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AR apprehends two foreigners

IMPHAL, Aug 3: Discovering the movement of UG cadres in general area Tengnoupal, troops of 29 Assam Rifles of 26 Sector under HQ IGAR(South) launched operation in general area on… Read more »

IMPHAL, Aug 3: Discovering the movement of UG cadres in general area Tengnoupal, troops of 29 Assam Rifles of 26 Sector under HQ IGAR(South) launched operation in general area on today at around 08:30 am and apprehended two Myanmarese Nationals from a Maruti Van regd No MN-01W 6470 coming from Imphal to Moreh. The apprehendees were identified as Md Javed Aktar, 21 yrs, r/o Akiat, Krakan,Myanmar and Md Kan Noor, 29 yrs, r/o Aliat, Krakan. The apprehendees were handed over to Tengnoupal Police Station.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/08/ar-apprehends-two-foreigners/

Woman electrocuted

From Kaimuanthang LAMKA, August 4: A woman identified as Chingkhandim, 55, Churachandpur died this evening at around 1 pm from electric shock at her home. A local source has identified… Read more »

From Kaimuanthang
LAMKA, August 4: A woman identified as Chingkhandim, 55, Churachandpur died this evening at around 1 pm from electric shock at her home.

A local source has identified the woman as a lady havildar presently attached with the CCpur police station and to be survived by a son working with the Assam Regiment and a daughter.

The source has further stated that, the woman had been busy polishing the floor of her house but when she was cleaning the floor under their refrigerator, she was shocked by an electric current and fainted at the spot.

She was taken to the district hospital but was already dead before reaching the hospital, the source added.

The family has been living at her police quarters, added the release.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/08/woman-electrocuted/

CM, Gaikhangam send messages for Sonia Gandhi`s speedy recovery

IMPHAL, August 5: Chief Minister O Ibobi has conveyed his best wishes for the speedy recovery of health of Sonia Gandhi, chairperson UPA and president of the All India Congress… Read more »

IMPHAL, August 5: Chief Minister O Ibobi has conveyed his best wishes for the speedy recovery of health of Sonia Gandhi, chairperson UPA and president of the All India Congress Committee.

In a letter sent on August 5, the Chief Minister has stated that there were extreme concerns in the state on learning of Sonia Gandhi’s medical conditions which necessitated surgical treatment in the United States, stated a release of the secretary to Chief Minister.

It has also added that there is great satisfaction to know that she is recovering following successful surgery.

The Chief Minister has conveyed his best wishes for a speedy recovery from the ailment and a good health and long life, added the release.

A separate release of the Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee signed by its president Gaikhangam has stated that it joins the entire nation in praying for the successful surgery and speedy recovery of Congress president Sonia Gandhi.

Super Six Hockey

IMPHAL, Aug 6: MPSC defeated YCCIC by 4-3 goals in the final match of Super Six State Level Hockey Tournament held at Khuman Lampak Hockey Stadium today. The scorers of… Read more »

IMPHAL, Aug 6: MPSC defeated YCCIC by 4-3 goals in the final match of Super Six State Level Hockey Tournament held at Khuman Lampak Hockey Stadium today.

The scorers of MPSC were P Adeva (three goals) and P Priyokumar (one goal). Y Jiban, Y Shyam and N Jiten scored one goal each for YCCIC.

COSMO clinched the third place after defeating SSA by 7-6 goals in tie-breaker.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/08/super-six-hockey/

Sadar Hills continue to burn while trucks, buses arrive through alternative routes

IMPHAL, August 7: Sadar Hills continue to burn as general strike supporters in demand of a separate full fledged Sadar Hills district set ablaze four more government offices and a… Read more »

IMPHAL, August 7: Sadar Hills continue to burn as general strike supporters in demand of a separate full fledged Sadar Hills district set ablaze four more government offices and a godown used by the deputy inspector of school, Saitu, Gamphazol since yesterday night.

According to official sources, strike supporters set ablaze the godown belonging to the deputy inspector of school, Siatu, Gamphajol and the office of the deputy director Tribal Development, situated at Saparmeina were set ablaze this afternoon at around 1pm.

The offices were extensively damage during the arson, said the sources.

The sources further informed that the strike supporters also set ablaze the veterinary hospital situated at Thangkandphai Siakul and old SDO office building-Saikul late last night at around 11:30 pm.

Meanwhile, 164 loaded trucks including 12 passenger buses have reached Imphal at around 6 pm today evening under heavy security arrangement.

According to an official source, 131 loaded trucks have arrived into the state capital along the the NH-37 (formerly NH-53) this evening at around 6:30 pm amidst a blanket of state security forces including cdo, IRB and MR teams.

The loaded trucks include carriers of essential commodities including rice, pulses, petrol tankers, etc.

Meanwhile, another 33 vehicles including 12 interstate passenger buses have also arrived at Imphal by passing through the Imphal-Jessami Road (NH-150) this evening.

An official source has maintained that the vehicles arriving along the Imphal-Jessami Road (NH-150) had started off from Senapati HQ yesterday morning, after being stranded at Senapati HQ since August 2.

According to official sources, the personnel of Manipur Rifles, Manipur Police Commando and other central forces escorted the vehicles however, there has been no reports of any untoward incident during the arrival of the trucks through both ways.

The indefinite general strike which has followed the economic blockade call of the Sadar Hills Districthood Demand Committee demanding a separate Sadar Hills district has left the main lifeline of the state, NH-2 completely inaccessible, with goods laden trucks and inter-state passenger buses left stranded at Senapati while coming into the state.

It may be mentioned that the Sadar Hills Districthood Demand Committee had rejected an invitation from the state government for negotiations, as it had decided to give any room for negotiation unless their demand for a separate district is met with.

Meanwhile, at least six security personnel of an escort party of the trucks coming into Imphal along the National Highway-37 (NH-53) were injured in a road mishap at Seijang village.

The personnel belong to the 2MR and included an escort commander.

According to information received by the media persons, the incident occurred this afternoon around 1:30 pm when the gypsy on which the personnel were traveling lost control and plunged into a gorge after crossing a bridge near Seijang village.

The sources informed that the security personnel were escorting the goods laden trucks plying along the NH-37.

The victims has been identified as Warchungthang, 48, s/o Somanglian of Pallel, Lalkhojen, 47, s/o (L) Sankholian of Churachandpur (head constable 2MR), Makanmi, 35, s/o (L) Aphang of Ukhrul, Jamkholen, 28, s/o Chengkholet of M. Sogin village, Phaomei Akin, 33, s/o Thambaljao Phaomei of Majorkhul (escort commander) and Aimson Keishing, 48, s/o Wiasom Keishing of Wangpura Khunou.

Further according to the source, two of the injured are reported to be serious and all six has been evacuated to the RIMS hospital for treatment.

Viva Voce women police

IMPHAL, August 10: The Director General of Manipur Police, Y. Joykumar Singh, in an official statement informed that the viva-voice of the candidates qualified in the written test for appointment of woman police constable in Manipur Police Department will be held with effect from August 16 to August 25 at the Manipur Banquet Hall from 8 am.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/08/viva-voce-women-police/

Thangjing crash

IMPHAL, Aug 11: The Thangjing Air Crash Memorial Committee will observe the 20th death anniversary of the victims of Thanjing plane crash at the residence of speaker I Hemochandra on… Read more »

IMPHAL, Aug 11: The Thangjing Air Crash Memorial Committee will observe the 20th death anniversary of the victims of Thanjing plane crash at the residence of speaker I Hemochandra on August 16, stated a release.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/08/thangjing-crash/

DSA Kakching Super Div

IMPHAL, Aug 12: YWU defeated SAO by 1-0 in today’s match of DSA Kakching Super Division Football League held at DSA Kakching Ground. Premjit scored the winning goal for YWU.

IMPHAL, Aug 12: YWU defeated SAO by 1-0 in today’s match of DSA Kakching Super Division Football League held at DSA Kakching Ground.

Premjit scored the winning goal for YWU.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/08/dsa-kakching-super-div/

Meecham Praja: The forgotten common men in Manipur

By Amar Yumnam The basic purpose of having an administration and a governance system anywhere needs to be recalled and analysed at this moment of history when we are celebrating… Read more »

By Amar Yumnam
The basic purpose of having an administration and a governance system anywhere needs to be recalled and analysed at this moment of history when we are celebrating six and a half decades of independence from foreign rule. This is because, despite the recent more or less impressive track record of good growth performance, the meecham praja (common people) seem to be at the receiving end of every mechanism of governance.

Manipur Scenario: The situation is worse in Manipur than elsewhere in the country. Whereas the rest of the country has reaped the benefits of modernisation, although the dispersal of the benefits has been an issue, the case is different in Manipur. We have not had the kind of economic expansion experienced elsewhere whereas we have had more than our share of the inflationary trends and growth disturbances. Further, while in the case of other States in the country there are people in the administration who are alive to the fundamental purpose of governance as facilitating the access to administration and livelihood efforts of the common people, we are pained to observe the complete reversal of this principle in the case of Manipur.

We can have multiples of daily life exemplars to drive home this subjugation of the common people. First look at the daily dose of alertness they have to have at their command in order just to be in the business areas of Imphal and cross the streets. They have to bear all the costs of insensitivity of the official vehicles and arrogance of the private ones as well. What I would love to see is the kind of scenario where my senior-citizen “mother” and my aged “father” would feel at home and cared for whenever they set foot in any area of the Imphal city; well, a very unlikely and unrealistic expectation.

I would consider myself as someone who is fairly conversant with own rights and responsibilities. I am also fairly conscious of how to resist encroachments into my personal space and rights arena. But pretending and behaving as if like any of the common men in the street in daily dealings and assert when violated has taught me how hard the daily lives of the commoners are in Manipur. Let me start with an example from an office of the Central government. In a personal post-paid mobile connection for which I have been religious in paying the due bills every month, there occurred recently an interesting development. Even after payment of the dues as reflected in the latest bill, there used to be reminders for payment of dues for at least three to four times a day for about ten days. In the beginning, I had the impression that it must be just machine problems or routine issues. But within a few days, I found all out-going calls barred besides the STD and ISD. When I had sent one of my office assistants to enquire into the status and reasons for the barring of all outgoing calls, two things of great interest emerged. First, the daily multiple reminders for payment of dues stopped immediately after the enquiry for reasons best known to the staff of the department only. Second, the concerned officials sent back my boy with explanations which any reasonable person can immediately establish as nothing more than a bluff. Dissatisfied and angered by this, I did call up a higher ranking officer of the department as a prelude to going for full scale grievance correction complaint. On his intervention, I got the barring removed. But that was not the end. The ISD and STD were still blocked. I had to go for another round of telephonic contacts to get the ISD and STD barring removed. Now the question that arises here is what might be happening in the case of a commoner who is not so conversant on the various recourses to actions to get his due services delivered.

Further, once the barring has been removed, why does not there exist a system whereby the connection is restored to its full functionality instead of requiring further contacts? Still further, it needs to ponder why the indulgence in full blown bluffing when an innocent person was enquiring about the issue. Similar experiences are undergone daily by the common people while dealing with the offices of the State government as well. Now these suppressive features of governance are superimposed on the rising difficulty of the common people to eke out their living. The rise in the prices of commodities of daily consumption in an atmosphere of shrinking livelihood opportunities is a reality everybody is living with.

Now the Resolve: Now in the celebration of the August 15, we need to be very sure of at least one resolve. There is no point in making many promises. The need of the hour is reminding ourselves the existence of a majority of the common people in circumstances un-conducive to their functionings. The administration would be doing a yeoman’s service if it at least resolves and ushers in a period where the facilitation of the survival of the common people is the yardstick of the success or otherwise of governance. We all should remember that not only do we all have a common beginning, but we also have a larger set of relatives among the commoners. Let us all try to facilitate each other’s existence, particularly of the commonest of the common people. Nobody would be a loser in this, and the society would be the gainer in terms of peace and stability.

Clarification on stringing of 33 KV line

IMPHAL, Aug 14: The Kongba Laishram Leikai Youth Club, Imphal East has clarified that the state electricity department had not consulted the local clubs in the issue related to stringing… Read more »

A release of the club signed by president L Guna stated that the executive engineer of IED-III, in an official letter written to Indo Power Limited of Imphal Camp on July 26, mentioned that the disturbance posed by the locals in the work of stringing 33 KV line has been resolved as per theÂ meeting held between the chief engineer of electricity department and the representatives of local clubs. However, no other local club had participated in such meeting. The KLLYC had only stated that the club would consult the general public before the work is being carried out.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/08/clarification-on-stringing-of-33-kv-line/

Rape victim seeks justice

Newmai News Network IMPHAL, Aug 16: After over a month of exacting quest for justice, a rape victim has charged the local police with underhandedly protecting the accused without regard… Read more »

Newmai News Network
IMPHAL, Aug 16: After over a month of exacting quest for justice, a rape victim has charged the local police with underhandedly protecting the accused without regard to rule of law.

Speaking at a press conference at Manipur Press Club here today, a 14-year old Sakina aka Mami of Keirao Makting Awang Leikai said that the persons who ravaged her modesty and raped her inhumanely continued to receive police protection despite the fact that she has doubtlessly identified the five accused several times before the police.

Significantly, Sakina was reportedly abducted by five persons, including Md Mujibur Rahman aka Ebungo (25), MV Jalandin and Md Amir, on July 15 just before midnight and allegedly gang raped.

“I m obliged to come out and seek justice so that no woman would have to go through similar fate as I have,” she said, and added, “I demand punitive justice and a befitting punishment against the persons who raped me.”

Convener of Joint Action Committee (JAC) against the kidnapping of Sakina, MV Abdul Halim “condemned” the OC and Asst. IO of Irilbung police station for continuing to shield the five accused despite unmistakably identifying him to be Sakina’s abductor and in spite of several memoranda and statements submitted to the police department.

The JAC said that the five accused have been roaming free without any action being initiated by the police department despite medical report inimitable implicating him of committing the crime.

Even after a month, the case has been dragging on without any sight of ending, the convener said and asked for justice to be delivered in favor of the aggrieved Sakina.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/08/rape-victim-seeks-justice/

AIYF Nungsai Chiru

IMPHAL, Aug 17: All India Youth Federation, Nungsai Chiru unit has been opened with Kh Kamchek Chiru, ZR Aarong Chiru and Kh Boyai Chiru as the president, secretary and treasurer… Read more »

IMPHAL, Aug 17: All India Youth Federation, Nungsai Chiru unit has been opened with Kh Kamchek Chiru, ZR Aarong Chiru and Kh Boyai Chiru as the president, secretary and treasurer respectively.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/08/aiyf-nungsai-chiru/

`No evidence found on alleged kidnap and gang rape of Sakina`

IMPHAL, Aug 18: The Keirao Kendra Fact Finding Committee of Miss Sakina alias Memi of Keirao Makting Mayai Leikai has stated that no evidence on alleged kidnap and gang rape… Read more »

IMPHAL, Aug 18: The Keirao Kendra Fact Finding Committee of Miss Sakina alias Memi of Keirao Makting Mayai Leikai has stated that no evidence on alleged kidnap and gang rape of Sakina has been found by the committee.

Member of fact-finding committee, Sanahanbi stated that Sakina and her family members have framed a story just to create a major scandal. The committee has found out that there was no attempt to kidnap Sakina. She was in proper condition without any dirt on her clothes on the next day of her alleged abduction. There was no evidence of gang rape as per the forensic report and DNA test. She might perhaps spend the night with her boyfriend and cooked up the story just to escape from the wrath of her family.

Sakina’s case has been influenced by some people just to defame MI Khan and his family members. The committee has found out the truth and demanded the authorities concerned to judge the case properly, Sanahanbi asserted.

28 AR, local people conducted joint cleaniness drive near Lilong Bridge

IMPHAL, Aug 21: An area cleanliness drive was organized near Lilong Bridge by troops of 28 Assam Rifles and local residents. According to a release , a large number of… Read more »

IMPHAL, Aug 21: An area cleanliness drive was organized near Lilong Bridge by troops of 28 Assam Rifles and local residents.

According to a release , a large number of local residents participated in the cleanliness drive to cut the overgrowth of vegetation along the Imphal – Moreh road. The road is an important communication route connecting a number of important Districts in the state. A number of IED’s were recovered in that area in past few days. The overgrowth of vegetation along the road was providing proper concealment to the IED’s and hence acting as a hindrance for surveillance by security forces in the area. A large number of traffic ply on this route daily. Providing safe passage over this route has always been a challenge for security forces. The people were motivated and enthusiastic for this cleanliness drive and the effort and concern of 28 Assam Rifles towards the safety of local populace was highly appreciated the release added.

Medical camp held

IMPHAL, Aug 22: A one-day medical camp was held at Kwakeithel Akham Leikai and Thokchom Leikai under the initiative of health minister L Jayentakumar today. More than 500 people were… Read more »

IMPHAL, Aug 22: A one-day medical camp was held at Kwakeithel Akham Leikai and Thokchom Leikai under the initiative of health minister L Jayentakumar today.

More than 500 people were treated at the camp.

Minister Jayentakumar stated that the objective of organizing the medical camp is take care of the heath of the general public in summer season which is susceptible to many diseases and infections. Many more camps will be organized to ensure good health of the people, he asserted.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/08/medical-camp-held/

PREPAK warns

IMPHAL August 24: Assistant secretary, publicity and propaganda of PREPAK, Leibak Ngakpa Luwang in a statement warns that ex cadres or members of the outfit cannot contest in the general… Read more »

It said that the stance was again reaffirmed by the Central Committee of the outfit as per resolve taken on April 1994.

PREPAK warns that any individual defying the party norms will be viewed as a traitor and working against the outfit. It warns of dire consequences if the warning goes unheeded and if one starts campaigning for elections, the public should not collude with such individuals and the person should remain cautious, it said.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/08/prepak-warns/

One day seminar

IMPHAL August 26: Dr. H H Mate has been invited to attend the one day seminar on the topic “ Role of entrepreneur and social for the progress of the… Read more »

IMPHAL August 26: Dr. H H Mate has been invited to attend the one day seminar on the topic “ Role of entrepreneur and social for the progress of the Nation” scheduled on 29 August at New Delhi.

At the seminar, H H Mate will be awarded the Gyan Jyoti Ratan Award and Gold Medal. The seminar is organized by the Nations Economic for Health and Educational Growth at Habitat centre, New Delhi.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/08/one-day-seminar/

ESU lifts MK Ghanendrajit trophy

IMPHAL, Aug 29: ESU has lifted the champion’s trophy for MK Ghanendrajit Memorial Imphal East Super Division Football League. ESU scored a total of 11 points in the league. In… Read more »

IMPHAL, Aug 29: ESU has lifted the champion’s trophy for MK Ghanendrajit Memorial Imphal East Super Division Football League.

ESU scored a total of 11 points in the league.

In today’s first match, KIYC defeated UPAA by 3-0 goals.

Patrick scored two goals while Thangboi added another goal for KIYC. Abung of UPAA was booked yellow card.

In the second match, ABA and XI Star ended in 1-1 draw.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/08/esu-lifts-mk-ghanendrajit-trophy/

Clarification

IMPHAL, Sept 1: Apropos the celebration of an Iftar Party organized by 69 Bn CRPF, commandant of 69 Bn CRPF has clarified that the amount and dresses were donated by… Read more »

IMPHAL, Sept 1: Apropos the celebration of an Iftar Party organized by 69 Bn CRPF, commandant of 69 Bn CRPF has clarified that the amount and dresses were donated by the Society of Jumma Masjid Committee, Barkas Hyderabad and not by the personnel of 69 Bn CRPF, stated a release.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/09/clarification/

Inter-college football

IMPHAL, Sept 3: Imphal College, DM College of Arts, Manipur University and Manipur College turned up triumphant in today’s matches of inter-college football tournament held at N Bihari College, Khundrakpam…. Read more »

Imphal College defeated DM College of Science by 4-0 goals in the first ground while DM College of Arts defeated Modern College by 2-1 goals in the second ground.

In the third ground, Manipur University defeated Thoubal College by 1-0 while Manipur College defeated DM College of Commerce by 5-0 goals in the fourth ground.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/09/intercollege-football/