President meets children

Mail News Service New Delhi, Feb 6: Twenty children and four teachers of the National Integration Tour organized by 6/8 Gorkha Rifles of Loktak Brigade under the aegis of Red Shield Division, had an interaction with Pratibha Devi Singh Patil, President on 03rd Feb 2012 at Rashtrapati Bhawan, New Delhi. The children also presented a […]

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New Delhi, Feb 6: Twenty children and four teachers of the National Integration Tour organized by 6/8 Gorkha Rifles of Loktak Brigade under the aegis of Red Shield Division, had an interaction with Pratibha Devi Singh Patil, President on 03rd Feb 2012 at Rashtrapati Bhawan, New Delhi.
The children also presented a traditional Manipuri shawl and interacted with the President for about 30 minutes in the Committee Room of Rashtrapati Bhawan and shared their experiences. The First Citizen of the country encouraged the children to work towards the prosperity of Manipur and India.
A three hours guided tour of the Rashtrapati Bhawan was arranged for the team in which they saw the famous Mughal Gardens, the Circular Garden, Mini Zoo, Marble Museum, Kitchen Musuem, Gift Gallery, Delhi Durbar, Jaipur Column, Banquet Hall and the famous Ashoka Hall, which incidentally is also the venue for various ceremonial functions.

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Widow found dead

Imphal, Feb 6: A 40-year-old widow was found dead at Kangkap Centre public ground in Churachandpur district early morning Monday, a police source said. Police said at around 5 am a naked body of a middle age woman, who was later identified as a widow, was found by locals near Kangkap Centre public ground about […]

Imphal, Feb 6: A 40-year-old widow was found dead at Kangkap Centre public ground in Churachandpur district early morning Monday, a police source said. Police said at around 5 am a naked body of a middle age woman, who was later identified as a widow, was found by locals near Kangkap Centre public ground about a 100 yards distance from Churachandpur police station.
The deceased has been identified as Ngaisuanching, 40 d/o Paukhonei of Maukt Snghat sub-division.
The police said prima facie indicates that she had been raped and murdered by unidentified persons, adding that they have started an investigation in connection with the murder.
Meanwhile, a cadre of the militant outfit HPC (D), a faction of the Hmar People’s Convention, was killed by suspected militants of a rival faction at around 7:30 am today.
Sources said Gibeon, 34 s/o Saplien Phang of Rengkai village in Churachandpur district, was reportedly kidnapped by an unspecified number of cadres of a rival faction late last night from his house. It is believed that he was killed after severely beaten up, sources said.

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Widow found dead

Imphal, Feb 6: A 40-year-old widow was found dead at Kangkap Centre public ground in Churachandpur district early morning Monday, a police source said. Police said at around 5 am a naked body of a middle age woman, who was later identified as a widow, was found by locals near Kangkap Centre public ground about […]

Imphal, Feb 6: A 40-year-old widow was found dead at Kangkap Centre public ground in Churachandpur district early morning Monday, a police source said. Police said at around 5 am a naked body of a middle age woman, who was later identified as a widow, was found by locals near Kangkap Centre public ground about a 100 yards distance from Churachandpur police station.
The deceased has been identified as Ngaisuanching, 40 d/o Paukhonei of Maukt Snghat sub-division.
The police said prima facie indicates that she had been raped and murdered by unidentified persons, adding that they have started an investigation in connection with the murder.
Meanwhile, a cadre of the militant outfit HPC (D), a faction of the Hmar People’s Convention, was killed by suspected militants of a rival faction at around 7:30 am today.
Sources said Gibeon, 34 s/o Saplien Phang of Rengkai village in Churachandpur district, was reportedly kidnapped by an unspecified number of cadres of a rival faction late last night from his house. It is believed that he was killed after severely beaten up, sources said.

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AR statement of firing on women

Mail News Service Imphal, Feb 5: A news report published in 05 Feb 2012 edition of local dailies claims that four women were hurt including two who received bullet injuries when AR personnel fired several shots to quell a mob in Moreh Ward No 4, near Gate No 2 on 04 Feb 2012. Above news […]

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Imphal, Feb 5: A news report published in 05 Feb 2012 edition of local dailies claims that four women were hurt including two who received bullet injuries when AR personnel fired several shots to quell a mob in Moreh Ward No 4, near Gate No 2 on 04 Feb 2012.
Above news report is absolutely false and baseless. As mentioned in press release issued by PRO, IGAR(S), Assam Rifles had confirmed information regarding presence of miscreants who had sneaked inside Moreh to disrupt the re-polling held on 04 Feb 2012.
Acting on above input when they approached the target house, suspected militants opened fire and escaped towards International Boundary. Troops of Assam Rifles keeping in mind presence of innocent civilians in vicinity, maintained strict fire discipline. Since suspects were firing indiscriminately, to ensure safety of innocent people, troops of Assam Rifles carried out controlled and aimed fire on fleeing suspects. At no point of time firing was resorted to quell the mob. No women were hurt or received gun shot wounds which has again been verified from Moreh Community Health Centre where they were allegedly admitted as per the news reports.
AR requested people of Manipur not to fall prey to such malicious reports which are generated by anti social elements to weaken the bond of faith and friendship between people of this beautiful state and AR.

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Educational tour

1/11 GR of 27 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of “Red Shield Division” organized an education tour for school children of Churachandpur to Delhi and Mumbai. The project had been taken up as part of the Military Civic Action by 27 Sector AR. Twenty school children from various parts of the district are being […]

1/11 GR of 27 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of “Red Shield Division” organized an education tour for school children of Churachandpur to Delhi and Mumbai. The project had been taken up as part of the Military Civic Action by 27 Sector AR. Twenty school children from various parts of the district are being sponsored to visit various places of interest in Delhi & Mumbai. The tour spanning over 14 days has everything to offer to the students ranging from visit to places of historical relevance, defence establishments and loads of entertainment. The students will also be taken on visit to navel warships.
A flagging off ceremony to kick start the tour was held at HQ 27 Sector AR on 03 Feb 2012 presided over by Brig VS Ranade, Commander 27 Sector AR. He interacted with the students and explained to the children about the tour & what awaits then in next 14 days.

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Four wounded in AR firing at Moreh

Imphal, Feb 4 (NNN): At least four women were wounded when Assam Rifles personnel on Saturday fired several shots to quell a mob, mostly women who tried to pull back two youths suspected to be underground cadres from them close to international border gate at Moreh town. Meanwhille, four IEDs were recovered during a raid […]

Imphal, Feb 4 (NNN): At least four women were wounded when Assam Rifles personnel on Saturday fired several shots to quell a mob, mostly women who tried to pull back two youths suspected to be underground cadres from them close to international border gate at Moreh town.
Meanwhille, four IEDs were recovered during a raid in a residence of a PLA overground worker in Imphal East today.
The firing incident occurred this morning near international border gate no. 2 on the side of border town of Moreh when local women attempted to pull over two suspected local youths from the troops of Assam Rifles who were trying to whisk them away, leading to a violent standoff between the two sides following which the troops resorted to firing several rounds wherein four women were hurt including two women who received bullet injuries.
One of the youths was identified as Hidam Shyamo Singh, 17 of Moreh Ward No. 4.
Sources said a large crowd of Moreh residents, mostly women blocked their way demanding release of the two youths, telling them they were innocent when the Assam Rifles troops was about to leave the area, resulting in a scuffle.
The Assam Rifles personnel resorted to firing when the crowd resisted and blocked their way besides they fired several shots to control the mob and make their way.
The injured included Hidam Manitombi Devi (58), mother of the detained youth Shyamo and other three women, including a younger sister of Shyamo.
They have been shifted to the Moreh Community Health Centre. Their condition was not life threatening, sources said.
In another unrelated incident, four IEDs (Improvised Explosive Devices) of 4.5 kg were retrieved by security forces on Saturday during a follow up action to the arrest of an over-ground worker of the People Revolutionary Army (PLA), a police source said here.
Gurumayum Khugamani Sharma @ Inao @ Nanao @ Bimol (23) son of G Ibomcha Sharma of Wangkhei Pukhrambam Leirak, Imphal East district was arrested by a combined team of Manipur police commandos and 9 Sector Assam Rifles around 1.30 pm at southern side of Palace Gate traffic point.
Khugamani was nabbed when the combined team conducted a mobile frisking and checking at Palace Gate around 1 pm, a senior police official said.
On spot verification, the arrested admitted that he was working as an over-ground worker for the proscribed RPF/PLA since 2009.
A former member of the Manipuri Students’ Federation (MSF), Khugamani is now also a member of Royal Riders, Manipur, the officer said and added that the four IEDs weighing around 4.5 kg along with two detonators, two transmitters and one remote control device were recovered from his house where the combined force raided based on the statement given by him during interrogation.
Police further revealed that the explosive devices was handed over to him by one Robertson of the PLA on January 14 last for planting at various places to disrupt the Republic Day 2012 celebration as well as the conduct of 10th Manipur Legislative Assembly on January 28 last.
The outfit planned to fix the devices at Lamlong Bridge, Minuthong Bridge and Thong Nambonbi, all in Imphal city area. However, the plan was failed due to tight security, the official added.

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Militants nabbed

Mail News Service Imphal, Feb 3: A team of commandos Imphal east apprehended a cadre of KCP(MTF) involves in the hurling of Congress(I) workers recently. The apprehandee was identified as Nameirakpam Anand alias Bali (25) Yairipok NOngbrang Mayai Leikai. He was arrested from M.U main gate yesterday. One Nokia mobile phone and five numbers of […]

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Imphal, Feb 3: A team of commandos Imphal east apprehended a cadre of KCP(MTF) involves in the hurling of Congress(I) workers recently.
The apprehandee was identified as Nameirakpam Anand alias Bali (25) Yairipok NOngbrang Mayai Leikai. He was arrested from M.U main gate yesterday.
One Nokia mobile phone and five numbers of AK ammunition were seized from his possession. During investigation, the arrested revealed that he along with one David of Sawombung area collected three Chinese hand grenades from one Abrishram of Tentha Khunou Bazar and both of them along with one Ahanthem Amujao of Sawombung gate involved in the hurling of two grenades at the house of congress workers viz, Ninghoujam Borajao, Sawombung Gate on January 27, Athokpam Kunjo (53) near Sawombung Hight School on January 28 and they were now working for CORCOM.
He further disclosed that he joined KCP (MTF) through one self-styled Sgt. Maj. Pilot in 2008 and trained at Nerun Church, Goa under army no 307 under the command of Pilot. He is at present working under the command of self-styled Second Lt. Paikhomba.
In a search operation jointly carried out by troops of 33 Assam Rifles under Loktak Brigade of the Red Shield Division alongwith Bishenpur Police Commandos in Wangu Parking area on 01 Feb 2012, apprehended three over ground workers of KYKL group namely Amom Rane Meitei, s/o Late Amom Manaotom Meitei, age 58 years, Le Sangthem Jayonta alias Komol Meitei s/o Late Leisangthem Babu Meitei, age 38 years and Haojam Joymani Singh, s/o of Haojam Abungjao Singh, age 35 years. All three Over Ground Workers are resident of Wangu Awang Leikai. They were tasked to terrorise and intimidate political workers during election period. The apprehendees were handed over to Bishenpur Police Station.

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Militants nabbed

Mail News Service Imphal, Feb 3: A team of commandos Imphal east apprehended a cadre of KCP(MTF) involves in the hurling of Congress(I) workers recently. The apprehandee was identified as Nameirakpam Anand alias Bali (25) Yairipok NOngbrang Mayai Leikai. He was arrested from M.U main gate yesterday. One Nokia mobile phone and five numbers of […]

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Imphal, Feb 3: A team of commandos Imphal east apprehended a cadre of KCP(MTF) involves in the hurling of Congress(I) workers recently.
The apprehandee was identified as Nameirakpam Anand alias Bali (25) Yairipok NOngbrang Mayai Leikai. He was arrested from M.U main gate yesterday.
One Nokia mobile phone and five numbers of AK ammunition were seized from his possession. During investigation, the arrested revealed that he along with one David of Sawombung area collected three Chinese hand grenades from one Abrishram of Tentha Khunou Bazar and both of them along with one Ahanthem Amujao of Sawombung gate involved in the hurling of two grenades at the house of congress workers viz, Ninghoujam Borajao, Sawombung Gate on January 27, Athokpam Kunjo (53) near Sawombung Hight School on January 28 and they were now working for CORCOM.
He further disclosed that he joined KCP (MTF) through one self-styled Sgt. Maj. Pilot in 2008 and trained at Nerun Church, Goa under army no 307 under the command of Pilot. He is at present working under the command of self-styled Second Lt. Paikhomba.
In a search operation jointly carried out by troops of 33 Assam Rifles under Loktak Brigade of the Red Shield Division alongwith Bishenpur Police Commandos in Wangu Parking area on 01 Feb 2012, apprehended three over ground workers of KYKL group namely Amom Rane Meitei, s/o Late Amom Manaotom Meitei, age 58 years, Le Sangthem Jayonta alias Komol Meitei s/o Late Leisangthem Babu Meitei, age 38 years and Haojam Joymani Singh, s/o of Haojam Abungjao Singh, age 35 years. All three Over Ground Workers are resident of Wangu Awang Leikai. They were tasked to terrorise and intimidate political workers during election period. The apprehendees were handed over to Bishenpur Police Station.

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Re-poll today in 34 PS

Mail News Service Imphal, Feb 3: The re-poll of 34 polling stations of five hill districts of Manipur will be held tomorrow. Out of 131 PS in Chandel, re-poll will be held in eight PS, re-poll in Ukhrul district will be held in nine PS, re-poll in eight PS, in Senapati, four in Tamenglong and […]

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Imphal, Feb 3: The re-poll of 34 polling stations of five hill districts of Manipur will be held tomorrow. Out of 131 PS in Chandel, re-poll will be held in eight PS, re-poll in Ukhrul district will be held in nine PS, re-poll in eight PS, in Senapati, four in Tamenglong and five in Churachandpur will also be held. Shri Alokkumar Roy IPS will be the incharge of police observers for Chandel and Ukhrul while N. Sridar Rao IPS, Deshraj Singh IPS and Mahendra Pratap IPS will also be the police observers of Senapati, Tamenglong and Churachandpur.
The telephone nos. of media centre in respect of Chandel, Ukhrul, Churachandpur, Senapati, Tamenglong are 8974212765, 9402081898, 9856362620, 9856603086 and 9436448831 respectively.
For the re-poll of 41-Chandel and 42-Tengnoupal A/Cs being held tomorrow, Polling personnel left the district head quarter for their destination.
The DEo, Chandel Th. Chittaranjan while flagging off the personnel wished the re-poll free and fair.
The total voters for these eight polling stations is 6069. The polling personnel of 45-Chingai also left Ukhrul district head quarters for their respective polling stations today.
Re-poll will be held in nine polling stations.The Re-poll will be done at (a) 41-Chandel A.Cj^41/23. 41/27, 41/31, 41/40 & 42-Tengnoupal – 42/8, 42/50, 42/58 & 42/60 in Chandel District; (b) 45-Chingai(ST) AC – 45/41, 45/44, 45/45, 45/46,-45/49, 45/50, 45/54, 45/56 & 45/57 in Ukhrul District; (c) 48 Mao (ST) A.C. – 48/22 & 49 Tadubi (ST) A.C. – 49/15, 49/16, 49/17, 49/18, 49/19, 49/21 & 49/22 in Senapati District; (d) 52-Tamei (ST) A.C. – 52/41; 53-Tamenglong (ST) A.C. – 53/3, 53/22, & 54-Nungba (ST) A.C. – 54/9 in Tamenglong District; and (e) 55-Tipaimukh – 55/01, 55/29; 56-Thanlon – 56/3, 56/08 & 57-Henglep – 57/36 in CCpur District

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Re-poll today in 34 PS

Mail News Service Imphal, Feb 3: The re-poll of 34 polling stations of five hill districts of Manipur will be held tomorrow. Out of 131 PS in Chandel, re-poll will be held in eight PS, re-poll in Ukhrul district will be held in nine PS, re-poll in eight PS, in Senapati, four in Tamenglong and […]

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Imphal, Feb 3: The re-poll of 34 polling stations of five hill districts of Manipur will be held tomorrow. Out of 131 PS in Chandel, re-poll will be held in eight PS, re-poll in Ukhrul district will be held in nine PS, re-poll in eight PS, in Senapati, four in Tamenglong and five in Churachandpur will also be held. Shri Alokkumar Roy IPS will be the incharge of police observers for Chandel and Ukhrul while N. Sridar Rao IPS, Deshraj Singh IPS and Mahendra Pratap IPS will also be the police observers of Senapati, Tamenglong and Churachandpur.
The telephone nos. of media centre in respect of Chandel, Ukhrul, Churachandpur, Senapati, Tamenglong are 8974212765, 9402081898, 9856362620, 9856603086 and 9436448831 respectively.
For the re-poll of 41-Chandel and 42-Tengnoupal A/Cs being held tomorrow, Polling personnel left the district head quarter for their destination.
The DEo, Chandel Th. Chittaranjan while flagging off the personnel wished the re-poll free and fair.
The total voters for these eight polling stations is 6069. The polling personnel of 45-Chingai also left Ukhrul district head quarters for their respective polling stations today.
Re-poll will be held in nine polling stations.The Re-poll will be done at (a) 41-Chandel A.Cj^41/23. 41/27, 41/31, 41/40 & 42-Tengnoupal – 42/8, 42/50, 42/58 & 42/60 in Chandel District; (b) 45-Chingai(ST) AC – 45/41, 45/44, 45/45, 45/46,-45/49, 45/50, 45/54, 45/56 & 45/57 in Ukhrul District; (c) 48 Mao (ST) A.C. – 48/22 & 49 Tadubi (ST) A.C. – 49/15, 49/16, 49/17, 49/18, 49/19, 49/21 & 49/22 in Senapati District; (d) 52-Tamei (ST) A.C. – 52/41; 53-Tamenglong (ST) A.C. – 53/3, 53/22, & 54-Nungba (ST) A.C. – 54/9 in Tamenglong District; and (e) 55-Tipaimukh – 55/01, 55/29; 56-Thanlon – 56/3, 56/08 & 57-Henglep – 57/36 in CCpur District

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Shumang leela festival begins

The 40th All Manipur Shumang Leela festival 2012 organised by Manipur state Kala akademi was begun today at Iboyaima shumang leela shanglen palace compound. H. Kanhailal Padmashree, L. Ibotombi Sharma veteran leela artistes and Dr. K. Sobita Devi director art and culture Manipur graced the occasion as chief guest, president and guest of honour. Altogether […]

The 40th All Manipur Shumang Leela festival 2012 organised by Manipur state Kala akademi was begun today at Iboyaima shumang leela shanglen palace compound. H. Kanhailal Padmashree, L. Ibotombi Sharma veteran leela artistes and Dr. K. Sobita Devi director art and culture Manipur graced the occasion as chief guest, president and guest of honour. Altogether 24 leela groups including 7 male group will take part at the festival. It will continue till Feb 18. Prizes were distributed to the winners of the last 39th All Manipur Shumang Leela festival 2011 at the occasion. A shumang leela of the Sangai Artistes association was also presented. The shumang leela of the female groups can be seen without entry fees.

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Militant nabbed

Combined team of commandos, Imphal east and 30 AR nabbed a cadre of PREPAK VC from near his residence yesterday around 9.30 a.m. The arrested was identified as Haobam Basanta (41) Sawombung Thongkhong. He is now working for CORCOM, Imphal east Nongdamba of PREPAK VC. He had supplied the hand grenade which was hurled in […]

Combined team of commandos, Imphal east and 30 AR nabbed a cadre of PREPAK VC from near his residence yesterday around 9.30 a.m. The arrested was identified as Haobam Basanta (41) Sawombung Thongkhong. He is now working for CORCOM, Imphal east Nongdamba of PREPAK VC. He had supplied the hand grenade which was hurled in the house of Thokchom Kala, Sawombung Thongkhong on January 19 as a part of the attack on Congress workers by CORCOM. The Imphal east police also arrested a cadre of KCP(MTF) from Wangkhei Andro area. One nine mm pistol loaded with three live rounds in the magazine was seized from the apprehendee.
He was identified as Chingakham Chandramani alias Mani (22) Andro Maringthel Leikai. He disclosed that he joined KCP(MTF) through one Ingo of Andro in 2010. In a similar incident, a combined force of Imphal west police commandos, 30 AR and 22nd Grenadier arrested a member of KCP (MIC). The arrested was identified as Leichombam Boy alias Sushilkumar (28) of Mayanglangjing Tanning Makha Leikai. One 32 pistol with seven live rounds were seized from his possession.

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Repoll preparations on

Mail News Service Imphal, Feb 2: The training of repoll polling personnel in respect of eight polling station of Senapati district was held at the conference hall of DRDA. The polling personnel will leave SEnapati district headquarter for their destinations tomorrow at nine a.m. They should report to DEo, Senapati PK Jha in time. The […]

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Imphal, Feb 2: The training of repoll polling personnel in respect of eight polling station of Senapati district was held at the conference hall of DRDA. The polling personnel will leave SEnapati district headquarter for their destinations tomorrow at nine a.m.
They should report to DEo, Senapati PK Jha in time. The rehearsal of re-poll personnel in respect of eight PS in Chandel district was held at the office complex of DC, Chandel today.
They should report to their ROs and ARos tomorrow at eight a.m. The repoll will be held in four PS of Chandel A/C and four in Tengnoupal A/C. The district administration, Churachandpur has prepared necessary vehicles being utilized for in re-poll in 55- Tipaimukh, 56- Thanglon, 57-Henglep. The authority also took up full measures for security including CRPF, BSF and Assam Rifles besides Civil Police and women police.
Re-poll in 34 polling stations in five hill districts of Manipur, which went to polls January 28, will be held on February 4, for which all the polling and security personnel have started heading for their respective destinations in the hill district headquarters today.
The Chingai Assembly Constituency in Ukhrul district will have the maximum number of polling stations on re-poll at nine, while four each for Chandel and Tengnoupal Assembly Constituencies in Chandel district, seven for Tadubi and one for Mao in Senapati district, one for Tamei, two for Tamenglong Constituency and one for Numgba in Tamenglong district and two each for Tipaimukh and Thanlon and one for Henglep in Churachandpur district will go to re-poll.
All the 34 polling stations have been categorized as hyper-sensitive and accordingly, heavy security arrangements are being put in for the re-poll, according to official sources.
In the January 28 polls, 350 companies of paramilitary force, including police personnel from other States were used in the State. At least five security personnel in election duty were killed in different incidents, including ambushed laid by militants, accidents and shootout in Ukhrul, Chandel and other districts.
Concern over the rising tension in Chingai assembly constituency of Ukhrul district in connection with the state assembly election, the Chingai Kendra Concern Group (CKCG) has said today that political parties should not create trouble in the society and the candidates should set the trend by not stooping too low.
Appealing the people and the various organisations for the reigning of sanity in the area, the CKCG appeals for the release of all “election related detainees” including the headman of Ringwui village Mr Wungmatem.
Certain armed men have reportedly abducted supporters of a candidate in Chingai constituency in connection with the poll.
Chingai assembly constituency will witness re-polling in nine polling stations on February 4.
On Thursday, the CKCG said that the political parties should refrain from using means that are not democratic and unacceptable to the people.
It then said the CKCG will mobilise with the like minded organisations to advocate for peace and to prevail sanity in the region.

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AR provides of water pump

15 Assam Rifles of 9 Sector under HQ IGAR (S) installed a Water Pump under AR MCA at Phainom village. The inauguration was carried out by the Commandant 15 Assam Rifles amongst a large gathering of villagers including ladies and children on 01 Feb 12…

15 Assam Rifles of 9 Sector under HQ IGAR (S) installed a Water Pump under AR MCA at Phainom village. The inauguration was carried out by the Commandant 15 Assam Rifles amongst a large gathering of villagers including ladies and children on 01 Feb 12.

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JDU wants probe into involvement of militants during election

Imphal, Feb 1 NNN : Manipur state unit of JD-U Wednesday accused the United Kuki Liberation Front (UKLF) of helping the Congress in the recent Manipur polls, pressing the Election Commission of India (ECI) and CEO to make an inquiry into the matter which involved the outfit, a signatory of Suspension of Operations (SoO) involving […]

Imphal, Feb 1 NNN : Manipur state unit of JD-U Wednesday accused the United Kuki Liberation Front (UKLF) of helping the Congress in the recent Manipur polls, pressing the Election Commission of India (ECI) and CEO to make an inquiry into the matter which involved the outfit, a signatory of Suspension of Operations (SoO) involving the Central and State Governments.
The village chief of Chandel Constituency was made to sign using force to vote for Congress by UKLF cadres, Chungjalen Haokip, a JD-U candidate who contested the polls from the constituency alleged talking to the media at the party’s office here.
The UKLF cadres had been involved in all the election matters in the constituency since from the very beginning of the poll process, the JD-U candidate said, adding that the militant outfit also captured a polling booth in its stronghold in favour of Indian National Congress (INC).
Chungjalen Haokip also clarified on the allegation leveled by UKLF about having link between him and the militant outfit Kuki National Liberation Front (KNLF) and said, “If so, I would have no chance to participate in the democratic process as a candidate.”Manipur State unit JD-U president M. Tombi, who was also attended at the press meet, said the culprit should be arrested within February 4 if there is law in the State.Amidst the increasing number of reports coming in from Chingai assembly constituency of Ukhrul district that armed persons are kidnapping, assaulting and harassing people while forcing them to vote for a particular candidate, the Chingai Kendra
Concern Group (CKCG) has dwelt that people should be given a chance to freely elect their choice of candidates.Chingai assembly constituency will witness a re-poll in nine polling stations on February 4.
On Wednesday, the CKCG appealed for peace and tranquility in the Chingai assembly constituency.
Meanwhile, reports said that Congress candidate MK Preshow has been giving best effort to calm his supporters. The sources said that
Preshow’s supporters were in the mob mentality after they were being threatened, harassed and intimidated by certain armed men.
In Ukhrul district’s Chingai constituency, repolling will be held at Tora polling station, Somdal A1, Somdal A-II, Somdal-B, Tuinem A-I, Tuinem A-II, Ringui, Ngaimu-A, Ngaimu-B. Repoll f will be held on Feb 4.

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Film works to start again

Imphal, Feb 1 NNN : After 23 days of complete cease of theatre in Manipur, the Film Forum, Manipur today announced resumption of normal film related activities including screening in the State, revoking its stand to stop its entire works. The forum remained cancelled all its activities since January 9 last till yesterday, following a […]

Imphal, Feb 1 NNN : After 23 days of complete cease of theatre in Manipur, the Film Forum, Manipur today announced resumption of normal film related activities including screening in the State, revoking its stand to stop its entire works.
The forum remained cancelled all its activities since January 9 last till yesterday, following a huge monitory demand from certain militant outfits.
Members of Film Forum staged a sit-in to protest over the monitory demand issued to it by the militants outside Shanker Talkies at Lamphel in Imphal West on Tuesday. A large number of Manipur digital movie actresses also participated in the demonstration.
However, screening of films at other public places outside of theatres will not be allowed from February 14 in view of the ensuing Class X and XI examinations which will be commencing this month, Film Forum president Surjakanta, who was also present at the protest announced.
He said the decision to cancel showing of movies outside cinema halls was taken during a general body meeting of Film Forum.He also clarified the forum has never take the name of a particular militant outfit in connection with the money demand, but only mentioned particular groups without their specific faction names.He appealed to the militants not to demand such large amount of money to the organization in the future.

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Bomb blasted

Mail News Service Imphal, Jan 31: Some unknown persons blasted a bomb in between Khangenbam Noyon (49) and Waikhom Sonachand (42) of Singjamei Waikhom Leikai last night around 7.40 p.m. Sonamani is a worker of Congress(I). No casualties were reported in the blast. In another incident, at least 10 shops situated at Chongtham Leikai opposite […]

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Imphal, Jan 31: Some unknown persons blasted a bomb in between Khangenbam Noyon (49) and Waikhom Sonachand (42) of Singjamei Waikhom Leikai last night around 7.40 p.m.
Sonamani is a worker of Congress(I). No casualties were reported in the blast.
In another incident, at least 10 shops situated at Chongtham Leikai opposite Super Market, singjamei caught fire last night around 9.30 p.m.
The shops belong to the plot of one Kakchingtabam Kumar of Singjamei. The shops owners were identified as Laishram Achouba of Naorem Leikai, a cycle store, Thongam Birmangol, Khongnang Pheidekpi, supplier of uniforms, one Zerox shop, one photo studio, one mobile repair centre, one beauty parlour and one grocery dukan.
No casualties were reported in the fire. The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained.

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Pandit day

The 12th Pandit day organized by culture preservation Centre, Imphal was observed today at GM hall. RK Noyonsana Devi former director agriculture, P. Inakhunbi Devi lecturer DM College, Salle Pao additional director KVIC, L. Mangisana national awardee graced the occasion as chief guest, guest of honour and president. Some aged persons were honoured by giving […]

The 12th Pandit day organized by culture preservation Centre, Imphal was observed today at GM hall. RK Noyonsana Devi former director agriculture, P. Inakhunbi Devi lecturer DM College, Salle Pao additional director KVIC, L. Mangisana national awardee graced the occasion as chief guest, guest of honour and president.
Some aged persons were honoured by giving sticks and mementos in the occasion various cultural items were presented at the occasion.

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Manipur Cultural Nite

Mail News Service New Delhi, Jan 31: The Neo-Life Foundation (NLF) Manipur organizing an event Manipuri Musical nite in aid of “Library for all” campaign which provides the benefits and services to the children, youths and professional. The exiting event will be held on February 11, 2012 at Dilli Haat, Pitampura, New Delhi-110034 from 2:00 […]

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New Delhi, Jan 31: The Neo-Life Foundation (NLF) Manipur organizing an event Manipuri Musical nite in aid of “Library for all” campaign which provides the benefits and services to the children, youths and professional. The exiting event will be held on February 11, 2012 at Dilli Haat, Pitampura, New Delhi-110034 from 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm. It is a fundraising event that will include a live solo music and Irony rock band from Delhi.
This musical nite will be performed by the most renowned artist such as G. Bonny Sharma, Uttam, Senjam Sorri, Ta-Manao, T.Mandakini, Sushmita, Tingku, Jingam Kamei and Himachal from Manipur in collaboration with Irony rock band Delhi. The singers are most attracted towards such a bold initiative from our organization that the value of library and its impact in the habit of reading among the people could increase dramatically with an expectation to restore the normal life of the people.
The event will attract many young students, researcher, teacher and many others elite working professional. It would be a well organize platform to entertain as well as fundraising event. The fund derive from such an event will pour into creating a dynamic library in Manipur as the future generation could entitle all the benefits expected from a highly modernized library.
A peaceful nation is highly equipped with the literate people who have profound habit of reading. The habit of reading could be developed when there is library with an excellent infrastructure, operational standard and manpower. An anonymous saying “Reading nation is a leading nation”.

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Repoll in 34 polling stations

Imphal, Jan 31 (NNN): Re-poll will be held in 34 polling stations spreading to all the five hill districts of Manipur on February 4 with maximum number of them in Ukhrul district’s Chingai assembly constituency. Announcing this today, chief electoral officer of Manipur P.C Lawmkunga said repolling will be held in the polling stations of […]

Imphal, Jan 31 (NNN): Re-poll will be held in 34 polling stations spreading to all the five hill districts of Manipur on February 4 with maximum number of them in Ukhrul district’s Chingai assembly constituency.
Announcing this today, chief electoral officer of Manipur P.C Lawmkunga said repolling will be held in the polling stations of Modi, Unupat, Larong and Tampi in Chandel assembly constituency.
In Tengnoupal assembly constituency, repolling will be held in the polling stations of Khunbi Khunou, Moreh-D, Moreh-H and Moreh-I.
In Ukhrul district’s Chingai constituency, repolling will be held at Tora polling station, Somdal A1, Somdal A-II, Somdal-B, Tuinem A-I, Tuinem A-II, Ringui, Ngaimu-A, Ngaimu-B.
In Senapati district’s Mao constituency, repolling will be held in Makhel. In Tadubi assembly constituency, repolling will be held in Pungdung (A), Mao Pungdung (B), Chawainamai Khullen (A) Chawainamai Khunou, Makhan Centre A, Makhan Centre B. In Tamei constituency, repolling will be held in Azuram.
For Tamenglong assembly constituency, there will be a repoll in Sonram (Sonpram) and Duigailong. For Nungba, repoll will be there in Chakanlong (Tupul). For Tipaimukh, repolling will be held in Chingmun and Senvon (B). In Thanlon constituency there will be a repoll in Savaipaih and Phaiphang and for Henglep assembly constituency there will be a repoll only in Phuoljang polling station.
The final poll percentage for the tenth Assembly elections was 79.35 compared to 86.37 percent of the previous 2007 Assembly elections. Elections were held on Jan 28 last. Officials from far flung areas finally reached their respective district headquarters by today. State Election authority today issued the final poll percentage. The highest turn out was at 38 Hiyanglam which recorded 92.95 poll percentage. Other constituencies which recorded high turnout were Keirao, 90.17 percent, Lamsang 90.61 percent, Wangoi 91.24 percent, Mayang Imphal 90.95 percent, Oinam 90.05 percent, Wangjing Tentha 91.57 percent, Wabagai 91.37 , Lamlai 92.25 percent .
The lowest turn out was recorded at 56 Thanlon with poll percentage of 47.14 percent. Thoubal district , district of Chief Minister, O Ibobi Singh recorded 88.33 percent, Bishenpur district 86.66 percent, Imphal East district 85.73, Imphal West 85.21, Chandel district 69.07, Ukhrul district 64.65, Senapati district 72.77, Tamenglong district 73.68 and Churachandpur 63.40 percent.
A total of 13,81,942 out of 17,41,581 voted. Women turnout was better than men. 6,90,754 women voted while 6,26,863 men voted.

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