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IMPHAL, April 16: The Kuki Chiefs’ Association, Chandel district has vehemently condemned the proposed Manipur (Village Authority in the Hills Areas) Amendment Act, 2011.
A statement released by the secretary information and publicity of the association, Thangjalet Mate, said that an emergency meeting was held on April 15 which has unanimously condemned the act.
According to the release the chiefs are wonder struck at the malicious proposal to dominate and control over the tribal and their lands in Manipur which contravenes with the policy of the central government of decentralization and to safeguard the rights and privileges of the tribals, before adding that the tribal who were against the Manipur Hills Village Authority Act, 1956 can never accept the New Act under any circumstances. It said that the meet also resolved to launch a series of awareness campaign and consultation in this matter and will opposed the Act which aims to uproot the indigenous people from its own land inherited by our forefather since ages and protect the land with all our might.

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IMPHAL, April 17: The Thangjing festival was celebrated with traditional zeal and thousands of pilgrims from all over the Manipur valley participated in the annual event. A statement issued by the PIB Defence Wing said that the organisers of the event expressed their deepest gratitude to 16 Maratha Light Infantry of Red Shield Division for the assistance provided in the smooth conduct of the festival from April 16 to April 17. It said the unit apart from providing the environmental security also ensured other basic facilities like Medical Aid post, drinking water and refreshments were provided by the army for the pilgrims at the base of Thangjing. This was welcomed by all participants, specially the elderly people and women who had embarked on this tough religious journey, it said.More than four thousand pilgrims attended the festival in spite of the rough terrain and inclement weather condition. The event passed off peacefully due to the proactive steps taken by the Joint Action Committee comprising of local Kuki and Meitei leaders which was set up on the recommendations of the army, said the statement.

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IMPHAL April 21: A commando team of Imphal east arrested 3 KRA cadres yesterday. According to an official release the apprehended cadres are identified as Haobijam Khambaton alias Bicky ,27,s/o Dhananjoy of Yumnam Khunou Awang Leikaio, Mutum Gobin alias Nanao,20,s/o Modhuchandra of Chinkhu Mayai Leikai and Dongri Maram,20,s/o Daniel Maram of Senapati Maram Khunou. They disclosed on being active members of KRA outfit on questioning.

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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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IMPHAL, April 30: On the occasion of May Day which is being widely celebrated today globally, the Kangleipak Communist Party (Maoist), in a statement, sends its heartfelt greetings to the people of Manipur.

A KCP(M) statement said May Day is being celebrated in more than 80 countries throughout the world with the main objective of reserving working day for a labourer to eight hours daily.

With the coming of the May Day, the KCP(M) also wishes the farmers and labourers of Manipur for a meaningful and prosperous year.

It also said communist party and peasants/labourers are two sides of the same coin and the two worked together for the betterment of the society.

The KCP(M) statement further said revolutionaries, petty-bourgeois and rich peasants need to maintain a cordial relationship in Manipur.

The outfit also announced that KCP(M) will stop any form of collection from peasant community and reserving percentage with regard to distribution of essential commodities meant for the people.

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IMPHAL, May 5: A joint meeting of AZSUM-AMN and ZSUM was held at Namdunlong, Imphal on the fifth of May, discussing on the following agenda:-1)Election of new ZSUM Executives and appointment of Election Commission 2)Election of ZSU Tamei area Executives.3)Expel of Mr. Thaingamlung Thaimei(Finance Secy.), in a press release by AZSU-AMN.

Resolutions were arrived at the meeting for the constitution of Election Commission, election of ZSU Tamei area, termination of Finance Secy., ZSUM and improvement on the condition of schools, roads, transport and communication, it further added.

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IMPHAL, May 6:  The annual general meeting of United Committee Manipur (UCM) will be held on May 15 at 9a.m. at the UCM Headquarter, Lamphel, stated a press release of the committee.
It further requests the timely presence of its members and mentions of an interaction amongst its members on the annual report of the committee, on the said date.

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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, May 12:The Mao Union in a press release conveys heartfelt congratulation to Kayio Kayina Th, s/o M. Thohrii and D.Kaini, from Senapati District, for successfully getting through the UPSC examination conducted recently.

The Union hopes and prays that his success inspires others to scale for higher heights and bring more laurels, it added.

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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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