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IMPHAL, July 27: Sahitya Thoupang Lup, Imphal has instituted two awards, namely Leirikamacha International Award and Thiyam Ibochoubi National Award for Manipuri writers who write extensively to promote the language, literature, art and culture of the state.

A release of the association stated that Leirikmacha award will be given to any Manipuri writer residing anywhere in the world who writes for the promotion of the language, literature, art and culture of the state. This award carries a cash prize of Rs. 10,000 and citation and it will be presented after every two years beginning from this year.

Thiyam Ibochoubi award will also be awarded to those writers who write for the promotion of language, literature, art and culture. This award of Rs. 10,000 will be presented after every two years beginning from 2012.

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var addthis_product=’wpp-252′;var addthis_options=”Google+1″IMPHAL, July 30: A one-day state level children’s cultural meet was organized by Manipur Alliance for Child Rights (MACR) under the…

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var addthis_product=’wpp-252′;var addthis_options=”Google+1″IMPHAL, August 1: To take part in the 11th Indian National Muaythai Association scheduled to be held at Amberpat Municipal Indoor Stadium,…

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var addthis_product=’wpp-252′;var addthis_options=”Google+1″IMPHAL, Aug 3: A 24 yrs old Male, named Ajen Khan, s/o Phajera, r/o Irongcheshaba (Thoubal) was bitten by a venomous snake on his right…

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IMPHAL, Aug 4: Apunba Manipur Kanba Ima Lup (AMKIL) and Yek Taret Loop have strongly condemned the bomb blast at Sangakpham Bazar which killed four persons and injured eight others.

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IMPHAL, Aug 11: All Manipur Anti-Drugs Association Manipur (AMADA) organized an academic awareness programme at Zenith Academy, Sangaiprou. Advocate Soibam Hemanta, psychiatrist Dr H Angomcha and NCB SP RK Ibungosana spoke as resource persons on various topics related with drugs abuse, stated a release.

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IMPHAL, Aug 11: The counseling for nomination to MBBS/BDS courses for the academic session, 2011 will be held on August 19 at 10 am at the Jubilee Hall of RIMS, Imphal. All concerned are requested not to call bandh or general strike on this day in the public interest, stated a release of director of Health Services, Manipur.

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IMPHAL, Aug 16: A team of National Kishan Khet Mazdoor Congress led by officer-in-charge Abhinas Khakasi have arrived in Imphal for a two-day visit Speaking to media persons today at Congress Bhavan, Abhinas stated that his visit is to take stock of acquisition of agricultural land, seed policy and fertilizer facilties.

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IMPHAL, August 19: With the general strike imposed by Sadar hills districthood demand committee (SHDDC) intensifying, the members of ADC, Senapati have re-affirmed the stand of the Naga frontal organizations said R.S Henry Hiilii, chairman Autonomous district council, Senapati.

Further it said that the government of Manipur must stick to the MoUs signed between government of Manipur and Naga Frontal Organization to avoid unwanted repercussion in Senapati district. Any decision related to the creation of Sadar hills, as revenue district should be acceptable to every community based on Naga historical accounts, it added.

While concerning the sentiments and aspirations of the people of Sadar hills, ADC Senapati fervently appeal the SHDDC to consider the plight of the general public due to indefinite general strike and call off the same on humanitarian ground.

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IMPHAL, Aug 24: The physical efficiency test for direct recruitment of sub-inspectors (Radio Technician) which was postponed is re-scheduled from August 27 to August 30 at Khuman Lampak Main Stadium.

In this regard an official notification was issued by the IGP (Adm) chairman DPC for selection of SI (Radio Technician), Manipur T Pachou today, and further mentioned that, the physical efficiency test for Ukhrul, Chandel, Tamenglong, Churachandpur and Senapati districts will be held on August 27 from 8am, same test for Imphal West district will be held on August 28 from 8 am, for Bishnupur and Imphal East district including Jiribam sub-division will be done on August 30 and for Thoubal district physical efficiency test will be done on August 30, added the official notification.

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IMPHAL, Aug 29: In connection with North Eastern Development Finance Corporation Limited’s “Incorporation Day” observation, a wall painting project was conducted on the northern wall of Johnstone Higher Secondary School located along Bir Tikendrajit Road, Imphal this morning.

The Wall Painting Project conducted under the theme “Global Environmental issues” was participated by school children. The students of Pitambara English School, Maria Montessori senior secondary school and Johnstone higher secondary school   were present during the wall painting project this morning.

The project was organized by NEDFI.

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IMPHAL Sept 1: A technical session on farming techniques of pineapples was held today at Hotel Nirmala today. The technical aspect of today’s session was conducted by professor W Ingo Meitei, head of Horticulture department of Central Agriculture University, Iroisemba.

The professor highlighted the advantages of pineapple farming and the economic returns of taking up such a venture. He said that the soil and climatic conditions of the state is very suitable for pineapple farming and there is abundance of plantation area in the hill areas.

Further he said that that the model farm at Andro has yielded crops perennially and the farmers have  become more financially free now.

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IMPHAL, Sept 5: As a part of Community Services Banking adopted by the State Bank of India, SBI Branch Manager Porompat S Nikunchand Singh, presented one steel Almirah to the authority of the Kiyamgei Ideal High school during a simple function held this afternoon at the school premises.

S Nikulchand, branch manager of SBI, Porompat during the function mentioned that, the provision of the steel almirah to the said high school at Kiyamgei was made under the newly introduced schemes Community Services Banking of the SBI.

He further elaborated that, the introduced schemes of the SBI will further extended as per the needs of the general public from time to time.

In the meantime, Kh. Ibohal Singh principal of Kiyamgei Ideal High School, appreciated the choosing of educational institutions as priority by the SBI, and the school will further welcome any initiative of the SBI for providing lacking infrastructures of the education institutions in the future to come as many of the schools are sill running with multiple difficulties due to the lack of infrastructures he added.

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IMPHAL Sept 12: One day state level workshop on the theme “Teacher education curriculum” was conducted at the premises of Rk. Sanatombi Devi College of Education located in Asha Jina complex at North AOC, Imphal.

The one day workshop organized by RK. Sanatombi College of Education in collaboration with RK. Sanatombi Devi Research Institute of Social Sciences was attended by Prof. I.S. Khaidem, former V.C. MU and Dr. Rk. Ranjan Singh, Dirctor College Development Council MU as the Chief Guest and Chair person respectively.

Prof. Mohit Chakraborti, Retd, Viswa Bharati Seemantika Seemantapalli, Shantaniketan, W. Bengal, Dr. L. Leiren Singh, HOD, deptt of Edu MU and others presented workshop papers.

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IMPHAL Sept 14: The series of attack carried out against ADC purportedly by NSCN (IM) has provoked serious concern to the general public, said a press release issued by the convener of JAC against Sangakpham Bazaar bomb blast.

Drawing the attention of the Central and state government, the release said that the current security measure taken up by the state government lacks efficiency. The demanded that the security measure should be handed over to the central Investigating Agency under the supervision of central government. Perpetrators responsible for killing innocent civilians should be declare as Terrorist by the authority concerned and exemplary punishments should be awarded.

The release further added that the ADC members and their families who are victims of the terrorists’ acts should be given adequate security arrangements to safeguard the innocent lives.

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IMPHAL, September 18: A statement of the SP, Impal East has claimed that a combined team of the cdo IE and 23 Assam Rifles has arrested one KCP (City Meitei) cadre identified as Moirangthem Sanajaoba alias Sanjoy Singh, 32, s/o M Budha of Luwangshangbam Mamang Leikai from the locality on September 16 at about 1:30 am. On verification he disclosed to have joined the outfit in the month of June 2011 and has been involved in extortion of money from the general public and government offices and transported arms and ammunitions from one place to another, it added. 20 live rounds of 9mm ammunition were also recovered, claimed the release.

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IMPHAL, Sept 22: Apunba Manipur Matam Ishei Kanglup (AMMIK) has condemned the act of burning down three vehicles along with the musical instruments of SARGAM at Tamenglong yesterday. It further appealed to the programme organizer to have talks to discuss on possible solution, stated a release.

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IMPHAL April 6:  Unidentified persons suspected to be underground elements lobbed a grenade at the residence of one Oinam Inaobi,36,s/o Angouton, a resident of Leimapokpam Awang Leikai at around midnight yesterday.
The blast damaged the windshield of a parked earthmover and a dog was killed  by shrapnel. Inaobi is a contractor and also brother in law of social welfare minister N Loken. Local Meira Paibees held a sit in protest at Leimapokpam Awang Leikai community hall today. Nambol police has registered a case regarding the incident.
In another incident, a Chinese make hand grenade was found at the main gate of  RDO nursing institute located at Lamdeng under Lamshang PS today at around 6 am. The motive of the attack is suspected to involve monetory demands made to the institute by underground elements.
Further, residents of Haobam Marak Chingtham Leikai held a sit in protest today condemning the bomb threat made to inspector of Taxation department Rk Chitaranjan,50, yesterday.

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IMPHAL April 8: An army recruitment rally will be held at Senapati beginning from 18 to 24 April. The rally will be conducted at the Football ground,Senapati . The recruitment will be open for unmarried male candidates for Soldier General Duty for youth belonging to all districts of Manipur only and soldier clerk/store keeper technical, soldier technical/soldier nursing assistant for all NE states. Re-enrolment into DSC category for ex-servicemen will also be carried out. The screening of candidates will commence at 6:30 AM on each day commencing from 18 April, further details can be had from PIB(DW) at M sector, an army press release states.

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IMPHAL, April 11: The Guwahati High Court Imphal bench of Justice TNK. Singh, has permitted to performed ritual ceremony of floral tribute on April 13 at Chingmeirong Cheiraoching.
A martyr complex in memory of the Nine persons who were killed by army personnel on April 13, 1982 at Kodompokpi has been constructed at the hillock.
Informing about the development during a press conference organized by the family committee for observation of 22nd Athoubashingi Ninsghing Kumon at Singjamei Kakchingtabam Bhamon Mantop.
A spokesperson of the committee has appealed to all the communities to offer  their tribute without any fear in honour of the victims.

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