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Imphal. May 16 (NNN): “The present education scenario in the state of Manipur requires some drastic changes in both the organizational structure as well as the departmental administration”, stated the Democratic Students’ Alliance of Manipur (DESAM).
In a memorandum submitted to the education minister of Manipur, DESAM stated that it will extend its full and unconditional support to the task of reforming and developing education in the state, and requested the education minister to examine and consider the charter of demands enclosed in the memorandum so as to fulfill them within the shortest possible time in the interest of all concerned.
The memorandum stated that addressing all the areas stated in the charter of demands is a time consuming process requiring effort of all stakeholders of school education, and co-operation from DESAM, if required, would be extended without any condition towards achieving the stated objectives.
Saying that re-structuring or re-organizing the department of education initiated lately by the government is welcomed, the students’ body feel that there will be requirement of better/more qualified/dedicated/eligible persons/officers to man the freshly restructured/reorganized set-ups in order to achieve a new education system; and it is therefore right time to identify the right persons for placing at right places.
“While exercises on re-organization of both the department as well as the existing institutions are going on in a holistic manner, we would like to request you to take a closer look on the existing team of officials taking care of the education department and to infuse young blood on the team if the need arises by replacing even the non-performing officials on priority basis in a time bound manner so that as and when the important exercises are completed, full thrust may be given to bring a new order of education in the state with a clear vision following a well laid road-map to achieve the stated targets/goals”, stated the memorandum.
The DESAM appreciates the fact that the state government, from time to time, is continuing to give emphasis to some of the demands submitted earlier by them and even completed some of them which are of utmost public interest; but settlement/finalization of most of their concerns are still pending, said the students’ body while expressing hope that with an enterprising and youthful minister at the helm of affairs, at least some of the pending issues would be taken up on priority basis in the near future.
Stating that the present education scenario in the state requires some drastic changes in both the organizational structure as well as departmental administration, the DESAM felt that the education minister may require to re-constitute a team comprising of committed and efficient officers starting from secretary/commissioner, specially the director and his/her subordinate officers at the directorate level, which will be directly responsible for taking up such an arduous task of streamlining the education department.
Requesting the education minister to take up the special task of forming a new team who will have a clear vision and initiative and drive to carry out its well defined task and responsibilities, DESAM said that full and unconditional support towards the new team will be extended so long as they did not deviate from their well laid and agreed task of reforming and developing education in the state.
The charter of demands included constitution of a holistic commission/committee to look into issues and problems of education to recommend ways and means to achieve a better education system; establishment of Manipur Education Services for recruitment of young and competent officials who will be well equipped to handle the various problems in the educational administration in the state; re-examination and re-designation of units/offices of the education department in the light of certain new developments like District Council Amendment Rules 2008; re-organization of schools and rationalization process concerning posting of employees; regularization of promotion; amendment of recruitment rules; control over private schools; orientation/training of teachers at regular intervals; introduction of Meetei Mayek in schools; preparation of a detailed database in respect of the employees of the department; streamlining the SCERT and establishment of Text Book Board; and ensuring the health of school students.

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Imphal. May 15 NNN : At least 8 persons who are supporters of the 72 hour general strike called by the Kuki State Demand Committee (KSDC) have been detained by police during the last 24 hours at Churachandpur, according to a police source.
The superintendent of police, Churachandpur district said over the phone that police have arrested and detained some supporters of the 72 hour general strike called by the KSDC.
Three persons were reportedly arrested on the night of May 14 and some more were arrested today from Malveng and Bijang areas in Churachandpur town. Now there are eight general strike supporters under the custody of Churachandpur police.
The 72 hours general strike was called by the KSDC and it came into effect from 6:00 pm of May 12 and came to an end at 6:00 pm today from which an economic blockade will be enforced till 6:00 pm of May 19. The KSDC is demanding a separate Kuki state from the government of India.
Meanwhile, the general strike is reported to be very effective in Moreh town where all the four international gates nos. 1, 2, 3 & 4 were reportedly blocked by supporters of the general strike.
The National Highway 102 connecting Imphal to Moreh was blocked at five different places by supporters of the general strike.
It is also reported that approximately 50 – 100 goods carrying trucks are still stranded at National Highway No. 2 at Senapati, Lairouching and other places along this highway and some at Jiribam due to the general strike.
Inter state and inter district passenger buses were also off the road due to the 72 hour general strike The Kuki State Demand Committee (KSDC) may suspend the ongoing agitation immediately. However, it is yet to confirm from the concern authority in this regard.
Well placed sources said the KSDC is likely to suspend the economic blockade which began today from 6 pm demanding a separate state for the Kukis. The leaders of the Kuki State Demand Committee may announce its decision in this connection on Wednesday afternoon.
Due to the fervent appeals from various corners, the KSDC has reviewed its decision, said the sources.
It is worth mentioning that the current agitation in the forms of bandh and economic blockade has been called from 6 pm of May 12 to 6 pm of May 15 in Kuki dominated areas and followed immediately by economic blockade and banning of government offices and activities from 6 pm of May 15 to 6 pm of May 19 enforced by Kuki State Demand Committee (KSDC) demanding for the creation of a Kuki state.

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Imphal. May 15 NNN : The government of Manipur is losing in terms of crores of rupees per day due to the bandhs and economic blockade called by the Kuki State Demand Committee (KSDC).
According to a reliable source, the business transaction per day at the international border trade centre owned by the state government of Manipur at the border town Moreh (Indo-Myanmay border) is said to be around Rs 10 to 15 crores and this amount is lost on a daily basis for the last 3 days due to the general strike of the KSDC.
In the meantime, there are many vehicles reported to be stranded at Moreh, Tengnoupal and Pallel which could not leave the area before the general strike was enforced.
All business establishments in the International border trade town Moreh on the Indian side were closed when the area was visitedtoday, and the effect of the general strike could also be seen across the border in Namphalong, Myanmar as only about 60% of the shops were open but with very few visitors.
Though the market at Tamu in Myanmar was open, no visitor/buyer from the Indian side could be seen.
The international gate No. 4 through which most of the Burmese and Indians pass through, the road was blocked by putting a wooden log across the road by womenfolk supporting the general strike.
As many as 6 two wheelers of Myanmarese citizens who came to Moreh town during the general strike were detained by supporters of the general strike.
The 72 hour general strike of KSDC for a Kuki state came to an end at 6 pm on Tuesday and is to be followed immediately by an economic blockade which will come into effect from 6 pm today till 6 pm May 19.

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Imphal, May 15 : The Directorate of Information and Public Relations, Government of Manipur is the lone body for government publicity and public relations. The department highlights the achievement and development of the Government and is also responsible for the dissemination of information of public interest. It also relates the Government of the grievances of the public said a source.
But for a very important department the Directorate presents a reality which is very grim. It has been brought forth about the pending works that remain in the construction work of the new building of the department after it has been shifted from its previous office adjacent to the Chief Minster’s bungalow. The importance of the Department and its functional existence seemed to be sidelined as its construction could not capture the priority list as new building structures mushroom up in the corners of the city. Now, the DIPR, Imphal bore a shabby make-shift shelter inside the campus of Manipur State Road Transport Corporation, Moirangkhom. The department offered a despicable picture right as one enters the gate with the broken display board. Looking up for the official website of the Department goes in vain which is quite loathing in this technologically revolutionalised generation.
The Directorate of Information which is purportedly well established with its offices at the headquarters of all the nine districts with t>ne District Information Officer each, functions without sufficient staffs. Many employees have retired on superannuation and the vacancies are not filled yet. Service extension of employees on contract basis are not renewed which also hampers the working of the department at large. Without proper manpower the Department has been unable to bridge the gap between the public and the Government.
Attention of the authority may be drawn to look into this matter and revive the Department’s role officiated at the best interest of the people of Manipur.

Read more / Original news source: http://manipur-mail.com/manpower-shortage-impedes-working-of-dipr/

Imphal. May 14 NNN : A 48 hour bandh would be launched in Manipur on May 24 and May 25 if the concerned authority does not distribute the post matric scholarship 2010 – 2011 of scheduled castes students of Manipur by May 22.
This was stated by the secretary of representative of Lois and members of post matric scholarship affected guardian committee,
Mayanglambam Manglem Singh in a press meet at Manipur Press Club today.
The post matric scholarship of scheduled caste students of the state of Manipur is totally sponsored by the union ministry of social justice and empowerment and is distributed annually to scheduled caste students studying in various fields and trade, said Manglem.
But distribution of the scholarship has been stopped from the year 2010 and it is not known whether the fund meant for paying the scholarship of students has been misused by the state government, added Manglem.
The United Lois Students’ Union Manipur had already submitted a memorandum to the then minister of backward classes and scheduled castes on December 13, 2011 regarding the distribution of the post matric scholarship, and more recently the representatives of Lois, Kakching had also submitted a reminder to the chief minister of the state on April 3 this year.
Finally on May 13, an ultimatum had been submitted to the chief minister of Manipur requesting him to issue necessary orders to distribute the post matric scholarship of the scheduled caste students within May 22, failing which a 48 hour general strike in Manipur would launched on May 24 and 25, said M. Manglem.
If the general strike fails to get the attention of the government regarding the post matric scholarship of scheduled caste students, several other forms of agitations have been lined up by the students, said Manglem.

Read more / Original news source: http://manipur-mail.com/strike-on-matric-scholarship-called-on-may-24-25/

Imphal. May 14 NNN: “The government of India will be held responsible if the Kuki militants who have signed suspension of operation (SoO) agreement with the government go back to insurgency”, said a protestor on Monday in Churachandpur demanding Kuki State.
On the second day of the 72 hour bandh called by the Kuki State Demand Committee (KSDC), normal life in Kuki dominated areas of Manipur was completely paralyzed, though there was no visible effect of the general strike in Imphal.
Windshields of two Tata Magic and one Alto car were smashed by supporters of the general strike at Churachandpur town, a Kuki dominated area and tyres were burnt on National Highway 150 (Tiddim road) to stop vehicular movement along this road.
International border town Moreh is reported to have a deserted look on the second day of the general strike and no vehicles could be seen plying on National Highway 102 (Imphal – Moreh road).
All types of educational institutions, markets, business establishments, shops, were closed down in Kuki dominated areas.
Inter-state passenger buses, and trucks carrying various types of goods coming to Manipur are stranded at Senapati and Jiribam, said police source.
Jampao Lungdim, a supporter of the general strike said that the government of India do not want to give a chance to the Kuki people for a peaceful political talk to their demand of a Kuki state and so they have been left without any other choice except to protest, though they did not want to disturb the normal life of innocent people in the state.
It may be mentioned that the general strike began from 6 pm of May 12 and will end at 6 pm on May 15, from which the economic blockade will start till 6 pm of May 19 demanding a Kuki State.

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Imphal, May 14 : 30 Assam Rifles of 9 Sector under HQ IGAR(S) organised a medical camp on 14 May 2012 at Sairemkhul Palangsoi village in the Imphal West district. The idea of camp was conceived due to poor medical infrastructure in the villages which are away from the main hinterland. The camp was organised on a large scale to render the basic medical aids to the villagers residing in the area surrounding Sairemkhul Palangsoi village. Approx 184 patients were rendered medical attention and free medicines were also distributed to them
In another occasion, 35 Assam Rifles of 26 Sector under HQ IGAR(S) organised a lecture on ill effects of liquor and drugs at Khullen village on 13 May 2012. More than 143 persons including representatives from various organizations attended the event. A team of medical officers and paramedical staff of 9 Assam Rifles of 26 Sector under HQ IGAR (South) organised a Medical Camp at Moreh of Chandel district on 12 May 2012. More than 180 persons from Moreh and nearby areas were benefited from the camp.
An interactive session was also organised with the villagers and they were educated about various diseases including AIDS, Dental problems, malaria and precautionary measures. The camp was a huge success and including children and women patients were rendered medical attention and medicines were also distributed to them.

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Imphal. May 12 MNS NNN : Union Minister of State for Defense Pallam Raju inspected the progress of work on National Highway 37 along with the chief minister and home minister of Manipur, Okram Ibobi and Gaikhangam, today.
The union minister of state for defense reached Imphal today around 9 am and, accompanied by the chief minister and the home minister of Manipur, inspected the progress of work along the Imphal – Silchar road which is under the maintenance of the Border Road Organization (BRO).
Around 50 km of the highway from Imphal to Noney was done by road and then the union minister visited Tamenglong by a helicopter.
The comments of the visiting union minister of state could not be known as there was no chance of interacting with him by media persons. The union minister of state is reported to have left for Delhi around 4:30 pm after inspecting the progress of work along the National Highway 37.
It may be mentioned here that Pallam Raju visited Manipur earlier to inspect the progress of work along the National Highway 37 as there were discontent expressed by the state government as well as civil society organizations, but the inspection could not be carried by road due to inclement weather then.
It has been alleged by transporters unions plying their vehicles along this highway that the progress of work is very slow with inadequate number of labourers being employed by the BRO and that the work along this highway which has assumed the importance of being the lifeline of the state would not be complete before the rainy season starts.
The Manipur state public works department has also claimed that they can do the job of repairing and maintaining the National Highway 37 better and faster than the BRO.
Meanwhile PIB DW said MM Pallam Raju, Rajya Raksha Mantri concurrence was accorded by DGMO (MO4) to construct road by BRO from Longdipabram to Tamenglong. BRO has completed the survey and will be constructing the road shortly.
Raju was earlier scheduled to visit the village on 11 Apr 2012 but couldn’t take off due to bad weather conditions. RRM is desirous of traversing NH 53 by road to Tamenglong and back to understand the actual road conditions.
The minister undertook the visit with in special consideration for the village which has reached out to the Army for reconciliation. Several programmes have been launched to wean away the people from Militancy as a special initiative by the minister including a Bamboo Mission and Horticultural mission in Tamenglong for which he had written to Minister for Science and Tech and Agri Min. BRO was tasked by RRM to complete the road.

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Imphal, May 12 (NNN): Graced by NPF Central president Dr. Shurhozelie Liezietsu, a one day political conference cum felicitation programme of the 4 elected NPF candidates was held yesterday at Mini stadium, Senapati.
Attended by prominent NPF leaders Manipur and Nagaland, Dr Liezietsu thanked the party workers and leaders for successfully electNPF political conference
Imphal, May 12 (NNN): Graced by NPF Central president Dr. Shurhozelie Liezietsu, a one day political conference cum felicitation programme of the 4 elected NPF candidates was held yesterday at Mini stadium, Senapati.
Attended by prominent NPF leaders Manipur and Nagaland, Dr Liezietsu thanked the party workers and leaders for successfully electing the candidates and opening NPF account in Manipur Legislative Assembly. He pointed out that, in spite of the hindrances and problems meted out to the NPF by Ibobi Singh led State Government, the NPF had its way.
NPF (central) general secretary K.G Kenye, working president of the party (central) Huska Yepthomi, Z Lohe who is Advisor to Nagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio, Manipur state unit president G Gaingam, NPF geneal secretary Kho John and many other NPF leaders including Solomon Veino, PA Thekha, Dr M Horam, M.S Jerome spoke during the one-day political conference.ing the candidates and opening NPF account in Manipur Legislative Assembly. He pointed out that, in spite of the hindrances and problems meted out to the NPF by Ibobi Singh led State Government, the NPF had its way.
NPF (central) general secretary K.G Kenye, working president of the party (central) Huska Yepthomi, Z Lohe who is Advisor to Nagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio, Manipur state unit president G Gaingam, NPF geneal secretary Kho John and many other NPF leaders including Solomon Veino, PA Thekha, Dr M Horam, M.S Jerome spoke during the one-day political conference.

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MNS: Apropos to the news article title “Families of slain militants allege fake encounter “ published in this paper it was stated that three hardcore militants killed in an encounter with Assam Rifles troops on 09 May 12 belong to UG group which has been active in the area of Maphou Dam and is involved in extortion with an intent of derailing the development process. The militants killed were heavily armed and in uniform.
Assam Rifles has always believed in homecoming of misguided youth and it has been an earnest endeavour to encourage fellow countrymen to shun path of violence and join the mainstream. It is due to vested interests of few individuals with narrow agenda, hampering peace and development process in the State, who propagate violence and are making all endeavours to discourage growing defections amongst their rank and file. It shows the frustration among different UG groups whose cadres are joining the main stream through homecoming ceremony. The initiative by Assam Rifles with excellent incentives from the State government has led by 190 surrenders to Inspector General Assam Rifles (South) since September 2011, which aptly displays the humane and people friendly attitude of Assam Rifles. The entire fraternity of Assam Rifles always encouraged surrenders and have been regularly approaching the Village Elders and parents of misguided youth to persuade them to stop gun culture. While a number of well wishers have been able to come forward and facilitate home coming of misguided youth some have been evading the issue. As the three deceased, rather than joining the mainstream created their own breakaway faction to disrupt peace and tranquility in the region. It is reiterated that all misguided youth who want to give up arms should not be discouraged by false propaganda.

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Imphal. May 11 NNN : Even as the situation remains tense after three days of inter-villagers clash at Chadong village in Ukhrul district, acting village headman of the village Yaomi Kasar and social activist Ashang Kasar have accused former candidate of Naga People’s Front (NPF) from Phungyar assembly constituency Mr Honreihkui Kashung for creating trouble.
Immediate police action has been requested to apprehend the accused persons involved in breaking into the houses of two villagers of Chadong village, Ukhrul district and damaging household properties worth more than Rs. 25 lakhs, a complain lodged to the superintendent of police, Ukhrul district by the victims’ party said.
The houses of the village headman of Chadong village, James Kasar and Ashang Kasar, another villager had been broken into at around midnight of May 8 and properties like utensils, furniture, clothes, television and computer sets, CD machines, gas stoves, etc. were damaged, stated a complain written to the superintendent of police, Ukhrul district by Ashang Kasar signed on behalf of the victims of May 8 incident.
The complainant and the headman were staying at Imphal at the time of the crime, and only one old woman and the sister of James Kasar were staying in the village during the course of the incident, stated Ashang Kasar. The criminals were holding deadly weapons like daos, guns, and sticks in their hands and they didn’t allow the women to raise any alarm by threatening to kill them if they did, added Ashang.
The complain to the superintendant of police stated that in Chadong village which consists of 400 houses, there are three issues over which there is controversy. The first issue concerns the matter of chieftainship of the village, the second regarding non payment of compensation from government of Manipur in the Mapithel dam construction, and the third being the defeat of Honreikhui Kashung, who was a candidate of Naga Peoples Front (NPF) in the last general election.
It was also mentioned that the three cases were still in different courts for disposal and awaiting the final result from the courts concerned.It was therefore requested by Ashang Kasar that the accused persons be arrested immediately and prosecuted under section 452/456/427/34 IPC and cost for compensation be estimated.
The acting village headman, Yaomi Kasar and village secretary, Haorei Mahong have also accused the above mentioned accused persons under the leadership of one MH. Kahaoshang, former village secretary, for illegally destroying houses and beating up village authority of Chadong village.
They are also accused of trying to murder Job Kasar s/o (L) Pashi Kasar at his residence on May 8 at 6:30 pm, who is now in a serious condition undergoing treatment for the injuries sustained due to the assault of the accused persons.
The officer in charge of Litan police station, Ukhrul district has been informed for necessary action to arrest the accused persons.

Read more / Original news source: http://manipur-mail.com/chadong-areas-tense/

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Imphal, May 11 : The results of HSLC examinations conducted by Board of Secondary Education Manipur and HSSLC examinations conducted by Council of Secondary Education were declared today. In HSLC examinations, Ch Achouba of St Joseph got the first position, while Chingkhei Wangjam of Don Bosco secured second position while M Valentina of Little Flower got the third position.
The pass percentage was 70 compared to 71 last year. A total of 30277 students were enrolled, 30050 appeared, 7051 passed in first division, 12654 in second division and 1442 in third division.
In the HSSLC exam a total of 19482 appreared, 6972 passed in first division, 8005 in second division and 1022 in third division. The pass percentage was 82 percent.
In Science stream A Langlen of HRD got the top position . A total of 13590 students appeared and 6066 passed in first division, 5195 in second and 192 in third division. The pass percentage was 87.
In Arts stream L Kiyamba of Enlighten English School got the first position. A total of 5350 students appeared, 825 passed in first division, 2606 in second and 781 in third division.
In Commerce stream L. Thibuni Chachei of Mt Everest , Senapati got the first position. Only 542 students appeared and 36 passed in first division, while 204 passed in second and 49 in third division. The pass percentage was 53.
A girl from Senapati district is a topper in commerce. L.Thibuni Chachei daughter of PF. Loli of Taphou Pudunamai Village from Mt.Everest Hr.Sec. School, Senapati, created history by securing the 1st position in the commerce stream in the examination conducted by Council of Higher Education Manipur.
Miss Thibuni is the daughter of Taphou Pudunamai ex-pastor Pf. Loli and Losa who is serving in Sericulture department. Excelling among 5 siblings, Thibuni completed her matriculation from Don Bosco High School, Senapati. She aspires to become a prestigious Chartered Accountant.
She was away collecting firewood for her household when contacted for this interview.
An adherent Christian faithful, she studies 11 to 12 hours a day and prays every morning for divine’s blessings and grace. Her greatest strength is her guiding parents, friends and most importantly her Commerce teaching faculty guided by her principal. Thibuni wishes to pursue her B.Com studies in Delhi University and achieve the Chartered Accountancy very soon. “Even though I secured only 2nd division during my matric exam, I gave my best and achieved this rare honor and achievement. Everything is possible if you give your best labour coupled with will to achieve it”, the topper said philosophically.

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Senapati, May 10 NNN: The Naga Peoples Movement for Human Rights (NPMHR-South sector) said it is deeply concerned with the involvement of Manipur police commandos from Lamlai police station saying that the security personnel overstepped their jurisdiction and came to Chadong village arrest individuals involved in an altercation that took place in the village on May 8 evening.
It can be noted that there was an intense inter-village feud over the alleged distribution of compensation money related to Maphou Dam project.
On Thursday, the Naga rights body said a confrontation in this regard broke out between the Manipur police commandos and some women from the village. “When more villagers gathered, the commandos fled taking along with them one Benjamin Kashung who was not involved in the quarrel,” the NPMHR-South sector said while adding, “It is not the first time that Manipur state forces have been used by party in disputes. There have been instances of the Assam Rifles, Manipur police commandos, and Manipur Police acting as referees and interfering in the functioning and administrative processes of the village in the past”.
NPMHR appealed to the people of Chadong to maintain peace and not let some individuals with vested interests to further their own agenda and destroy the social fabric of the village. Any dispute should be resolved at the village level as resorting to police forces will only worsen the situation, the rights body asserted.

Read more / Original news source: http://manipur-mail.com/npmhr-against-arrests-of-people/

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Imphal, May 10 : An ASI, four constables at Imphal east police were suspended for beating those who carry Ibudhou Puthiba at Khurai Lamlong last night around 11 p.m.
Ibudhou Lai Puthiba of Khurai went out to witness Kongba Lamyanba and Sabal Lamthokpa at Laipham Khunou yesterday. After that, persons carrying the God viz, Puthiba, Nongmai Leima and Khoriphaba, devotees, Maiba, Maibis returned to their temple however the commando personnel posted Lamlong Bazar beat up four persons who carry Ibudhou Puthiba. The Police personnel thought that the persons carrying Puthiba made the God abnormal.
A bandh was also organized today and a rally was also proceeded to Porompat PS. The commandos made an apology to the people of the area.

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Imphal, May 10 : Discovering the movement of UG cadres in Kongkhan, troops of 44 Assam Rifles of 10 Sector under HQ IGAR (South) launched operation in the area and apprehended one UNPC cadre on 09 May 2012. The apprehended was identified as SS 2nd Lt N Huimi,36 yrs, s/o Dixon, Vill Kangpat Khunao,Ukhrul Dist. One M 16 Rifle , Three live rounds M-16, Three Nokia mobile set with Sim and Rs 2020/- Indian Currency were recovered from the apprehendee who alongwith recovery was handed over to Parampat Police station.
A cache of arms and ammunition were recovered by the Assam Rifles during a raid from commander-in-chief of Kuki National Army (KNA) whose outfit is a party to the Suspension of Operation (SoO).
Manipur police said today that the E-Coy of 46 Assam Rifles based on specific information carried out a search operation at Tuibong village, 5 kilometres away from Churachandpur district police station at around 8 pm yesterday. The KNA chief has been identified as just Tongsei. He was not at his place when the raid was carried out by the security forces, said the police. No one was arrested, the police added.
According to the police, 3 AK-47 rifles, 8 magazines, 98 live rounds, 4 lathod granades, one 9mm pistol with 2 magazines containing 8 live rounds were recovered from the house.

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Imphal, May 10 : Manipur Science & Technology Council, Imphal will be organising a 5-day State Level Science Festival under the Banner of Science Meet 2012 during May 11-15, 2012 at Iboyaima Shumang Leela Shanglen, Hapta Kangjeibung, Imphal. The theme for Science Meet 2012 is “Clean Energy Options & Nuclear Safety”. The main feature of the programme will be Science Model Exhibition-cum-Competition, Spot Painting Competition, Declamation Contest, Quiz Competition, Best Guide Teacher Award, Best Appreciation Award, Champion of Science Education Award, Leader of Science Education Award, Science Film Show, Science Behind Miracle Show, Puppet Show, Book Exhibition, IT Show, Lecture-cum-Demonstration etc.
The programme will be inaugurated by M. Okendro, Minister (Education), Manipur on May 11, 2012 at 11 a.m. and Kh Ratankumar Singh, Minister (Works & Ttransport), Manipur will preside over the inaugural function.

Read more / Original news source: http://manipur-mail.com/science-meet-to-begin-today/

MNS: As part of the ongoing three day May 9 to 11 District Athletic Meet, 2012organised by the District Administration and District Board of Education (SSA-RTE & RMSA), Churachandpur at Lanka Public Ground, the District Athletic Meet, 2012 for Schools of Churachandpur commenced yesterday with the Deputy Commissioner, SDOs and officials from the Education DepartmenDistrict Athletic
Meet at Churachandpur
MNS: As part of the ongoing three day May 9 to 11 District Athletic Meet, 2012organised by the District Administration and District Board of Education (SSA-RTE & RMSA), Churachandpur at Lanka Public Ground, the District Athletic Meet, 2012 for Schools of Churachandpur commenced yesterday with the Deputy Commissioner, SDOs and officials from the Education Department taking part in the event.
A total of 50 schools both Government and Private Schools participated in the event which included 29 schools from Churachandpur Sub-Division alone, three schools from Tipaimukh, seven schools from Henglep, six schools from Samulamlan, three schools from Singngat and two schools from Thanlon. Items in the Track events are 100 Metres, 200 m, 4 x 100 Relay Race, High Jump, Long Jump, Short Pat, Javelin Throw and Discus Throw.
The closing Ceremony will be held here tomorrow at 9:30 AM at Lamka Public Ground. Phungzathang Tonsing, Minister (Health & Family Welfare, GAD CADA) will grace the occasion as Chief Guest.t taking part in the event.
A total of 50 schools both Government and Private Schools participated in the event which included 29 schools from Churachandpur Sub-Division alone, three schools from Tipaimukh, seven schools from Henglep, six schools from Samulamlan, three schools from Singngat and two schools from Thanlon. Items in the Track events are 100 Metres, 200 m, 4 x 100 Relay Race, High Jump, Long Jump, Short Pat, Javelin Throw and Discus Throw.
The closing Ceremony will be held here tomorrow at 9:30 AM at Lamka Public Ground. Phungzathang Tonsing, Minister (Health & Family Welfare, GAD CADA) will grace the occasion as Chief Guest.

Read more / Original news source: http://manipur-mail.com/district-athletic-meet-at-churachandpur/