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IMPHAL August 8: The office of the Manipur Film development corporation limited in a press release issued by its managing director has said that the entry forms for participation of Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) organized by the Films Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government  of India is now available at the office of the MFDC Ltd.  located at Palace gate in Imphal. The release added that interested short story, documentary and animation film producers or makers of Manipur may collect the form from the Office of MFDC Ltd during the office hour. The last date for reaching the entry forms to Films and Division, Government of India, Mumbai, is 15/9/2011, the release added.

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IMPHAL, Aug 12: The proscribed KCP (MC) has shown regards to the departed leaders of the state on the occasion of 120th Patriots` Day to be observed widely on August 13.

A statement of the outfit signed by assitant secretary Korouhanba stated that the great leaders of Manipur had fought valiantly against the mighty British rulers. Bir Tikendrajit, Thangal General and other partrios had laid down their lives at the gallows for the sake of the motherland.

The people should pay due regards to the departed patriots and fulfill their wishes for an independent Manipur, it added.

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IMPHAL, Aug 17: One post of armed guard at Vijaya Bank, Saikul is lying vacant. Interested ex-servicemen (havildar or below) may apply for the post to Rajya Sainik Board, Lamphelpat.

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IMPHAL, Aug 21: The 124th birth anniversary of Laininghan Ibungo Naoria Phullo was observed by Apokpa Marup at Naorem Chapru Kha Community Hall.

The observation was attended by agriculture director L Palendro, art and culture deputy director W Mera, agriculture chief engineer K Manoranjan, ZCC Keishamthong vice-president Paozarung Thamei, ZCC Mahabali vice-president Kamei Dun Kamson, H Puren of Apokpa Marup as the dignitaries.

A discussion on the book “Eigi Wareng” written by Naoriya Phullo was also held as a part of the observation.

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IMPHAL, Aug 25: MLA Ng Bijoy, during zero hour of today’s Assembly sitting, has sought assistance from the state government to rescue 86 passengers who are stranded at Ukhrul town for the last many days due to the ongoing economic blockade.

These passengers have come in three tourist buses along Jessami-Imphal Road from Guwahati. The stranded passengers are facing lots of problems, added Bijoy.

During the zero hour, MLA T Mangibabu has also drawn the attention of the state government to address the problem of flood at Thanga, Hiyanglam and Moirang by opening the doors of Ithai Barage completely.

 

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IMPHAL, Aug 30: The 24th IGNOU convocation will be held on September 5 at Hotel Tampha, North AOC. Education minister DD Thaisii will address the convocation address, stated a release.

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IMPHAL Sept 1: Directorate of Minorities and Other Backward Classes, Manipur invites applications for awards of pre-metric scholarship to OBC students of the stat in recognized institutions for the academic year 2011-2012.Students whose annual income is below Rs 44,500 can apply for the scholarship. Applications can be had from the office of he MOBCthrough the heads of institutions. The last date of form submission will be on September 29, informed a notification of MOBC director.

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IMPHAL Sept 5: The 24th convocation ceremony of Indira Gandhi Open University was held today all over India.

In Imphal, the ceremony was held at the conference hall of Hotel Tampha situated at North AOC, which was organized by the Imphal Regional Centre of IGNOU for the 6th time.

The function was attended by Dr. S. Dilan Singh Regional Director IGNOU and Dr. L. Jibonkumar Sharma, Director, Manipur Institute of Management Science as the special guests.

During the convocation, 50 learners out of the total 158 learners of IGNOU Imphal Regional Center who had successfully competed in different courses this year were conferred degree and diploma certificates.

However, at the national level the number of learners that had registered for the convocation including the number of learners from Imphal center for the 24th Convocation of IGNOU is 1, 11,898 learners. All across the country the function was held at various places that were being organized by each IGNOU centers operating in different areas.  

In the mean time, as a part of the 24th convocation 2011, a special convocation was held for conferring Doctor of Literature (Honoris Causa) on Dalai Lama at the University campus in Delhi.

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IMPHAL, Sept 12: 5/9 Gorkha Rifles celebrated their 46th Battle Honour Day which was conferred to them for the battle of Phillora in Pakistan during the 1965 Indo Pak war.

The event was held at Gothal which was graced by Maj Gen Binoy Poonnen GOC Red Shield Division, Brig Laove Verma Commander Logtak Brigade, Mr Prithviraj MLA of Moirang, and famous actor and singer Mr. Sadananda. The local populace of Moirang, Songdo and Kwakta along with members of Maira Paibi of Saiton village thoroughly enjoyed the various cultural programme  organised by the Phillora Battalion.  The soldiers of 5/9 Gorkha Rifles performed their famous Khukri Hath while the artists of Moirang troupe performed Manipuri Folk dance and Martial Arts show.  This was followed by a delicious lunch.

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IMPHAL, Sept 15: 10 Assam Rifles under Red Shield Division along with the village authorities of Villages Kangchup Chingkhong and Kangchup Tuikawn conducted a cleanliness drive and ‘Shramdhan’ on 12 Sep 2011. Together with the troops of 10 Assam Rifles the villagers cleaned the dense undergrowth along the road and overgrown shrubs in the vicinity of the villages.

This campaign was started by 10 AR so as to instill a sense of cleanliness and thus render a healthy environment for the future. A total of 237 people participated in the cleanliness drive. 10 Assam Rifles also provided with refreshments for the villagers after the ‘Shramdhan’.

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IMPHAL, Sept 19: Taking serious count of the recent burning down of six trucks including two trucks carrying life saving drugs at Nungkao village by suspected blockade supporters on September 16, Janata Dal (United), Manipur State unit has strongly condemned the incident.

According to a release of the party, the incident is questionable as the incident occurred due to lapse on the side of the security forces in broad daylight. It has further condemned the actions of the blockade supporters in burning down the trucks which were carrying life saving drugs as inhuman.

It has also added that the blockade supporters had knowingly burned down the two trucks as the windshields of th trucks bear the banners ‘Life saving drugs’.

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Puttaparthi, Apr. 5 (ANI): Doctors attending to Indian guru, spiritual figure and educator Satya Sai Baba on Tuesday said that he remains in critical condition and on ventilator support.
With thousands of devotees converging at his headquarters in Puttaparthi in Andhra Pradesh, the state police has issued prohibitory orders under Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, which prevents unlawful assembly.
The Sai Baba has been admitted to hospital with breathing problems.
A health bulletin issued by the hospital said that his condition had deteriorated and he is now on a ventilator and receiving kidney dialysis.
“The vital systems are not adequately responding. The condition of Baba is critical. The panel of doctors treating him are doing their best to make the systems respond,” hospital director AN Safaya said in a statement.

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IMPHAL April 7: A blood donation camp was organized by SHQ BSF CI (Ops) Koirengei on the occasion of World Health Day today.

The program was inaugurated by DIG Sh Angom Shamoo,RK Mishra, commandant 13 Batallion BSF and was the first blood donor out of more than 50 personnel including officers, subordinate officers and jawans A press release states.

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IMPHAL, April 9: 27 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of Red Shield Division organized a rural health and awareness camp at Saidon village for the people of Thingchom Tuitophui and Saidon in CC Pur district on 07 Apr 2011. The medical camp was inaugurated by Col JS Mundi CO, 1/11 Gorkha Rifles. The village chief Mr Thanga thanked the Army for conduct of the medical camp for the villagers. The aim was to provide free medical cover and educate the local population on the importance of hygiene & sanitation. Over 580 locals were treated and provided with free medicines during the camp. The Army also adopted the area for guiding and creating social awareness among the children. The populace of the area appreciated the efforts of the medical camp and suggested that more such camps be organized.

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IMPHAL April 12: An official team of the Directorate of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj will oversee the implementation of different rural development programs being undertaken around Thoubal district.

The team will also interact with panchayat authorities of Waikhong, Lameidong, Sekmaijin and Hayel Hangun.

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IMPHAL, April 16: 23 Assam Rifles of 10 Sector under HQ IGAR (South) established Stitching and Weaving Centre for Women at Khamanlok Kuki, Senapati district under AR Military Civic Action Project. The inauguration ceremony was attended by the populace of the area in which the above centre was handed over to the village authority of Khamanlok Kuki. Village authority and women society of the area appreciated the efforts for establishing such project for the welfare of women of the remote area.

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IMPHAL, April 18: A meeting of the Hill Areas Committee (HAC), Manipur Legislative Assembly will be held on April 20 this month at 11 am in the Committee Room A of the Assembly Secretariat to have detail deliberation on the proposed amendment of some sections of the Manipur (Hill Areas) District Council Act, 1971, referred by the Government and its related papers and other agendas.
In this connection an official circulation has been made by the Sr.Dy. Sect. (HAC) Manipur Legislative Assembly recently inviting all the members of the committee to attend the meeting on time.

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IMPHAL April 20: A meeting of Visarev investors held at Manipur Press Club on April 18 formed a body titled ` Visarev Investors Association`. A press release by the convenor N Premananda states that the association has been formed to punish the culprits and masterminds behind numerous network scams which operate in the state including Visarev and to recoup the losses of the investors.

Further, positive action is sought from the local bodies, civil society organizations, media, Accountant General, vigilance department and state home department in preventing such fraudulent scams from operating in the state and also to take up measures to nab the culprits.

A public meeting will be held shortly for the investors of network scams and public are invited to give their advice and comments on the course of action to be adopted by VIA . Persons willing to give information can contact 9612203361 ,9862551816 or correspond through kangleipak_VIA@hotmail.com.

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IMPHAL April 22: Governor of Manipur, Gurbachan Jagat on the eve of Khongjom Day greets the public. A message from the Governor states that Amnipuris displayed their indomitable courage and spirit of patriotism, in fighting against the then mightiest world power ,the British and finally laid down their lives for the sake of their motherland in the Anglo Manipuri War 1891.
Khongjom Day reminds us of the historical fact that the British rule was brought upon us by the disunity and enmity among the Manipuri princes while contemplating for the throne, In celebrating the day, we also need to remind ourselves that the foreign powers tend to intervene in the sovereignty of a country whenever its people are disunited and disorganized.
Further, on the occasion of Khongjom Day, let all of us rejuvenate our pledge to preserve and protect the sovereignity of our country and its dignity, standing united and bold, the message concludes.

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IMPHAL April 26: The candidates for 15 days Basic course in News Reporting to be held at Manipur press, organized by the state Institute of Journalism, DIPR has been declared said a press release.
The release further said that the selected candidates has to deposit  admission fee of Rs.200 at the cash counter of DIPR within April 30 and also, to report at the Manipur press club on May 2 at 10am. The list of selected candidates can be check from the notice board of DIPR, the release further added.

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