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IMPHAL, Nov 7 NNN: Chandel Naga Peoples’ Organisation (CNPO) has disagreed the State government’s policy to shift the site for construction of FCI godown to Thoubal district from Chandel district.
In a memorandum submitted to the minister of Education and Consumer Affairs Food and Public Distribution (CAF &PD), Government of Manipur on November 3 last, CNPO stated that the Government of Manipur had recommended for construction of FCI godown at Liwa Khulen under Patta and Dag No. 15/420 of Chandel SDO/SDC Revenue Office in the interest of the general public as per the Revenue Department report communicated to the Government of Manipur and FCI office by the Chandel district administration.
“Attempting to shift the site for construction of FCI godown from Chandel district to Thoubal district at the initiative of some politicians would reflect a wrong impression to the public “, the memorandum said while alleging that some politicians have initiated a new proposal of sites which are located at Heikakpokpi under Patta and Dag No. 1130/1359, 1310/1311 and 1322/1323 of Kakching SDO/SDC Revenue Office, Thoubal district contradicting to the public interest.
Decrying the move of the government, CNPO requested the authority concerned not to exercise the power and authority to hurt and antagonize the general public and urged to consider the recommendation of site for construction of FCI godown at Liwa Khullen, Chandel district as submitted by the concerned Deputy Commissioner of Chandel district earlier.

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SENAPATI, Nov 7 NNN: Along Longkumer, editor of Dimapur based daily newspaper The Morung Express has suggested for the formation of a forum between the Meiteis and the Nagas in order to address the differences.
Speaking as a resource person during the first foundation of The Hornbill Express newspaper at Senapati headquarters today, Along Longkumer said a forum involving the Meiteis and the Nagas has become a matter of urgency so as to address the differences.
“It is actually over due that such a forum is yet to be formed,” said The Morung Express Editor. He said that people-to-people dialogue is important in a situation like in Manipur. Mr Longkumer also stated that unless such move is not initiated the problem is bound to get worsened.
United Naga Council (UNC) president L Adani while speaking on the occasion lamented that media based in Imphal is often one sided for a long time. “The launching of The Hornbill Express in Senapati has filled the vacuum,” claimed the UNC president. He also requested the All Manipur Working Journalists Union (AMWJU) president to do something that the Imphal based newspapers are balanced in their approached. “Editorials of the Imphal based newspapers often represent the views of only one party and ignore the other,” alleged the UNC president.
All Manipur Working Journalists Union president A Mobi harped on the purpose of the media and said they are representing the “voice of the voiceless.”
Naga People’s Organisation (NPO) president Markson lauded The Hornbill Express team and the man behind the paper Peter Adani for making the life of the district easier with the setting up of the newspaper. “Stealing cases have decreased. We don’t have to go now to Imphal for a small advertisement. Corruption cases too have been minimised after the launching of The Hornbill Express,” claimed Markson.
Seven Sisters Post correspondent Yumnam Rupachandra seconded the suggestion of The Morung Express editor Along Longkumer. While quoting Kaka D Iralu’s comment, Rupachandra said, “Who should others solve our problems. We can sort it out by ourselves the problems here and yes, we need a common forum as suggested by Along Longkumer,” said Yumnam Rupachandra.
Witoubou of NNN while speaking as a resource person harped on the hardship faced by the journalists. He also lamented that tribal people do not have patience in staying long as media persons. Witoubou also rued that the tribal people are good in launching newspapers but when comes to sustenance side, they are poor managers.
Meanwhile, editor of The Hornbill Express Peter Adani recalled what had prompted him to start the daily.

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IMPHAL, Nov 6 NNN: A team led by the United Naga Council (UNC), including the Naga Women’s Union, the All Naga Students’ Association and the Naga Peoples’ Movement for Human Rights (NPMHR) visited Tamenglong district Headquarters on a good will mission on November 3 and 4 in view of the violent armed clashes between Naga groups that has claimed several lives in the recent past. Apart from meeting cross sections of the society the team also held a public meeting at the Indoor Stadium on November 4 which was attended by local church leaders, frontal organisations which included the Zeliangrong Baudi (Manipur Zone) and the Zeliangrong Pui Baudi and the general public. After the addresses by members of the good will mission, a spoken mass prayer was offered by the participants for an end to the violence that has engulfed Tamenglong, for God’s blessings on the upcoming 5th ‘tripartite talk’ on the demand for “alternative arrangement” and early settlement of the Indo-Naga issue.
A declaration was also adopted by a unanimous voice vote on the conflict situation at the end of the public meeting, the substance of which included that the public meeting registered its serious concern over the prevailing situation in Tamenglong.
The meeting strongly urged upon the “factions/political groups” (Naga militant groups) to withdraw from the violent path in the spirit of Naga reconciliation which is the clarion call of all the Nagas across the land.
The meeting also urged all political, social, church and other organisational leaders to discourage propaganda, rumours, incitements and instigations for narrow and personal interests and to thereby create space for trust, goodwill and rapprochement among the people at large.
The meeting then requested the media to play a proactive role for transformation of the present conflict through their reportage and coverage and to tone down the negative elements in the public discourse in the media.
It urged the Assam Rifles to be non partisan and to refrain from siding or encouraging any one party in the conflict and to secure the vital public confidence and trust as a neutral force till the return of normalcy.

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The RPF today condemned fake encounter killings. T. Leisemba, Secy. Publicity Revolutionary People’s Front said on November 2 from Andro Kharam Leikai Dam area Hijam Babu was nabbed by Imphal East Police commando and 28 AR personnel. Babu was later killed in a fake encounter at Lunghar khul , Ukhrul he said. State sponsored terrorism should be checked as propounded by the Supreme Court he added.

The RPF today said Union Home Minister, Shinde’s order to probe network of RPF and to entrust the work to NIA will be futile. T. Leisemba, Secy. Publicity, Revolutionary People’s Front said it is operating for years and faced various agencies of India . NIA is an infant and it will be just a clash between an egg and stone he said. Agencies of India are seen as mere percentage collectors he said.

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IMPHAL, Nov 6 NNN: Government’s lackadaisical attitude with apathy and lack of concern writ large on the wall of the government and total neglect towards the Tamenglong people have triggered off a storm, after the Joint Forum for Transport Welfare of Tamenglong district imposed an indefinite bandh on the 38 km long Tamenglong to Khongsang road from today.
The organization formed in the wake of governmental‘s indifference, has protested against the non-maintenance of the road and urged for smooth transportation facilities to be extended to the district.
The road was handed over to BRTF in September this year, hoping for better care of the situation but it never transpired. However, the only road which is the only link to the state capital Imphal is in total disrepair, the organization charged.
The organization has warned that any untoward incident arising out of such events rest solely with the government and said that they would not be responsible. There was no untoward incident today, vehicular movements were unseen and the lives of the people totally disturbed.

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Imphal, Nov 6 : The Hornbill Express Senapati is celebrating its first Foundation and Thanksgiving Day and organizing One Day Workshop in Media Awareness on November 7 with P.K.Jha, Deputy Commissioner, Senapati as Chief Guest, Witoubou Newmai, Editor, Newmai News Network and Along Longkumer, Editor, The Morung Express, Nagaland as the main speakers.
The vision of the Hornbill Express is that it understands that its strength lies in active engagement with the PEOPLE. The PEOPLE are the inspiration to The Hornbill Express. The People are its guardians. The PEOPLE are its motivation Today and Tomorrow.
As such, The Hornbill Express will dedicate itself to the full service of the people, fully aware that without such dedication it loses its very raison d’être and that without placing the PEOPLE at the centre of all its activism, it loses its very sense and ceases to exist. But, for, with and in the PEOPLE, The Hornbill Express believes that its mission for truth, justice and peaceful coexistence will be brought to fruition.
The Hornbill Express is an English Local Daily based at Senapati (Tahamjam) and it is aimed at bringing about a paradigm shift in making the print media a vigorous source of change in our society. It is a ‘call to action’ and the Daily derives its founding principles from social, ethical, developmental and political issues. The Hornbill Express had begun its journey on 7th November 2012 in the backdrop of many unrests and turmoil prevailing in the society to carry forward the voices of the mass.
In one year journey, The Hornbill Express has learnt many valuable lessons and taking this to account, it has also felt the need to improve its standards and still have miles to go to realize its vision.

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IMPHAL, Nov 6 NNN: Saying that if Tokay Gecko does not belong to endangered group this reptile species should be put up for sale by issuing licenses to boost the State economy, stated Uttam Chand, Director, Department of Science and Technology, Manipur on Tuesday.
Speaking at the concluding function of the 1st State Level Aquarium Exhibition cum Flower Show held at DM College campus here, Uttam Chand encouraged entrepreneurs in the State and talked in length about finding ways and means to develop the State economy.
Plants or animals which are found in Manipur are increasingly demanded by other states and countries and one of them is Tokay Gecko which has high medicinal values, he said. It has become one of the most attractive items of many interested buyers from outside the State and the fact is now well known by the people, Chand who attended the function as chief guest, added.
He suggested that instead of imposing ban on selling either medicinal plants or animals available in Manipur it is better to promote them and allow selling after issuing proper licenses if they do not fall under the category of endangered groups.
“If we can export Tokay Gecko whose demand is on the rise it would significantly help boost the State economy,” he further asserted and maintained that such business is carried out in other countries like Malaysia.
The 1st State Level Aquarium Exhibition cum Flower Show organized by MASTEC started from November 3. The concluding function of the exhibition was attended by Ng Brajakumar, Principal, DM College of Commerce and Th Surendranath, Director, MASTEC as president and guest of honour respectively.
Altogether 69 aquarium tanks and three flower forums participated at the 4-day long Aquarium Exhibition cum Flower Show.

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Imphal, Nov 6 : A team of National Service Scheme (NSS) Programme Officers and volunteers of Manipur has left Imphal on 5th November to attend the North East Youth Festival-2012 to be held at Itanagar during 7-9 November.
The team led by two Programme Officers namely K. Kiranjit Singh of Moirang College and Dr. M. Ranjana Devi of Standard College, Kongba comprising of 40 NSS volunteers had been flagged off by M. Chandrakumar Singh, SLO, NSS Cell, Government of Manipur and Dr. Ch. Ibohal Singh, Programme Co-ordinator, NSS Cell, Manipur University from North AOC yesterday.
The volunteers representing from Manipur University, Manipur College, Moirang College, Imphal College, GP Womens’ College , Naorem Birahari College, Standard College and Secondary Schools namely International Modernised Academy, TG Higher Secondary , Ram Lal Paul Higher secondary, CC Higher Secondary and Chaoyaima Higher secondary Schools will take part in different events to be conducted during the Festival.
The items in which the Manipur team is expected to take part include: “Youth Convention, Quiz, Beauty Contest, Debate, and a number of cultural items. This 3rd North East Youth Festival-2012 is being oraginised under the aegis of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, New Delhi.

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IMPHAL, Nov 6 NNN: A 13-year-old girl was rescued on Tuesday by volunteers of FREINDS from an alleged crook non-Manipuri boy who was trying to take her to Bihar taking advantage of her young age.
A class 5 student and a resident of Churachandpur Thangra Leirak in Churachandpur district was rescued by volunteers of Federation of Regional Indigenous Society from North AOC when Bijaykumar Shah, 21, hailing from Bihar’s Vaishaly district, attempted to take the minor girl to Bihar after eloping her for two days, FREINDS organization secretary, Pebam Premkumar told a press conference held at the society’s office here.
Volunteers of FREINDS managed to rescue the girl after the society was informed by North East State Winger Transporter Union (NESWTU) that a non-Manipuri along with a minor girl was buying bus ticket from Misao Travels on a suspicious manner to travel to Dimapur from where they were supposed to head for Bihar, Premkumar said.
The duo has been handed over to Imphal Police Station for further questioning. They had eloped on November 4 and stayed at the residence of one Ningam at Chandel DC Lamkhai in Chandel district till November 5. Bijaykumar was earlier working with Ningam who is stated to be an automobile workshop owner.
FREINDS also appealed to the people to help trace criminal like Bijaykumar and sought support in its efforts to check such crime. It also thanked NESWTU for the information it provided to the society.

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IMPHAL, Nov 6 NNN : Large number of non-Manipuris thronged Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO), Porompat of Imphal East district on Monday to register names in new Electoral Rolls, while the convenor of Joint Coordination Committee on Inner Line Permit System (JCCILPS) urged the State Government to take up the process after proper verification only.
Around 500 non-Manipuris aged between 26 and 50, including Nepalese and other North Indians who cannot speak Manipuri came to SDO office, Porompat for entry of their names in the new Electoral Rolls. The enrolment process is being taken up by the State Election Commission.
Hearing the information of the enrolment of non-Manipuris in the electoral rolls, a team of JCCILPS led by its convenor Sapamcha Jadumani along with reporters visited the SDO office. Jadumani was upset to see the large number of non-Manipuris standing in queue at the office. He alleged that such registration of non-Manipuris in the Electoral Rolls was carried out by illegal agents of political parties.
He said these non-Manipuris should be registered their names only on the production of domicile certificates and affidavits so as to verify them properly. The concerned authority should also take special care while enrolling them, he suggested.
Jadumani also said the JCCILPS will not allow further entry of non-Manipuris in the Electoral Rolls in the same manner. Such filthy process will dilute the ongoing movement of ILP in the State, he warned.
JCCILP has been demanding introduction of ILP system in Manipur. The committee had earlier registered various forms of protests on the demand and still it is continuing agitation over the demand. It has also announced that the Union Home Minister would be informed that ILP would be enforced in the State by the committee with effect for November 18.

Read more / Original news source: http://manipur-mail.com/immigrants-ask-officials-to-provide-them-voter-cards/

The UNLF condoled the death of Khun Joykumar
Inner Manipur MP Dr Thokchom Meinya condoles   expressed profound grief and sorrow at the untimely demise of the renowned singer Khun Joykumar.
The MP has further stated that late Khun Joykumar championed the cause for unity of the valley and hills in the State. The people of Manipur will continue remembering him for his powerful patriotic songs and for his acting in this regard. In his death, the State has lost a patriotic singer.
Dr. Meinya shared the grief of the family members of Khun Joykumar. and prays that his departed soul may rest in eternal peace in heaven.
AMADA condoled the death of noted singer Khun Joykumar. He was a singer, artist and music director. He was the singer of opium war written by Late Ch. Akaba. A two minute silence was observed as a mark of respect to the departed soul.

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An indefinite bandh along Imphal-Moreh road (National Highay-2) imposed by four civil organizations including the powerful Kuki Students’ Organisation (KSO), Chandel from Monday demanding the transfer of Executive Engineer, DRDA Chandel district disrupted movement of traffic on the route. KSO, Chandel, Naga Students’ Union Chandel (NSUC), Kuki Chiefs Association, Chandel and Naga Chiefs Association,Chandel have enforced the indefinite bandh demanding the transfer of Sharatchandra, EE of District Rural Development Agency (DRDA), Chandel district. The four organizations abruptly called the strike. Large number of bandh supporters placed trees and rocks on the road blocking the section of NH-2 near Moreh College. All kinds of vehicles were forced to remain off the road for the day due to the strike. The sources further warned that until and unless the concerned authority fulfills the demand the bandh will remain indefinitely effective.

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IMPHAL, Nov 5 (MNS/ NNN): A self-styled lieutenant of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), the armed wing of the proscribed Revolutionary People’s Front (RPF), who had been reportedly pulled up by unidentified people suspected to be security force personnel on November 2, was shot dead at a place called Zero Point located between Lunghar and Fangrei in Ukhrul district of Manipur in the morning of Monday.
The killed PLA lieutenant has been identified as Hijam Babu aged 33, son of late H Shital, a resident of Andro Kharam Leikai in Imphal East. His family said Babu was supposed to marry next March.
Babu was allegedly abducted by security personnel from Andro Kharam Dam near Leicheng Khappam around 7 pm of November 2. His aunt named Chingakham Thambalngou told reporters that Babu came to her residence that night before he was forcibly took away by the unknown people. He entered her residence and took a jug of water saying he wanted to give it to his friends waiting outside the residential gate. The unidentified duo came in a two-wheeler, she added.
She suddenly heard a noisy sound of commotion near the gate. She then went outside to see it but saw Babu being pulled up and whisked away in a Bolero jeep by around 10 security personnel wearing khaki pants.
However, he was found death at Zero Point located between Lunghar and Fangrei in Ukhrul district around 8 am. His dead body was spotted by some villagers. Two bullets hit his left side head, according to police.
The family of Babu lodged a complaint with Yairipok Police Station regarding his kidnapping by unidentified people on November 3. However, the police told them that there was no official report of his arrest. Other concerned police stations also answered the same, Thambalngou further said.
Meanwhile, All Andro Meira Paibi Association (AAMPA) staged a protest dharna over the arrest of Babu at Andro bazaar. At the demonstration site, troops of 28 Assam Rifles came and tried to take photograph of the protest but the meira paibis pulled down the banner and placards and then showed their back at the AR personnel. Seeing the non-cooperative act of the protesters, the AR troops left the site.
Reports said that the dharna was organized before the news of Babu’s death reached his village. The sit-in protest was organized behind the banner: “Keep Babu safe if the law wants to punish him.” They also held placards that read: “Release Babu safely and find out whereabouts of him.”
At the demonstration, Aheibam Ongbi Tenu, president, AAMPA said killings of people after forced disappearance are occurring frequently in the State. She also said the people are against such arbitrary act.
A team of Thoubal district police commandos has arrested three cadres of PREPAK (PRO) including a woman cadre during a search operation conducted at separate places on November 4.
Superintendent of Police, Thoubal district stated that one Oinam Paikhomba @ Tomba @ Khomba Singh (22) s/o O. Babu Singh of Thoubal Mayai Leikai was arrested from Leishamthem Khong Manung at around 9.45 am and recovered one 9mm pistol with magazine and 3 live rounds of 9mm ammunition from his possession.
On the follow up operation at Thoubal Mayai Leikai and Koirengei area the team arrested two more cadres of PREPAK (PRO) namely Khangembam Bijita @ Bita Devi (32) d/o (L) Kh. Ibomcha Singh of Thoubal Mayai Leikai and Maibam Sanjitkumar Singh (40) s/o M. Babu Singh of Koirengei Mamang Leikai from their respective houses at about 10.35 am and 11.50 am respectively.
On further questioning, the arrested militant cadres revealed that they are the active workers of PREPAK (PRO) working in the outfit’s finance section under the command of one s/s Commmander Ratan @ Bairon and they are involved in the extortion of money from the general public and also  in recruiting new cadres for the outfit. Accident
27 Assam Rifles of 28 Sector under HQ IGAR(S) provided assistance to the accident victims on 04 Nov 2012 at around 1230 hours. A truck carrying 32 students plying from Churachandpur to Serou Village for Picnic, The vehicle lost control near Sugnu in Thoubal District and  fell in to a deep drain,   resulting in injuries to 16 students. Medical team of 27 Assam Rifles swung in  to the action and rushed to the accident site and evacuated the victims to the Unit MI Room at Sugnu, where necessary medical aid was provided  to the accident victims.

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Imphal, Nov 5 : The ninth Khunai Kanba (save society) day jointly organized by KLAM, NAHAKAL and GPF was observed at Lamyanba Shanglen, Palace compound today.
Gracing the occasion as chief guest, retd. Lecturer and national awardee, Thokchom Chandra said, it is very unfortunate as the people of the state don’t think of serving good service for the state.
Representing the exploited people of the state, she is spending her life in prison today. But some people are spending a luxurious life. The womenfolk of the land should think of the mind of Irom Chanu Sarmila when Ningol Chakkouba is knocking at the door.
IC Asem, president, KLAM and Thiyam Leima, president of NAHAKAL were the presidium members.
It may be mentioned here that the three assn. supporting the agitation of Irom Chanu Sarmila organized the day since 2004.
So far, Sarmila was awarded 10 awards and titles which are Iron Lady, Nura Temshingnabi-2006, Namu Myo Ho Renge Kiyo-2006, Leipaklei, Lu-ngainem Lei, Queen of non-violence and Peace (KLAM) Gwangju award, Myi lamma award 2009, Kerala, freedom fighter award- 2010, civil society, Bangalore, Rabindranath Tagore peace prize 2010 and Kob vilan Smaraka activist India national award 2012.

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IMPHAL, Nov 5 NNN : Manuscript listing project being jointly taken up by Manuscripts Conservation Centre, Imphal (MCC) and Manuscripts Resource Centre, Manipur (MRC) under National Mission for Manuscripts (NMM) has been extended till 2017 with the two agencies of Manipur Government so far registering 42,582 manuscripts till September this year, said the project Assistant Coordinator, Abdul Kalam on Monday.
A five-day long workshop: “Preventive Conservation of Manuscripts” sponsored by NMM was kickstarted on Monday being organized by Manipur State Archives Manuscripts Conservation Centre at its hall, Keishampat here.
On the sidelines of the workshop opening ceremony, Assistant Coordinator, NMM project, Abdul Kalam said  the duration of the project has been extended till 2017, apart from listing 42,582 manuscripts till September by MCC and MRC.
The project has been taken up after signing a  (MoU) involving MCC, MRC and Government of India. The project that started from 2003 has been extended its period of listing of manuscripts in Manipur till 2017 after signing a fresh MoU with the Government of India, Kalam who is also an archivist said.
The MCC and MRC are the State implementing agencies of the NMM project. MCC is associated with the works of manuscript listing, surveying and cataloguing while MRC does the works of conservation and treatment of manuscripts.
A manuscript should be of a script written in different materials such as paper, stone, wood and other items which is 75-100 years old, Kalam explained. Every book written by hand on flexible material and intended to be placed in library is called a manuscript.
The aim of the workshop is to find out ways on how to conserve all the manuscripts in the State, he added.The inaugural function of the workshop that will continue till November 9 was attended by 83 delegates from different colleges, libraries and Manipur University (MU) which are the guardians of various manuscripts in the State.
It was graced by   RK Jhaljit,   as chief guest.  Malika Mitra, Director, Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH), Bhubaneshwar, Vibhaskumar, Coordinator, MRC and MCC, Patna, and Tarun Saikia, Archivist, Gauhati University participated   as resource persons.

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IMPHAL, Nov 4 NNN: The award of the best mind in the first Manipur state level “Mind Food Contest -2012″ has been conferred on Kanthoujam Niwin Singh of Canchipur’s Temple of Learning, and the same school received the best mind school of the year.
Prize distribution function of the contest held at the Centenary Hall of Manipur University Campus, Canchipur, Imphal west has been carried out today. It has earlier been organized by the Rural Education Network, Heirok, Thoubal District at Dhamanjuri College of Commerce, Imphal on September 23 last.
The formats of the contest consists of objective type questions and fill in the blanks from the book, (Mind Food Volume – I) which has been issued to all the contestants for preparation few months back prior to the contest. The book includes famous quotes of renowned persons including GK Gandhi, Swami Vivekananda, etc.
Giving the keynote address, Laishram Biren, Secretary of Rural Education Network, Heirok said about the book that it contains knowledge and concepts that can evoke inspiration, motivation and other impacts which can rectify the mind of a person.
He further said that the book is required for daily survival and for good moral conduct and positive thinking.
Meanwhile at Shillong a four day Border Co-ordination meeting between the Inspector Generals’ Border Security Force (BSF) and Deputy Director General, Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) will be held at Sylhet, Bangladesh from November 5 to November 8.
The BSF delegation will be led by IG, BSF Meghalaya Ftr, Sudesh Kumar, alongwith IG BSF Guwahati Ftr, IG BSF Silchar Ftr and IG BSF Tripura Ftr and Sector DIsG of Meghalaya, Assam, Tripura and Mizoram and Cachar Frontiers, Staffs officer from BSF New Delhi, representative of NCB and Ministry of Home Affairs. The delegation will be proceeding to Sylhet, Bangladesh from Shillong on November 5 via ICP Dawki.

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Imphal, Nov 4 : A team of 9 AR apprehended two persons from their residence last night.
Thesea arrested were identified as Naorem Tomba (30) Moreh ward Number seven Heinou Makhong, Ch. Abung (30) Moreh ward number six Moreh Bazar.
They didn’t issue arrest memo says a source.
In another incident , 618 GR arrested a sgt. Major of ZUF and a Lt. from Thanagon village, Tamenglong on November one. They were identified as Alung, Dimapur, CF Adim, Tamenglonm.
One 7.5 mm pistol, one magazine and one hand grenade were seized from them.
Meanwhile a combined force of first IRB and Imphal west commandos arrested a cadre of KCP from north AOC the same day.
The man was identified as Arambam Ibungo (27) Nagamapal at present staying at Langol Type III.
Two demand letters, one mobile phone were seized from the possession of the cadre, adds the source.

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IMPHAL, Nov 4 NNN : Pubic leaders from frontal organisational level to the village level particpated in a seminar on development and peace at Tamei sub divisional headquarters on Saturday.
The seminar was organised by the Liangmai Naga Baptist Association, Manipur (LNBA-M) with association with C-CERP, Dimapur where 9th Dogra Regiment C.O. Colonel Dinesh, C-CERP director Liangsi Niumai John, Rev H Newmai, SDC Tamei P.Wilungbou, Liangmai Naga Council vice president B Kadinlungbou, LNBA executive secretary Z Mairilungbou, Tamei authority chairman Ch Poujiang and ex-chairman of Tamei N Pokenpon were the resource speakers of the occasion.
The seminar dwelt at length on micro economic development, business entrepreneurship, agriculture based economy and other related topics.
To bring peace and tranquility in the society have also been parts of the subject of the Saturday’s Tamei seminar.
LNBA leader Liangpibou said around 123 leaders participated in the programme enthusiastically and it was a much needed seminar. “Tamei area needs this kind of seminar and we are looking forward to have more of such programmes,” said Liangpibou.
Meanwhile, the LNBA has lauded Tamei SDC P Wilungbou, 9th Dogra Regiment official Col.Dinesh and C-CERP director Liangsi Niumai John for all the supports including financial assistance for the successful conducting of the seminar.

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Imphal, Nov 4 : Mid Day Meal scheme, the national flagship programme being implemented in schools across the country, is reported to be in full swing in Ukhrul district of Manipur excepting few schools in far-flung and border areas.
“In the context of Ukhrul district most of all schools have known the importance and its value of MDM (Mid Day Meal). All the schools are implementing MDM satisfactorily,” according to reports from Zonal Education Office (ZEO) of Ukhrul. The statement was officially made by Comfort Duidang, deputy inspector, ZEO Ukhrul in an address on “Mid-Day Meal” on the concluding day of Bharat Nirman Campaign on Saturday.
He however admitted that effective implementation of MDM is not certain far-flung villages while also hinting at schools in border areas.
In Ukhrul, it is said that the food grains were distributed through the Sub-Divisional Officers of five blocks under the supervision of deputy commissioner. Altogether, a number of 282 government schools are availing the benefits of MDM in the district.
He informed that the delivery of food grains to all the schools will be completed by November 15 and the third quarter of it will be distributed this time. “…it is the duty of respective headmaster/headmistress to serve hot cooked meal to the going children,” said the official.
For the various schools in the district, the allocation of food grains to primary schools is 1102.12 quintals in first quarter, 1339.80 in second quarter and 701.00 in third quarter. On the other hand, the allocation of food grains to upper schools is 324.90 in first quarter, 394.90 in second quarter and 170.75 in third quarter.
Amidst the confounded raging issues of implementing quality education in the District by eliminating the unwanted practices of sub letting teachers, the efforts undertaken by SSA and hopefully to be achieved by the end of this year, Ukhrul also boast of the being the first District in Manipur to have SSA consultant.
Considering the need of having Consultant in the District to sensitize the many ills plaguing education sector in the District a twelve member team headed by a Consultant was constituted this year. The Consultant team since its inception has able to streamline many teachers and students towards the national objective of Sarva Shiksha Abhyan in the District remarks the District Program Manager(DPM) Ringshan Shaiza while speaking as resource person on the implementation of SSA in Ukhrul District at the concluding of Bharat Nirman campaign in Ukhrul. The Consultant team has visited more than fifty percent of schools in the District to take stock of the facilities provided by SSA viz. uniforms, writing material etc. At the same time they are checking the presence of sub letting teachers in government schools.
Elaborating the achievement of SSA in Ukhrul District the DPM said that Ukhrul District has make remarkable achievement in the field of Girls education, Community Mobilization, Residential Bride Course and Civil works. The DPM however regretted on the inability to implement research and Monitoring works and Distance education for teachers due to certain technical difficulties in the District.
Right To Information is not what to be given by the government but what we have to use. It is us which we have to use as a tool for the betterment of our country. This remark is given by Micheal Zimik, the Assistant Public Prosecutor (APP), in his topical presentation on Right To Information(RTI) Act on the third day of Bharat Nirman campaign at Ukhrul.
The Asst. Public Prosecutor (APP) while elaborating on RTI said that government of India implemented RTI Act 2005 to provide for setting out practical regime of right to information for citizen. Under the provisions of the Act, any citizen may request information from a “public authority” a body of Government or “instrumentality of State” which is required to reply expeditiously or within thirty days. The Act also requires every public authority to computerize their records for wide dissemination and to pro-actively publish certain categories of information so that the citizens need minimum recourse to request for information formally.
This law was passed by Parliament on 15 June 2005 and came fully into force on 12 October 2005. Information disclosure in India was hitherto restricted by the Official Secret Act 1923 and various other special laws, but with the inception of RTI it has now been relaxes.
The APP however made it clear that matters on sovereignty and integrity of India and national security does not come under the preview of RTI Act.
To inculcate the concept of RTI for better realization of the people the APP said that in every government office there is Information Officer which has a mandatory role to response to the people’s queries. Recalcitrant officers who failed to response the query within 30 days are liable to a fine of upto Rs.25, 000, he added.
On the process of using RTI to get information, the APP said that one has to use proper format with a fee of Rs.10. He however made it clear that no fee is applicable to Below Poverty Line (BPL) families provided the BPL number is indicated in the information application format.

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A team of Thoubal district commandos has arrested two cadres of KYKL during a search operation conducted at Thoubal Haokha on November 2 at around 2.20 pm, police said.
The arrested militant cadres have been identified as Gurumayum Gopendro Sharma of Khongman Mangjing Mamang Leikai in Imphal East district and Meisnam Sunder @ Sunderbala @ Jiban Singh (43) s/o M. Babu Singh of Nambol Thongkha, Bishnupur district, the police added.
One Suzuki Access 125 scooter bearing registration number MN-06SA/4837, two mobile phone hand sets and two Airtel sim cards were recovered from the apprehendees. On interrogation, the two revealed that they are the active workers of KYKL working in the finance section of the organization under the command of the outfit’s district finance chief, Kumar of Sagolband Tera and have extorted huge amount of money from shop keepers of Thangal Bazar and other businessmen for the outfit,the police stated.
On 02 Nov 2012, Security Forces of Red Shield Division , Kumbi Police Commandos launched an operation at Wangoo Sabal area and apprehended a woman cadre of RPF/PLA group namely Sagolsem Bidyarani . She revealed that she was in-charge of Bishnupur District Women Wing, PLA and involved in recruitment of lady cadres, cordinat of extortion money and arms.

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