Two held

MNS: Discovering the movement of UG cadre in general area Heikakpoki, troops of 42 Assam Rifles of 26 Sector under HQ IGAR (South) launched operation in the area and apprehended one PLA cadre on 19 Dec 2011. The apprehendee was identified as No 306 Moirangthem Sanjit Singh alias Santosh, s/o Moirangthem Ibotombi Singh, r/o Khangbok […]

MNS: Discovering the movement of UG cadre in general area Heikakpoki, troops of 42 Assam Rifles of 26 Sector under HQ IGAR (South) launched operation in the area and apprehended one PLA cadre on 19 Dec 2011. The apprehendee was identified as No 306 Moirangthem Sanjit Singh alias Santosh, s/o Moirangthem Ibotombi Singh, r/o Khangbok Khunou Leikai, Thoubal. 01 x 9mm Pistol and 03 x live rounds of 9 mm were recovered from the apprehendee who alongwith recoveries were handed Kakching Police station.A combined force of 15th AR and Thoubal Police commandos apprehended a cadre of KYKL from Wangjing Bazar last evening around four p.m.
The apprehandee was identified as Mayengbam Premjit alias Hemanta (26) Pangaltabi Awang Leikai.

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ZUF not involved in blocking Gaikhangam

Imphal, Dec 18 NNN : Refuting to the report that Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) was involved in the recent Khoupum fiasco where Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) president Gaikhangam and some MLAs were “blockaded” by it, the outfit today washed off its hands regarding the incident. ZUF joint secretary Aihong Remroi said the allegation was […]

Imphal, Dec 18 NNN : Refuting to the report that Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) was involved in the recent Khoupum fiasco where Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) president Gaikhangam and some MLAs were “blockaded” by it, the outfit today washed off its hands regarding the incident.
ZUF joint secretary Aihong Remroi said the allegation was unfounded and baseless. The outfit then warns those elements responsible for dragging its name in the Khoupum incident. Remroi said the report was an attempt to tarnish the name of the ZUF by certain elements.

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Blooming tea industry

Guwahati, Dec 17 NNN : Tea industry is doing a roaring business and in the next three years time the industry’s turn-over will be almost double the present income. On Saturday, Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (Assocham) said the total turnover of India’s tea industry is likely to be Rs 33,000 crore […]

Guwahati, Dec 17 NNN : Tea industry is doing a roaring business and in the next three years time the industry’s turn-over will be almost double the present income.
On Saturday, Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (Assocham) said the total turnover of India’s tea industry is likely to be Rs 33,000 crore by 2015 from the current level of about Rs 19,500 crore. Assocham is the apex industry body and today’s revelation was based on its study.
With nearly 600,000 hectares under tea cultivation, the domestic tea industry is growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of about 15 per cent, according to the study titled ‘Indian Tea Industry’.
Assocham general secretary DS Rawat while releasing a booklet containing the findings of the study said, “India is world’s largest consumer, second largest producer and fourth largest exporter of tea after China and accounts for nearly 30 per cent of global output and nearly 25 per cent of tea produced worldwide is consumed in India.” “Branded market accounts for nearly 55 per cent of the total market and is growing at about 20 per cent while the unbranded market is growing at 10 per cent annually,” DS Rawat added.
About 35 lakh workers are employed in over 1,500 tea estates across India and about 65 per cent of these are employed indirectly. Assam produces more than half of India’s tea and accounts for more than 12 per cent of annual global tea yield, Assocham said.
Nearly 90 per cent of Indian households are regular tea drinker, the beverage being cheap, affordable and addictive. According to an Assocham estimate the tea production during the current year is likely to stay over 950million kg as against 966.4 million kg in 2010.
“Awareness about health benefits associated with moderate intake of tea is another significant factor behind this upsurge in its demand as now more and more people are familiar with healing properties of tea,” Rawat said. “It not only helps combat heart related ailments but also helps lower cholesterol, protects skin, keeps cancer at bay, strengthens bones and teeth and contains no calories, fat and salt.”
Historically regarded as a hot beverage, the penetration of tea in the non-alcoholic cold beverage segment is another driving force for this industry owing to the rising affinity towards ice-tea which currently accounts for over five per cent of entire non-alcoholic beverage market in India, Assocham said.

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AR recovers banned wild life product

Discovering the transportation of banned items, troops of 31 Assam Rifles of 26 Sector under HQ IGAR(South) launched operation in general area Harmol on 14 Dec 2011 and recovered 1,68,000 Nos of Tab Cetri – P (approx- 24 Kg) and 17 Kg x Pangolin Shells. The recovered items handed over to Office of the Narcotics […]

Discovering the transportation of banned items, troops of 31 Assam Rifles of 26 Sector under HQ IGAR(South) launched operation in general area Harmol on 14 Dec 2011 and recovered 1,68,000 Nos of Tab Cetri – P (approx- 24 Kg) and 17 Kg x Pangolin Shells. The recovered items handed over to Office of the Narcotics control Bureau and wildlife Dept, Imphal.

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One held

Troops of 6/8 Gorkha Rifles under Loktak Brigade of Red Shield Division, apprehended a PREPAK cadre from Ningthoukhong, Dist Bishenpur on 13 Dec 2011. Individual revealed his identity as Self Styled Corporal W Tomba Singh (31) son of Ibobi Singh, resident of Ningthoukhong Ward No 7, Dist Bishenpur. The apprehendee revealed that he is an […]

Troops of 6/8 Gorkha Rifles under Loktak Brigade of Red Shield Division, apprehended a PREPAK cadre from Ningthoukhong, Dist Bishenpur on 13 Dec 2011.
Individual revealed his identity as Self Styled Corporal W Tomba Singh (31) son of Ibobi Singh, resident of Ningthoukhong Ward No 7, Dist Bishenpur. The apprehendee revealed that he is an active member of PREPAK since 2001 and is involved in extortion and other underground activities on behalf of PREPAK, 6/8 Gorkha Rifles distributed clothing and rations to People’s Resource Development Community Care Centre in Bishenpur on 15 Dec 2011. The institute looks after HIV infected individuals.

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Sanajaoba death anniversary

The Second death anniversary of (L) Prof. N. Sanajaoba, former dean of Law Guwahati University was held at the premises of Ojha Sanajaoba memorial complex, Khurai Lairikyengbam Makha Leikai today. Prol. I.S. Khaidem, former VC, Mu, Prof. N. Rajmohon, president of Ojha Sanajaoba memorial trust graced the occasion as chief guest president and Dr. Arambam […]

The Second death anniversary of (L) Prof. N. Sanajaoba, former dean of Law Guwahati University was held at the premises of Ojha Sanajaoba memorial complex, Khurai Lairikyengbam Makha Leikai today.
Prol. I.S. Khaidem, former VC, Mu, Prof. N. Rajmohon, president of Ojha Sanajaoba memorial trust graced the occasion as chief guest president and Dr. Arambam Lokendra former director, AVRC, MU, Prof. Sairem Nilbir former principal, DM College of commerce, Prof. N. Joykumar deptt of history, MU also, attended the function as guests of honours.
The speakers remembered the contributions of Prof. N. Sanajaoba for the cause of Manipur.

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Withdrawal of AFSPA

The issue of partial revocation of AFSPA from some districts of J&K was discussed in the United Headquarters (UHQ) meeting held at Jammu on 09.11.2011. Decisions on matters affecting security are taken after evaluation of the situation on the ground and after detailed consultations among the Central Government, State Governments concerned and the Security Forces. […]

The issue of partial revocation of AFSPA from some districts of J&K was discussed in the United Headquarters (UHQ) meeting held at Jammu on 09.11.2011.
Decisions on matters affecting security are taken after evaluation of the situation on the ground and after detailed consultations among the Central Government, State Governments concerned and the Security Forces.
This information was given by Defence Minister Shri AK Antony in a written reply to ShriGopinathMunde and others in LokSabha today.

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Bomb

Two persons who came on a Honda Activa black in colour and having no registration number presented a Chinese hand grenade at the residence of Bijoy Koijam, MLA and Chairman of State Planning Board. The incident took place at his residence at Thongju Pheija Leitong this afternoon around 12.15 p.m. The youths asked if MLA […]

Two persons who came on a Honda Activa black in colour and having no registration number presented a Chinese hand grenade at the residence of Bijoy Koijam, MLA and Chairman of State Planning Board.
The incident took place at his residence at Thongju Pheija Leitong this afternoon around 12.15 p.m. The youths asked if MLA and his younger brother warjit Koijam and in the house. The incident took place when the MLA was campaigning election at Ucheckon area.
No arrests were made in this connection.

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