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Imphal. April 9 MNS NNN: The lack of discipline in the Manipur police and security personnel is due to lack of discipline and morality during their students’ life, which has now led to their involvement in serious crimes.
This was stated by Manipur home minister of Manipur G. Gaikhangam while speaking as the chief guest in the 42nd Foundation Day of National Students’ Union of India (NSUI), Manipur Unit at Congress Bhavan, Imphal on Monday. function to observe the foundation of NSUI at the Congress office.
All security personnel should try to inculcate good habit and should treat people well he further said. The government is also trying to look into the functioning of the Village Defence Force (VDF) he assured.
The Manipur home minister said that the government is working out ways and means to make the police department public friendly and win back the lost confidence of the people of the state who can no longer consider the police personnel as their protectors. The government is meeting and consulting the officials of the police department to steamline and improve the department, and also how best the Village Defence Force can be utilised, as the public is clearly not satisfied with them, he added.
Gaikhangam urged the members of NSUI to have good discipline and become good citizens so that such unfortunate incidents of involvement of police and security personnel in crimes can be stopped in future.
He reminded the students that though the NSUI is a frontal organisation of the Congress party, they should not consider themselves to be in politics and forget that they are students, and they should first be good disciplined students in order to be good leaders.
The NSUI have branches in 13 colleges in the state apart from NSUI Manipur unit and it is one of the biggest student organisations in South East Asia, stated T. Manga Vaiphei, who was a caretaker of NSUI Manipur unit, speaking as the president of the function. He also urged the office bearers of the students organisation to work sincerely for the betterment and welfare of the student community.

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Imphal. April 9 NNN: The Union Minister of State for Defence, Dr. MM Pallam Raju will be inaugurating the newly constructed road at Tamenglong.
The minister who will be accompanied by colonel DPK Pillai will visit Tamenglong on April 10 at 12 am to inaugurate the newly constructed road at Tamenglong by the Army as also other projects, according to PRO (Defence).
It is reported that the Union minister of State for Defence will first visit the border town Moreh before meeting the governor and the chief minister of the state. He will then visit Tamenglong to have a first hand account of the progress made in the work along the National Highway 37, which is under the Border Road Organisation (BRO).
The National Highway 37 (formerly NH-53) connecting Manipur with Assam and other parts of the country, often described as a second life line of Manipur, has been in the news for its deplorable condition for being muddy in summer and dusty in winter. It is through this road that most of the supplies of the state reach the capital Imphal, besides the National Highway 36 which also connects Imphal with Assam and other states through Nagaland.
It may be mentioned that though the highway passing through Dimapur in Nagaland is in a better shape
than the highway passing through Tamenglong district in Manipur, transporters prefer to face the hardship of taking the highway passing through Tamenglong in order to avoid extortion and demands if they pass through Nagaland.
It may also be mentioned that truck owners of Manipur has submitted a memorandum along with a visual recording of the present condition of the National Highway 37 to the Prime Minister of India requesting to expedite the black topping work undertaken by BRO before the rainy season sets in.
Meanwhile, it is reported that the chief minister of Manipur met the governor for nearly one hour on Monday. Though the reason for the visit of the chief minister is not definitely known, it is reportedly suspected to be in connection with matter concerning the expansion of the minister and the visit of the Union minister of state for defence.

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The Election of office bearers of the Zeliangrong Youth Front (Churachandpur Zone) was held today for the first time at Jeikulong (Tokpa) Village, Loktak Project under Henglep Sub-division, Churachandpur District. Representative from different Zeliangrong villages within Churachandpur District participated in the election procedure. Pou Romeo Palmei, former President, ZYF (AMN) who is the Returning Officer of the Election Commission, ZYF declared the following members as unanimously elected uncontest as the office bearers of ZYF (Churachandpur Zone) for the term 2012 – 2015 with immediate effect.
Elected members were Pou K. Mathew of New Canaan, Loktak Project as Chairman, Pou D.K. Katangam of Dimdonlong village and Pou Dangmei Jacob of Dimjanglong village as Vice – Chairmen and Pou M. Lunglailung of Thenjuang village as General Secretary.
Meanwhile, the President of the Zeliangrong Youth Front (Assam, Manipur & Nagaland) Mr. Titus Kamei, in pursuance to the Article 7(c) of the Constitution of the organisation which empowered and conferred the power upon him to appoint any sectional secretaries as per necessary have appointed Mr. David Kamei, s/o K. Namsinglung of Sempat village falling within the jurisdiction of Nungba Sub-Division, P.O & P.S Nungba, Tamenglong District, Manipur as Joint Secretary for the Zeliangrong Youth Front (Assam, Manipur & Nagaland) on 22nd March, 2012. Mr. David Kamei before appointed as Joint Secretary of the ZYF have in the past served in different district level organisations in different capacities/posts.
He shall starts discharging his duties with immediate effect.

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Imphal, Apr 7: Justice Altamas Kabir of the Supreme Court of India today inaugurated the functioning of the newly constructed High Court Complex of Imphal bench of Gauhati High Court in the presence of Manipur Chief Minister Shri O. Ibobi Singh, Justice AK Patnaik of the Supreme Court of India, Mrs Justice Gyan Sudha Misra of the Supreme Court of India and justice Jasti Chelameswar of the supreme Court of India.
Speaking at the occasion, Chief Minister O. Ibobi Singh said that Manipur has been deprived of its separate set up of High Court and the demand for its establishment at the earliest is justified and deserves the attention of Union Government. He also assured state government’s full cooperation towards the cause of setting up of a separate High Court in Manipur and urged the Judges for their support.
The Chief Minister said that creation of new High Court Complex would pave the way for early setting up of separate High Court of Manipur which would enable the people of Manipur to have easy access to justice. Huge pendency of cases and non-availability of adequate number of judges has caused untold suffering to the people of Manipur, he added.
The Chief Minister also said that the impressive new High Court Building is one of the major milestones Manipur State has achieved since the attainment of statehood and described the day as a landmark day in the institutional history of “Justice Delivery” in Manipur.
The Chief Minister also assured that he would look into the proposal for creation of 132 additional posts for the Imphal Bench of Gauhati High Court and grant necessary concurrence at the earliest.
Speaker of Manipur Legislative Assembly Th. Lokeshore Singh, MLAs, Chief Justices of Gauhati High Court, Andhra High Court and Kerala High Court, Judges of Gauhati High Court and Members of Bar Fraternity were also present on the occasion.
It may be noted that the new High Court Complex was inaugurated by Prime Minister of India Dr. Manmohan Singh on 3rd December, 2011. Construction work of the complex started in 2007 and its project cost is about Rs.130 crores. The State Government provided the land and also contributed 10 percent of the project cost.
A one day workshop on role of legal services authorities in assess to justice and juvenile justice was held at the auditorium of MFDC, Palace Compound today.
Justice Kabir who is also the executive chairman of national legal service authority said, it is necessary to provide legal aid service to every citizen of India. He was of the view that awareness programmes should be held so that people can collect legal views. Out of the total population of India, 40% belongs to children. Out of it 30% children lack parents guide. Therefore for such children India govt. take up welfare programmes, he said and added that to achieve such facilities, the role of legal services is important.

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Imphal. April 7 (NNN): For the first time in the history of the world, there will be more adults aged above 65 than children under five by 2050.
This was stated by Dr H. Satyajoti Singh, Medical Research Officer, PBCR, Regional Institute of Medical Sciences, Imphal. He was speaking at Mongpijang village, Sadar Hills, Senapati district as a resource person on Saturday in the one day World Health Day Seminar jointly organised by Gundung Cluster Committee and World Vision, Sadar Hills.
In the middle of the last century, there were just 14 million people in the world aged 80 and above, but by 2050 there will be around 400 million people in this age group, 100 million of them will be in China alone, said the resource person. He further said that people are living longer in most parts of the world where the income is high because of the success of public health care facilities in improving childhood survival and adult health.
Older people make valuable contributions to society as family members, as volunteers within communities and the wisdom they have gained throughout their lives makes them a unique resource for society, said Dr Satyajoti. He said that the greatest health threat to older people is noncommunicable diseases, heart diseases and stroke, and so we should ensure that no heavy burden is given to older people and their families and society should take proper care of them.
World Health Day is observed on April 7 each year. This day marks the anniversary of the World Health Organisation (WHO) which was founded on this day in 1948. For each World Health Day, WHO designates a health challenge or theme, such as Shape the Future of Life (2003), Road Safety (2005), International Health Security (2007), Anti-microbacterial Resistance : No Action Today No Cure Tommorrow (2011), and the theme for 2012 World Health Day is ‘Aging and Health’. As with other years’ themes, this theme is set in accordance to what WHO regards as current health issues within the world.
The slogan for 2012 World Health Day is : ‘Good Health Adds Life To Years’. This slogan helps reflect the WHO message that when people improve their health they enjoy fuller lives without the burden of health complications such as pain or disability, and remain productive longer and continue to contribute to society.

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Imphal, Apr 6: One legal aid clinic each were opened at Malom and Cheirap Court Complex, Uripok by Justice of Supreme Court.
Altmas Kabir , Gyan Sudha Nishra , AK Goil, Justice, Supreme Court, Chief Justice of Andhra Pradesh high Court Madan B. Lokur, Chief justice of Kearla High court Manjula Chelur, retd. Justice of Supreme Court HK Singh, Justice, Guwahati High Court, TNK Singh attended the function held at Malom.
Speaking on the occasion, justice Altmas Kabir said, the clinic opened today will provide justice to all. The clinic has the objective to provide free legal aid to Citizens.
Legal documents will also be distributed to the people. The clinic will be useless if it is non functional. Justice AK Goil also said, people don’t know their rights and don’t know whom to reort and where. After thoroughly examined the clinic, complains can be lodged with concerned authority.
Later and interaction programme was also held between the dignitaries and people of Malom. Justice Altmas Kabir also opened a legal aid clinic at Cheirap Court Complex.

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Imphal, Apr 6: One legal aid clinic each were opened at Malom and Cheirap Court Complex, Uripok by Justice of Supreme Court.
Altmas Kabir , Gyan Sudha Nishra , AK Goil, Justice, Supreme Court, Chief Justice of Andhra Pradesh high Court Madan B. Lokur, Chief justice of Kearla High court Manjula Chelur, retd. Justice of Supreme Court HK Singh, Justice, Guwahati High Court, TNK Singh attended the function held at Malom.
Speaking on the occasion, justice Altmas Kabir said, the clinic opened today will provide justice to all. The clinic has the objective to provide free legal aid to Citizens.
Legal documents will also be distributed to the people. The clinic will be useless if it is non functional. Justice AK Goil also said, people don’t know their rights and don’t know whom to reort and where. After thoroughly examined the clinic, complains can be lodged with concerned authority.
Later and interaction programme was also held between the dignitaries and people of Malom. Justice Altmas Kabir also opened a legal aid clinic at Cheirap Court Complex.

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Imphal, Apr 5: Governor, Gurbhachan Jagat said in a good Friday message, “I heartily greet the people of Manipur and specially our Jain brethren on the sacred and auspicious occasion of Mahavir Jayanti, 2012.
An outstanding apostle of peace and non-violence – Lord Mahavir showed the path to salvation through love, compassion, mercy, benevolence, forgiveness, non-violence and renunciation of materialistic world. He wished to build a new world order based on equality of ma.nkind transcending the barriers of caste, creed and religion and preached an eternal message of peaceful co-existence of humanity as a whole.
While celebrating the birth of Lord Mahavir, along with paying obeisance to this crusader of peace, we should pledge to follow the spiritual and ethical precepts which are an essential feature of this festival. Let us dedicate ourselves to the ideals, principles and eternal values espoused by Him, so that the celebration of Mahavir Jayanti is truly meaningful.”
Maj Gen Binnoy Poonnen, VSM, GOC, Red Shield Division and all ranks of the Division extended their warm greetings to the people of Manipur on the occasion of Easter Sunday.
God so loved Man – that he gave his only Son, so that man may be saved.
Easter is the celebration of the ‘Resurrection of Jesus’, bringing in fresh hope and love of the Almighty for the salvation of mankind.
Gen Poonnen said that, ‘many many years ago JESUS let the Romans crown ‘Him’ with a ‘Crown of Thorns’, on behest of the Sanhedrin and Pharisees who accused “Him” of blasphemy – so that all Mankind could be saved in the years ahead. He said that may the thorns of pain, communal animosity and killings be taken away by JESUS this Easter to herald in a new dawn, bring fresh hope and promises of peace, harmony and tranquility among the people so that Manipur may flourish .
Major General UK Gurung, YSM, Inspector General Assam Rifles (South) and All Ranks of Assam Rifles extends a very warm greetings and sincere goodwill to the people of Manipur on the auspicious occasion of “Good Friday”. May this day offer an opportunity to the people of Manipur to come together and work towards Peace and prosperity.

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Imphal, Apr 5: Moltuk Turmeric Grinding Plant was inaugurated by Maj Gen UK Gurung, YSM, IGAR (South) in Moltuk village of Khengjoi Block in Chandel District. The plant was constructed by 22 GRENADIERS of 26 Sector under the aegis of HQ IGAR(South) under Op Samaritan.
The pathfinder project, which is to be run by the Village Committee as a cooperative, will initiate socio- economic development of this small village and areas adjoining it by harnessing the turmeric produce and processing it into turmeric powder. During the inauguration ceremony the IGAR(S) interacted with the village chiefs of the region and distributed stationery items to the village chiefs as part of the felicitation ceremony to encourage spread of education in this far flung region of Manipur. IGAR(S) in his address emphasized that the Assam Rifles is committed to socio-economic upliftment of the region apart from its primary role of providing a safe and secure environment to the populace.
The event also included a cultural event showcasing the culture of people of Khengjoi block. The inauguration of Moltuk Turmeric Grinding Plant is pitted as the harbinger of prosperity and a step towards the development process in the region.

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Imphal. April 5 NNN : A daring escape was made by a village chief from his kidnappers in Churachandpur district of Manipur today at around 5 p.m. after giving the slip to four armed persons who had kidnapped him from the office of the sub divisional officer at Sielmat, about 2 km from Churachandpur police station.
The village chief identified as one Manglenpao Vaiphei (45), chief of Moldak village under Henglep sub-division, Churachandpur district was kidnapped by four armed persons around 11 a.m., said a police source. But he managed to escape from his abductors at around 5 in the evening today, added the source.
The incident happened when Manglenpao had gone to the office of the SDO of Henglep, which was temporarily located at Seilmat, about 2 km away from Churachandpur police station. He was reportedly kidnapped at gun-point from the campus of the SDO’s office by four persons who had come in an Alto car.
Police, when contacted, said that they have a confirmed report of the kidnapping but no FIR was filed or investigation was carried out as they had received no complain from family members or officials from the SDO’s office.
The four armed kidnappers is reported to be led by one Lenpao Haokip (47) of Zalenphai but at present staying at Tuibong village (both in Churachandpur district), informed the police source.
In the meantime, the whereabouts of the kidnapped truck driver Md. Abdul Nazeer is still not known though the truck he was driving has been brought back to Imphal. He was abducted by suspected Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) from Henbung village of Senapati district on April 2, according to police source.

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Imphal. April 5 NNN: Bus service ferrying passengers from Imphal to Jiribam, Silchar and other places through the National Highway 37 (formerly NH-53) will be suspended indefinitely from April 9 if an amicable understanding is not brought about between the government of Manipur and Imphal Silchar Road Transporters Welfare Society (ISRTWS) regarding the confiscation of all booking counters of the Society from Waheng Leikai, Imphal.
The police took away all booking counters from Waheng Leikai, Imphal on March 31 without any warning, alleged W. Sarat Singh, secretary of ISRTWS, and warned that bus service along the National Highway 37 would be suspended indefinitely from April 9, if an understanding is not reached between the state government and the transporters by April 8.
A joint meeting was held today at Waheng Leikai, Imphal participated by Imphal Silchar Road Transporters Welfare Society, Tamenglong District Bus and Transporter Welfare Association, Chingtam Road Transport Co-operative Society Ltd., and Imphal Tamenglong Road Transport Co-operative Society Ltd. in which it was resolved to suspend passenger bus service on National Highway 37 indefinitely from April 9, if the state government fail to bring an understanding with them on or before April 8, stated Sarat.
It may be mentioned here that the booking counters which had their offices along Waheng Leikai road were removed due to the eviction done about a couple of years ago for the expansion of the National Highway 37, and which had since then been operating from mobile booking counters put up in the open by the roadside.
The police had come on the morning of March 31 and had taken away all the booking counters put up on the roadside without giving any sort of warning, the transporters lamented.

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Imphal, April 5 NNN : Union home minister P Chidambaram has reportedly assured a delegation from Tamenglong district that the 91.95 km long Tamenglong-Tousem-Haflong Road be given to one work agency for developing the road but advised the delegation they should approach the Planning Comm
Former minister D.P Panmei said that the delegation led by him met P Chidambaram in New Delhi on March 30 in the latter’s office chamber and apprised him for the handing over of the 30 years long existing Tamenglong-Tousem-Haflong Road to the BRTF for developing. The delegation apprised the Union home minister that a special development package be extended to the ‘under-developed’ Tousem sub-division of Tamenglong district.
“After having paid a patient hearing, the Union minister assured us that another work agency be given charge to take care of the said road as BRTF is reluctant to take up the job,” D.P Panmei said.
The Tamenglong delegation also narrated the Zeliangrong history to the Union home minister, said D.P Panmei.

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Imphal. April 5 NNN : Three rivers flowing through the hill districts of Manipur, Barak, Irang and Iril, are reportedly flowing at very low levels now. Though the levels of water in rivers are naturally low during the dry season before the arrival of the monsoon, this season it has been reported to be unusually lower than previous dry seasons.
This came at the backdrop of the scarcity of potable water in the valley areas of Manipur which is becoming more problematic due to the low level of water in the rivers and ponds.
The condition in the hill districts can only be worse as the rivers and streams flowing through the hills are the main source of water there, and with the non-arrival of the rains till now the rivers and streams are just trickling through or already dried up.
Villages situated along the Barak river situated along this river in Senapati and Tamenglong districts have reportedly observed the drastic fall in the water level of the Barak river, which is said to be much lower than in previous dry seasons.
Similarly villages which are situated along the Irang river have also reportedly observed that the water level along these rivers are also comparatively low as compared to the water level during the previous dry seasons.
Based on the above observations reported by villagers living near the Barak, Irang and Iril rivers, it is clear that the cause of the unusual and extraordinary fall in the water level of these rivers can be attributed to the failure of the rain and the large scale deforestation of the hill areas of the state.
While the arrival or non-arrival of the monsoon is out of our hands and we can only pray to the rain gods for the early arrival of the rains to replenish the rivers and ponds of the state with life-sustaining water, the people of the state can do themselves much good by preventing large scale deforestation which has led to the present problem of scarcity of water in the state.
Deforestation can have catastrophic consequences in the next couple of decades if it is allowed to continue at the present rate.

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Imphal, Mar 31: Discovering the transportation of banned drugs in Lilong Turel Ahenbi of Imphal West district, troops of 28 Assam Rifles of 9 Sector under HQ IGAR(South) launched operation in the area and apprehended four drug peddlers on 30 Mar 12. The apprehendees were identified as Nuruddin,24 yrs, s/o Abdul Basis, r/o Lilong Makha Leikai, Ziur Rahman,27 yrs, s/o Islauddin, r/o Lilong Turel Ahenbi,Munir,37 yrs, s/o Abdullah alias Noor Rahman, r/o Lilong Turel Ahenbi and Yahiya,30 yrs, s/o Abdul Gaffar, r/o Lilong Sarukhong. Six kgs of Poppy Husk, one processing machine and four tin of Lime stone were recovered from the apprehendees who alongwith recoveries was handed over to Narcotic Control Bureau, Imphal.
Meanwhile, Medical team of 35 Assam Rifles of 26 Sector under HQ IGAR (S) organized a medical camp at Aigejang Village on 30 March 2012. A total of 225 patients from Aigejang and nearby areas were diagnosed and provided medicines.
In another occasion,18 SIKH of 9 Sector under HQ IGAR(S) provided ration to Oinam Ibohal Polyclinic School, Keishampat which is a boarding cum computer training centre for physically handicapped and blind.
Similarly,36 Assam Rifles of 26 Sector under HQ IGAR(S) distributed sports items to the “Evergreen English Medium School’, Phoilen. The items were handed to the school authority in a function held at Phopilen village on 29 Mar 12.

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Imphal, Mar 31: Discovering the transportation of banned drugs in Lilong Turel Ahenbi of Imphal West district, troops of 28 Assam Rifles of 9 Sector under HQ IGAR(South) launched operation in the area and apprehended four drug peddlers on 30 Mar 12. The apprehendees were identified as Nuruddin,24 yrs, s/o Abdul Basis, r/o Lilong Makha Leikai, Ziur Rahman,27 yrs, s/o Islauddin, r/o Lilong Turel Ahenbi,Munir,37 yrs, s/o Abdullah alias Noor Rahman, r/o Lilong Turel Ahenbi and Yahiya,30 yrs, s/o Abdul Gaffar, r/o Lilong Sarukhong. Six kgs of Poppy Husk, one processing machine and four tin of Lime stone were recovered from the apprehendees who alongwith recoveries was handed over to Narcotic Control Bureau, Imphal.
Meanwhile, Medical team of 35 Assam Rifles of 26 Sector under HQ IGAR (S) organized a medical camp at Aigejang Village on 30 March 2012. A total of 225 patients from Aigejang and nearby areas were diagnosed and provided medicines.
In another occasion,18 SIKH of 9 Sector under HQ IGAR(S) provided ration to Oinam Ibohal Polyclinic School, Keishampat which is a boarding cum computer training centre for physically handicapped and blind.
Similarly,36 Assam Rifles of 26 Sector under HQ IGAR(S) distributed sports items to the “Evergreen English Medium School’, Phoilen. The items were handed to the school authority in a function held at Phopilen village on 29 Mar 12.

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Imphal, March 31 (NNN): First time elected MLA from Saikul assembly constituency Yamthong Haokip toured parts of his constituency today overseeing the road condition and meet people. Driving down a bumpy and dusty road along with his supporters, Yamthong Haokip said Saikul constituency which has been neglected for so long will see a fresh lease of life soon. The Saikul representative said he will not disappoint his people.
The stretch of road from Imphal to Saikul is a nightmare for the commuters as potholes and dust disrupt them. If a vehicle runs before another one, the driver of the tailing vehicle is lost in the thick cloud of dust as the visibility becomes almost nil.
“During dry season, the bumpy road and dust have been the cause of concern and during rainy season different problems crop up,” rues Lalboi Haokip, a resident of Saikul.
Speaking at Tuinamjang village in a programme, Yamthong Haokip said he will share the hardship of the people of his constituency of his people and put his maximum effort to address the problems.
After touring parts of his constituency in the first half of the day, Yamthong Haokip came to Saikul bazar and attended the closing ceremony of the 2nd Khanglai Meet, 2012 which was an open football tournament of the Kuki-Chin-Mizo.
Addressing at the programme, the Saikul MLA expressed happiness saying in spite of the backwardness of the area, the people could organise a big sports meet as the 2nd Khanglai Meet, 2012. Besides contributing a financial help and donating sports items to the organisers of the sports meet, Yamthong Haokip assured that he would fully endorse the organisers of Khanglai Meet in the coming years.
Also expresing his happiness for giving an opportunity to serve the Saikul constituency, Yamthong Haokip assured the mammoth gathering that he will not waste time in putting his effort and attention in order to bring all rounds development in the constituency. “Kindly extend your co-operation to me, I will try my best to bring all rounds development in Saikul constituency,” appeals Yamthong Haokip.
Also addressing the sports meet, Kuki Inpi, Saikul block president Thangkam Hangmi expressed his hope that if this type of sports meet is held often, many talented youngsters will have exposure. He urged the organisers not to discourage in organising such events though hardships are on their way and effort.

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Imphal. March 31 : The 12 hour bandh called today by the militant outfit Maoist Communist Party over the death of two handymen of a bus which caught fire while they were sleeping inside it affected normal life in Imphal and other districts of the state. The two markets of the capital, Imphal, Thangal Bazar and Paona Bazar bore a deserted look as all shops remained closed. Educational institutions, banks, business establishments and government offices were also closed due to the general strike called from 6 in the morning to 6 in the evening today.
Inter-state and inter-district transportation was severely affected as buses, vans, autos remained off the road, and only few private vehicles could be seen plying on the roads of Imphal.
The general strike had been called by the Maoist Communist Party to condemn the killing of the two young handymen Ningthoujam Mangal alias Naoba, 18, s/o N. Shanti of Wangoi Laiphakpam, Thoubal district and Abung @ Boy, 19, of Singhat, Churachandpur district who were sleeping in the bus (Ayangleima) owned by one Adhikarimayum Dhanabir of Keisampat Leimajam Leikai. The bus was operating bus service between Imphal and Churachandpur.
It may be mentioned the two handymen were rushed to the Regional Institute of Medical Science with burn injuries by local people, but the succumbed to their injuries at the hospital. It may also be mentioned that passenger bus service on the Imphal-Churachandpur road had been stopped a few days before the unfortunate incident following disagreement over certain matters between the All Manipur Bus Owners Federation and All Lamka Taxi Owners’ Society.

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Imphal, Mar 30: Loktak Brigade under the aegis of Red Shield Division organized an ex-servicemen rally at Bishnupur on 30 Mar 2012. The rally was addressed by Commander, Loktak Brigade which was attended by 60 ex-servicemen including veterans, war widows and dependents. The key issues highlighted during the rally were generating re-employment opportunities for ex-servicemen in the state and looking into the possibility of encouraging every ex-servicemen to join ECHS. The dependents and war widows present in the rally also emphasized the need to increase the number of reserved seats in engineering and medical colleges in Imphal, with the increase in number of defence personnel in the region. The Loktak Brigade assured the ex-servicemen fraternity that any difficulties in processing of documentation, their financial or pension dues or any other problems faced by them will be addressed at priority and at appropriate level. Medical facilities were also provided by ADS, Loktak Brigade to the ex-servicemen on culmination of the rally. Based on the success and positive response it was decided to conduct ex-servicemen rally on monthly basis in future.
The Army Battalion at Tamei under the aegis of Red Shield Division provides sports equipment like Footballs, Football nets and 07 pairs of shoes to village authorities of Chuchekhope.

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Imphal, March 30 NNN: If the state government fails to give ‘appropriate action’ on the four rapists in five days time, a large number of organisations, mostly women based, will start resorting to stern forms of democratic agitation.
A woman was coming in a Shaktiman truck along with her brother-in-law identified as one Sangthairung from their village L. Khunou Khoupum of Tamenglong district but they were intercepted by occupants of a car at around 2 am on March 22 at a place called Keinou Awang Leikai. The occupants of the car (a Santro), all four of them, and beaten up the man but took away his sister -in law and raped her. The culprits also allegedly robbed off Rs 6500 and 40 kg of chilli.
In the morning, the victims lodged a complaint to the police and in the afternoon of the same day the police arrested the four culprits.
The culprits have been identified as one L Rojit Singh (28) of Porompat, Ch Ibomcha (37) of Thongju Boroi Makhong and Ksh Kennedy (37) of Kongpal and S Bijen Singh (34) of Uripok. The last two are said to be the IRB personnel. They have been arrested from Sangaipat Sericulture Complex by the Bishnupur police. A country made pistol along with a magazine was recovered from the culprits.
On Friday, 22 women based organisations have submitted a joint memorandum to the state chief minister demanding to award some drastic forms of punishment to the rapists within five days time counting from today. In the event of the failure from the government side to act on the rapists in the given time frame, these 22 organisations have threatened to resorting a stern form of democratic agitation. The four rapists are now languishing in jail in Imphal.

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