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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 19: The chairmen of the Tamenglong district ADC has appealed has clarified that DRDA Tamenglong office could not be opened in the district headquarter due to disturbances given ADC chairmen and councillors by some youths claiming to be UNC.
A statement issued by the chairmen ADC Tamenglong said DRDA office could not be opened in Tamenglong as UNC members forced elected councillors to leave the district headquarter when the chairmen himself and some councillors called for a meeting on March 5 at Tamenglong.
The ADC chairmen also appeal general public to extend cooperation and help in successful operation of District Council in the district.

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IMPHAL April 23: General secretary, MBCI, has greeted the state on the occasion of Easter Sunday  on behalf of the Manipur Baptist Convention.
Jesus who was crucified on the cross on Good Friday was resurrected on Easter Sunday and is alive today. Though we are living in a time of uncertainty, let us be reminded that God is in control and there is always hope in Jesus. May the risen Lord grant us peace, joy, hope and prosperity as we continue to live together in unity.

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IMPHAL April 26: Sustainable Development Centre (S.D.C.), Thamnapokpi, Bishnupur Dist.in a press release demanded the government to properly execute the distribution works of Public distribution system items.
The release further appealed the government to look into the matter and intervene the irregularities in distributing essential commodities under PDS.

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IMPHAL, April 30: The Manipur Electricity Employees`™ Union, has stated that there will be a gathering of the employees of the union at the union`™s conference hall on May 1 in order to observe May Day.
It requests all employees to gather at the said spot in time to pay due respect.

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MOREH, May 3: The Ima Kondong Lairembi “Lai Harouba” will commence from May 6 onward till May 17. The residents of Moreh and the state are invited by the Ima Kondong Lairembi Thougal lup joint secretary A Lalit to participate in the ceremony to invoke blessings from the deity.

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IMPHAL May 9: It’s a historical fact that the story of Moirang Khamba Thoibi did actually take place. The cloths which are believed to be woven by thoibi at Ngangkhalawai should be preserve in the museum said M. Prithviraj, MLA, Moirang A/C, in his presidential speech of a book release function held at Chingu Thangjing Leikon, Moirang, Bishnupur dist.The book titled Leisemlon, Moirang Thangjing Haroarol was written by Moirangthem Raghumani. On the sideline of this book release function, M. Prithviraj expressed his concern that the artifacts of Thoibi could be loss in oblivion, if necessary steps are not taken to preserve it.Tongbram Mangibabu, MLA, Thanga A/C graced the function as the chief guest and K.Sushila, deputy director, Manipur state archives as the guest of honour. Other dignitaries were also present on the dais. The function was also attended by various scholars from different field.

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IMPHL, May 11: 16 MARATHA Light Infantry under LOGTAK Brigade, over the past one week has been instrumental in providing bulldozer efforts through 9 Engr Regt to connect the remote villages of Henglep Sub Division with NH-02.  The track which has been completed with the joint efforts of the local villagers from Ukha and surrounding area, fulfills a long standing aspiration of the villagers by providing connectivity across the Thangjing ridge.  The area in the past, due to its remoteness, inaccessibility and lack of development has been used for illegal Poppy & Ganja cultivation and for safe sanctuaries by insurgent groups .The new road will not only improve the security environment but will also pave way for more economic development of the area by providing more alternatives to the locals.  The help extended by the army has been welcomed wholeheartedly by the local chiefs association and the general public and they have volunteered to help in the maintenance of the road in the future, in a press released.

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IMPHAL,May14: Applications are invited from writers/editors/artists/social workers and intellectuals for awarding Dr Ambedkar/Mahatma Jatiwa/Krantijyoti/Babu Jagjivan Ram/Moulana Azad/Bir Tikendrajit/Swami Vivekananda/Subhachandra Bose/Shikshak Ratna/Sahitya Ratna/Samaj Gourab/Kalakshetra/Nation pride India/Distinguished Service/Life Time Achievement awards for the year2011 expressed in a press release by Bharatiya Dalit Sahitya Akademi.The awards will be distributed on various functions held on May27 at Dhulia of Baba Saheb Dr. Ambedkar Rastriya Lokmitra Purushar2011/ National Gourad award conference by Samata Sahitya Akademi on May29 at Mumbai/ 2nd Rastriya Dalit Sahitya Sanamam Sanmelau2011 at Imphal/ 27th National Conference of Dalit writers2011 by Bharatiya Dalit Sahitya Akademi in New Delhi, it further added.Interested persons are requested to submit their applications in plain papers with personal bio-data with three copies of passport photo to the State President cum National Secretary, Bharatiya Dalit Sahitya Akademi,YADA Complex, Wangjing-725148,Thoubal District before May28 and detailed information can be inquired from the said office and from contact number-98561225656, it added.

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IMPHAL,May16: Manipuri Ensemble, one of the leading professional theatre group in the state is organizing 1st State level festival on contemporary plays at Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance Academy, Imphal, from May22 to Mat 28, expressed in a pres release by the Manipuri Ensemble.

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IMPHAL May 18: The motive behind the state government policy to give in to the wills and whims of the ministers in power has been clearly indicated by the recent approval of the state cabinet to compensate minister DD Thaisii on his lost of properties during an attack on his resident located at Senapati district HQ by suspected activist of anti ADC election, 2010 in the hill districts during the wee hours of June 2, 2010.

According to an official source, the state cabinet in its recent sitting has approved to accord an amount of Rs. 96,04,449 as compensation claimed by the minister for destruction and damage caused to his residential buiding during the arson.
The very cabinet meeting has also ess of the government towards the general public and the ministers in power

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IMPHAL, May 21: The last rite of 4 year old Thiyam Robiroy of Bishnupur, who was found dead hanged in a suspicious manner, has been performed amidst a tearful scene today.
The lifeless body of the boy was claimed by the family this afternoon from RIMS mortuary amidst controversy surrounding the dead. The family members and JAC claiming the dead as a murder has already urged the government to book the culprits involved in the incident within seven days starting from May 20 failing which they warned to take up certain forms of agitation.   
Thiyam Robiroy alias Ton, 4 s/o Th Rocky of Ningthoukhong Kha Khunou Ward No.4. was found dead hanging at the compound of the Ibudhou Thangarel Haraobung under Bishnupur police on May 18 afternoon. Strangulation signs was found at the victim’s neck besides both his hands and legs being tied, sparking an extreme outcry not only from the family but from various sections.

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IMPHAL May 26: Miss Manipur 2011, will be held on May 31 at BOAT at 5 pm, said a press release by the general secretary of Four Hopes.

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IMPHAL May 27: A Manipuri novel titled `Eigi Ipuroibase hattoklasira` authored by Kshetrimayum Brajamani of Kongpal Naoroibam Leikai was released today at the conference hall of BJP, Imphal said a press release by the convener of the book released function.

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IMPHAL, June 2: The Loktak Development Authority and the Generation De New Image (GENIM), Ningthoukhong is organising the `World Environment Day`™ on the theme `Forest at your service`™ at Ningthoukhong on June 5.
As a part of the observation, a spot painting competition and environmental quiz will be organised to create awareness amongst younger generation.

Interested students from Class V to X may join the spot painting competition and quiz competition for which details can be asked to mobile Nos. 9863639956, 9856430363 and 9856238968.

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IMPHAL, June 5: The Thangmeiband Kendra Development Committee has felicitated five ward members and two councilors of the recently elected Imphal Municipal Council election of the Thangmeiband Assembly constituency today at Ibodhou Naothingkhomba Pakhangba Shanglen, Thangmeiband.

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IMPHAL, June 7: Troops of 16 Maratha Light infantry of Logtak Brigade arrested one cadre of the proscribed UNLF on June 7, identified as one self styled private Hemam Loiroitaba alias Romesh alias Naobi, 31, s/o (L) Ibocha of Terakhongsangbi Henam Leikai, of Bishnupur district. He has been handed over to Moirang Police, informed a statement issued by the PIB Defence Wing.

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IMPHAL June 14: A blood donation camp will be organized by United Committee Manipur on the observance of the Great June Uprising Day on July 18. The Committee publicity secretary Kh Nilamani Kha Nganba appeals the public to extend cooperation to the camp and to make the observance a success.

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