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Red shield division felicitates teachers on teacher’s day

Mail News Service Imphal, Sep 6 : On the auspicious occasion of Teacher’s day, the Leimakhong Division, organized a get-together, to felicitate the teachers of Red Shield Army Pre- Primary School, for dedicating their lives to the noble cause of education. The teachers at Red Shield Pre- Primary School are well educated in their respective […]

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Imphal, Sep 6 : On the auspicious occasion of Teacher’s day, the Leimakhong Division, organized a get-together, to felicitate the teachers of Red Shield Army Pre- Primary School, for dedicating their lives to the noble cause of education. The teachers at Red Shield Pre- Primary School are well educated in their respective fields and are putting efforts beyond their regular errands to channelize and cultivate good habits and good learning in the young budding future of India, to become responsible citizens who could par take with the mainland youth.
Red Shield Army Pre- Primary School, was established by Red Shield Division, to impart pre- primary education to the tiny tots of Leimakhong and villages around the military station. Maj. Gen. Binoy Poonnen, VSM, GOC Red Shield Division, has extended his compliments to all teachers on the occasion of Teacher’s Day.
He emphasized that teachers alongwith parents play a vital role in not only educating young minds but also cultivate good habits thereby, preparing them to meet the everyday challenges of life. He expressed his confidence that the teachers today will continue to brighten the pathway for children, for their better and prosperous tomorrow. He also furthered that ‘Red Shield Army Pre- Primary School’ would eventually rise up to be one of the best Pre- Primary schools in Manipur, by virtue of the selfless dedication put forth by the teachers.

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M Panmei death anniversary

The 43rd death anniversary of Meingan Panmei falls on September 6. According to Zeliangrong periodical called Makam Post, the Zeliangrong patriarch of Christendom and martyr for peace Meingan Panmei who was a Field Director, Zeliangrong Christian Association i.e. MBA-IV (under MBC & CBCNEI, the erstwhile CBCA), was assassinated by unidentified gunmen on September 6, 1969. […]

The 43rd death anniversary of Meingan Panmei falls on September 6.
According to Zeliangrong periodical called Makam Post, the Zeliangrong patriarch of Christendom and martyr for peace Meingan Panmei who was a Field Director, Zeliangrong Christian Association i.e. MBA-IV (under MBC & CBCNEI, the erstwhile CBCA), was assassinated by unidentified gunmen on September 6, 1969.
The magazine said Meingan Panmei deserves a befitting homage by the entire Naga society and the Zeliangrong people in particular. “He was a prominent member of Indo-Naga Peace Mision who contributed much towards bringing peace in Nagaland when Naga Independence movement was at its height, along with Rev. Michael Scott, M.K. Priyobrata Singh, Shankar Rao, J.P. Narayan, B.P. Chaliha, Rev. V. Phanitphang and a galaxy of many other peace activists. He was also said to have been in-charge of “map” of the ceasefire which covered the whole Naga inhabited areas,” according to Makam Post magazine.
This periodical then extends heartfelt solidarity to Mrs. P. Ariang and family members of the late leader on the occasion of the 43rd death anniversary observation at Tamenglong headquarters and shares the momentus remembrance with the deep pangs of sorrow for the irreparable loss of a dynamic multi-leader as well as promoter of raditional culture, identity, social unity and communal harmony among the diverse entities, educationist and upholder of women’s rights, socio-political and economic promoter and he bore a secular outlook as to accommodate all interests.

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Teachers’ day observed

Mail News Service Imphal, Sep 5 : : The teachers day 2012 organised by was observed today at the premises of the directorate Lamphelpat. M. Okendra minister education, S. Dilip director education, RK Anand MLA graced the occasion as chief guest, president and guest of honour. Seven teachers of different schools were honoured by giving […]

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Imphal, Sep 5 : : The teachers day 2012 organised by was observed today at the premises of the directorate Lamphelpat.
M. Okendra minister education, S. Dilip director education, RK Anand MLA graced the occasion as chief guest, president and guest of honour. Seven teachers of different schools were honoured by giving state teachers awards 2012 at the occasion. The teacher were naorem Debal Singh head master Chabung Company Chirai Junior high school, Mrs. Laltheingzo assistant head master Renkai higher secondary school, N. Chandrajini Devi lecturer TG higher secondary school, KSh Promila Devi head master Budhimanjuri junior high school, Dr. S. shantibala Devi head master Bishnupur Kha junior high school, S. Nabakumar head master Kasturba girls junior head master and Th. Indubala Devi head master Irilbung high school.
Seven teachers were given prizes and eleven educational institutes which produced toppers were also given prizes. M Okendro speaking on the occasion said the government is trying to establish a higher secondary school in every constituency. He said to help students from far flung areas hostels will be constructed in the city areas. An education policy will also be framed to improve education system in the state he assured.
On the occasion of Teacher’s day, the Senapati brigade, organized a get-together, to felicitate the teachers of Tahamzam Career point, for dedicating their lives to the noble cause of education. The teachers tutoring here are well accomplished personalities in their respective fields and are putting efforts beyond their regular errands to channelize and motivate the youth to become responsible citizens who could par take with the mainland youth. Maj Gen Binoy Poonnen, VSM, GOC Red Shield Division, has extended his compliments to all teachers , on the occasion of Teacher’s Day.
30 Assam Rifles of 9 Sector under HQ IGAR(South) organized Teacher’s Day celebration at Assam Rifles Nodal School, Mantripukhri on 05 Sep 2012. Uma Gurung, President ARWWA, IGAR(South) graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Brig SS Mishra, VSM, Deputy IGAR(South), Chairman Assam Rifles Nodal School alongwith dignitaries, Teachers and students were attended the event. The students presented various cultural programmes to include dances, Fashion Show etc. Teachers were honored by special Gifts. The event culminated by interaction with Guests, Teachers and Students.
37 Assam Rifles of 28 Sector under the aegis of IGAR(S) celebrated Teacher’s day in Dingpi area Olive English School, Joupi in Chandel district on 05 Sep 12. Various cultural programmes were performed by the children of the school. The Commandant 37 Assam Rifles presented gifts to the children on this occasion.Similarly,23 Assam Rifles observed Teacher’s Day to commemorate the birthday of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan as and to honour the teachers of Assam Rifles School at Shangshak on 05 Sep 2012. Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, a Philosopher and a Teacher Par Excellence and his contribution towards Indian Education System was remembered on the occasion and various cultural programmes, Speeches, Songs and Poem recitation were performed by the children.

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AR points hand to Cor Com Three AR personnel injured in blast

Mail News Service Imphal, Sep 5 : Two havildars of the 28 Assam Rifles were wounded in a powerful Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast at Keishampat in the heart of the Imphal on Wednesday. The injured have been identified as Rajendra Kumar, 32, a havildar, son of Gopal Ram, hailing from the village of Kotyared […]

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Imphal, Sep 5 : Two havildars of the 28 Assam Rifles were wounded in a powerful Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast at Keishampat in the heart of the Imphal on Wednesday.
The injured have been identified as Rajendra Kumar, 32, a havildar, son of Gopal Ram, hailing from the village of Kotyared in Almari district, Uttarkhand and Birendra, 40, also a havildar from the state of Himachal Pradesh. They were taken to Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) here for medical treatment.
Reports said the blast ocurred around 8:40 a.m. when the IED believed to have planted on a scooter grey in colour targeted at the 28 Assam Rifles team, injuring two of them, one critically. The security personnel were taking rest at the spot after an ROP duty for the day when the IED exploded. The registration number of the two wheeler involved in the blast was MN0-4 1242. The scooter was completely destroyed in the explosion. One Tata Magic van and another Hyundai i10 car were also damaged in the blast.
No one has claimed responsibility for the attack so far.
In the meantime, womenfolk of Keishampat staged a sit-in to protest the attack and appealed to all concerned not to repeat such incident in such a densely populated area in future.
Meanwhile, one rifleman of City Police was hurt when a Sub-inspector accidentally fired one shot from his service revolver at Imphal City Police Station.
The wounded is identified as Chabungbam Iboyaima, 32, son of late Ch Lilasingh, a resident of Thangmeiband Yumnam Leikai and the SI as AK Dilip from Thoubal district.
The incident happened around 8 a.m. when AK Dilip accidentally fired one shot from his service revolver which hit in Iboyaima’s right neck.
He was rushed to Raj Polyclinic but referred to Shija Hospital .
A HQ IGAR S press hand out said in view of the forth coming Panchayat elections in the Imphal Valley and the festive season ahead underground groups have planned to disturb fragile peace in Manipur by intensifying their subversive activities such as bomb blast, targeting media people and Govt employees, planting of IEDs and lobbing of grenades near important institution and at residents of Govt employees. To support their malicious intentions, large numbers of attempts are being made by various underground outfits to infiltrate from International Border in order to create disturbance in the State. Troops of Assam Rifles, being on high alert and maintaining strict vigilance by dominating International Border have foiled many infiltration attempts made by various groups in recent past. This has contributed immensely in ensuring environmental security to the people of Manipur. A combination of failed infiltration attempts, large number of surrenders evident by two recent surrender ceremonies at Mantripukhri, inability of the undergrounds to interfere with coming panchayat elections and disturb prevalent peace in the Manipur state has left the CorCom demoralised and disparate. In desperation and in an attempt to make their presence felt, the CorCom has started resorting to acts which might endanger the local population, if their nefarious designs succeed. In one such attempt today at 0845h an IED exploded near Keishampat Junction which led to two Jawans of Assam Rifles and a civilian suffering minor injuries. The cowardly action carried out by CorCom shows the frustration among the insurgent groups who wants peace, tranquility and prosperity in Manipur to be disturbed at any cost. Undeterred troops of Assam Rifles along with other Security Forces are ready for supreme sacrifice to defeat nefarious designs of UG groups and ensure that none of the evil design of the terrorist fructify it was added.”

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ZUF to oppose oil exploration

TAMENGLONG, Sept 5: The militant outfit Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) has said that exploration or excavation of mineral deposits in Zeliangrong areas will not be tolerated by the outfit. The ZUF said that the ongoing public hearing or the seismic survey, investigation and drilling as part of oil exploration in the Zeliangrong inhabited areas especially […]

TAMENGLONG, Sept 5: The militant outfit Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) has said that exploration or excavation of mineral deposits in Zeliangrong areas will not be tolerated by the outfit.
The ZUF said that the ongoing public hearing or the seismic survey, investigation and drilling as part of oil exploration in the Zeliangrong inhabited areas especially in Temenglong district, Churachanpur district, Jiribam, sub-division should halt immediately. “ZUF will not torerate any arbitrary attempt or project to excavate mineral resources in the Zeliangrong lands in Assam, Manipur and Nagaland,” the outfit asserted.
Any attempt to extract mineral resources without consulting the indigenous people connected with the effected lands amounted to violation of human rights and exploitation of traditional land use system of the tribal people, it said while adding, “Article 371(a), (b) and (c) of Indian Constitution and the UN charter of Human Rights including the right of the indigenous people should be recalled to protect rights of the effected indigenous people. NGOs and other vested interest groups or individual are against further trespasses into the indigenous lands”.
The ZUF has been striving hard to protect the natural resources and public properties especially lands, the outfit claimed.
The outfit then asks to all those who have issued no objection certificates (NOC) in favour of oil exploration in Zeliangrong areas should withdraw immediately.
The ZUF is also opposed to the “irresponsible attitude” of the Indian Army at Khoupum valley who tried to create trouble by questioning civilians accusing them as members of the Zeliangrong Tigers Force (ZTF), the armed wing of ZUF with fake photographs. “The security force personnel have raided civilian areas showing the false photos on August 28 and 29. This should be discontinued as it tender to yield nothing but trouble,” it warns.

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Atulchandra memorial lecture

Mail News Service Imphal, Sep 5 : As a part of its yearlong programme in connection with the silver jubilee celebration, the Manipur library association {mala), jointly with the Canchipur high school, is organising the 3rd Atulchandra memorial lecture-2012 cum book releasing function synchronising with the 115th birth anniversary of Dr. H. Atulchandra Singh on […]

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Imphal, Sep 5 : As a part of its yearlong programme in connection with the silver jubilee celebration, the Manipur library association {mala), jointly with the Canchipur high school, is organising the 3rd Atulchandra memorial lecture-2012 cum book releasing function synchronising with the 115th birth anniversary of Dr. H. Atulchandra Singh on Monday, September10 at 11:30 am at the premises of the Canchipur high school. In the occasion in which Dr. Th. Purnima head, department of library and information science, Manipur University and H. Jilla Singh, head master, Canchipur high school are to grace as the occasion as chief guest and president respectively, Dr. T. Tomba singh as the invited speaker, will deliver the Stulchandra memorial lecture-2012 on the theme “role of school library in quality education in Manipur”. As apart of the programme, the 29th book of the mala entitled napu machugi kakcheng of l.c. Lalhanba will also be released.
Former principal, College, Bishnupur and a renowned critic, Salam Tomba will review the book. As a mark of respect, floral tribute will be given to the statue of late Dr. Huirongbam Atulchnadra who established the Canchipur high school
During theprogramme.lt may kindly be noted that Atulchandra was one of the pioneers of die library movement of Manipur who establish the manipur club on 7th April, 1927 to render library services in a formalised manner mostly to the students and youths of the adjoining areas of the Kakwa Nameirakpam Leikai. He renamed the club as Manipur club library on the 1st January, 1931 and again on 19th April, 1933 the name of the library has been changed to Juvabati memorial library dedicating it to his beloved mother late chonu {juvabati). Not only in the field of library Atulchandra was a multifaceted personality of the 20th century. On his 115th birth anniversary the Manipur library association pays its humble tribute by organising the memorial lecture.

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Atulchandra memorial lecture

Mail News Service Imphal, Sep 5 : As a part of its yearlong programme in connection with the silver jubilee celebration, the Manipur library association {mala), jointly with the Canchipur high school, is organising the 3rd Atulchandra memorial lecture-2012 cum book releasing function synchronising with the 115th birth anniversary of Dr. H. Atulchandra Singh on […]

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Imphal, Sep 5 : As a part of its yearlong programme in connection with the silver jubilee celebration, the Manipur library association {mala), jointly with the Canchipur high school, is organising the 3rd Atulchandra memorial lecture-2012 cum book releasing function synchronising with the 115th birth anniversary of Dr. H. Atulchandra Singh on Monday, September10 at 11:30 am at the premises of the Canchipur high school. In the occasion in which Dr. Th. Purnima head, department of library and information science, Manipur University and H. Jilla Singh, head master, Canchipur high school are to grace as the occasion as chief guest and president respectively, Dr. T. Tomba singh as the invited speaker, will deliver the Stulchandra memorial lecture-2012 on the theme “role of school library in quality education in Manipur”. As apart of the programme, the 29th book of the mala entitled napu machugi kakcheng of l.c. Lalhanba will also be released.
Former principal, College, Bishnupur and a renowned critic, Salam Tomba will review the book. As a mark of respect, floral tribute will be given to the statue of late Dr. Huirongbam Atulchnadra who established the Canchipur high school
During theprogramme.lt may kindly be noted that Atulchandra was one of the pioneers of die library movement of Manipur who establish the manipur club on 7th April, 1927 to render library services in a formalised manner mostly to the students and youths of the adjoining areas of the Kakwa Nameirakpam Leikai. He renamed the club as Manipur club library on the 1st January, 1931 and again on 19th April, 1933 the name of the library has been changed to Juvabati memorial library dedicating it to his beloved mother late chonu {juvabati). Not only in the field of library Atulchandra was a multifaceted personality of the 20th century. On his 115th birth anniversary the Manipur library association pays its humble tribute by organising the memorial lecture.

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MTPRM urges government to look after fisher

IMPHAL, Sept 5 NNN: The Movement for Tribal People’s Rights, Manipur (MTPRM) has now expressed concerned for fish farmers of Manipur and urged the government to continue with its assistance to the fish farmers. MTPRM said it has learnt that benefits in the form of subsidies to the fish farmers under National Fisheries Development (NFDB), […]

IMPHAL, Sept 5 NNN: The Movement for Tribal People’s Rights, Manipur (MTPRM) has now expressed concerned for fish farmers of Manipur and urged the government to continue with its assistance to the fish farmers.
MTPRM said it has learnt that benefits in the form of subsidies to the fish farmers under National Fisheries Development (NFDB), the only central fund out of 106 possible central funding sources, have been totally stopped for a period of nearly three years.
It is also learnt that only 263 fish farmers were benefited while more than 150 beneficiaries were kept on the backlog, said the tribal rights body.
“These tantamount to discrepancy and partiality. It is also anomaly to replace an efficient state project co-ordinator who could earn special central package under NFDB by someone who could not continue to avail the same and meted out partiality and deprivation of funds to the fish farmers out of incompetency.
These rampant discrepancies and anomalies are happening on the behest of the present Director of State Fisheries Department,” the MTPRM stated.
It therefore, demanded for the immediate removal of the State Fisheries Director and State Fisheries Project Co-ordinator and replace them with the competent and officials who can rise up to the occasion and bring glories in the Fisheries Department of Manipur State at the earliest. “We are also compelled to forewarn that failure to rectify the same in a prompt manner by the State authority shall invite stringent reactions with all sorts of intense democratic movements calling upon our hill and valley comrades,” the tribal rights body cautions.
The MTPRM then said it endorses the recent statement of the Tangkhul Katamnao Long, Imphal (TKLI) in the matter.

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Dental college induction function

Mail News Service Imphal, Sep 5 : The induction programme of the newly admitted students of Dental College, RIMS, was held today in the Mini Auditorium. Prof S. Sekharjit, Director, Prof N. Damayanti, HOD, Anatomy E. Debendro , Deputy Director (Adm), members of Dental College Development Committee, Prof T. Nabachandra, principal i/c, Prof D. Kaushik, […]

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Imphal, Sep 5 : The induction programme of the newly admitted students of Dental College, RIMS, was held today in the Mini Auditorium. Prof S. Sekharjit, Director, Prof N. Damayanti, HOD, Anatomy E. Debendro , Deputy Director (Adm), members of Dental College Development Committee, Prof T. Nabachandra, principal i/c, Prof D. Kaushik, Dean (academic) were in the dais.
The Dental College was formally opened on August 28. However the Director said that the classes would begin once the MU gives the nod. There are 50 seats in the college of which 15% seats are set aside for the all India quota. The remaining seats will be shared by the NE states excluding Assam.
The speakers underlined the need for the students to study hard, attend the classes and spend their time in furtherance of their studies.
The Director also explained in detail the facilities available in RIMS and what courses the BDS students shall undergo in the four-year study plus 1 year internship.
He also disclosed that apart from MBBS course there are post graduate, B.Sc nursing, M Phil in clinical psychology, BDS and diploma in hearing language speech.
Prof Damayanti said that after much hard works the permission to start the Dental college was obtained. She also asked the students to learn to stand in their own legs since they no longer will get direct support from parents now. The rules and regulations are very strict and any violation shall not be tolerated.

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Tribal Freshers’ meet

MNS: The 10th fresher’s meet cum get together of Joint Tribal students union was held at TRI complex, Chingmeirong today. The TA and hills minister Gaikhangam, LK Haokip, managing director, MPHC ltd, IAS and S. Indira Principal CC higher secondary graced the occasion as chief guest, guest of honour and president respectively. Shri Gaikhangam said, […]

MNS: The 10th fresher’s meet cum get together of Joint Tribal students union was held at TRI complex, Chingmeirong today.
The TA and hills minister Gaikhangam, LK Haokip, managing director, MPHC ltd, IAS and S. Indira Principal CC higher secondary graced the occasion as chief guest, guest of honour and president respectively.
Shri Gaikhangam said, the student life is very important stage of life. We should take care of it. To achieve success, we should abide by discipline. We should also respect our elders, gurus and parents.
We should imitate only the good points. Those who are in class XI and XII should think for the development of the society.
He further said, we should exchange our talents. We have the habit of not keeping time and it has been trademark for Manipur.
It is very unfortunate. Therefore we should do our duties based on the value of time.

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Tribal Freshers’ meet

MNS: The 10th fresher’s meet cum get together of Joint Tribal students union was held at TRI complex, Chingmeirong today. The TA and hills minister Gaikhangam, LK Haokip, managing director, MPHC ltd, IAS and S. Indira Principal CC higher secondary graced the occasion as chief guest, guest of honour and president respectively. Shri Gaikhangam said, […]

MNS: The 10th fresher’s meet cum get together of Joint Tribal students union was held at TRI complex, Chingmeirong today.
The TA and hills minister Gaikhangam, LK Haokip, managing director, MPHC ltd, IAS and S. Indira Principal CC higher secondary graced the occasion as chief guest, guest of honour and president respectively.
Shri Gaikhangam said, the student life is very important stage of life. We should take care of it. To achieve success, we should abide by discipline. We should also respect our elders, gurus and parents.
We should imitate only the good points. Those who are in class XI and XII should think for the development of the society.
He further said, we should exchange our talents. We have the habit of not keeping time and it has been trademark for Manipur.
It is very unfortunate. Therefore we should do our duties based on the value of time.

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Vehicle lifters arrested

Mail News Service Imphal, Sep 4 : A team of Singjamei PS arrested nine vehicle lifters from different areas and recovered six vehicles which they stole during the past days. Producing the vehicle lifters along with the stolen vehicles at Singjamei PS, OC, L. Santosh said, following the report of the vehicles, police investigated the […]

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Imphal, Sep 4 : A team of Singjamei PS arrested nine vehicle lifters from different areas and recovered six vehicles which they stole during the past days.
Producing the vehicle lifters along with the stolen vehicles at Singjamei PS, OC, L. Santosh said, following the report of the vehicles, police investigated the case and could apprehended the nine vehicle lifters from different areas.
The persons were identified as Md. Wahidur Rahman also Ithen (36) Lilong Yangli Leikai, Heikrujam Kishan alias Babananda (22) Thongju II Pheija Leitong, Tayenjam Bikas (20) Kakwa Naorem Leikai, Laishram David (20) Nameirakpam Leikai, Pangabam Dinesh (22) Kongba Khunou, Irom Omorjit (19) Chanam Pukhri Mapal, Nameirakpam Robert alias Ithoi (19) Nameirakpam Leikai, Leimapokpam Abung alias Chitaranjan (21) Kyamgei Maning Leikai and Wangkheimayum Lanngamba alias Bicky (27) M.U first gate.
Six vehicles—one Maruti Alto car, one Maruti 800 car, one Yamaha R-15 , two Yamaha FZ and one Honda Activa scooter— were recovered from their possession during the operations, OC Shantosh told reporters.All the nine vehicle lifters are drug users, he said.
He said now there are 24 cases of vehicle theft in various areas in Imphal adding the nine vehicle lifters were arrested after three days of investigation by Singjamei police.
The kingpin behind the vehicle racket is yet to be arrested as further investigation into the case is undergoing to nab them, the OC informed while suggesting vehicle owners to use double lock system on their vehicles while parking anywhere or anytime.

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Teachers’ day message

Mail News Service Imphal, Sep 4 :Governor Gurbhachan Jagat in a message on the eve of Teachers’ day said “I convey my heartiest greetings and best wishes to the people of Manipur, and specially to the teachers’ community on the occasion of Teachers’ Day, 2012. The Teachers’ Day is celebrated every year on September 5 […]

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Imphal, Sep 4 :Governor Gurbhachan Jagat in a message on the eve of Teachers’ day said “I convey my heartiest greetings and best wishes to the people of Manipur, and specially to the teachers’ community on the occasion of Teachers’ Day, 2012.
The Teachers’ Day is celebrated every year on September 5 to commemorate the birth day of late Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan, former President of India — a great humanist, scholar, philosopher, educationist and above alJ an outstanding teacher. Irvthe ancient times in the Gurukula system, Gurus- played a pivotal role in shaping the character of their shishyas and the shishyas had high regard for moral values. Unfortunately, this accent on moral values has been gradually eroding. Therefore, the teacher community, besides educating the students, should strive to sensitize the young minds to these values, and the students on their part, should devote themselves to their studies so as to shoulder the responsibilities to be reposed in them by the society in due course. Together, they should earnestly nurture their respective institutions into a temple of excellence of learning and also make the task of nation building the central agenda of their activities.

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NYK organizes awareness programme

Mail News Service Imphal, Sep 4 : The NYK, Thoubal in collaboration with the two NSS units of Lilong Haoreibi College, Lilong organized a day long programme on Awareness and Education for Prevention of Drug Abuse and Alcoholism in the college campus on the September 3. Y. Laksman Singh, DYC, Dr. Riyajuddin Khan, Asst. Prof, […]

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Imphal, Sep 4 : The NYK, Thoubal in collaboration with the two NSS units of Lilong Haoreibi College, Lilong organized a day long programme on Awareness and Education for Prevention of Drug Abuse and Alcoholism in the college campus on the September 3. Y. Laksman Singh, DYC, Dr. Riyajuddin Khan, Asst. Prof, and Programme Officer NSS Unit-ll and Dr. K. Kunjani Devi, Associate Prof. & P.O. NSS Unit-l were the main speakers and shared their views during the discussion. IEC materials were distributed among the participating youths and students.
In his presidential address to the youths Dr. Islamuddin, Associate Prof, and Ex NSS Programme Officer mentioned that in the present day society there are three big forces influencing the youths and the students. They are (i) Influencing of joining in the unlawful activities / organization, (ii) Indulging in drug and alcohol and (iii) developing relationship with the boys and girls. A lot of understanding, sincerity, hard work and patience are required to overcome the problems faced by the. youths.
Y. Laksman Singh, DYC pointed out two basic reasons why people are taking into drugs and the consequences of abusing drugs in the personal health, economy, prestige of the family and the society at large. Dr. Riyajuddin Khan pointed out the DO’s and Don’ts of drug abuse. For the convenience of the students the similar programme would be continued in the college again with Quiz, Essay and Slogan writing competitions on a later date. Dr. K. Kunjani Devi thanked NYK Thoubal for organizing the programme for the benefit of the youths and the students of the college.
Similar Awareness Programmes were also held at Eastern Popular English High School, Heirok under the leadership of Ch. Basanta Singh, District Project Officer. Apart from lecture, group discussion, distribution of IEC materials and administering of pledge there were competitions on Yoga & Physical Fitness and Slogan. The result of the competitions are:
1. Yoga & Physical Fitness:
1st Position – Th. Dany Singh, Heirok Part-l 2nd Position – N. Robinson, Heirok Part – II 3rd Position – Th. Langlenthoi Chanu, Heirok Part – II
2. Slogan Competition:
1st Position – N. Milan Singh, Heirok Part -1 2nd Position – Chalamba Waikhom, Heirok Part – II 3rd Position – Ningthoujam Aruna Devi, Heirok Part – III 3rd Position – Khundrakpam Jiteshor, Heirok Part – II Khundrakpam Thambou Singh & Waikhom Rasheswori, the school teachers appreciated the efforts made by NYK for prevention of Drug Abuse & Alcoholism in Thoubal District, Manipur.

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One killed in blast

IMPHAL, Sept 3 MNS : A person was killed when an IED exploded at Nongpok Keithelmanbi Makha Leikai under Yairipok Police Station in Thoubal district today around 6.30 am. Sanabam Tonjon, 23, son of S Gopen died on the spot when the IED planted by unidentified miscreants at the backyard of his residence exploded and […]

IMPHAL, Sept 3 MNS : A person was killed when an IED exploded at Nongpok Keithelmanbi Makha Leikai under Yairipok Police Station in Thoubal district today around 6.30 am.
Sanabam Tonjon, 23, son of S Gopen died on the spot when the IED planted by unidentified miscreants at the backyard of his residence exploded and hit him around 6:20 a.m.
The incident happened when Tonjon entered the backyard to take his fish hook planning for fishing in the river, his family said. Before he worked as a handyman of a truck but left the job two month ago.
Decrying the blast which killed Tonjon, large number of local residents held a public meeting at the locality later in the afternoon and formed a Joint Action Committee (JAC) in connection with the killing. They also submitted a memorandum to the state Chief Minister through Andro MLA Shyamkumar.
The memorandum demands a further thorough search to clean the surrounding area where the blast took place to appease the neighbours from fear of bombs. It also demands immediate clarification from those involved in the bomb explosion and an ex-gratia to the next of kin.
Meanwhile, Tonjon’s body has been handed over to the family just after completion of autopsy at Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences (JNIMS), Porompat.

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FATYCM wants Tribal affairs deptt spruced up

IMPHAL, Sept 3 MNS : Federation of All Tribal Youth Clubs, Manipur (FATYCM) has urged Chief Minister O Ibobi and Minister of Tribal Affairs and Hills to make Directorate of Tribal Affairs (Tribal Affairs division) healthy . The federation further alleged that there have been several anomalies which becomes a systematic exploitation in nature in […]

IMPHAL, Sept 3 MNS : Federation of All Tribal Youth Clubs, Manipur (FATYCM) has urged Chief Minister O Ibobi and Minister of Tribal Affairs and Hills to make Directorate of Tribal Affairs (Tribal Affairs division) healthy . The federation further alleged that there have been several anomalies which becomes a systematic exploitation in nature in the said department.
The FATYCM urged both the chief minister and the Tribal Affairs and Hills minister to give their attention in the concerned department by taking up some corrective measures. If this is not done, the Federation said it has no option but to take up stern form of democratic agitation in the hills of Manipur.
FATYCM demanded for immediate cancellation of orders of, August 27, 2012 and August 29 saying that these orders are nothing but the utter violation of the spirit and provision given by the government of India enshrined in the Tribal Affairs and Hills(Tribal Affairs Division) as model code of conduct is enforced in the state of Manipur.
According to the Federation, the post of DDO and PMS should be allotted to and be given to the tribal officers. The recent order of August 29 is against the provision and utter dismay of the Tribal of the state, said the FATYCM. It is also a glare violation of the provision given to the department, it added.
FATYCM then demanded for one man, one post in the department. This, if implemented would bring more justification, the Federation said.The FATYCM also demanded that the unpaid remaining arrears and post-matric scholarships must and should be paid without any further delay. It is observed that non-payment of post matric scholarship is nothing but harassment to the poor students, the Federation terms.
Earlier, students who study theology in various religious groups were given scholarship. We demand that they should also be given the same scholarship as it is done in other states of India, the FATYCM suggested.
“Lastly, we demand, in order to streamline the messy affairs prevailing in the department, a separate and independent commissioner for Directorate of Tribal Affairs and Hills(Tribal Affairs Division), at the earliest,” the FATYCM said.

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Liangmai writers urged to pen more works

IMPHAL, Sept 3 NNN : Noted scholar Dr Lokendra Arambam stressed the importance of literature and encouraged the Liangmai intellectuals to write as many books as they can. He said books can put the community in an advantageous position. Dr Lokendra Arambam also harped on the nitty-gritties of writing books. He was speaking as a […]

IMPHAL, Sept 3 NNN : Noted scholar Dr Lokendra Arambam stressed the importance of literature and encouraged the Liangmai intellectuals to write as many books as they can. He said books can put the community in an advantageous position. Dr Lokendra Arambam also harped on the nitty-gritties of writing books.
He was speaking as a resource person on the one-day workshop organised by Liangmai Writers’ Research Forum (LWRF) at Liangmai Baptist Church, Deulahland in Imphal.
Dr Lokendra said writers should co-ordinate with young minds and experienced elders so as to make the books they are writing to be the meaningful materials. Another resource of the programme, R.K Brojendro who is the general secretary of Manipur Writers Forum highlighted about the process of writing books and distribution while A.K Sharma, president of Manipur Writers Forum spoke on how literature has been an integral part of mankind. He said the patterns of writing books have been changing with time.
In the second session, K Daimai and Dr Pouchunbou shared their views as resource persons.
Intellectuals from Liangmai community participated in the programme.
It is worth noting here that in a move to enliven the Liangmai writings, its dialect and culture, the Liangmai Writers Forum was formed in February this year with Adibo Newmei as its first president.

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HQ 9 sector raising day

HQ 9 Sector Assam Rifles celebrated its 66th Raising Day on Sep 1 . The raising day celebrations were preceded with a wakeful events like pipe band display on 27 Aug, Run for peace on 29 Aug, Inauguration of class room at Utlou High School, Utlou. Three day celebrations kicked off on 31 Aug with […]

HQ 9 Sector Assam Rifles celebrated its 66th Raising Day on Sep 1 . The raising day celebrations were preceded with a wakeful events like pipe band display on 27 Aug, Run for peace on 29 Aug, Inauguration of class
room at Utlou High School, Utlou. Three day celebrations kicked off on 31 Aug with MEENA BAZAR and PAGAL GYMKHANA. Various fun and frolic was organized for the troops and their families.
The grand day ’01 Sep’ was speckled with events. Religious gathering to invoke blessings of the almighty followed by flag hoisting ceremony. Brig Navneet Kumar, Commander 9 Sector Assam Rifles conveyed his best wishes to all ranks and civilian staff appreciating their efforts towards bringing peace and tranquility in the state .
He also gave away coveted 9 Sector Medal of Appreciation to the Independence Day Gallantry award winners and outstanding all ranks.A Barakhana was organised on 02 Sep 12. Dignitaries from civil administration and police attended the function. Participation of ex-servicemen from all parts of Manipur and shared their inspiring experiences and nostalgic memories.

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Assistance to accident victims

Mail News Service Imphal, Sep 2 : The medical team of 23 Assam Rifles of 10 Sector under HQ IGAR (South) carried out a rescue operation on 01 Sep 12. A Shaktiman truck carrying about 20 passengers met with an accident and fell down into a gorge between Phungyar and East Tusom in Ukhrul District. […]

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Imphal, Sep 2 : The medical team of 23 Assam Rifles of 10 Sector under HQ IGAR (South) carried out a rescue operation on 01 Sep 12. A Shaktiman truck carrying about 20 passengers met with an accident and fell down into a gorge between Phungyar and East Tusom in Ukhrul District.
On receipt of information about the accident, medical team of 23 Assam Rifles rushed to the accident site. Six passengers with injuries were brought to the Unit Hospital and were given first aid and further evacuated to Imphal for further treatment. In another instance, a team of medical officers and paramedical staff of 42 Assam Rifles of 26 Sector under HQ IGAR (South) organized a Medical cum Dental Camp at Chandel on 01 Sep12. More than 150 patients from Chandel and adjoining areas were benefited from the camp.
In another occasion, medical team of 27 Assam Rifles of 28 Sector under HQ IGAR(South) saved the life of a snake bite victim on 01 Sep 12.The victim, L Pramo Devi,53 yrs, r/o Elangkhangpokpi, District – Thoubal was bitten by a venomous snake was brought to the Unit Hospital in a critical condition and was immediately attended by Medical officer who administered life saving anti snake venom and her condition was stabled. Later she was evacuated to RIMS Hospital, Imphal for further management.

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Set up special school for physically challenged : ATDUM

IMPHAL, Sept 2 MNS: The All Tribal Disables’ Union Manipur(ATDUM) has urged the state government of Manipur to set up a special school with hostel facilities for the physically challenged tribal people of Manipur at any convenient place. The ATDUM reminded the state government of the earlier memorandum submitted to the Manipur education, Manipur on […]

IMPHAL, Sept 2 MNS: The All Tribal Disables’ Union Manipur(ATDUM) has urged the state government of Manipur to set up a special school with hostel facilities for the physically challenged tribal people of Manipur at any convenient place.
The ATDUM reminded the state government of the earlier memorandum submitted to the Manipur education, Manipur on June 19 in this connection.
The ATDUM said that around 6000 tribal physically challenged persons are there in the hill districts of Manipur and that though these people wanted to go to school but due to their problems they are unable to fulfill their wish. The Union then alleged that the society too is an impediment because they discourage the handicapped persons from attending schools. To attend schools remains a dream for these physically challenged persons,” said the ATDUM.
There is only one school in Manipur which is situated at Takyelpat specially for blind, deaf and mute persons but other handicapped persons such as Locomotor Disabilities (LD) have no place in that school, said ATDUM and stressed for the need to establish a school where any nature of physically challenged persons can attend in it.
“Generally, the physically challenged persons have been discriminated by the general public in every field. The infrastructure provided in the normal schools are not suitable for the physically challenged persons. As per the Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation Act of 1995, there should be a special school for these physically challenged persons with a provision of free education till a person attains the age of 18 years,” said ATDUM.
“In view of the above facts and circumstances, it is therefore appealed to the concerned authority to kindly look into the matter seriously and make an appropriate order so as to construct a school building with hostel facilities in the interest of the tribal physically challenged.

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