Gorkhaland issue

Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) in West Bengal has rued at the impasse over the inclusion of their areas in the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA) Bill. The Gorkhaland, Telangana issues are seriously putting pressure on the government to act. Is it time we solve the two problems once and for all. The core issue is underdevelopment. […]

Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) in West Bengal has rued at the impasse over the inclusion of their areas in the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA) Bill. The Gorkhaland, Telangana issues are seriously putting pressure on the government to act. Is it time we solve the two problems once and for all. The core issue is underdevelopment. The nation is not integrated yet as one engine moving towards one goal. There are lots of disparaties among the states and within the states the political class is not able to work sincerely. Concepts of nation, ethnicity are dying nowadays fast due to the intense growth experienced during the first decade of the present century. Commenting on these aspects, state lawmaker and GJM spokesperson Harka Bahadur Chhetri said that both, the state government and the Gorkha groups, were fixated on their stands, but hoped that the deadlock would be broken in a couple of days.
“Till now our stands are unmoved. The state government is saying that first the elections will be conducted
as written in the Act, but the Act also mentions a high power committee, which will do its work and we will do our job,” said Chhetri.“But we have asked the state government to include the regions first and then conduct the elections. So right now there is a stalemate, but hopefully in a couple of days – as we have our central committees meeting – a solution will be worked out,” he added.A renewed demand for a separate Gorkhaland region, which would include Darjeeling and some contiguous areas of Jalpaiguri District, has created fresh turmoil over the past few months.The non-political tribal outfit, Akhil Bharatiya Adivasi Vikas Parishad (ABAVP) that had joined hands earlier with the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM), has now distanced itself from the separate state autonomous region) demand.Both outfits have been at loggerheads as the ABAVP is now agitating over the demand of GJM for the merging of 199 administrative blocks (mouzas) each from the Dooars and Terai region in the GTA. The GJM had signed a tripartite treaty with the state government of West Bengal and the central government on the issue of granting semi-autonomous territorial status to the Gorkhaland region.

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Th Lokeshore files for post of Speaker Gaikhangam gets Home, Debendra retains Rev , Phungzathang, Health

Mail News Service Imphal, Mar 17: Th. Lokeshore will be the Speaker of Manipur legislative assembly. Th. Lokeshore, the Congress MLA from Khundrakpam assembly constituency will become the youngest Assembly Speaker at the age of 45 years. Till 3 pm today, only the name of Th Lokeshore was submitted to the authority concerned, the deadline […]

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Imphal, Mar 17: Th. Lokeshore will be the Speaker of Manipur legislative assembly.
Th. Lokeshore, the Congress MLA from Khundrakpam assembly constituency will become the youngest Assembly Speaker at the age of 45 years.
Till 3 pm today, only the name of Th Lokeshore was submitted to the authority concerned, the deadline set to file nomination papers, said a source.
Meanwhile, Gaikhangam has been given the Home portfolio while Th Debendra will take charge of Revenue, Law, Legislature and GAD and Phungzathang Tonsing has been given the charge of Health and Family Welfare.
The election of the Speaker will be held on Monday and the session will start after the election of the Speaker.

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AR distributes solar lights to residents of Chandel

Mail News Service Imphal, Mar 17: In furtherance of its motto ‘Friends of Manipur’, HQ 26 Sector AR under HQ IGAR (S) distributed 200 Solar lights to 27 remote villages of Chandel district. Keeping in view the nascent state of electric power infrastructure in this still developing area of Manipur, the provision of these solar […]

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Imphal, Mar 17: In furtherance of its motto ‘Friends of Manipur’, HQ 26 Sector AR under HQ IGAR (S) distributed 200 Solar lights to 27 remote villages of Chandel district. Keeping in view the nascent state of electric power infrastructure in this still developing area of Manipur, the provision of these solar lights would enable a number of families to be benefited. This project, in addition to being an energy solution is also aimed as an income generating venture for selected individuals in each village, thus providing economic and livelihood benefits also.
This project is in collaboration with ‘The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), New Delhi, which is a leading force in the country in alternative energy solutions. The inauguration of the project and distribution of equipment was done at Pallel by Maj Gen U K Gurung, YSM, IGAR (S) in presence of Brig Upendra Dwivedi, Commander of 26 Sector AR and other senior officials. Speaking on the occasion, he exhorted the locals to preserve the environment by adopting alternative energy in a bigger way. This would also ensure a safer environment and future for the coming generations.
He declared that more such projects would be launched in coming days especially concerning infrastructure and youth of the state. He assured the gathering that Assam Rifles would always be hand in hand with the locals towards their efforts in the development of the region and turning it into an area of peace and prosperity, Gen Gurung also extended greetings of Raising Day to all ranks of 26 Sector AR. The 200 La BL solar systems were distributed by 9 Assam Rifles,24Assam Rifles,35 Assam Rifles and 42 Assam Rifles to Zion Veng, Homeguard Very,L Phuchang,New Moreh,Guithe Veng, SanaiVeng,MCholanou,Zomun nom, BBongjang, Tegnoupal, Lei[pham, Yongkhul, Chalktong, K watha Khunou,Tuitam Khongkhai, Gampazol, Sersi, Aishi, Kholmunlen, Mito ng, Anal Khulen,Phunchong, Chingjarol, Phaichambung, Oklu, Phiran Khullen, Phiran Machet and Thisomjang villages.

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Troops, police strike rich, many nabbed, arms seized

Mail News Service Imphal, Mar 17: Discovering the presence of UG cadres in Wabagai Tera Pishak of Thoubal district, troops of 27 Assam Rifles of 9 Sector under HQ IGAR (South) launched operation in the area and apprehended one PREPAK cadre on 16 Mar2012. The apprehendee was identified as Loukram Momocha Singh ,28 yrs, s/o […]

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Imphal, Mar 17: Discovering the presence of UG cadres in Wabagai Tera Pishak of Thoubal district, troops of 27 Assam Rifles of 9 Sector under HQ IGAR (South) launched operation in the area and apprehended one PREPAK cadre on 16 Mar2012. The apprehendee was identified as Loukram Momocha Singh ,28 yrs, s/o Loukram Ibomcha Singh,r/o Wabagai Tera Pishak and was handed over to Kakching Police station..
In yet another incident, troops of 15 Assam Rifles of 9 Sector and 23 Assam Rifles of 10 Sector under HQ IGAR(South) launched joint operation in Tinpibung of Thoubal district and recovered cache of warlike stores from an unoccupied house on 16 Mar 12.
The warlike stores includes, one 12 Bore Gun, one AK 47 magazine, two 9 mm Pistol magazine, four 9 mm live rounds, eight .22mm live rounds,400 grams of Gun powder, five meters of Cortex and huge quantity of country made weapon manufacturing items. Recoveries were handed over to Litan Police station.
On 15/3/2012 at about 10:45 am, a team of CDO/Imphal East arrested I (one) KCP (Moist) cadre namely, Shanoujam Sanatomba Singh @ Sarat (a), Yaima (21) s/o (L) Sh. Amuthoi (a), Chaoba of Mayang Imphal Kokchai Mamang Leikai from Kontha Ahallup near Auto Rickshaw Parking and l(one) Mobile Handset along with one Airtel SIM card was recovered from his possession.
On verification, he disclosed that he joined KCP (Moist) organization in the month of Feb., 2011 through one Chinglen and presently working under the command of Kangleipal. S/S Chairman of KCP (Moist) organization, who is now in Nepal and he was involved in extortion of money from general public, govt. officials, businessmen etc. and he had recruited many youths from different places in Manipur to KCP (Moist) organization.
Further, on the same day at about 11:30 am, a team of CDO/lmphal East arrested l(one) KCP cadre namely, Md. Tajuddin (26) s/o Md. Najiruddin of Keirao Makting Sabal Leikai from Kongba Bazar near Welfare of the Youths Liberal and Conduct Organization (WYLCO). On verification, he disclosed that he joined KCP organization in the year 2008 through one Md. Akbar, he was involved in extortion of money from general public, govt. officials, businessmen etc., transportation of arms and ammunition from one place to another and provided shelter for their party cadres.
Four cadres of KCP (Wanglen) were apprehended by Thoubal Police Commandos from Wangjing area yesterday around 3.10 p.m. These arrested were identified as Chongtham Nandabira alias Kengba alias Nanda (18) Kh. Abungcha alias Prem alias Rakesh (18) Angom Ajay (16) Moreh ward No three, Meisnam Abungcha alias Amurei (18) Moreh ward No. nine. They are working in recruiting cell.
In another incident, the commandos of the district apprehended a cadre of KCP (Khaba) the same day around 7.20 p.m.
He was identified as Md. Rijwan (20). He was arrested from Lilong Haoreibi Hangamthabi. Some demand letters were seized from his possession.
43 Assam Rifles under the aegis of the Red Shield Division apprehended a Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) cadre on 16 Mar 2012 identified as SS Pvt Arik Chakma alias Arik, s/o Sukru Chakma, r/o vill Manja, district-Karbi Anglong, Assam. The individual is a registered cadre of T/Gamnom camp. The apprehendee has been handed over to Imphal West PS.

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Trivedi ready to quit but wants Mamata’s written letter

New Delhi, Mar 17 (ANI): Railway Minister Dinesh Trivedi, who is in the eye of a storm of his own party, the Trinamool Congress (TMC), ever since he presented the Railway Budget for 2012-13, on Saturday said that he did not want to be seen as running away from his job, and added that he […]

New Delhi, Mar 17 (ANI): Railway Minister Dinesh Trivedi, who is in the eye of a storm of his own party, the Trinamool Congress (TMC), ever since he presented the Railway Budget for 2012-13, on Saturday said that he did not want to be seen as running away from his job, and added that he was ready to step down from his post provided Mamata Banerjee wrote to him asking for his resignation.
Trivedi said the Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, who is the head of the government, had not asked him to step down from his post.
“Sudip Bandyopadhyay has gone on record on floor of the Lok Sabha that Trinamool Congress has not asked for my resignation. Neither the Prime Minister of India has asked for my resignation. He (Prime Minister) is the captain of the team. And I personally don’t understand what is happening. But till time, the matter is absolutely clear, so I have suggested that I do not want to take any verbal thing because for me Parliament has more sanctity than somebody’s telephone,” said Trivedi.
“So, I have suggested let Mamataji give me a letter so that there is no confusion. Because tomorrow I don’t want to say ‘we told in Parliament that we are not asking for Dinesh Trivedi’s resignation’. Honorable Prime Minister of India, who is the captain of the team, has not even suggested to me all. So, I must carry on my constitutional duty. I don’t want to be seen running away from the budget, which I have presented,” he added.
Trivedi further said the Railway Budget presented by him was appreciated throughout the country.
“I don’t want to work in confusion because I am a responsible minister and I have a constitutional authority.
I have just presented a Railway Budget, which the entire country has appreciated, the Members of Parliament cutting across party lines they have appreciated,” said Trivedi.
“So, I have to carry out my duty as the Railway Minister. I have to go and participate and reply to the debate on the budget, which is slated for Monday. So, I am going the office for that preparation,” he added.
Trinamool Congress Chief Whip Kalyan Banerjee, who had a telephonic conversation with Trivedi earlier, asked him to resign from the Railway Minister’s post and make a gracious exit and not wait to be sacked.
Trivedi had earlier on Friday refused to comment on the condemnation resolution moved by the TMC against him, saying he had no idea about it.
Trivedi, however, said he had immense faith in the people of the country, who appreciated him for his outstanding commitment.
West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC chief Mamata Banerjee had earlier demanded that Trivedi be sacked for snapping an eight-year populist trend to not raise passenger train fares. She demanded that another TMC leader Mukul Roy, who is presently the Minister of State for Shipping, be appointed as the Railway Minister

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Swine flu claims four lives in Pune

After a lull of six months, swine flu has again reared its head in Maharashtra, claiming four lives in Pune in the past fortnight, including two Friday, putting the state health machinery in a state of high alert, a top official said Source The Sang…

After a lull of six months, swine flu has again reared its head in Maharashtra, claiming four lives in Pune in the past fortnight, including two Friday, putting the state health machinery in a state of high alert, a top official said Source The Sangai Express Agencies

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Gaikhangam gets Home, Tonsing Health

Former Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee president Gaikhangam has been allocated the portfolio of Home Department whereas former Deputy Speaker Th Lokeshore has been nominated to take over as Speaker of the 10th Manipur Legislative Assembly Source …

Former Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee president Gaikhangam has been allocated the portfolio of Home Department whereas former Deputy Speaker Th Lokeshore has been nominated to take over as Speaker of the 10th Manipur Legislative Assembly Source The Sangai Express

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Security Forces arrest 7 UGs

At least seven underground cadres of different underground groups have been arrested by security forces in the state from various places during the last 48 hours Source The Sangai Express

At least seven underground cadres of different underground groups have been arrested by security forces in the state from various places during the last 48 hours Source The Sangai Express

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UNC condoles demise of its former President

UNC has expressed condolence over the demise of its former President L Benjamin of Chandel Christian village on the evening of March 16 at Imphal Source Hueiyen News Service

UNC has expressed condolence over the demise of its former President L Benjamin of Chandel Christian village on the evening of March 16 at Imphal Source Hueiyen News Service

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Irate locals remove tiles

Most of the tiles laid on the southern footpath of RIMS road have been removed by the local people protesting that the tiles were not fixed properly Source The Sangai Express

Most of the tiles laid on the southern footpath of RIMS road have been removed by the local people protesting that the tiles were not fixed properly Source The Sangai Express

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Police officers reshuffled

The post of some police officers in the State Police Department has been reshuffled following an order issued by Director General of Police R Baral today Source Hueiyen News Service

The post of some police officers in the State Police Department has been reshuffled following an order issued by Director General of Police R Baral today Source Hueiyen News Service

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Discussion on ‘Frontier Nagaland’ continues

Members of both ruling Naga People’s Front and opposition Congress continued their discussion on the demand for a separate state comprising four districts of the state in Nagaland assembly for the second day today Source The Sangai Express Agencies

Members of both ruling Naga People’s Front and opposition Congress continued their discussion on the demand for a separate state comprising four districts of the state in Nagaland assembly for the second day today Source The Sangai Express Agencies

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Leader of TC Legislature wing to be announced today

The Trinamool Congress had a meeting here this evening to discuss minutely on who should be elected as leader of the party’s legislature wing Source Hueiyen News Service

The Trinamool Congress had a meeting here this evening to discuss minutely on who should be elected as leader of the party’s legislature wing Source Hueiyen News Service

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Talent search exam results declared

Results of the State level National Talent Search Examination 2011 12 Class VIII and Class VII level under Education Schools Department has been declared today Source The Sangai Express

Results of the State level National Talent Search Examination 2011 12 Class VIII and Class VII level under Education Schools Department has been declared today Source The Sangai Express

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Lokeshwar poise to become youngest Speaker

With no other contestants for the seat of Speaker of the 10th Manipur Legislative Assembly, Thokchom Lokeshwar Singh, who filed his nomination for the post, is set to be elected as the youngest ever Speaker of Manipur on March 19 morning Source Huei…

With no other contestants for the seat of Speaker of the 10th Manipur Legislative Assembly, Thokchom Lokeshwar Singh, who filed his nomination for the post, is set to be elected as the youngest ever Speaker of Manipur on March 19 morning Source Hueiyen News Service

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India to build bridges in Myanmar

Indian Ambassador to Myanmar Dr VS Seshadri has stated that the Government of India would build develop 70 bridges and culverts that dot the highway from Tamu to Kalewa in Myanmar Source The Sangai Express Laishram Shamungou

Indian Ambassador to Myanmar Dr VS Seshadri has stated that the Government of India would build develop 70 bridges and culverts that dot the highway from Tamu to Kalewa in Myanmar Source The Sangai Express Laishram Shamungou

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National Children Bravery awardees felicitated

Two recipients of National Children Bravery Award, 2011 were felicitated at a function organized by Manipur State Council for Child Welfare, MOirangkhom at Hotel Imphal here today Source Hueiyen News Service

Two recipients of National Children Bravery Award, 2011 were felicitated at a function organized by Manipur State Council for Child Welfare, MOirangkhom at Hotel Imphal here today Source Hueiyen News Service

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Home for Gaikhangam, Law for Debendro, Health for Phungzathang

A day after expansion of the Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh led Ministry of SPF III with induction of three Cabinet Ministers portfolios were distributed to the three inductees today Source Hueiyen News Service

A day after expansion of the Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh led Ministry of SPF III with induction of three Cabinet Ministers portfolios were distributed to the three inductees today Source Hueiyen News Service

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