Approved

IMPHAL, Feb 22: The president of Manipur Pradesh Congress Party, Gaikhangam has approved the joining of M. Manihar Singh, ex-MLA Wabagai A/C into the Indian National Congress with immediate effect. 

IMPHAL, Feb 22: The president of Manipur Pradesh Congress Party, Gaikhangam has approved the joining of M. Manihar Singh, ex-MLA Wabagai A/C into the Indian National Congress with immediate effect. 

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Approved

IMPHAL, Feb 22: The president of Manipur Pradesh Congress Party, Gaikhangam has approved the joining of M. Manihar Singh, ex-MLA Wabagai A/C into the Indian National Congress with immediate effect. 

IMPHAL, Feb 22: The president of Manipur Pradesh Congress Party, Gaikhangam has approved the joining of M. Manihar Singh, ex-MLA Wabagai A/C into the Indian National Congress with immediate effect. 

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Orphanage home inaugurated

IMPHAL, Feb 22: In a concerted effort to help the poor and downtrodden children of villages located in Senapati district, Brigadier AK Narula, Commander 59 Mountain Brigade inaugurated the newly… Read more »

IMPHAL, Feb 22: In a concerted effort to help the poor and downtrodden children of villages located in Senapati district, Brigadier AK Narula, Commander 59 Mountain Brigade inaugurated the newly constructed Orphanage Home & Compassion Residential Academy at village Kathiko Karong yesterday.
According to a release of PIB Defence wing Imphal, Robin RH, President, Compassion Children Ministries (CCM) extended a warm welcome to the Commander on behalf of CCM.  He expressed that CCM being a non-profit charitable organisation, is working voluntarily for the welfare of the downtrodden orphans without any government support and hence needs assistance of the Army for its smooth functioning.
 Later, Brigadier AK Narula, Commander 59 Mountain Brigade in his speech appreciated the effort and initiative taken by Compassion Children Ministries (CCM) to help and educate the poor and downtrodden children of villages and assured them that Army will be ever willing to provide the necessary assistance the release added.

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AR donates tailoring equipments

IMPHAl Feb 22: 12 MARATHA LI of 9 Sector under HQ IGAR(South) donated tailoring machines and accessories  to womenfolk of Malom village on 22 Feb 11 in a simple function… Read more »

IMPHAl Feb 22: 12 MARATHA LI of 9 Sector under HQ IGAR(South) donated tailoring machines and accessories  to womenfolk of Malom village on 22 Feb 11 in a simple function held at Tulihal. An interactive session with villagers and unit officers and ladies was also organized. It is worth mentioning that 12 MARATHA LI had sponsored Embroidery training for a number of girls from Malom village.  With provision of this equipment, the girls can effectively utilize the skills they gained in training according to a release of PRO, IGAR (South)

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Paobitek locals laud MPCC VP

IMPHAL, Feb 22: The Paobitek Youth Development Organization has lauded the vice-president of MPCC Sagolsem Achouba for installing a 100 KVA transformer at Paobitek Muslim area. A release of the… Read more »

IMPHAL, Feb 22: The Paobitek Youth Development Organization has lauded the vice-president of MPCC Sagolsem Achouba for installing a 100 KVA transformer at Paobitek Muslim area.
A release of the organization said that the very benevolent action of Achouba has electrified several households of ward no. 2, 3 and 4 under Thongkhong Laxmi Bazar Nagar Panchayat, and also wished for his success in the coming general election.

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Paobitek locals laud MPCC VP

IMPHAL, Feb 22: The Paobitek Youth Development Organization has lauded the vice-president of MPCC Sagolsem Achouba for installing a 100 KVA transformer at Paobitek Muslim area. A release of the… Read more »

IMPHAL, Feb 22: The Paobitek Youth Development Organization has lauded the vice-president of MPCC Sagolsem Achouba for installing a 100 KVA transformer at Paobitek Muslim area.
A release of the organization said that the very benevolent action of Achouba has electrified several households of ward no. 2, 3 and 4 under Thongkhong Laxmi Bazar Nagar Panchayat, and also wished for his success in the coming general election.

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Condolence

IMPHAL, Feb 22: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Manipur Pradesh, has condoled the sudden demise of Brahmacharimayum Robindro Sharma who was the ex-president and active member of BJP Bishnupur District…. Read more »

IMPHAL, Feb 22: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Manipur Pradesh, has condoled the sudden demise of Brahmacharimayum Robindro Sharma who was the ex-president and active member of BJP Bishnupur District.
A release of BJP Manipur Pradesh said that a condolence meeting for the demise of Robindro was held today at the head office of BJP Manipur under the chair of state president Sh. Shantikumar.

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Traffic Jams at Traffic Points in Imphal City

Source: Emailed by Sanabam Bhagat Dear Sir, There are frequent traffic jams in most important traffic points, such as the ones near Head Post Office, Nityaibai Chuthek, West Kangla Gate,… Read more »

Source: Emailed by Sanabam Bhagat

Dear Sir,

There are frequent traffic jams in most important traffic points, such as the ones near Head Post Office, Nityaibai Chuthek, West Kangla Gate, Keisampat Jn., PWD Head Office, Khoyathong, North AOC and Chingmeirong Khongnang Ani Karak. But the severest of all is happening at Nityaibai Chuthek and West Kangla gate as all the highways of Manipur passes through these traffic points.

Adding to the already congested traffic is the unserviceable roads at western side of Naga Nullahs due to heavy clearance and construction works currently in progress.

Besides, the big outdated traffic islands at Nityaibai Chuthek and Western Gate of Kangla is the culprit for the most severe traffic congestion at Imphal which also baffled the traffic lights system installed there. As a result no traffic lights signal installed there could be used to control the traffic at such places. The designer of the system might not have thought of encountering such a traffic system created by Manipur. Nowhere; at least in major Indian cities do we find such traffic islands at traffic congestion junctions, the idea which everybody knows except the govt.

Isn’t it time to bulldoze the two big traffic islands and restore smooth traffic or wait, torture and waste extra oil for more time till people are accustomed to it and start to live with it without any complaint as usual.

An excellent and the only example of easing traffic and successful use of traffic lights is there at near post office, because there is no traffic islands there. The one at Keisampat could also work well if the Naga Nullah roads are wide enough which is currently under construction. Of course traffic lights are yet to be installed there.

Let good sense prevail with the govt.and help cure traffic congestion at the heart of the Imphal city which normally shouldn’t have happened if those two traffic islands which serves more for a cosmetic than purposeful ones are removed for the welfare of the commuters which include ministers as well.

With Regards,
Sanabam Bhagat, Email: sanabam_meitei@yahoo.com

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Armed movement caused by oppression of innocent people: RK Meghen

IMPHAL, Feb 21: The chairman of the proscribed UNLF, RK Meghen has stated that the armed separatist movement prevalent in Manipur has evolved out of the oppression of innocent people… Read more »

IMPHAL, Feb 21: The chairman of the proscribed UNLF, RK Meghen has stated that the armed separatist movement prevalent in Manipur has evolved out of the oppression of innocent people carried out by the Indian forces.
RK Meghen stated this to media-persons today while he was produced before the special NIA Court at Guwahati along with other top leaders of UNLF including M. Joy, S. Rakesh, M. Ibohal, M. Landhoni and Maniton.
He further maintained that the Government of India does not have any policy for having negotiations with unarmed organizations, but it has been negotiating with various armed organizations.
The UNLF wants solution through democratic means and this has been supported by United Nations. The people have to play vital roles in bringing solution through democratic means, Meghen enjoined.
He also appealed to the people of Manipur to stand united and form a unified force regardless of caste or community to crush all external influences.
The leaders of UNLF were produced before the special NIA court today after the NIA has submitted the charge-sheet against 19 leaders of the outfit.
Only six of them were produced today while the rest of 13 members of the UNLF will be produced before the NIA court on March 7.
On the other hand, the bail application for M. Landhoni will be heard on February 28.
Meanwhile, a large number of people from Manipur, Assam and Mizoram numbering about 200 held a demonstration today near the complex of NIA court at Guwahati. They shouted slogans such as `We want plebiscite`, `UNLF not waging war against India`, `Chairman Sanayaima and other members of UNLF are not criminals`, `They are defenders of the right to self-determination of Manipuri people`, `NIA should transfer Sanayaima and other cases to Government of Manipur`, `We want permanent peace in Manipur` etc.
A release of People for Self-determination of Manipur also said that the UNLF is not a terrorist organization. It is just fighting for the right to self-determination of the people of Manipur which has been deprived by the Indian government by forcing the then Maharaja of Manipur Budhachandra to sign the merger agreement in 1949.
The organization also demanded plebiscite through which the lost freedom of Manipur can be restored. 

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Rock Band – Divine Connection, Kohima

Source: Article/Picture from  www.nagamusic.com Divine Connection was formed as Christian rock band on the 30th  sept 2004 and made its début in dream café  Kohima which was sponsored by Life… Read more »

Source: Article/Picture from  www.nagamusic.com

Divine Connection was formed as Christian rock band on the 30th  sept 2004 and made its début in dream café  Kohima which was sponsored by Life pro. 

It went on to win the MTV’s “Rock On” reality Rock Music show in 2011.  http://kanglaonline.com/2011/02/divine-connection-band-from-kohima-wins-mtv-rock-on/

Dvine Connection Kohima. Source: nagamusic.com

Initially it consisted of five members with:

Vocal: Obed Kath 

Guitars: Zakie

Keyboard Ruth Nukhu 

Drum: Yanpo

Bass: Mhathung Odyuo

 Later on Zakie and Ruth had to leave the band cause of personal reasons. For the for first two years the band was confined to playing locally. In dec 2006 the band collaborated with Joey Woch on the guitars and Neisakuo Noudi on the keys and participated in the first ever Hornbill National Rock contest and came out winning second. Obed also bagged the best vocalist. Soon after, the pair had to leave to pursue their own profession as music teachers. Joey is a full time music teacher in Dimapur and Neisakuo is teaching piano in Delhi.

 Right now the band is experimenting with different genre of music. The first album consists of a blend of rock, jazz, funk, NU metal and modern rock.

 On 27th June 07 Aseu (who also begged the best guitarist in the hornbill fest 2006) joined the band. Unfortunately after exactly after one year with the band Aseu after getting married discontinued with the band for some personal unknown reasons. The band has performed in and around the state, Manipur, Shillong, Delhi, Nongpoh, and just recently played at the roots festival at dimapur etc.. The band has also released its début album on the 11th of july and hotel Japfu Ashok. 

All the members are all committed to pursue music full time. As of the moment only Yanpo has a regular job and work as a private advocate in Kohima. Among the band members Obed Kath is married and has a son who has turn two this year. The objective of the band is to promote positive music. They believe that young people can enjoy good music without indulging in sex, drugs, alcohol and violence. It is also a Para church and believes in Testifying the love of Jesus whenever and where ever possible. Till date the band has worked with youths in collaboration with various churches around the state and some neighboring states as well. The band is open to any programme’s and shows relating to social and humanitarian cause.
Listen to Divine connection Music .

Watch Divine Connection on MTV Rock On

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New traffic norms for Imphal

IMPHAL Feb 21: To ensure free movement of traffic, the Directorate of Transport has laid down new traffic rules. A press release by deputy director of Transport A Shivadas states… Read more »

IMPHAL Feb 21: To ensure free movement of traffic, the Directorate of Transport has laid down new traffic rules. A press release by deputy director of Transport A Shivadas states that with immediate effect ,all heavy vehicles coming from Imphal East will not be allowed to proceed towards Imphal west via Minuthong and Sanjenthong.
 Heavy vehicles coming from Thoubal will be diverted from Singjamei towards Singjamei New Bridge and those proceeding towards northern side of NH 39 will be diverted towards Pishumthong from the Traffic point, however buses shall be allowed to proceed towards Keisampat traffic point and move towards Mayai Lambi.
Trucks from Mayang Imphal will be diverted at Khagempalli crossing to Kwakeithel bazaar towards Lamphel bus parking via Tera Bazar, Naoremthong, Uripok, RIMS and the same route will have to be followed on return and the buses coming from Mayang Imphal shall be diverted towards Tiddim road from Keishampat Traffic point.
Further, buses coming from Tiddim road shall be diverted from Kwakeithel bazaar towards Khagempalli crossing via Mayai Lambi and to Keisampat for parking. Trucks coming from Tiddim side will be diverted from Kwakeithel bazar towards Khagempalli crossing and move towards Singjamei Traffic point via Pishumthong.
Buses coming from Sagolband road will park at Moirang leirak machin and trucks coming from NH 53 will be diverted from Tera Lukram Leirak either towards Naoremthong ,Uripok or Tiddim road.
All buses coming from Uripok Kangchup road will have to park at JAS petrol pump at Uripok, whereas trucks coming from UK road shall be diverted towards Uripok canteen road, the release states.
Trucks coming from Sekmai and DM road will be diverted at Khongnang Ani Karak towards Lamlong bridge or Minuthong or Singjamei bridge via Wangkhei Kongba and Nandeibam Leikai road. Buses will be diverted at Khongnang ani karak towards the Capitol project and park at Khuyathong. The directive also ceased movement of all vehicular traffic along wahengbam Laikai Road, Nagamapal road from Khuyathong turning to Kasturi bridge is temporary suspended. All vehicles except two whellers are not allowed from the entry point towards Moirang Leirak or Babuthoing.
Private vehicles are allowed to exit towards Sagolband road from Wahengbam Leikai traffic junction.
Parking for commercial vehicles initially parked along Wahengbam road stretch has been temporary suspended and shifted along Nagamapal road and UK road and will move towards Mahrani bridge towards UK road.
Further, commercial vehicles coming from Indo Burma road shall be diverted at GPO Traffic junction towards Sanjenthong to the parking place via Checkon and Minuthong. Autos parked at the front of IMC buildings will move towards LIC junction and cross Minuthong, Checkon and Sanjenthong. The order was issued in consultation with the traffic police, the release stated.

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HRLN Director apologizes for false report

Original Source: The Imphal Free Press IMPHAL Feb 21: Director of Human Rights Law Network , Meihoubam Rakesh has expressed regret for issuing distorted and false press releases regarding payment… Read more »

Original Source: The Imphal Free Press

IMPHAL Feb 21: Director of Human Rights Law Network , Meihoubam Rakesh has expressed regret for issuing distorted and false press releases regarding payment of financial assistance under Indira Awaj Yojana in Thoubal District.

The director tenders apology for causing inconvenience to district authorities of Thoubal district due to publication of the said press release which was duly carried as a news item on the February 19 issues of major news publications. Rakesh further clarified that the distorted facts was inadvertently included in the press release of HRLN due to bonafide mistake while reporting the incident of an IAY beneficiary ,namely Potsangbam Sobita Devi of Wangjing Tekcha Leikai of Thouabl District.

The Director further clarified that the DC , and the Executive Director , DRDA of Thoubal are not related to the said incident as reported by HRLN. Also, Executive Director DRDA Thoubal is not the DC of Thoubal as reported. The Executive Director did not summon P Sobita on February 17 and no compensation was awarded by the Executive Director DRDA to Sobita.The payment was however done at the office of the Block Development Officer ,Thoubal.

Update (February 22): This  is related to the news  DC compensates IAY scam victim

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UBI Ukhrul in sorry state

Sir, With due respect, I wish to state the following lines for your kind consideration in publishing this letter. That the services of the United Bank of India(UBI) in Ukhrul… Read more »

Sir,
With due respect, I wish to state the following lines for your kind consideration in publishing this letter. That the services of the United Bank of India(UBI) in Ukhrul is in a sorry state. I along with hundreds of othercustomers face a lot of difficulties in basic services in transaction. Even to get our accounts updated in the Pass book is not available. This problem has been persisting for the past so many months.

I have been to Imphal at UBI and there-in-order to get updating the accounts in the passbook,the staff manning the Counter demanded certain amount for the service. That has been quite a disappointment. The hassle of incurring expenditure to travel to Imphal just to get the updating done and then the extra monetary demand for the basic service provided. I on behalf of other customers would like to know why this failure of service amenities in Ukhrul and why it cannot be rectified. It ultimately amounts to negligence. It is high time that technology, infrastructure and humanresource in our District/State needs immediate up gradation.

Your concern for quality Service will be highly appreciated.

Yours faithfully,
L.John Tangkhul,
Tangrei, Ukhrul Dist. Manipur.

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AIM lifts 4th Loktak football trophy

IMPHAL, Feb 20: AIM has become the champion of 4th Loktak football tournament after defeating NEROCA by 2-1 goals in the final match held today at the ground of Moirang… Read more »

IMPHAL, Feb 20: AIM has become the champion of 4th Loktak football tournament after defeating NEROCA by 2-1 goals in the final match held today at the ground of Moirang Multipurpose Higher Secondary School.

The winning goals of AIM were scored by Naoton and Roshan in 48th and 81st minutes of the match respectively while the solitary goal of NEROCA was scored by T. Dhiren in 41st minute.

The champion AIM was awarded a cash prize of Rs 40,000 along with the trophy while runner-up NEROCA bagged cash prize of Rs 20,000 with trophy.

Thomas of NEROCA was given the best player award while the award for fair play team was presented to YWC Thambalkhong.
The final match of the tournament was graced by YAS minister N. Biren as the chief guest and MLA M. Prithiviraj as the president.

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Koijam Yaima memorial football

IMPHAL, Feb 20: FC Imphal and ISAV Kongpal ended in 1-1 draw in the inaugural match of 6th Cash Prize (late) Koijam Yaima Memorial Veteran Football Tournament held at XI… Read more »

IMPHAL, Feb 20: FC Imphal and ISAV Kongpal ended in 1-1 draw in the inaugural match of 6th Cash Prize (late) Koijam Yaima Memorial Veteran Football Tournament held at XI Star Sporting Ground, Akampat.

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State women’s cycling team bags gold medal

IMPHAL, Feb 20: The state women’s cycling team comprising of Ch. Rameshwari, Th. Helen, Kh. Suchitra and Y. Sunita have bagged the gold medal in cycling team pursuit at the… Read more »

IMPHAL, Feb 20: The state women’s cycling team comprising of Ch. Rameshwari, Th. Helen, Kh. Suchitra and Y. Sunita have bagged the gold medal in cycling team pursuit at the ongoing 34th National Games being held at Jharkhand.

Ch. Rameshwari and Kh. Suchitra will also compete against each other in the final round of women’s individual sprint race.
On the other hand, Bikram will face Amrik Singh of Punjab in the final round of men’s sprint race tomorrow. 

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MFI CBC meeting held at Kohima

KOHIMA, Feb 20 (NEPS): A meeting of MFI Central Board Committee (CBC) was held today under the chairmanship of MFI president  Oken Jeet Sandham at Hotel Japfu, Kohima, to approve… Read more »

KOHIMA, Feb 20 (NEPS): A meeting of MFI Central Board Committee (CBC) was held today under the chairmanship of MFI president  Oken Jeet Sandham at Hotel Japfu, Kohima, to approve various Committees of MFI. After a thorough deliberation as to how the National Federation (MFI) should be effectively run and streamlined, various committees which were tabled during the Meeting have been approved. MFI secretary general and technical chairman, O Manglemajo, MFI national joint secretary Ng Jeet Khumancha, MFI senior executive member L Kennedy and other MFI Members attended the said meeting. The Committees which have been approved are Muaythai Development Committee, Muaythai Tournament Committee, Muaythai Seminar and Workshop Committee, Muaythai Financial Committee, Muaythai Safety Committee, Muaythai Advisory Committee, Muaythai Disciplinary Committee, Muaythai Legal Committee, Muaythai Medical Committee, Muaythai Equipment Committee, Muaythai Coordination Committee and Muaythai Publication Committee.

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Divine Connection band from Kohima wins MTV Rock On

Source:  MTV ROCK ON Website: http://mtv.in.com/rockon/ After putting up a very tough fight DIVINE CONNECTION WIN Kurkure Desi Beats Rock On with MTV! About Divine Connection Divine Connection is a… Read more »

Source:  MTV ROCK ON

Website: http://mtv.in.com/rockon/

After putting up a very tough fight DIVINE CONNECTION WIN Kurkure Desi Beats Rock On with MTV!

About Divine Connection

Divine Connection is a band from Kohima, Nagaland who play varied blend of rock music fused with jazz and funk. They are primarily involved with the Christian music scene and it will be interesting to see them incorporate other religions into their performance. They are a very tight and professional band. The front man of the band says that although he is unable to provide a luxurious lifestyle to his family by being a working musician, the fact that his four year old son recognizes his voice when he hears him on the radio makes it all worth it.

Watch the Divine Connection in Action

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