Unity prerequisite for solving problems, says Meghen

Denouncing the remarks of Union Home Minister P Chidambaram that none had lodged complaint over the protracted economic blockade imposed along the National Highways in Manipur as irresponsible, Chairman of the proscribed UNLF RK Meghen asserted it was …

Denouncing the remarks of Union Home Minister P Chidambaram that none had lodged complaint over the protracted economic blockade imposed along the National Highways in Manipur as irresponsible, Chairman of the proscribed UNLF RK Meghen asserted it was nothing more than encouraging bloodshed among the different communities living in Manipur Source Hueiyen News Service

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Many duped

In yet another case of defrauding the public, a man who claimed to be the president of the RJD State unit, Angam Haokip alias Yamkhongam Haokip of New Lambulane has disappeared with more than Rs three crores collected from over 300 beneficiaries of a p…

In yet another case of defrauding the public, a man who claimed to be the president of the RJD State unit, Angam Haokip alias Yamkhongam Haokip of New Lambulane has disappeared with more than Rs three crores collected from over 300 beneficiaries of a purported medicinal plant project Source The Sangai Express

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Awareness programme on Trafficking held

District ICDS Cell, Imphal West District and Social Welfare Department, Government of Manipur in association with the Human Rights Law Network Manipur organized a One day Awareness Programme on Human Trafficking at EEMA Conference Hall, Keishampat Ju…

District ICDS Cell, Imphal West District and Social Welfare Department, Government of Manipur in association with the Human Rights Law Network Manipur organized a One day Awareness Programme on Human Trafficking at EEMA Conference Hall, Keishampat Junction, Imphal today Source Hueiyen News Service

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SHDDC likely to reimpose eco blockade from Dec 20, crucial meet on Dec 16 series of opinion mobilisation on Christmas likely to be sacrificed for Sadar Hills dist

Yet another spell of economic blockade may hit the people soon as the Sadar Hills Districhood Demand Committee has started interacting with the people at the grass root level to see if the suspended economic blockade may be reimposed with effect from D…

Yet another spell of economic blockade may hit the people soon as the Sadar Hills Districhood Demand Committee has started interacting with the people at the grass root level to see if the suspended economic blockade may be reimposed with effect from December 20 Source The Sangai Express

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No monetary demand made from NRHM Maoist

The Maoist Communist Party of Manipur today in a press statement clarified that Maoist did not make any monetary demand from the construction work of State Nursing Home under the National Rural Health Mission and no other monetary demands were made to …

The Maoist Communist Party of Manipur today in a press statement clarified that Maoist did not make any monetary demand from the construction work of State Nursing Home under the National Rural Health Mission and no other monetary demands were made to any other departments Source Hueiyen News Service

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BJP puts up Thoubal furore in RS, for PR

Violent objections made by some people against holding election meeting of BJP in the home constituency of Chief Minister Okram Ibobi at Thoubal Moijing yesterday was put up in the Rajya Sabha during zero hour today Source The Sangai Express

Violent objections made by some people against holding election meeting of BJP in the home constituency of Chief Minister Okram Ibobi at Thoubal Moijing yesterday was put up in the Rajya Sabha during zero hour today Source The Sangai Express

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Nupilal observed in Bangladesh

As observed in the whole state, the Ram Nagor Manipuri Chaokhat Khongthang Nupi Lup also observed the 21st Nupilal Observation at Ram Nagor village, Bangladesh, stated a press release Source Hueiyen News Service

As observed in the whole state, the Ram Nagor Manipuri Chaokhat Khongthang Nupi Lup also observed the 21st Nupilal Observation at Ram Nagor village, Bangladesh, stated a press release Source Hueiyen News Service

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Live webcast of 2012 polls lined up

Chief Electoral Officer PC Lawmkunga has stated that next year’s Assembly elections would see a marked difference from the previous elections, particularly on monitoring election expenditures, and polling activities in hyper sensitive polling stations …

Chief Electoral Officer PC Lawmkunga has stated that next year’s Assembly elections would see a marked difference from the previous elections, particularly on monitoring election expenditures, and polling activities in hyper sensitive polling stations would be webcast live Source The Sangai Express

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Kisan Khet Mazdoor Congress meeting held at Tamenglong

With an aim to build a bridge between poor farmers and concern department the Block Congress Committee, BCC I Tamenglong today organised one day district level convention of Kisan Khet Mazdoor Congress meeting at Indoor Stadium Tamenglong Source H…

With an aim to build a bridge between poor farmers and concern department the Block Congress Committee, BCC I Tamenglong today organised one day district level convention of Kisan Khet Mazdoor Congress meeting at Indoor Stadium Tamenglong Source Hueiyen News Service Daniel Kamei

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Sanayaima preaches peaceful coexistence

Chairman of the UNLF RK Sanayaima has categorically stated that no problems, whether it is the demand for alternative arrangement or creation of Sadar Hills district, can be solved until the people learn to live in peace and harmony Source The San…

Chairman of the UNLF RK Sanayaima has categorically stated that no problems, whether it is the demand for alternative arrangement or creation of Sadar Hills district, can be solved until the people learn to live in peace and harmony Source The Sangai Express

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Woman shot at, accused missing

A 43 year old woman received gunshot wound when a man attacked her over payment of debt at Sagolband Bijoygovinda Mamang Leikai in Imphal West district under Lamphel police station on Monday Source Hueiyen News Service NNN

A 43 year old woman received gunshot wound when a man attacked her over payment of debt at Sagolband Bijoygovinda Mamang Leikai in Imphal West district under Lamphel police station on Monday Source Hueiyen News Service NNN

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Envoys from Home Ministry in closed door talks with UNC

With Chief Minister O Ibobi high lighting the threat issued by the United Naga Council that rail works and oil exploration drive at some areas in Tamenglong district would be stopped for two monhs from December 16 to the Prime Minister and the Union Ho…

With Chief Minister O Ibobi high lighting the threat issued by the United Naga Council that rail works and oil exploration drive at some areas in Tamenglong district would be stopped for two monhs from December 16 to the Prime Minister and the Union Home Minister, an official team from the Home Ministry is currently in Imphal holding pow wows with the UNC to settle the matter Source The Sangai Express

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SAINIK SHOOL IMPHAL INAUGURATES ATHLETIC MEET 2011-12

Sainik School Imphal, a premier institution of the country in children’s schooling inaugurated its 37th Annual Athletic Meet today, the 12th Dec 2011, Monday. A Torch relay was held from Tulihal Airport, the Olympia of Sainik School Imphal where the school was raised on 07 Oct 1971 and the relay spanned an approximate distance of […]

Sainik School Imphal, a premier institution of the country in children’s schooling inaugurated its 37th Annual Athletic Meet today, the 12th Dec 2011, Monday. A Torch relay was held from Tulihal Airport, the Olympia of Sainik School Imphal where the school was raised on 07 Oct 1971 and the relay spanned an approximate distance of 17 km amidst cheers and applause by the alumni of the school who flanked the torch bearers at important junctions along the road. The relay culminated when the sacred flame was lit at the ramparts of the Fort erected at the school premises on the occasion of the Athletic Meet.
Brig KB Chand, Dy GOC, HQ 57 Mtn Div graced the Inaugural Ceremony and declared the meet open. The athletic events started after a solemn march past and oath taking ceremony by the athlete cadets of the school. The school is undisputably the leader in football having represented the Sainik Schools in the various editions of the Subroto Mukerjee Football Cup Tournament in both Under-14 and Under-17 categories, thereby capping more than 30 cadets the status of national player. The school is the proud alma mater of star footballers namely Mr Somatai Saiza and Mr M Bijen Singh. Cdt Bikash of class IX bagged the ‘Best Player Award’ in Under 14 category in the Inter-Zonal Sainik Schools Football Championship held at Sainik School Sujanpur Tira from 23 Aug to 27 Aug 2011. Cdt Ansar Mustafa of class X won a Gold Medal in the 12th National Junior and Sub-Junior Muai Thai Championship held at Bangaluru.
All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination is being held on 08 Jan 2012 for admission to class VI and class IX. The final day for prospectus and application form is on 15 Dec 2011.

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Advent Christmas celebrated

Mail News Service Imphal, Dec 12: 10 Assam Rifles under the aegis of Loktak brigade of Red Shield Division celebrated Advent Christmas on 11 Dec 2011 in unit location at Noney. This is the start of the Christmas season and the unit decided to celebrate it with everyone so that the happiness is shared and […]

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Imphal, Dec 12: 10 Assam Rifles under the aegis of Loktak brigade of Red Shield Division celebrated Advent Christmas on 11 Dec 2011 in unit location at Noney. This is the start of the Christmas season and the unit decided to celebrate it with everyone so that the happiness is shared and spread.
The program was organized in the convey ground of 10 AR where both civilians of Nonei and pers of 10 AR got together to celebrate the event. The guest of honour for the event was Col Ajay Sharma, Commandant 10 Assam Rifles. The event had Rev Sangaimei Gangmei as the speaker. The afternoon was laced with prayers, scripture reading and benediction. Apart from these special numbers were presented by schools of Noney. The program was followed by Christmas lunch which was enjoyed by everyone.

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AR trains personnel in Myanmarese language

Mail News Service Imphal, Dec 12: Foreign Language School (Myanmarese) being run under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) achieved a major milestone today as first batch of 28 students passed out of the school with flying colours. It was a major achievement for the school which was established on 01 July 2010. The school […]

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Imphal, Dec 12: Foreign Language School (Myanmarese) being run under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) achieved a major milestone today as
first batch of 28 students passed out of the school with flying colours. It was a major achievement for the school which was established on 01 July 2010. The school besides training personnel from Assam Rifles also trains troops from other Central Armed Police Forces. The
training would help personnel from these forces who are responsible for Indo-Myanmar border to interact with Myanmerese authorities on various issues from time to time and create bonhomie. The 72 weeks course was attended by 24 students from Assam Rifles, two from BSF and one student each from CRPF & CISF. The chief guest for the graduation ceremony, Major General UK Gurung, YSM, IGAR(South) awarded the certificates to the students on successful completion of the course in a brief ceremony held at the Foreign Language School at Mantripukhri, Imphal.

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Recognition of new tribes

Imphal, Dec 12 NNN : The student leaders of Inpui, Liangmai and Zeme tribes on behalf of the student community in particular and the people in general have expressed their heartfelt gratitude to the Union Minister for Tribal Affairs, Government of India for taking initiative in introducing the bill relating to tribe recognition of Zeme, […]

Imphal, Dec 12 NNN : The student leaders of Inpui, Liangmai and Zeme tribes on behalf of the student community in particular and the people in general have expressed their heartfelt gratitude to the Union Minister for Tribal Affairs, Government of India for taking initiative in introducing the bill relating to tribe recognition of Zeme, Liangmai, Rongmei and Inpui tribes on December 7 in the winter session of Parliament.
In a joint statement, All Inpui Students Union president NK James, Liangmai Naga Katimai Ruangdi (LNKR) president NK Job and All Zeme Students Union president Ellia Newme said on Monday that they are looking forward that the Union minister will continue to look into the matter and take up necessary action on passing the bill during the ongoing Parliament session in greater interest of the tribes .

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Cycle odyssey to make a difference

MNS; Chayan Mondal, 23 years, resident of 24 Parganas of West Bengal had set out on a cycle journey to promote the cause of Eye Donation in Nov 2010. The cycle expedition will cover 27,000 kms in approximately 450 days. He is a member of International Eye Bank, Kolkata and is promoting the cause of […]

MNS; Chayan Mondal, 23 years, resident of 24 Parganas of West Bengal had set out on a cycle journey to promote the cause of Eye Donation in Nov 2010. The cycle expedition will cover 27,000 kms in approximately 450 days. He is a member of International Eye Bank, Kolkata and is promoting the cause of Eye Donation through the length and breadth of the country. Mr Gautam Mohan Chakraborty, Police Commissioner, West Bengal flagged him off on 07 Nov 2010. He has travelled from Kolkata to Southern India followed by Western, Northern and now Eastern India, binding the country through a unique expedition for a Noble cause. On 12 Dec 2011, that is after 13 months and 04 days of his journey, he was flagged off by Lt Col K S Bisht, Second in Command 33 Assam Rifles from Moirang Sendra. During interaction, Mr Chayan Mondal brought out his dream to eradicate blindness and enlightening the general population. Considering the fact that one third of worlds blinds are Indians, he has realized that awareness is a key factor. As per statistics available one crore thirty lakh people are blind in our country. Out of these, thirty lakh people can get back their vision through cornea grafting which will require thirty lakh posthumous corneas. Mr Chayan Mondal believes that Eye Donation is a Noble gesture which can enable nearly thirty lakh people to see. In his journey, he has engaged in photography to capture beautiful facets of our beloved Nation. 33 Assam Rifles wishes him all success and good luck in his endeavours. He has proceeded on NH2 to Churachandpur, on his onward journey to Aizawal. He can be reached on his mobile number 08902361276.

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Rich tributes paid to women freedom fighters

Mail News Service Imphal, Dec 12: The state level Nupee Lal memorial celebration was held at Nupilal Memorial Complex today. Ph. Parijat, agriculture minister, IFCD minister N. Biren graced the occasion as chief guest and president respectively. The gathering led by the dignitaries paid floral tributes to the memorial statue of Nupi Lal. Ph. Parijat […]

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Imphal, Dec 12:
The state level Nupee Lal memorial celebration was held at Nupilal Memorial Complex today.
Ph. Parijat, agriculture minister, IFCD minister N. Biren graced the occasion as chief guest and president respectively.
The gathering led by the dignitaries paid floral tributes to the memorial statue of Nupi Lal.
Ph. Parijat said, to organize the day far and wide, the December 12 has benn a state holiday.
This shows that govt. treats and honours the role of Manipuri women. The state women are taking various responsibilities in many incidents when the males fell into grief, the women could save them. He was of the view that women should being a various responsibilities for a better Manipur. Minister N. Biren said, the first Nupi Lal started in 1904 when British sent all the males of Manipur to fetch teak trees from Burma for the construction of Bunglaws.
The second Nupi Lal was against the artificial scarcity of food. All the movements of the Manipuri women were successful.
Till today, the women are taking important responsibilities against various wiolent activities ina democratic way. He was of the view that women of Manipur should do good works and will bring laurels for the state.
A Nupi Lal drama jointly presented by Nupi Lal memorial assn. Nupi Lal and Khongjom war memorial society was also staged.
The health and family welfare minister L. Jayentakumar, N. Mangi, MLA, top officials of state govt. also attended the function.
Meanwhile, Smt. Ketuki Devi, President of state level Nupi Lal Ningshing Lamjel organizing committee flagged off altogether 471 women for the Nupi Lal ningshing lamjel 2011 from the Nupi Lal Complex.
Smt. Thoudam Ekasini stood first position in 60 above while Smt. K. Sonia Devi also stood first position in the race in between 39-49 years.
Though men have been dominating women for centuries, the women of Manipur have a unique place in the history of the State that can unquestionably facilitate them to be the dominant opposite group over men in Manipur.This was stated by State Agriculture Minister Ph. Parijat while speaking as a chief guest at the observation of Nupilal Day at Nupilal Complex here on Monday.
On December 12, 1939, Manipuri women fought against the British for exporting rice in other states when the people were starved owing to scarcity of rice that even one kg of rice was not found in the market during those days. Nupilal is also known as “Women war” by the British, Parijat remembered on the occasion.
Nupilal Day is observed across the State on December 12.
The first Nupilal broke out in the year 1904 during which thousands of Manipuri women stormed the residence of the British political agent Calle Maxwel to protest exporting of rice to other states. However, the uprising was timely controlled and stopped by the British.
Again, the Nupilal which broke out on December12, 1939 injured many rebellion women in their sacrificial movement against the artificial famine like situation, the minister added.
IFCD minister N. Biren Singh who was also present at the event said Manipuri women have to play a big role in bringing the State in the streamline as they did in the past.
National Federation of Indian Women president Aruna Roy and its secretary Ani Raja who also attended at the observation paid floral tributes to the departed souls of those women who bravely took part in the women war of 1939.
The MPP Chanura Marup has observed the 72nd Nupilal today at Party office Mapal Kangjeibung. Dr. Nimaichand Luwang president MPP, Dr. L. Chandramani ex dy. CM, L. Jatra ex-minister, S. Umananda vice president MPP, O. Thoibi Devi president MPP Chanura Marup, R.k. Kunjeshori Devi working president MPP Chanura Marup spoke at the occasion. Floral tributes were also paid to the photos of women who fought the then British during the Nupilal 1939 Dec. 12.
The All Manipur Nupi Marup also observed the 72nd Nupi Lal today at Manipur Press Club Major Khul. P. Parijat, minister Agriculture, Aruna Roy president national federation of Indian women New Delhi, Annie Raja general secy national federation of Indian Women New Delhi, N. Mangi MLA, S. Sorojini Devi president All Manipur Nupi Marup, M. Sakhi Devi V.P All Manipur Nupi Marup, Y. Ibeni Devi former president All Manipur Nupi Marup were on the presidium members.
The BJP Manipur Pradesh also observed the 72nd Nupi Lal today at Party Office. The observation was also held at Bangladesh.

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Attack on Heptullah raised in RS

Imphal, Dec 12: The BJP on Monday demanded imposition of President’s Rule in Manipur and a CBI inquiry into the incident where party’s vice president Najma Heptullah and her supporters were allegedly attacked by supporters of Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh during a public meeting yesterday following which a ruckus occurred over the issue […]

Imphal, Dec 12: The BJP on Monday demanded imposition of President’s Rule in Manipur and a CBI inquiry into the incident where party’s vice president Najma Heptullah and her supporters were allegedly attacked by supporters of Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh during a public meeting yesterday following which a ruckus occurred over the issue during zero hour in Rajya Sabha today.
Informing about the pandemonium in the Parliament over the issue, Manipur Pradesh BJP president Sh. Shantikumar told the media here that the party’s central leaders today took up the matter with regard to the incident that occurred in the home constituency of Chief Minister Ibobi.
BJP national spokesperson Prakash Javedkar raised the issue during zero hour of Parliament around 12; 30 pm and informed it that the party’s vice president Najma Heptullah, who was in Manipur on a three-day visit, was attacked by Congress workers threatening the lives of Heptullah and her supporters during a public meeting at Thoubal, the home constituency of Chief Minister Ibobi.
Javedkar, who was backed by party’s leader Alluwalia, strongly demanded imposition of President’s Rule in Manipur and urged the house to initiate a CBI inquiry into the incident so that a free and fair poll could be conducted in the State, Shantikumar added. Earlier in the day, a BJP team led by Prakash Javedkar also met the Prime Minister and briefed him the incident which they termed as “unfortunate” and demanded imposition of President’s Rule in Manipur, he further informed.

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