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New Delhi, Oct 31 : Planning Commission has given investment clearance for the scheme “Khuga Multipurpose Project (Medium Revised) of Manipur”. The Project is estimated to cost Rs. 433.91 Crore (2011 Price Level).
The project shall be completed in the financial year 2012-13 and Plan accounts would be closed by 31st March 2013. Project may accordingly be executed as per the approved outlays in the State Annual Plans. The State Finance Department would restrict the expenditure to the approved cost and no additional expenditure beyond approved cost may be permitted unless the revised estimate is got approved following the prescribed procedure. In case of any further cost revision, the project shall be debarred from AIBP funding.
The project Authority must seek the approved of the “Command Area Development Plan” from the Planning Commission. Also the CAD works will be executed concurrently with the project implementation so that the participation of the stake holder farmers is ensured right from the stage of project planning from implementation to maintenance.
This will ensure that the outlay on the project is converted into enduring outcomes in the form of assured and sustainable irrigation benefits to the farmers. The pari-passu implementation of the project would be monitored by the Planning Commission.

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New Delhi, Oct 31 : Planning Commission has given investment clearance for the scheme “Khuga Multipurpose Project (Medium Revised) of Manipur”. The Project is estimated to cost Rs. 433.91 Crore (2011 Price Level).
The project shall be completed in the financial year 2012-13 and Plan accounts would be closed by 31st March 2013. Project may accordingly be executed as per the approved outlays in the State Annual Plans. The State Finance Department would restrict the expenditure to the approved cost and no additional expenditure beyond approved cost may be permitted unless the revised estimate is got approved following the prescribed procedure. In case of any further cost revision, the project shall be debarred from AIBP funding.
The project Authority must seek the approved of the “Command Area Development Plan” from the Planning Commission. Also the CAD works will be executed concurrently with the project implementation so that the participation of the stake holder farmers is ensured right from the stage of project planning from implementation to maintenance.
This will ensure that the outlay on the project is converted into enduring outcomes in the form of assured and sustainable irrigation benefits to the farmers. The pari-passu implementation of the project would be monitored by the Planning Commission.

Read more / Original news source: http://manipur-mail.com/pc-gives-green-signal-for-khuga-project/

IMPHAL, Oct 31 NNN:The All Manipur United Clubs’ Organisation (AMUCO) has expressed surprise at the recent statement of Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde that he had met both the Chief Ministers of Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh to solve the vexed Naga issue before the onset of Nagaland election due in March next year.
AMUCO president KT Rehman expressed his opposition to the talk of the Union home minister with the two chief ministers.
KT Rehman said this on the sideline of distribution of pea seeds at the organisation’s office, saying that Shinde’ s move was out of reason and questioned the real motive behind the statement. Rehman questioned why even as the NSCN (I-M) had claimed some territory of Assam, yet it has not been disclosed in his (Shinde) statement.
He said people of Manipur have trust in the assurance given by PM and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi that the territorial integrity of the state would not be touched. However, the recent development has panicked the people, he said.
Whether be it alternative arrangement, supra-state body, southern Nagaland or demand of autonomy, there is no objection from the AMUCO side except that the outcome of any peace talk should not touch the territorial integrity of Manipur, the AMUCO chief said.
Rehman also noted that distribution of seeds was done as a step to promote agricultural activities in the state and to make the land self sufficient and not dependent on outside import in regard to agricultural products, he said, lamenting that in ancient times, the state was not dependent on other sources.
After the state merged with India, food dependency occurred, that when the two national highways were blocked, people of Manipur were put in panicky situation, he stressed.
Government should take up programmes for implementation of agricultural activities as the state is likely to face scarcity of food due to dearth of rainfall.

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Imphal, Oct 31 : O. Ibobi Singh, Chief Minister greeted all on the eve of Kut festiva. He said, “ I heartily greet the people of Manipur, especially our Kuki-Chin-Mizo brethren on the happy and joyous occasion of Kut Festival, 2012.
Kut, the post harvest festival of Kuki-Chin-Mizo groups of people is an occasion of thanksgiving prayers to the Almighty God for the bountiful harvest. The festival occupies a unique position not only among the Kuki-Chin-Mizo groups of people but also among other communities in the State. While extending my heartiest greetings and best wishes to all on the occasion, I also hope and pray that the festival would strengthen the bond of love, peace and brotherhood amongst the different communities living in the State.
I join the people of Manipur in the celebration of Kut and once again I extend my warm greetings and best wishes to all on the occasion.”The Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM), the apex traditional body of the Kuki tribe has extended its greeting to all the Chin-Kuki-Mizo ethnic ‘brethren’ on the occasion of the KUT 2012 edition to be held at 1st Bn Manipur Rifles ground, Imphal on November 1.
The dawn of the occasion reminds the people to bear in mind, the glorious days of their forefathers when they live in unity, peacefully and independently, said a press release of KIM while adding that it also reminds them of the days when their ancestors stood valiantly against the mighty British invaders who tried to take hold of their ancestors’ land.
It also called upon all the Chin-Kuki-Mizo and those co-residents to shed their differences and stand united for peaceful co-existence and prosperous future as they rededicates and re-asserts their stands for ‘non-communal, peaceful co-existence, and justice for all’.
The Kuki body also wishes the celebration to be a landmark of reconciliation and unification for the Chin-Kuki-Mizo and d Zomi brotherhood and peaceful co-existence among the different communities of the state. Major Gen UK Gurung,YSM,IGAR(S) and all Ranks of Assam Rifles extends warm greetings to the people of Manipur on the auspicious occasion of “Kut Festival”. IGAR(S) also expresses his earnest message of peace, harmony, unity and understanding on this joyous occasion. He wishes that this socio-cultural festival to celebrate harvesting would bring joy, happiness and prosperity in the region by bringing together people of all communities of Manipur.
The RPF greeted all on the occasion and appealed to all to work for the ethos given by the festival that is love, brotherhood and forgiveness.
Tribal Youth Council, Manipur (TYCM) greeted Chagah festival celebrated by Liangmai tribe.
The TYCM also wishes the craving KUT 2012 to all tribes hailing from the Chin-Kuki-Mizo.
Festivals and get together are signs of unity and victory for tribals, but KUT is celebrated by Chin-Kuki-Mizo group is a thanks giving festival. “May the Almighty Lord bless KUT 2012 grants everybody’s wish. The TYCM wishes peace and harmony in this festive season and encourages to preserving our culture and tradition remembering our forefathers. Let us keep the faith of Zeliangrong Ringtelou and Kut Chebai,” .

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IMPHAL, Oct 30 NNN: “Manipur farmers need to produce more than 12,000 metric tonnes more of mustard oil in order to meet the need of the state which is imported from other region at present”, said Dr Premjit, Director of Extension Education, Central Agriculture University (CAU) while giving his chief guest address at the launching programme of Zero Tillage Cultivation of Rapeseed-Mustard under DRMR, Central Agriculture University (CAU) held at seijang Community Hall, Imphal East today.
Farmers in Manipur have low income due to lack of new technology of agriculture and absence of canal facility, he said suggesting that farmers should switch on to farming multiple items like rearing animals, poultry farming and piggery for earning higher income and living a better lifestyle.
Noting that with the increasing population, demand for agricultural product has also been increasing, he called for adopting innovative method and scientific technology for increasing agricultural yield and as an instance added that keeping of bee-box with bee around the mustard field increase the mustard yield by 25% and profit can increase from rupees eleven thousand to twelve thousand.
He also distributed agricultural materials to ten farmers’ clubs of Seijang villge consisting of 150 members which include 60 bags of Urea, 195 bags of Single Super-Phosphate, 50 bags of murate of Potanus, 100 bee-box, 912 kg of rapeseed variety TS-38 from Assam Agricultural University and 24 kg of Mustard variety like NRC HB – 101 from Bharatpur, Rajasthan.

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MPHAL, Oct 30 NNN: The ‘2nd Eikhoigee Mimannadrabi Ningolshing Chak-kouba Amadi Khudol Tamba’ was celebrated at Ima Panthoibi Shanglen, Khumbong in Imphal West on Tuesday. More than 100 ‘differently abled’ women were invited to the feast jointly organized by Nongchup Imphal Loumee-Sinmee Chaokhat Thourang Lup, Imphal West and International Handicapped Welfare Association.The festival of Ningol Chak-kouba has been a historic tradition in Manipur and that such festival fastens the ties amongst brothers and sisters, Konthoujam constituency MLA K Sharat stated. The MLA was taking part at the celebration. He emphasised that handicapped should be treated alike with others as they have the same heart, saying many physically challenged have shown their stunning talents. He also appreciated the Loumee-Sinmee Chaokhat Thourang Lup for organising the event. Later, 110 ningols were presented with gifts amidst shower of blessings and thanksgiving.Bijenti, Imphal West Adhakshya, Pradhan of Yurembam Gram Panchayat, K Loyalakpa, editor, Naharogee Thoudang and other local leaders also joined the celebration.

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It was reported in a newspaper that according to the Kangleipak Calendar Board the date on which Mera Houchongba falls is shown erroneously one day late on October 30 in the Government Wall Calendar 2-012 published by DIPR instead of 29th Oct., 2012.
A similar report was also published in another paper saying that while the Durga
Ashtami/Durga Puja Bor Day and Mera Houchongba fall on 23rd and 30th October, 2012 respectively in the Govt.
Calendar published by DIPR, they fall on 22nd and 29th October, 2012 in other Calendar published by NGOs, which
causes confusion in the mind of the public.
Th. Samo Singh, Assistant Publicity Officer (Press) Information & Public Relations clarified that State Govt. holidays are decided by the Govt. through the General Administration Department and those are shown in the Govt. Wall Calendar by DIPR only as decided by the Govt.

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Imphal, Oct 29 : Security Forces of Red Shield Division launched an operation today at Heisnam and apprehended an over ground worker of RPF/PLA, namely Heisnam Ongbi Maningou.
During questioning at Moirang Police Station, it was revealed that she has been working for RPF/PLA organization as over ground worker and providing administrative and logistics support to terrorist operation in Thanga area. The apprehendee has been handed over to Bishnupur Police Station.
In another incident security Forces of Red Shield Division launched an operation today at Moirang Thana Leikai and apprehended a cadre of UNLF group, namely Pheirembam Romeo and recovered one Nokia mobile phone.
On questioning, he revealed that he was actively collecting extortion money from targets for his outfit from Moirang area. The apprehendee alongwith recovered item has been handed over to Moirang Police Station.
Meanwhile security forces of Red Shield Division and two lady Police personnel of Mayang Imphal Police Station launched an operation yesterday at Khordak area and apprehended an overground worker of PLA, namely Ningthoujam Chandrakala Devi .
During questioning at Mayang Imphal Police Station, it was revealed that apprehendee has been working for various under ground banned groups as over ground worker and providing administrative and logistics support to the organization. She is suspected to have provided support to the banned outfit RPF/PLA in carrying out an IED blast on 15 Oct 2012. The apprehendee has been handed over to Mayang Imphal Police Station.

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Mail News Service NNN
Imphal, Oct 29 : Mera Hou Chongba a festival of unity was celebrated participated by all the communities settled in Manipur. The age old celebration was marked with exchange of gifts between different communities.
The function began with a colourful rally taken out from Kangla in the afternoon participated by representatives of different communities settled in Manipur attired in their traditional dresses.
The festival reminds us of love , brotherhood and unity among the people of the hills and the plains and the festival earlier celebrated at Kangla where people from different communities dine together and celebrate.
The main function of the festival was held at Iboyaima Shumang Leela Shanglen, Palace Compound in Imphal. The celebration was jointly organized under the auspices of Mera Houchongba Thoushil Lup, Sana Konung and Ethno Heritage Council (HERICOUN).
Earlier in the morning, the religious function of Mera Mentongba and Yenkhongtamba, part of the festival were also held at Kangla fort before the main function at Iboyaima Shumang Leela Shanglen began.
Titular king of Manipur Leishemba Sanajaoba expressed disappointment over the sharp decline of participation of the hill people in the Mera Houchongba festival and pointed out politics as the main reason behind it.
Leishemba Sanajaoba was speaking on the occasion during which he also stated that the extensive drop in number of participants from the hills of the state has created a bad feeling over a possible ending of the age-old practice.
He further made a strong appeal to the people to consider the festival as a non-political festival as long as the co-existence of the hill and the valley continues to survive.King Sanajaoba reminisced that in the distance past that the hill people would invite the valley people in the hill and enjoy ‘Mera Chakkouba’ after the latter invited to the Mera Houchongba. It was also a tradition to present gifts to the valley by the hill.
He said this tradition has no longer existed now and expressed his strong desire to revive it. However, he said he feels frustrated to learn that participation of the hill brethren in Mera Houchongba festival has extensively declined and cited many reasons, primarily politics in pointing out the real reasons behind it. Such decrease in the participation has created a fear of a possible abolition of the festival, Sanajaoba said.
People from the hills including the village heads from the districts like Senapati, Chandel and Ukhrul attended on the occasion. Exchange of gifts between the people of the hills and the valley was the main highlight of the festival. Eye-catching cultural performances of songs and dances of various ethnic groups enthralled the gathering.

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Imphal, Oct 29 : A three day long Public Information Campaign on the flagship programmes of the Central Government will be held at Mini Secretariat Multi Purpose Hall, Ukhrul from 1st November 2012.
The main highlight of the campaign are creation of awareness among the public on the flagship programmes like National Rural Health Mission (NRHM), Sarva Siksha Abhiyan (SSA), National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (NREGS), Rural Road, Rural Drinking Water Supply, Rural Housing (Indira Awaj Yojna), Rural Telephony, Total Sanitation Campaign, Integrated Child development Services (ICDS), Right to Information Act., Pension Scheme and Forest development etc.
On the first day, Integrated Child Development Services Scheme (ICDS), Rural Telephony, National Rural Health Mission, on the second day, Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Health Mission (MGNRHM), Rural Housing (Indira Awaj Yojna), Total Sanitation Campaign, Rural Drinking Water Supply, Forest, Pension, Rural Road and last day, Sarva Siksha Abhiyan, Mid Day Meal and Right to Information Act will be explained by the experts from the concerned departments.
Public may interact after the speech. Public quiz will be followed after the speech.
A one day free medical camp will also be held on 2nd November, 2012 from 10.30 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. at the venue as part of be campaign.
Seventeen departments will display their office activities to put up exhibition stalls. Directorate of Advertising and Visual Publicity (DAVP), Government of India, Imphal will display 600 sq. ft. photo exhibition on the theme initiative development in the North East.
Song and Drama Division (S&DD), Government of India, Imphal will perform theme based entertainment programmes in the form of song, dance, drama and martial art.Directorate of Field Publicity (DFP), Government of India, Ukhrul and Senapati Units, organized field programmes since 27th October, 2012 up to end of the PIC in different villages in Ukhrul district.
It will be jointly organized by Press Information Bureau (PIB), All India Radio (AIR), Door Darshan Kendra (DDK), DAVP, DFP, S&DD, in collaboration with different departments, Government of Manipur and Government of India, Clubs, NGOs, Churches of Ukhrul district under the sponsorship of Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, New Delhi.

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IMPHAL, Oct 29 MNS NNN: Saying Panchayati Raj Institute (PRI) plays the most important role in bringing development for rural community of the country, Manipur Home Minister Gaikgangam today appealed to all the newly elected Panchayat members to work sincerely to uplift the life of the community.
Gaikhangam was attending a function of the reception-cum 1st meeting of general body (special) of the newly elected members of Panchayati Raj Institute organized by Manipur State Panchayat Parishad (MSPP) at Manipur Panchayat Bhavan, Porompat, Imphal.
Saying that India is made up of 80 percent of rural communities, the Home Minister said it would be urbanized only when these communities are developed.
Even though the country has enters its 60 years of independence it has not been able to follow the principles advocated by Mahatma Gandhi, the Home Minister expressed discontentment adding the idea of Gandhi emphasizing on developing the village life and giving power to the rural people is still dragging on.
He admitted different tasks are handed to the people’s representatives to bring development under Local Self-Governments like District Council, Nagar Panchayat, Imphal Municipal Council and Panchayat at the grass root level to uplift the people.
Gaikhangam also informed a state level convention to be participated by the local bodies will be held soon. General Secretary of All India Youth Congress Rahul Gandhi will also take part it, he added.
Francia Ngajokpa, minister of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj also took part at the function. He called for cent percent implementation of their tasks by all the newly elected Panchayat members and fulfillment of all the benefits to the people.
At the function, three-time elected Panchyat members were presented with simple gifts as a mark of encouragement.
Besides Gaikhangam and Ngajokpa, SS Vijay Mishra, Secretary General, All India Panchayat Parishad and Prof Mehendro, Chief Advisor, MSPP among others also attended the function.
Polls to the Manipur 4th Panchayat were held on September 13 in the districts of Imphal East, Imphal West, Thoubal and Bishnupur.

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IMPHAL, Oct 28 NNN: Even as the state government of Manipur is setting the ball rolls to conduct the village authority elections in the hill districts of Manipur, tribal organisations opposing to such elections are all set to deliberate on the matter on October 30 at Kuki Inn, Imphal.
Convened by the All Tribal Chiefs Forum, Manipur and Committee on Prtection of Tribal Areas, Manipur (COPTAM), tribal intellectuals, activists, village authorities and those who matter in the issue will participate in the programme.
All Tribal Chiefs Forum, Manipur president T.Kipgen and COPTAM general secretary Thangkam Lupheng have requested all the tribal leaders, tribal frontal bodies and activists to take part in the programme in the interest of the hill districts of Manipur.
“We are taking a common decision on October 30 and the meeting is very crucial,” said Thangkam Lupheng and T. Kipgen.

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An International Peace Poster Contest on the theme “Imagine Peace” was conducted at Sainik School Imphal on 28 October 2012. A total of 106 cadets of the school studying in class VI, VII and VIII participated in the competition which was organised as part of 25th edition of Lions International Peace Poster Contest under the aegis of Lions Club of Imphal Greater, Lions Club International District 322D. In the final result declared by a jury of two members namely Ng Norendrajit Singh and A Ashok Kumar from JNV Khgumbong and Sainik School Imphal respectively, Cadet Prabin Hemam (class VII) was adjudged first while Cadet Rohit Thokchom (class VII) and Cadet Boris Sougrakpam (class VII) stood second and third position respectively. The painting of the winner will be forwarded for District Level Competition to be held at Guwahati in the month of November 2012.

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Imphal, Oct 28 MNS NNN: A newly wed woman was found hanging inside her residence today at Kongpal Mutum Leikai under Porompat Police Station in Imphal East district at around 10 in the morning.
The deceased has been identified as one Mutum (O) Mona Devi (26) w/o M. Ibungomacha of Kongpal Mutum Leikai. Ibungomacha is a police constable currently posting at Porompat Police Station.
The dead body of the deceased has been deposited at JNIMS mortuary for post-mortem, informed the sources.
Meanwhile in a fatal road accident, a man was killed when the scooter he was riding on was knocked down by a Tata truck at Ngariyan under Irilbung Police Station in Imphal East district on October 27 at around 11.30 am.
The deceased has been identified as one Wahengbam Suresh Singh (27) s/o W.Itocha Singh of Nongpok Sanjenbam Khulllen.
According to a report, the accident occurred when the man coming in a scooter accompanied by a woman collided head-on with a Tata truck coming in opposite direction. The man died at the spot instantly after receiving head injuries. However, the woman is said to be out of danger as she sustained minor injuries.
Later, the dead body of the deceased was handed over to his family after performing a post-mortem at Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences .

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SENAPATI, Oct 28 NNN: The Central Organising Committee of the Chagah festival of the Liangmai tribe has invited all the Liangmais across Manipur to come and participate in the gala festival to be held on October 30 at Taphou Liangmai, Senapati.
According to Achapbou Niumai, several dance troupes are all set to showcase their cultural items with MLA from Mao assembly constituency Dikho gracing the occasion.
The event, which is celebrated every year on October 30 by the Liangmai community is becoming a tourists attraction ever since the festival was revived few years ago.
It is expected that large number of people from Tamei subdivision, Imphal, Sadar Hills and Senapati district will participate in the mega festival which is purely a traditional and cultural fete.
Traditionally spreaking, the festival is a several days event but in modern days, it has been cut down to just a day’s affairs.
Liangmai community from children to the aged come in traditional attires to participate in the festival. Rice beer and meat used to be some common menu but after the revival of of the Chagah festival few years ago, rice beer is out of the menu.

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IMPHAL, Oct 28 NNN: The Zeliangrong Youth Front (Assam, Manipur and Nagaland) has resolved to serve a letter to all the militant organisations operating in Zeliangrong areas to abjure violence and also not to loiter about with arms and other weapons. The Zeliangrong Youth Front also resolved to urge the government of India to strictly enforce measures to redress the worsening law and order situation in Zeliangrong areas.
In its executive meeting held on October 26, the ZYF(AMN) had also taken many other resolutions.
The ZYF (Assam, Manipur and Nagaland) convened its executive meeting at Khonglong Part-(I) under the jurisdiction of ZYF Sadar Hills Zone pertaining to law and order and different issues in Zeliangrong areas.
The ZYF members unanimously resolved different resolutions including to serve an intimation letter to all the underground organizations operating in Zeliangrong areas to shun any form of violence activities with immediate effect.
“Under no circumstances no cadres of any group should roam freely with arms in public areas,” said one resolution. The ZYF also resolved to approach the government of India to enforce law and order strictly and effectively so as to ensure security of citizens’ lives and properties and also to return to peace and normalcy in the Zeliangrong areas. ZYF will not retrieve or collect any dead body of any cadre belonging to any underground organization if killed by factional fighting among Naga brothers, read a resolution.
On the apex Zeliangrong body issue, the ZYF-AMN decided to write appeal letters to both the organization i.e. Zeliangrong Baudi and Zeliangrong Union to sink their differences and to come together as one after the expiry of their respective present term of office and hold common election with nomenclature as Zeliangrong Baudi (Union) or Zeliangrong Union (Baudi) vice-versa whichever is considered to be suitable and appropriate considering the utmost necessity to have one and exclusive powerful tribe apex body to deal authoritatively of any matter concerning to Zeliangrong people.
The ZYF then resolved to write a letters to United Naga Council (UNC) and Naga Hoho not to recognise any organization as Zeliangrong tribe body in case of separate election is not conducted under common election of one tribe apex body. The ZYF then said that it would have liked to have only one tribe based apex women’s organizationin in Zeliangrong community. The ZYF then decided to monitor and look after all the developmental activities undergoing in the Zeliangrong areas. It also fully supports Indo-Naga peace talk and urged to expedite the Naga peace talk for early settlement. It appeals government of India to start peace talk with other Naga organizations.
The ZYF then resolved to submit memorandum to government of Manipur to reduce number of vehicles (trucks) plying on the National Highway 37 so as to avoid inconvenience caused to general public and to avert frequent accident by the reckless driving of inebriated drivers and to give strong instruction to drivers to avoid alcohol or any intoxicants during the time of driving; to pressurize the District administration to immediately re-open and provide necessary medical facilities to the needy public at Tamenglong district hospital which has been closed down due to alleged threatened by the armed cadres.
The ZYF Sadar Hills zone office bearers also expanded by induction of two executive members i.e. Majalin Phaomei as Advisor for ZYF Sadar Hills zone and L. Meihondai as Education, Games and Sports Secretary for ZYF Sadar Hills zone.

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Imphal, Oct 28 : Under the Special Project of NYK, Imphai a programme on the role played by the youth club in bringing peace and development in Manipur was held at the Laikhulembi Hall today. All active member of the Apunba Tengbang Marup (ATM), Uripok and NYC Volunteers ofNYK Imphal took part in the day long deliberation.
The role played by Apunba Tengbang Marup in maintaining peace and harmony in Manipur, voluntary service during seasonal flood, improvement of drainage, lighting of street lamp, helping the Government in public distribution of rice, kerosine, sugar and edible oil to poor families and supporting students in their studies were apprecited by all.
Y. Laksman Singh, District Youth Co-ordinator, NYK Imphal delivered a talk on “Youth Initiative for the Publicity of Message of Development and Peace in Manipur” A slogan Competition was also organised in which Shanti Devi, Biky and Imochouba Singh of Uripok got the first, second and third positions respectively. The DYC also distributed IEC materials to all the participants.
Tourangbam Pari, President of the Apunba Tengbang Marup thanked the official of Nehru Yuva Kendra, Imphal and NYC volunteers for organising programme in the club for the benefit of all the members. He wished to continue development activities in the area with the support and guidance of Nehru Yuva Kendra, Imphal from time ito time.

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