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Itanagar, April 4(MIC): The All Arunachal Pradesh Students’’ Union (AAPSU) has expressed concern over the reported move of Nagaland People’s Front (NPF) to launch its unit in the state. AAPSU president Takam Tatung in a communiqué today urged NPF to refrain from dividing people of Arunachal on communal line.
“The move of NPF to form its party unit in Arunachal is unacceptable to the people of Arunachal,” he said. Questioning the motive behind the move, Tatung said, “NPF is planning to start its state unit claiming that Nagas live in Tirap and Changlang districts.” But as per our knowledge, all the tribes living in these two districts are Arunachalee tribals and have nothing to do with Nagas of Nagaland or Manipur.

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IMPHAL, April 8: The Directorate of Civil Defence, Government of Manipur has informed that, the admit card for the written examination for the recruitment to the post of Women Civil Defence Demonstrator shall be isuued from April 11 to April 15 this month from Room No. 150, Ministers`™ Block, New Secretariat, Imphal from 10 an till 4 pm.

The official notification issued by the staff officer of state Directorate of Civil Defence, mentioned that, those candidates, who have not yet submitted two passport size photographs attested by a gazetted officer should immediately do so, failing which admit cards shall not be issued to them and the written examination shall be held at Manipur Public Service Commission (MPSC) Examination hall, North AOC, Imphal from 10 am till 12 on April 16 this month, the official order added.

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IMPHAL, April 11: Miscreant exploded a bomb at residence of Md Nasir 45 s/o Md Ali of Lilong bazaar, a primary teacher of district council Tamenglong located at Lilong bazaar last night around 10 pm under Lilong police station.
According to police source, the bomb exploded in the courtyard of the residence however there was no report of casualties except inflicting damage of some properties.
The motive behind the attack could not be confirmed and police has registered a case in connection with the incident.

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IMPHAL, April 15: A musical night was organised by 16 MARATHA LI to promote peace and goodwill in Manipur at Gothal (Bishenpur) on 23 January 2011.  The program was a grand success and was attended by hundreds of villagers from surrounding villages of THANGJING area.  The program included band concert and musical performance by local artists.  The event symbolised the excellent rapport shared between army and the local population of the area.  The local village chiefs expressed their gratitude to the Army for organising the musical evening and emphasised that such a program was not held in this area after the ethnic clashes in the nineties.  The program concluded with the Commanding Officer,  Col MC Aiyappa of 16 MARATHA LI   giving away the prizes to the deserving artists.  Finally he wished the public a peaceful and prosperous year.

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IMPHAL, April 18: With the objective to keep surroundings clean, a social service camp would be organized by Kanglei Economic Development Organisation (KEDO) at Imoinu Keither and Phouoibi Keithel beginning 7 am, April 19. The social service camp would be held in commemorating the fourth foundation day of KEDO.
A film “Nangi Ashada” directed by (L) O Shanou which is based on work culture would also be screened. All vendors are requested to close their respective stalls in the two markets in connection with the social service camp.

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IMPHAL April 20: One day discourse on Impact of Corruption and Extortion on Civil Society was held today at Classic hotel.

The one day discourse was jointly organized by Manipur Committee for Social Concerns and Kuki Research forum. The function was attended by many dignitaries, well known personalities, intellectuals and scholars.

Speaking on the occasion as the Chief Guest of the function veteran congressman Rishang Keishing said `MLAs and bureaucrats think only of the ways to benefit from corruptions`¦ they don`™t think for the welfare of the public`. He added that nowadays corruption has become more and more of a problem.

M.Prithiviraj, MLA said as the Guest of Honour of this function that the root causes of corruption and extortion is poverty and lack of employment in rural areas.

C. Dongel, Ex-minister and Prof. Lal Dena were also present as the other guest of honour and president respectively.

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IMPHAL April 22: The Centre for Youth and Cultural Activities (CYCA), Khurai Puthiba leikai is organsing a three days Folk Dance and Music festival from April 23 at the premises of Lainingthou Puthiba, Khurai Puthiba Leikai, said a press release. The three days cultural programme is being sponsored by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India. It further said that S. Bideshwor Sharma, Ranjit Adhikary and Ph. Iboton Singh will be the chief guest, guest of honour and president respectively in the inaugural function. During the programme songs and dances of various tribes of the state as well as Khongjom Parba, Khudlang Esei and Pena etc will be showcased.

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IMPHAL April 25: A formal inauguration function for two days Multimedia  campaign was held today in the morning at Moreh Trade centre, Moreh,Chandel Dist said a press release by Directorate of Information and Public Relation.
The inaugural function was presided by Luminthang Haokip,ADC,Moreh as the Chief Guest and Joint Director,Information and Public Relation as the president respectively. The function was also attended members of Hill Tribal council, Muslim Meitei council, Meitei council Moreh, Meira Paebi and other various committee members said the press release.
The press release further said that the campaign was organized to highlight the projects and schemes undertaken by Central government and the state government.

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IMPHAL April 29: 23 Assam Rifles along with police representative launched an operation in the general area of Yumnam Khunau on April 29 and seized country made liquor of 800 litres from a Maruti Van regd no. MN- 03P- 0049, said a pres releaseof the PRO HQ IG AR (South).

The relase further identified the liquor traffickers as Sharangthem Inaobi Singh and Sharangthem Ingocha Singh.

Meanwhile, in its continued efforts to reach out to local populace and encourage young students to excel in sport, the 42 Assam Rifles of 26 sector under HQ IGAR(S) distributed sports items along with cash and refreshment to the Maring Naga Baptish Association Pvt School, Machi, for its annual Sport Meet `“ Spring 2011, the release said.

It further added that the inaugural ceremony was attended by Machi post Cdr, 42 Assam Rifles along with hundreds of jubilant crowd comprising of local youths and parents. The function also showcased various cultural programmes and talent shows displayed by the school students.

The press release further added that in another similar act 42 Assam Rifles provided various sporting items for conduct of 1st TRBA Women Gospel Olympic 2011 at Khuringmul village.

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IMPHAL, May 2: The corpse of Salam Sanjoy, 18, s/o Kamini Singh of Moirang Hanuba Leirak who allegedly died in the custody of the 12 MLI on April 29 was claimed for funeral rites by his family members today.

It may be mentioned that, Sanjoy a former cadre of the proscribed KYKL who later defected to KYKL (MDF) died at the MLI outpost located at Patsoi part 4 and the army had claimed that he died of a drug overdose, the JAC instituted in the regard has resolved that until the CBI has inquired into the incident and to punish the culprits involved in the alleged custodial death, the corpse of Salam Sanjoy will not be taken back. Reports are still not had on what grounds the understanding between the JAC and the government has been reached.

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IMPHAL, May 5: A joint meeting of AZSUM-AMN and ZSUM was held at Namdunlong, Imphal on the fifth of May, discussing on the following agenda:-1)Election of new ZSUM Executives and appointment of Election Commission 2)Election of ZSU Tamei area Executives.3)Expel of Mr. Thaingamlung Thaimei(Finance Secy.), in a press release by AZSU-AMN.

Resolutions were arrived at the meeting for the constitution of Election Commission, election of ZSU Tamei area, termination of Finance Secy., ZSUM and improvement on the condition of schools, roads, transport and communication, it further added.

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IMPHAL May 7: According to a press release by chief instructor, Shito Ryu Seiko Kai Karate-Do, Manipur, a team of 16 members including 14 players and 2 officials are leaving tomorrow for Nepal to participate in NSKA International Karate Championship 2011 organized by Nepal Karate Federation, which is scheduled to be held from May 11 to May 14.

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IMPHAL, May 10: The Kanglei Enat Thang-Ta Shingdam Sanglen is organizing the first ever North east Festival of Thang-Ta from May 15 till 18, said a release.

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IMPHAL, May 13: The Thadou Students`™ Association expresses displeasure with the State Govt. for recruitment of only six post for Graduate Teachers in Thadou-Kuki under RMSA, albeit it welcomes the proposal of the Ministry of Education, Govt. of India, for the implementation of `Total Literary Mission`™ under the auspices of `Rastriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan`™, stated a press release by the association.

It further states that it is a matter of disgrace that the language of the second most populous tribe which produces the largest number of candidates appearing in the language subject every year in HSLC and HSLC examination is allocated only six posts of teachers. The association urges the concern authority to rectify the anomalies and the association is willing to take up intense agitation if the grievances are not addressed, it added.

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IMPHAL May 15: Social worker and chief advisor of All Community Development Organization, Moreh (ACODOM), Rk Sanayaima was beaten up by persons suspected to be UG elements yesterday at Moreh.Our correspondent reports that after the incident, a hand grenade was also placed at Sanayaima’s residence. The incident has been decried by ACODOM, Minority Women Development Society and Nupi Khunnai Chaokhat Lamjing Lup, Moreh. Both women organizations will hold a sit in protest on May 16 morning at Moreh Ima Keithel.

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IMPHAL, May 25: At 1.45 pm today a Chinese made hand grenade was found near a pond at Konjengbam Leikai Pukhri Achouba Mapal by a group of young boys who had come out to take bath in the pond. The grenade was later collected by a team of Imphal-West commando and Singjamei P/S.
Khangembam Noren (13) and Khangembam Roshan (12) noticed the grenade when they came along with some friends to take their bath.
However, no further details could be received, on why and who kept the bomb.

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IMPHAL May 20: In an interactive session with village authorities and villagers was organized by 17 Assam Rifles of  10 Sector under HQ IGAR (South) on May 19 at Tolloi, the release said. The interaction programme was attended by village heads and prominent people of Toloi and the adjoining villages, the release added. The development of the villages and role of the people and security forces deployed were discussed during the interaction programme and has reinforced the friendly relationship between the Assam Rifles and the villagers in working together in building a progressive society, the release further added.

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IMPHAL, March 24: Reiterating its demand the JAC against the killing of Roberoy in a statement issued today informed to launch a 72 hour bandh from 6 pm of May 26 to 6 am of May 29 if the Government failed to fulfill its demands by 3pm of May 25.

The JAC on May 19 had set a seven days ultimatum before the government demanding to book the culprit involved in killing of the minor boy with a warning to launch certain forms of agitation if the demand is not fulfilled within the deadline.

The demand of the JAC includes a compensation of Rs five lakhs.

The 4 years old, Thiyam Roberoy alias Ton Singh s/o Th Rockey Singh of Ninghthoukhong Kha Khunou Ward No. 4 was found hanged under suspicious condition at the compound of Ibudhou Thangarel Temple on 19 May afternoon around 2 pm. The suspicious nature of the boy`™s dead was noticed after both his hands and legs were found tied with ropes and hung up after murder.

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IMPHAL, May 27: In continuation of its efforts to maintain peace & security in Churachandpur, the troops of Assam Rifles of 27 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegi s of the Red Shield Division recovered huge quantity of explosives in Saikot area of Churachandpur. Based on a confirmed input regarding move of explosives towards Saikot area, 46 Assam Rifles had established a vehicle check post in Saikot on the night of 26 May 2011. One Mahindra pick up was intercepted by the 46 AR from which a person carrying 195 Gellatin sticks, 900 detonators and 40 meters of cortex was apprehended at 11 PM. The individual was handed over to Police Station Imphal (West).

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MOREH, June 2: Valedictory function of the Driving & Maintenance Course organisedby the 31 Assam Rifles under the aegis of the 26 Sector AR was held today at the 31 AR post here at the border town.

During the function, CO of the 31 AR Ravroop Singh distributed certificates and awards to the trainees.

The function was also attended by leaders of civil society organisations based at the border town apart from local Meira Paibis.

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