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IMPHAL, April 16: The Manipur Committee for Social Concerns (MCSC) is organizing a one day discourse on “the impact of corruption, extortion on civil society” on April 20 at the Classic Hotel.
The discourse would be graced by Rajya Sabha MP Rishang Keishing as the chief guest, Moirang MLA and state youth congress president, M. Pritivi Raj and C. Doungel as the guests of honour and prof. Lal Dena of MU as functional president.
The other important speakers and moderators who would be participating in the discourse include prof. Irene Salam, Pradip Phanjoubam, editor Imphal Free Press, M. Pritivi Raj, Dr. M. Nara Singh, E Benoy, lt col. KA Singh, Dr rev. Pulamte, Grace Shatang, capt Ashok Tipnis and Rupachandra, Brozendro of Media.
As a special feature about 15 to 20 research scholars from MU will be joining the discourse on behalf of MCSC and Kuki Research forum.

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IMPHAL, April 18: Demanding the release of Khwairakpam Ongbi Landhoni Devi, 37, wife of Kh. Jiten singh who is in jail for his involvement with a militant organization, the Advance Women Society, a confederation of various women society today held a protest rally at Awang Sekmai bazaar.
The protest rally demanded immediate release of Kh. Landhoni devi,who was allegedly arrested by NIA when she went to meet her husband at Guwahati. She left two children and is said to be in a deteriorating health. Her hearing is said to be on 27 of April.
The protesters demanded immediate release of Landhoni without any condition. They further said that government should be responsible if anything untoward happens to Landhoni.Ng. Shanti Devi, president of Women Society, asked the reason behind Landhoni’s arrest and further said that Landhoni is not involved with any militant group even if her husband is and that she is innocent and she must be released immediately.

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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,25 April: The fifth Assam Rifles under 59 Mountain Brigade seized a total of 280kgs of first grade Ganja from Tungjoi villages yesterday, according to a press release by the Assam Rifles.
It further said, the ganja was carried by a man named Raveisii Ashririi in a Mauriti Gypsy bearing number NL-07-6309. On seeing the troops he tried to flee but was restrained by their timely action and he had been handed over to the Narcotics Control Bureau, Imphal.

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IMPHAL, April 29: The Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance Academy is organising a five day festival of dance drama from April 30 at the auditorium of the Academy daily from 5pm.

Besides three dance dramas of JNMDA repertory, four other groups are also performing their dance dramas during the five day long festival.

Briefing mediaperson about the upcoming festival, director of the JNMDA Dilip Mayngbam said the festival is being organised to encourage artistes and groups adventuring into the art form even if it is unprofitable to them economically.

He also said that many talented young artistes are taking part in the festival which will have seven performances in all.

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IMPHAL May 3 (NNN): The Naga people will observe the first death anniversary of the two students who were killed in the security force firing last year in the Manipur-Nagaland border at Mao Gate, according to the United Naga Council.

Neli Chakho and Dikho Loshou were killed in the security force firing on May 6 last year at Mao-Gate in the impasse of Muivah`™s proposed visit to his home village.

The United Naga Council called the two students as martyrs.

President of Naga Hoho, Keviletuo Kiewhuo will unveil the `martyrs` epitaph at Mao Gate, said the UNC.

Naga Hoho, Naga Student Federation (NSF), Naga Mothers`™ Association (NMA), Naga frontal organisations in Manipur, Naga tribes in Manipur, social leaders , dignitaries from all works of life will attend the anniversary, the UNC said.

The United Naga Council (UNC) instructs all the Naga villages to honour the “martyrs” by pronouncing ghena on May 6. Ghena means to abstain from all manual works.

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IMPHAL, May 5: The Rongali Bihu Celebration Committee, Imphal is celebrating the Rongali Bihu at Devalaya (Kalibari), Imphal, on May 8 organized by the Rainbow and Asom Samaj.

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IMPHAL May 8: An office building of KTU ( Kuki Tribal Union) was inaugurated and dedicated on April 29 at Hebron. The building was inaugurated by VS Atem. Convenor of Steering Committee, NSCN and dedicated by Rev. Joseph Ruivah, prayer cell leader of CNC, a release from the GPRN said.

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IMPHAL, May 10: The Manipur State Sumang Leela Council and Theatre Mirror, Imphal are jointly organising one month training on Sumang Leela from May 17 to June 17. Interested person willing to take part in the traning could register their names for which detail information could had from the director Manipur State Shumang Leela Council, said a release.

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IMPHAL, May 13: A multi-media publicity campaign held in accordance with the SPF government`™s achievements and flagship programmes was inaugurated today at Mayangkhang village community hall, Senapati district inaugurated by H.Rupachandra, executive director, DRDA, Senapati said a press release by DIPR, Manipur.

The campaign was organized by district information office, Senapati. H Rupachandra and RK Luikang, chairman, Mayangkhang village attended as the chief guest and guest of honour respectively, the release further added.

150 birth anniversary of Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore
IMPHAL, May 13: The Lairenkabi Youth Dramatic Union, Kanchup Road, Imphal West, is commemorating the 150th birth anniversary of Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore from May 16 to May 20 at LYDU Hall, Imphal West District, under the financial assistance of the Ministry of Culture (TCGS), Government of India, said a release.

There will be competitions of recitation and painting for the students of class III to XI, under three categories i.e. from class three to five, six to eight and nine to eleven.

Participants are to report at LYDU Office within 10am to 1pm on May16 and further information may be inquired from the mobile number-8974010291, the release added.

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IMPHAL, May18: The JAC against the killing of Irom Rojer Singh in a press release apologizes to the public for its usage of harsh and heavy words with regards to its previous press release on May 14. It states that the release was not a deliberate attempt to defame anyone and wishes for the public to overlook the matter.

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IMPHAL, May 20: The Manipur State Pensioners Union is celebrating its 11th Foundation Day on May 22 at the office premise of the JAC of AMTUC and AMGEO.
A release of the Pensioner’s Union appeal pensioner and family pensioners to positively take part in the celebration.

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IMPHAL May 27: `Uchida Amuk Hanjillu` a stage production performed by the artist of People`™s Arts and Dramatic Association (PADA), Top Khongnang Makhong, will be presented in Navarang National Children Theatre Festival 2011 which will be held from June 3rd till 9th at Kerela, said a press release by the Secretary of the Association. The play was written by Warrepam Ratan Singh and was directed by Laisram Randhoni, the release added. A team comprised of 21 artist of the Association will leave for Kerela on May 31 for the participation in the festival, the release further mentioned.

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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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IMPHAL, June 4: A Chinese made hand grenade was recovered from the Thangmeiband Irom Leikai residence of Dr. Ch. Chandramani, former Director health services early this morning at around 7 am.The grenade was later safely retrieved by the police bomb squad and safely disposed off at Langol.However it is not clear as to why the bomb was left. No individual or organizations has claimed responsible for the incident.

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IMPHAL, June 7: The Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) is organizing a written quiz competition on June 11 for the college going degree students of any stream except medical and nursing students and wards of staffs of IHBT, RIMS, as a part of the observance of the “World Blood Donor Day”.

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IMPHAL,June 13: The result of the MBBS/BDS Entrance Examination, 2011 which was held on June 12 was declared this afternoon.

According to a notification of the director of health services, the select list as well as the wait list category-wise will separately drawn up later on the basis of this result on merit as and when the total number of MBBS/BDS seats is available to the director of the health services, Manipur.

The notification has also stated that the results of those candidates who have not submitted complete testimonials or documents are provisional.

Further details can be had from the notice board of the directorate and on www.manipur.gov.in.

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IMPHAL June 16: The Chingmeirong Dewlahland Gaipunam and Namdunlong (CDGN) development core committees has condemned the state government decision to set up a 5 star hotel in the congested area of Naga river colony.

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IMPHAL, June 19: Troops of the 29 Assam Rifles of 26 Sector under HQ IGAR(S) has claimed to have apprehended two Bangladeshi nationals from a Maruti van from Tengnoupal area of Chandel district.

A release of the IGAR(S) said the two foreigners were traveling in a Maruti van bearing registration No. MN-01W- 1687 without valid documents.

The apprehended Bangladeshi nationals has been identified as Md Hussain, 20, s/o S Jolal of Mokshidebara, Cox Bazar, Dhaka, Bangladesh and Md Ismail, 22 s/o late Moulana Pir Mohammad, a resident of Partuli, Cox Bazar, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Both the foreign nationals have been handed over to Tengnoupal police station, the release added.

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