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Zeliangrong students oppose oil exploration

Imphal, Aug 14 The All Zeliangrong Students’ Union (Assam, Manipur and Nagaland) has urged the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India to “withdraw” the PEL licenses granted to Jubilant Oil and Gas Private Limited (JOGPL), based in the Netherlands which has been awarded the contract works for the exploration and drilling in […]

Imphal, Aug 14 The All Zeliangrong Students’ Union (Assam, Manipur and Nagaland) has urged the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India to “withdraw” the PEL licenses granted to Jubilant Oil and Gas Private Limited (JOGPL), based in the Netherlands which has been awarded the contract works for the exploration and drilling in two oil blocks in Manipur located in the Jiribam (Imphal East district), Tamenglong and Churachandpur districts of Manipur.
According to the Zeliangrong students’ body, the contracts were awarded to the Netherlands based company under the eighth round of New Exploration Licensing Policy Eight round (NELP-VIII). The Government of India had signed the “Production Sharing Contract” (PSC) on July 19, 2010 in New Delhi with JOGPL for onland oil block in Manipur, codenamed (AA-ONN-2009/1) & (AA-ONN-2009/2), said the AZSU.
Regarding the public hearings notified by the Manipur Pollution Control Board (MPCB) in connection with the petroleum explorations in Manipur scheduled at Jiribam, Parbung and Nungba towns on July 30 and also on August 8 and 17 respectively, the AZSU said such public hearings are nothing but futile exercises which disrespect the indigenous people and minority community voices. Driving home its point, the Zeliangrong students’ body said the public hearings were heard in various places of Mizoram and Manipur from the year 2006 to 2008 in connection with the construction of the controversial Tipaimukh Dam. After the hearings were done with the people objecting to the dam construction, the Manipur Pollution Control Board had reported to the concerned authorities that the people endorsed the project and as a result the Ministry of Environment and Forest had cleared the Environment Clearance hurdle in the year 2008. The AZSU also termed the public hearings as mockery procedures as survey works and other necessary tasks for the exploration of the oil have already been completed. The Zeliangrong students’ body also expressed resentment on the often use of military forces during the public hearings by promulgating the CrPC 144 as was witnessed in the public hearings on Tipaimukh Dam construction in 2006.
The AZSU then expressed it apprehension with regard to the proposed public hearings saying that they will be based on incomplete studies and misleading facts and figures prepared by SENES consultant groups.
“Several facts and figures of Manipur, especially on the biodiversity, flora and fauna etc., are misrepresented and undermined.

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Man drowns

The lifeless body of one Village Defence Force (VDF) identified as one Henjakai ,21, s/o (L) Otzathang Haokip of Songpi Vilage at present residing in S Molcham has been found today at about 12:30 pm from the Khuga Multipurpose Dam in Manipur south district Churachandpur. The VDF personnel had drowned yesterday at about 3:30 pm […]

The lifeless body of one Village Defence Force (VDF) identified as one Henjakai ,21, s/o (L) Otzathang Haokip of Songpi Vilage at present residing in S Molcham has been found today at about 12:30 pm from the Khuga Multipurpose Dam in Manipur south district Churachandpur. The VDF personnel had drowned yesterday at about 3:30 pm while bathing and playing with six of his friends.
Yesterday they were playing by competing to climb at the retaining wall of the dam on the eastern side and those who could climb to the top will rest and those who failed had to dive again into the water.
In doing so, the VDF man dived into the water and seconds later they heard him shouting but he was never to be seen again. The VDF man was not a good swimmer, according to his friends.

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Scribes take out rally, GBM held

Mail News Service Imphal, Aug 13 : Members of the All Manipur Working Journalists Union (AMWJU) yesterday took out a protest rally against bomb attack at the residence AMWJU president, A. Mobi Singh located at Thongju Part-11 Pechu Lampak, Imphal East yesterday around 8.10 pm. The grenade exploded at the courtyard of the house. The […]

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Imphal, Aug 13 : Members of the All Manipur Working Journalists Union (AMWJU) yesterday took out a protest rally against bomb attack at the residence AMWJU president, A. Mobi Singh located at Thongju Part-11 Pechu Lampak, Imphal East yesterday around 8.10 pm. The grenade exploded at the courtyard of the house. The president was inside his house when the attack came.
After taking out the rally the members discussed about the situation with Home Minister, Gaikhangam. The Home Minister condemned the bomb attack on the residence of the AMWJU. He immediately asked senior police officials to nab the culprits. The AMWJU also submitted a memorandum to the Chief Minister, O Ibobi Singh.
The CM was informed that the attack could have caused many casualties. Fortunately, no one was injured, but the incident has created a fear psychosis among media persons so much so that functioning of media houses has been severely disturbed.
That, the attack followed recent threats to media persons including bomb hoax calls to media offices from certain organisations.
In view of the above facts and circumstances, the AMWJU demanded secure environment where media persons can work freely and without fear. It also demanded full proof security cover for residents of Editors and office bearers of AMWJU. It demanded that village defence force (VDF) personnel deployed at media houses should be replaced with armed state police personnel.
It lastly demanded an enquiry into the incident to find out collaborators and also to book them. The AMWJU had also convened an emergency general body meeting at Press Club which concluded at 2 pm. After the GBM the rally was taken out.
A . Mobi President said he has been receiving threats repeatedly from militant outfits for refusal to publish news items of some militant groups. Regarding yesterday’s bomb attack he said he was inside his house and his family members had gone out. The place where the bomb landed was the place where he normally works daily in his laptop he said. As the journalists were all closeted for the meeting no newspapers hit the stands today. During the general body meeting the members condemned the bomb attack and appealed to all to respect freedom of the press.

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Blood donation

MNS: 18 Sikh of 9 Sector under the aegis of HQ IGAR(S) in association with ‘Lions & Lioness Club of Imphal’ and department of IHBT, RIMS conducted a Blood Donation Camp on 13 Aug 2012 at Lions Eye Hospital, Sangaiprou. Brig Navneet Kumar, Commander 9 Sector Assam Rifles graced the occasion as chief guest of […]

MNS: 18 Sikh of 9 Sector under the aegis of HQ IGAR(S) in association with ‘Lions & Lioness Club of Imphal’ and department of IHBT, RIMS conducted a Blood Donation Camp on 13 Aug 2012 at Lions Eye Hospital, Sangaiprou. Brig Navneet Kumar, Commander 9 Sector Assam Rifles graced the occasion as chief guest of the function and reiterated the importance of voluntary blood donation to the gathering.
The volunteer contribution by the doctors and the technical staff of RIMS made this event a great success. During the occasion, maximum troops from 28 Assam Rifles, 18 Sikh Regiment and 143 Bn CRPF also donated blood. Apart from the army personnel, volunteers from R.D.O College of Nursing, Lamsang, School of Community Nursing Lamsang, School of Nursing, Khabeishoi and Nightingale Nursing Institute, Porompat also donated blood. 18 SIKH ensured all arrangements for the Volunteer blood donors.
In another occasiion,15 Assam Rifles of 9 Sector under HQ IGAR (S) organised a Awareness programme on Health – Hygiene and Baby care on 1

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Patriots’ day observed Rich Tributes given to martyrs

Mail News Service Imphal, Aug 13 : Manipur today observed Patriots day and paid rich tributes to those who laid down their lives fighting for their motherland in the Anglo Manipur war of 1891. After the defeat of Manipur by the British Empire in April 1891 the king and many others were exiled and the […]

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Imphal, Aug 13 : Manipur today observed Patriots day and paid rich tributes to those who laid down their lives fighting for their motherland in the Anglo Manipur war of 1891. After the defeat of Manipur by the British Empire in April 1891 the king and many others were exiled and the prince Bir Tikendrajit, General Thangal and three others were hanged to death.
The Prince and the General were hanged at Pheidabung, Imphal on Aug 14, 1891 and the day is observed as Patriots day. The celebrations began at Hicham Yaicham Pat where the Prince was cremated and tributes were given at the statue of Thangal General.
The main function was held at Pheidabung now named as Bir Tikendrajit part attended by Governor, Gurbhachan Jagat, Chief Minister, O Ibobi, ministers, MLAs and senior officials. The city was lighted up as the function concluded by dusk.
Governor, Gurbhachan Jagat said “13th of August reminds us of the heroic acts of Manipuris – both known and unknown, in different war fronts of the Anglo-Manipur War, 1891,that showed to the world that Manipuris had the indomitable and unconquerable spirit to challenge the then mightiest world power, the British, for the sake of their motherland. They also exemplified that freedom can neither be traded away nor conceded at any cost and under any circumstances; instead they finally sacrificed their lives for the cause of the freedom of their motherland. Their lives will always inspire us with the sense of self sacrifice, patriotism and bravery. Their sacrifice belongs not only to the History of Manipur but also to the history of all lovers of freedom in India and abroad.”
“ Today, we all are the citizens of Free India. We all are basking in the glow of freedom and all that it brings in its wake. But, we should always remember that India’s freedom was not a present from the Britishers. It was attained after having sacrificed the lives of innumerable Indians in the long freedom struggle. Our hard won freedom has to be protected and preserved by all of us. However, Manipur has been facing a number of problems. Today, we all are aware of Manipur’s problems. In some ways they are unique but in many ways they are common to large parts of the country. Ethnic and social tensions, extortions from public, businessmen, contractors, Government employees and Departments, abduction for ransom, senseless killing due to inter-group rivalries and violence against civilians/women continue to be a matter of serious concern. “
Chief Minister Ibobi said, “The spirit of freedom and bravery of Manipur will remain forever throughout the world. The brave sons of Manipur Bir Tikendrajit and Thangal General sacrificed their lives on the gallows on August 13, 1891. They indeed took the freedom of Manipur very seriously.”
The Chief Minister also referred to the 1890 battle fought at the then capital Kangla prior to the 1891 Anglo-Manipur War when five British officers were killed by Manipuri soldiers. After this battle the Manipuris fought the British in various fronts and among them the Khongjom War shows how much the Manipuris could make sacrifice their lives for the cause of their motherland.Functions were held in offices of most political parties, educational institutes, local clubs. Seminars, social service camps, competitions were also held.
The Manipur People’s Party today observed the Patriot’s day at its head office Mapal Kangjeibung. S. Umananda Singh president MPP, Dr. L. Chandramani former minister, H. Manisana, M. Maniton Mangang and others spoke at the occasion. Floral tributes were paid to the photos of Thangal General, Bir Tikendrajit and others who sacrificed their lives for our motherland in the year 1891.
Sainik School Imphal observed ‘Martyrs Day’ on 13 Aug 2012 in the school campus. Floral tributes were paid to the martyrs who laid down their lives for the cause of liberation of our country by the Officers, Staff and Cadets of the school. On this occasion, various programmes like patriotic songs, poem recitation, speech, solo songs and a drama on ‘Bir Tikendrajit’ were performed by the cadets. An Inter-House Quiz Competition for both Junior and Senior Wings was also organised as a part of the celebrations with special rounds pertaining to the history and culture of Manipur state.

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UNC calls 96 hr bandh from Aug 20

Imphal, Aug 13 NNN : The United Naga Council (UNC) has called a 96-hour bandh in “Naga areas” of Manipur from the midnight of August 20 in protest against New Delhi’s adamant stand of not initiating to resume the suspended dialogue on ‘Alternative Arrangement” for Manipur Nagas. The UNC said the bandh will be followed […]

Imphal, Aug 13 NNN : The United Naga Council (UNC) has called a 96-hour bandh in “Naga areas” of Manipur from the midnight of August 20 in protest against New Delhi’s adamant stand of not initiating to resume the suspended dialogue on ‘Alternative Arrangement” for Manipur Nagas.
The UNC said the bandh will be followed by other forms of agitation.
On Monday, the Naga body highlighted the background on its move taking up the present step.
“Therefore, as per the standing decision, a 96 hours total bandh will be enforced from the midnight of the 20th August, 2012, which will be followed up with other protest activities to protest against the lack of sincerity and political will on the part of the government of India,” stated the UNC.
All constituent Naga tribe organisations, frontal organisations, regional organisations, tribe women and students organisations are directed to stringently and effectively enforce the total bandh in their respective jurisdictions.

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Three held

A suspected cadre was traveling from Imphal to Churachandpur on a scooter bearing No MN-01 3468. He was nabbed by troops of Red ShieldDiv in Trangloabi on NH-02 on 13 Aug 2012 and has been identified as Self Styled Sergeant Wahengbam @ Bisorjit son of W Binoy, residence of Hiyanglem Naikhom Leikai, police station Kakching, […]

A suspected cadre was traveling from Imphal to Churachandpur on a scooter bearing No MN-01 3468. He was nabbed by troops of Red ShieldDiv in Trangloabi on NH-02 on 13 Aug 2012 and has been identified as Self Styled Sergeant Wahengbam @ Bisorjit son of W Binoy, residence of Hiyanglem Naikhom Leikai, police station Kakching, District Thoubal. One 9mm Pistol with a Mag, three live rds and number of incriminating documents were recovered from his possession. He also revealed that he belongs to PLA and holds the rank of a Self Styled Seargent.
Discovering the movement of UG cadres in Chikkim Veng and Ward No.7,Moreh of Chandel district, troops of 9 Assam Rifles of 26 Sector under HQ IGAR (South) launched operations in the areas resulting in apprehension of two UGs cadres on 11and12 Aug 2012. The apprehendees were identified as SS Pvt Lettinmamg of KNLA,33 yrs, /o Chikkim Veng,Moreh and SS Pvt Ranjit of PREPAK,30 yrs, ,r/o Ward No.7.Moreh. Two.32 Pistols with magazines and ten live rounds were recovered .

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City Meitei brought to Imphal

Imphal, August 11 NNN: Chief Advisor of the proscribed Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) group of Military Task Force, Mr City Meitei has been brought here today from New Delhi by a special team of Manipur police by an Indian Airlines flight after the state Government met leaders of six different faction groups of the militant […]

Imphal, August 11 NNN: Chief Advisor of the proscribed Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) group of Military Task Force, Mr City Meitei has been brought here today from New Delhi by a special team of Manipur police by an Indian Airlines flight after the state Government met leaders of six different faction groups of the militant outfit in New Delhi on July 31 wherein the two sides agreed for a peace process.
The Chief Advisor of KCP (MTF) City Meitei, whose real name is Naorem Brojen, son of late N Nara, is a resident of Tentha Khunou Wangjing in Thoubal district. Hearing the news of his home coming for peace talks here, hundreds of local residents of his native village came to Imphal Tulihal Airport to accord a warm wel come to the militant leader.
“I have come to Imphal for peace talks with the Government. Both sides have not yet decided for any condition so far but my stance will be divulged to the public after having a clear understanding about the Government’s wish,” City Meitei told journalists at the airport before leaving it.
“All the answers will be given next time,” he said when journalists asked him several questions on the proposed peace process. Then the police carried him away quickly from the airport in a Maruti car with alertness.
City Meitei was brought to the state from New Delhi by a special police team led by IK Muiva Superintendant of Police, Jail and Modhunimai, SDPO, Imphal West district police. Notably, the peace talks between the four KCP factions, namely KCP (Lamphel), KCP (Taibangnganba), KCP (Pakhanglakpa) and KCP (MTF) and Manipur Government was finalised in New Delhi on July 31 during a joint meeting of the representatives of the state Government which included IK Muiva and a minister and leaders of the four militant groups.

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Girl dies at hospital

Tension prevailed in Raj Polyclinic following the death of a five-year-old-girl this morning. The deceased was identified as Jenith Shahni of Hatta Minuthong. The irate, patient party ransacked the hospital, however police control the situation. According to the relatives of the victim, the girl was admitted at Raj Polyclinic due to fever yesterday at 3.30 […]

Tension prevailed in Raj Polyclinic following the death of a five-year-old-girl this morning.
The deceased was identified as Jenith Shahni of Hatta Minuthong.
The irate, patient party ransacked the hospital, however police control the situation.
According to the relatives of the victim, the girl was admitted at Raj Polyclinic due to fever yesterday at 3.30 p.m. After examining the patient, she was injected drip. As a doctors advised the party to provide blood, they gave the necessary blood last night around 6 p.m. however doctors injected the blood this morning around 4.30 a.m. This morning, the body consumed a medicine and felt unconscious since then and later died at 8.30 a.m.
The irate patient party damaged some articles of the clinic however police control the situation.

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Bomb attack on AMWJU President’s residence

President of All Manipur Working Journalists Union (AMWJU) A Mobi was attacked with a bomb this evening. Reports said unidentified persons hurled a grenade at the house of A Mobi located in Thongju, Imphal at around 8:10 pm. The bomb landed on the roof and rolled down into the ground and exploded. However, no one […]

President of All Manipur Working Journalists Union (AMWJU) A Mobi was attacked with a bomb this evening.
Reports said unidentified persons hurled a grenade at the house of A Mobi located in Thongju, Imphal at around 8:10 pm. The bomb landed on the roof and rolled down into the ground and exploded.
However, no one was injured in the blast.
It can be noted that in the last few days two militant groups operating in Manipur had threatened the journalists fraternity on the issue of publication and non-publication of press releases.

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Man beaten up for raping daughter

CCpur Aug 11 NNN: A man was caught by the angry locals and thrashed him for raping his own daughter for three times in the southern Manipur district Churchandpur on Friday. Police said, one Oinam Kumar Singh, a 39 year old man residing in Meitei Leikai located near Khuga river below Peace Ground in Lamka […]

CCpur Aug 11 NNN: A man was caught by the angry locals and thrashed him for raping his own daughter for three times in the southern Manipur district Churchandpur on Friday.
Police said, one Oinam Kumar Singh, a 39 year old man residing in Meitei Leikai located near Khuga river below Peace Ground in Lamka (Churachandpur district headquarter) was caught by the locals of the area on Friday morning at around 8 am for raping his eldest daughter.
Oinam Kumar Singh was later picked up by the police but not before a sound thrashing he got from the furious local people.
The latest incident of rape happened last evening.
According to the police, the victim could no longer hold the guilt had reported the matter to
the elders of the locality this morning and the locals in turn nabbed the man and thrashed him. While the local people were assaulting the rapist, the police on learning about the incident rushed to the spot and whisked away the rapist.
Oinam Kumar Singh has two wives and has four children including two sons and two daughters. He reportedly got married for a second time some four months ago.
A case has been registed with an FIR number bearing 83(8) 2012 -Ccps U/S 326 /376 1cp.

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Electricity staff protest mob attack

Lamka, Aug 11 NNN: In protest against the attack on its office on August 9 evening by an irate mob, employees of the electricity department staged a sit-in protest in Churachandpur district headquarter Lamka yesterday. The people got frustrated when there was a power cut on that evening when local favourite M.C Mary Kom playing […]

Lamka, Aug 11 NNN: In protest against the attack on its office on August 9 evening by an irate mob, employees of the electricity department staged a sit-in protest in Churachandpur district headquarter Lamka yesterday.
The people got frustrated when there was a power cut on that evening when local favourite M.C Mary Kom playing in the semi final of the 51 kg bout in the ongoing Olympics. The people turned mob and started ransacking the Churachandpur Electricity department office at Tuibuong, located about a km away from the district police station. The angry people swarmed towards the electricity office and started attacking the office between 6: 15 pm to 7 pm.
They were frustrated as their long wait to watch the semifinal of the 51 kg category of boxing played between local favourite MC Mary Kom and Nicolas Adams was not fulfilled as the power supply played a spoilsport. The mob broke the keys of every room and turned their ire on the furniture, chairs , iron cupboards which contained files and ledgers .
Most of the tables and chairs were damaged while keys of some iron chest were broken and were pushed down on the floor
Window panes of the office were smashed and the frame were also pulled out with files spread on the floor of the office buildings and things became a jumbled-set.
Earlier on Friday morning, the employees tried to sit near the Churachandpur district police station but they were dispersed by the police as they failed to obtain the prior permission of the district deputy commissioner.Speaking to the media, executive engineer of the electricity office Tunzalian said they were blamed for the failure of the power supply which was not in their control.

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Women rally against exploitation

Lamka/Imphal, August 11 NNN UNA : Womenfolk in the southern Manipur’s Churachandpur district under the aegis of Widows Welfare Association (WWA) carried out a mass rally from the Public Ground of Hiangtam Lamka to Peace Ground of Tubuong from 11 am to 2 pm against the alleged discrimination, exploitation and subjugation of women. About 500 […]

Lamka/Imphal, August 11 NNN UNA : Womenfolk in the southern Manipur’s Churachandpur district under the aegis of Widows Welfare Association (WWA) carried out a mass rally from the Public Ground of Hiangtam Lamka to Peace Ground of Tubuong from 11 am to 2 pm against the alleged discrimination, exploitation and subjugation of women.
About 500 women folk holding placards inscribed with slogans such as” Subjugation for Women : How Long “ ,” UPA Govt is Anti Govt” , “Soniaji Heal Our Wounds & Wombs “ , “Job Cards , Joke Cards” took part in the rally.
At the end of the rally, the WWA members submitted a memorandum to the state chief minister through the district deputy commissioner. A series of demands have been raised on the Chief Minister through the memorandum which include issuance of BPL Cards, Widow Pension Scheme, Job Cards under MGNREGS and Old-Age Pension Cards to the needy men and women.
They also demanded constitution of a high-empowered committee to monitor, supervise and redress the problems and grievances of women in the district and strict vigilant monitoring and supervising and Government offices, dealing and concerning with the widows and aged women in the state.
Establishment of fair price shops in Churachandpur district for the poor widows and needy women and the Widow Pension Scheme should be increased at Rs 1000 against the present amount of Rs 200, the memorandum further mentioned, urging the Chief Minster to constitute an effective and efficiant mechanism or measure to stop ‘raping and killing of women.’
The mass rally was jointly organize by Widows Welfare Association Asia and Churachandpur Joint Women Organization, which was supported by Zomi Mothers’ Association, Hmar Women’s Association, Mizo People’s Convention, Ima Leimaren Apunba Lup and Kuki Women’s Union.
Speaking to media person in the sideline of the peace rally, president of Churachandpur Joint Women Organisation J.L. Sawmi disclosed that Discrimination, Subjugation and Exploitations of women in Churachandpur district is not a new thing.
Various women organization and the womenfolk of Manipur intermittently petitioned the concerned authority, department/minister to redress their grievances and demands, the ruling elites and official more often than not, turned a deaf ear.
Ensue law-enforcement agencies so that women of Manipur walk freely and live with dignity in the whole areas of Manipur, Strict/vigilant monitoring and supervising of government’s offices, dealing and concerning with the widows and aged women in the state.
And establishment of fair price shop in Churachandpur district for the poor widows and needy women, increasing of women pension schemes to Rs. 1000/- from mere Rs. 200/- and constituting of effecting and efficient mechanisms/measures to stop raping and killing of women added SLSawmi.

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Medical assistance

MNS: 18 SIKH of 9 Sector under HQ IGAR(S) saved life of snake bite victim on 11 Aug 12. Smt Kuncharasi, 52yrs ,r/o Irom Siphai village 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. […]

MNS: 18 SIKH of 9 Sector under HQ IGAR(S) saved life of snake bite victim on 11 Aug 12. Smt Kuncharasi, 52yrs ,r/o Irom Siphai village 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.
In another occasion, the medical team of 27 Assam Rifles of 28 Sector under HQ IGAR(South) saved the life of a 40 years old lady, Laishram Mema, r/o Mangjing Village, District – Bishnupur Kamla, bitten by a venomous snake on 10 Aug 12. The victim 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. The victim is in stable condition and kept under observation, later she was evacuated to RIMS Hospital, Imphal for further management.
Similarly, 37 Assam Rifles of 28 Sector under HQ IGAR(S) organized a medical camp at Aibol Joupi and Hollengjang villages of Chandel district on 10 Aug 12. The medical camp was conducted by a team of medical officers and paramedical staff of the Unit. More than 400 patients from Aibol Joupi, Hollengjang and adjoining villages were benefited from the camp. An interactive session was also organised with the villagers and they were educated about various seasonal diseases and its precautionary measures.

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Workshop on health

Mail News Service Imphal, Aug 9 : A two day workshop on Health concluded today at Lamyanba Sanglen ,Palace Compound lmphal.lt was jointly organized by Song and Drama Division Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Government of India and Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Government of India New Delhi. Among the today speaker Dr.P.Binata Deputy […]

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Imphal, Aug 9 : A two day workshop on Health concluded today at Lamyanba Sanglen ,Palace Compound lmphal.lt was jointly organized by Song and Drama Division Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Government of India and Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Government of India New Delhi.
Among the today speaker Dr.P.Binata Deputy Director Family welfare services Manipur appealed to the youth to stick the prescribed age for marriage. About 21 to 25 year of age is the right time for marriage. Those who were married before 18 years of ages specially female, have high risk.
Dr R.K.Laksana SPO,RNTCP appealed to the public for timely treatment of T.B.He said it can be easily cured in the right time .Medicine and treatment were free in Government hospitals. He added those who suffer from cough for one week,chest pain feeling ,no sound sleep, and fever during night can go to T.B.Hospital for test of the disease, AII medicine are to be provided in free. Dr R,K Kumarjit SPO mental Health explained in detailed regarding mental health.
Dr.kh.Kaminibabu SPO. Natinal Blindnes Control Programmes further is seeking cooperation of the artists and media for successful implementation of Blindness Control Progammes in the country.
According a source ,21 cultural troups including three from Nagaland will perform 330 progammes in Nagaland and 270 programmes in Manipur.

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Library day to be observed

Mail News Service Imphal, Aug 9 : The Manipur Library Association (MALA), Imphal in collaboration with the State Central Library, Imphal, Department of Art and Culture, Government of Manipur will organise the Library Day Celebration-2012 Cum Ranganathan Memorial Lecture on Sunday, the 12th August, 2012 synchronising with the 120th Birth. Anniversary of Prof. S.R. Ranganathan, […]

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Imphal, Aug 9 : The Manipur Library Association (MALA), Imphal in collaboration with the State Central Library, Imphal, Department of Art and Culture, Government of Manipur will organise the Library Day Celebration-2012 Cum Ranganathan Memorial Lecture on Sunday, the 12th August, 2012 synchronising with the 120th Birth. Anniversary of Prof. S.R. Ranganathan, the Father of Library Movement in India at the premises of the State Central Library, Imphal at 1:45 PM.Shri Nongthombam Kunjamohon Singh, Tagore Literature Awardee , Prof. Amar Yumnam, Dean , School of Social Sciences, Manipur University and Smt. S. Tampakleima Devi, Chief Librarian, State Central Library, Imphal will grace the occasion as Chief Guest, President and Guest of Honour respectively. As a part of the Celebration, Shri Saratchand Thiyam, noted writer and Sahitya Academy Awardee will deliver this years’ Ranganathan Memorial Lecture on the topic: Development Of Language And Literature Through Library. A book entitled Manipurgee Itihasta Mayengbam Anandamohan is also being released on the occasion. The book published by the Association and edited by its President Shri N.
Inaocha Singh is a compilation of the seminar papers contributed by different persons in the Seminar organised by the Association on 30th April, 2012 synchronising with the closing of the Birth Centenary Celebration of Shri Late Anandamohon Singh.

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Janmashtami messages

Mail News Service Imphal, Aug 9 : Governor Gurbhachan Jagat said in a message. “I extend my heartiest greetings to the people of Manipur on the auspicious occasion of “Shri Krishna Janmastami”. The teachings of Lord Krishna to a bewildered Arjuna on the battlefield in the midst of the Mahabharata to perform “Karrna” (duty), is […]

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Imphal, Aug 9 : Governor Gurbhachan Jagat said in a message. “I extend my heartiest greetings to the people of Manipur on the auspicious occasion of “Shri Krishna Janmastami”.
The teachings of Lord Krishna to a bewildered Arjuna on the battlefield in the midst of the Mahabharata to perform “Karrna” (duty), is the essence of truth and will forever remain as a guiding principle for mankind. His message explaining the true meaning of “Karma” will continue to show the path to all human beings, as to how we should react in difficult situations, conditions and circumstances. “Karma”, in simple terms, is worshiping work, doing it for its own sake without expecting its rewards/results. It also signifies total concentration in doing one’s best in whatever one does. Following His teachings, let us all in Manipur perform our duty in our day-to-day life for bringing peace and prosperity in our State.I, once again, convey my heartiest greetings to all on the auspicious occasion of “Shri Krishna Janmastami”.
Major General UK Gurung, YSM, IGAR (South) and all Ranks of Assam Rifles extend a warm greetings and Sincere good will to the People of Manipur on the auspicious occasion of “JANMASTHAMI”. IGAR (South) also expressed that, may this festival herald an era of peace, progress and prosperity in the region.
The GOC, Red Shield Division, Maj Gen Binoy Poonnen VSM, extended his warm greetings and sincere goodwill to the people of Manipur on the auspicious occasion of “Shri Krishna Janmastami” and also hopes that this festival would bring peace and prosperity in the state.

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Award presentation ceremony of Manipur State Kala Academy held

Mail News Service Imphal, Aug 8 : Manipur State Kala Academy Awards Presentation Ceremony, 2010 was held today at J.N. Manipur Dance “Academy Auditorium, Imphal with Manipur Governor Shri Gurbachan Jagat and Chief Minister Shri O. Ibobi Singh as Chief Guest and President respectively. Altogether 16 persons in different fields were presented the Academy Awards, […]

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Imphal, Aug 8 : Manipur State Kala Academy Awards Presentation Ceremony, 2010 was held today at J.N. Manipur Dance “Academy Auditorium, Imphal with Manipur Governor Shri Gurbachan Jagat and Chief Minister Shri O. Ibobi Singh as Chief Guest and President respectively. Altogether 16 persons in different fields were presented the Academy Awards, Speaking at the occasion, the Chief Minister said that healthy cultural traditions serve as bridge between societies and communities. They bind human beings together. They promote assimilation, association and cooperation rather than conflict among them, he added. He said, Manipur has had an ancient heritage of peaceful coexistence of communities. However this heritage, at times appears to be threatened and cultural traditions have a great role to play in restoring the balance to our society, he added.
The Chief Minister said that Manipur has a special identity owing to its unique culture. He described Manipur as a fascinating land which has its recorded history of about 2000 years. Our forefathers have blessed with us an unbroken ancient cultural tradition. Onus is on us to preserve and promote this glorious tradition; he said and added that efforts of Manipur State Kala Academy should be aimed at such promotion and preservation.
The Chief Minister also said that the Academy has instituted a new Award “Academy Young Talent Awards” to be given to young promising exponents of various art forms. Selection of Awardees will be purely on merit and significant contribution in the respective fields irrespective of race, religion and sex. He also said that he was impressed with the efforts of Manipur State Kala Academy which has been trying to promote and preserve the Manipuri art and culture.
The Chief Minister said that (L) Smt. MK Binodini Devi was one of the most distinguished cultural icons of Manipur who was conferred the first Academy Lifetime Achievement Award and acknowledged her outstanding contribution in the field of Manipuri culture.
It may be mentioned that since its inception in 1972, Manipur State Kala Academy, Imphal has conferred 362 Awards in different fields of Art and Culture and has honoured 66 persons as Fellows. Recipients include fellows distinguished artists, artistes, writers and scholars who represent highest standard of excellence in the field of dance, music, theatre, shumang leela, thang-ta, tribal culture and other art forms.

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Award presentation ceremony of Manipur State Kala Academy held

Mail News Service Imphal, Aug 8 : Manipur State Kala Academy Awards Presentation Ceremony, 2010 was held today at J.N. Manipur Dance “Academy Auditorium, Imphal with Manipur Governor Shri Gurbachan Jagat and Chief Minister Shri O. Ibobi Singh as Chief Guest and President respectively. Altogether 16 persons in different fields were presented the Academy Awards, […]

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Imphal, Aug 8 : Manipur State Kala Academy Awards Presentation Ceremony, 2010 was held today at J.N. Manipur Dance “Academy Auditorium, Imphal with Manipur Governor Shri Gurbachan Jagat and Chief Minister Shri O. Ibobi Singh as Chief Guest and President respectively. Altogether 16 persons in different fields were presented the Academy Awards, Speaking at the occasion, the Chief Minister said that healthy cultural traditions serve as bridge between societies and communities. They bind human beings together. They promote assimilation, association and cooperation rather than conflict among them, he added. He said, Manipur has had an ancient heritage of peaceful coexistence of communities. However this heritage, at times appears to be threatened and cultural traditions have a great role to play in restoring the balance to our society, he added.
The Chief Minister said that Manipur has a special identity owing to its unique culture. He described Manipur as a fascinating land which has its recorded history of about 2000 years. Our forefathers have blessed with us an unbroken ancient cultural tradition. Onus is on us to preserve and promote this glorious tradition; he said and added that efforts of Manipur State Kala Academy should be aimed at such promotion and preservation.
The Chief Minister also said that the Academy has instituted a new Award “Academy Young Talent Awards” to be given to young promising exponents of various art forms. Selection of Awardees will be purely on merit and significant contribution in the respective fields irrespective of race, religion and sex. He also said that he was impressed with the efforts of Manipur State Kala Academy which has been trying to promote and preserve the Manipuri art and culture.
The Chief Minister said that (L) Smt. MK Binodini Devi was one of the most distinguished cultural icons of Manipur who was conferred the first Academy Lifetime Achievement Award and acknowledged her outstanding contribution in the field of Manipuri culture.
It may be mentioned that since its inception in 1972, Manipur State Kala Academy, Imphal has conferred 362 Awards in different fields of Art and Culture and has honoured 66 persons as Fellows. Recipients include fellows distinguished artists, artistes, writers and scholars who represent highest standard of excellence in the field of dance, music, theatre, shumang leela, thang-ta, tribal culture and other art forms.

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Workshop on “Health and Family Welfare” begins

Mail News Service Imphal, Aug 8 : A two day workshop on “Health and Family Welfare” began today at Lamyanba Shanglen, Palace Compound, Imphal. The workshop was organized by Song and Drama Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, in collaboration with Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, New Delhi. Altogether 20 Registered […]

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Imphal, Aug 8 : A two day workshop on “Health and Family Welfare” began today at Lamyanba Shanglen, Palace Compound, Imphal. The workshop was organized by Song and Drama Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, in collaboration with Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, New Delhi. Altogether 20 Registered Cultural Troupes including two from Nagaland participated the workshop.
Dr. Sh. Shurchandra Sharma, Director Health Services, Government of Manipur, Shri M. Kanankumar, Chairman, IMPCC, Manipur and Dr. N. Inaoba Singh, CMO, Regional Office for Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, Imphal graced as the Chief Guest, the functional president and the Guest of Honour respectively of the inaugural function.
In his inaugural speech Dr. Surchandra Sharma said that artist played a vital role while disseminating message to the public. Public do not entertain street talk . But when dramatized, public are interested . The department sought co-operation from esteemed office like Song and Drama Division to make people understand the campaign.
In his presidential speech N. Kanankumar explained in detail the role played by Mass media in disseminating message of Health.
Dr. N. Inaoba Singh, CMO, Regional Office for Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, Imphal in his Guest of Honour speech explained the role played by cultural troupes of terms of Song and Drama Division, specially Imphal Unit. He appealed the artists to avoid technical turn of Health while they performed Drama/ Lila.

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