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Imphal, Dec 30: A 24-year-old woman was allegedly raped by a man in his mid 30s in a hotel in Imphal where the victim planned to halt a night along with her brother-in-law as they missed the last bus.
The incident came to light when Paolenmang Khongsai, 22, the brother-in-law of the victim launched a written complaint with the Imphal City police in which he stated that on December 27, he along with his sister-in-law came to Imphal from Saikul, but they had to stay back the night in a hotel here as there was no more bus heading for Litan in Ukhrul district.
The in-laws are from Saikho village in Saikul of Senapati district. The police refused to name the victim.
They came across a man, Md. Fakrauddin who guided them to a hotel to stay for the night, but the accused forcefully proposed Paolenmang that his sister-in-law ‘used’ for a night in exchange for a money but the proposal was flatly refused, the complaint report further said.
It said Fakrauddin later threatened them and forcibly led the victim to another room of Tomba Hotel located at Govenor Road on the pretext of providing her a safe separate room and sexually assaulted her twice.
Sensing false at the indecent attitude of the alleged rapist, Paolenmang searched for her sister-in-law after some time that night inside the hotel for about an hour only to find her the next day morning of December 28 in a secret room of the hotel where she had been raped twice by the accused, the complaint added.
A case has been registered with the city police in connection with the incident.

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Imphal, Dec 30: Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB)and a combined team of 38 Assam Rifles and 46 Assam Rifles of 27 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of ‘Red Shield Division’ launched a massive operation on the higher reaches, South of Aina in the Thanlon Sub-Division of Churachandpur district for destruction of standing poppy cultivation. The operation will continue into first week January where in the team will destroy the fields in a phased manner so as to ensure no remnants are resuscitated.
The operation was launched keeping in view the illegal drug trafficking and the long term effects on the rising number of the youth affected by the drug addiction. It had also become a lucrative money spinner for drug smugglers and the trend had to be curbed, more so since the part of the money from the produce is siphoned off to various insurgents groups. Keeping the financial impact on the farmers in mind, the farmers will also be compensated by allocating alternative for crops and incentives as also the locals will be educated on the ills of drugs.
It is pertinent to mention that Manipur is one of the major feeders of drug industry. The extensive Anti Narcotics operation carried out by 27 Sector Assam Rifles has given a big blow to the Narco industry by destroying poppy fields to the tune of approx 750 acres and still continuing.

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Imphal, Dec 30 NNN : As many as 56 aspiring candidates from 14 Naga majority Assembly Constituencies have been found lobbying for the Naga People’s Front (NPF) ticket to fight in the polls to the 10th Manipur Legislative Assembly slated for January 28.
Out of the 56 individuals who are seeking NPF ticket, the largest number of ticket contenders was found from Chandel Assembly Constituency with nine intending candidates applied for the purpose.
A meeting was organized by NPF Manipur State Unit at Senapati on Friday to discuss in detail on ticket allotment during which party leaders from Nagaland were also attended.
NPF president Dr. Shurhozelie Liezietsu earnestly urged the party men, ticket seekers and the public to strive for opening the first account of the party in Manipur and said NPF is an old political party that stands for the rights of the Nagas as well as the indigenous people of the Northeast.
“NPF has not done any harm to other communities of Manipur when it talks about Naga integration because it is our birthright to be worked for the very purpose”, Shurhozelie maintained.
He said so far the Nagaland State Assembly has passed resolution on Naga integration for four times since 1964.
Talents of the Naga youths have become dull due to lack of facilities and proper infrastructures in the hill areas of Manipur, the NPF president said, adding that if voted to power in the coming general election, the party will raise the voice of the Nagas in Manipur Legislative Assembly.
Z. Lohe, political advisor to the Nagaland Chief Minister said, “By God’s grace, NPF is sound and quite comfortable in Nagaland, and 48 years before, the State of Nagaland was formed and so far nine chief ministers have ruled the State of which only three of them worked with clear vision and firm decision to create a common political platform for the Nagas.”
Party men should not misuse the name of any social organization while working for the party, he appealed, adding that NPF believes in maintaining communal harmony and equal rights for the tribal people.
NPF secretary general K.G. Kenye said there are around 700 different political parties registered with the Election Commission of India and that the NPF is the only party wherein the word ‘Naga” is found.
He also appealed the people, particularly the Nagas to vote for NPF to facilitate the long cherished dream of the community.
During the meeting, NPF Manipur State Unit president, secretary and other party leaders were also present besides Z. Lohe, K.G. Kenye, Shurhozelie Liezietsu and other party officials from Nagaland.

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Imphal, Dec 29: Two members, including one overground activist of the proscribed RPF/PLA have been arrested along with nine extortion notes addressed to different MLAs and intending candidates in the ensuing polls to the 10th Manipur Legislative Assembly by a combined team of Imphal West and Imphal East police commandos on Thursday, according to police.
Police said Okram Sharatchandra, 45 s/o (L) O Ibohal Meitei, a resident of Pukhao Laipham in Imphal East, was arrested at Wangkhei Ningthem Pukhri Mapal in the district this morning around 7:30 during a search operation jointly launched by a team of Imphal West and Imphal East police led by Officer in-charge Imphal East Chandrakumar.
Another overground member of the outfit was managed to nab by the same team around 10:40 am following information received through the mobile phone of Sharatchandra. He has been identified as Wanghengbam Sunil Singh alias Devan, 42 s/o W Mangi Singh of Sega Road Thouda Bhabok Leikai in Imphal West.
Sharatchandra disclosed that he joined RPF/PLA in 2006 through one self-styled revenue officer-1 finance department of the group, Salam Ajit Luwang alias Rombus and presently working under his command.
The duo is also reported to have disclosed that they involved in the extortion of huge amount of money from the general public, government offices, and also transported arms and ammunition from place to place for the militant outfit, police said.
Nine extortion note and two mobile handsets were seized from them, they added.
Discovering the movement of UG cadres in general area Arong of Thoubal district, troops of 27 Assam Rifles of 9 Sector under HQ IGAR (S) launched operation in the area and apprehended one UNLF cadre on 29 Dec 2011. The apprehendee was identified as H Nongmaijong Meitei alias Ibongo, 28 yreas, s/o H Nabha Meitei, r/o Arong Khunou Heibong Makong Awang Leikai.
In yet another incident, discovering the movement of foreigners in general area Tengnoupal, troops of 24 Assam Rifles of 26 Sector under HQ IGAR(South) launched operation in the area and apprehended four Myanmarese Nationals on 28 Dec 2011. The apprehendees were identified as Md Hussain, 64 years, s/o Md Hasain, r/o Lasangao, Wagaon( Nidambara) Myanmar, Md Nassir, 22 years, s/o Late Md Jamir, r/o Nidambara Basti, Kyatao Town, Wagaon (Nidambara) Myanmar, Md Noor, 18 years, s/o Md Abbas, r/o Phund Faran, Busi Dong (Nidambara) Myanmar and Md Yashim, 12 years, s/o Md Hussain, r/o Lasangao Kyatao Town, Wagaon (Nidambara), Myanmar.
The apprehendees were handed over to Tengnoupal Police Station.

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Imphal, Dec 29 NNN: In all, five houses belonging to five militants of the banned KCP of Kesho group were Thursday pulled down by an irate mob in Chanam Santrok village of Imphal East district for their alleged involvement in the abduction of a chowkidar and his son who were subsequently shot dead over a ransom.
The families of the five accused have also been forced out from their localities forever as a severe treatment awarded for their act of brutality against the chowkidar of Irilbung Water Supply Scheme and his son.
The kidnapping drama of the duo occurred December 7 and they kept them in their custody for 10 days before the militants killed them on December 16 apparently for not receiving the ransom amount on time.
This morning around 7: 30, the villagers, including members from the local club, Lai Committee and Meira Paibis of Santrok village
suddenly stood up against the five accused showing extreme anger and broke down their houses of which one belonging to T Rome alias
Romeo, who is still at large, was set ablaze.
They also said the village will assist the police to trace Romeo and warned that no one should provide shelter to the accused involved in the killing of the father and son.
Out of the five militants of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) of Kesho group who were involved in the brutal double murder case, police have already arrested four accused.

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Imphal, Dec 29 NNN: In all, five houses belonging to five militants of the banned KCP of Kesho group were Thursday pulled down by an irate mob in Chanam Santrok village of Imphal East district for their alleged involvement in the abduction of a chowkidar and his son who were subsequently shot dead over a ransom.
The families of the five accused have also been forced out from their localities forever as a severe treatment awarded for their act of brutality against the chowkidar of Irilbung Water Supply Scheme and his son.
The kidnapping drama of the duo occurred December 7 and they kept them in their custody for 10 days before the militants killed them on December 16 apparently for not receiving the ransom amount on time.
This morning around 7: 30, the villagers, including members from the local club, Lai Committee and Meira Paibis of Santrok village
suddenly stood up against the five accused showing extreme anger and broke down their houses of which one belonging to T Rome alias
Romeo, who is still at large, was set ablaze.
They also said the village will assist the police to trace Romeo and warned that no one should provide shelter to the accused involved in the killing of the father and son.
Out of the five militants of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) of Kesho group who were involved in the brutal double murder case, police have already arrested four accused.

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Imphal, Dec 28: The Congress party is trying to get 40 to 45 seats in the 60 Member House in the ensuing Assembly elections, Chief Minister, Okram Ibobi Singh today said. He was speaking during a function at Congress Office to observe the 126th foundation day of the Indian National Congress.
Opposition parties keep on leveling various charges but it is for the people to decide if the Congress party will come back to power or not he added. He lauded the people for enabling the Congress party to work for ten continous year.
It is hard to make central leaders understand the ground situation he added. It is not possible to make people sitting in New Delhi understand the situation he added. When central leaders come to Manipur they were taken to far flung areas by air . To strengthen democracy infrastructures were developed during the last ten years. New Assembly, High Court complexes were inaugurated and at all district headquarters new Secretariat complexes were constructed he said.
The buildings inaugurated will not generate revenue or employment but if the Congress returns to power new Irrigation projects will be taken up to make people self reliant. The Union government is trying to make the GDP reach nine percent and we should try to achieve 11 percent growth he further said.
Employment generation, connectivity, power will be given emphasis he further said. Electricity is provided to people only for about two hours during office hours and two to four during night time. He assured to make people get adequate power.
Okram Ibobi today indicated his willingness to forge alliance with other political parties in the State for the coming 10th general elections, saying Congress likes to join hands with like-minded political groups.
Coming down heavily on the Opposition party, the chief minister said they are in the habit of criticizing the Congress for they have nothing to say and added that let them criticize as long as they can, but subsequently the public will decide everything.
He also urged the party men to strive for winning at least 40-45 seats in the coming assembly elections.
Referring to the repeated remarks of the Opposition with regard to the construction of government infrastructures of which they often say that no resource can be generated from the new buildings of the government, the chief minister asserted that the structures are necessary for a democratic institution.
Congress President, Gaikhangam said Congress will be able to get about 40 seats.

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Imphal, Dec 28: The Congress party is trying to get 40 to 45 seats in the 60 Member House in the ensuing Assembly elections, Chief Minister, Okram Ibobi Singh today said. He was speaking during a function at Congress Office to observe the 126th foundation day of the Indian National Congress.
Opposition parties keep on leveling various charges but it is for the people to decide if the Congress party will come back to power or not he added. He lauded the people for enabling the Congress party to work for ten continous year.
It is hard to make central leaders understand the ground situation he added. It is not possible to make people sitting in New Delhi understand the situation he added. When central leaders come to Manipur they were taken to far flung areas by air . To strengthen democracy infrastructures were developed during the last ten years. New Assembly, High Court complexes were inaugurated and at all district headquarters new Secretariat complexes were constructed he said.
The buildings inaugurated will not generate revenue or employment but if the Congress returns to power new Irrigation projects will be taken up to make people self reliant. The Union government is trying to make the GDP reach nine percent and we should try to achieve 11 percent growth he further said.
Employment generation, connectivity, power will be given emphasis he further said. Electricity is provided to people only for about two hours during office hours and two to four during night time. He assured to make people get adequate power.
Okram Ibobi today indicated his willingness to forge alliance with other political parties in the State for the coming 10th general elections, saying Congress likes to join hands with like-minded political groups.
Coming down heavily on the Opposition party, the chief minister said they are in the habit of criticizing the Congress for they have nothing to say and added that let them criticize as long as they can, but subsequently the public will decide everything.
He also urged the party men to strive for winning at least 40-45 seats in the coming assembly elections.
Referring to the repeated remarks of the Opposition with regard to the construction of government infrastructures of which they often say that no resource can be generated from the new buildings of the government, the chief minister asserted that the structures are necessary for a democratic institution.
Congress President, Gaikhangam said Congress will be able to get about 40 seats.

Read more / Original news source: http://manipur-mail.com/let-people-decided-fate-of-candidates-cong-open-to-alliance-cm/

Imphal, Dec 28 (NNN): In a surprise move, the State Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) on Wednesday withdrew support to Congress and joined the Opposition alliance in an attempt to extract political mileage in the forthcoming polls to the 10th Manipur legislative assembly scheduled to be held on January 28.
“RJD has joined the alliance of Manipur People’s Party (MPP), NCP and JD (U) for which the MPP president Dr Nimaichand Luwang has already confirmed”, Manipur State RJD president in-charge K Kumarjit informed journalists at the party’s office here today.
The party will be fielding not less than 45 candidates in the hills and valley districts for the ensuing general elections, Kumarjit said. He further said they decided to join the opposition bloc and fight the elections as the party cannot see “transparency” in the ruling Congress-led State government.
Advise for Fishermen along North Tamil Nadu, Puducherry & South Andhra Pradesh Coasts
Fishermen along north Tamil Nadu, Puducherry & south Andhra Pradesh coasts are advised not to venture into sea. Those who are out at sea are advised to return to the coast. This is because of the Cyclonic storm ‘Thane’ over southwest and adjoining southeast Bay of Bengal which is likely to move west-northwestwards. It is expected to intensify during next 24 hrs and cross north Tamil Nadu and south Andhra Pradesh coasts between Cuddalore and Sriharikota and close to south of Chennai around morning of 30th December 2011. There is probability of slight weakening before its landfall. Squally winds speed reaching 45-55 kmph likely to commence along and off north Tamil Nadu , Puducherry and south Andhra Pradesh coasts from tomorrow morning. The wind speed will increase gradually from tomorrow right onwards along and off north Tamilnadu and south Andhra Pradesh coast at the time of landfall. Under the influence of this system rainfall at most places with isolated heavy rainfall is likely to commence over north Tamil Nadu & Puducherry and south coastal Andhra Pradesh from tomorrow. The intensity of rainfall would increase with heavy to very heavy falls at a few places and isolated extremely heavy falls (25cm or more) from tomorrow evening onwards and extend to Rayalseema and north interior Tamil Nadu. Storm surge of about 1 meter height above the astronomical tide would inundate the low lying areas of Nellore district of south coastal Andhra Pradesh and Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kanchipuram and villupuram districts of north Tamil Nadu at the time of landfall. Sea condition will be high to very high around the system centre. Sea condition will be rough to very rough along and off north Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and south Andhra Pradesh coasts from tomorrow onwards becoming high to very high from 29th night onwards. 

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Imphal, Dec 28 (NNN): In a surprise move, the State Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) on Wednesday withdrew support to Congress and joined the Opposition alliance in an attempt to extract political mileage in the forthcoming polls to the 10th Manipur legislative assembly scheduled to be held on January 28.
“RJD has joined the alliance of Manipur People’s Party (MPP), NCP and JD (U) for which the MPP president Dr Nimaichand Luwang has already confirmed”, Manipur State RJD president in-charge K Kumarjit informed journalists at the party’s office here today.
The party will be fielding not less than 45 candidates in the hills and valley districts for the ensuing general elections, Kumarjit said. He further said they decided to join the opposition bloc and fight the elections as the party cannot see “transparency” in the ruling Congress-led State government.
Advise for Fishermen along North Tamil Nadu, Puducherry & South Andhra Pradesh Coasts
Fishermen along north Tamil Nadu, Puducherry & south Andhra Pradesh coasts are advised not to venture into sea. Those who are out at sea are advised to return to the coast. This is because of the Cyclonic storm ‘Thane’ over southwest and adjoining southeast Bay of Bengal which is likely to move west-northwestwards. It is expected to intensify during next 24 hrs and cross north Tamil Nadu and south Andhra Pradesh coasts between Cuddalore and Sriharikota and close to south of Chennai around morning of 30th December 2011. There is probability of slight weakening before its landfall. Squally winds speed reaching 45-55 kmph likely to commence along and off north Tamil Nadu , Puducherry and south Andhra Pradesh coasts from tomorrow morning. The wind speed will increase gradually from tomorrow right onwards along and off north Tamilnadu and south Andhra Pradesh coast at the time of landfall. Under the influence of this system rainfall at most places with isolated heavy rainfall is likely to commence over north Tamil Nadu & Puducherry and south coastal Andhra Pradesh from tomorrow. The intensity of rainfall would increase with heavy to very heavy falls at a few places and isolated extremely heavy falls (25cm or more) from tomorrow evening onwards and extend to Rayalseema and north interior Tamil Nadu. Storm surge of about 1 meter height above the astronomical tide would inundate the low lying areas of Nellore district of south coastal Andhra Pradesh and Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kanchipuram and villupuram districts of north Tamil Nadu at the time of landfall. Sea condition will be high to very high around the system centre. Sea condition will be rough to very rough along and off north Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and south Andhra Pradesh coasts from tomorrow onwards becoming high to very high from 29th night onwards. 

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Imphal, Dec 28: A house of a worker of BJP candidate O. Indira of Thoubal was damaged by some persons this morning around 10.30 a.m. however police could bring the situation under control.
The worker was identified as Leishanthem Kunjabati (50) Thoubal Leishangkhong Mamang Leikai.
The state BJP termed the attack a “life attempt” on the party’s women wing president.
BJP vice president professor S Tiken described the incident as “very unfortunate” and strongly condemned the act committed by the supporters of the chief minister. He also expressed serious concerned over the repeated violent incidents that occurred in the constituency of Ibobi in the past few weeks.
Tiken said the yesterday incident will be put up before the law court as well as the Election Commission of India so that the persons involved in the dastardly act can be punished in a befitting manner. Most of the attackers were government employees and VDF personnel, the state BJP vice president alleged and further told the media that the family members of Kunjabati were somehow managed to rescue by O Indira, an intending candidate in the coming 10th assembly elections scheduled to be held January 28 next year.

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Mail News Service
Imphal, Dec 28: A house of a worker of BJP candidate O. Indira of Thoubal was damaged by some persons this morning around 10.30 a.m. however police could bring the situation under control.
The worker was identified as Leishanthem Kunjabati (50) Thoubal Leishangkhong Mamang Leikai.
The state BJP termed the attack a “life attempt” on the party’s women wing president.
BJP vice president professor S Tiken described the incident as “very unfortunate” and strongly condemned the act committed by the supporters of the chief minister. He also expressed serious concerned over the repeated violent incidents that occurred in the constituency of Ibobi in the past few weeks.
Tiken said the yesterday incident will be put up before the law court as well as the Election Commission of India so that the persons involved in the dastardly act can be punished in a befitting manner. Most of the attackers were government employees and VDF personnel, the state BJP vice president alleged and further told the media that the family members of Kunjabati were somehow managed to rescue by O Indira, an intending candidate in the coming 10th assembly elections scheduled to be held January 28 next year.

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Imphal, Dec 28: The CPI Manipur, Secretary Dr M Nara today released names of 19 candidates as first phase for the ensuing Assembly elections. The candidates were Ph. Parijat, 8-Lamlai, Dr. M. Nara, 34-Wangjing Tentha, N. Mangi, 29-Kumbi, M Sakhi, 18-Konthoujam, A. Lala, 4-Kshetrigao, R.K. Amusana, 3 Khurai, N. Singhajit, 20 Langthabal, Twanzalian Lianpu, 56 Thanlon, Naorem Achouba 37 Kakching, Laishram Premchandra, 1-Khundrakpam, Ph. Irabot, 19 Patsoi, Dr. Y. Radheshyam , 38 Hiyanglam, Ph. Pakchao, 17 Lamsang.
Other candidates include, O. Mahesh, 21-Naoria Pakhanglakpa, Dr. Y. Mani , 7 Andro, Heikham Dingo, 16 Sekmai, M. Jayanta, 5 Thongju, Y. Jiban, 40 Sugnu and M. Asnikumar, 28 Thanga.
Addressing a press conference today at CPI office at Irawat Bhavan Dr. M. Nara Singh said the Manipur State Council of CPI has been playing its independent role in building up the party and people’s movement in Manipur since the inception of the party by its founder Comrade Hijam Irawat
The present Socio-economic and Political situation of Manipur categorically demands to build up a broad based Secular, Democratic and Progressive Peoples’ Front for a good and pro-people governance he addied. The CPI in Manipur will work hard for achieving this goal in the larger interest of the common people of the state he assured.
Election is scheduled on January 28 next.

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Imphal, Dec 28: Troops of 27Assam Rifles of 9 Sector under HQ IGAR (S) launched operation in general area Wabagai Kadajit of Thoubal district and apprehended two UGs cadres on 28 Dec 2011. The apprehendees were identified as No. 2583, SS Pte Yumnam Romesh Singh alias Nanao, 32 years, s/o Y Ibomcha, r/o Longmaidong Mamang Boroi Makhong (PLA) and No. 770 SS Sgt Akoijam chaoba Meitei alias Khamba alias Atomba, 31 years, s/o Late Yasikul Meitei, r/o Wabagai Kadajit (UNLF).
Similarly, discovering the movement of UG cadres in general area Potshangpbam of Ukhrul district, troops of 23 Assam Rifles of 10 Sector under HQ IGAR (S) alongwith a team of 6/8 GR launched joint operation in the area and apprehended one KYKL cadre on 28 Dec 2011. The apprehendee was identified as No.012, Batch No. 01, SS Pvt Mutum Thoibi Singh alias Maimu, 42 years, s/o M Babu Singh, r/o Potshangpbam, Bishnupur. The apprehendee was handed over to Bishnupur Police Station.
In yet another incident, troops of 42 Assam Rifles of 26 Sector and 27 Assam Rifles of 9 Sector under HQ IGAR (South) launched joint operation in general area Kakching and apprehended one UNLF cadre on 28 Dec 2011. The apprehendee was identified as Army No. 408, SS Cpl Elangbam sanjoi alias Malem Thomba, 35 years, s/o Elangbam Manglem, r/o Chairen Meikekhai, Sugnu, Thoubal. The apprehendee was handed over to Kakching Police station.
Later, troops of 31 Assam Rifles of 26 Sector under HQ IGAR(South) apprehended one Bangladeshi National from general area Khudengthabi of Chandel district on 27 Dec 2011. The apprehendee was identified as Titu Ali, 42 years, s/o Sahadat Ali, r/o Dampar, Shimpura, Kisharganja (Bangladesh) and was handed over to Moreh Police station.

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Four persons involved in the killing of Soram Ibomcha, Chawkidar of Irilbung water supply scheme and his son, Yaipu surrendered before police.
These surrendered were Takhellambam Jiban (30), Takhellambam Sakhenba (26), Takhellambam Radhabinod (24), Sandrok Mamang Leikai Keisam Tenden (28) Sandrok Awang Leikai.
Another culprit, Takhellambam Romen alias Ro meo is yet to surrender before.

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Mail News Service
Imphal, Dec 27: In connection with the unbecoming altercation between TN Haokip, IPR Minister and the Manipur Hill Journalists Union (MHJU) team led by its President Th Thangzalian on the 19th of December, 2011 between 1 to 2pm, the Union resolved in a meeting held at Lamka Press Club today that a written ultimatum should be served to the concerned Minister through the press to tender his apology to the MHJU within 48 hours in the printed media.
When the MHJU President met the minister at his office in Imphal in connection with a proposed Internal Press Tour -cum- Refresher Course to Moreh Trade Centre, Manipur, the concerned minister allegedly unbecoming of his position, refused to entertain the MHJU team and used abusing language. He allegedly further said to the team that ‘the Union should not approach and talk to him in regards to any MHJU matters’. The Union, representing all the press institutions in the hills of Manipur, was taken aback and strongly condemned the insults to the press by no less than a minister in the IPR department and have no alternative but to impose a boycott on the minister until or unless he tender his apology within the stipulated time.
The MHJU wondered why TN Haokip, being a representative of the people and a minister in the Information and Public Relations Department, Manipur should conduct himself towards a press organization.

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MNS: The next Public Hearing before the Committee on Re-organization of Administrative and Police District Boundaries in the State will be held on 29-12-2011 at 3:00 p.m. in the Office Chamber of the Chief Secretary, Manipur in the Old Secretariat.
The Committee shall hear the following organizations in its next meeting scheduled en 29-12-2011:-
1. Saiton Area Chiefs Organizat on, Churachandpur.
2. Liangmai Naga Council, Manipur, Tamei H.Q.
3. Khonglong Kabui Part-ll Village Authority, P.O. Langjing CRPF Camp.
4. United Voluntary Organization, Oinam, Bishnupur District.
The above listed organizations may contact Shri H. Balkrisna Singh, Under Secretary (Revenue), Government of Manipur for their confirmation to appear before the Committee.

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Imphal, Dec 26: On 26 Dec 2011, Maj Gen Binoy Poonnen, VSM, GOC 57 Mountain Division laid the foundation stone for construction of New Church Complex at Mayangkhang village under Senapati District. RK Luikang, Chairman Mayangkhang village gave welcome speech .
This was followed by a colourful choreography which was presented by ladies of local women society and school children of Sunday school. Maj Gen Binoy Poonnen while addressing the locals impressed on need for co-operation among the locals and security forces for peace and development in the area. He also said that Army and Assam Rifles will continue with their efforts to bring peace in the region and will always support such endeavours for the betterment of the people.
The 5 Assam Rifles under the aegis of Headquarters 59 Mountain Brigade of the Red Shield Division, organised a handover ceremony at 59 Mountain Brigade Headquarters, Senapati on 26 Dec 2011. The event was graced by the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 57 Mountain Division, Major General Binoy Poonnen, VSM, General Officer Commanding (GOC) Red Shield Division. The handover ceremony was organised to handover two computers with computer tables and chairs alongwith musical equipment to RK Orphanage, Natzang Colony, Senapati and two solar street lights and two hand held solar lights to Emmisiphro Village, Senapati. Speaking on the occasion the General Officer emphasized upon the need for taking up community development projects and lauded the efforts of the local community in assisting in incorporation and execution of these projects. Commander 59 Mountain Brigade, Brigadier A K Narula, Army and AR officials along with villagers from Emmisiphro and children and staff of R K Orphanage were present during the occasion.
Major General Binoy Poonnen, VSM once again reiterated the Red Shield Division is committed in aiding the development of remote villages and also urged the local communities to collectively assist in the development process.

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