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IMPHAL April 6: The Revolutionary People’s Front (RPF) in a press release by the outfit’s publicity secretary T Leishema wishes the public a healthy and prosperous future on the eve of the World Health Day which falls on April 7 annually.The release states that since 1948,the  World Health Organization (WHO) has been observing the day and the theme of the year is “Anti microbial resistance: no action today, no cure tomorrow”. The true wealth of a person is living a healthy life and if a community is healthy then development comes. The present conditions of the city lies in a deplorable state as there are no motorable roadways and the pollution caused severely affects the health conditions of the individual and such circumstances also led to fatal road mishaps. The elected leaders instead of addressing the issue and taking up developmental works are only concerned with filling their pockets. Time bound works including those taken up around Imphal city has not been met as so promised by the politicians. There are no proper works to counter the global warming issues  nor are any taken up to address the health of villagers in both the far flung hill and valley districts and women maternity problems is also another long standing problem, it states.
The Manipuris have an inherent aptitude  towards sports and many ethnic sports have been played since time immemorial to maintain the physical capacity. Sports should be encouraged for the welfare of the sportspersons and also for the community, instead rampant corruption is being entertained by those in power and many a talented athlete has been laid to waste following such practices. The responsibility should be borne by the government and correct the wrongs for the better future of the state, the outfit wishes the public a healthy and strive towards building a better society.

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IMPHAL, April 8: The Directorate of Minorities and Other Backward Classes, (OBC) Manipur has informed to all students applicants/Head of institutions etc. who were selected in phase-I under Pre and Post-Matric scholarship 2009-10 and also phase-II funded by the Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India, New Delhi that cheques distribution function of those selected students./institutions for both phase-I and Phase-II will be held on April 13 this month at the conference hall of Hotel Imphal from 10 am to 4 pm and therefore, all concerned students/heads of institution are requested to collect their cheques along with identification/authorized documents and APRs of previous receipts if availed earlier without fail, the official order added.

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IMPHAL, April 11: The Directorate of minorities and other backward classes in a notification has informed all heads of institutions/colleges/students to collect the draft/banker cheque for Post Matric Minority scholarship for the year 2009-10 at hotel Imphal on April 13.

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Moreh correspondentIMPHAL, April 15: A Swadher Shelter home and helpline centre was today inaugurated by ADC Moreh Lunminthang Haokip at the conference hall of the De- Khunai Hotel, Moreh.
The function was attended by Lunminthang haokipMCS- A.D.C.  Moreh as chief guest, Kh. Keina leima president Kha – Nongpok apunba nupi lup moreh as functional president while M. Mubi singh MPS A/C -7 MR, N.Pulindro Singh president Meetei Council Moreh, Md. Hussain president Manipuri Muslim Council Moreh, S.Ravi Chandran secretary Tamil Sangam Moreh, M.Asharani Devi secretary Nupi Khunai Chaokhat Lamjing lup Moreh, Jubeda Begum president Muslim Women Development Association Moreh as guests of honour.

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IMPHAL, April 17: The Thangjing festival was celebrated with traditional zeal and thousands of pilgrims from all over the Manipur valley participated in the annual event. A statement issued by the PIB Defence Wing said that the organisers of the event expressed their deepest gratitude to 16 Maratha Light Infantry of Red Shield Division for the assistance provided in the smooth conduct of the festival from April 16 to April 17. It said the unit apart from providing the environmental security also ensured other basic facilities like Medical Aid post, drinking water and refreshments were provided by the army for the pilgrims at the base of Thangjing. This was welcomed by all participants, specially the elderly people and women who had embarked on this tough religious journey, it said.More than four thousand pilgrims attended the festival in spite of the rough terrain and inclement weather condition. The event passed off peacefully due to the proactive steps taken by the Joint Action Committee comprising of local Kuki and Meitei leaders which was set up on the recommendations of the army, said the statement.

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IMPHAL April 20: Miss Manipur 2011 will be held on May 20 at BOAT.The event is organized by FOUR HOPES under the theme `Beauty with compassion and a mission`. Aspirants can collect forms for the contest from office of the organization located at Churachandpur parking, Keisampat. The contest carries cash award of Rs 1,11,111 for the winner,Rs 70,000 and 50,000 for the subsequent runners up, stated Nishikanta Khoisnam ,convenor of organizing body at a press meet held at Manipur press club today. President Sucheta Wangkem,Queen of Gladrags (Mrs India) on behalf of the committee appealed the public to extend co operation to the event.

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IMPHAL April 22: The Artist Society Manipur has declared two awards for the third annual art exhibition. The awards are Art Society Manipur Award 2011 and (L) Aribam Jandhabi Devi memorial art award. The Award carries a citation, a shawl and cash amount of Rs 5000 each.
The state arts exhibition will be inaugurated by RK Nimai Singh, Commisioner, art and culture as the chief guest on April 28. The awards will be presented on the day.
This year’s Art Society Manipur annual art award 2011 will be awarded to Robin Khaba for his sculpture in wood titled ‘Red in Centre’ and the award for Aribam Jandhabi Devi memorial award (every two alternate years) will be given to Shijagurumayum Imobi sharma for his oil colour and acrylic painting titled ‘A pilgrim’.
The exhibition will be opned to public for five days from 11 am till 5in the evening at Manipur State Art Gallery, Konung Lampak, the release added.

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IMPHAL April 25: Anjuman Islaya Mayasira has been trying to the prevent the use and selling of alcohols, drugs and  other narcotics for the past several days said a press release, today.
 The release further said that they had taken drives in several important places at Ataukhong, Lilong Tural Ahanbi, etc. The release also said that the All India Imams Council will support as well as will help as far as possible in the campaign against abused of alcohol, drugs and other narcotics.
They also support the agitation of purdah system demanded by Pangal Student Organization said the release.

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IMPHAL, April 28: A combined security team of 16 MARATHA LI at Gothal under Logtak Brigade of Red Shield Division and a team of Bishnupur district police commandos has apprehended one lady cadre of the under ground group UNLF identified as Laishram Bidyapati alias Ichangbi alias Amurai alias Sonia, 24, daughter of L Ganda Singh,of Terakhong Sangbi Mamang Leikai, from Terakhong Sangbi Mamang Leikai village this morning.
According to an official release, the arrested lady revealed that she had had recently returned from a UNLF Camp in Myanmar and the apprehendee was later handed over to Moirang PS.

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IMPHAL May 2: The biannual election for electing office bearers for the next term of the All Manipur Working Journalist`™s Union for the 2011-2013 tenure was held yesterday.

Ahongsangbam Mobi Singh, editor of the vernacular daily Sanaleipak won the presidential status by beating his only rival Bijoy Kakchingtabam, associate editor of Poknafam by a margin of 5 votes.

Out of the 167 votes casted, A Mobi managed to get 86 votes while Bijoy got 81 votes.

Out of the 10 candidates vying for the 7 seats of the standing committee, the contestants elected having the majority in sequence are W Dhamendro of daily eveninger Kangleipakki Meira, Ksh Meghajit of Naharolgi Thoudang, GA Naocha of News X, S Surjeshwar of Sangai Express, Kh Naoba of IS Tv, B Sanjoy of Eikhoigei Panthung and Y Nikesh of Ireibak.

The new elected members will be handed over charge on July 1 as per norms of the scribe`™s body.

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IMPHAL May 4: The fourth convention of the North East Regional Forum of Narcotics Anonymous is scheduled to be held at the Retreat House, Mantripukhri beginning May 6. The convention is organized by Imphal Area Service Committee of Narcotics Anonymous. The convention will be attended by NA members from across the globe and will continue for 3 days. The convention will see workshops, speaker meeting,fellowship and other entertainment programs. NA members of the state are requested to attend the convention to make it a successful event, a press release by Bijesh, chairperson of the convention stated in a press release.

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IMPHAL May 7: Y. Ranapratap Singh, General Secretary, Indian National Trade Union Congress, Manipur Branch in a press release today appealed the government to provide a viable parking space for cart drawn porters at a suitable place in commercial areas. The release further appealed the government to solve the issues of street venders as soon as possible. The organization would like to draw the attentions of the concerned authorities regarding the plight of the cart drawn porters and street venders, the release further added.

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IMPHAL, May 10: The Repertory for Performing Arts of Manipur (REPAM), under the aegis of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Song and Drama division, Gauhati regional centre has been successfully performing ‘Street Play’ at 15 different points in Bishnupur district. The Street Play will be performed till May 15, said a release.

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IMPHAL, May 12: The bullet ridden dead body of a man found on May 8 under a culvert near Kholep village along Motbung stretch of National Highway 39 has been identified as the president of the Kuki Liberation Organization/Kuki Liberation Army a signatory of the SoO.
The rebel chief is identified as one Paokhomang Khongsai, 37, of T. Gamnom, Saikul.
Reliable sources said that the lifeless body of the victim has been claimed by the family members late in the evening. And the funeral is likely to be conducted at his native village tomorrow.
The motive behind the killing is yet to be ascertained as no individual or organisation has claimed responsible for the killing so far.

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IMPHAL May 15: All Manipur Folk Drama festival 2011 organized by Manipur Dramatic Union was inaugurated today at the auditorium of MDU. The festival was organized with financial assistance from the ministry of Culture, government of India.Dr. RK. Nimai Singh, IAS, Commissioner, Art and culture, govt of Manipur, S. Vedeshwar Sharma, Secretary, Manipur State kala akademi and Ksh. Ibohal Singh, president, MDU, graced the function as the chief guest, guest of honour and president respectively.

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IMPHAL,May17: The NSS Cell of Manipur University is organizing a seven days `Loktak National Integration Camp`™ from May17 to May23 at the Centenary hall of Manipur University and it will be participated by NSS volunteers from eleven states, according to a press release by NSS Cell of MU.

The function will be inaugurated by the Hon`™ble Chief Minister of Manipur, it added.

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IMPHAL May 20: The 9th foundation Day of Ethno Heritage Council (HERICOUN) was observed at Rupmahal Theatre on May 16, said a press release by the secretary, publicity and propagandaIn connection with the foundation day observation, the finale of 2nd Khangminnasi Iramdam Quiz competition was also held,in which the participants from  Johnstone Higher Secondary  School,  Fencier Abhiram Higher Secondary School,Nambol Higher Secondary School and Sacred Heart English School bagged the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th place respectively,the release added.

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IMPHAL, March 23: The medical team of the 18 Sikh of 9 Sector under HQ IGAR (S) has reportedly saved the life of a youth bitten by a venomous snake on May 22.
The victim identified as one Chilemba of Kumbi village was brought to the unit hospital in a critical condition. He was administered life saving anti snake venom and saved by the medical team, said a statement issued by the PRO IGAR (S).

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IMPHAL, May 27: The United Committee Manipur has called a 13 hrs general strike in Manipur starting from 5am of May 28.

Informing this to medias in Imphal, a spokesperson of the UCM said the strike has been called to boycott the visit of Nagaland CM Neiphiue Rio, who is planning to visit Senapati district . The UCM spokesperson said the proposed visit of the Nagaland Chief Minister is a part of the agenda to disintegrate Manipur.

The UCM spokesperson also said both the state and central government should discuss the issue to avoid occurance of communal flare ups in Manipur.

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IMPHAL, June 1: On the other hand, a dead body of a girl believed to be in her early mid 20s was found early morning today at Premnagar area about 100 metres away from 7 MR Moreh post.

Police sources said that the deceased individual is dressed like a Myanmar nationalist and is speculated to have died from a drug over dose. Meanwhile, the body has been retrieved by the Moreh Police.

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