Gaikhangam clarifies over ‘stripping’ escort of MLA Risom

Clarifying over the so called ‘stripping of security cover’ of Ukhrul A C MLA Samuel Risom as reported in some sections of the media, Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam, who also holds the portfolio of Home, has clarified that there was no such case as s…

Clarifying over the so called ‘stripping of security cover’ of Ukhrul A C MLA Samuel Risom as reported in some sections of the media, Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam, who also holds the portfolio of Home, has clarified that there was no such case as stripping of security cover Source Hueiyen News Service

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Congress initiates reconciliation process

Taking serious note of the antagonistic positions adopted by different communities in the aftermath of the Chandel outrage, the ruling Congress party has initiated a number of measures to restore peace and harmony in the State Source The Sangai Express

Taking serious note of the antagonistic positions adopted by different communities in the aftermath of the Chandel outrage, the ruling Congress party has initiated a number of measures to restore peace and harmony in the State Source The Sangai Express

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Ukhrul tense, DC’s vehicle set aflame

A public condolence for the two Kongkan villagers who were shot dead by cadres of UNLF on December 28 was organised on Sunday afternoon at Tangkhul Naga Long ground and tension simmered out by nightfall in Ukhrul with the torching of a vehicle Source…

A public condolence for the two Kongkan villagers who were shot dead by cadres of UNLF on December 28 was organised on Sunday afternoon at Tangkhul Naga Long ground and tension simmered out by nightfall in Ukhrul with the torching of a vehicle Source Hueiyen News Service Pamreiso Shimray

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UPF confident of political dialogue

The United People’s Front UPF , one of the two conglomerates of Kuki UG groups under SoO pact with the Government of India and Government of Manipur has exuded confidence that a political dialogue would be initiated very soon Source The Sangai Expr…

The United People’s Front UPF , one of the two conglomerates of Kuki UG groups under SoO pact with the Government of India and Government of Manipur has exuded confidence that a political dialogue would be initiated very soon Source The Sangai Express

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UNC appreciates bandh support

United Naga Council UNC has acknowledged the cooperation and solidarity of the Naga public towards the successful enforcement of the 72 hours bandh called in Naga areas with effect from midnight of December 26 to midnight of December 29 Source Hu…

United Naga Council UNC has acknowledged the cooperation and solidarity of the Naga public towards the successful enforcement of the 72 hours bandh called in Naga areas with effect from midnight of December 26 to midnight of December 29 Source Hueiyen News Service

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UKLF celebrates Christmas

The Kuki army United Kuki Liberation Front celebrated Christmas at its general headquarters Nazareth Muvanphoi camp, Chandel district from December 24 to 26 with pomp and show where all the rank and files of the cadres took part Source The Sangai …

The Kuki army United Kuki Liberation Front celebrated Christmas at its general headquarters Nazareth Muvanphoi camp, Chandel district from December 24 to 26 with pomp and show where all the rank and files of the cadres took part Source The Sangai Express

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Zeliangrong bodies refute Army version of Noney incident

Strongly refuting to the version of the PIB Defence Wing on the alleged picking up and harassment incident of two civilians inckuding a student union leader at Noney few days ago, the Zeliangrong Youth Front ZYF and Zeliangeong Students Union Manipur…

Strongly refuting to the version of the PIB Defence Wing on the alleged picking up and harassment incident of two civilians inckuding a student union leader at Noney few days ago, the Zeliangrong Youth Front ZYF and Zeliangeong Students Union Manipur ZSUM clarified the two civilians in question do not have any nexus with any militant outfit Source Hueiyen News Service Newmai News Network

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Dy CM clarifies on escort denial allegation

Outrightly rejecting allegations by the Ukhrul Assembly Constituency MLA Samuel Risom that he was denied security escort for his Ukhrul visit recently, Deputy chief Minister Gaikhangam today clarified that the Government only suggested that the NPF MLA…

Outrightly rejecting allegations by the Ukhrul Assembly Constituency MLA Samuel Risom that he was denied security escort for his Ukhrul visit recently, Deputy chief Minister Gaikhangam today clarified that the Government only suggested that the NPF MLA cancel the proposed visit on security ground Source The Sangai Express

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Tribal lawyers react

Reacting to ‘stripping of security cover’ for MLA of 44 ST Ukhrul A C Samuel Risom, All Tribal Lawyers’ Association, Manipur has asserted that it is the sovereign duty of the MLA to visit his home constituency and there is no one to take away his freed…

Reacting to ‘stripping of security cover’ for MLA of 44 ST Ukhrul A C Samuel Risom, All Tribal Lawyers’ Association, Manipur has asserted that it is the sovereign duty of the MLA to visit his home constituency and there is no one to take away his freedom of movement without any valid order from a competent authority Source Hueiyen News Service

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KCP clarifies on Napet Palli incident

The three individuals involved in molesting a young girl from Risophung village at Napet Palli on December 24 have no relation, whatsoever, with the KCP and the party will initiate suitable action against the trio for misusing and maligning image of th…

The three individuals involved in molesting a young girl from Risophung village at Napet Palli on December 24 have no relation, whatsoever, with the KCP and the party will initiate suitable action against the trio for misusing and maligning image of the organisation, said S Mangal, the outfit’s member in charge of Information Publicity Source The Sangai Express

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Killing of two hunters at Kamjong sparks strong protest, rally staged at Ukhrul district Hqs Ukhrul erupts in violence, DC’s vehicle torched

Tension ran high at Ukhrul district today over the killing of two hunters at Kongkan village in Kamjong sub division on December 28, with Ukhrul town erupting in violence in the evening Source The Sangai Express Newmai News Network

Tension ran high at Ukhrul district today over the killing of two hunters at Kongkan village in Kamjong sub division on December 28, with Ukhrul town erupting in violence in the evening Source The Sangai Express Newmai News Network

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Drive launched against hunting in Thoubal

The Kakching Forest Division has launched a drive against poaching in an attempt to check the activities of hunters in Thoubal district Source The Sangai Express

The Kakching Forest Division has launched a drive against poaching in an attempt to check the activities of hunters in Thoubal district Source The Sangai Express

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UCM to fix deadline to Govt for arresting Livingstone

United Committee Manipur UCM is all set to submit a memorandum to the Chief Minister along with fixing a deadline for arresting Livingstone and taking up necessary legal actions against him in connection with Chandel molestation case Source Hueiye…

United Committee Manipur UCM is all set to submit a memorandum to the Chief Minister along with fixing a deadline for arresting Livingstone and taking up necessary legal actions against him in connection with Chandel molestation case Source Hueiyen News Service

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No Let Up In Movement Against The Continued Imposition Of Army Act Mass rally urges for AFSPA abolition

Demanding abolition or complete repeal of Armed Forces Special Powers Act from Manipur, a mass rally was taken out today at Kiyam Wangmataba, Thoubal under the aegis of the Centre for Women Empowerment which was followed by a public meeting at Kiyam Wa…

Demanding abolition or complete repeal of Armed Forces Special Powers Act from Manipur, a mass rally was taken out today at Kiyam Wangmataba, Thoubal under the aegis of the Centre for Women Empowerment which was followed by a public meeting at Kiyam Wangmataba community hall Source The Sangai Express

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Bar Association to discuss further course of actions on Jan 2

Condemning the alleged silent attitude of the State Government over the demands of non absorption of Judges of Gauhati high Court in the High Court of Manipur except those appointed from Manipur, High Court Bar Association has convened a meeting on Jan…

Condemning the alleged silent attitude of the State Government over the demands of non absorption of Judges of Gauhati high Court in the High Court of Manipur except those appointed from Manipur, High Court Bar Association has convened a meeting on January 2, 2013 to discuss further course of actions to be taken up in pursuance of its demands Source Hueiyen News Service

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UNC asks Nagas to be ready

Apart from acknowledging the co operation of the public during the 72 hour bandh , the United Naga Council has urged the Naga people to be on the ready in the coming days Source The Sangai Express

Apart from acknowledging the co operation of the public during the 72 hour bandh , the United Naga Council has urged the Naga people to be on the ready in the coming days Source The Sangai Express

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Rape victim detained in police custody

In a rare case of its kind, a rape victim was produced before the court and made to confront directly with the accused, defying all set norms to be carried out Source Hueiyen News Service

In a rare case of its kind, a rape victim was produced before the court and made to confront directly with the accused, defying all set norms to be carried out Source Hueiyen News Service

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New power scheme

IMPHAL, Dec 30 UNA : As a New Year gift, the Manipur electricity department is all set to launch a new scheme which a power consumer could get a benefit of 75% reduction of their total power due bill if the due bill is clear within a stipulated time. The scheme called “Incentive Scheme” will […]

IMPHAL, Dec 30 UNA : As a New Year gift, the Manipur electricity department is all set to launch a new scheme which a power consumer could get a benefit of 75% reduction of their total power due bill if the due bill is clear within a stipulated time.
The scheme called “Incentive Scheme” will launch on New Year day (January 1) and will be only for two months, that is, upto February 28.
Under the new scheme, if a consumer clears his or her due power bill within this two month period, authority of the power department will give a discount of 75% of the total due bill. The electricity department has a plan to extend the scheme for another one month if good response comes up from the consumers, an official source in the state electricity department said Sunday.
The new scheme will not cover offices under state and Central government, private undertaking, security establishments, autonomous district councils.
As per the source, the new scheme aims at collecting more revenue of the department from the default power consumers. None clearance of power bill by consumers has been a problem in improving the power supply in the state.
The department has a due of over Rs 231.66 crore which would be collected from the regular power consumers and the department is targeting to collect at least Rs 60 crore from the new scheme.
The department is all set to launch the scheme since a proposal for implementation of the new scheme was approved by a cabinet meeting convened on December 3 last under the chair of the chief minister O Ibobi Singh, the source added.
If regular power consumers fail to clear their due bills taking advantage of the new scheme, the department will take necessary action under Electricity Act 2003, the source said.
Power theft and non-clearance of power consumption charge by the consumers has been a real menace to the problem of power loss and the state electricity department has been launching stern drive in different parts of the state excluding the hill districts from the beginning of the year 2012.
The drive has been launched with an objective of solving the power crisis experiencing in the state as at the beginning of this year, overdue electricity bill of Rs 280 crores was with the regular consumers.
During the drive which is continuing till date, unauthorized power lines were disconnected and strict action were taken against the defaulters as per the electricity act.

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Protest over death of Hakim

Mail News Service Imphal, Dec 30: A large crowd stormed Lilong PS demanding punishment of those who were involved in the killing of Md. Abdul Hakim (36) of Lilong Haoreibi Turel Ahanbi today. A rally which started from near the residence of the victim stormed Lilong PS as shouted various slogans. A memorandum was also […]

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Imphal, Dec 30: A large crowd stormed Lilong PS demanding punishment of those who were involved in the killing of Md. Abdul Hakim (36) of Lilong Haoreibi Turel Ahanbi today.
A rally which started from near the residence of the victim stormed Lilong PS as shouted various slogans.
A memorandum was also submitted to CM through SDPO. The memorandum included punishment of those involved in the shooting of Hakim, a police officer not less than a DSP should investigate the case failing which banch will be launched on NH from January 2.
It may be mentioned here that Abdul Hakim was shot dead at Lilong Haoreibei Thong Ahanbi Duran Alup Road under Lilong PS in the morning of December 24.
In reply to the memorandum, the SDPO said police arrested four persons involved in the killing. They were Md. Ayub Khan (26), Lilong Turel Ahanbi Upak Thong Makha, Md. Nasir Ahmad (33) Lilong Turel Ahanbi, Md. Manor (38) Lilong Haoreibi Makha Leikai and Md. Islao Rahman (23) Lilong Haoreibi Turel Ahanbi near Dam.
The main accused is Abash Khan (31) of Thoubal Moijing. He had recently escaped from ortho general ward, JNIMS Hospital on December 22.

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UNLF lauds womenfolk of Jiribam

Imphal Dec 30 UNA: The United National Liberation Front (UNLF) charged the central security force for torturing and arresting of innocent person of Jiribam in a false allegation of UGs said UNLF on Sunday. The UNLF further clarified that Lourembam Bungton (35) s/o (L) Horsing of Kamrangkha of JIribam is not related to the outfit […]

Imphal Dec 30 UNA: The United National Liberation Front (UNLF) charged the central security force for torturing and arresting of innocent person of Jiribam in a false allegation of UGs said UNLF on Sunday.
The UNLF further clarified that Lourembam Bungton (35) s/o (L) Horsing of Kamrangkha of JIribam is not related to the outfit who was arrested by the Assam Rifles.
Arresting and torturing of the innocent person by the Indian security force clearly show that they did not have any respect or concern for the people of Manipur added UNLF press release.
Mention may be made here that due to frequent fake arrests staged by security personnel in Jiribam area, leaders and members of various Jiri based women’s bodies like AJMP, JIMPAL and WAKAK has attempted to ransack the house of a security personnel at Lakhipur yesterday.
However, the attempt was aborted when the security personnel produced Lourembam Bungton (35) s/o (L) Horsing of Kamrangkha and handed him over to the women folk.
L Bungton was arrested from his residence (Jiribam) by around five suspected security personnel in civic dress on December 27.
When the women folk enquired at the nearby AR post, they were reportedly told that no arrest was made. They were also told that a local AR man, who has been said to be involved in such arrest, was transferred from Jiribam a month ago.
Against at the response, several women folk asked the wife of the AR man to secure the release of Bungton. The women folk also warned the wife of the AR man that their house would be dismantled if Bungton was not released immediately.
Later, the man was handed over to the women folk.

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