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Imphal, Feb 17: On Feb 16 at about 10:30 am. a combined team of CDO/Imphal East and 30 Assam Rifles arrested a KYKL (MDF) cadre namely, Sorokhaibam Saratchandra Singh (49) from Sawombung Bazar and one 9 mm Pistol loaded with two live rounds in the magazine was recovered from his possession. On verification, he disclosed that he joined KYKL (MDF) organization in the year 2010. He is now working under the command of Amuton from Keibi Taretkhul and he was involved in extortion of money from Sawombung areas the SP Imphal East today said in a statement.
Further, on the same day at about 2:30 pm, a team of CDO/Imphal Fast arrested one KCP (GS) cadre namely. Khundrakpam Anand Kumar Singh of Thoubal Haokha Maning Leikai from Khurai Lamlong Bazar near Bala Medical Store. On verification, he disclosed that he joined KCP (GS) organization in the year 2006 and was trained at Nongren in Myanmar and he was involved in extortion of money from general public, govt. officials, businessmen etc.
Again, on the same day at about 6:10 pm. a team of CDO/Imphal Fast arrested l(one) PULF cadre namely, Md. Hesammuddin (32) from Hatta near Orient Hotel. On verification, he disclosed that he joined PULF organization in the month of March 2011 through one SK of PULF organization, who was arrested in the year 2011 from SB! Avenue. Thangal Bazar and jailed for a period of one month. Further, he disclosed that he was involved in extortion of money from general public, govt. officials, businessmen etc. transportation of arms an d ammunition from one place to another.
Discovering the presence of UG cadres in Ward No.2, Dalpatti, Moreh of Chandel district, troops of 9 Assam Rifles of 26 Sector under HQ IGAR (South) launched operation in the area and apprehended four KNLF cadres on 16 Feb 2012. The apprehendees were identified as Jahudaa,19 yrs,s/o Lala,r/o Ward No.2,Dalpatti,Moreh,Thangnom Lian,46 yrs,s/o Hang Dothen,r/o Ward No.2,Dalpatti,Moreh,Khencensang Lian,19 yrs,s/o Thanghom Lian,r/o Ward No.2,Dalpatti,Moreh and Kamminien Kipgen,24 yrs,s/o Laithang Kipgen,r/o Ward No.7,Vill S Moljol,Moreh. One US made .38 Revolver with four live rounds, one Chinese made .22 Pistol with five live rounds and two IEDs, each weighing half kilogram with electric detonator and wire has been recovered from the apprehendees who alongwith recoveries were handed over to Imphal West police station.

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Imphal, Feb 16: One person was killed and 11 others received injuries when a Tata Magic carrying passengers collided with a track at Ushoipokpi chaobok Lamkhai under Lilong PS this morning around 6.30 a.m.
The Tata magic carrying passengers was preceding from Sangaiyumpham towards Imphal when the accident took place.
The victim was identified as Thangjam Pishak (34) Samram. He died on the way to hospital.
These injured were identified as Thangjam Paka (40) Langdum, Khogen (31), Md. Sattar (35), Sangaiyumpham, Md. Jakir Hussain (24), Sekmaijin Khunou, Wahengbam (o) Beena (45), Tangjing Heibung , Akoijam Ajit (40), Thoubal Achouba Mayai Leikai, Kh. Ibomcha (50), Thoubal Kiyam Litan Bok, Md. Fajal (40), Md. Salem (45) Md. Ibdula (40), SangaiYumpham Dam. As the Conditions of the injures were in a critical situation, they were referred to private hospitals.
A case was registered in this connection.

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Imphal, Feb 16: The Coordinating Body of Trade Unions, Manipur (CBTU) has called a 12-hour bandh from 6 am of February 28 to protest over ‘indifferent attitude’ of the State and Central Governments, to which the conglomerate of Central and State level trade unions and federations blamed for various sufferings of the people.
All the labourers and employees of banks, insurance companies, State and Central Governments offices, airport, transport, railway offices will stay away from their normal works and all the passenger vehicles, rickshaws will remain off the roads, markets will shut down and all the casual, master roll and contract workers including workers at un-organized sector will participate in mass picketing on the strike day, Coordinating Body of trade Unions, a conglomerate body of seven trade unions—AITUC, CITU, UTUC, TUCC, INTUUC, BMS and HMS, informed in a release today.
CBTU has also urged the UPA Government at the Centre and State government to implement various demands like severe punishment for the corrupt people, bring back the black money stashed away in foreign countries, regularize the labourers who are working under the Central -sponsored flagship programme and pay them regular wages and honorarium on the minimum wage rate, remove Armed Forces Special Powers Act, 1958, complete the ongoing repairing works on National Highways within this year and set up highway protection force, pay unemployment allowance to the unemployed youths of the State and establish industries which can provide jobs, etc.

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Imphal, Feb 16: Complaints have been received of ‘get-rich-quick’ or ‘earn-huge-return1 schemes offered by money swindlers in the recent past. The State Finance Department had issued a Public Notice on 16-05-2011 warning the people that these multilevel marking companies come under the Prize Chit and Money Circulation Scheme (Banning) Act, 1978 and, therefore, their operation and enrollment of member or participation therein is banned and provides for punishment and fine.
A representation was submitted by the representatives of Indian Direct Selling Association on behalf of some companies operating in the State against the Public Notice issued on 16-05-2011 requesting the State Government for distinguishing between the companies dealing with activities coming under the purview of Prize Chit and Money Circulation Schemes (Banning) (Manipur) Rules, 1978 and those such as direct/ Network/Multilevel Marketing dealing in the distribution of goods in order to avoid harassment and commercial losses to bona fide investors.
A Committee is constituted to distinguish the companies under the purview of Prize Chit and Money Circulation (Banning) (Manipur) Rules, 1978 and those direct selling companies. The committee will also examine the guideline to regulate the sale of goods and services outside of retail establishments known as Direct Selling and to provide for protection of the consumers who purchase goods and services from direct sellers. The following members will constitute the Committee:-
Commissioner(Finance), Govt. of Manipur-Chairman, Secretary(Law), Govt. of Manipur – Member, Director (Treasuries & Accounts), Manipur – Member, Superintendent of Police, CID(CB) – Member, Director(lnstitutional Finance), Manipur – Member Secretary.

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Imphal, Feb 15: Discovering the movement of UG cadre in Keibi of Ukhrul district, troops of 23 Assam Rifles of 10 Sector under HQ IGAR (South) launched operation in the area and apprehended two KCP(Noyon) cadres on 15 Feb 2012. The apprehendees were identified as Thangjam Naocha,20 yrs,s/o Th Sanaton and Moirangthem Iton Singh,18 yrs,s/o Ratan singh. Both r/o Keibi Awang Leikai,Lamlai,Imphal East.One hand grenade was recovered from the apprehendees.
In yet another incident, troops of 15 Assam Rifles and 36 Assam Rifles under HQ IGAR (South) launched joint operation in Khoirom Makha Leikai and apprehended one KYKL cadre on 15 Feb 2012. The apprehendee was identified as SS Central Committee Audit(Finance) Advisor, Bastimayum Tomba Sharma alias B Sharma,56 yrs,s/o Late B Manjasana Sharma,r/o Khoirom Makha Leikai and was handed over to Yairipok Police station.
On 14/2/2012 at about 10:30 am, a combined team of CDO/lmphal East and 30 Assam Rifles arrested 2 PLA cadres namely, (1) Elangbam Surchandra @ Khanganba Singh (32) s/o E. Nitai Singh of Pukhao Naharup Makha Leikai and (2) Ngangom Premkumar @ Lemba Singh (29) s/o Ng. Chaoba Singh of Keikon Maning Leikai from Nilakuthi area and one mobile phone (BYOND), 3(three) Nos. of M-16 live ammn., l(one) Mobile phone (Nokia) and 3(three) Nos. of live ammn. were recovered from their possession. On verification, Elangbam Surchandra @ Khanganha Singh (sl. No.l) disclosed that he joined PLA organization in the month of August 2008 through one Mr. LeiJangba and trained at Burma under army No. is 3153 and he is now holding the rank of S/S Lance Corporal and Ngangom Premkumar @ Lemba Singh (sl. No.2) disclosed that he joined PLA organization in the year 2007 through one S/S Maj. Temba and trained at Burma under army No. is 2925 and presently holding the rank of S/S Lance Corporal of PLA and they were working under the command of S/S 2nd Lt. Jayanta of PLA organization. Further, on the same day at about 12:30 pm, 2(two) more PLA cadres namely, (1) Maibani Dhanabir Singh s/o M. Nipamacha Singh of Mayang Imphal Thana Mamang and (2) Sanjenbam Sunita @ Lemchang Chanu (27) d/o S. Bomcha @ Danabir of Soto Dumai Bangladesh were arrested from Paona Bazar and Uripok Tourangbam Leikai respectively at the instance of Klangbam Surchandra ‘’ Khanganba Singh (sl. No.l) and l(one) mobile phone (Samsung). 4(four) Nos. of press release notes. 2(two) Diaries, 3(three) Nos. of M-16 live ammn and l(one) hand bag were recovered from their possession. On verification. Maibam Dhanabir Singh (sl. No. 1) disclosed that he is an active member of PLA organization and Sanjenbam Sunita @ Lemchang Chanu (sl. No.2) disclosed that she joined PLA organization in the year 2003 through one S/S Capt. Chaothoi and trained at Burma under army No. is 2717 and she is now holding the rank of S/S Sgt. and they were involved in the attacking by lobbing grenades and firing to the houses of Congress Workers and Congress Candidates and also extorted huge amount of money from genera! public, govt. officials, businessmen etc.
Again, on the same day at about 4:20 pm, a combined team of CDO/lmphal East and 28 Assam Rifles arrested 2(two) KCP (K.K. Nganba) cadres namely, (1) Phijam Rainson @ Amutombi @ Tayai Meitei (18) s/o Ph. Ibungobi of Pungdongbam Makha Leikai and (2) Sapam Thoinaoba @ Surendra Singh (20) s/o S. Ibohanbi of Sekta Makha Leikai from Kongpal Iranpham area and l(one) Chinese hand grenade was recovered from their possession. On verification, they disclosed that they joined KCP (K.K. Nganba) organization in the year 2011 through one Koktang of Sekta and presently working under the command of one Lairenlakpa of KCP organization and they were involved in extortion of money from general public, govt. officials . businessmen etc and transportation of ammunitions and ammunition from one place to another.
Further, on the same day at about 1:00 pm. a team of CDO/Imphal East arrested l(one) kidnaper namely. Md. Ajmal Shah (36) s/o Md. Amjad Shah of Kshetrigao Keikhu Mamang Leikai and rescued one Non-Manipuri namely , Pankaj Janardhan Salian (26) s/o Janardhah Khongapa Salin of Hemade Chol. Bhimnagar, VirtakaNagar, Thane. Mumbai from Keikhu Khetrigao area.

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MNS: A National Integration Tour, organized by 6/8 Gorkha Rifles of Loktak Brigade under the aegis of Red Shield Division, was flagged in on 15 Feb 2012 in a grand welcome ceremony by Maj Gen Binoy Poonnen, VSM, GOC 57 Mountain Division at Leimakhong.
The tour was initially flagged off on 30 Jan 2012 from Ningthoukhong, Bishnupur.
Speaking on the occasion, Maj Gen Binoy Poonnen, welcomed the children whom he termed as ‘Ambassadors’ of Manipur.
He expressed hope that the children would have imbibed the spirit of the vast, diverse and magnificent country that India is. He urged the children to strive hard for the development and progress of the beautiful and talented state of Manipur and make it occupy its rightful place of pride in the hearts and minds of every Indian. The GOC also remarked that this tour has achieved ‘Integration’ in the real sense by comprising of all major ethnicities of Manipur.

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Imphal, Feb 15: Six cadres of three different militant outfits today laid down arms before BSF DIG, Manipur and Cachar, Manoharlal Batham during a “home coming ceremony” held at 116 battalion of BSF Ningthoukhong Loktak Sector. The militants also handed a huge cache of arms and ammunition to the DIG.
The surrendered militants are self-styled lance corporal Solendro @ Inaoton, 26, Amarjit @ Mangaljao,17, Thangcha @ Lupheng,28, self-styled corporal Tungdim Jangam @ Mangboi Zou,46, all from UNLF, and L Naobi,28 of RPF/PLA and Hamish, publicity secretary of People’s United Liberation front (PULF).
The arms and ammunition they handed over to the border guarding force DIG during the home coming ceremony included four 9 mm pistols with 10 live rounds, one 7.65 mm pistol with five rounds, one country made 9 mm gun with two rounds and two Chinese hand grenades.
DIG BSF Sector Manipur, Angom Shamu, CRPF officials, Bishnupur district Additional Superintendant of Police LM Haokip among others attended at the surrender ceremony.

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Imphal, Feb 15: The president of Manipur State Congress Party (MSCP) Y. Mani said, the process of photo comparison might not be done properly as responsible officials of the state did not take part in the process. The party does not like re-poll for the state assembly election as it will lose time and money.
A meet the press organized by MSCP was held at Hotel Imphal this afternoon.
The party has no objection if ECI takes a decision in this connection. The ruling govt. remains a silent spectator in this context whether re-poll is a loss or gain to the govt, he has no knowledge supplementing the comment of Y. Mani the working president Kh. Debabratta said apart from re-poll, legal actions should be taken up and arrest the concerned PO and other officials for the polling stations if irregularities were found in the PS.
Most candidates of the party who faced election in the recently held poll also attended the press meet.
Awangbou Newmai of Tamei A/C said, out of 63 polling stations, complaints of 45 PS were made to ECI. No photos were found in some polling stations. If re-poll is necessary in this A/C, there will be another election in the same A/C.
Shri Thamarjit, a candidate of Keirao A/C said, out of 31 polling stations, complaints were found in five PS. There is no need for re-poll as it seems lack of authority.
Sumatibal Ningthoujam of Heirok A/C said, the SPo personnel cast their votes twice. The postal ballot papers were issued through SP and not through post. She was of the view that those votes of postal ballot should not be counted during counting of votes. The N. Syamananda of Uripok A/C also said, there is no question of re-poll but he asked how to identify bogies elector.
The candidate of 30-Lilong A/C Md. Azizur Rahman Shah said, according to electoral roll, he filed his nomination as Md. Azizur Rahman Shah but he expressed his dissatisfaction as his name was found as Md. Azizur Shah in the EVM. It is a sign of lack of transparency.
The spokesperson of the party Vivek Raj Wangkhem also attended the press meet.
Meanwhile, An Indian National Congress (INC) candidate’s photograph taken just before casting his vote in a polling booth was just disappeared and instead came out as a photograph of a different person in place during the recent Manipur polls.
Yamthong Haokip, an INC candidate from Saikul constituency was completely amazed when his photograph was found removed and put in a wrong photograph of another person in the voters’ photograph list. He said this while talking to the media here on Wednesday.
Haokip said his name was in the serial no. 1 in the electoral roll and that he cast his vote in first place in polling station 46/15 under Saikul constituency of Senapati district on the polling day on January 28.
He, however, said his own photograph which was taken by a polling officer was found displaced by another person photo. The matter came to light when photo comparison of electors was carried out two days ago.
The Election Commission has not yet taken up any step though the evidence of poll violation by means of photo mismanagement was found out by the Central observers, Haokip lamented.

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Imphal, Feb 14: Lui Ngai Ni will be celebrated tomorrow. Governor Gurbhachan Jagat said in a message, “I extend my heartiest greetings to the people of Manipur, especially to our Naga brethren, on the happy and auspicious occasion of Lui-Ngai-Ni, 2012.Lui-Ngai-Ni, in which the blessings of the Almighty God are sought for a bountiful and bumper harvest for the well being of mankind, is thecommon festival of the Nagas. Since it is also a Tourist Festival it occupies a unique position not only among the Nagas but also amongother communities of the North-East and the country. It also appeals for peace, harmony and humanism. The common objective of all religious and social systems is to ensure peace and achieve progress in the society. I am confident that the festival will be celebrated in its true spirit
and the sense of oneness gets strengthened as well as the bonds of brotherhood and friendship get ensured in celebrating the festival.
Let all of us join our Naga brethren in the celebration of the festival and also pray for peace and prosperity for the State of Manipur.Chief Minister, O Ibobi said in a message, “I extend my warm greetings and best wishes to the people of Manipur especially our Naga brethren on the occasion of Lui-Ngai-Ni festival, 2012.
Lui-Ngai-Ni is the seed sowing festival and the main festival of the Nagas. I hope that the festival will strengthen the bond of friendship and oneness among our people. May this seed sowing festival be celebrated in its true spirit and promote love, peace and unity amongst us and bring happiness and prosperity to all sections of people in the state. I convey my greetings to the people of Manipur and wish the celebration of Lui-Ngai-Ni festival a great success.The RPF also greeted the people on the occasion.

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Imphal, Feb 14: NNN The People Democratic Front (PDF) today welcomed ‘any political party’ to join in the event of the front forming the next government in Manipur whose polls held recently.
“We do not mind any party tying up with the PDF as the four-political party alliance may not obtain absolute majority though it would become the single largest alliance to win in the recent Manipur polls, Manipur Pradesh NCP president and Opposition leader Radhabinod Koijam said in a press conference at the party’s office in Thangmeiband here. He added, the election commission and the State Chief Election Officer (CEO) have been urged by NCP that further re-poll was not necessary where photographs of voters were not corresponding to another in the process of comparisons, but instead he demanded those votes should be invalidated.
The NCP president added, expenditure of candidates should also be reviewed in case re-poll is needed in the rigged-booths.
Radhabinod added, thousands of photos were found mismatched in respect of Saikul constituency and the more surprising was that photograph of a candidate from the constituency was turned out to be a photograph of a Nepalese.
The Opposition leader added, around 2500 electors were subjected to proxy voting in Wabagai constituency of Thoubal district under which 13 polling stations were rigged by mismanaging photographs.
Meanwhile, BJP Manipur Pradesh acting president professor S. Tiken told the media here that the recent crucial Manipur polls were not conducted in a free and fair manner, saying mass proxy voting was committed during the polling due to “inadequate security arrangements.”
Tiken added, the finding of the two days of photo comparisons has come up with a lot of proxy voters and the decision of the ECI is awaited by the people and said rigged-votes should be invalidated and that they should not be included in the counting of votes slated for March 6.
“BJP Central leaders, including some leaders from Manipur recently met with the Chief Election Commissioner of India and submitted a letter to him regarding illegal voting in the State,” Tiken informed.
It has become certain that there are a number of malpractices such as proxy voting, impersonation, mass rigging, booth capturing, etc. were committed during the January 28 polls based on the result found out by the Central observers in crossed checking of voters’ photo captured on the poll day with that of electoral roll, the BJP stated in the letter.
It also requested the Chief Election Commissioner to look into the matter and issue an order to take up the counting of vote on the basis of genuineness of the votes found in the crossed-checking and declare the other rigged-votes as invalid.

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Imphal, Feb 14 NNN: The protests demanding the unconditional release of jailed NSCN-IM leader Anthony Shimray from Tihar jail were carried out in Ukhrul and Chandel today.
More protest programmes have been lined up demanding the release of the NSCN leader.
Meanwhile, the Naga People’s Movement for Human Rights (NPMHR) and Naga Women Union under the aegis of ‘Campaign for the unconditional release of Anthony‘ affirmed today that they will continue to protest as long as Anthony Shimray is not released from Tihar Jail.
Anthony Ningkhan Shimray is the head of ‘foreign affairs’, National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM), reportedly a key person in the Indo-Naga peace talk.
“Anthony Ningkhan Shimray had participated in the peace talks as part of the negotiating team at least seven times in the past, including meetings in India and it is unacceptable that despite all these he was arrested while on his way to attend another round of peace talk at New Delhi,” said Dr Gina Sangkham and Aram Pamei who are respectively secretary general of NPMHR and president of Naga Women Union.
The two Naga leaders said they have been carrying out various forms of demonstration protesting his abduction and subsequent imprisonment as they believe that isolating him from the peace process is a pressure tactic of the Government of India to derail the peace talks.
“We ask the Government of India under such an atmosphere of suspicion and veiled penal threats how can we expect a solution to the Naga issue which would be mutually acceptable, honourable and long lasting?” the NPMHR and Naga Women Union questioned.
They reaffirmed their support for Anthony Ningkhan Shimray and said they will continue to protest till he is unconditionally released. A sit in protest organized by Tangkhul women Assn. was held at Gandhi Chowk Phuleithang, Ukhrul today.
The protesters are demanding safe release of NSCN (I/M) foreign secy, Anthoni Ningkhal Simray. The NSCN (I/M) leader was arrested from Bangkok in the year 2010 and since then his whereabouts are not known.The people of the area took part in the sit in protest.

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Imphal, Feb 13: Proxy voting in the valley districts of Manipur was much higher than that of hill districts in the recent crucial polls to the 10th State assembly on the final photograph comparison session today which has signaled another round of re-poll in various booths of two valley districts.
The Election Commission of India (ECI) will decide whether to hold re-poll in the polling booths where rigged-poll had been detected with the scanning of electors’ photos after the three observers, who have been discharged with the duty of photographs comparison, submit their finding and detection, Joint Chief Election Officer, Praveen told reporters here.
The inquiry process was sealed after taking signatures of the concerned Returning Officers (ROs) and the same will be submitted to the ECI tomorrow, Praveen said while informing that the details of the final photo comparison process was not with the State election office.
The ECI, for the first time in the country, has initiated the step of taking photograph of every voter on the polling day so as to avoid illegal voting, especially impersonation.
Wabagai constituency of Thoubal district turned out with the highest rate of proxy polling while comparing with two other constituencies of Imphal East district Keirao constituency and Andro constituency as shown by the telecast of the photo comparison process conducted at the office of the State election office here.
As many as 177 polling stations under 13 constituencies in six districts of the State engaged in electorate photograph comparison between that affixed on the electoral rolls and the photographs taken on the polling day January 28.
The process was conducted yesterday for Tamei constituency of Tamenglong district, Saikot constituency of Churachandpur district and Tengnoupal constituency of Chandel district and today, Keirao constituency and Andro constituency of Imphal East district, and Wabagai constituency of Thoubal district were under the final scanning. Wabagai constituency was found freely yielded to over 50 per cent proxy voting.
A large-scale rigged-polling had been committed in total violation of the election code of conduct issued by ECI, Chungkhosei Haokip, who contested the polls from Saikot constituency seat on BJP ticket told reporters while witnessing the conduct of photo comparison.
The photograph scanning process would bring a better result, Tourism Minister TN Haokip asserted. Besides Haokip, sitting MLAs T. Manga Vaiphei, Awangbou Newmai, Allauddin also came to witness the process.
Meanwhile, the three special observers of the ECI taking the task of voters’ photographs comparison work left Imphal for Delhi this afternoon, official sources said.

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Imphal, Feb 12: Troops of 33 Assam Rifles under the aegis of Red Shield Division and Bishenpur Police Commandos apprehended two women over ground workers of PLA, namely Keisham Ibeyaima Devi (15), D/o Late K Brajamohan Singh, r/o Yaiskul Hirohanba Laikai and Thokcham Seran Renubala Devi (37), w/o Late S Duven Singh, r/o Langthobal Thong Ahanbi from Kumbi Kayaibung area. They were working on the behest of Khelamba, SS Divisional Force Commander of PLA. The apprehendees were handed over to Kumbi Police Station.

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Imphal, Feb 12: Troops of 33 Assam Rifles under the aegis of Red Shield Division and Bishenpur Police Commandos apprehended two women over ground workers of PLA, namely Keisham Ibeyaima Devi (15), D/o Late K Brajamohan Singh, r/o Yaiskul Hirohanba Laikai and Thokcham Seran Renubala Devi (37), w/o Late S Duven Singh, r/o Langthobal Thong Ahanbi from Kumbi Kayaibung area. They were working on the behest of Khelamba, SS Divisional Force Commander of PLA. The apprehendees were handed over to Kumbi Police Station.

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Imphal, Feb 12: 30 Assam Rifles of 9 Sector under HQIGAR(S) organised a medical camp on 12 February 2012 at Sekta village in the Imphal East district. The idea of camp was conceived due to poor medical infrastructure in the villages which are away from the main hinterland. The camp was organised at a large scale to render the basic medical aids to the villagers residing in the area surrounding Sekta.
About 500 patients were rendered medical attention and free medicines. Moreover combined team of doctors from 30 Assam Rifles and RIMS hospital addressed the locals and educated them on the need of the hygiene and sanitation and precautions to be taken to avoid sexually transmitted diseases. The camp was attended by the denizens of Sekta, Huidrom and Pundongbam villages.
In another occasion, 37 Assam Rifles of 26 Sector organized a Leprosy Awareness programme on 11 February 2012 at Tuikong village of Chandel district along Indo – Myanmar border. The event was conducted by a team of medical officer and paramedical staff of the Unit. Medical check up and lecture extended to more 150 villagers.

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New Delhi, Feb 12: Manipur Tourism, led by tourism Commissioner Shri KK Chhetry, along with Dr.K.Shyamsunder, Dy. Director, Shri L. Ibochoubi, Tourist Officer and Smt Saichhingpuii, Section Officer, participated in the 19th South Asian Travel & Tourism Exchange, Pragati Maiden, New Delhi, 10th to 12th Feb, 2012 for promotion of Manipur as an important tourism destination for inbound tourists.
More than 30 countries like Turkey, Thailand, South Korea, Phillipines, Fiji, UAE, Greece, etc. and 100 travel & hospitality companies took part in the exchange of buyers & sellers of niche tourism products. Manipur Tourism did an aggressive campaign to promote the brand “Magnificent Manipur” and had close interaction with various tour managers, hospitality companies and eco-adventure industries. The Lalit Suri group of companies have shown keen interest in promoting polo and hotels, and will be presenting to the Government with a concrete plan. All tour operators acknowledged the significance of Manipur in the overall growth of the tourism industry of India and have agreed in principal to include destination Manipur in their travel itineraries. Cox & Kings were particularly enthusiastic and declared to increase Japanese tourists for pilgrimage related tourism to Manipur. Mystic Mountain Pvt Ltd, one of the largest private sector adventure tourism companies, agreed to establish a package deal for adventure tourists to Manipur.
Manipur Tourism will continue to tirelessly act to make Manipur a world class tourism destination according to KK Chhetry, Commissioner, Tourism, Govt of Manipur.

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New Delhi, Feb 12: Manipur Tourism, led by tourism Commissioner Shri KK Chhetry, along with Dr.K.Shyamsunder, Dy. Director, Shri L. Ibochoubi, Tourist Officer and Smt Saichhingpuii, Section Officer, participated in the 19th South Asian Travel & Tourism Exchange, Pragati Maiden, New Delhi, 10th to 12th Feb, 2012 for promotion of Manipur as an important tourism destination for inbound tourists.
More than 30 countries like Turkey, Thailand, South Korea, Phillipines, Fiji, UAE, Greece, etc. and 100 travel & hospitality companies took part in the exchange of buyers & sellers of niche tourism products. Manipur Tourism did an aggressive campaign to promote the brand “Magnificent Manipur” and had close interaction with various tour managers, hospitality companies and eco-adventure industries. The Lalit Suri group of companies have shown keen interest in promoting polo and hotels, and will be presenting to the Government with a concrete plan. All tour operators acknowledged the significance of Manipur in the overall growth of the tourism industry of India and have agreed in principal to include destination Manipur in their travel itineraries. Cox & Kings were particularly enthusiastic and declared to increase Japanese tourists for pilgrimage related tourism to Manipur. Mystic Mountain Pvt Ltd, one of the largest private sector adventure tourism companies, agreed to establish a package deal for adventure tourists to Manipur.
Manipur Tourism will continue to tirelessly act to make Manipur a world class tourism destination according to KK Chhetry, Commissioner, Tourism, Govt of Manipur.

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Imphal, Feb 12 NNN: A young woman’s photo cropped up when pressed the name of an old man. A male photo represents the voter of a female voter and vice versa.
These are the cases detected by the ‘Special Observers” sent by Election Commission of India (ECI) to Manipur for photo comparison of the voters.
The photo comparison process began today at the office of the chief electoral officer (CEO), Manipur following numerous complaints lodged by various political parties and candidates.
Manipur went to the poll on January 28 and the re-polls were held on February 4.
Dispatched by the Election Commission of India (ECI), Special Observers Sunil Gupta, chief electoral officer of West Bengal, D.K Pandey who is an IPS officer and Gaurav Dwivedi, director, department of Information Technology, Ministry of Information Technology arrived here on Saturday and the photo comparison of voters kick-started today. The comparison of voters’ photos will continue on Monday.
According to sources, altogether 76 complaints were received by the chief electoral officer, Manipur and were forwarded to the Election Commission of India. However, the ECI asked the CEO to go for photo comparison only for 35 complaints where the rest appeared to have been dismissed.
Mention may be made that photo identity cards were used by the voters during the elections. Not only that, even each of the voters were photographed by the polling authority after the casting of votes.

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MNS: Death Anniversary of Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya and Saheed Madhumangol was held today at State Party Head Office, Nityaipat Chuthek, Imphal at 1 PM. A floral tribute was held on the mark of two great souls of the Party.
Shri O. Shyamananda Singh, Incharge of Training Cell, BJP, Manipur Pradesh delivered speeches on life and contribution of Saheed Madhumangol in the National Politics and Shri N. Ibohal Singh, Former Gen. Secretary, BJP, Manipur Pradesh speeches on Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya, about his life and contribution to the Party and for the Nation.
Prof. S. Tikendra Singh, Vice President(President’s Incharge), Shri S. Lala Singh, Vice President, O. Shyamananda Singh, Incharge of Training Cell and Shri N. Ibohal Singh took part as President and Guests of Honour respectively. State Office bearers, Executive members and invitees and various Morchas and Cell members of the Party attended in the said function.

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Imphal, Feb 11: National integration tour team consisting of 30 students and 02 teachers from villages of Senapati dist arrived at Maram after 11 days of inspirational tour to Siliguri and Kolkata. The students visited Birla Planetarium, Victoria Memorial, Indian National Museum and various other places of interest. The students also had the opportunity of meeting GOC Bengal Area, Maj Gen K S Kumbar, VSM.
The tour had been flagged off by Maj Gen Binoy Poonnen, VSM GOC, Red Shield Div in presence of Brig A K Narula Cdr 59 Mountain Brigade on 30 Jan 2012.
The NIT was flagged in join 09 Feb 2012 at Maram by Comdt 5 AR. On interaction with the students it was heartening to see the kids with such enlightened and enriched experiences.
Twenty children and four teachers who were on the National Integration Tour organised by 5/9 Gorkha Rifles of Loktak Brigade under the aegis of Red Shield Division visited Rashtrapati Bhawan, India Gate and Raj Ghat where they paid tribute to the Father of Nation.

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