Go green fortnight kicks off

Mail News Service Imphal, May 25 : ‘GO GREEN FORTNIGHT’ being undertaken by Assam Rifles kicked off on 24 May 2013 with Maj Gen UK Gurung, AVSM, YSM, IGAR (S) planting the first sapling. The plantation drive is aimed at saving and regenerating the depleting flora in Manipur and reclaiming the natural beauty of yester […]

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Imphal, May 25 : ‘GO GREEN FORTNIGHT’ being undertaken by Assam Rifles kicked off on 24 May 2013 with Maj Gen UK Gurung, AVSM, YSM, IGAR (S) planting the first sapling. The plantation drive is aimed at saving and regenerating the depleting flora in Manipur and reclaiming the natural beauty of yester years as also preserving the ecological balance. Planned over the entire area of responsibility of IGAR (S), from 24 May 2013 to 09 June 2013, it will cover areas around Mantripukhri, Pallel, Tengnoupal, Somsai, Chassad, Shangshak, Keithalmanbi, Thoubal, Kakching, Sajik Tampak and CCpur. A large number of trees of varied nature, ornamental, medicinal and fruit bearing ones will be planted during the said drive. Speaking on the occasion IGAR(S) said that it was a matter of great concern that the forest cover is depleting rapidly and regeneration of the same is still not as desirable. He added that the plantation drive was a big leap forward towards a greener and eco friendly Manipur. While highlighting the environmental benefits of trees, he also expressed concern regarding the adverse climate change in Manipur due to deforestation and exhorted all to preserve the bio diversity of Manipur. The endeavor will be on creating awareness amongst the local community.

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CDSU to support ATSUM stir

IMPHAL, May 25 NNN: The Churachandpur District Students Union (CDSU) has announced to endorse the upcoming All Tribal Students Union, Manipur (ATSUM) to be begun from June 3 in protest against the ignoring of various demands put up by the students’ body to the state government of Manipur on tribal issues. CDSU said todat that […]

IMPHAL, May 25 NNN: The Churachandpur District Students Union (CDSU) has announced to endorse the upcoming All Tribal Students Union, Manipur (ATSUM) to be begun from June 3 in
protest against the ignoring of various demands put up by the students’ body to the state government of Manipur on tribal issues.
CDSU said todat that it takes strong exception over the recalcitrant attitude, time and again shown by the state government on the aspiration of the tribal people.
“We feel that the charter of demands which had been put forward by the ATSUM are genuine and need prompt attention and democratic hearing. However, much to the chagrin of the representations made by ATSUM, the disdainful posture and the clinical approach taken by the government is rather unfortunate and uncalled for from the so called democratic government,” the CDSU said. The Churachandpur students’ body then said that if much ruckus could be kicked up by the government over the unauthorised and unofficial pamphlets targetting a particular community written by miscreants, “why the rights and legitimate demands of the tribals of Manipur pending all these years is not addressed?”
“CDSU, as it stands today and as a constituent member of ATSUM, would without any iota of doubt stood by ATSUM’s ultimatum served to the state government.

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UNC team tours Tamenglong areas

IMPHAL, May 25 NNN : The third leg of the United Naga Council (UNC) ‘political tour’ n Naga areas was undertaken in Tamenglong district in association with the Zeliangrong Baudi, Manipur and the frontal organisations of the region from May 23 to 25. The political tour was carried out mainly with a view to interact […]

IMPHAL, May 25 NNN : The third leg of the United Naga Council (UNC) ‘political tour’ n Naga areas was undertaken in Tamenglong district in association with the Zeliangrong Baudi, Manipur and the frontal organisations of the region from May 23 to 25.
The political tour was carried out mainly with a view to interact with the people and to study the socio-economic conditions of the Nagas which is weakening by the day and to verify the tall claims made by the Government of Manipur on schemes/projects placed in the tripartite talk as development initiatives taken up by them in tribal areas, according to the UNC.
The United Naga Council said the touring team witnessed the intensive work for construction of tunnels for the trans Asian Railway line, deploying man and machine on scales never seen before and experienced at the same the deplorable road condition from Awangkhul to Tamenglong district headquarter, a distance of about only 65 kms which take more than 3 hours to cover on four wheelers. The plight of the people of the district whose main route of communication is a district road not worth the name continues to be ignored and isolates them further beyond distance, it added.
The tour programme concluded with a joint meeting with formers Presidents and Executives of the Zeliangrong Baudi and United Naga Council, Convenor of the Tamenglong
District, Convenor and colleagues of the Co-ordination Committee Tamenglong for Alternative Arrangement, Representative of the Zeliangrong Youth Front, Zeliangrong Students’ Union Manipur, Member of the Peace Committee, Women leaders, retired bureaucrats and a host of elders, intellectuals and public leaders, stated the UNC.
It stated that the contours of the tripartite talk process of the Government of Manipur, Government of India and the UNC on the demand for an alternative arrangement outside the Government of Manipur was highlighted in the joint meeting which also emphasised on the need to be organised and be in continued preparedness for taking forward the people’s movement to its logical conclusion.
According to the UNC, the president of United Naga Council also gave a call to end of factional violence and internal divisions and the need to join hands for building up the society in view of the impending settlement of the Indo-Naga issue and to effectively engage with the emerging challenges of the times. The entire tour programme was hosted by the Zeliangrong Baudi, Manipur.

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75 year old man killed in accident

IMPHAL, May 2 MNS NNN5: A 75-year-old man died and five others, including women and children were injured following a major road accident in Sagolband in Imphal this morning. Pukhrabam Iboyaima of Sagolband Pukhrabam Leikai succumbed at Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) here after a brief treatment. Reports said the road mishap took place […]

IMPHAL, May 2 MNS NNN5: A 75-year-old man died and five others, including women and children were injured following a major road accident in Sagolband in Imphal this morning.
Pukhrabam Iboyaima of Sagolband Pukhrabam Leikai succumbed at Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) here after a brief treatment.
Reports said the road mishap took place around 11 am at Sagolband Tera Tongbram Leirak after a head-on-collision between a Maruti car and an autorickshaw. Five people including the victim were in the car. They were supposed to attend a mapam chakkouba, a ritual feast which is organised after five days of marriage.
Five persons, including the auto driver, two children and two women were also injured in the accident.
The patient party strongly protested against the doctors who were on duty blaming them for the death. A commotion also took place between the patient party and the doctors inside the hospital following the death of the old man, but the security guards there managed to control it. The deceased was the father-in-law of Lamshang constituency MLA Dr Brajabidhu who also visited the hospital and reviewed the situation.

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Kakching Festival

Mail News Service Imphal, May 25 : As part of the ‘First Kakching Festival 2013’ being celebrated at Kakching an ‘Art and Painting’ competition was organised at MPC Hall, Kakching by 27 Assam Rifles under the aegis of Headquarters IGAR (South) and Headquarters 28 Sector Assam Rifles. A ‘Know Your Army’ camp was also conducted. […]

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Imphal, May 25 : As part of the ‘First Kakching Festival 2013’ being celebrated at Kakching an ‘Art and Painting’ competition was organised at MPC Hall, Kakching by 27 Assam Rifles under the aegis of Headquarters IGAR (South) and Headquarters 28 Sector Assam Rifles. A ‘Know Your Army’ camp was also conducted. Kakching Festival is being celebrated to promote unity, peace and progress in the area through a series of sports and cultural activities and addressing causes like saving environment, saving agricultural land, preservation of Leiraks and canal system.
In another endeavour of reaching out to the local populace, 27 Assam Rifles under the aegis of Headquarters 28 Sector Assam Rifles and Headquarters IGAR (South) organised an interactive session with the Meira Paibis of Sugnu and adjoining areas, at Sugnu Post in Thoubal District on 23 May 2013.
The AR authorities enquired about their well being and also the prevailing state of affairs in the region. A total of 21 Meira Paibis were present during the interaction. Officers of 27 Assam Rifles exhorted the Meira Paibis to come ahead and take proactive steps for the development of the state and to ensure peace and prosperity in the region. They also stated that the society has always acknowledged the sacrifice and contribution of women in various spheres of life.

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Pukhramba Kajao remembered – KanglaOnline

Pukhramba Kajao rememberedKanglaOnlineDr Arambam Lokendrajit addressing the function said the observation will refresh the minds of the people to the vast Manipuri history. He said that Pukhramba Kajao was hanged for killing a British Political agent d…

Pukhramba Kajao remembered
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Dr Arambam Lokendrajit addressing the function said the observation will refresh the minds of the people to the vast Manipuri history. He said that Pukhramba Kajao was hanged for killing a British Political agent during the Anglo-Manipur war. He said

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Evicted Kabaw Leikai residents appeal court against eviction – KanglaOnline

Evicted Kabaw Leikai residents appeal court against evictionKanglaOnlineThe Manipur government had in a notification on December 17, 2010 said that the said land areas would be acquired for upgrading Imphal hotel to a 5-Star Hotel. As per the petition,…

Evicted Kabaw Leikai residents appeal court against eviction
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The Manipur government had in a notification on December 17, 2010 said that the said land areas would be acquired for upgrading Imphal hotel to a 5-Star Hotel. As per the petition, it was issued for the areas of Kabaw Leikai along the Naga River to
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CDSU support ATSUM – KanglaOnline

CDSU support ATSUMKanglaOnlineIMPHAL, May 25 (NNN): The Churachandpur District Students Union (CDSU) has announced to endorse the upcoming agitation to be taken up by the All Tribal Students Union, Manipur (ATSUM) to be begun from June 3 in protest aga…

CDSU support ATSUM
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IMPHAL, May 25 (NNN): The Churachandpur District Students Union (CDSU) has announced to endorse the upcoming agitation to be taken up by the All Tribal Students Union, Manipur (ATSUM) to be begun from June 3 in protest against the ignoring of

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Foundation stone for Girls` college laid at Chandonpokpi – KanglaOnline

Foundation stone for Girls` college laid at ChandonpokpiKanglaOnlineSpeaking at the function, Romeo Yuhlung, GB Secretary said that parents felt apprehension about sending their wards outside Manipur while noting that existence of good educational inst…

Foundation stone for Girls` college laid at Chandonpokpi
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Speaking at the function, Romeo Yuhlung, GB Secretary said that parents felt apprehension about sending their wards outside Manipur while noting that existence of good educational institutions in the state would lead to decrease in the number of

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LIKLAM monthly journal released

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IMPHAL, May 25: “LIKLAM”, a monthly journal was formally released by W Rajen, Director IPR in a simple function held at the Manipur Press club today. The function was also attended by W Shyamjai President of All Manipur Working Journalist … Continue reading

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IMPHAL, May 25: “LIKLAM”, a monthly journal was formally released by W Rajen, Director IPR in a simple function held at the Manipur Press club today.

The function was also attended by W Shyamjai President of All Manipur Working Journalist Union (AMWJU) and S Jugol Editor Meeyam as dais members.

Speaking at the function, W Rajen said that the name LIKLAM is symbolic and noted that publishing a journal whether a weekly or a monthly is not an easy task and for anyone who are in the line of journalism as the circulation is very low in the state. He also made the point that those who are working in the field of journalism need to do their work with full dedication and spirit of sacrifice for bringing changes to our society.

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Press Release on UNC’s political tour to Tamenglong – 23-25 May, 2013

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PRESS RELEASE Dated Tahamzam, 25th May, 2013 The third leg of the United Naga Council(UNC) political tour in Naga areas was undertaken in Irianglong(Tamenglong) District in association with the Zeliangrong Baudi, Manipur and the frontal organisations of the region from … Continue reading

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PRESS RELEASE
Dated Tahamzam, 25th May, 2013

The third leg of the United Naga Council(UNC) political tour in Naga areas was undertaken in Irianglong(Tamenglong) District in association with the Zeliangrong Baudi, Manipur and the frontal organisations of the region from the 23th to 25th May, 2013. The political tour was carried out mainly with a view to interact with the people and to study the socio-economic conditions of the Nagas which is weakening by the day and to verify the tall claims made by the Government of Manipur on schemes/projects placed in the tripartite talk as development initiatives taken up by them in tribal areas.

District sports Complex with only foundation stone

District sports Complex with only foundation stone

The touring team witnessed the intensive work for construction of tunnels for the trans Asian Railway line, deploying man and machine on scales never seen before and experienced at the same the deplorable road condition from Awangkhul to Tamenglong district headquarter, a distance of about only 65 kms which take more than 3 hours to cover on four wheelers. The plight of the people of the district whose main route of communication is a district road not worth the name continues to be ignored and isolates them further beyond distance.

The tour programme concluded with a joint meeting with formers Presidents and Executives of the Zeliangrong Baudi and United Naga Council, Convenor of the Tamenglong District, Convenor and colleagues of the Co-ordination Committee Tamenglong for Alternative Arrangement, Representative of the Zeliangrong Youth Front, Zeliangrong Students’ Union Manipur, Member of the Peace Committee, Women leaders, retired bureaucrats and a host of elders, intellectuals and public leaders.

The contours of the tripartite talk process of the Government of Manipur, Government of India and the UNC on the demand for an alternative arrangement outside the Government of Manipur was highlighted in the joint meeting which also emphasised on the need to be organised and be in continued preparedness for taking forward the people’s movement to its logical conclusion.

The President, United Naga Council also gave a call to end of factional violence and internal divisions and the need to join hands for building up the society in view of the impending settlement of the Indo-Naga issue and to effectively engage with the emerging challenges of the times.

The entire tour programme was hosted by the Zeliangrong Baudi, Manipur.

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Rs 310 lakhs for Mary Kom Foundation

The National Sports Development Fund (NSDF) in the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has given in-principle approval for a grant of Rs 309.56 Lacs to Mary Kom Regional Boxing Foundation, Imphal for construction of Gymnasium Hall and procurement of Gym equipments for the Foundation. The Foundation proposes to set up the facilities at the […]

The National Sports Development Fund (NSDF) in the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has given in-principle approval for a grant of Rs 309.56 Lacs to Mary Kom Regional Boxing Foundation, Imphal for construction of Gymnasium Hall and procurement of Gym equipments for the Foundation. The Foundation proposes to set up the facilities at the new site allotted by the State Government of Manipur. The grant will be released in installments after fulfillment of certain conditions as required under the NSDF scheme and completion of necessary formalities. Earlier NSDF had released an amount of Rs 492.00 Lacs to the Usha School of Athletics, Kozhikode, Kerala, for laying an 8 Lane Synthetic Track of international standard with supporting facilities.

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UPPK inks Mou with government

IMPHAL, May 24 MNS NNN : The militant outfit United People’s Party of Kangleipak (UPPK) today signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) involving the Central and Manipur Governments joining the peace process during a home coming ceremony in Imphal at 1st Battalion of Manipur Rifles. During the ceremony, 80 ultras of the outfit led […]

Chief Minister with leaders of UPPK during signing of Mou at 1 MR
IMPHAL, May 24 MNS NNN : The militant outfit United People’s Party of Kangleipak (UPPK) today signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) involving the Central and Manipur Governments joining the peace process during a home coming ceremony in Imphal at 1st Battalion of Manipur Rifles.
During the ceremony, 80 ultras of the outfit led by its president Achoibam Bonbihari were present and they also deposited a large number of arms and ammunition. Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh, Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam, severall ministers, the state Chief Secretary, the DGP, GOC, IG (Assam Rifles) and other senior officials attended the function.
UPKK joined the peace process under the leadership of its president Achoibam Bonbihari, general secretary Konthoujam Shanti, chief of army staff Mayengbam Maichon, home secretary Lemba, organizing secretary Lakpa, information and publicity secretary Laishram Brojen alias Khuman, deputy finance secretary Huidrom Angamba Meitei and others.
The first batch consisting of 51 ultras of UPPK was extricated from Myanmar through Tamu and Moreh on February 4, 2013 with the help of Assam Rifles and state police commandos. The second batch consisting of 27 ultras was extricated on March 19, 2013 through Nagaland border from the camp at Taka located in Myanmar.
Finally, one self-styled major of the outfit was later extricated in the third operation on April 17, 2013 from Heikol camp, also in Myanmar.
Throughout these operations the AR played a key role in terms of tactical support, manpower support and thereafter in hosting the group with them till date.
They brought 37 weapons including one SLR, 21 HK-33 rifles, four pistols, two lathod guns, one each of M-22 rifle,
AK-56 rifle, Type 81 rifle, A-4 rifle, A-1rifle, MG A-2, MG M-23, MG MK-3 and RPG. In addition to many hand grenades, the UPPK also deposited 5742 of 5.56 ammunition and 507 rounds of 7.62 mm ammunition.
The tripartite MoU was signed by Shambhu Singh, Joint Secretary (NE) on behalf of the Home Ministry and DR J Suresh Babu, Principal Secretary (Home) on behalf of the state Government. On behalf of the UPPK, the MoU was signed by the outfit’s president Bonbihari, its home secretary Lemba and chief of army Maichon.
Manipur Government with financial assistance of the Ministry of Home Affairs is starting the construction of designated camp to host these ultras, Principal Secretary Suresh Babu said in a statement.
He said every effort will be made to ensure that these ultras who have come forward with a lot of faith in the Government are settled properly very soon.
As part of the rehabilitation package, they will be paid a lump sum of Rs 2.50 lakh which will be kept in fixed deposit for a period of two years, he added.
However, this fixed deposit will be allowed as ‘collateral guarantee’ for mobilizing loans for self-employment programmes, Babu added.
He added in addition every cadre will be paid Rs 4000 per month as stipend for meeting their expenditure for a period of two years while further informing that the Central Government has already released Rs 14 crores in the last week for meeting the expenditure for the groups which have joined peace process till date.
On February 13 this year, several factions of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) and Kanglei Yaon Kanna Lup (MDF) joined the peace process during a home coming ceremony at the 1st Bn of MR. In all, 200 ultras along with 138 weapons were laid down during the function.

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Manipur’s UPPK insurgent group surrenders to join national mainstream – Business Standard

KanglaOnlineManipur's UPPK insurgent group surrenders to join national mainstreamBusiness StandardAll members of the United People's Party of Kangleipak (UPPK) insurgent group surrendered before authorities in Imphal on Friday.ddressing a press…


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Manipur's UPPK insurgent group surrenders to join national mainstream
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All members of the United People's Party of Kangleipak (UPPK) insurgent group surrendered before authorities in Imphal on Friday.ddressing a press conference, Principal Secretary (Home) of the Manipur Government Suresh Babu said the rebels,
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CM applauds European Manipuri Association

Mail News Service Imphal, May 24 : The Chief Minister of Manipur, Okram Ibobi Singh extended warm greetings and best wishes to the European Manipur Association (EMA) which is underway once again to hold a 2 day annual convention cum social gathering of European Manipuri Diasporas and their friends, starting from 25th to 26th of […]

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Imphal, May 24 : The Chief Minister of Manipur, Okram Ibobi Singh extended warm greetings and best wishes to the European Manipur Association (EMA) which is underway once again to hold a 2 day annual convention cum social gathering of European Manipuri Diasporas and their friends, starting from 25th to 26th of May at Worchester, near Birmingham, UK.
The Chief Minister in his message said, “Despite the limitations and tininess of our State we are proud that the presence of Manipuri Diasporas are ever widening across the globe.
An Annual gathering for them is very significant as it gives them a chance to know each other, bring them together to share and exchange ideas and views , and above all to create an atmosphere of ‘Home Away from Home.”
On the invitation extended to his son, Surjakumar Okram, for the event, on a separate note to the Chairperson of EMA, the Chief Minister regretting his son’s unavailability to attend the event owing to prior commitment for a tour to Myanmar he further shared , “ I look forward that the said gathering will be an ideal forum for the Manipuri living , serving and studying abroad to get to know and help each other, and put their heads together to bring about a better Manipur Society in the years to come.”
Every year in summer EMA organises an annual convention cum social gathering providing a platform to Manipuri Diasporas and their friends to uphold our culture and tradition; and to provide an atmosphere of ‘home away from home’.
Annual event of EMA is a significant event for the organisation and its members apart from the social in nature gathering but also to discuss many key issues of EMA and its members with the back ground of Manipur as the origin of our members. This year, the event is being organised at: Highball Centre, Hanley Swan, Malvern, Worchester, Wr8 0dx, Near Birmingham.
The Executive committee welcomes all the Manipuri Diasporas in Europe and their friends to attend this event irrespective of their advance booking or not said Somorendro Khangembam, Gen Secy, EMA in a press hand out.

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Deka last man to summit Everest : NE Expedition

Mail News Service Imphal, May 24 : Manish Deka from Assam, who is part of the 1st North East India Mt. Everest Expedition made his successful summit to the Mt. Everest on 24th May 2012 at 5.45AM (1ST). The total number of successful summiter from the expedition as of now stands at 11. After Tarun […]

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Imphal, May 24 : Manish Deka from Assam, who is part of the 1st North East India Mt. Everest Expedition made his successful summit to the Mt. Everest on 24th May 2012 at 5.45AM (1ST). The total number of successful summiter from the expedition as of now stands at 11. After Tarun Saikia, Manish Deka is the second climber from Assam to summit the Mt. Everest successfully.
Puyam Mohon from Manipur made his summit of Mt. Everest on 19th May 2013. The expedition is being sponsored by North Eastern Council, Shillong and is being supported by Planning Department, Govt. of Manipur and being implemented by Manipur Mountaineering and Trekking Association, Manipur. O. Ibobi Singh, Chief Minister, Manipur is the Chief Patron and aDS Poonia, Chief Secretary, Manipur is the Chef de-Mission.
This is the first time that 11 mountaineers from North East India have made their successful summit of Mt. Everest on a single expedition. The expedition was flagged off by President of India on 20th March 2013.
N. Bidyapati from Manipur and Wansuk Myrthong from Meghalaya became the first women Everest summiter from their respective states. N. Chingkheinganba from Manipur became the youngest Indian to scale the Mt. Everest; Anshu Jamsenpa created a history by being the only mother of 2 who scaled the Mt. Everest for the third time. David and Tarun Saikia became the first Everest summiter from Mizoram and Assam.
The Govt. of Assam had earlier announced a cash award of Rs. 20 Lakhs for Tarun Saikia and Govt. of Manipur had announced a cash incentive of Rs. 10 Lakhs each for summiters from Manipur and 1 lakhs for the Manipuri mountaineers who attempted. Further Govt. of Meghalaya had announced promotion of Ms. Wansuk in Meghalaya Police.
With today’s summit the 1st North East India Mt. Everest Expedition has come to an end. The team will be departing for Lukla and further to Kathmandu. They will be arriving at Delhi on 30th May 2013 led by their team leader Dr. L. Surjit, Leader of the expedition.

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Nobody should interfere in working of CBI: Narayanasamy

New Delhi, May 24 (ANI): Minister of State in Prime Minister’s office (PMO), V. Narayanasamy, on Friday said that no one should interfere in the working of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and added that it should be given a free hand to investigate any matter. “As far as the CBI autonomy as far […]

New Delhi, May 24 (ANI): Minister of State in Prime Minister’s office (PMO), V. Narayanasamy, on Friday said that no one should interfere in the working of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and added that it should be given a free hand to investigate any matter.
“As far as the CBI autonomy as far as the investigation is concerned yesterday we had a meeting under the chairmanship of P Chidambaram, the Honourable Prime Minister constituted the group of ministers to look into the matter. We discussed several issues related to the autonomy to the CBI,” he told media here.
“The Supreme Court judgement has clearly mentioned that the overall superintendence and administrative control can remain with the government specially the department of personnel as well as the investigation part is concerned the CBI should be given the free hand to investigate the matter. Nobody should interfere in the investigation process of CBI,” Narayanasamy added.
Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh had recently formed a Group of Ministers (GoM) headed by Finance Minister P. Chidambaram to decide the plan of action to insulate the investigating agency from external influence.
Besides Chidambaram, the GoM has External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid, newly-appointed Law Minister Kapil Sibal, Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari and Minister of State for Personnel V. Narayanasamy as members.
The government’s move came after the Supreme Court had called the CBI “a caged parrot” that “speaks in its master”s voice after the investigating agency admitted in an affidavit that Ashwani Kumar, who quit as the Law Minister, and senior officials of the Prime Minister”s Office and the coal ministry had made certain changes in the report on the allocation of coal blocks.
The apex court, which reserved its harshest words for the CBI, calling it a “caged parrot with many masters”, stressed the need for the CBI to operate independently of the political establishment.
“You are not a constable or head constable. You are a premier investigating agency and must learn to work under pressure. It (probe) is not a collaborative exercise between the CBI and ministry officials … It is a sordid saga of many masters and one parrot,” it said. (ANI)

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Physically challenged person molested

SHILLONG, May 24 NNN: A new case of crime against women from the West Garo Hills region in Danabollonggre of Meghalaya was revealed, according to a delayed report. The incident took place on May 18, at about 2 pm when a physically handicapped girl was molested by a fish trader who had tried to offer […]

SHILLONG, May 24 NNN: A new case of crime against women from the West Garo Hills region in Danabollonggre of Meghalaya was revealed, according to a delayed report.
The incident took place on May 18, at about 2 pm when a physically handicapped girl was molested by a fish trader who had tried to offer her biscuits before trying to take advantage of the situation and of her being alone. The incident has shocked the whole neighbourhood as the girl is only 14 years old, while also being physically handicapped and suffering from severe epileptic fits.
Danabollonggre, a small hamlet of a 133 people in the Gambegre constituency is about 22 km from the district headquarters, Tura.
A case in this connection was only filed today by the parents of the girl who was molested. The molested girl related the incident stating she had asked the molester to run as she was not going to give in without a fight. The molester ran after he heard small children came towards the house.
In September 2012, the same trader had tried to rape another girl of a neighbouring village.
He had chased the girl who was in the field moving cattle when he found her completely alone. The girl ran towards her house, when the man turned back. The incident was reported by the girl to her elder sister, who kept mum thinking the girl may have been mistaken. However, after the second attempt on the physically handicapped girl, the first incident came to light.
The molester who was a regular visitor to the area trying to sell fish to the villagers was identified by the villagers, who however could not give complete details as the person had given a false name to the villagers. The villagers said the person identified himself as Sunil Ali and said he was from a village in the Rajabala constituency, both of which may be false. No arrests have been made as the trader is still absconding. Incidentally, both the girls who have been molested are minors.

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