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IMPHAL Sept 11: A spot painting competition will be held on September 18 at the Rotary Multi Service Centre,Mantripukhri. The competition is organized by Rotary Club Imphal,R.I. Dist.3240 and will be open to students of class I to X, a release said.

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IMPHAL, Sept 14: A highly decomposed dead body of an unidentified man was found at Haraothel Kharum Vaiphei Village in between Imphal West and Senapati district today. The body was discovered by the villagers. He was found wearing a blue jeans trouser and a blue-black checked shirt.

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IMPHAL September 18: Under the aegis of Dr. Kh. Lokendrajit Singh MLA Sagolband a/c a mass social service campaign in Sagolband a/c was kick started today and will continue till October 16. More than 34 clubs and organizations of Sagolband a/c joined hands and started the cleanliness and hygiene campaign for which a mass social service campaign committee, Sagolband was also formed.

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IMPHAL, Sept 22: CPI councilor Thingam Nandini Devi along with 40 workers has joined the Indian National Congress today.

The councilor hoisted the Congress Party flag at Kakching Khunou Lamyengching.

Speaking to media persons, councilor Nandini stated that she has joined the Congress Party with the aim to bring utmost development to Kakching Khunou area.

President of Sugnu Block Congress Committee, Kh Nimaichand stated that the Congress Party will be strengthened with the joining of councilor Nandini and also expressed his confidence of getting absolute vote from Kakching Khunou area in the coming assembly election.

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Imphal April 6: The KCP (Maoist) have imposed the RDO nursing home to close down immediately unless unwanted reprisals that will be initiated to the concerned by the outfit.
 A press release by W Malemnganba , secretary of publicity and propaganda of the KCP (Maoist) states that that an attack was planned by the cadres of the outfit last night and explosives were planted all around the campus area. Afterwards it came to light that the RDO was not a financial institution but a nursing home with many residential girls still sleeping inside, thus the operation was called off immediately. The cadres managed to defuse a remote controlled bomb and some grenades planted inside, but as daylight was breaking was not able to retrieve two hand grenades. There is still another unexploded grenade inside the campus beside the one recovered from the RDO main gate by the police today, it said.
The outfit states that the attack was planned to teach local MLA Brajabidhu a fitting lesson as the latter has harassed innocent local persons and Meira Paibees by using the police for having alleged links with the outfit.
It further states that befitting punishment will be awarded to the MLA in future. 

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IMPHAL, April 30: In a freak accident two freight trucks carrying wheat were burnt after a high voltage transmission wire suspending above them snapped and fell on them after another truck knocked down an electric post while trying to go backwards near the FCI godown, Sangaiprou.

Fortunately all the crew of the trucks escaped unharmed.

Reports said that the incident occurred around 11 in the morning while the two trucks were waiting for their turn to unload its goods, when truck carrying rice accidentally knocked down an electric poll supporting the wire.

The sparks from the wire ignited a fire however timely intervention of the fire department put off the fire in time and only the left portions of the trucks were damaged by the fire.

The registration numbers of the two ill fated trucks are identified as NL07A-1579 and NL 05D-6959.

The truck that knocked down the electric poll is identified as NL01V-1646.

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IMPHAL, April 11: The Manipuri Students’ Federation (MSF) seized textbooks from St. Savio English School Khurai, affiliated to the Board of Secondary Education Manipur (BOSEM) that is not prescribed by the BOSEM.
Briefing media persons in this regards during a press conference held today at the MSF office, the president of the student’s body Laishram Ibomcha disclosed that the MSF conducted a surprise inspection in schools in the wake of the warning issued by All Private School Welfare Association to ensure availability of textsbooks of BOSEM by April 18 failing which they would be compelled to use books not prescribed by BOSEM.
The textbooks seized from St. Savio published by Mcmillan Publishing Company, said Ibomcha.The MSF asked the principal of the school who also happens to be the founder of All Manipur Private Welfare Association to surrender before the MSF.

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IMPHAL, April 15: The “Indian National Army Day” celebrations were organized on 14 Apr 2011 at IB Hill Sendra, Moirang under the aegis of Loktak Brigade. Members of Akhil Bhartiya Poorva Sainik Seva Parishad were felicitated and a lunch was organized in their honour by Red Shield Division. Brig Laove Verma, SM, Commander of Loktak Brigade and Brig Surendra Mehta, Commander of 27 Sector Assam Rifles graced the occasion. Addressing the function, Brig Laove Verma, SM, Commander of Loktak Brigade under aegis of Red Shield Division welcomed the Ex Servicemen and lauded their efforts for undertaking the journey to Manipur.
Moirang has a historical importance for being a centre stage of activities in freedom struggle by INA in Indian Territory. People of Moirang had extended their invaluable support to INA towards achieving their goals. Moirang is the place where INA hoisted Indian Flag for the first time on 14 Apr 1944 under Colonel Saukat Ali Malik. This day is celebrated every year with great zeal and enthusiasm and Akhil Bhartiya Poorva Sainik Seva Parishad (ABPSSP) has been closely associated with the event over the years.

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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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