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IMPHAL, Oct 25 MNS NNN: outraged at the recent rape of a student of Tamphasana Girls Higher Secondary School on Monday last— reportedly by the driver of Imphal West Police, identified as William along with
Manipur digital film actor, Thongam Tarun at Tampha, a restaurant, located at Ghari, Airport Road —students of the school took out a sin-in-protest at the school gate.
In the protest, students also stopped vehicles plying in front of the Raj Bhavan for about 15 minutes. However, Deputy Superintendent of police, Ibomcha intervened and took control of the situation.
Around 5 student leaders later submitted a memorandum to Manipur Home Minister, Gaikhangam with the ultimatum that the government should give adequate punishment to the culprits within a deadline of 5 days  from the date of submission, and help the victim in all possible ways. Bidyarani, General Secretary of TG Higher Secondary School Students’ Union said that if the state government fails to take up necessary actions against the culprits within the stipulated deadline, they would be compelled to launch another agitation until the demand s of the students are met.
The general secretary of  TG higher secondary School Student’s Union, asked the government through the media, whether the culprits would be given bail and set free from  jail or, whether the government should follow the usual norm of letting the state security force and the accused go scot-free without taking any tangible and stringent measure worth its name.
Meanwhile, the Joint Co-Ordination Committee (JSCC), an apex body of six students organizations –Manipuri Students Federation (MSF), Democratic students Alliance of Manipur (DESAM), All Manipur Students Union (AMSU), Students Welfare Association of Kangleipak (SWAK), Kangleipak Students  Association (KSA) and Students Union of Kangleipak (SUK) — condemned the burgeoning incidents of rapes and crimes committed against young girls recently and strongly urged for justice, appropriate punishment and capital punishment to all culprits as deterrent measure in the light of the recent development of unprecedented violence and rapes unleashed against women, especially, the Khoupum rape case, rape and killing of Catherine at Chandel district and the TG Higher Secondary school’s victim.
At a press conference at the Democratic Students Alliance of Manipur (DESAM) office, Keishampat, Imphal today, Convener of JSCC Longjam Umakanta told media persons that no appropriate action has been initiated against the victims so far in the past and henceforth, called for exemplary appropriate capital punishment to those guilty as the only option left for delivery of justice in the present context where the judiciary and the law enforcing agencies are taken for granted as the whims and fancy of the culprits are carried out through the power they wield from their influential position.

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IMPHAL, Oct 25 MNS NNN: outraged at the recent rape of a student of Tamphasana Girls Higher Secondary School on Monday last— reportedly by the driver of Imphal West Police, identified as William along with
Manipur digital film actor, Thongam Tarun at Tampha, a restaurant, located at Ghari, Airport Road —students of the school took out a sin-in-protest at the school gate.
In the protest, students also stopped vehicles plying in front of the Raj Bhavan for about 15 minutes. However, Deputy Superintendent of police, Ibomcha intervened and took control of the situation.
Around 5 student leaders later submitted a memorandum to Manipur Home Minister, Gaikhangam with the ultimatum that the government should give adequate punishment to the culprits within a deadline of 5 days  from the date of submission, and help the victim in all possible ways. Bidyarani, General Secretary of TG Higher Secondary School Students’ Union said that if the state government fails to take up necessary actions against the culprits within the stipulated deadline, they would be compelled to launch another agitation until the demand s of the students are met.
The general secretary of  TG higher secondary School Student’s Union, asked the government through the media, whether the culprits would be given bail and set free from  jail or, whether the government should follow the usual norm of letting the state security force and the accused go scot-free without taking any tangible and stringent measure worth its name.
Meanwhile, the Joint Co-Ordination Committee (JSCC), an apex body of six students organizations –Manipuri Students Federation (MSF), Democratic students Alliance of Manipur (DESAM), All Manipur Students Union (AMSU), Students Welfare Association of Kangleipak (SWAK), Kangleipak Students  Association (KSA) and Students Union of Kangleipak (SUK) — condemned the burgeoning incidents of rapes and crimes committed against young girls recently and strongly urged for justice, appropriate punishment and capital punishment to all culprits as deterrent measure in the light of the recent development of unprecedented violence and rapes unleashed against women, especially, the Khoupum rape case, rape and killing of Catherine at Chandel district and the TG Higher Secondary school’s victim.
At a press conference at the Democratic Students Alliance of Manipur (DESAM) office, Keishampat, Imphal today, Convener of JSCC Longjam Umakanta told media persons that no appropriate action has been initiated against the victims so far in the past and henceforth, called for exemplary appropriate capital punishment to those guilty as the only option left for delivery of justice in the present context where the judiciary and the law enforcing agencies are taken for granted as the whims and fancy of the culprits are carried out through the power they wield from their influential position.

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Imphal, Oct 22 : The command of the Red Shield Division, the Premier Army Formation in Manipur, changed hands in a solemn but impressive ceremony at Leimakhong on 22 Oct 12. Major General Binoy Poonnen, Vishista Sewa Medal, handed over the reins of the Division to Major General Karun Kumar Sinha, Sena Medal after a successful and memorable tenure.
Major General Binoy Poonnen of The MAHAR REGIMENT assumed the command of Red Shield Division in Jun 2011. He has rich experience of serving in During his command, the major thrust of the Division was directed towards assisting the State machinery in combating the menace of militancy by affecting numerous apprehensions, facilitating a large number of cadres to join the national mainstream and monitoring the Cease Fire and Suspension of
Operations agreements between the government and under ground organisations. Concurrently, under the guidance of Major General Binoy Poonnen, VSM, the Red Shield Division undertook numerous Military Civic Action programmes under Op Sadbhavna in the State to provide essential amenities to the local populace, supplement the infrastructure development efforts of the State Government and strengthen the bond between the Army and the people of Manipur. The General was a popular figure in the State and enjoyed the affection, trust and faith of all sections of the population, civ government officials and other security agencies. He wished the people of the State peace and prosperity in the days to come and hoped that this wonderful part of India will soon be rid of the scourge of insurgency.
Major General Karun Kumar Sinha, SM, a decorated infantry officer with varied experience both in India and abroad was commissioned into THE SIKH REGIMENT. An alumnus of NDA, the General Officer is a soldier with very high professional credentials and has tenanted crucial Staff and Instructional appointments. Gen Sinha has immense experience of handling counter insurgency both at Staff and grass root ground level. The General Officer has represented the Army as a Team Leader in a prestigious United Nation Mission in Liberia.
Major General Karun Kumar Sinha, SM while extending his good wishes to the people of Manipur assured the people of the commitment of the Red Shield Division towards maintenance of peace and harmony in the State.

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IMPHAL, Oct 22 NNN: To aflame one’s abode to save another house is not the correct way to deliver justice, even if I have lost my one limb I am all prepared to lose the other one too if the government of India chooses to act against the wishes of the people, Sorokhaibam Sobita, who was left with no other choice but to sever her one leg after a bullet hit her during the June 18, 2001 uprising, said boldly.
On June 18, 2001 the people rose up against the extension of NSCN-IM cease fire to Manipur.
Sorokkhaibam Sobita said, “It is a clear signal of ill-treatment to the people by the government of India which has not yet revealed the concrete points of agreement it has sketched with the NSCN-IM to end the Naga political issue”.
The Government of India in the name of peace process is attempting to split up the hill-valley ties and Thuingaleng Muivah and Isak Chishi Swu, the NSCN bosses are not aware of it until now, she tweeted. It is too late for the Naga outfit NSCN-IM to open its eyes as it has not been able to perceive the treachery of the Government, she continued.
Sobita is now passing her days sadly taking shelter inside a small room in the security quarter of Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences (JNIMS). She has been put here for treatment ever since the scourge of the June 18 unrest. She is a mother of one son and three daughters.
She asked how many lives and limbs are wanted by the Government of India to ensure peace to NSCN-IM this time and said that, to aflame one’s abode to save another house is not the correct way to deliver justice. “Such political strategy is nothing less than an attempt by the government of India so as to create hostilities among the various ethnic groups”, she alleged.
If the Government chooses to act against the wishes of the people again, I am ready to join the latent movement of the people in the lead and sacrifice the other leg too, she vowed.
Although she has suffered a lot, Sobita who said her life is now ready to sacrifice for the people while her health seemed to be deteriorating. Her body weight was 70 kg during the time when she sustained bullet injuries on her leg but now she weighs no more than 53 kg. The decrease in her body weight also made her to change her artificial limb three times.
The 45-year-old woman was wounded when security forces fired at a group of protesters during the June 18 movement. One bullet hit her right calf which was later surgically removed.
Meanwhile, United Committee Manipur (UCM), which took a key role in spearheading the June uprising which perished 18 lives, informed apart from Sobita, one Thangjam Badan from Khurai Tharoijam Leirak, Imphal East is also one of the victims among others who have been undergoing treatment in the aftermath of the bloody episode.
Badan sustained bullet splinters in both the chest and right kidney. Recently, he got one kidney transplanted after medically taking out from his brother following both of his kidneys consequently failed, UCM secretary general Joychandra Konthoujam said.
Referring to the peace plan of the Government of India whose points of agreement has been kept away from the public domain to end the Naga political issue, he registered a strong warning that if the Government goes beyond the wishes of the people in dealing with the NSCN-IM, the UCM is all prepared to launch a huge mass agitation after collaborating with the people.

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Imphal, Oct 20 : Maj Gen Binoy Poonnen, VSM GOC 57 Mtn Div and Chairman, LBA of Sainik School Imphal paid a farewell visit to Sainik School Imphal on 20 Oct 2012.
He inaugurated the state of the art Squash Court constructed under the special project released by Ministry of Defence. After the inauguration ceremony, he interacted with the staff in the school Conference Hall. He complimented the staff and Cadets for producing outstanding achievements in all fields mainly in NDA. He exhorted all the staff members to inculcate human values in general and integrity among all cadets in particular.
During the Chairmanship of Maj Gen B Poonnen the school achieved unprecedented success in NDA results, Academics, Co-curricular and Sports fields.
He was instrumental in shaping important infrastructure development projects like Water Scheme, Water Distribution System, Security Wall Extension, Squash Court, Drill Square etc.
Meanwhile Maj Gen Binoy Poonnen, VSM, had promised assistance to this remote village in South Manipur. 1/11 Gorkha Rifles under the aegis of Red Shield Division distributed solar lanterns to the villagers by handing them over to Mr Pauhminglen Village Chief Samulamlam on 20 Oct 2012. This has brought some relief to the people.

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IMPHAL, Oct 18 MNS NNN : Manipur was the first and foremost “country” that adopted democratic form of government in the entire East Asia, stated former deputy chief minister of Manipur Dr L. Chandramani at a function marking the ‘first Manipur state assembly session’ on Thursday.
The first Manipur state assembly session was held on October 18, 1948 at the royal palace’s Durbar Hall, Dr Chandramani reminisced at the commemorative function and said the present generation needs to remember  the  speech made by the then Maharaja Bodhchandra in the state assembly.
He asserted no any country of East Asia including India had ever developed the foundation of democracy before the remarkable day when Manipur held its first ever state assembly session.
During the function held at the office complex of Manipur People’s Party (MPP), Imphal commemorating the first sitting of the Manipur state assembly, Dr Chandramani also talked at length about the speech delivered by Bodhchandra, the Maharaja of Manipur at the session.
The former deputy chief minister said the time has come for the people to remember the proclamation of Bodhchandra who had suggested setting up of educational institutions, particularly high schools in the hill areas of Manipur and production of silk textile to boost up economy. Dr. L. Chandramani said, the boundary of Manipur was big but it is smaller day by day. Due to irregularity in governance   the state of affairs has become  chaotic  . We should study the 64 year old NE history.
President, youth front MPP W. Maniton said, as per instructions of Maharaj Budhachandra, A committee having 21 members have been formed to frame a constitution on December 17, 1947. Representatives from rally, nominees of the king, president of Durban and Chief Court took part in the committee and it became functional on March 17, 1947 workers of MPP took part in the function.
The function presided over by MPP president Sanasam Umananda was also attended by the party’s advisor and veteran leader O Joy.
Saying that it is indeed a pride of Manipur which introduced parliamentary form of democracy since the early era, O Joy held that the people do not enjoy and see the true meaning of the existing democracy in the state of Manipur.  MPP president Umananda said the event will be observed in a much bigger way from next year adding the commemoration was being held for the third time. Recognising the increasing importance of the occasion, the MPP will try to observe the day at the Durbar Hall of the royal palace of Manipur from next year, Umananda announced.

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IMPHAL, Oct 16 MNS NNN: Rich tributes were paid to former Manipur minister Md Allauddin Khan, who died of cancer at Dharmasala Cancer Hospital, New Delhi yesterday, with state honour at the state Congress Bhavan in Imphal on Tuesday.
Chief Minister O Ibobi led his council of ministers, Congress MLAs and other party members in paying tributes to the late Congress minister who held the post of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj and MOBC twice in two different terms.
Allauddin was a true leader of minority Muslim community with exceptional leadership quality, the chief minister lauded him saying the former Congress leader did a lot of momentous works for the people of Manipur.
Ibobi described the death of Allauddin as a great loss not only to the minority community and Manipur but also to the Congress party, declaring that his death will bring bareness in taking up activities of the party.
Manipur Pradesh Congess Committee (MPCC) president and home minister Gaikhangam stated late Allauddin who became minister twice in two terms of the Congress led Governments took major role and executed significant works for the welfare of the minority community and the people of Manipur as well.
Gaikhangam hailed Allauddin as a man who had sacrificed for the Congress and worked devoid of discrimination on the ground of religion, caste and race stating the vacuum created by his death can never be filled.
Allauddin died at the age of 53. He is survived by his wife, four sons and two daughters.
Meanwhile, tributes flood in for former minister Md Allauddin Khan who died in New Delhi yesterday.
Chief Minister Ibobi in a condolence message released from the CM Secretariat expressed that he was deeply distressed to hear the sad news of the demise of former minister Md Allauddin Khan.
Allauddin was a man of great political vision who worked for the upliftment of poor and the downtrodden, the chief minister said and added he must always be remembered for his dedication, sense of public service, innate simplicity and honesty. The state has lost an excellent political leader, Ibobi said.
“I convey heartfelt condolence to the members of the bereaved family and pray to the God to give them strength to bear the irreparable loss,” the chief minister mentioned in the message.
In a separate condolence message from Manipur Congress Bhavan, MPCC president Gaikhangam expressed his grief over the death of Allauddin stating that the demise of the former minister is a great loss to the people of Manipur.
Imphal East Distt Congress Committee has also condoled the death of Allauddin and shareds the grief of the bereaved family.

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New Delhi, Oct 15 : Md Allauddin Khan former Minister who had represented Keirao Assembly constituency breathed his last at Dharmasala Cancer HospitaNew Delhi today around 5 pm. He is bereaved by his wife, six sons and two daughters.
Congress President Gaikhangam who is also Home Minister has condoled the death of Md Allauddin Khan, former Minister. He said the state has lost a great leader. He is bereaved by his wife, four sons and two daughters.
Dr Th Meinya has also condoled his death. Born to Md. Nazir Ali on 1st April, 1959 he was born at Kiyamgei Muslim Awang Leikai and was married to Sufura Begum. He was a Journalist and was elected to 2002 – Elected to the 8th Manipur Legislative Assembly on INC Ticket and served as Minister RD & PR, MOBC. He was Re-elected to the 9th Manipur Legislative Assembly on INC Ticket in 2007 and served as Minister RD & PR, MOBC, Science & Technology.
He also served as Vice-President, AMSU and AMSCOC, Ex-Editor Fidam. His hobbies include Political Analysis & Swimming.
His lifeless body will be brought to Imphal from New Delhi tomorrow morning by an Air India flight. The last rites of the former minister will be held at his native village Kiyamgei Muslim Awang Leikai in Imphal East.
Prior to that a condolence meeting will be held at Congress Bhavan, Imphal in thios connect at 12 noon on Tuesday.

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IMPHAL, Oct 11NNN: A public meeting along with a protest rally oganised jointly by the Anal Naga Taangpi (ANTA), Anal Students’ Union, Anallon Chiefs’ Association (ALCA) and Anal Women Union (ASR) in collaboration with the area level organisation was held today at the Mini Indoor Stadium, Chandel district headquarters protesting against the proposed construction of Chakpi Multi Purpose Project at Chakpi River in Chandel district.
Addressing at the gathering, WNG. Kohring Victor, president of ANTA said the proposed project will undoubtedly affect the minority tribe and other small tribe community residing in and around the site as it will incurred loss of socio-economy and will make undesirable changes on demography, religion, militarisation and moral integrity. Ckakpi river is the lifeline and bread and butter for the people of Chandel district and its surrounding other tribes and moreover there is apprehensions on break-down of the dam as the site is under seismological zone. Under these circumstances, how can the villages welcome the project ? he asked.
Jusifying its stand on the multi-project, Kohring Victor said, “Why the state government is submitting its proposal again and again to the Central government for approval in the name of developmental project at the cost of our land and resources. If the government is concern for us then there are many things to be done in the district like repairing the bad road condition from Pallel to Chandel, Chandel to Chakpikarong via Sugnu, Lack of infrastructures at PHC, Chakpikarong and revocation of Vomku Block; good schools, bridges at specify location etc “.
During the meeting, a public declaration was announced stating that the project is anti-people in nature and is proposed at a high cost not in the interest of the indigenous people of Chandel where initial investigation, survey and proposal were done without the knowledge and consent of the people.
A massive public protest rally was also taken out by the protesters numbering around 3000 starting from the Mini Indoor Stadium upto the Deputy Commissioner’s Office where the protesters submitted a memorandum to the Chief Minister of the state through the Deputy Commissioner, Chandel.

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Imphal, Oct 10 : A 21 member delegation of the Royal British Legion from United Kingdom visited the Imphal War Cemetery near 2nd Manipur Rifles on 10 October, 2012. The delegation led by Retired Major John Whots of the Royal British Territorial Army included three war veterans of the British Army who had fought alongside the Indian troops in the battles of Imphal and Kohima in the 2nd world war and the family members of the martyrs of the Royal British Army who laid down their lives in the Battle of Imphal while fighting the Japanese forces. This visit is a part of the annual pilgrimage of the Royal British Legion to Indian War Memorials of Kolkata , Kohima and Imphal which is organized by the Royal British Legion for more than three decades now.
The two hour program included prayers and floral tributes over the graves of officers and soldiers, recital of citations of the soldiers about their bravery and courage in world war II in the battle of Imphal, common prayer at the central War Memorial and Wreath Laying to conclude the program. Elaborate arrangements were done by 30 Assam Rifles of 9 Sector under HQ IGAR(S) including the wreath rituals in full military decorum. The members of the Royal British Legion were overwhelmed by the hospitality and support by the Indian Security forces and people of Manipur during their three day visit and many of the members decided on coming back for the same.

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By N. Sanatomba
New Delhi, Oct 9 : Two day economic editors’ conference held in New Delhi organised by the PIB Govt of India concluded today at Sashtri Bhavan. On the concluding day the following issues like infrastructural problem of Central Agriculture University in Imphal, up gradation of Imphal airport, shortage of power supply and non availability of cooking gas were raised before the concerned ministers, who addressed the conference.
Drawing the attention of the Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar this correspondent informed that in the 10th five years plan Central Agriculture University Imphal had returned Rs 80 cores to the centre for one reason perhaps unable to utilise the fund properly and consequently in the 11th five years there had not been addition of infrastructure in the university complex, while at the same time the other academic institutions like RIMS and Manipur University had seen addition massive structures. He was asked why CAU cannot do that. The Minister replied prevailing law and order problem in the state has stood as obstruction in the visit of faculty members for conducting research work. But fund is not a problem if there is requirement of fund it will be delivered without delay.
Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh perhaps was not well aware of the development that has taken place at Imphal airport that he posed the question where do you want go when this scribe put a pointed a question when will Imphal airport become international airport. The minister was also informed that the prosperous south East Asian nations neighbouring with Manipur have expressed their willingness to visit Gaya the birth place of Budha. One official of the Civil Aviation Ministry informed the gathering that there had been increase in the frequencies of flight and Imphal airport have received night landing facilities. Ajit Singh told in response to other questions from other scribes that every MP in the country wants one international airport in their respective states. He however assured to look into the demand of for up gradation of Imphal airport up to international level.
Dr. M. Veerapa Moily Power Minister was informed of the shortage of power supply in Manipur. He was told that since the commissioning of Loktak Hydro Electric Project a national project in the slate seventies Manipur has not added a single unit and the consumers receive only 6 hours power supply in 24 hours. The Minister was asked to release more fund for taking up hydel projects in the state. He was warned against bringing private partners in power sector. The consequence has been felt in Delhi, where power tariff had shot up beyond the affordable level of common masses and Tejriwala has protested against the power hike. The Minister assured to look into the matter. He said power scarcity in the country would be solved in the near future.
Oil and Natrual Gas Minister Jaipal Reddy was the last minister to address the session. The Minister was informed that six subsidised gas or none subsidised gas makes no sense in Manipur. If a consumer in Manipur can be provided at least five gas cylinders annually it will be considered as fulfilling a boon. Number one problem facing Manipur is gas scarcity. Increase state’s quota the problem may be solved. Jaipal Reddy replied there is no quota system in the allocation of refilled gas cylinders. He also assured to look into the matter.
The concluding as usual was conducted by the head of PIB Neelam Kapur.

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