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NSCN faction not to interfere in elections

Dimapur, Jan 20 NNN : The Khole-Kitovi faction of the NSCN said today that it would not ‘interfere’ in the upcoming Manipur assembly elections. In a statement made available to Newmai News Network tonight, the NSCN-Khole/Kitovi group, also known as GPRN/NSCN, said that as per the resolution of the outfit’s ‘cabinet meeting’ held today has […]

Dimapur, Jan 20 NNN : The Khole-Kitovi faction of the NSCN said today that it would not ‘interfere’ in the upcoming Manipur assembly elections.
In a statement made available to Newmai News Network tonight, the NSCN-Khole/Kitovi group, also known as GPRN/NSCN, said that as per the resolution of the outfit’s ‘cabinet meeting’ held today has announced that it will not interfere in the upcoming assembly elections in Manipur.
“Naga peopel have been struggling for their right to self determination and it will be a betrayal if GPRN/NSCN fights for an Indian political party,” the outfit said while adding, “GPRN/NSCN will not be lured into supporting one Indian political party within the Indian constitution because our commitment is to the Naga people and our right is outside the parameter of Indian Constitution. Participating in Indian election will not bring a political solution for the Nagas.”
The NSCN faction headed by Kitovi and Khole further said that there is no authorization or endorsement on any of its official, either in the civil or military, to represent the outfit for or against any political party or candidate in the forthcoming Manipur elections.
“Regional authorities or Naga Army in southern Nagaland (Naga areas in Manipur) are cautioned against tarnishing the good image of the government (the outfit’s government),” the NSCN-Kitovi/Khole said.

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CBI files chargesheet against IRS officer

Mail News Service New Delhi, Jan 20: The Central Bureau of Investigation Mumbai has filed a chargesheet against an Additional Commissioner of Income Tax (an IRS Officer of 1992 Batch); her husband (a Chemical Engineer & a businessman of Mumbai) and an Asst. Commissioner of Income Tax in a bribery case of Rs.Two crores. This […]

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New Delhi, Jan 20: The Central Bureau of Investigation Mumbai has filed a chargesheet against an Additional Commissioner of Income Tax (an IRS Officer of 1992 Batch); her husband (a Chemical Engineer & a businessman of Mumbai) and an Asst. Commissioner of Income Tax in a bribery case of Rs.Two crores.
This Case was registered by the CBI in April, 2010 on the allegation of demand of bribe of Rs.2 crore by an Addl. Commissioner of Income Tax at Thane (Maharashtra). It was alleged that Income Tax Department, Thane had conducted survey of a private firm engaged in construction business. The survey team was headed by the then Asst. Commissioner of Income Tax, Thane. While the survey was in progress, the then Addl. Commissioner visited the Office of the private firm and one of the partners of said firm was threatened that the survey action will be converted into a search operation unless a bribe amount of Rs.2 crore was not paid to her. She also instructed the Assistant Commissioner to prepare fake documents so that a particular amount was arrived at as undisclosed income. Accordingly, fake documents were prepared by the Assistant Commissioner on the spot. Later on the amount was reduced to Rs. 1.5 crore. The CBI arrested the Additional Commissioner and her husband while accepting the said bribe amount Rs 1.5 crore from the complainant.
Further investigation led to tracing of two more lockers of Addl. Commissioner of Income Tax and her husband, apart from one locker whose keys were found during searches. The operation of the two lockers at IDBI Bank, Mumbai led to recovery of Rs.84 lakh in cash and jewellery worth lakhs of rupees besides documents of three properties. A total cash amount of Rs. 1.30 crore, apart from the bribe of Rs. 1.5 crore was recovered from the possession of Additional Commissioner. Later, the then Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax Circle-3, Thane (Mumbai) was also arrested on 19.04.2010. Investigation further revealed that the then Asstt. Commissioner of Income Tax received Rs.10 lakhs as bribe amount on 29th March, 2010 which was part of Rs. Two Crores bribe demanded by Additional Commissioner of Income Tax Circle-3, Thane (Mumbai). Searches were also conducted at her residential premises in Mumbai which yielded cash of Rs.6 lakhs, 3 plots at Panvel, 3 plots at Nagpur and one house at Andheri (Mumbai).
After thorough investigation, Mumbai, branch of CBI has filed a chargesheet against the three accused persons in the Designated Court. The public is reminded that the above findings of the CBI are not the final proof of the guilt of the accused. Under the Indian Law, the accused are presumed to be innocent till their guilt is finally established after a fair trial.

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CBI files chargesheet against IRS officer

Mail News Service New Delhi, Jan 20: The Central Bureau of Investigation Mumbai has filed a chargesheet against an Additional Commissioner of Income Tax (an IRS Officer of 1992 Batch); her husband (a Chemical Engineer & a businessman of Mumbai) and an Asst. Commissioner of Income Tax in a bribery case of Rs.Two crores. This […]

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New Delhi, Jan 20: The Central Bureau of Investigation Mumbai has filed a chargesheet against an Additional Commissioner of Income Tax (an IRS Officer of 1992 Batch); her husband (a Chemical Engineer & a businessman of Mumbai) and an Asst. Commissioner of Income Tax in a bribery case of Rs.Two crores.
This Case was registered by the CBI in April, 2010 on the allegation of demand of bribe of Rs.2 crore by an Addl. Commissioner of Income Tax at Thane (Maharashtra). It was alleged that Income Tax Department, Thane had conducted survey of a private firm engaged in construction business. The survey team was headed by the then Asst. Commissioner of Income Tax, Thane. While the survey was in progress, the then Addl. Commissioner visited the Office of the private firm and one of the partners of said firm was threatened that the survey action will be converted into a search operation unless a bribe amount of Rs.2 crore was not paid to her. She also instructed the Assistant Commissioner to prepare fake documents so that a particular amount was arrived at as undisclosed income. Accordingly, fake documents were prepared by the Assistant Commissioner on the spot. Later on the amount was reduced to Rs. 1.5 crore. The CBI arrested the Additional Commissioner and her husband while accepting the said bribe amount Rs 1.5 crore from the complainant.
Further investigation led to tracing of two more lockers of Addl. Commissioner of Income Tax and her husband, apart from one locker whose keys were found during searches. The operation of the two lockers at IDBI Bank, Mumbai led to recovery of Rs.84 lakh in cash and jewellery worth lakhs of rupees besides documents of three properties. A total cash amount of Rs. 1.30 crore, apart from the bribe of Rs. 1.5 crore was recovered from the possession of Additional Commissioner. Later, the then Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax Circle-3, Thane (Mumbai) was also arrested on 19.04.2010. Investigation further revealed that the then Asstt. Commissioner of Income Tax received Rs.10 lakhs as bribe amount on 29th March, 2010 which was part of Rs. Two Crores bribe demanded by Additional Commissioner of Income Tax Circle-3, Thane (Mumbai). Searches were also conducted at her residential premises in Mumbai which yielded cash of Rs.6 lakhs, 3 plots at Panvel, 3 plots at Nagpur and one house at Andheri (Mumbai).
After thorough investigation, Mumbai, branch of CBI has filed a chargesheet against the three accused persons in the Designated Court. The public is reminded that the above findings of the CBI are not the final proof of the guilt of the accused. Under the Indian Law, the accused are presumed to be innocent till their guilt is finally established after a fair trial.

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61 accused persons sentenced to rigorous imprisonment: fodder scam

Mail News Service New Delhi, Jan 20: The Special Judge, AHD, CBI, Ranchi sentenced 41 accused persons in one of the Fodder Scam Cases on 18.1.2012. Earlier, 20 accused persons were sentenced on 16.1.2012. The 41 accused persons sentenced on 18.01.2012 are; Dr.Ram Prakash, the then Drawing and Disbursing Officer, DAHO, Jamshedpur to undergo five […]

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New Delhi, Jan 20: The Special Judge, AHD, CBI, Ranchi sentenced 41 accused persons in one of the Fodder Scam Cases on 18.1.2012. Earlier, 20 accused persons were sentenced on 16.1.2012.
The 41 accused persons sentenced on 18.01.2012 are; Dr.Ram Prakash, the then Drawing and Disbursing Officer, DAHO, Jamshedpur to undergo five years Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.Five lakh; Dr.Shiv Nandan Prasad, the then Assistant, Director(Poultry), Poultry Firm, Golpahari, Jamshedpur to undergo four years Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.Two lakh; Dr.Avdesh Kumar, the then Manager(Piggery Firm), Pig Development Unit, Golpahari, Jamshedpur to undergo four years Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.Two lakh; Dr.Rakesh Kumar, the then T.V.O(Mobile), O/o DAHO, Jamshedpur to undergo four years Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.Two lakh; Dr.R.K.Sharma, the then T.V.O(Mobile), O/o DAHO to undergo four years Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.Two lakh; Dr.Vijay Pratap Singh, the then SAHO, Sadar, Jamshedpur to undergo four years Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.Two lakh; Dr.Uday Shankar, the then Manager(Piggery), O/o DAHO, Jamshedpur to undergo four years Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.Two lakh; Ranjit Singh, the then Treasury Officer, Jamshedpur to undergo four years Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.Two lakh; Bachhu Singh, the then Head Accountant, Govt. Treasury, Jamshedpur to undergo four years Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.Forty thousand; Dhanpat Pandey, the then Assistant Accountant, Govt. Treasury, Jamshedpur to undergo four years Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs. Forty thousand; Dr.Kriti Narayan Jha, the then Regional Director, South Chhotanagpur Region AHD, Ranchi to undergo seven years Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.Six lakh; Dr.Junul Bhengraj, the then Regional Director, South Chhotanagpur Region, AHD, Ranchi to undergo seven years Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.Six lakh; Dr.Krishna Mohan Prasad, the then Assistant Director(Planning), South Chhotanagpur Region to undergo seven years Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.Six lakh; Braj Bhushan Prasad, the then Budget & Accounts Officer, AHD, Patna to undergo seven years Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.Six lakh; Md.Sayeed, Supplier/Partner of M/s Chhotanagpur Cattle Food Supply Co. to undergo four years Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.Thirty lakh; Md.Sanul Haque, Supplier/Partner of M/s Chhotanagpur Cattle Food Supply Co. to undergo four years Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.Thirty lakh; Md.Ekram, Supplier/Partner of M/s Chhotanagpur Cattle Food Supply Co. to undergo four years Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.Thirty lakh; Md.Hussain, Supplier/Partner of M/s Chhotanagpur Cattle Food Supply Co. to undergo four years Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.Thirty lakh; Md.Tauheed, Supplier/Proprietor of M/s Shaad and Co. to undergo four years Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.Thirty lakh; Satendra Kumar Mehra, Supplier/Proprietor of M/s Vishal Enterprises to undergo four years Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.Thirty lakh; Shashi Bhushan Prasad, Supplier/Proprietor of M/s Sashi Bhushan Prasad Singh to undergo four years Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.Fifteen lakh.
; Vijay Kumar Mallik, Supplier/Proprietor of M/s Malik Enterprises to undergo four years Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.Fifteen lakh; Tripurari Mohan Prasad, Supplier/Proprietor of M/s Bihar Surgico Medico Agency to undergo four years Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.Six lakh; Sushil Kumar, Supplier/Proprietor of M/s Bihar Surgico Medico Agency to undergo four years Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.Six lakh; Sunil Kumar Sinha, Supplier/Proprietor of M/s Mastrin Pharmaceutical Pvt. Ltd. to undergo four years Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.Six lakh; Anil Kumar Singh, Supplier/Director of M/s Mastrin Pharmaceutical Pvt. Ltd. to undergo four years Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.Six lakh; Dr.B.P.Sinha, Supplier/Proprietor of M/s Akta Veterinary Work, Ranchi) to undergo four years Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.Six lakh; Dr.D.K.Rai, Supplier/Proprietor of M/S Swastik Drug Agency, Jamshedpur to undergo four years Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.Fifteen lakh; Subhashish Dev Roy, Supplier/Proprietor of M/s Srearam Enterprises, Jamshedpur to undergo four years Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.Six lakh; Dayanand Kashyap, Supplier of M/s Baisnow Enterprises, Ranchi to undergo four years Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.Six lakh; Baldeo Sahu, Supplier/Partner of M/s Baisnow Enterprises, Ranchi to undergo four years Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.Six lakh; S.N.Sinha, Supplier/Director of M/s Enterprises Pharmaceutical to undergo four years Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.Six lakh; Rama Shankar Singh, Supplier/Director of M/S Enterprises Pharmaceutical to undergo four years Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.Six lakh; Mahendra Prasad, Supplier/Proprietor of M/s B.R.Pharma Pvt.Ltd. to undergo four years Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.Six lakh; Dinesh Kumar Sinha, Supplier/Partner of M/s Ceplac Pharmaceutical to undergo four years Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.Six lakh; Surendra Kumar Rai, Supplier/Proprietor of M/s Indraprasth Agency to undergo four years Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.Six lakh; Mahendra Singh Bedi, Supplier/Proprietor of M/s Semex Cryogenics, New Delhi to undergo four years Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.Fifteen lakh; Rajan Mehta, Supplier/Manager of M/s Asian Breeders, New Delhi to undergo four years Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.Fifteen lakh; Harish Kumar, Supplier/Partner of M/s Asian Breeders, New Delhi to undergo four years Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.Fifteen lakh; Braj Kishore Agarwal, Supplier(Proprietor of M/s B.K.Enterprises to undergo four years Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.Fifteen lakh & B.K.Sinha, Supplier/Director of M/s Inter Pharmaceuticals India Pvt. Ltd., Ashok Cinema Building, Patna to undergo four years Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.Six lakh.
In this case, chargesheet was filed against a total of 73 accused persons for fraudulent withdrawal of Rs.14,40,95, 401/- from Jamshedpur Treasury during the Financial Year 1991-95 on the basis of forged budget allotment/sub-allotment letters and false bills. The false bills were either raised without effecting any supply or after making partial supply of poultry feed and vet medicines to Animal Husbandry Department.
Out of 73 chargesheeted persons, five accused persons died during trial; four accused persons were made approvers; one accused Pramod Kumar Jaiswal (Supplier) was convicted earlier after he pleaded guilty and one accused person, namely Sateyendra Kumar has been absconding. One accused R.G.Sharma was discharged during trial. Thus, on the day of judgement, a total of 61 accused persons were facing trial. All the 61 accused persons have been convicted on 16.01.2012.
Earlier, 20 accused persons were sentenced on 16.01.2012 to undergo Rigorous Imprisonment of one to three years with a fine varying from Rs.30,000/- to Rs.3,00,000/- in this case. The 20 accused persons sentenced were, Anant Pandey, the then Assistant in the office of DAHO to undergo three years Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.Eighty thousand; Kodai Ram, the then Accountant in the office of the DAHO to undergo three years Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.Eighty thousand; A.K.Pathak, the then Assistant in the office of DAHO to undergo three years Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.Eighty thousand; Sairoon Nisha, Supplier/Partner of M/s Chhotanagpur Cattle Food Supply Co. to undergo three years Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.3 lakh; Sanjay Sinha, Supplier/Proprietor of M/s Sanjay Sinha to undergo three years Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.Sixty thousand; Rajendra Kumar Harit, Supplier/Proprietor of M/s Aporajita Enterprises to undergo three years Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.1.5 lakh; Ram Nandan Singh, Supplier/Proprietor of M/s Agrovet Sales & Services to undergo three years Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.1.5 lakh; Umesh Dubey, Supplier/Proprietor of M/s Janta Veterinary, Ranchi to undergo three years Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.1.5 lakh; Ram Avtar Sharma, Supplier/ Proprietor of M/s Supplier M/s Tirupati Agency to undergo three years Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.Sixty thousand; Dr.Ranjit Kumar Mishra, Supplier/Director of M/s Indian Laboratories Pvt. Ltd. to undergo three years Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.1.5 lakh; Bimla Sharma, Supplier/Partner of M/s AB Sales, Ranchi to undergo one year Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.Thirty thousand; Apornita Kundu, Supplier/Partner of M/s Sarveshwari Drug Agency to undergo one year Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs. Thirty thousand; Smt.Madu,Supplier/Partner of M/s Sarveshwai Drug Agency to undergo one year Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs. Thirty thousand; Smt. Madhu Mehta, Supplier/Partner of M/s Asian Breeders, New Delhi to undergo three years Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.Three lakh; Bimal Kumar Agarwal, Supplier/Partner of M/s Roop Supply Co., Ranchi to undergo three years Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.Sixty thousand; Suresh Dubey,Supplier/Proprietor of M/s Chhotanagpur Veterinary to undergo three years Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.Sixty thousand; Suraj Mal Dubey, Supplier to undergo one year Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.Thirty thousand; Mrs.Saraswati Chandra, Supplier/Proprietor of M/s S.R.Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. to undergo three years Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.Three lakh; Kailashmani Kashyap Supplier/Partner of M/s Baisnow Enterprises, Ranchi to undergo one year Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.Thirty thousand & Sukuntala Sinha, Supplier/Director of M/s Enterprises Pharmaceutical to undergo one year Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.Thirty thousand.
This is 39th case so far disposed off from trial by the Special Court at Ranchi.

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61 accused persons sentenced to rigorous imprisonment: fodder scam

Mail News Service New Delhi, Jan 20: The Special Judge, AHD, CBI, Ranchi sentenced 41 accused persons in one of the Fodder Scam Cases on 18.1.2012. Earlier, 20 accused persons were sentenced on 16.1.2012. The 41 accused persons sentenced on 18.01.2012 are; Dr.Ram Prakash, the then Drawing and Disbursing Officer, DAHO, Jamshedpur to undergo five […]

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New Delhi, Jan 20: The Special Judge, AHD, CBI, Ranchi sentenced 41 accused persons in one of the Fodder Scam Cases on 18.1.2012. Earlier, 20 accused persons were sentenced on 16.1.2012.
The 41 accused persons sentenced on 18.01.2012 are; Dr.Ram Prakash, the then Drawing and Disbursing Officer, DAHO, Jamshedpur to undergo five years Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.Five lakh; Dr.Shiv Nandan Prasad, the then Assistant, Director(Poultry), Poultry Firm, Golpahari, Jamshedpur to undergo four years Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.Two lakh; Dr.Avdesh Kumar, the then Manager(Piggery Firm), Pig Development Unit, Golpahari, Jamshedpur to undergo four years Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.Two lakh; Dr.Rakesh Kumar, the then T.V.O(Mobile), O/o DAHO, Jamshedpur to undergo four years Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.Two lakh; Dr.R.K.Sharma, the then T.V.O(Mobile), O/o DAHO to undergo four years Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.Two lakh; Dr.Vijay Pratap Singh, the then SAHO, Sadar, Jamshedpur to undergo four years Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.Two lakh; Dr.Uday Shankar, the then Manager(Piggery), O/o DAHO, Jamshedpur to undergo four years Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.Two lakh; Ranjit Singh, the then Treasury Officer, Jamshedpur to undergo four years Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.Two lakh; Bachhu Singh, the then Head Accountant, Govt. Treasury, Jamshedpur to undergo four years Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.Forty thousand; Dhanpat Pandey, the then Assistant Accountant, Govt. Treasury, Jamshedpur to undergo four years Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs. Forty thousand; Dr.Kriti Narayan Jha, the then Regional Director, South Chhotanagpur Region AHD, Ranchi to undergo seven years Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.Six lakh; Dr.Junul Bhengraj, the then Regional Director, South Chhotanagpur Region, AHD, Ranchi to undergo seven years Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.Six lakh; Dr.Krishna Mohan Prasad, the then Assistant Director(Planning), South Chhotanagpur Region to undergo seven years Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.Six lakh; Braj Bhushan Prasad, the then Budget & Accounts Officer, AHD, Patna to undergo seven years Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.Six lakh; Md.Sayeed, Supplier/Partner of M/s Chhotanagpur Cattle Food Supply Co. to undergo four years Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.Thirty lakh; Md.Sanul Haque, Supplier/Partner of M/s Chhotanagpur Cattle Food Supply Co. to undergo four years Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.Thirty lakh; Md.Ekram, Supplier/Partner of M/s Chhotanagpur Cattle Food Supply Co. to undergo four years Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.Thirty lakh; Md.Hussain, Supplier/Partner of M/s Chhotanagpur Cattle Food Supply Co. to undergo four years Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.Thirty lakh; Md.Tauheed, Supplier/Proprietor of M/s Shaad and Co. to undergo four years Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.Thirty lakh; Satendra Kumar Mehra, Supplier/Proprietor of M/s Vishal Enterprises to undergo four years Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.Thirty lakh; Shashi Bhushan Prasad, Supplier/Proprietor of M/s Sashi Bhushan Prasad Singh to undergo four years Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.Fifteen lakh.
; Vijay Kumar Mallik, Supplier/Proprietor of M/s Malik Enterprises to undergo four years Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.Fifteen lakh; Tripurari Mohan Prasad, Supplier/Proprietor of M/s Bihar Surgico Medico Agency to undergo four years Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.Six lakh; Sushil Kumar, Supplier/Proprietor of M/s Bihar Surgico Medico Agency to undergo four years Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.Six lakh; Sunil Kumar Sinha, Supplier/Proprietor of M/s Mastrin Pharmaceutical Pvt. Ltd. to undergo four years Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.Six lakh; Anil Kumar Singh, Supplier/Director of M/s Mastrin Pharmaceutical Pvt. Ltd. to undergo four years Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.Six lakh; Dr.B.P.Sinha, Supplier/Proprietor of M/s Akta Veterinary Work, Ranchi) to undergo four years Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.Six lakh; Dr.D.K.Rai, Supplier/Proprietor of M/S Swastik Drug Agency, Jamshedpur to undergo four years Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.Fifteen lakh; Subhashish Dev Roy, Supplier/Proprietor of M/s Srearam Enterprises, Jamshedpur to undergo four years Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.Six lakh; Dayanand Kashyap, Supplier of M/s Baisnow Enterprises, Ranchi to undergo four years Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.Six lakh; Baldeo Sahu, Supplier/Partner of M/s Baisnow Enterprises, Ranchi to undergo four years Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.Six lakh; S.N.Sinha, Supplier/Director of M/s Enterprises Pharmaceutical to undergo four years Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.Six lakh; Rama Shankar Singh, Supplier/Director of M/S Enterprises Pharmaceutical to undergo four years Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.Six lakh; Mahendra Prasad, Supplier/Proprietor of M/s B.R.Pharma Pvt.Ltd. to undergo four years Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.Six lakh; Dinesh Kumar Sinha, Supplier/Partner of M/s Ceplac Pharmaceutical to undergo four years Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.Six lakh; Surendra Kumar Rai, Supplier/Proprietor of M/s Indraprasth Agency to undergo four years Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.Six lakh; Mahendra Singh Bedi, Supplier/Proprietor of M/s Semex Cryogenics, New Delhi to undergo four years Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.Fifteen lakh; Rajan Mehta, Supplier/Manager of M/s Asian Breeders, New Delhi to undergo four years Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.Fifteen lakh; Harish Kumar, Supplier/Partner of M/s Asian Breeders, New Delhi to undergo four years Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.Fifteen lakh; Braj Kishore Agarwal, Supplier(Proprietor of M/s B.K.Enterprises to undergo four years Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.Fifteen lakh & B.K.Sinha, Supplier/Director of M/s Inter Pharmaceuticals India Pvt. Ltd., Ashok Cinema Building, Patna to undergo four years Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.Six lakh.
In this case, chargesheet was filed against a total of 73 accused persons for fraudulent withdrawal of Rs.14,40,95, 401/- from Jamshedpur Treasury during the Financial Year 1991-95 on the basis of forged budget allotment/sub-allotment letters and false bills. The false bills were either raised without effecting any supply or after making partial supply of poultry feed and vet medicines to Animal Husbandry Department.
Out of 73 chargesheeted persons, five accused persons died during trial; four accused persons were made approvers; one accused Pramod Kumar Jaiswal (Supplier) was convicted earlier after he pleaded guilty and one accused person, namely Sateyendra Kumar has been absconding. One accused R.G.Sharma was discharged during trial. Thus, on the day of judgement, a total of 61 accused persons were facing trial. All the 61 accused persons have been convicted on 16.01.2012.
Earlier, 20 accused persons were sentenced on 16.01.2012 to undergo Rigorous Imprisonment of one to three years with a fine varying from Rs.30,000/- to Rs.3,00,000/- in this case. The 20 accused persons sentenced were, Anant Pandey, the then Assistant in the office of DAHO to undergo three years Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.Eighty thousand; Kodai Ram, the then Accountant in the office of the DAHO to undergo three years Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.Eighty thousand; A.K.Pathak, the then Assistant in the office of DAHO to undergo three years Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.Eighty thousand; Sairoon Nisha, Supplier/Partner of M/s Chhotanagpur Cattle Food Supply Co. to undergo three years Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.3 lakh; Sanjay Sinha, Supplier/Proprietor of M/s Sanjay Sinha to undergo three years Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.Sixty thousand; Rajendra Kumar Harit, Supplier/Proprietor of M/s Aporajita Enterprises to undergo three years Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.1.5 lakh; Ram Nandan Singh, Supplier/Proprietor of M/s Agrovet Sales & Services to undergo three years Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.1.5 lakh; Umesh Dubey, Supplier/Proprietor of M/s Janta Veterinary, Ranchi to undergo three years Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.1.5 lakh; Ram Avtar Sharma, Supplier/ Proprietor of M/s Supplier M/s Tirupati Agency to undergo three years Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.Sixty thousand; Dr.Ranjit Kumar Mishra, Supplier/Director of M/s Indian Laboratories Pvt. Ltd. to undergo three years Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.1.5 lakh; Bimla Sharma, Supplier/Partner of M/s AB Sales, Ranchi to undergo one year Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.Thirty thousand; Apornita Kundu, Supplier/Partner of M/s Sarveshwari Drug Agency to undergo one year Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs. Thirty thousand; Smt.Madu,Supplier/Partner of M/s Sarveshwai Drug Agency to undergo one year Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs. Thirty thousand; Smt. Madhu Mehta, Supplier/Partner of M/s Asian Breeders, New Delhi to undergo three years Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.Three lakh; Bimal Kumar Agarwal, Supplier/Partner of M/s Roop Supply Co., Ranchi to undergo three years Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.Sixty thousand; Suresh Dubey,Supplier/Proprietor of M/s Chhotanagpur Veterinary to undergo three years Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.Sixty thousand; Suraj Mal Dubey, Supplier to undergo one year Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.Thirty thousand; Mrs.Saraswati Chandra, Supplier/Proprietor of M/s S.R.Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. to undergo three years Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.Three lakh; Kailashmani Kashyap Supplier/Partner of M/s Baisnow Enterprises, Ranchi to undergo one year Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.Thirty thousand & Sukuntala Sinha, Supplier/Director of M/s Enterprises Pharmaceutical to undergo one year Rigorous Imprisonment with a total fine of Rs.Thirty thousand.
This is 39th case so far disposed off from trial by the Special Court at Ranchi.

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Sagol Kangjei gear donated to US museum

Mail News Service Imphal, Jan 19: Imphal, Manipur, India/Lexington, Kentucky, USA; January 20, 2012: The Secretariat of Gurbachan Jagat, the Governor of Manipur, and the International Museum of the Horse at Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, have announced that a unique gift of traditional Manipuri Polo (Sagol Kangjei) gear has been donated by the Governor […]

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Imphal, Jan 19: Imphal, Manipur, India/Lexington, Kentucky, USA; January 20, 2012: The Secretariat of Gurbachan Jagat, the Governor of Manipur, and the International Museum of the Horse at Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, have announced that a unique gift of traditional Manipuri Polo (Sagol Kangjei) gear has been donated by the Governor to the Museum on behalf of the people of Manipur. The donation was arranged by Dr. R.K.Nimai Singh, Secretary to the Governor and L.Somi Roy, film and media arts Curator, of New York.
The gifts were designed and constructed by Meisnam Khelen of Khurai Thongam Leikai. They include the traditional Manipuri wooden saddle, braided bridle, braided leather whip, a full set of traditional polo player’s attire, two traditional polo mallets and a ball. Mr. Roy made an additional gift of traditional Manipuri darts (arambai) with peacock feathers, also made by Mr. Khelen.
The Governor felt though Manipur is the origin of modern Polo, most of the people do not know this fact and he expressed that this small gift will at least provide a window to the glorious polo tradition of Manipur to the outside world. He expressed his gratitude to the Museum for accepting the gifts for display.
“We are extremely grateful to the Governor and the people of Manipur not only for the significant donation of ethnographic materials related to Manipuri Pony and Polo in Manipur, but also for allowing us to do our small part to raise awareness of these historically significant animals and the current threat of their extinction” said Bill Cooke, Director of the International Museum of the Horse.
The gifts will be displayed in the Museum’s permanent exhibition called the “The Horse in Sport”. An exploration of the contemporary uses of horse in recreational activities, the exhibition features sections devoted to rodeo, polo, thoroughbred racing, standardbred racing and more. The exhibit was renovated in the summer of 2010 and now features major section devoted to eight disciplines of the World Equestrian Games, which the Kentucky Horse Park hosted in 2010. Manipuri sagol kangjei will be featured alongside English polo, tracing the origins and history of modern polo. Expected to open to the public in the Spring of 2012, the exhibition panel will display Manipuri sagol kangjei and English polo in traditional attire as well as video and photographic displays.
In addition, the Museum will add the Manipuri Pony, or the Meitei Sagol, to its online exhibition “Horse Breeds of the World” and will highlight the breed’s special characteristics, its importance in the region and culture of Manipur and its present endangered condition.

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ACHR moots for abolition of death penalty

Shillong, Jan 19: NNN : Asian Centre for Human Rights (ACHR) while making its submission urged the Government of India (GoI) today to pledge for the abolition of the death penalty before the UN Human Rights Council when it comes for examination under the Universal Periodic Review in May 2012. ACHR stated that inviting comments […]

Shillong, Jan 19: NNN : Asian Centre for Human Rights (ACHR) while making its submission urged the Government of India (GoI) today to pledge for the abolition of the death penalty before the UN Human Rights Council when it comes for examination under the Universal Periodic Review in May 2012. ACHR stated that inviting comments from the civil society organisations through email or fax is highly inadequate and the government of India (GOI ) must organise a national consultation with the civil society organisations, the National Human Rights institutions and parliamentarians before it submits the National Report to the UN Human Rights Council.
“In 2010 alone, death penalty was given to 137 convicts which exposes the hollowness of government of India’s claim for application of the “rarest of the rare” as the justification for retention of the death penalty. The assurance given by the Government of India to the Government of Portugal for not imposing death penalty to gangster Abu Salem under the ‘Rule of Speciality’ underlines that death penalty is no longer acceptable as punishment by any civilized society,” stated Suhas Chakma, Director of Asian Centre for Human Rights.
In its submission, ACHR stated that human rights situations in India have deteriorated since 2008 when India’s human rights record was examined by the UN Human Rights Council under its Universal Periodic Review in April 2008. A total of 4,034 custodial deaths and 1,836 cases of torture in police custody during 2008-09 to 2010-11 were recorded by the National Human Rights Commission while a total of 740 civilians were killed in disproportionate use of fire-arms by the police from 2008 to 2010 according to the National Crime Records Bureau. A total of 309 cases of extrajudicial killings were recorded by the NHRC during 2007 to 2009.
“These figures do not reflect the actual number as both the National Human rights Commission and National Crime Records Bureau exclude human rights violations committed by the armed forces and the army. The Assam Police in its website claimed that they have killed 129 persons in encounters during January – July 2010.” – further stated Mr Chakma.
On denial of personal liberty, ACHR stated that 2,232 persons were detained under preventive detention laws in 2009 including 835 in Tamil Nadu, 356 in Gujarat, 294 in Uttar Pradesh, 182 in J&K and 143 in Manipur.
These figures are miniscule of the actual detention under the preventive detention laws. The Uttar Pradesh Government recently claimed that 1,797 notorious criminals were detained under the National Security Act in the state.
ACHR said India’s National Report provides only generic information about the legal framework and not the human rights situations and challenges. It fails to state that Jammu and Kashmir does not even a single home for juvenile girls who are detained in the police lock ups and prisons in clear violations of national and international human rights standards.
The UN Human Rights Council in its session in April 2008 made 18 recommendations to the Government of India (GoI). The only recommendation that has been implemented is extending standing invitation to the UN Special Rapporteurs in September 2011 which binds India to allow the Rapporteurs to visit India. While the GoI has recently extended invitations to a number of Special Rapporteurs to visit India prior to the UPR examination in May 2012, it excluded the UN Special Rapporteur on Torture whose request to visit India has been pending since 1993.
ACHR alleged that the government of India has failed to ratify the UN Convention Against Torture – a commitment made in 2008. Though the Parliamentary Select Committee of the Rajya Sabha adopted the Prevention of Torture Bill on 6 December 2010, the government failed to introduce the Bill in the last winter session of Parliament.
India further failed to adopt the National Action Plan for Human Rights despite starting the process in 10 July 1998, it added.
Questioning the lack of seriousness of the Government of India, ACHR stated, “The entire exercise of the Government of India submitting its report under the UPR and seeking comments from the CSOs appears to be a case of forced marriage”.

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People not party minded

Imphal, Jan 19 NNN : In the political history of Manipur, the people of the State by and large are never found to be party-minded but rather devote on candidates of their own choice and many of the candidates are also seen changing parties to adapt with the political affairs of the particular time or […]

Imphal, Jan 19 NNN : In the political history of Manipur, the people of the State by and large are never found to be party-minded but rather devote on candidates of their own choice and many of the candidates are also seen changing parties to adapt with the political affairs of the particular time or situation, but the electorate, including their supporters are never mind with such paradigm, according to some analysts.
The people of Manipur more or less are not ready to exercise their voting rights on the basis of political parties but instead they focused only on candidates, social activist Dr Dhanbir Laishram said during an interview .
Many of the legislatures of the State are seen changing their parties and joining others for the coming polls to the 10th Manipur Assembly as a popular fashion but their supporters remain cult of candidacy so long as their candidates stand for elections and moreover, the people have never shown regret over the change of parties and that indicates the electorate is not bothering what political party means to them, Dr Dhanabir Laishram observed.
Senior advocate and member of Senior Citizens for Society, Khaidem Mani echoed the views of Dr Dhanabir Laishram and said that the voters of the State are more interested on candidates and usually forget the political party (s) and their manifestoes, particularly during elections.
Regardless of the fact that a particular candidate of their choice may join the Opposition after election, the public are in the habit of choosing candidates if they think they are right persons out of ignorance, Khaidem Mani added.
Senior journalist and Editor of Sanaleibak, a vernacular daily, A. Mobi in his opinion on the mentality of the electorate of Manipur said that while exercising their voting rights they cast votes on their own personal interest only and forget political parties and their manifestoes.
A Mobi who is also the president of All Manipur Working Journalists Union (AMWJU) also said the people are fed up of political parties’ election campaigns which are full of promises that are completely forgotten after the formation of a new government.
Mobi in his analysis said that poll percentage of local bodies was quite high in compared to either general elections or Lok Sabha elections in the State. For instance, in 2007 general elections, the poll percentage was recorded at 84, and the 2009 Lok Sabha elections held in Manipur was also recorded 60 percent only, whereas the recent Autonomous District Council (ADC) and Imphal Municipal elections were participated by maximum number of voters. Such low turn out was a vivid example that signified the people are not interested in Parliament elections?
On the contrary, Rev. Prim Vaipei, president All Manipur Christian Organization was of the opinion that the public would go attached with political parties because there was no place for personality-cult.

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Film star campaigns for BJP

Mail News Service Imphal, Jan 19: Rajya Sabha MP Hema Malini Thursday appealed to the ‘anti-social elements’ spreading violence in Manipur to join the BJP which can help in finding ways to solve their problems through discussion. Hema Malini, who travelled to Manipur on a one-day visit, addressed five election rallies in different assembly constituencies […]

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Imphal, Jan 19: Rajya Sabha MP Hema Malini Thursday appealed to the ‘anti-social elements’ spreading violence in Manipur to join the BJP which can help in finding ways to solve their problems through discussion.
Hema Malini, who travelled to Manipur on a one-day visit, addressed five election rallies in different assembly constituencies of the poll-bound Manipur, including Thoubal district, a stronghold of Chief Minister Okram Ibobi heading a Congress-led government.
Addressing the gathering, she said that there was no change in the state. She had come to Imphal ten years back. There is no change . The people of the state desire change. In fact, Manipur is backward as compared with other states of the Country like Gujarat, Jharkhand where there are BJP government.s The present govt. neglects the state for the last many years.There will be a change if there is a govt. led by BJP. Every body is speaking that there will be a BJP govt. at the centre at 2014. She appealed the gathering to support the BJP Candidate at the ensuing tenth assembly election. Dr. N. Nando spoke at the gathering. She also spoke at Public rallies held today at Keirao Langdum, Thoubal Ningombam and Dharmasala, Thangal Bazar.
Hema Malini who is also national BJP vice president while addressing the rallies in various venues today accused the Congress-led Secular Progressive Front (SPF) government of Manipur as well as the UPA at the Centre of not providing the ‘basic needs’ of the people of the State like electricity, water and road.
She said10 years ago, she came here for a performance and that she did not see much change in the State even after a decade, adding that in BJP- ruled States like Gujarat, Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh, a lot of changes have been brought about by their governments.
Taking a dig on the Congress led Government, Hema Malini said the menace of unemployment, poverty and lack of a good education system in the State is still persisting because the Government has failed to take up adequate measures to tackle them.
The State of Manipur has its own vast natural beauties that can be made into a ‘big tourism spot’ which in turn can bring huge income to the State, the MP suggested and questioned why the Manipur Government is not taking up such plan.
The Assembly Constituencies where she addressed were Wangkhei, Keirao, Thoubal, Uripok and Thangmeiband.
Hema Malini left the State, which will go on poll on January 28, around 3 pm.

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Congress to provide power, think on AFSPA withdrawal if re-elected

Mail News Service Imphal, Jan 19: The Congress party here today released the election manifesto at its head office. Chief Minister, O Ibobi, Congress President, Gaikhangam, Congress MPs, Ministers, MLAs, central representatives including Eduardo Faliero, Gen Secy, Jagdish Tytler were present in the function. The Congress party will urge centre to provide constitutional safeguards for […]

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Imphal, Jan 19: The Congress party here today released the election manifesto at its head office. Chief Minister, O Ibobi, Congress President, Gaikhangam, Congress MPs, Ministers, MLAs, central representatives including Eduardo Faliero, Gen Secy, Jagdish Tytler were present in the function.
The Congress party will urge centre to provide constitutional safeguards for territorial integrity of Manipur, Lok Ayukta will be effectively enforced it was assured.
Improvement of law and order will continue to be main priority, AFSPA have already been withdrawn from seven Assembly segments and further removal of AFSPA from the remaining part of the state will be considered as and when the situation of the law and order is improved it was announced.
Balanced development , particularly road connectivity from Sub-Divisional Headquarters to District Headquaters and State Capital including NH-37, NH-39 and NH-150 is Congress’s priority and will be executed within a time frame.
The Tongjei Maril (Old Cachar Road) will be improved, effort made for regular supply of power to the people of the state and to electrify all households of the State under Rajiv Gandhi Gramin Vidyuti Karan Yojana (RGGVY). All villages will be provided drinking water within a time frame.
It was assured that irrigation will be provided to all agricultural lands to pave the way for another Green Revolution which will also aim at creating more employment opportunity in both agriculture and horticulture sectors.
Water shed and Horticulture development will be vigorously taken up in the hills.
Development of Games and Sports facilities will continue to receive special attention. A State Youth Policy will be framed and a new Sports Policy will also be formulated.
More employment opportunities for the educated unemployed will be created by making tourism a full fledged industry besides expanding the existing schemes for providing employment.
Public health will continue to receive the priority of the government. Fight against HIV/AIDS and rehabilitation programmes for HIV victims will be intensified.
Congress has already translated into action the promise for setting up of Minority Commission, OBC Commission etc. and various schemes for development of the Minority and OBCs have been implemented. More will be taken up.Reforms in education will be made to suit the changes of time and circumtances. Welfare projects for women and children like the SSA, Mid-day Meal and ICDS will be implemented more vigorously.
Suspension of Operation (SOO) has been signed and peace talks started with some insurgent groups. Efforts will be made to cover remaining groups. More concerted efforts will be made to bring about negotiated settlement with the underground organizations. It was also assured that new schemes for development of veterinary, animal husbandry and dairy will be taken up.
Functioning of Cooperatives will be streamlined. Credit and loan facilities provided by the cooperative banks will be increased.
It was finally assured that Congress will ensure that Manipur gets its due benefits of the Look East Policy and Vision 2020. Mr. Ibobi said the Congress candidates were unable to work freely due to threat by militants. On being asked about the achievements of the Congress party during the last ten years, Mr Ibobi said road connectivity is one of the best in the region. He however admitted that power is supplied for only three hours a day. He said water level at Loktak lake has decreased hence the production level has decreased.

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Congress to provide power, think on AFSPA withdrawal if re-elected

Mail News Service Imphal, Jan 19: The Congress party here today released the election manifesto at its head office. Chief Minister, O Ibobi, Congress President, Gaikhangam, Congress MPs, Ministers, MLAs, central representatives including Eduardo Faliero, Gen Secy, Jagdish Tytler were present in the function. The Congress party will urge centre to provide constitutional safeguards for […]

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Imphal, Jan 19: The Congress party here today released the election manifesto at its head office. Chief Minister, O Ibobi, Congress President, Gaikhangam, Congress MPs, Ministers, MLAs, central representatives including Eduardo Faliero, Gen Secy, Jagdish Tytler were present in the function.
The Congress party will urge centre to provide constitutional safeguards for territorial integrity of Manipur, Lok Ayukta will be effectively enforced it was assured.
Improvement of law and order will continue to be main priority, AFSPA have already been withdrawn from seven Assembly segments and further removal of AFSPA from the remaining part of the state will be considered as and when the situation of the law and order is improved it was announced.
Balanced development , particularly road connectivity from Sub-Divisional Headquarters to District Headquaters and State Capital including NH-37, NH-39 and NH-150 is Congress’s priority and will be executed within a time frame.
The Tongjei Maril (Old Cachar Road) will be improved, effort made for regular supply of power to the people of the state and to electrify all households of the State under Rajiv Gandhi Gramin Vidyuti Karan Yojana (RGGVY). All villages will be provided drinking water within a time frame.
It was assured that irrigation will be provided to all agricultural lands to pave the way for another Green Revolution which will also aim at creating more employment opportunity in both agriculture and horticulture sectors.
Water shed and Horticulture development will be vigorously taken up in the hills.
Development of Games and Sports facilities will continue to receive special attention. A State Youth Policy will be framed and a new Sports Policy will also be formulated.
More employment opportunities for the educated unemployed will be created by making tourism a full fledged industry besides expanding the existing schemes for providing employment.
Public health will continue to receive the priority of the government. Fight against HIV/AIDS and rehabilitation programmes for HIV victims will be intensified.
Congress has already translated into action the promise for setting up of Minority Commission, OBC Commission etc. and various schemes for development of the Minority and OBCs have been implemented. More will be taken up.Reforms in education will be made to suit the changes of time and circumtances. Welfare projects for women and children like the SSA, Mid-day Meal and ICDS will be implemented more vigorously.
Suspension of Operation (SOO) has been signed and peace talks started with some insurgent groups. Efforts will be made to cover remaining groups. More concerted efforts will be made to bring about negotiated settlement with the underground organizations. It was also assured that new schemes for development of veterinary, animal husbandry and dairy will be taken up.
Functioning of Cooperatives will be streamlined. Credit and loan facilities provided by the cooperative banks will be increased.
It was finally assured that Congress will ensure that Manipur gets its due benefits of the Look East Policy and Vision 2020. Mr. Ibobi said the Congress candidates were unable to work freely due to threat by militants. On being asked about the achievements of the Congress party during the last ten years, Mr Ibobi said road connectivity is one of the best in the region. He however admitted that power is supplied for only three hours a day. He said water level at Loktak lake has decreased hence the production level has decreased.

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Bomb attacks on Congress workers

Mail News Service Imphal, Jan 19: Some unknown persons planted an IED weighing about half Kg wrapped in a bag near the gate of I. Hemochandra, A Congress (I) Candidate of Singjamei A/C this morning around six a.m. The bomb experts retrieved the bomb around 11 a.m. Prior to the incident, a hand grenade was […]

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Imphal, Jan 19: Some unknown persons planted an IED weighing about half Kg wrapped in a bag near the gate of I. Hemochandra, A Congress (I) Candidate of Singjamei A/C this morning around six a.m.
The bomb experts retrieved the bomb around 11 a.m.
Prior to the incident, a hand grenade was blasted at the gate of M. Herojit, Bamon Kampu Maning Leikai this early morning around 3.25 a.m. No one was injured in the blast. Herojit is a Congress worker.
Another hand grenade was also found near the gate of Congress worker Ng. Roshan (40) Sagolmang Awang Leikai.
Another bomb was exploded at the office of Block Congress Committee, Wangjing Tentha last night around 7.30 p.m. No casualties were reported in the blast.
Some unknown persons also fired at the residence of L. Tilotama of Jaganath Achouba Leirak, Chanam Pukhri Mapal last night.
Meanwhile a bomb like object was found hanging at the gate of Ninthoukongjam Baldeba (60) Wahengbam Leikai Lairembi Maning this morning around 9.30 a.m.
There is an election polling station at the house of Baldeba.
In yet another incident a bomb was tying near a bridge Constructed over Nambul River near Kha Imphal High School under Singjamei PS this morning around nine a.m.

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Bomb attacks on Congress workers

Mail News Service Imphal, Jan 19: Some unknown persons planted an IED weighing about half Kg wrapped in a bag near the gate of I. Hemochandra, A Congress (I) Candidate of Singjamei A/C this morning around six a.m. The bomb experts retrieved the bomb around 11 a.m. Prior to the incident, a hand grenade was […]

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Imphal, Jan 19: Some unknown persons planted an IED weighing about half Kg wrapped in a bag near the gate of I. Hemochandra, A Congress (I) Candidate of Singjamei A/C this morning around six a.m.
The bomb experts retrieved the bomb around 11 a.m.
Prior to the incident, a hand grenade was blasted at the gate of M. Herojit, Bamon Kampu Maning Leikai this early morning around 3.25 a.m. No one was injured in the blast. Herojit is a Congress worker.
Another hand grenade was also found near the gate of Congress worker Ng. Roshan (40) Sagolmang Awang Leikai.
Another bomb was exploded at the office of Block Congress Committee, Wangjing Tentha last night around 7.30 p.m. No casualties were reported in the blast.
Some unknown persons also fired at the residence of L. Tilotama of Jaganath Achouba Leirak, Chanam Pukhri Mapal last night.
Meanwhile a bomb like object was found hanging at the gate of Ninthoukongjam Baldeba (60) Wahengbam Leikai Lairembi Maning this morning around 9.30 a.m.
There is an election polling station at the house of Baldeba.
In yet another incident a bomb was tying near a bridge Constructed over Nambul River near Kha Imphal High School under Singjamei PS this morning around nine a.m.

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Centre for North Eastern Culture

The North East Cultural Centre in Delhi was set up to promote dissemination of the rich cultural heritage of the North Eastern Region to the people of National Capital Region. a group of youth from North Eastern States met the Prime Minister on 10 Dec, 2009 which was facilitated by Ministry of Development of North […]

The North East Cultural Centre in Delhi was set up to promote dissemination of the rich cultural heritage of the North Eastern Region to the people of National Capital Region. a group of youth from North Eastern States met the Prime Minister on 10 Dec, 2009 which was facilitated by Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region.
The Centre for Cultural Resources and Training (CCRT) was set up in May 1979. CCRT functions as an autonomous organization under the aegis of Ministry of Culture, Government of India. CCRT’s main thrust is to make students aware of the importance of culture in all development programmes by conducting a variety of training programmes for in-services teachers, teacher educators, educational administrators and students throughout the country.
The objective for setting up Centre for North Eastern Culture (CNEC) under the aegis of CCRT are:
(i) Facilitating the expansion of awareness about the rich and diverse cultural heritage and tradition as well as modern expression of creativity of the North Eastern States.
(ii) Provide a platform for youth from the North Eastern States and other States of India to interact and share creative ideas and other cultural forms.
(iii) Provide content relating to dissemination of the culture of the North Eastern States for training of teachers in CCRT.
A Memorandum of Understanding was signed on 2nd December 2011 between Centre for Cultural Resources and Training (CCRT), New Delhi and North Eastern Council (NEC), Shillong for setting up of Centre of North Eastern Culture in the Campus of CCRT Headquarter in Sector-7, Dwarka, New Delhi.
As per the MOU, CCRT has provided space and other infrastructural support for the Centre in its premises at Dwarka, New Delhi. The Centre will work under the overall of management and control of the Director General, CCRT. While, NEC shall furnish the space provided by CCRT as a onetime non-recurring expenditure and shall also bear the recurring expenditure of the Centre. NEC will also pay remuneration of a Consultant and a General Duty executive.

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9th DGAR State Equestrian Championship concludes

Mail News Service Imphal, Jan 18: The 9th edition of Director General Assam Rifles Cup, State Equestrian Championship organized conjointly by IGAR (South) and Manipur Equestrian Association culminated at Imphal Polo Ground in a glittering closing ceremony today. The chief guest Major General U K Gurung, YSM, IGAR (South) and Mrs Uma Gurung were accorded […]

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Imphal, Jan 18: The 9th edition of Director General Assam Rifles Cup, State Equestrian Championship organized conjointly by IGAR (South) and Manipur Equestrian Association culminated at Imphal Polo Ground in a glittering closing ceremony today.
The chief guest Major General U K Gurung, YSM, IGAR (South) and Mrs Uma Gurung were accorded a warm welcome with a traditional Manipuri reception and presentation of Pot – Lanba. Brigadier HPS Pall, Dy GOC, IGAR (South), Shri Buddhachandra Singh, President, Manipur Horse Riding and Polo Association, Dr S Joy Kumar Singh, President, Manipur Equestrian Association and a host of Civil and Military dignitaries graced the occasion. Speaking on the occasion Major General U K Gurung said that the DGAR Cup State Equestrian Championship and IGAR (South) Junior Equestrian Championship is a radiant and eloquent testimony of the Assam Rifles enthusiastic zeal to encourage the strong sports culture of Manipur. “It is also an endeavour to save the rare breed of Manipuri pony from the brink of extinction”, he added. The whole ceremony was full of pomp and splendor but the cynosure of the ceremony were the traditional Manipuri Pung and Dhol Cholom and the exhibition of Sagol Kangjei (Traditional Manipuri Polo) which received accolades from the gathering on their performances.
The prize winners in Senior category – Lance Individual W Rupapal Singh of IRC, Sword Individual L Thomson Singh of ESC, Show Jumping Individual, Prakash Bhandari of IRC, Lance Team Eastern Students Club, In Junior category – Lance Individual, Kalu Singh of ESC, Show Jumping, Th Nauba Singh of IRC, Girls category – Show Jumping for girls P Dipa Devi of CHPT, Best March past Manipur Police Sports Club, Over all Trophy for the 9th DGAR Cup State Equestrian Championship and 3rd IGAR (South) Junior Equestrian Championship went to Imphal Riding Club and Chingkheihunba Polo team respectively. The competition was finally declared closed by the chief guest, which was marked by lowering of the flag and ‘Beating – the – Retreat‘ by the pipe band of 30 Assam Rifles.

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Two children from Manipur to get bravery awards

Mail News Service New Delhi, Jan 18: Twenty four children from different parts of the country will receive the National Bravery Awards for 2011 from the Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh at a function in New Delhi on the eve of Republic Day this year. Among the awardees eight are girls and sixteen are boys. […]

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New Delhi, Jan 18: Twenty four children from different parts of the country will receive the National Bravery Awards for 2011 from the Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh at a function in New Delhi on the eve of Republic Day this year. Among the awardees eight are girls and sixteen are boys. Five Awards will be given posthumously.
The prestigious Geeta Chopra Award will be conferred on 13 year old Km. Mittal Mahendrabhai Patadiya of Gujarat who faced armed miscreants and foiled a robbery attempt.
Master Kapil Singh Negi of Uttarakhand will get the coveted Bharat Award posthumously. The 15-year-old-boy sacrificed his life while helping his younger schoolmates to cross an over-flooded stream on a day of heavy rain and landslide.
The Sanjay Chopra Award has been given to 12½-year-old Master Om Prakash Yadav of Uttar Pradesh who saved his schoolmates from a burning van.
Late Master Adithya Gopal (14 years) of Arunachal Pradesh, Master Uma Shankar (14 years) of Delhi and Km. Anjali Singh Gautam (15 years) of Chhattisgarh will get the Bapu Gaidhani Awards. Late Master Adithya Gopal lost his life while trying to save his friend from drowning. Master Uma Shankar was instrumental in rescuing victims of a bus accident and helping them get medical aid while Km. Anjali Singh Gautam saved her younger brother in a Naxalite attack.
The other recipients are: Master Yandam Amara Uday Kiran and Master Suthrapu Shiva Prasad (Andhra Pradesh), Master Ranjan Pradhan and Km. Sheetal Sadvi Saluja (Chhattisgarh), Km. Divyaben Mansangbhai Chauhan (Gujarat), Master Sandesh P Hegde and Km. Sindhushree B.A. (Karnataka), Master Mohammed Nishadh V.P., Master Anshif C.K. and Master Sahsad K (Kerala), Master Johnson Tourangbam and Master Kshetrimayum Rakesh Singh (Manipur), Late Master C. Lalduhawma (Mizoram), Km. Prasannta Shandilya (Odisha), Master Dungar Singh (Rajasthan), Master G. Parameswaran (Tamil Nadu), Late Km. Lovely Verma (Uttar Pradesh) and Late Km. Saudhita Barman (West Bengal).
The National Bravery Award Scheme was initiated by the Indian Council for Child Welfare to give due recognition to the children who distinguish themselves by performing outstanding deeds of bravery and meritorious service and to inspire other children to emulate their example. Children will get a medal, certificate and cash under the scheme and awardees will be granted financial assistance until they complete their schooling. The Government has reserved some seats for the awardees in medical and engineering colleges and polytechnics.

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Two shot dead, attacks on Congress worker continue

Mail News Service Imphal, Jan 18: Two suspected militants were shot dead at Imphal East today around 2.30 pm by Manipur police personnel. Police said an encounter took place between suspected militants coming in a Maruti van bearing no MN 01x 1004 with Manipur police personnel. In the encounter both the occupants of the vehicle […]

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Imphal, Jan 18: Two suspected militants were shot dead at Imphal East today around 2.30 pm by Manipur police personnel. Police said an encounter took place between suspected militants coming in a Maruti van bearing no MN 01x 1004 with Manipur police personnel.
In the encounter both the occupants of the vehicle were killed. The police team called in bomb experts and the bomb experts found three and half kg of RDX and other powerful bombs, batteries. Both the bodies were kept at JNIMS for identification and post mortem.
Some unknown persons blasted a hand grenade at the residence of one Akoijam Bijay of Tera Sapam leirak this early morning around one a.m.
No casualties were reported in the blast.
He is the worker of AK Mirabai, a Congress (I) Candidate of Patsoi Assembly Constituency.
Ina similar incident a bomb was also blasted at the house of Takhellambam Tompok, Pradhan of Mayang Langjing Gram Panchayat last night around 11 p.m.
Meanwhile some unknown persons hurled a hand grenade at the house of one Chingtham Manichou (50) of Kha Sanjembam Chingtham Leikai this morning around seven a.m.
He is the worker of Congress (I) Candidate, N. Loken of Nambol A/C. In another incident, a gun battle between the president of Hmar People’s Convention democratic and its secy. took place at Parbachon under Parbung PS yesterday.
One faction was led by its president Lanminthang and another faction was led by the secy. Sangbera. The gun battle which started since nine a.m. continued till 10 a.m. according to a source.
Discovering the movement of UG cadres at Soura Bazar of Thoubal district, troops of 27 Assam Rifles of 9 Sector under HQ IGAR (S) alongwith lady police representative launched operation in the area and apprehended one lady UNLF cadre on 18 Jan 12. The apprehendee was identified as Miss Bimota alias Echan,20 yrs,d/o late Okram Bijen,r/o Sugnu Napath Awang Leikai 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 at Yaripok Ningthounai Chingay and apprehended one PULF(Azad)cadre on 18 Jan 12. The apprehendee was identified as No.202,Batch No. 03 SS Pvt Mamak Amuba Anwar Hussain alias Mangal,24 yrs,s/o Nanatomba,r/o Yairipok Nimgthounal Changay and was handed over to Yairipok Police station.
Later, discovering the transportation of illicit liquor in Litan Market, troops of 23 Assam Rifles of 10 Sector under HQ IGAR (South) launched operation and recovered 300 ltrs of illicit liquor alongwith an individual from Tata Sumo Regd No.MN 01W 0695 on 17 Jan 12.

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AR vigilant along border

The Corcom is desperately trying to infiltrate terrorist from across the International Border to disrupt peaceful electoral process of Tenth Assembly elections in Manipur and is also targeting important people and institution in the state. There have been number of unsuccessful attempt by the Corcom to infiltrate large number of terrorist with an ultimate aim […]

The Corcom is desperately trying to infiltrate terrorist from across the International Border to disrupt peaceful electoral process of Tenth Assembly elections in Manipur and is also targeting important people and institution in the state.
There have been number of unsuccessful attempt by the Corcom to infiltrate large number of terrorist with an ultimate aim of disruptions and interference with an effective and fair election process. Undeterred troops of Assam Rifles are ready for supreme sacrifice to defeat nefarious designs of UG groups and permit no infiltration across the International Border. Assam Rifles is dominating the border by intensive patrolling and increased presence in forward areas and its troops are determined to check infiltration at all cost and keep situation in the State peaceful to facilitate smooth and peaceful electoral process of 10th Assembly election.
All recent infiltration attempts made by the Corcom at several area such as Aibol, Sajik Tampak, Khumkot and recently on 16 Jan 12 in general area Zou Khunou were rendered futile.

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SoO Agreement with DHD Group Extended

Mail News Service New Delhi, Jan 18: It has been mutually agreed with Dima Halam Daogah (DHD) Group in North Cachar Hill districts of Assam to further extend suspension of operations (SoO) for period of six months upto 30.6.2012. An agreement of Suspension of Operations (SoO) between the Security Forces and DHD has been in […]

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New Delhi, Jan 18: It has been mutually agreed with Dima Halam Daogah (DHD) Group in North Cachar Hill districts of Assam to further extend suspension of operations (SoO) for period of six months upto 30.6.2012.
An agreement of Suspension of Operations (SoO) between the Security Forces and DHD has been in operation w.e.f. 1.1.2003 and has been extended periodically and will now be valid upto 30.06.2012. Agreed Ground Rules have been revised making it more strict.
A Joint Monitoring Group (JMG) headed by JS(NE), Ministry of Home Affairs has been constituted to review the implementation of agreed ground rules. Meetings of JMG have been held periodically.
Meanwhile Tripartite talks on the demands of DHD are continuing. Shir P.C. Halder formal Director IB has been appointed as representative of the Government of India to negotiate with the outfit. Last Tripartite meeting with the outfit was held on 17.12.2011 to finalize MoS (Memorandum of Settlement).
The Dimasa extremist outfit under the name of Dima Halam Daogah (DHD) raised its ugly head in North Cachar Hills District of Assam after December 1994. In December 2002, Dima Halam Daogah (DHD) had come forward and expressed its willingness to give up violence and to seek solution of its problems peacefully within the framework of Indian Constitution.
IJ/PT It has been mutually agreed with National Democratic Front of Boroland/Progressive (NDFB/P) to extend suspension of operations (SoO) for a further period of six months upto 30.6.2012.
An agreement of Suspension of Operations (SoO) had been signed between Central Government (Home Ministry), Government of Assam and NDFB on 24.5.2005 and is in operation since 1.6.2005. In view of the involvement of some NDFB cadres in serial blasts in Assam, which took place on 30.10.2008, SoO Agreement with NDFB was revised on 6.1.2009. This is now valid upto 30.06.2012. NDFB a militant outfit active in lower Assam, particularly in Bodo dominated area, were indulging in violence, demanding sovereignty of Bodo area in Assam.
A Joint Monitoring Group (JMG) headed by JS(NE), Ministry of Home Affairs had been constituted to review the implementation of Agreed Ground Rules. Meetings of JMG have been held periodically.
Meanwhile Tripartite talks on the demands of NDFB are continuing. Shri P.C. Halder formal Director IB has been appointed as representative of the Government of India to negotiate with the outfit. Last Tripartite meeting with the outfit was held on 04.12.2011 to finalize Memorandum of Settlement.

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Brick keeper killed

Mail News Service Imphal, Jan 18: A brick field keeper was bludgeoned to death by masked men last night at Pheidinga near inter-village road in Loitang Khunou under Sekmai police station of Imphal West district, police said on Wednesday. The deceased was identified as Ayekpam Nabachandra, 55, s/o A.Iboton of Purul Likli Litanpokpi. The victim […]

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Imphal, Jan 18: A brick field keeper was bludgeoned to death by masked men last night at Pheidinga near inter-village road in Loitang Khunou under Sekmai police station of Imphal West district, police said on Wednesday.
The deceased was identified as Ayekpam Nabachandra, 55, s/o A.Iboton of Purul Likli Litanpokpi. The victim had been staying for a couple of years as a keeper at the brick field belonging to Elangbam Sunil, a resident of Keishamthong Elangbam Leikai of Imphal West.
Last night at about 9, some unidentified masked men barged into the house where Nabachandra was staying alone and he had a conversation with the assailants and then they started beating up Nabachandra with sticks, said Dhanmaya, a widow whose house located just next to Nabachandra’s.
The 47-year-old woman (Dhanmaya) who has been staying near the brick field with her three children told the media that the assailants asked Nabachandra for a dinner which he refused, telling them that the brick field owner was a new one and not the old one after which they started thrashing him. The assaulters left the spot in a car after the victim was left in a pool of blood, said Dhanmaya’s daughter Maya.
She tried to rush the victim to a hospital that night but to no avail, Dhanmaya regretted.
However, Nabachandra was rushed to the RIMS hospital at around 7 this morning, about 10 hours after the incident, with the help of one Mocha, another keeper of the brick field, but succumbed to his injuries on the way.
A case has been registered at the Sekmai police station regarding the incident.

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