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Imphal, July 4 : In an initiative towards a “GO GREEN FORTNIGHT”, HQ 9 Sector under the aegis of HQ IGAR(S) organized a plantation drive on 04th July 12, furthering its efforts of preserving the bounty of the nature, at Keithalmanbi. Brig Navneet Kumar, Cdr 9 Sect AR graced the occasion and inaugurated the drive by planting the first sapling. He also emphasized upon benefits of green environment and ill effects of global warming. A total of 10,000 saplings including Ornamental trees, Shady trees and Fruits trees are planned to be planted at Keithalmanbi, Mayang Imphal, Tulihal, Kakching, Waikhong, Thoubal, Yairipok and Mantripukhri during the ‘GO GREEN FORTNIGHT’ from 01 July to 04 July 2012 at various villages namely Heirok, Chandrakhong, Soura, Langgol, Wangoi, Patsoi, Lamlai, Khongampat, Hangam Thabi. The Go Green drive aims to save and regenerate the flora of the state, since the valley areas include Imphal East, West, Bishnupur and Thoubal District areas have undergone deforestation in the past.The Sector pledged to plant Maximum saplings of all types during this drive and also to conduct a series of lectures and presentations to include, “Importance of Trees in Our Lives”, essay writing competitions etc to bring home the important aspect of giving back to the “Mother Nature”.The Sector also plans to raise awareness among the local populace with a special focus on the younger generation to imbibe the importance of trees in their lives.
In another occasion, 28 Assam Rifles of 9 Sector under HQ IGAR(S) organised plantation drive under ‘Go Green Fortnight’ programme in the Kethelmanbi garrison on 04 Jul 2012. The programme was organized in view of undeterred efforts to preserve the bounty of the nature. More than 500 fruit bearing trees were planted in the Keithelmanbi garrison during the program. The drive was carried out under the theme of ‘‘Go Green Fortnight to instill the love for nature among local populace and also enhancement of arboriculture in the Keithelmanbi garrison for nearby villagers”.
Similarly, 18 SIKH organized a “Trees Plantation Drive” at the sprawling green areas of Yurembam. Plantation drive which included plantation of saplings of fruit bearing trees/plants like Guava, Papaya and Banana by the troops and villagers. A large number of villagers enthusiastically participated in the “GO GREEN” programme. The unit also, distributed insect repellent creams as an anti-malaria precaution to the villagers.
Mean while, 15 Assam Rifles organized “go green awareness essay competition” in STNBA School, New Irong on 03 Jul 2012. Topic of the essay competition was “GREEN EARTH”. More than two hundred students participated in this event. First, Second and Third Prizes were given to the participants gifts and sweets were distributed amongst the student.

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Imphal, July 3 : A seminar on ‘Environment and Ecological Preservation’ A Green Initiative was organised by 17 Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ 10 Sector Assam Rifles on 2nd July 2012 Ukhrul followed by a plantation drive in which 1710 sapling were planted. The aim of this seminar was to provide a forum to all social organisations, prominent personalities and the civil administration to work out a common and viable way towards the preservation of ecology and environment in Ukhrul district. In the backdrop of the prevailing situation of Manipur in general and Ukhrul in particular it was decided by Assam Rifles that it would be prudent to hold a seminar wherein heads of all social organisations, prominent personalities and representatives of civil administration could get together and work towards adopting viable modalities for the preservation and protection of environment and ecology in Ukhrul district.
The chief guest on the occasion was Brig AK Pandey,VSM, Commander 10 Sector Assam Rifles.
Seminar was attended by heads of various social organisations and other prominent personalities. T John, Officiating DC Ukhrul and Kabib, SP Ukhrul too graced the occasion. The seminar started with a welcome address by Col Ved Beniwal, Commandant 17 Assam Rifles. During his opening remarks he thanked everyone for the continued and unstinted support to Assam Rifles because of which Assam Rifles has been able to carryout meaningful activities for the good of people all over Ukhrul Dist. He, however expressed deep concern over the deforestation activities which have led the environment, flora and fauna in the district on the verge of extinction and urged everyone to work unitedly and collectively towards the conservation of the environment and initiate such activities as would be able to compensate for decaying of environment and ecology in Ukhrul distt in the recent past.
Dr Y L Mingthing and Mrs R Vashum who were the chairpersons during the each session, summed up the respective sessions. The seminar was conducted in two sessions. This was followed by an interactive session in which all present brought out their points of view. The seminar ended with concluding remarks by Brig AK Pandey, VSM. The Commander HQ 10 Sector AR elaborated the need for collective efforts to tackle the threats emanating from climate change and emphasized on the need to live harmoniously with nature.

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Imphal, July 3 NNN : As the movement to implement the Inner Line Permit (ILP) system in Manipur gains its momentum, the Manipur Peoples Party (MPP) has demanded that the sixty legislators in the Manipur Legislative Assembly takes seriously about the issue.
Spearheaded by Federation for Regional Indigenous Society (FREINDS) there have been sit-in-protest in most parts of the state capital Imphal these days demanding for the implementation of ILP system in Manipur.
On Tuesday, president of MPP S Umananda Singh the party has been endorsing anyone pushing to implement the ILP in Manipur for several years. Umananda stated that the population of immigrants are so large in Manipur that the economic benefits have not been received by the locals.
It is worthwhile to mention that indefinite hunger strike will be launched if the government of Manipur fails to pass and implement the Inner Line Permit (ILP) system in the state after the monsoon session of the Manipur Legislative Assembly.The Monsoon Session is underway since June 27.
Last month, advisor of Federation of Regional Indigenous Society (FREINDS), K.B.Sharma, had announced that if the government of Manipur fails to pass the ILP system during the coming monsoon session of the 10th Manipur Legislative Assembly, he would launch an indefinite hunger strike until its implementation in the state.
The chief minister O.Ibobi has done many things for the territorial integrity of the state, and now the time has come for the chief minister to save the indigenous people of the state, said the renowned theatre actor of the state who is also the advisor of FRIENDS.
According to the 2001 census report, there were more than 7,00,000 migrants in Manipur, which is much more than the tribal population of the state, and so it is high time for the government to recognize the danger of the possibility of a higher rise in the population of migrants with the train reaching the capital of the state, cautioned Sharma.
He urged the government to make sure that the ILP system is passed as an Act in the coming monsoon session of the state assembly and implemented at the earliest, so as to save the indigenous people of the state from being minorities in their own land.
It can be noted that some student organisations are also gearing up to hold series of protest rallies in Manipur demanding the implementation of the Inner Line Permit in the state. Kangleipak Students Association (KSA), Democratic Students Alliance of Manipur (DESAM) and many other groups are pulling up their loins for pressuring the government to implement the ILP in Manipur.
United Committee Manipur (UCM) had said there are 7, 05, 588 outsiders in Manipur according to the 2001 census while the Meitei population is 7, 51, 422 and the total population of the tribals is 6, 70, 782. The Meitei Muslims (Pangals) have the population of 1, 57, 204.
Meanwhile, FREINDS, an organisation spearheading the demand for the implementation of ILP in Manipur, has been campaigning and giving awareness programmes for the last several years now.

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Imphal, July 3 : The State Assembly today witnessed exchange of fiery words between Chief Minister, O Ibobi and Dr L Ibohalbi of TC over the recently held medical entrance examination. Opposition MLAs today raised the issue of alleged failure of the government to conduct the medical entrance test well. Dr I Ibohalbi of the Trinamol Congress and L Ibomcha of the NCP raised a call attention motion in the House today.
L Ibomcha said the entrance examinations were conducted by sidelining the rules and regulations. The Health department issued the merit lists three times which caused lots of confusion he added.
Dr L Ibohalbi said MS Exxon Automation Pvt Ltd which was entrusted the task of setting question informed after the declaration of result that there was an error in one of the questions and a second list was issued. Exxon again issued a third list saying that there was a programme error while the second list was issued.
Those selected in the first list were not selected and there were changes in the merit list. It is a tough examination and there should be no room for error, Dr Ibohalbi said. The two Opposition MLAs demanded that blacklisting MS Exxon is not the solution but the House should take up some actions in this regard.
Chief Minister, O Ibobi said the episode was embarrassing and after declaration of results three candidates challenged the key and when experts analysed the question set by Exxon it was found that the students were correct. The second list was issued after correcting the error. Mr Ibobi said there are about 142 medical seats allotted for Manipur and steps will be taken up to ensure that such error is not repeated. Human and programme errors do occur and there should be a fuss over an error. Dr Ibohalbi said one question makes lots of differences. The House also started taking up discussion on the budget which was introduced by Chief Minister yesterday.
During question hour, Dr Kh Ratan , Minister GAD informed that Manipur Bhawan at Guwahati will be inaugurated within August this year. Works are at Kolkata to construct a Manipur Bhawan. Progress will depend on availability of fund he said replying to a question raised by Dr L Ibohalbi.
M Oken, Minister Education informed the House replying to a query by M Prithviraj that assistance will be provide to make the Kwakta school better.

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Imphal, July 2 : Chief Minister, O Ibobi Singh today presented a budget estimate of Rs 8434.64 cr for 2012-13 in the State Assembly. Mr Ibobi who also holds the Finance portfolio said of the budget estimate Rs 3500 cr is under Plan, Rs 4366.12 under non plan and Rs 568.5 cr under various central government schemes. He said the government will start with a deficit of Rs 600 cr.
The total revenue estimate is about Rs 6158. 63 cr while capital expenditure is estimated at Rs 22376 cr. Salary expenditure is about 52 percent of total non plan expenditure he said. The expenditure for police is Rs 689 cr, for education Rs 548 and health Rs 134 cr. Pension expenditure is projected at Rs 680 cr.
Total receipt for 2012-13 is estimated at Rs 8232.66 cr. The state plan will be financed by centre at about 98 percent, Rs 450 cr is assigned to take up priority projects under special plan assistance.
The Planning Commission has not taken into account the negative opening balance of Rs 600 cr and hence we have to extra cautious he added. To monitor plan expenditures the government has introduced third party monitoring system. Evaluation study on central projects will be done by an independent agency.
This year Rs 80 cr will be sanctioned for tribal areas, Rs 15 cr for barrack construction. For upgradation of roads Rs 120 cr has been assigned.
Outlay for agriculture has been increased to Rs 139 cr. As there is shrinkage of land, erratic rainfall the government has allocated Rs 608 cr for irrigation department and Rs 549 cr has been made under Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP) he added.
Expenditure on state police and para military forces has doubled during the last two years. Expenditure last year was 21 percent of total non plan expenditure.
To improve power sector Rs 130 cr has been allotted and for social, education, sports, arts and culture Rs 187.73 cr has been approved. Main thrust of the plan would be on reducing the infrastructure deficit and expanding capacity in key sectors.
The state government’s vision for the 12th five year plan is faster, inclusive and sustainable growth.
Home Minister, Gaikhangam said he would pursue the Ministry of External Affairs to open an office in Imphal as people were facing hardship to get passport.
Gaikhangam said six personnel were assigned to take training on pass port related issues as asked by External Affairs ministry. The directive of the ministry to take signature of the applicants at the office itself has caused lots of problems he said. People of the state are compelled to go all the way to Guwahati for passport related matter he said.
Earlier, Dr I Ibohalbi moving a call attention motion on the issue said the Guwahati office caters to the needs of the entire north eastern states and half of the applicants are from Manipur. A counter was opened at the Imphal post office to collect passport applications but it could not serve any purpose as people had to go to Guwahati which wastes lots of money and time he said.
There are lots of cultural, sports, arts, education, official and other activities in Manipur which require immediate opening of a passport office in Manipur , Dr Ibohalbi said.
Chief Minister, O Ibobi also presented the budget estimates for 2012-13, report of the Manipur Public Service Commission and State Vigilance Commission.
During question hour, Dr L Ibohalbi said Village Defence Force (VDF) personnel were used for police and insurgency related works though they were paid just around Rs 3000 a month. Gaikhangam, Home Minister said there are 10,050 VDF personnel in the state.

Read more / Original news source: http://manipur-mail.com/expenses-on-security-personnel-doubled-cm-presents-budget-estimate-of-rs-8435-cr-passport-office-demanded/

The four cadres of KNA killed in an encounter with a team of 44th AR at Phiko Village about 35 kms from Chasad PS yesterday were identified as Thangboi Mate (23) Mongjang Village, Chandel, Lunongam Haokip (42) Lamcha Village, Ukhrul district, Jankhojang Haokip (31) Phungtha village, Ukhrul and Mangtilen Haokip (25) Mongjang village, Churachandpur.
In another incident, a youth who was found shot dead with his hand and feet tied at Utubi Loukol under Yairipok PS on June 28 was identified as Khumanthem Sunil alias Nanao (21) Awang Khunou Lamkhai under Patsoi PS.
He was arrested as cadre of KCP from Jiri on March 24 and came out of jail in May and worked as second driver in a bus plying between Imphal and Ukhrul. He called his younger brother over money for marup.
Meanwhile the post mortem of three persons killed in a clash between two villagers at Lunghar village, Ukhrul were conducted today.

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Imphal, July 2 : On 02 July 12, HQ IGAR (South) undertook a plantation drive under “GO GREEN FORTNIGHT” with an aim of saving and regenerating flora in Manipur .The project aims to reclaim the natural setting of yester years and preserve ecological balance in Manipur. The “GO GREEN FORTNIGHT” is planned over the area of responsibility of IGAR (S) from 01 Jul 12 to 15 Jul 12 and will cover area around Mantripukhri, Pallel, Tengnoupal, Somsai, Chassad, Shangshak, Keithalmanbi, Thoubal, Kakching, Sajik Tampak and Churachandpur. A large number of ornamental plants/trees, (Gulmohar, Ashoka Tree, Sagun, Morphankhi, Arjun Tree, Palan Tree, weeping hellion), Fruit trees/plants (Jack fruits, Mango, Litchi, Guava,Banana Jamun),
Medicinal trees,(Kapoor, Neem, Pine, Eucalyptus, Peepal, Generic) will be planted during this green drive. Maj Gen U K Gurung, YSM, IGAR (S) inaugurated the event by planting the first sapling. Speaking on the occasion IGAR(S) said “It is matter of serious concern that the forest cover is depleting rapidly and the plantation drive is a big leap forward towards, greener & eco friendly Manipur. While highlighting the environmental benefits of trees, he also expressed concern regarding the adverse climate change in Manipur due to deforestation and exhorted all to preserve the bio diversity of Manipur. The endeavor will be on creating awareness amongst the student community about the after care of the planted trees so that they survive.

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Imphal, July 2 : The special assembly of the KSO General Headquarters was held from 27th June and concluded on 30th June at Haipi village, Sadar Hills. 126 delegates representing the 22 KSO branches from all over India attended the assembly.
The assembly deliberated on a range of issues such as, the KSO office plot located at Kabo Leikai in Imphal; the KSO’s Study Centre at Manja, Assam; KSO’s education policy with theme,” Teaching Free Education” etc.
The assembly resolved not to compromise the KSO plot without the consensus of all the Kuki students.
The study centre at Manja, Karbi Anglong in Assam shall function at the earliest time possible. The education policy adopted by the KSO shall be pursued vigorously with likeminded student body.
The highlights of the assembly were the paper presentations by Henkholun Doungel, District Youth Coordinator, NYK Churachandpur District -”Paradigm shift in leadership-A case study with special reference to KSO”; and by Mr. Paul Hangshing, Regional Commissioner, Provident Fund, Tinsukia, Assam – “Six R’s and Repositioning of KSO” said a press hand out issued by Mangcha Baite, Vice – President (Admn.) KSO General Headquarters

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MNS: The Naga Peoples Movement for Human Rights (NPMHR) express its deep condolence on the death of K. Lyton, K. Rawung & K. Pamleiyo of Sihai village who were killed on 30th June 2012 at Phangrei, Ukhrul District.
NPMHR understands that there is a longstanding land dispute between Sihai and Lunghar villages. However, what appears to be premeditated violence and brutality that resulted in the killing of the three young men and gravely injuring another is totally and absolutely uncalled for and NPMHR condemns the same.
NPMHR urges people from both villages to exhibit restrain and refrain from further violence. It appealed to the leaders and elders from both villages to exercise their collective wisdom in resolving the dispute and to prevail upon their respective villagers to abstain from violent means and acts.
NPMHR further ask Tangkhul civil societies and other organisations to help and assist both villages in finding peaceful means to settle the dispute which has the grave potential to flare up again. The incident has profoundly shocked and outraged the sentiments of people; NPMHR envisions a future generation who do not have to inherit such history of hate and conflict and prays that wisdom will prevail upon both villages.

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Imphal, July 1 NNN: Four Kuki militants including the leader of Kuki National Army (KNA) have been killed in a gunbattle between the Kuki outfit and the Assam Rifles on Saturday, according to the police.
The source said today that the incident occurred in Ukhrul district bordering Myanmar.
According to the police, the self styled commander-in-chief of KNA identified as Lungam was killed along with three other cadres of the outfit.
Police said troops of 44 Assam Rifles and the cadres of KNA had an encounter on Saturday at around 2 pm at a place called Phaikok under Chassad police station in Ukhrul district which is around 40 kilometres from Chassad police station.
Two AK-series rifles and one M-16 rifle, 200 live rounds of ammunition and one Motorola wireless set were recovered from the spot where the encounter took place, the police said today.
The dead bodies of the militants have been retrieved by the personnel of Chasad police this morning.
Till the filing of this story the police carrying the dead bodies are still proceeding towards the morgue of Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) for deposition.
It can be noted that two years ago, some cadres had deserted KNA camp located in interior Chandel district of Manipur only to announce formation of a new group, Kuki National Army (Unification). However, they could not operate actively as the mother organization declared them as deserters and warned for surrender.
KNA is among the 19 Kuki militant groups operating in Manipur maintaining ceasefire with government forces under a tripartite agreement of Suspension of Operation (SoO) under two apex bodies, Kuki National Organisation (KNO) and United People’s Front (UPF).

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Imphal, June 30 NNN: A picnic party in Ukhrul district instead of enjoying the holiday chores, has ended up in a bloodbath leaving one dead and injured many other critically. The death toll can rise, according to reports.
The dispute over the picnic spot between two villages has been the caused of the tragedy.
According to the reports received, villagers of Sihai village today were on a picnic at Phangrei Peak. On seeing large number of people at the peak, villagers of Lunghar numbering around 100 armed with sticks, machete and other lethal weapons rushed to Phangrei Peak and asked those on the picnic whether they had obtained a permission to have the picnic at the peak. The clashed hence followed with the Sihai villagers resulting in the death of a person and injured scores others hailing from Sihai village. All the injured have been brought to Ukhrul District hospital this evening.
Phangrei Peak is said to be a ‘zero point’ between the two villages. However, Lunghar village claimed that it belongs to the village.Meanwhile, the deceased has been identified as one K Lyton, 27 years old, son of late K Yarngam of Sihai village.
Meanwhile, the district police has started investigating into the incident.

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Imphal, June 30 NNN: The family of a road accident victim today alleged that the Officer-in-charge of Ukhrul district Police Station in connivance with the concerned Investigating Officer have turned a murder case into a motor accident case.
In a written complaint submitted to Manipur Director General of Police, Thuingaleng Khamrang of Tora Aheng village in Ukhrul district alleged that his brother Worinkhan Khamrang, son of late Engenchao Khamrang of Tora Aheng village in Ukhrul district was murdered by Paoringyao Horam and Ninglupam Khamrang, both residents of Champhung village, Ukhrul district.
The deceased Worinkhan along with his wife went to Ukhrul to find another jeep on June 20 last after their jeep developed a snag on their way at Somdal but they decided to stay back at the wife’s parental home at Ukhrul, Thuingaleng told reporters at the Manipur Press Club here Saturday.
He said on the evening of June 20 at around 5 pm, the accused Paoringyao and Ninglupam came to the residence and called out Worinkhan on the pretext that one vehicle had already been arranged to tow his defective jeep.
As it was late, Warikhan’s wife, Phungreiwon resited her husband not to go out, but he reluctantly followed the accused Thuingaleng said. However, on the evening of June 21 at about 5 pm, the family was informed over telephone that Worinkhan had been killed in a jeep accident near Hundung Cement Factory in the district.
Worinkhan was found dead with all his teeth both upper and lower totally broken, Thuingaleng said, adding that both his lips were also badly injured and disfigured. Injuries marks were also found on his neck caused die to strangulation by the accused, he further alleged.
However, the Ukhrul police were seen running here and there contacting his family to compromise the case, Thuingaleng accused.
In the complaint, Thuingaleng urged upon the state DGP to take up necessary action against the dishonest police personnel of Ukhrul Police Station in connection with the alleged murder case.

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Imphal, June 30 : The director health, Sh. Surchandra said, the M/S Exxon automation pvt. Ltd which was responsible for setting question of MBBS, BDS will be black listed.
The director was meeting the press at MACs hall, R and D wing, medical directorate, Lamphel today. Health commissioner Moses Chalai, IAS, under secy, T. Balsukha representative of the Ikson Company, guardians took part in the press meet.
The Manipur MBBS/BDS Entrance Examination, 2012 was held on 10/06/2012 and result was declared on 11/06/2012.
Applications for rechecking/complaints were invited till 18/06/2012.
Two application for rechecking were received from two candidates regarding a question in Physics, whereby they pointed out that the key answer of the Department was wrong. On further examination of the complaints, an inadvertent mistake had occurred in a Question of Physics a related to key answer of Question No. 10, 20, 5 & 25 of series code A, B, C & D respectively, which was committed by both the State Moderators and outside Question Setters of Physics.Both the original Question setters and State Moderators admitted the mistake and agreed that the answer to the particular question shall be “C” instead of “B”. Accordingly M/s, Exxon Automation Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai was asked to revise the result.
According to the revised result submitted by M/s, Exxon Automation Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai on 22/06/2012 (late evening), a revised result of Manipur MBBS/BDS Entrance Examination, 2012 was published on 22/06/2012 through internet in the Website :-www. manipurhealthservices.in & www.manipurhealthdirectorate.in .
It so happened that, M/s, Exxon Automation Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai further uploaded another revised result on 23/06/2012(morning) informing that the correction of the above mentioned answer key was not applied due to programmatic error to the answer papers of series D, in the above revised result. They expressed deep regret of the mistake and assured correctness of the 2nd revised list submitted on 23/06/2012.The final revised result of the Manipur MBBS/BDS Entrance Examination, 2012, as submitted on 23/06/2012 by M/s, Exxon Automation Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai was made public on 23/6/2012 instant.
There was also a complaint received from a candidate of Zoology Question No. 90 of series code “C”. However, both original Question setter and State Moderator stood by their key answer and the complaint was declined.
After ascertaining the final number of MBBS/BDS seats available to Manipur State from JNIMS, RIMS, RDC Gauhati and Central Pool quota, a final select list shall be prepared with the approval of the Government to be followed by Counseling on a schedule date. There after allotment of the nominees to different Institution and Courses will be made.

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Imphal, June 30 : The director health, Sh. Surchandra said, the M/S Exxon automation pvt. Ltd which was responsible for setting question of MBBS, BDS will be black listed.
The director was meeting the press at MACs hall, R and D wing, medical directorate, Lamphel today. Health commissioner Moses Chalai, IAS, under secy, T. Balsukha representative of the Ikson Company, guardians took part in the press meet.
The Manipur MBBS/BDS Entrance Examination, 2012 was held on 10/06/2012 and result was declared on 11/06/2012.
Applications for rechecking/complaints were invited till 18/06/2012.
Two application for rechecking were received from two candidates regarding a question in Physics, whereby they pointed out that the key answer of the Department was wrong. On further examination of the complaints, an inadvertent mistake had occurred in a Question of Physics a related to key answer of Question No. 10, 20, 5 & 25 of series code A, B, C & D respectively, which was committed by both the State Moderators and outside Question Setters of Physics.Both the original Question setters and State Moderators admitted the mistake and agreed that the answer to the particular question shall be “C” instead of “B”. Accordingly M/s, Exxon Automation Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai was asked to revise the result.
According to the revised result submitted by M/s, Exxon Automation Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai on 22/06/2012 (late evening), a revised result of Manipur MBBS/BDS Entrance Examination, 2012 was published on 22/06/2012 through internet in the Website :-www. manipurhealthservices.in & www.manipurhealthdirectorate.in .
It so happened that, M/s, Exxon Automation Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai further uploaded another revised result on 23/06/2012(morning) informing that the correction of the above mentioned answer key was not applied due to programmatic error to the answer papers of series D, in the above revised result. They expressed deep regret of the mistake and assured correctness of the 2nd revised list submitted on 23/06/2012.The final revised result of the Manipur MBBS/BDS Entrance Examination, 2012, as submitted on 23/06/2012 by M/s, Exxon Automation Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai was made public on 23/6/2012 instant.
There was also a complaint received from a candidate of Zoology Question No. 90 of series code “C”. However, both original Question setter and State Moderator stood by their key answer and the complaint was declined.
After ascertaining the final number of MBBS/BDS seats available to Manipur State from JNIMS, RIMS, RDC Gauhati and Central Pool quota, a final select list shall be prepared with the approval of the Government to be followed by Counseling on a schedule date. There after allotment of the nominees to different Institution and Courses will be made.

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New Delhi, June 30 : The All India Tribal Students’ Association, Delhi (AITSA) expressed serious concern on the practice of denial or delaying the release of the post matric scholarship of SC/ST students by officials of the Department of SC/ST welfare, Government of Manipur. Post Matric Scholarships of several students hailing from remote hill areas of the state who are pursuing studies outside the state are reported misplaced or taken away by unknown persons when they or their relatives enquire in the office of the department located in Imphal.
Post Matric Scholarship, being the hope and source of encouragement for SC/ST students, stealing or demanding bribes for releasing the same amounts to sheer frustration and a sense utter despondency. Such cheap conducts of the concerned officials deserve no leniency.
The Association urged the Minister for SC/ST welfare of the state government of Manipur to immediately look into this shameful practice.
In the event of any further complaint, if received; the Association will register criminal case against the dealing officials hereafter according to K. Zou, President.

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New Delhi, June 30 : The All India Tribal Students’ Association, Delhi (AITSA) expressed serious concern on the practice of denial or delaying the release of the post matric scholarship of SC/ST students by officials of the Department of SC/ST welfare, Government of Manipur. Post Matric Scholarships of several students hailing from remote hill areas of the state who are pursuing studies outside the state are reported misplaced or taken away by unknown persons when they or their relatives enquire in the office of the department located in Imphal.
Post Matric Scholarship, being the hope and source of encouragement for SC/ST students, stealing or demanding bribes for releasing the same amounts to sheer frustration and a sense utter despondency. Such cheap conducts of the concerned officials deserve no leniency.
The Association urged the Minister for SC/ST welfare of the state government of Manipur to immediately look into this shameful practice.
In the event of any further complaint, if received; the Association will register criminal case against the dealing officials hereafter according to K. Zou, President.

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Imphal, June 30 NNN: A 35-year-old woman was found dead in the Wangoi River under Wangoi Police Station in Imphal West early morning Saturday.
The deceased has been identified as Mutum Kunjeshwori, wife of S Muhindro, a resident of Irilbung Machahal in Imphal East.
The body of Kunjeshworiu was spotted by some local residents in the river while fishing in the early morning.
Kunjeshwori was a mother of two and that she was also pregnant. Police picked up the body and later kept it to RIMS mortuary.
She had been sick for the last two days, her husband’s family told the media and that her sickness might have been caused by her post malarial infection.
Kunjeshwori was suppose to go to a doctor to treat her illness on the coming Monday, RK Memcha, sister of her husband added.
Muhindro had conversation with his wife as usual around 6:30 pm yesterday in the kitchen as she was making food. But, to the husband’s surprise, she disappeared suddenly from the kitchen room and she went missing since then, Memcha further said.
The couple did not have any quarrel in the kitchen while talking to each other, she maintained.
Memcha said that the family believes her sister-in-law committed suicide.
On the other hand, Kunjeshwori’s parental family insisted that her son made a call to the family informing that her mother had gone missing the same day and blamed her husband’s family for carelessness about her illness for long days.
They had no knowledge about her malarial infection but she suffered from high fever, her brother Mutum Shantikumar told the media at RIMS mortuary.
Kunjeshwori’ s parental home is located at Sagolband Moirang Hanuba Leirak in Imphal West.
Suspecting foul play rather than suicide behind his sister’s death, Shantikumar further asked why his brother-in-law has been in the custody of Irilbung Police Station after surrendering to them.
He said his family will not take the body but it will be kept three days at the mortuary and within these days the husband’s family should decide whether to claim the body. However, the body will be handed over to them only after they produce the accused, he added.

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Imphal, June 30 NNN: A 35-year-old woman was found dead in the Wangoi River under Wangoi Police Station in Imphal West early morning Saturday.
The deceased has been identified as Mutum Kunjeshwori, wife of S Muhindro, a resident of Irilbung Machahal in Imphal East.
The body of Kunjeshworiu was spotted by some local residents in the river while fishing in the early morning.
Kunjeshwori was a mother of two and that she was also pregnant. Police picked up the body and later kept it to RIMS mortuary.
She had been sick for the last two days, her husband’s family told the media and that her sickness might have been caused by her post malarial infection.
Kunjeshwori was suppose to go to a doctor to treat her illness on the coming Monday, RK Memcha, sister of her husband added.
Muhindro had conversation with his wife as usual around 6:30 pm yesterday in the kitchen as she was making food. But, to the husband’s surprise, she disappeared suddenly from the kitchen room and she went missing since then, Memcha further said.
The couple did not have any quarrel in the kitchen while talking to each other, she maintained.
Memcha said that the family believes her sister-in-law committed suicide.
On the other hand, Kunjeshwori’s parental family insisted that her son made a call to the family informing that her mother had gone missing the same day and blamed her husband’s family for carelessness about her illness for long days.
They had no knowledge about her malarial infection but she suffered from high fever, her brother Mutum Shantikumar told the media at RIMS mortuary.
Kunjeshwori’ s parental home is located at Sagolband Moirang Hanuba Leirak in Imphal West.
Suspecting foul play rather than suicide behind his sister’s death, Shantikumar further asked why his brother-in-law has been in the custody of Irilbung Police Station after surrendering to them.
He said his family will not take the body but it will be kept three days at the mortuary and within these days the husband’s family should decide whether to claim the body. However, the body will be handed over to them only after they produce the accused, he added.

Read more / Original news source: http://manipur-mail.com/woman-found-dead/

MNS: An overcrowded Auto Rickshaw collided with Tractor on NH 102 near Sora , Thoubal District today. Medical team of 27 Assam Rifles rushed to the accident site and brought twelve injured passengers to the Unit Hospital. Medical team attended the injured passengers and subsequently, three seriously injured patients were evacuated to RIMS, Imphal after necessary Life Saving First Aid for further management.
In another occasion, 35 Assam Rifles in collaboration with Diocesan Social Service Society, Imphal conducted a Medical camp at Chakap village in Sajik Tampak on 28 Jun 12. More than 200 patients from Chakap and adjoining villages were diagnosed and provided medicines. Similarly 24 AR organized leprosy awareness programme at Tengnoupal village on 29 Jun 12 and more than 100 villagers attended.

Read more / Original news source: http://manipur-mail.com/accident-at-sora/

MNS: An overcrowded Auto Rickshaw collided with Tractor on NH 102 near Sora , Thoubal District today. Medical team of 27 Assam Rifles rushed to the accident site and brought twelve injured passengers to the Unit Hospital. Medical team attended the injured passengers and subsequently, three seriously injured patients were evacuated to RIMS, Imphal after necessary Life Saving First Aid for further management.
In another occasion, 35 Assam Rifles in collaboration with Diocesan Social Service Society, Imphal conducted a Medical camp at Chakap village in Sajik Tampak on 28 Jun 12. More than 200 patients from Chakap and adjoining villages were diagnosed and provided medicines. Similarly 24 AR organized leprosy awareness programme at Tengnoupal village on 29 Jun 12 and more than 100 villagers attended.

Read more / Original news source: http://manipur-mail.com/accident-at-sora/