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IMPHAL, Aug 27: A national integration tour was organized by 119 Infantry Battalion of Territorial Army (Assam) under the aegis of Red Shield Division for the students of Dima Hasao District. Under this the students of class VIth to Xth, belonging to various communities were taken on an organised visit to Guwahai and Kolkata. The aim of the tour was to bring awareness amongst the young generation about the development achieved by our nation and to ignite their minds to set higher goals for themselves and for the upliftment of the region.

The tour was flagged off on 15 Aug 2011 at Haflong by Mr Debojeet Thousan, CEM Dima Hasao Autonomous Council and Brig Ashim Kohli, Commander Haflong Brigade. The itinerary of the tour was planned to expose the children to various facets of modern India. On one hand they were given the exposure to modern and scientific India by taking them to Science city, Planetarium, ride in Metro Rail in Kolkata and shopping experience in modern shopping malls, on the other hand they were also shown the glimpses of rich historical and cultural diversity of our nation by visiting Assam State Museum, Kalakshetra Park at Guwahati and Victoria Memorial, Indian Museum and Fort Willam at Kolkata. They were thrilled to watch a movie in the multiplex at Kolkata. In addition the students also interacted with their counterparts at Kolkata which exposed them to the infrastructure of a modern educational system and the dedication required by modern day students to achieve higher goals in life.

During the tour the children got a unique opportunity to meet HE The Governor of Assam, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Assam, General Officer Commanding, Bengal Area and Group Commander, Territorial Army. The children interacted with these dignitaries and spoke about their area and tribal values. The tour culminated on 25 Aug 11 at Haflong with a formal reception graced by senior Army Officers of Haflong Brigade and civil administration. At the function the students shared their experience with the locals, families and other students to highlight the importance of peace and tranquillity for the progress and development of the region. They thanked Indian Army for organizing such an informative and entertaining tour for the under privileged students of Dima Hasao district.

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IMPHAL, Aug 31: Manipur State Shumang Leela Council will produce a play titled “Mareibak Ningba Tikendrajit”. Interested artistes are informed to submit their application to the office of Shumang Leela Council by September 10.

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IMPHAL, Sept 4: Some unidentified persons lobbed a hand grenade at the residence of Sagolshem Ibotomcha, 53, of Thangmeiband Hijam Dewan Leikai at around 5 pm today.

The unexploded grenade was later recovered by a team of Lamphel police station.

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IMPHAL Sept 11: The chairman of the Village Authority Board, Irang Part-I, Hari Prasad Nepal in a press statement states that the Board strongly condemns an assault on Puney Prasad Poudel,chairman Manedara, Irang village.

It states that on September 10, Puney Prasad was going to Kangpokpi when he was severly beaten up by one the secretary of Thonglan Atongba Naga village,Ch Tabamwi.

It said that the board views the attack with all seriousness as it was a preplanned one.Further, the Nepalis residing at Irang has been physically and mentally tortured by villagers of Thonglan, they have been made to slaughter cows and pigs  which is against the religious practices of the Hindus in the name of fines. Such harassment have been meted out from long back in the name of being a  parent authority and apex court, such discrimination has become intolerable, it said.

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IMPHAL, Sept 14: An official meeting of  the Strategic and Operation Group (SOG) constituted under the chairmanship of state chief secretary, DS Poonia has been summoned on September 17 at 11 am at his official chamber to discuss the security strategies to be taken up to counter the ongoing economic blockades along the National Highways imposed by Sadar Hills Districthood Demand Committee and UNC against the Sadar Hill districthood damand and upcoming agitations by Jiribam Districthood Demand Committee.

The proposed SOG meeting will be attended by the GOC, 57 Mt Div, IGAR (South), IGP CRPF (Manipur & Nagaland Sector), DIG, BSF (Manipur & Nagaland Sector), and Additional DGP (Intelligence) LM Khoute, IGP (L/O) Zone I, II, and Zone III and joint director SIB .

The meeting will discuss on effective security strategies to combat disturbances that have been created in the state due to the economic blockade along the national highways, the official source added.

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IMPHAL, Sept 18: Western All Clubs’ Association along with DESAM, AMSU, KSA and Nupi Khunai is conducting social service camp in connection with the month-long celebration of birth anniversary of Hijam Irabot, stated a release.

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IMPHAL, Sept 21: Meira Paibi organizations and local clubs of Takyel Kolom Leikai and Takyel Khongbal Meira Paibi and Sagolband Moirang Hanuba staged a sit-in-protest against monetary demand made to Pradhan Pheiroijam Dineshwar of Takyel Kolom Leikai.

Speaking to media persons, L Shantibala stated that the monetary demand made to a local representative is unfortunate and the state government should ensure security for the elected local leaders.

She also demanded the authorities concerned to give maximum penalty to the two cadres of KCP (MC)-Lallumba who have been apprehended by the local people and later handed over to police.

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IMPHAL, April 6: Troops of 27 Assam Rifles of 9 sector on receiving specific information about activities by armed militant in general area Khongnou on April 5, launched search operation in the area and resulted in recovery of one CM 9mm with Magazine, two live rounds of 9mm, five live rounds AK 47 and 50 cm Cordex from a vacant Jhum hut, informed a statement issued by the PRO IGAR (S).

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IMPHAL April 8: The condition of Moirangthem Landhoni who is into the 33rd day of hunger strike is stated to be serious.

The woman has been in protest of her detainment by the NIA authorities for alleged links with the outlawed UNLF after she went to meet her husband at Guwahati on August 18 last year, has been undergoing a hunger strike protest since March 8 last.

Sources said that she is presently under medical treatment as her health condition began sinking. Her blood pressure is said to be alarmingly low.

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IMPHAL, April 11: The principal census officer, Imphal East has asked all residents of Imphal East district who are above the age of 5 years to reach the Khongman Mangjil Primary School before April 16 regarding Biometric collection.

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IMPHAL, April 13: Major General C A Krishnan, AVSM, Inspector General Assam Rifles (South) and All Ranks of Assam Rifles extend a very warm greetings and sincere goodwill to the people of Manipur on the auspicious occasion of “CHEIRAOBA”. IGAR (South) also expressed that may this festival herald an era of peace, progress and prosperity in Manipur and enhance the spirit of unity, cohesiveness and brotherhood in the region.

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IMPHAL April 17: The Pangal Students’ Union (PSU) has applauded the Manipuri Students Federation for taking up the initiative to control the sale of unauthorized text books in the state.A press release by PSU general secretary Md Mubarak stated that the consignment of unprescribed textbooks seized by MSF worth about one crore is timely and will help the student community. The union will support the initiative taken by MSF to bring up quality of education in the state. The sale of such text books is a burden to the minority community as the text books are not prescribed, PSU demands that the stores which sold the books should be held liable and the books should be made returnable. Parents who brought the books can hand it over to PSU office at Hatta Minuthong for replacement, it said.

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IMPHAL, April 19: The Student Union of S Kumar Accupressure & Paramedical Research Institute has made fervent appeal to the powerful DESAM to lift the ban imposed on running of S Kumar Accupressure & paramedical Research Institute.

A press release of the union said the accupressure institute could be opened since the DESAM put complete ban following an incident on December 20, 2010. It said the ban imposed by DESAM has severely hampered academic atmosphere and there is fear of loosing one academic year if the ban is not relaxed at the earliest. The students union appeal DESAM to relax the ban as another examination is approaching and students are allowed to sit freely in the forthcoming examination.

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IMPHAL April 22: After a prolong quality discussion, the Lamkang Kurchuknao Kunpun has endorsed the following persons on April 15 to be the body of Lamkang Artist Association. They are advisor committee Lv. Shelting, Kh. Koting, Sk. Moses, president: SK. Shetmeon, secretary: Kh. Dharsel, Treasure: Sk.Jina, Sound engineering: Sn.Gideon, Care taker:Sk.Robin. The release also said the LAA Musical Nite will be held on April 25 at Lamrinkhuw village near Lamkang Centre, Chandel Dist.

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IMPHAL, April 25: The 28 Assam Rifles of 9 sector under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) has constructed a community hall and Installed five (5) solar lights in Songjathel village.
The statement said Major General C.A. Krishnan, AVSM, IGAR (S) has dedicated the assets to the villagers of the Songjathel Village.

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IMPHAL, April 28: The opening ceremony of the Natural Health Food Fair 2011 & Yog- Naturopathy Seminar was held today at the Gandhi Memorial Hall, Imphal organized by the National Institute of Naturopathy, department of AYUSH, ministry of Health and Family Welfare, government of India.
The opening ceremony was attended by the Health and family Welfare, minister L Jayentakumar as chief guest, and presided over by Dr. S. Ibomcha, director, State Health Service, government of Manipur,
Dr. A. Guneshwar Sharma, IAS and Dr. M. Agni Singh attended as the guests of honour at the ceremony.
Speaking at the function, Dr S Ibomcha said that a patient should always consult a doctor properly and then only should he buy the prescribed medicines.
He further deliberated that one must stop the habit of rushing to the Pharmacy without properly consulting a doctor. 
He further stated that one need to maintain a proper diet in order to stay healthy and well. He also stated that food is the most important thing for our existence and as such we should always maintain a proper diet.
Even though many people have said that the present generation has the advantage of science and development however, he maintained, science alone cannot heal and provide cure for the entire health problem faced by mankind.

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IMPHAL, May 2: The recent meeting of the Hill Areas Committee (HAC) of the Manipur Legislative Assembly has constituted a four member Sub-Committee (HAC) with MLA, Khangthuanang Panmei as chairman and MLA, V. Hangkhanlian, MLA, Marung Makunga and MLA, Awangbow Newmei as members to study and examined the proposed Fourth Amendment Bill 2011 in the context of the Manipur Hill Areas District Councils Act, 1971 which was referred by the state government.

In this regard an official notification was issued by the Deputy Secretary (HAC), Manipur Legislative Assembly and it is also officially mentioned that, the meeting of the HAC was attended by state PHED minister TH Haokip and state education minister DD Thaisii and meeting of the committee further decided that the Sub-Committee shall submit its report on or before June 30 next month.

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IMPHAL, May 4: The Thangmeiband Assembly Constituency Development Forum had organized a distribution programme for various pensions and benefits schemes for Thangmeiband A/C, today. The function was held at the residence of Jyotin Waikhom, secretary, Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC), Thangmeiband Hijam Leikai.

The distribution programme was attended by Jyotin Waikhom, as chief guest, Th. Ibotombi, president, Thangmeiband Block Congress Committee, as functional president and Thambaljao Phaomei, councilor, ward No. 25, A. Jiwanlata Devi councilor ward No. 2, S Surangini, councilor, ward No. 3 and Soraisam ongbi Binarani Devi, social worker as the guests of honour of the distribution programme.

The pensions were distributed to altogether 61 beneficiaries from the Thangmeiband A/C. The beneficiary schemes included old aged pension, once in a year, widows`™ pension, once in 18 months, family benefits, one time and disables`™ pension, once in 18 months.

The amount distributed for each schemes were Rs2400 for old aged, Rs.3600 for widows, Rs. 10,000 given once for family benefits scheme and Rs. 3600 for Disable pension.

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IMPHAL, May 7: The troops of 23 Assam Rifles of 10 Sector under HQ IGAR(south) launched a search operation in the Lamlai area on the May 7 and recovered a Carbine Machine gun with magazine, 9mm pistol with magazine, five live rounds of 9mm, 26 live rounds of AK, one AK magazine, one round catch and six Electronic detonators, stated an official release.In yet another incident, troops of 31 Assam Rifles of 26 Sector under HQ IGAR(south) along with lady police representatives launched operation in Khudengthabi area on May 6 and apprehended two individuals with banned wildlife products from a Maruti van with Regd. No MN-01W-1840, heading towards Moreh added the release.It has further identified the perpetrators as Kapaine, 29, d/o Sub (retd.) Sainee and Asha Empfuthmai, 35, d/o Fakhoto, both from Maipethu, Senapati. Fourteen deer horns and two mobile phones were recovered from them who were later handed over to Customs officials, it added.

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IMPHAL, May 10: The United Peoples Forum, Tamenglong has demanded clarification from the concern authority of the state power department whether three 100KVA electric power transformers distributed by one Janghemlung for three villages namely Sangrungpang, Lower Songpram and Duiluan were actually bought by the person in question. The UPF, Tamenglong demands clarification in this regard from the Chief Engineer of the state power department, said a release.

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