Hill Tribal CouncilHTC chief to contest election

Announcing that he is well placed to get the Congress ticket for the upcoming Assembly election for Tengnoupal Assembly Constituency, Hill Tribal Council president Jamang Haokip yesterday told a meeting that so far all representatives from Tengnoupal h…

Announcing that he is well placed to get the Congress ticket for the upcoming Assembly election for Tengnoupal Assembly Constituency, Hill Tribal Council president Jamang Haokip yesterday told a meeting that so far all representatives from Tengnoupal have been working only for particular communities Source The Sangai Express

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After grand inauguration by PM, process on to hand over ISBT to Transport Department Two years down the line final touches remain

Hectic official process is reportedly on to ensure handing over of the recently inaugurated Inter State Bus Terminus ISBT to the State’s Transport Department within December 30 Source The Sangai Express

Hectic official process is reportedly on to ensure handing over of the recently inaugurated Inter State Bus Terminus ISBT to the State’s Transport Department within December 30 Source The Sangai Express

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AMWJU to boycott cops

A joint meeting of the all Manipur Working Journalists’ Union AMWJU and Editors was held today during which it was resolved to boycott Manipur Police with effect from December 12 against their failure to pull up those involved in assaulting Sub Edito…

A joint meeting of the all Manipur Working Journalists’ Union AMWJU and Editors was held today during which it was resolved to boycott Manipur Police with effect from December 12 against their failure to pull up those involved in assaulting Sub Editor of Poknapham daily L Keshonanda at Babupara in the night of December 8 Source The Sangai Express

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Book release ceremony held

The second edition of ‘Movement of Inner Line Permit System in Kangleipak’ written by Federation of Regional Indigenous Society FREINDS president Sapamcha Jadumani has been released today by Gauhati High court Chief Justice Retd RK Manisana Sourc…

The second edition of ‘Movement of Inner Line Permit System in Kangleipak’ written by Federation of Regional Indigenous Society FREINDS president Sapamcha Jadumani has been released today by Gauhati High court Chief Justice Retd RK Manisana Source The Sangai Express

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Transmitters fitted on birds for first time in State

For the first time in Manipur, three Nganu Thangongs Ruddy Shelduck found in Tangjeng Pat in Thoubal district have been planted with transmitters in addition to adorning them with bird rings under a joint initiative of the Wildlife Wing, Forest Depar…

For the first time in Manipur, three Nganu Thangongs Ruddy Shelduck found in Tangjeng Pat in Thoubal district have been planted with transmitters in addition to adorning them with bird rings under a joint initiative of the Wildlife Wing, Forest Department and the Bombay Natural History Society Source The Sangai Express

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State readies to bring back girls

Officials of the State Social Welfare and Police Departments are set to take up the necessary processes to bring back ten girls from Manipur who were reportedly rescued from a prostitution racket in Mumbai Source The Sangai Express

Officials of the State Social Welfare and Police Departments are set to take up the necessary processes to bring back ten girls from Manipur who were reportedly rescued from a prostitution racket in Mumbai Source The Sangai Express

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Legal awareness programmes held at Kiyam Siphai

A one day legal awareness programme has been organised by earth Care Foundation ECF , Kiyam Siphai Thoubal at Kiyam Siphai today under the aegis of Thoubal District Legal Services Authority Source The Sangai Express

A one day legal awareness programme has been organised by earth Care Foundation ECF , Kiyam Siphai Thoubal at Kiyam Siphai today under the aegis of Thoubal District Legal Services Authority Source The Sangai Express

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4th District level written quiz competition results declared

The results of 4th District level written quiz competition organised by Kuki Students Organisation, Sadar Hills was declared today, informed a release issued by the organisation Source The Sangai Express

The results of 4th District level written quiz competition organised by Kuki Students Organisation, Sadar Hills was declared today, informed a release issued by the organisation Source The Sangai Express

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AMWJU to launch stir

Mail News Service Imphal, Dec 11: The All Manipur Working Journalists Union (AMWJU) today decided to launch a stir if the government fails to apprehend those responsible for assault of a scribe by Dec 14 next. On Dec 8 night L Keshonanda, Sub Editor of Poknapham was assaulted by some persons coming in a Hundyai […]

Mail News Service
Imphal, Dec 11: The All Manipur Working Journalists Union (AMWJU) today decided to launch a stir if the government fails to apprehend those responsible for assault of a scribe by Dec 14 next. On Dec 8 night L Keshonanda, Sub Editor of Poknapham was assaulted by some persons coming in a Hundyai Verna MN-04 A/4504 at Babupara.
As the police has failed to apprehend those responsible for the crime it was decided to boycott police activities from today. If those responsible are not nabbed by Dec 14 the AMWJU from the next day will boycott the government. If there is no action by Dec 17 then from December 18 next the AMWJU will boycott all political parties supporting the Ibobi government. The AMWJU today discussed the matter and one of the perpetrators by phone offered to come for talks at the Press Club, however he did not turn up.
Meanwhile, S. Surjeswar Singh, General Secy, of AMWJU has advised all scribes to be careful while going for reporting as there are threats from various quarters of late.

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Grenade found; gunmen fire at Keirao house

IMPHAL, December 11: A hand grenade was this morning found near the residential gate of… more »

IMPHAL, December 11: A hand grenade was this morning found near the residential gate of Oinam Sorojini, 48 pradhan of Pebiya Pandit Leikai, Singjamei Wangma a resident of Mongkhang Lambi Makha Leikai.

The bomb was found this early morning at around 7am by members of her family.

A team of Imphal east police later picked up the bomb at around 7:30am.

The police are yet to ascertain the reason behind the bomb threat.

In a separate incident, unidentified miscreants fired several rounds of bullet at the residence of Md Islauddin, 32, s/o Md Tomba of Keirao Litan Mathak under Irilbung PS during the midnight of December 10-11 at 12:30am.

Md Islauddin is identified to be a daily wage earner.

Meanwhile, family members of Md Islauddin decried the violent incident and further through the media has urged the concerned individuals to clarify on the issue.

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NSA board begins sitting on detention of 16 UTs

IMPHAL, December 11: The state advisory board of the National Security Act headed by retd… more »

IMPHAL, December 11: The state advisory board of the National Security Act headed by retd Justice SP Rajkhowa has initiated a sitting for considering the detention of 16 undertrials mainly cadres of different militant outfits as recommended by the district magistrates and the state home department.

According to a source, the sitting of the board was conducted on December 6 and 7 attended by its members Dr Yaminikanta Phukan, senior advocate and Juginder Singh, senior advocate.

The 16 under trials whose cases for detention under NSA was started by the state board have been identified as Khumanthem Punshi Meetei alias Ojit alias Nanao alias Amujao alias Amar alias Khaba Nganba, 30, s/o Kh Heramot Meitei of Yairipok Nongbrang Mamang Leikai, Khwairakpam Ningol Oinam Ongbi Romita Devi alias Pipi alias Purnima alias  Ichal alias Ibema alias Chanuleima,  Ngangom Sovet Meitei alias Chingkheinganba alias Rabei alias Sunil alias Ibungomacha, 35, s/o (l) Ng Tomba Meitei of Napet Palli Mamang Leikai, Md Kadir alias Abdul Kadir alias Khaba, 54, s/o Md Manigun of Urup Litan Makhong, Khundrakpam Doren Singh alias Jolay, 44, s/o (l) Kh Mani Singh of Sagolband Lukram Leirak, Thokchom Raju Singh alias Ibai, 47 s/o Th. Yaiskul Singh of Mongsangei School Leirak, Konjengbam Somorat alias Ibomcha Singh, 44, s/o (l) K Manichand of Khangempalli Huidrom Leikai.

The other undertrials are Congtham Somokanta Singh alias Micheal alias Shyamo, 39, s/o (l) Ch Shamungou Singh of  Wabagai Keirak Keithel Macha presently residence of  Lamphel Sanakeithel, Yumnam Biju Singh, 33 s/o (l) Y Tombi  Singh of  Khagem Palli Mathak, Yanglem Mangi Singh, 60, s/o (l) Y Lukhoi Singh of Luwangsangbam Mayai Leikai, Yumnam Bobo alias Mashen Singh, 49, s/o (l) Y Tombi Singh of Khagempalli Panthak,  Pukhrambam Jiten Singh alias Korou, 41, s/o P Maipak Singh of  Thangmeiband Hijam  Dewan Leikai, Tongbram Dinesh Metei alias Chingsang, 42, s/o T Tiken Meitei of Uripok Bachaspati Leikai.

Further according to the source, the UTs also include Salam Sanatomba Singh, 29, s/o S Raghumani Singh of Samurou Awang Leikai and Longjam Tompok Singh alias Tiger alias Ibungo alias Tomthin alias Langjaba, 32, s/o  L Chaoba Singh of  Thongju-II Pichu Lampak.

The official source further mentioned that the final hearing of the board will be held on December 13 at 10.30am in the office of Central Jail, Sajiwa, Imphal and finalise their detention under NSA, the source added.

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Gender Award conferred

IMPHAL, Dec 11: The Women Action for Development (WAD) on behalf of the Observation committee… more »

IMPHAL, Dec 11: The Women Action for Development (WAD) on behalf of the Observation committee of the International Fortnight Observation Protesting Violence against Women from November 25 to December 12, has declared the results of the Best Gender Journalist Award 2011, Slogan and Eshei Mayek Competition.

The Best Gender Journalist award was conferred upon Salam Hemchandra of Paojel and Special Jury award to Babycha of Sanaleibak and Biramangol Ningomba of Naharolgi Thoudang while two consolation prizes have been awarded to Satyamala of Poknapham and Liklaileima of Sangai Express.

The winners of the slogan competition are Barkat Komol of KR. Lane, Checkon (1st Position), Ambarish Laishram of Thoubal Wangkhem (2nd Position), Repenson Nangsha (3rd Position) and the Eshei Mayek Competition winners are Ningombam Cha Shanta of Khongman Zone 5 (1st Position), Ngangom Robinson Meitei of Wangkhei Pukhrambam Leirak (2nd Position), S. Tomba Meitei of Khurai Chingangbam Leikai (3rd Position).

The prizes distributed in the closing function at Royale conference Hall, the Classic Hotel on December 13 at 1 pm.

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Observation

IMPHAL, Dec 11: The Handicapped Development (HD) Foundation organized an observation on “16 Days of… more »

IMPHAL, Dec 11: The Handicapped Development (HD) Foundation organized an observation on “16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence Campaign” under the theme “from peace in the home to peace in the world” at the government Ideal Blind School, Takyel, Imphal today.

The observation was attended by retd senior auditor, AG, Imphal Pheiroijam Irabot Singh, and chairman HD foundation Dr Ch RUpachandra and district social welfare officer, Imphal west Kh Ahanjao Singh as chief guest, president and guest of honour respectively.

A two minute silence was observed during the function to show solidarity to rape victims in women with disability in Manipur.

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KYKL man arrested

IMPHAL, Dec 11: Troops of 6/8 Gorkha Rifles under Loktak brigade of Red Shield Division,… more »

IMPHAL, Dec 11: Troops of 6/8 Gorkha Rifles under Loktak brigade of Red Shield Division, reportedly arrested an over ground worker of KYKL from Komi Keirap, Churachandpur on December 10.

A statement issued by the PIB defense wing, has identified the cadre as Achung, 24, s/o Angam Kom of Komi Keirap.

It said that he was involved in carrying out extortion related activities of the banned outfit and has been booked at the Loktak police station.

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NEROCA lifts CC Meet trophy taking sweet revenge against AR Soccer

IMPHAL, Dec 11: NEROCA, Sangakpham defeated Assam Rifles Soccer by 4-2 via tie-breaker in the… more »

IMPHAL, Dec 11: NEROCA, Sangakpham defeated Assam Rifles Soccer by 4-2 via tie-breaker in the final match of 55th CC Meet Football Tournament played today at Khuman Lampak Main Stadium.

NEROCA has lifted the trophy of this prestigious football tournament for the second time. The team first became the champion of CC Meet in 2000 by defeating SSB. It has played the final four times in 2000, 2002, 2008 and 2011.

In today’s final match, both teams could not score any goal till the end of first half. NEROCA could have more ball possession.

Later in the second half, M Kamei opened the goal account for Assam Rifles by scoring a goal in 72nd minute off a free kick.

Just after two minutes, the goal of Assam Rifles was equalized by a goal scored by H Chakravarty in 74th minute off a free kick taken by Ashok.

Both teams were tied in 1-1 draw till the end of normal time. No further goal was scored even in the extra-time.

Later, NEROCA defeated Assam Rifles Soccer by 3-1 in the tie-breaker.

The goals for NEROCA were scored by M Ashok, Kh Satish and Th Roshan while Ajit Kumar scored the solitary goal for Assam Rifles.

Kh Satish and Md Sohail Shah of NEROCA and Devendra, K Naoba and M Kamei of Assam Rifles were booked yellow cards during the match.

It may be mentioned that the Assam Rifles defeated NEROCA in tie-breaker in the final match of CC Meet in 2008.

The champion NEROCA received a cash prize of Rs. 1,00,000 along with a trophy while the runner-up Assam Rifles Soccer received Rs. 50,000 with a trophy.

Ng Tomarjit of NEROCA, M Kamei and L Thoithoiba of Assam Rifles Soccer were adjudged as the man of the match, best striker and best mid-fielder of the final match respectively.

Kanta of MPSC, Thangkhosem of USA and Gouro of AIM were the top scorers of the tournament.

L Premkumar of NISA and Thangkhosem Haokip of USA were presented trophies for best goalkeeper and best player of the tournament respectively.

S Premkanta of SSU was presented Oja Kamini Kumar Memorial Trophy for best coach while L Ajitkumar Meetei was presented Oja Benudhar Memorial Trophy for best referee.

NEROCA was presented the trophy for fair play in the tournament.

L Nabachandra of NISA and Th Tababi of MPSC were named the best footballer of the year for men and women respectively.

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