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AMCO general body meeting

IMPHAL, Oct 2 NNN: The All Manipur Christian Organisation (AMCO) has held its general body meeting at Hotel Imphal here today. The meeting was attended by most Christian denominational leaders of Manipur. AMCO President, Rev. S. Prim Vaiphei stated that the meeting was marked by worship and praising the Lord led by Believers Church staffs […]

IMPHAL, Oct 2 NNN: The All Manipur Christian Organisation (AMCO) has held its general body meeting at Hotel Imphal here today. The meeting was attended by most Christian denominational leaders of Manipur.
AMCO President, Rev. S. Prim Vaiphei stated that the meeting was marked by worship and praising the Lord led by Believers Church staffs with solos presented by Chungneikip and Premjeet Meetei and Devotionalmessages delivered by Rev. Dr. Hawlngam Haokip.
Rev. Dr. Lalpi Vaiphei and Rev. Timothy Phaomei were the moderators of the worship and business sessions respectively.
Installation/dedication prayer with words of encouragement was also offered by Rev. Dr. Wungnaoting Konghar, General Secretary of Manipur Baptist Convention (MBC).
During the meeting, new office bearers of the organisation for a term of 3 years were also announced.
Accordingly, Rev. S. Prim Vaiphei and Rev. Dr. N. Nipamacha were re-elected as President and Vice-President respectively while Fr. Ts. Dominic, Chancellor, arch-diocese of Imphal, Ng. Lydia, DSSS Office, Mantripukhri, Rev. Simon Raomei, Pastor MBC CC and Pastor Phungmi Mawon, United Baptist Church, Tarung were elected as General Secretary, Assistant Secretary, Information Secretary and Treasurer respectively.

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Tamenglong citizens protest violence

IMPHAL, Oct 2 NNN: Tamenglong district headquarters today erupted in fury to drive out all the underground cadres from the town. Situation is highly charged in Tamenglong district headquarters since this afternoon following the killing of a civilian in a cross fire of the NSCN-IM on one side and the combined team of Zeliangrong United […]

IMPHAL, Oct 2 NNN: Tamenglong district headquarters today erupted in fury to drive out all the underground cadres from the town.
Situation is highly charged in Tamenglong district headquarters since this afternoon following the killing of a civilian in a cross fire of the NSCN-IM on one side and the combined team of Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) and NSCN-K on the other.
The furious mob started hunting all the underground groups in the district headquarters asking them to leave the town immediately.
As the news of the killing of one civilian, Jaikalung Gangmei (42), a carpenter by profession spread after the shoot out between the two rival groups of Naga undergrounds in Tamenglong district at around 1 pm, large number of people in different groups turned mob and started hunting for underground cadres. A group of people has dismantled the gate of Aduan, NSCN-IM’s Central Administrative Officer (CAO) of Zeilad Region and then entered his house looking for him. Aduan is reportedly nowhere to be seen then. Another NSCN-IM ‘civil officer’ who was reportedly hiding in a Bolero jeep was pulled up by the mob and then detained him at the town bazar shed. Till the filing of this report, the NSCN-IM personnel is still being detained at the shed.
Reports said cadres of NSCN-K and ZUF have gone by then when the mob started hunting for underground elements. The mob fury has been still going on till the filing of this story tonight.
The encounter between the NSCN-IM and the NSCN-K/ZUF combined broke out at around 12 noon today near Immanual Church in the heart of the Tamenglong district headquarters killing the carpenter Jaikalung Gangmei, a father of three children.
As the shoot out started, Jaikalung who was working at the locality ran out to see if his children who were at home were fine. A bullet hit him and he died there.
NSCN-IM ‘deputy kilonser’ (minister) Lungchaibi who is in charge of Zeliangrong region informed NNN, around 40 cadres of NSCN-K came to attack them. “Prior to that, our cadres numbering around 12 on learning of the rival’s move, had been taking precaution when they attacked our boys,” claimed Lungchaibi. In the shoot out a man was killed. “We do not know whose bullet hit him,” said the NSCN-IM leader.
On the other hand, ZUF spokesman A Dangmei informed NNN that the combined team of ZUF and NSCN-K had an encounter with the NSCN-IM cadres. “The shoot out lasted for about an hour and we left the spot soon after that,” added A Dangmei.
Meanwhile, NSCN-IM leader Lungchaibi rued that the public should understand who cause the shoot out. He recalled at sometimes ago the NSCN-K cadres had killed Zeliangrong student leader Chunthuigai and following that the public had taken a resolution in the Noney Bazar convention against the NSCN-K. “We are peacefully in the town. They came and attacked us in public place. The public should know that,” said the NSCN-IM leader.
It can be mentioned here that similar shoot out was witnessed at Matung village, not far away from Tamenglong district headquarters on September 26 between the same underground groups.

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One shot dead

IMPHAL, Oct 2 MNS NNN: A militant suspect has been gunned down by Imphal West district police commandos during an encounter that took place at Lamdeng Khunou Makha Leikai under Lamshang Police Station, Imphal West on Tuesday, a day after the district police commandos killed another militant suspect in the district. The slain militant suspect […]

IMPHAL, Oct 2 MNS NNN: A militant suspect has been gunned down by Imphal West district police commandos during an encounter that took place at Lamdeng Khunou Makha Leikai under Lamshang Police Station, Imphal West on Tuesday, a day after the district police commandos killed another militant suspect in the district.
The slain militant suspect has been identified as one Thiyam Romen alias Romen aged 43, son of Th Mani of Irom Meijrao in the district.
The reported encounter happened at about 5:40 am at a spot between two hillocks in Lamdeng Khunou Makha Leikai.
Police said a team of Imphal West district police commandos rushed in the area after receiving a tip about presence of militants there since early morning. The ploice team, upon reaching there, saw an unidentified man walking on a suspicious manner when they asked him to halt, he threw a hand grenade at the police team but the bomb failed to explode when the commandos shot him to death in retaliation.
The commando team recovered one 9 mm pistol and three hand grenades carrying in a bag from the slain militant suspect, they added.
The body has been brought to the mortuary of Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS).
However, sources from the family of the deceased said he had been whisked away from his bed by two unknown gunmen clad in civilian clothes just after the past midnight.
Romen was asleep with his 13-year-old son when the gunmen took him away. The unidentified gunmen suspected to be security personnel first barged into a house next to the house of Romen before they took him away.
They said Romen wore a khudei and an armless shirt when the gunmen pulled him out of the house but he was found dead wearing a half pant and a T- shirt.
Romen had been in police custody after he was arrested on the charges of being a militant in October 2010. He was later released on bail, the family informed.
Meanwhile, the identity of the militant suspect who was killed by Imphal West district police commandos during a reported encounter that occurred at Takyel Khongbal in Imphal West yesterday has been established.
He has been identified as Sapam Ranjan aged 19, son of S Ratan, a resident of Sagomband Moirang Hanuba Leirak, Imphal West.
It is said that Ranjan had been at home for the last one week after joining the banned Kanglei Yaon Kanna Lup (KYKL) about nine years ago.

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Indefinite blockade from Oct 15 on TET issue

IMPHAL, Oct 2 NNN : Saying that the government of Manipur is not taking seriously on the issue of Teacher’s Eligibility Test (TET), the Joint Committee of Hill Districts Student Organisation (JCHDSO) has announced an indefinite economic blockade beginning midnight of October 15 on all the National Highways leading to Manipur. JCHDSO is adamant on […]

IMPHAL, Oct 2 NNN : Saying that the government of Manipur is not taking seriously on the issue of Teacher’s Eligibility Test (TET), the Joint Committee of Hill Districts Student Organisation (JCHDSO) has announced an indefinite economic blockade beginning midnight of October 15 on all the National Highways leading to Manipur.
JCHDSO is adamant on its demand for separate TET form distribution centres and TET exam centres for the five hill districts of Senapati, Ukhrul, Tamenglong, Chandel and Churachandpur. As of now, the test is being held in Imphal only.
Announcing the decision to impose the indefinite economic blockade, Tangkhul Katamnao Saklong (TKS) president Yangmi informed this afternoon that JCHDSO has taken the decision following repeated failure of the State Government in fulfilling the demand of the tribal student joint committee despite imposition of a 48-hour bandh last month, closing down of Zonal Education Office buildings in all the hill district headquarters, apart from serving an ultimatum over the issue.
The attempt of the State Government and JCHDSO to reach the crucial agreement on the issue has remained inconclusive since the first round of talks. The JCHDSO comprises Zeliarong Student’s Union, Manipur (ZSUM), Churachandpur District Student’s Union (CDSU), Senapati District Student’s Association (SDSA), Tangkhul Katamnao Saklong (TKS) and Naga Student’s Union, Chandel (NSUC).
Asking the State Government whether the tribals are not citizens of the State, Yangmi expressed unhappiness over the indifferent attitude of the Government which is not willing to open TET exam centres in the hill district headquarters.
He cited regular exams which are held in the hill districts under Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), Board of Secondary Education, Manipur (BOSEM) and Council of Higher Secondary Education, Manipur (COHSEM) and questioned the technical problem cited by the Government in conducting TET exam in the hill districts.
The TKS president on behalf of the hill students’ joint body also appealed the general public particularly the hill people to lend support to the proposed economic blockade.
Naga People’s Organization (NPO), the apex body of the Nagas in Senapati district decided to endorse the hill based students’ bodies on the issue of Teacher’s Eligibility Test (TET).
It has also expressed its resentment over the way the State Government has treated the student’s issue on TET.
The NPO said such treatment to the tribal people is not new to anyone and that; the TET issue movement initiated by Joint Committee of Hill Districts Students Organisation ( JCHDSO) is genuine and appreciable.
Stating it as one of the many examples, it stated that, “the indifferent attitude of the State Government towards the Tribals in Manipur has been manifested by denying the justice of conducting exams and recruitments in the hills”, we cannot continue to tolerate such unjustifiable designs of the Government but react accordingly. The NPO advised the State government to consider the genuine demand of the Tribal students at the earliest before the issue escalates.

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Homage paid to Father of the Nation

IMPHAL, Oct 2 MNS NNN: ” People across the country have been observing National Cleanliness Day in commemoration of the Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi on October 2 every year. Gandhiji was a true leader who had fought for the poor and the discriminated people of the country. He was a rare leader who always […]

IMPHAL, Oct 2 MNS NNN: ” People across the country have been observing National Cleanliness Day in commemoration of the Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi on October 2 every year. Gandhiji was a true leader who had fought for the poor and the discriminated people of the country. He was a rare leader who always believed in freedom, non-violence, love and unity and strove for creating a society where one can enjoy equal rights. He with his non-violence movement helped India to gained Independence from the then British empire “, said Chief Minister O. Ibobi.
He was speaking as the chief guest on the occasion of National Cleanliness Day which was held to mark the 143rd Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi at G.M. Hall here organised by the state’s Home Department.
The observance function was also attented by Health and Family Welfare Minister, Phungjathang Tonsing as the functional president. Other ministers, MLAs and officials of state’s different department were also present at the occassion.
The Chief Minister stated that one should maintain cleanliness in and around the state in order to prevent from various diseases and added that Mahatma Gandhi had also want cleanliness to maintain in the country.
” One needs to follow the ideals and footsteps of Gandhi in order to bring peace, unity and tranquility in the state. On this particular day let us hope that peace and prosperity will prevail in the state “,he added.
Commemorating the anniversary, another observance function was also held at the office of Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee, MPCC located at B.T. Road where President of MPCC, Gaikhangam who also hold the post of Home Minister of the state presided over the function.
Meanwhile, as celebrated in other parts of the globe, the oganising committee of the The International Day of Non-Violence, Manipur observed the 6th International Day of Non-Violence here today which also falls on the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, at Manipur Press Club.
The organising committees which held today’s observance comprises of total 15 peace building organisations from across the state.
The function was graced by Padmashri Rajkumar Jhalajit Singh, Eminent Gandhian and N. Benoy Singh, President of Senior Citizens for Society, Manipur as the chief guest and president respectively. Professor L. Sadananda and Professor Ksh. Bimola Devi also shared at the dais.
Speaking as the chief guest, Padmashri Rajkumar Jhalajit Singh stated that non-violencce was the only weapon used by Mahatma Gandhi, who helped lead India to Independence and inspired movement of Civil Rights and freedom across the world.
Professor L. Sadananda said non-violence is the only way in which one can achieve any movement peacefully without hurting anyone.

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URF central Executive

United Revolutionary Front ( URF ) new Central Executive members were today announced by AK. Pibarel Secretary, Information & Publicity, URF. Central Executive met for three days from September 28 to 30 and a Special General Body was also held. The new office bearers were 1. Achou Meitei As Chairmen, Nawang Meitei As Vice-chairmen, Korouhanba […]

United Revolutionary Front ( URF ) new Central Executive members were today announced by AK. Pibarel Secretary, Information & Publicity, URF.
Central Executive met for three days from September 28 to 30 and a Special General Body was also held. The new office bearers were
1. Achou Meitei As Chairmen, Nawang Meitei As Vice-chairmen, Korouhanba As General Secretary, Nongpoknganba As Home Secretary, Lemba Meitei As Finance Secretary, M. Khuman As External Affair’s Secretary, Mangangthoi As Political Affair’s Secretary, Mangalsana As Organisation Secretary, Yaiphaba Luwang As Law & Justice Secretary, Tampha Sana As Education & Health Secretary, A.k. Pibarel as Information & Publicity Secretary .

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“World Habitat Day” observed

IMPHAL, Oct 1 NNN: Joining hands in marking “World Habitat Day” across the globe, the Human Rights Alert for the first time observed the day here today at Manipur Press Club. Ksh. Onil, Campaigner of Human Rights Alert stated that “World Habitat Day” observation was started from 1978 under the initiative of United Nations Habitat […]

IMPHAL, Oct 1 NNN: Joining hands in marking “World Habitat Day” across the globe, the Human Rights Alert for the first time observed the day here today at Manipur Press Club.
Ksh. Onil, Campaigner of Human Rights Alert stated that “World Habitat Day” observation was started from 1978 under the initiative of United Nations Habitat for the people who have evicted from their houses in the name of giving compensation and resettlement and added that the day is being observed in more than 11 countries since then.
” The Human Rights Alert has been demanding to the concerned authorities to pass the bill of Land Acquisation and Resettlement Bill, 2002 and to address the woes of the people effected by eviction.
In Manipur itself there are around 4000 victims of eviction”, he added. Maibam Nganbi, a widow of Lamphel Yaipha Leikai whose house had been evicted on June 16, 2011 said that she is still to get any compensation and resettlement facilities from the government even though 1 year have been passed. We have been living in the area from the last 40 years but the government without giving prior notice evicted from our houses along with 14 families from the locality, she rued.Recalling another incident, V.S. Meena, Chairperson of Naga River Colony Women Society said families from the region was forced to evict despite of stiff opposition from the people in the name of building a five star hotel in the colony saying that they have been living in the area peacefully from the last 40 years along with 10 different communities.During the function, an 11 minute documentary film entitled “People Before Profit”, a film based on the issues of development driven eviction in different countries produced by WITNESS, a New York based organisation in collaboration with Human Rights Alert and partners was also released to mark the observation.

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AR reaches out to Kwatha victim

Mail News Service Imphal, Oct 1: Assam Rifles and the villagers of the Kwatha, Chandel district have condemned the explosions carried out by UNLF on September 28, at Kwatha village that led to killing of Ningthoujam Sananjao,age 55yrs activist of Kwatha, besides injuring two innocent families. The villagers conducted a Peaceful protest against the action […]

Mail News Service
Imphal, Oct 1: Assam Rifles and the villagers of the Kwatha, Chandel district have condemned the explosions carried out by UNLF on September 28, at Kwatha village that led to killing of Ningthoujam Sananjao,age 55yrs activist of Kwatha, besides injuring two innocent families. The villagers conducted a Peaceful protest against the action s, along the NH 102 on September 29 and also have also called for a 24 hour Bandh along the NH 102 on 01 October.
It was alleged that the villagers have always been used as shields by the inconsiderate who never gave a second thought before killing and injuring the innocent villagers, and also have been claiming the incident with conviction, considering it as an act of valor. The militants have shown total disregard to reverend temple of Raja-Rani of Manipur at Kwatha it was alleged.
Meanwhile, the cremation of the deceased Mr. Ningthoujam Sananjao Singh, was carried out with full rituals in the village on September 30. During the rituals, the Assam Rifles provided security to the villagers. The post commander of the Kwatha Post attended the cremation rituals and monetary assistance was provided to the relatives of the deceased to meet urgent expenses, besides grocery and other items to meet their immediate short term daily needs.
On the other side, Angom Kaboklei, who was injured seriously in the explosions and is being treated in the ‘Shija Hospital’ was visited by Brig Upendra Dwivedi, Commander, 26 Sector and Col S K Goswami, Commandant 24 Assam Rifles provided monetary help for her present condition.
The officers inquired about the well being of the lady and assured her and her relatives that they will always find Assam Rifles standing by them in all adverse circumstances.

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Expired goods given to Anganwadi centres

IMPHAL, Oct 1: The Child Development Project Officer (CDPO) of Anganwadi centres, Saikul Block, Senapati district has now been charged by Saikul Project Anganwadi Workers and Helpers Association (SPAWHA) of distributing grocery items and medicines that have ceased to be valid to use. The Saikul block has a total of 223 Anganwadi centres and each […]

IMPHAL, Oct 1: The Child Development Project Officer (CDPO) of Anganwadi centres, Saikul Block, Senapati district has now been charged by Saikul Project Anganwadi Workers and Helpers Association (SPAWHA) of distributing grocery items and medicines that have ceased to be valid to use.
The Saikul block has a total of 223 Anganwadi centres and each centre was distributed 1 litre of mustard oil, 2 packets of salt, 5 kg of dal and 2 bottles of vitamin by the CDPO, Saikul Block on September 28 last but the expiry dates of all the grocery and medicine items were found to be all beyond acceptable specifications, SPAWHA alleged.
It said the CDPO of Saikul Block had distributed items such as Dhara oil, dal, salt and medicines to the workers and helpers of Angawadi centres in the block but unfortunately the said items were detected as expired.
The Anganwadi workers and helpers, therefore, had rejected the items and returned them all to the concerned CDPO,the statement said and urged the concerned authority to look into the matter seriously and urgently to redress the grievances of the children in the block in particular.

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New paper at Ukhrul

A new periodical newspaper has hit the newspaper stands today edited by Rehoboam Lester Makang published from Phungreitang West in the heart of Ukhrul district headquarters. The new newspaper christened as Ukhrul Observer is a bilingual-English and Tangkhul-to be published on every Monday and Thursday. “The paper which will be printed in a unique tabloid […]

A new periodical newspaper has hit the newspaper stands today edited by Rehoboam Lester Makang published from Phungreitang West in the heart of Ukhrul district headquarters.
The new newspaper christened as Ukhrul Observer is a bilingual-English and Tangkhul-to be published on every Monday and Thursday.
“The paper which will be printed in a unique tabloid format in part colour that will cater for both Tangkhul and English readers. It will attach special importance to happenings and events in Ukhrul district so as to help foster better understanding amongst the denizens of the district through proactive role of the print media,” stated editor Rehoboam Lester Makang.
“While people here depend only on out-of-town papers, we need one of our own”, feels the Ukhrul Observer editor who is also the publisher of the newspaper while adding, “ we recognize a niche for an alternative .

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Senior citizens to be taken care of : Mirabai

Imphal, Oct 1 MNS/ NNN: Manipur also today observed the ‘International Day of Older Persons’ (IDOP) like in other parts of the world under the theme ‘Longevity:Shaping the Future’ here at Iboyaima Shumang Leela Shanglen, Palace Compound organised by Social Welfare Department of Manipur Government. The day was observed in all the nine districts of […]

Imphal, Oct 1 MNS/ NNN: Manipur also today observed the ‘International Day of Older Persons’ (IDOP) like in other parts of the world under the theme ‘Longevity:Shaping the Future’ here at Iboyaima Shumang Leela Shanglen, Palace Compound organised by Social Welfare Department of Manipur Government.
The day was observed in all the nine districts of the State. The observance held at the Iboyaima Shumang Leela Shanglen was the state function with the state Social Welfare minister AK Miraibai, MLAs— RK Anand, E Chand and Kikhonbau Newmai—gracing it as chief guest, president and guests of honour respectively.
AK Mirabai said the observance was held by her department as part of the various welfare programmes that have been persistently taken up by it for the elderly people of the State, informing that the department has great respect for such section of people of the society and that it has continuously implementing different programme and schemes to uplift them.
Under these, Old Age Pension Scheme, Maintenance of Parent for Senior Citizen, Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS) are being taken up properly and besides these, other welfare programmes are also included for disabled persons and girls as well as women, Mirabai added.
The minister, however, expressed deep regret over the widespread cheating in drawing of Old Age Pension in the State where the benefit is often claimed by persons who are not actually old, assuring she will make an all out effort to make it reach to all the original pensioners at the earliest.She also asked for sincere and good suggestions as well as plans from elderly persons for the department.
Miraibai was of the view that now parents are mistreated and victimised by their children though they have got good and higher education even as parents are beaten up by them out of disliking. She pointed out that relationship between parents and children are often turns out to be soar for the simple reason that they get education from outside resulting in a long time separation.
However, the minister said children should take proper care of their elderly parents and support them in every single sphere of their lives, saying it is considerd quite necessary to show them love and care than to give them sweets. “Hence, the Government is also trying hard to nurture older people under the Senior Citizen Act.”
The Government also runs homes like Old Age Home and Day Care Centres for all the needy older people in the country, she said and appealed to all the downtrodden and and needy aged people to come straight to Social Welfare Department if they think they are in need of support.
At the function, some one hundred older persons were presented with gifts including shawls by the Social Welfare Department. The occasion was also attended by officials of the department.

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Red Shield Division provides assistance

MNS:- Commander, Senapati Brigade, had visited the “Love and Compassion orphanage “, Karong, Senapati district on 30 Sep 12 and had interacted with the children. The orphanage is a home to 36 children. Brigadier SK Sharma expressed that the services rendered by the orphanage towards mankind is an unparalleled gesture that is praiseworthy. He also […]

MNS:- Commander, Senapati Brigade, had visited the “Love and Compassion orphanage “, Karong, Senapati district on 30 Sep 12 and had interacted with the children. The orphanage is a home to 36 children.
Brigadier SK Sharma expressed that the services rendered by the orphanage towards mankind is an unparalleled gesture that is praiseworthy. He also said that the people of Manipur must come forward and support such institutions. He donated provisions on behalf of the Red Shield Division and its units as a good will measure, to support the noble cause of the orphanage.

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Red Shield Division provides assistance

MNS:- Commander, Senapati Brigade, had visited the “Love and Compassion orphanage “, Karong, Senapati district on 30 Sep 12 and had interacted with the children. The orphanage is a home to 36 children. Brigadier SK Sharma expressed that the services rendered by the orphanage towards mankind is an unparalleled gesture that is praiseworthy. He also […]

MNS:- Commander, Senapati Brigade, had visited the “Love and Compassion orphanage “, Karong, Senapati district on 30 Sep 12 and had interacted with the children. The orphanage is a home to 36 children.
Brigadier SK Sharma expressed that the services rendered by the orphanage towards mankind is an unparalleled gesture that is praiseworthy. He also said that the people of Manipur must come forward and support such institutions. He donated provisions on behalf of the Red Shield Division and its units as a good will measure, to support the noble cause of the orphanage.

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15 Day District Level Awareness Cum De-Addiction Camp concludes

MNS:- A 15 Day District Level Awareness Cum-De-Addiction Camp organised by Nehru Yuva Kendra Thoubal, Manipur under the aegis of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Govt. of India inaugurated by Km. L. Tilotama, Vice-Chairperson, BOG, NYKS Delhi on the 15th Sept., 2012 concluded at the RDS Training Centre, Khongjom War Memorial Complex, Thoubal […]

MNS:- A 15 Day District Level Awareness Cum-De-Addiction Camp organised by Nehru Yuva Kendra Thoubal, Manipur under the aegis of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Govt. of India inaugurated by Km. L. Tilotama, Vice-Chairperson, BOG, NYKS Delhi on the 15th Sept., 2012 concluded at the RDS Training Centre, Khongjom War Memorial Complex, Thoubal on the 29th Sept., 2012. 51 youths including 25 drug addicts and 26 other youths participated in the camp.
Shri K. Radhakumar Singh, IAS, Deputy Commissioner, Thoubal, Dr. Kh. Radheshyam Singh, Chief Medical Officer, Thoubal and Shri L. Damu Singh, Chief Project Co-ordinator, RDS were the Chief Guest, President and Guest of Honour respectively.
In his key note address Shri Y. Lakshman Singh, District Youth Co-ordinator, Thoubal highlighted the activities of the camp viz, detoxification of 25 drug addicts, awareness and education by technical experts, interaction session with recovering addicts, health check-up by Medical Officers, Art of Living for healthy body and mind, cultural programme for recreation and personality development, counselling with professionals, social service, games and sports for healthy living etc. Shri Laimayum Sanju Sharma, participant of the camp expressed his deep feelings of how he could overcome from the bad habits during the camp and his promises to live a life without drugs in future.The Deputy Commissioner advised the youths to be courageous enough to face the challenges of overcoming the habit of drug abuse. He also gave away the prizes to the position holders in various competitions held during the camp and certificates to all the campers. Earlier the DC and CMO also supervised the newspaper clippings and photo exhibitions related to awareness and education for prevention of drug abuse and alcoholism organised by NYK in different villages of Thoubal District.
Dr. Kh. Radheshyam Singh, CMO advised the youths not to abuse the drugs during the youths age. Shri L. Damu Singh, Project Co-ordinator thanked NYK for successfully organising the camp for the benefit of the youths in the district. The programme ended by administering an oath by the Deputy Commissioner, Thoubal.

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Stir on TET likely

IMPHAL, Sept 30 NNN: The students’ organisations based in the hill districts of Manipur are likely to resort to further course of agitation on the Teacher’s Eligibility Test (TET) forms and examination centres within the next few days. The hill based students’ bodies will convene a meeting on October 1 (Monday) in this connection to […]

IMPHAL, Sept 30 NNN: The students’ organisations based in the hill districts of Manipur are likely to resort to further course of agitation on the Teacher’s Eligibility Test (TET) forms and examination centres within the next few days.
The hill based students’ bodies will convene a meeting on October 1 (Monday) in this connection to chalk out course of action or agitation.
Under the aegis of Joint Committee of Hill Districts Student Organisation (JCHDSO), the hill based students’ organisations including Zeliangrong Students Union, Manipur (ZSUM), Churachandpur District Students Union (CDSU), Senapati District Students Association (SDSA), Tangkhul Katamnao Saklong (TKS) and Naga Students Union, Chandel (NSUC) had already called a 48-hour hill districts bandh on September 24 and 25 in protest against the non-issuing of TET forms and opening of exam centres in the hill districts.
“Protesting against the State government decision regarding the TET exam centres to be confined only in the valley districts and demanding for Teacher Eligibility Test examination centres in all the hill districts, the Joint Committee of Hill Districts Students’ Organisations (JCHDSO) consisting of different students’ organisation of the hill districts such as ZSUM representing Tamenglong district, TKS for Ukhrul, SDSA for Senapati, NSUC for Chandel and CDSU for Churachandpur had called 48 hours hill districts bandh on September 24 and 25. Following the invitation for talk from the State government the State government led by state education minister Oken, Nasir who is the Agriculture minister and other MLAs namely Mr. Kikhonbou, Mr. Preshaw, Mr. Yamthong Haokip, Mr. Valte Vungjagin and other MLAs and JCHDSO led by its convenor and members of the committee had a meeting on September 26.
During the meeting, the ministers and MLAs representing the government gave an assurance that the matter will be discussed with the chief minister,” JCHDSO convenor D Stephen Zeme claimed.
The JCHDSO issued an ultimatum to the state government through a press conference convened on September 27 in which it was declared to the public that further steps would be taken up after the expiry of 3 days’ times. “Now, three days have been lapsed without any positive step from the state government till date,” said D Stephen.
The Manipur government’s denial of TET exam centres in the hill districts is in total violation of the Article 16(1) of the Indian Constitution wherein it is clearly provided that there shall be equality of opportunity in matters of public employment.

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Irawat birth anniversary observed

Mail News Service NNN Imphal, Sep 30: The 116th birth anniversary of pioneer Hijam Irawat was observed in different parts of the state. Social service, march past competitions and song completions were organised in every corner of the state and neighbouring states. Candles and lights were litted at night in streets of the state. Irawat […]

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Imphal, Sep 30: The 116th birth anniversary of pioneer Hijam Irawat was observed in different parts of the state.
Social service, march past competitions and song completions were organised in every corner of the state and neighbouring states. Candles and lights were litted at night in streets of the state.
Irawat celebration committee Manipur observed the day at Iboyaima Shumang Leela Sanglen. Participants led by CPI leader, M. Ibohal brought the life size photo of the leader from Irawat Bhawan to the Iboyaima Shanglen where the gathering honoured him. About 42 contingents compete in march past competition. All India students federation organized a state level march past competition. M. Ibohal, leader of CPI, P. Parijat, president ICC, CPI state secy. Dr. M. Nara, secretariat member N. Mangi, S. Sorojini, president Manipur Nupi marup were the presidium members. Helim Choudhury ) Chairperson, MSMC, Prof. Gangmumei Kamei also attended the function as special guest.
The day organized by Janneta Hijam Irawat birth day celebration committee was also held at MDU Hall RK Anand, MLA, Meitram Shamu chairman of the committee, N. Binoy, president, senior citizen for society, Ksh. Ibohal, president MDU, Sarat Salam, state secretariat member CPI and others also attended the function.
The day was also held at Kondong Lairembi. The day also held at Jiribam. The gathering paid floral tributes to the statue of the leader.
One such remembrance ceremony was celebrated at Pishumthong Oinam Leikai, Statue Complex, Irabot Road here today organised by Hijam Irabot Memorial Charitable (HIM) Trust.
The programme was graced by Maniopur works minister Dr. Ratankumar Singh and Lok Sabha MP Dr.Th. Meinya
Singh as the chief guest and the president respectively while L. Jayentakumar, ex-minister and Advisor of HIM
Trust and Ng. Nongyai, former member of Manipur Human Rights Commission were the guests of honour.Dr. Th. Meinya stated that Irabot was not only the leader of Manipur but also the leader of all mankind who had worked effortlessly to bring unity and change in the society and added that the stalwart had his own principles like the one of Lenin and Gandhi. There is a feeling of class differences among the people of the state in the present society. One this particular day, let us pray that the wall will break soon, he appealed.
Recalling the leader, Dr. Ratankumar said that in history people in the world have witnessed the emergence of leaders in every society when it needed in a bad time, such is the same at the case of Hijam Irabot, adding that one should follow the footsteps of the leader in order to bring peace and unity in the society.
Another such ceremony was also held at Laikhulembi Shanglen, Khurai organised by the Lamyanba Irabot Ningshing Thouram Observation Committee, Manipur today.

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Doctors doing laudable job : Gaikhangam

MNS: The Home Minister Gaikhangam said, the performances of Manipur state doctors is remarkable in N.E region however he asked doctors not to occupy two bouts. He was speaking as chief guest at the inaugural function of NE JAJON 2012 joint second NE Zone annual conference and annual conference of ISA Manipur state branch at […]

MNS: The Home Minister Gaikhangam said, the performances of Manipur state doctors is remarkable in N.E region however he asked doctors not to occupy two bouts.
He was speaking as chief guest at the inaugural function of NE JAJON 2012 joint second NE Zone annual conference and annual conference of ISA Manipur state branch at Jubilee hall of RIMS today. While giving treatment, doctors of Manipur should exercise their experience and teaching properly so that patients have no desire to treat outside Manipur.
The conference will conclude tomorrow.

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Discussion on future of Manipur

IMPHAL, Sept 29 NNN: If you persistently trace back the history you will have to lead the life of a caveman because the world has already abandoned the idea of being entity particularly the feeling of having one’s own community which makes a great hurdle in bringing changes in a society. MLA of Kakching constituency […]

IMPHAL, Sept 29 NNN: If you persistently trace back the history you will have to lead the life of a caveman because the world has already abandoned the idea of being entity particularly the feeling of having one’s own community which makes a great hurdle in bringing changes in a society.
MLA of Kakching constituency Y Surchandra stated this at a seminar held under the theme ‘One-day Discussion on the Future of Manipur organised by the Freedom Research Foundation (FRF) under the aegis of Freedom Manipur here at the Manipur Press Club.
Taking part at the discussion as chief guest, MLA Surchandra held if you insisted on tracing back the history you will have to lead a life of a caveman because the world has already abadoned the idea of being entity, particularly the feeling of having one’s own community which hampers efforts to bring changes in a society.
He said the system of untouchability existed in the long past has now come out to be near abolished among the present new generation and asserted freedom should have its social limitation and it cannot be a boundless thing.
Surchandra also suggested to promote work culture without which development is impossible and urged for a socio-economy oriented society.
Congress MLA RK Anand, who was also participating at the deliberation, stressed on giving emphasis on a serious view on the current position of Manipur, its people and the insurgent movement from a common platform, saying it would be much better to work out to control and prevent the present state of affairs prevailing in the state for the future of the state.
All the activities of both the state-actors and non-state actors are meant only for the public and the fact is that the both sides should engage their respective affairs by considering the sentiment of the people.
Anand further noted it is quite necessary to concentrate deeply on the relationship between India and Manipur because there is a close relationship between the future of the country and the future of the state and mentioned the need of proper thought on how far the Manipuri society has degenerated. Anand was taking part at the discourse as president.
The one-day discussion was held in two separate sessions-morning and evening. In the evening session, Dr Lokendra Arambam moderated it and RK Ranendrajit, chairman, Freedom Research Foundation attended as president. Resource persons participating at the discussion also spoke and delivered their view and opinions.
Prof Ksh Bimola underscored on the need of serious discussion on the present situation in the state and said only then a good future can spring up. She, however, expressed doubt about the future of the state when looking at the current problems.
Prof Gangumei Kamei pointed out that Manipur is one of the oldest states of India and that in order to bring a good society it is equally important to have good and intellectual persons who will make a lively society.
Prof Dr RK Ranjan accused the Manipuri society of respecting only the affluent people who have become rich over night by illegal means and frauds. This has made a society which cannot be brought about peace and changes.
He also said besides other important factors, it is important to keep up the environment alike for a better future.
Prof Dr Chinglen Maisnam while speaking at the deliberation said today’s activities will shape the future of Manipur, but the future of the state is in darkness if the present trail goes on as it is in the long run.
All the thinkers should take part with action and at the same time all the doers should think and do their activities and if so, it would make it easy to bring changes in the society, Prof Chinglen suggested. We should make our own future.”
Prof Ch Priyoranjan and president of All Manipur Working Journalists’ Union (AMWJU) A Mobi also spoke at the discussion. Various representatives from different NGOs were also participated it.

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CM sees off Haj pilgrims

IMPHAL, Sept 29: The first batch of 196 pilgrims from Manipur was seen off by Chief Minister O Ibobi at Imphal Airport today. The chief minister while interacting with the Haj pilgrims prayed for their good health and wished them successful Haj performance. He also wished them a safe journey and safe return to the […]

IMPHAL, Sept 29: The first batch of 196 pilgrims from Manipur was seen off by Chief Minister O Ibobi at Imphal Airport today.
The chief minister while interacting with the Haj pilgrims prayed for their good health and wished them successful Haj performance.
He also wished them a safe journey and safe return to the state. The Haj Committee expressed their gratefulness to the chief minister for his concern for them.
Agriculture Minister Md Nasir, Chairman of the Manipur State Haj Committee, MLA Amin Shah and its Executive Officer Syed Wahidur Rahman were also present on the occasion.
A total of 380 pilgrims including 188 females would take part in the holy pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia.
The second batch of 184 pilgrims will leave the state for Mecca tomorrow.

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Two PREPAK (Pro) members held with bombs

IMPHAL, Sept 29 NNN: Ahead of the raising day celebration of the proscribed PREPAK (Pro), the Imphal West district police commandos during a counter-insurgency operation nabbed two members of the outfit and seized five lathod bombs from them at Singjamei Waikhom Leikai in Imphal West yesterday. Addl Superintendant of Police, Imphal West district, S Ibomcha […]

IMPHAL, Sept 29 NNN: Ahead of the raising day celebration of the proscribed PREPAK (Pro), the Imphal West district police commandos during a counter-insurgency operation nabbed two members of the outfit and seized five lathod bombs from them at Singjamei Waikhom Leikai in Imphal West yesterday.
Addl Superintendant of Police, Imphal West district, S Ibomcha at a press briefing at his office here on Saturday identified the two members of the People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (Pro) group as Sarangthem Gourashyam aged 32, son of S Ibohal, a resident of Kakching Khunou near Tampakyam Lower Primary School Leikai, Thoubal district, but presently staying at Naorem Leikai near Narsing Mandir in Imphal West and Mayangbam Amarjit alias Mayamba aged 44, son of M Mangi of Singjamei Wangma Mongkhang Lambi in Imphal East.
He said the duo was planning to attack the security forces in connection with the outfit’s raising day.
Acting on a tip off, at around 10 am, a team of the district police commandos carried out an operation at Singjamei Waikhom Leikai when the duo was arrested along with the bombs, the SP said.
On spot search of Gourashyam’s Honda Activa scooter, 15 plastic packets of Fuji detergent were found in a box out of which five of them were discovered to contain five lathod bombs concealed inside the detergent powders, he added.
The five bombs were handed to him by one Koijam Deban alias Premcha alias Khamba of Khongman Mangjil Mamang Pat Leirak, a self-styled captain of PREPAK (Pro), Ibomcha cited Gourashyam as saying.
Amarjit also disclosed that Deban instructed him to receive the lathod bombs from Gourashyam and keep ready for using against the security forces and for other subversive activities in connection with the outfit’s raising day, the SP said.
Ibomcha further said that Amarjit has been working under the command of Deban for the last one year and under the latter’s instruction the former had served demand letters to various Government employees, contractors and Government departments as per statement given by him.

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