Day: March 19, 2012

Mail News Service
Imphal, Mar 19: Troops of 23 Assam Rifles of 10 Sector under HQ IGAR (South) launched operation in Gwaitabi of Ukhrul district and apprehended one NSCN(IM) cadre on 18 Mar 2012. The apprehendee was identified as No.8435 SS 2nd Lt Paisho Kashung,34 yrs,s/o Simrei Kashung Nongdam Tangkhul, Mani,r/o Lamlong Ukhrul. One US made .32 mm Pistol, cash Rs.3000/- and extortion receipt for Rs.6600/- from Happy land were recovered from the apprehendee who alongwith recoveries was handed over to Lamlai Police station.
In yet another occasion, discovering the presence of UG cadres in Hiyanglam Leikai of Thoubal district, troops of 27 Assam Rifles of 9 Sector under HQ IGAR (South) launched operation in the area and apprehended one PREPAK cadre on 19 Mar2012. The apprehendee was identified as No.2058 SS L/Cpl Manaovi alias Lamtakpa,25 yrs, s/o Mani,r/o Hiyanglam Leikai and was handed over to Kakching Police station.
Based on specific information 10 Assam Rifles and 10 DOGRA Regiment under the aegis of the Red Shield Division in a joint search operation apprehended one KRA cadre from general area Khunkhu Kuki vill on 19 March 2012. The apprehendee was identified as SS Pvt Hemin s/o Mr. Lalngam, r/o Kangpokpi, district Senapati (Manipur). A 7.62mm Pistol with one live round was recovered from his possession. During search of the area around the village a cache of arms to including three AK 56 Rifles with magazines, ammunitions and other warlike stores were also recovered hidden in a field. The apprehendee was handed over to Imphal Police Station.
In another joint operation troops of 5/9 Gorkha Rifles and 1/11 Gorkha Rifles under the Division apprehended an OGW of KCP (MC) in general area Tangjen Makha Lekhai, Ward No 10. The apprehendee revealed that he joined the KCP (MC) in year 2010. Prior to that he has worked as an OGW of KYKL from 2005-2007 and an OGW of UNLF from 2008-2009. He is identified as Laishran Kartik, S/o L Luthon Meitei R/o Tangjen Makha Lekhai, Ward No 10, district Bishnupur. He was involved in tax collection and extortion on behalf of KCP (MC). He was handed over to Moirang Police Station.
Troops of 38 Assam Rifles of the Division seized explosive material from a lady at Parbung village under Thanlon Sub Disision, Churachandpur district while she was traveling in a vehicle from Mizoram to Churachandpur. The lady was identified as Miss Lalthongboi, age 18 years, r/o Dumdei village. Five detonators No 27, one meter of cordex, three PEK slabs and a safety fuse of approximately 8.5 meter were recovered from her possession. She was handed over to Churachandpur Police Station.

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Imphal, Mar 19: Th. Lokeshore was today elected Speaker of Manipur legislative Assembly. Th Lokeshore 45 is representing Khundrakpam Assembly constituency for the second time in a row. He had served as the Dy Speaker in the last Assembly. There was no other candidate for the post of Speaker
Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh said he firmly believes that Lokeshore will be discharging his duties well as a Speaker. Members of the House from both ruling and opposition lauded Lokeshore. The new Speaker Lokeshore after assuming charge said he would try his best to fulfil the aspirations of the members. He said, “I am fully aware of the expectations of everyone while entrusting me with such a responsible and high Constitutional Office.
Here, I would like to say that I will give my best effort to uphold all those expectations and I shall work earnestly to uphold the dignity and decorum of the august House. I will try to safeguard the rights and privileges of the H Members of this august house. I also firmly believe that all the Hon’ble Members, too, would extend full cooperation to my humble effort.
While discharging my duty as a Speaker, I shall honour both the ruling and opposition without any partiality.
I will respect the sentiments and aspirations of all the ethnic groups while important issues of the state are being discussed in the house. I shall also seek the advice of senior leaders and senior parliamentarians so that I can discharge my duty without fear and partiality.
The Members of this august house is going to change the fate of the state. “
Governor Gurbhachan Jagat today afternoon addressed the first session of the newly constituted tenth Assembly session said, “ I firmly believe that the successful conduct of elections to the Xth Manipur Legislative Assembly is a victory of the people of Manipur who have once again demonstrated their faith in democratic institutions. Members, I am delighted, and honoured, to deliver my first address to the Xth Manipur Legislative Assembly in this excellent new State Legislative Assembly building. I congratulate all those who have worked hard to fulfill this long felt need. Yes, we can all be proud of this spacious complex to house the peoples’ representatives.
Planning & State Finances
My Government again achieved a quantum jump in our Annual Plan size which rose to Rs. 3,210 crores – a growth of 20% over the previous plan of Rs. 2,600 crores. I must compliment the Chief Minister, his Council of Ministers and Team of Officers which presented our case to the Planning Commission. My Government also obtained sanction from the Ministry of DoNER for a total of 148 projects under NLCPR with a total approved cost of Rs. 1,206.88 crores for projects under Power, Water Supply, Roads and Bridges, Health, Education and other sectors. Of these, 54 projects have been completed with a total approved cost of Rs. 353.23 crores.
He assured upgradation of NH 53 by 2013 and support completion of Jiribam Imphal railway line by 2016. Talks are going on with KCP MC Lallumba group, Kuki militants and about 1500 militants have shifted to eleven designated camps he added. The Home Ministry has relaxed protected area permit for one year hence foreigners are allowed to visit Manipur.
Under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana 19 habitations were added in 2011 – 12. About 50 percent of allocations for tribal affairs have been transferred to District Councils. The government has decided to take part in the north east transmission company for construction of 400 kv DC Pallatana Silchar Bongaigaon thermal power project and the state will receive 82 MW of power once the project is completed.
State wide area network which connects state HQ to district and block headquarters was inaugurated by President Pratibha Devi Singh in Mar 2011.The government is conscious that integrity and communal harmony are two critical challenges. He further said we all share a common destiny which transcends all barriers.

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New Delhi, Mar 19 : M.C. Mary Kom from Manipur will be conferred the National Tribal Awards, 2011-12 as the Best Janjatiya Achiever for outstanding achievement in the field of sports and Shri Guru Rewben Mashangva from Manipur for outstanding contribution in the field of tribal art and culture in category-A. Smt. Binny Yanaga (Maya) would be awarded for Exemplary Community Service rendered to the Scheduled Tribes in category-B.
The National Selection Committee (NSC) headed by Minister, Tribal Affairs & Panchayati Raj, Shri V. Kishore Chandra Deo in the meeting held this month selected the awardees. In Category ‘A’ – Best Janjatiya Achiever carries cash prize of Rs. 2.00 lakhs, a citation and a trophy and Category ‘B’ award carries cash prize of Rs. 5.00 lakhs, a citation and a trophy.
The Awards will be conferred to the recipients during the National Tribal Festival – Prakriti to be inaugurated on 20th March, 2012 at 7 pm in Siri Fort Auditorium.

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