Economic Equality- pre-requisite for peace and integrity of Manipur

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A state integrity cannot be ensured by exclusion policy or weakening of a section of people in economic growth. A state territory cannot be protected by political slogans or breaking our heads on the streets, but by ensuring economic equality among different communities living in that territory. Peaceful co-existence and economic inequality are diametrically opposed to each other. Latter needs to be eradicated to achieve the former. The question of peaceful co-existence cannot come unless our hearts genuinely accept economic equality and our actions follow it. By merely saying peaceful co-existence or economic development of the poorer section of our people without action can never ensure a territorial integrity. The phrases “territorial integrity or peaceful co-existence” itself constitutes a threat to integrity or peaceful co-existence when the shouter himself act against it. Therefore, economic equality between different communities living in Manipur is a pre-requisite of peace, prosperity and integrity of the state.

Ensuring economic equality between Northern India and North East Region, hills and valley, tribe and non-tribe, OBC and general; Thoubal and Keirao; Somdal and Kasom Khullen areas of Ukhrul, for instances, shall result in peaceful co-existence which would give the political stability and economic viability of India, Manipur and Ukhrul. Religious leaders, politicians, thinkers, media houses, bureaucrats, educators and youths should aspire for peace and evolve divergent theories for maintaining peace in Manipur, and economic equality among various ethnic groups living in the state is the best theory for ensuring the same. So, is the case in Indian politics. It’s a universal truth and there is no substitute to it. Since we are closely knitted geographically or as a state, any occurrence of event in one part of Manipur has its immediate impact on the rest; any unhealthy incident adversely affects the state as a whole. Therefore, poverty of hill areas of Manipur constitutes a threat to peace and integrity of the state. It is for this reason economic equality of all areas becomes necessity, not an option anymore because poverty anywhere constitutes a threat to peace everywhere.

Economic inequality breeds exploitation, hatreds, jealousy and so on. It’s a disease, a parasitism because it is all evil. All the major world revolutions e.g. Afro Asian resurgence, French Revolution 1789, India’s Independent Movement, Economic Crises of 1929 which resulted to World War II, are all the results of growing consciousness of economic exploitation. Economic inequality caused tension, war and disintegration in the world. History is a testimony to the fact. Therefore, to Karl Marx, economic inequality is root cause of destruction of peace. Economic enslavement destructs people’s liberty and increases misery.

It is said that only sufferers can break the shackles of dependency. It is for this reason why the hills should stop blaming on valley alone but take sincere initiatives for its own economic development, and the valley being a more advance capital city of Manipur, should extend all possible assistances for the economic regeneration of weaker section of people, particularly people living in the backward hill districts of Manipur in the interest of peace and integrity of the state. We may not be able to continue living together or ensure the integrity of the state by throwing mud on each other or considering of each other as rivals but by accommodating and safeguarding each other’s interests. The new government of Manipur should work on the principle of ‘equal treatment for all”. The rights of all communities must be cared without favoritism. A government has the obligation towards all the constituencies, not only for the people of its choice. Even within the valley areas, there is, no doubt, a wide gap between what ought to be, and what it is. Similarly, within Ukhrul district itself, the western side is much more developed than the southern and eastern areas. If the fragmentation is to be prevented, this has to be corrected, only then, territorial integrity or peaceful co-existence shall not be far to seek. Economic development should be inclusive, not exclusive. Peaceful co-existence or maintaining of integrity are high sounding but of no practical utility in the absence of economic equality. Therefore, economic equality must be considered in the interest of peace, prosperity and territorial integrity of our nation, state or district.

Aaron Keishing,
Sub-Editor, The Aja Press,
Spring Home, Nagaram D-1,
Imphal, Manipur-9612686705
Email: aaronkeishing(at)yahoo(dot)com

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Economic Equality- pre-requisite for peace and integrity of Manipur

A state integrity cannot be ensured by exclusion policy or weakening of a section of… more »

A state integrity cannot be ensured by exclusion policy or weakening of a section of people in economic growth. A state territory cannot be protected by political slogans or breaking our heads on the streets, but by ensuring economic equality among different communities living in that territory. Peaceful co-existence and economic inequality are diametrically opposed to each other. Latter needs to be eradicated to achieve the former. The question of peaceful co-existence cannot come unless our hearts genuinely accept economic equality and our actions follow it. By merely saying peaceful co-existence or economic development of the poorer section of our people without action can never ensure a territorial integrity. The phrases “territorial integrity or peaceful co-existence” itself constitutes a threat to integrity or peaceful co-existence when the shouter himself act against it. Therefore, economic equality between different communities living in Manipur is a pre-requisite of peace, prosperity and integrity of the state.

Ensuring economic equality between Northern India and North East Region, hills and valley, tribe and non-tribe, OBC and general; Thoubal and Keirao; Somdal and Kasom Khullen areas of Ukhrul, for instances, shall result in peaceful co-existence which would give the political stability and economic viability of India, Manipur and Ukhrul. Religious leaders, politicians, thinkers, media houses, bureaucrats, educators and youths should aspire for peace and evolve divergent theories for maintaining peace in Manipur, and economic equality among various ethnic groups living in the state is the best theory for ensuring the same. So, is the case in Indian politics. It’s a universal truth and there is no substitute to it. Since we are closely knitted geographically or as a state, any occurrence of event in one part of Manipur has its immediate impact on the rest; any unhealthy incident adversely affects the state as a whole. Therefore, poverty of hill areas of Manipur constitutes a threat to peace and integrity of the state. It is for this reason economic equality of all areas becomes necessity, not an option anymore because poverty anywhere constitutes a threat to peace everywhere.

Economic inequality breeds exploitation, hatreds, jealousy and so on. It’s a disease, a parasitism because it is all evil. All the major world revolutions e.g. Afro Asian resurgence, French Revolution 1789, India’s Independent Movement, Economic Crises of 1929 which resulted to World War II, are all the results of growing consciousness of economic exploitation. Economic inequality caused tension, war and disintegration in the world. History is a testimony to the fact. Therefore, to Karl Marx, economic inequality is root cause of destruction of peace. Economic enslavement destructs people’s liberty and increases misery.

It is said that only sufferers can break the shackles of dependency. It is for this reason why the hills should stop blaming on valley alone but take sincere initiatives for its own economic development, and the valley being a more advance capital city of Manipur, should extend all possible assistances for the economic regeneration of weaker section of people, particularly people living in the backward hill districts of Manipur in the interest of peace and integrity of the state. We may not be able to continue living together or ensure the integrity of the state by throwing mud on each other or considering of each other as rivals but by accommodating and safeguarding each other’s interests. The new government of Manipur should work on the principle of ‘equal treatment for all”. The rights of all communities must be cared without favoritism. A government has the obligation towards all the constituencies, not only for the people of its choice. Even within the valley areas, there is, no doubt, a wide gap between what ought to be, and what it is. Similarly, within Ukhrul district itself, the western side is much more developed than the southern and eastern areas. If the fragmentation is to be prevented, this has to be corrected, only then, territorial integrity or peaceful co-existence shall not be far to seek. Economic development should be inclusive, not exclusive. Peaceful co-existence or maintaining of integrity are high sounding but of no practical utility in the absence of economic equality. Therefore, economic equality must be considered in the interest of peace, prosperity and territorial integrity of our nation, state or district.

Aaron Keishing,
Sub-Editor, The Aja Press,
Spring Home, Nagaram D-1,
Imphal, Manipur-9612686705
Email: aaronkeishing(at)yahoo(dot)com

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30th Armwrestling Championship

IMPHAL, Mar 30: N Seitamjit gets the opening gold for Pole Star in the 30th… more »

IMPHAL, Mar 30: N Seitamjit gets the opening gold for Pole Star in the 30th Armwrestling Championship 2012 which got underway at Ima Imoinu Community Hall, Khongang pheidekpi, Imphal.
Seitamjit Singh beat N Bikram Singh of SBC for gold and silver in the Junior boys 50kg category while N Chandrakumar of Friends Union Club collect the bronze medals.
In the Junior Girls 45kg, A Premila defeated Bidyaluxmi Devi of MYASA for the gold and silver medals. Tejluxmi Devi of Pole Star team had to content with the bronze medals.
Manipur Armwrestling Association chief patron O Joy Singh along with N Imo Singh; president of Friends Union Club, Khongnang Pheidekpi graced the opening function. Eighty six armwrestlers are participating in the meet which is being organised by the Manipur Armswrestling Association along with Friends’ Union Club.

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30th Armwrestling Championship

IMPHAL, Mar 30: N Seitamjit gets the opening gold for Pole Star in the 30th… more »

IMPHAL, Mar 30: N Seitamjit gets the opening gold for Pole Star in the 30th Armwrestling Championship 2012 which got underway at Ima Imoinu Community Hall, Khongang pheidekpi, Imphal.
Seitamjit Singh beat N Bikram Singh of SBC for gold and silver in the Junior boys 50kg category while N Chandrakumar of Friends Union Club collect the bronze medals.
In the Junior Girls 45kg, A Premila defeated Bidyaluxmi Devi of MYASA for the gold and silver medals. Tejluxmi Devi of Pole Star team had to content with the bronze medals.
Manipur Armwrestling Association chief patron O Joy Singh along with N Imo Singh; president of Friends Union Club, Khongnang Pheidekpi graced the opening function. Eighty six armwrestlers are participating in the meet which is being organised by the Manipur Armswrestling Association along with Friends’ Union Club.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/03/30th-armwrestling-championship/

SATURDAY LEADER Look Before You Leap

Leader Writer: Hrishikesh Angomcha People of Manipur are perturbed by several mindless activities going around…. more »

Leader Writer: Hrishikesh Angomcha
People of Manipur are perturbed by several mindless activities going around. No people in any part of the world might have experienced such adversity. They have been withstanding many hardships all these days. On the other side, they are terrorized by frequent bomb blasts in crowded public places. Such mindless activities do not serve any purpose rather rendering the common people in extreme suffering.
What was the outcome of economic blockade imposed on the National Highways for four months? Were their demands fulfilled? The answer will obviously be “NO”. Then, is there any justification for such mindless act? The answer seems to be doubtful. The proverb “look before you leap” comes to mind vividly when people carry out mindless activities against the interest of the general public. The economic blockade as such is an undemocratic tool which has been used by some groups almost every time whenever they want to draw the attention of the government. Majority of the people are thrown into fire for the sake of some interest groups. This is really a mindless act. The agitators should have thought over and again on this matter before starting their agitation. Many might have desired to endorse their demand, but their undemocratic attitude has turned them away. The agitators would not be able to relish the “fruit” wholeheartedly. Their agitation seems to bear no fruit. Drivers and handymen were killed and injured during blockade. Many goods laden trucks were burned down for no reason. Can these brutal mindless acts be justified by their demand? If so, can they be able to achieve their goal? It is all futile…They should have looked before they leaped. The outcome of their agitation is only hatred and enmity amongst the harmonious groups. There is no single point that can justify the imposition of economic blockade for many months. The four-month-long agitation of demand and counter-demand has ended up meaninglessly. Their demand and counter-demand has perturbed the common people. Nothing good or significant has been achieved on the part of their agitation. The whole episode of economic blockade turns out to be “super flop”. Thank them at least. Manipur has been able to make headlines in both national and international media owing to this blockade.
Coming to the point of terrorism in the state, people have witnessed bomb blasts in crowded public places every now and then. Such things are barbaric and inhumane. Nothing can justify such act of killing innocent people. Whether terrorists or revolutionaries, can their goals be achieved with the blood of common people? Why are they targeting innocent people when their main targets are far beyond their reach? The blasts at Pangei, Sangakpam, Ragailong , Sangai festival, ISKCON, Alu Gali and many other places killing and injuring several innocent people have turned this land into a bloody field. No one is certain about tomorrow. He may be alive at the present, but the next moment he might have left for his heavenly abode. Where can one live peacefully in this land of mindless people? They do not bother about the consequence of things. They do whatever that comes to their mind. The sense of brotherhood and oneness has been marred by these mindless acts. Moreover, the involvement of security personnel in anti-social activities is a sign of social illness. Where can one find a tranquil environment if the whole system is spoiled? Things won’t be improved if people keep on indulging in mindless activities. Any agitation or revolution should have some significance on the society. Mindless and haphazard ways will only aggravate angst amongst the people. Untoward things could be averted if people consider the consequence first before taking up any venture. Always look before you leap.

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SATURDAY LEADER Look Before You Leap

Leader Writer: Hrishikesh Angomcha People of Manipur are perturbed by several mindless activities going around…. more »

Leader Writer: Hrishikesh Angomcha
People of Manipur are perturbed by several mindless activities going around. No people in any part of the world might have experienced such adversity. They have been withstanding many hardships all these days. On the other side, they are terrorized by frequent bomb blasts in crowded public places. Such mindless activities do not serve any purpose rather rendering the common people in extreme suffering.
What was the outcome of economic blockade imposed on the National Highways for four months? Were their demands fulfilled? The answer will obviously be “NO”. Then, is there any justification for such mindless act? The answer seems to be doubtful. The proverb “look before you leap” comes to mind vividly when people carry out mindless activities against the interest of the general public. The economic blockade as such is an undemocratic tool which has been used by some groups almost every time whenever they want to draw the attention of the government. Majority of the people are thrown into fire for the sake of some interest groups. This is really a mindless act. The agitators should have thought over and again on this matter before starting their agitation. Many might have desired to endorse their demand, but their undemocratic attitude has turned them away. The agitators would not be able to relish the “fruit” wholeheartedly. Their agitation seems to bear no fruit. Drivers and handymen were killed and injured during blockade. Many goods laden trucks were burned down for no reason. Can these brutal mindless acts be justified by their demand? If so, can they be able to achieve their goal? It is all futile…They should have looked before they leaped. The outcome of their agitation is only hatred and enmity amongst the harmonious groups. There is no single point that can justify the imposition of economic blockade for many months. The four-month-long agitation of demand and counter-demand has ended up meaninglessly. Their demand and counter-demand has perturbed the common people. Nothing good or significant has been achieved on the part of their agitation. The whole episode of economic blockade turns out to be “super flop”. Thank them at least. Manipur has been able to make headlines in both national and international media owing to this blockade.
Coming to the point of terrorism in the state, people have witnessed bomb blasts in crowded public places every now and then. Such things are barbaric and inhumane. Nothing can justify such act of killing innocent people. Whether terrorists or revolutionaries, can their goals be achieved with the blood of common people? Why are they targeting innocent people when their main targets are far beyond their reach? The blasts at Pangei, Sangakpam, Ragailong , Sangai festival, ISKCON, Alu Gali and many other places killing and injuring several innocent people have turned this land into a bloody field. No one is certain about tomorrow. He may be alive at the present, but the next moment he might have left for his heavenly abode. Where can one live peacefully in this land of mindless people? They do not bother about the consequence of things. They do whatever that comes to their mind. The sense of brotherhood and oneness has been marred by these mindless acts. Moreover, the involvement of security personnel in anti-social activities is a sign of social illness. Where can one find a tranquil environment if the whole system is spoiled? Things won’t be improved if people keep on indulging in mindless activities. Any agitation or revolution should have some significance on the society. Mindless and haphazard ways will only aggravate angst amongst the people. Untoward things could be averted if people consider the consequence first before taking up any venture. Always look before you leap.

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KCP (MC) on crime in state

IMPHAL, March 31: The proscribed KCP-MC Friday expressed unhappiness over the alleged continued crimes in… more »

IMPHAL, March 31: The proscribed KCP-MC Friday expressed unhappiness over the alleged continued crimes in Manipur and raised questions to all the civil society bodies, professionals, scholars and senior citizens in the state as to who are exactly involved in the alleged widespread crimes and what will happen if these are not curbed in time.
Alleging that the people are suffering from a fear psychosis as the police personnel recruited for protecting the people are directing their guns on them, KCP-MC said in a release jointly signed by its commander-in-chief, Taibangganba and publicity officer, Khongnagthaba that many of the security forces on routine duty at every roadside are in the habit of teasing even couples by using bad words while frisking and checking.
Blaming the state Home department for recruiting a large number of security personnel, who are drug abusers and involved in various crimes, to use in the counter-insurgency operations, the outfit further alleged that the state force, who got into active service through corruption after selling their paddy fields and houses, are being promoted by the puppet government while the revolutionary organizations struggling for liberty are dubbed as outlaws.
It was a clear evidence of the assertion that the March 22 incident where a woman named Jangthailiu Kamei was gangraped, and that the KCP-MC has known the fact that Manipur police sub-inspector Tiken and the accused involved in the rape case used to indulge in immoral acts with various women every late night at Bishnupur and the persons helping them have also been known, the statement further said.
The outfit further said it is too late to punish such men of immoral characters and questioned who will save the degraded and disgraced society by the divide and rule policy of Indian rule, corruption and globalization.

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KCP (MC) on crime in state

IMPHAL, March 31: The proscribed KCP-MC Friday expressed unhappiness over the alleged continued crimes in… more »

IMPHAL, March 31: The proscribed KCP-MC Friday expressed unhappiness over the alleged continued crimes in Manipur and raised questions to all the civil society bodies, professionals, scholars and senior citizens in the state as to who are exactly involved in the alleged widespread crimes and what will happen if these are not curbed in time.
Alleging that the people are suffering from a fear psychosis as the police personnel recruited for protecting the people are directing their guns on them, KCP-MC said in a release jointly signed by its commander-in-chief, Taibangganba and publicity officer, Khongnagthaba that many of the security forces on routine duty at every roadside are in the habit of teasing even couples by using bad words while frisking and checking.
Blaming the state Home department for recruiting a large number of security personnel, who are drug abusers and involved in various crimes, to use in the counter-insurgency operations, the outfit further alleged that the state force, who got into active service through corruption after selling their paddy fields and houses, are being promoted by the puppet government while the revolutionary organizations struggling for liberty are dubbed as outlaws.
It was a clear evidence of the assertion that the March 22 incident where a woman named Jangthailiu Kamei was gangraped, and that the KCP-MC has known the fact that Manipur police sub-inspector Tiken and the accused involved in the rape case used to indulge in immoral acts with various women every late night at Bishnupur and the persons helping them have also been known, the statement further said.
The outfit further said it is too late to punish such men of immoral characters and questioned who will save the degraded and disgraced society by the divide and rule policy of Indian rule, corruption and globalization.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/03/kcp-mc-on-crime-in-state/

Fire

IMPHAL, March 30: A canteen located over the building of UBI at Thangal Bazaar here… more »

IMPHAL, March 30: A canteen located over the building of UBI at Thangal Bazaar here today caught fire but the Manipur Fire Service and Emergency firemen managed to control the fire on time.
Sources from the Fire Brigade said the incident occurred around 11 am when a fire originated from a domestic gas cylinder, which was burning inside the kitchen of a canteen located on the first floor of UBI, started engulfing the room before it was timely doused by firemen from Manipur Fire service and Emergency.
The source of the fire was from the regulator of the gas cylinder, they said and added that no casualty was reported in the incident.

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Fire

IMPHAL, March 30: A canteen located over the building of UBI at Thangal Bazaar here… more »

IMPHAL, March 30: A canteen located over the building of UBI at Thangal Bazaar here today caught fire but the Manipur Fire Service and Emergency firemen managed to control the fire on time.
Sources from the Fire Brigade said the incident occurred around 11 am when a fire originated from a domestic gas cylinder, which was burning inside the kitchen of a canteen located on the first floor of UBI, started engulfing the room before it was timely doused by firemen from Manipur Fire service and Emergency.
The source of the fire was from the regulator of the gas cylinder, they said and added that no casualty was reported in the incident.

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Man stabbed

IMPHAL, March 30: A 48-year-old critically injured when he was stabbed by a man near… more »

IMPHAL, March 30: A 48-year-old critically injured when he was stabbed by a man near Takyel Primary School under Lamphel police station, a police source said here today.
Konsam Ibochouba, son of Yaima from Takyel Kolom Leikai was stabbed by Yumnam Sanamacha, 38 of Heinoubok around 11 yesterday morning at a place close to Takyel Primary School. Ibouchouba was seriously wounded in the incident. The cause behind the act is not clear.
The culprit used a sharp Rambo knife in the attack, the police source said, adding that an investigation has started into the incident.

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Man stabbed

IMPHAL, March 30: A 48-year-old critically injured when he was stabbed by a man near… more »

IMPHAL, March 30: A 48-year-old critically injured when he was stabbed by a man near Takyel Primary School under Lamphel police station, a police source said here today.
Konsam Ibochouba, son of Yaima from Takyel Kolom Leikai was stabbed by Yumnam Sanamacha, 38 of Heinoubok around 11 yesterday morning at a place close to Takyel Primary School. Ibouchouba was seriously wounded in the incident. The cause behind the act is not clear.
The culprit used a sharp Rambo knife in the attack, the police source said, adding that an investigation has started into the incident.

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Workshop on domestic workers – KanglaOnline

Workshop on domestic workersKanglaOnlineIMPHAL, March 30: A two day state level workshop on Domestic Workers Welfare and Social Security Act and Suggested Measures was held at Manipur Press Club today. The workshop was organized by Manipur Women Co-ord…

Workshop on domestic workers
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IMPHAL, March 30: A two day state level workshop on Domestic Workers Welfare and Social Security Act and Suggested Measures was held at Manipur Press Club today. The workshop was organized by Manipur Women Co-ordinating Council (MWCOC) under the

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Militants arrested, girl rescued

IMPHAL, March 30: Thoubal police commandos apprehended two activists of the banned PREPAK and rescued… more »

IMPHAL, March 30: Thoubal police commandos apprehended two activists of the banned PREPAK and rescued a woman from their custody at YK College gate in Wangjing in the district.
Khundrakpam Toro alias Meetlou, 30, son of Lukhoi of Thokchom Leikai, Heirok Part-II and Ngangom Ranjit, 30, son of Naba of Yairikpok Yambem Mathak Leikai were nabbed by the commando team and rescued one Laishram Thoibi alias Ibemcha Devi, 21, daughter of Rukay Singh of Heirok part-II around 1:30 pm yesterday afternoon during a search operation conducted by the security team near YK College, police sources said.
According to the statement given by the duo to the police, they were supposed to hand over the woman, whom the police claimed to have rescued from them, to one Laishram Jayantabi alias Nongpoknganba at Moreh as a new woman recruit of PREPAK organization, police sources added.
In another incident, at around 3:45 pm today, a combined team of Thoubal commandos and 22 Grenadiers another cadre of PREPAK during a search operation at Elangkhangpokpi Awang Leikai Lai Mamang.
The arrested has been identified as Kangabam Kumarjit alias Nanao alias Nganba alias ibomcha, 26, son of Mani of Elangkhangpokpi awing Leikai Lai Maning and recovered two Chinese hand grenades and one mobile handset with four sim cards from his possession, Thoubal district SP informed in a statement.
Meanwhile, in yet another incident, a combined team of 10 Assam Rifles and 46 Assam rifles under the aegis of Red Shield division nabbed an arms dealer from Vellam veng of Curachandpur district on Friday.
The individual was identified as Lunjang Guite, 45, son of (L) Dilam Guite, a PIB Defence Wing said in a release.
Two .32 pistol, one Colt Auto 9mm pistol, three .32 pistol magazines, one 9mm pistol magazine and four rounds were recovered from his possession, the release said, adding that the apprenhedee was handed over to Imphal West police station.

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Militants arrested, girl rescued

IMPHAL, March 30: Thoubal police commandos apprehended two activists of the banned PREPAK and rescued… more »

IMPHAL, March 30: Thoubal police commandos apprehended two activists of the banned PREPAK and rescued a woman from their custody at YK College gate in Wangjing in the district.
Khundrakpam Toro alias Meetlou, 30, son of Lukhoi of Thokchom Leikai, Heirok Part-II and Ngangom Ranjit, 30, son of Naba of Yairikpok Yambem Mathak Leikai were nabbed by the commando team and rescued one Laishram Thoibi alias Ibemcha Devi, 21, daughter of Rukay Singh of Heirok part-II around 1:30 pm yesterday afternoon during a search operation conducted by the security team near YK College, police sources said.
According to the statement given by the duo to the police, they were supposed to hand over the woman, whom the police claimed to have rescued from them, to one Laishram Jayantabi alias Nongpoknganba at Moreh as a new woman recruit of PREPAK organization, police sources added.
In another incident, at around 3:45 pm today, a combined team of Thoubal commandos and 22 Grenadiers another cadre of PREPAK during a search operation at Elangkhangpokpi Awang Leikai Lai Mamang.
The arrested has been identified as Kangabam Kumarjit alias Nanao alias Nganba alias ibomcha, 26, son of Mani of Elangkhangpokpi awing Leikai Lai Maning and recovered two Chinese hand grenades and one mobile handset with four sim cards from his possession, Thoubal district SP informed in a statement.
Meanwhile, in yet another incident, a combined team of 10 Assam Rifles and 46 Assam rifles under the aegis of Red Shield division nabbed an arms dealer from Vellam veng of Curachandpur district on Friday.
The individual was identified as Lunjang Guite, 45, son of (L) Dilam Guite, a PIB Defence Wing said in a release.
Two .32 pistol, one Colt Auto 9mm pistol, three .32 pistol magazines, one 9mm pistol magazine and four rounds were recovered from his possession, the release said, adding that the apprenhedee was handed over to Imphal West police station.

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Grenade found

IMPHAL, March 30: A Chinese hand grenade was found planted outside the residential gate of… more »

IMPHAL, March 30: A Chinese hand grenade was found planted outside the residential gate of one Maibam Tomba, 44, of Waiton under Heingang police station in Imphal east on Friday, according to a police source.
The powerful grenade was found hanging over the residential gate of Tomba at around 1:30pm. Tomba is reported to be the owner of LNS brick farm at Waiton.
A bomb squad team of Heingang police rushed to the site and retrieved the bomb and later safely defused it at the Pangei Firing Range at about 3:30 pm, they added.

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Grenade found

IMPHAL, March 30: A Chinese hand grenade was found planted outside the residential gate of… more »

IMPHAL, March 30: A Chinese hand grenade was found planted outside the residential gate of one Maibam Tomba, 44, of Waiton under Heingang police station in Imphal east on Friday, according to a police source.
The powerful grenade was found hanging over the residential gate of Tomba at around 1:30pm. Tomba is reported to be the owner of LNS brick farm at Waiton.
A bomb squad team of Heingang police rushed to the site and retrieved the bomb and later safely defused it at the Pangei Firing Range at about 3:30 pm, they added.

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Four day environmental camp concluded

IMPHAL, March: A Four Day Environmental Camp organized by Pari Puri Athouba Ningsing Lup under… more »

IMPHAL, March: A Four Day Environmental Camp organized by Pari Puri Athouba Ningsing Lup under the sponsorship of Directorate of Environment, Govt. of Manipur at Ningshingkhun Diversity Park concluded at around 9 am today.
The closing ceremony was attended by Y Iboyaima, ADC Jiribam and S Kula, president, Pari Puri Athouba Ningsing Lup as chief guest and president respectively.
During the function, Th. Bhogan a junior scientific officer said that even though Jiribam is rich in trees, betel, pineapple, Rubber etc. but it’s deceasing day by day. Therefore the main reason for organizing this camp is to bring awareness among the locality to save the decreasing number of trees and plants.
He further asked the campers to share their lessons learned during the camp to their family, friends and relatives and also to start thinking about the environment at least for 2 minutes in a day.
Certificate along with gifts were also presented to the 28 campers during the closing day function.

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Four day environmental camp concluded

IMPHAL, March: A Four Day Environmental Camp organized by Pari Puri Athouba Ningsing Lup under… more »

IMPHAL, March: A Four Day Environmental Camp organized by Pari Puri Athouba Ningsing Lup under the sponsorship of Directorate of Environment, Govt. of Manipur at Ningshingkhun Diversity Park concluded at around 9 am today.
The closing ceremony was attended by Y Iboyaima, ADC Jiribam and S Kula, president, Pari Puri Athouba Ningsing Lup as chief guest and president respectively.
During the function, Th. Bhogan a junior scientific officer said that even though Jiribam is rich in trees, betel, pineapple, Rubber etc. but it’s deceasing day by day. Therefore the main reason for organizing this camp is to bring awareness among the locality to save the decreasing number of trees and plants.
He further asked the campers to share their lessons learned during the camp to their family, friends and relatives and also to start thinking about the environment at least for 2 minutes in a day.
Certificate along with gifts were also presented to the 28 campers during the closing day function.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/03/four-day-environmental-camp-concluded/

Classical solo dance festival held – E-Pao.net

Classical solo dance festival heldE-Pao.netSecretary of Manipur State Kala Academi, Sh Bideshowr Sharma; Director of JN Manipur Dance Academy, L Upendra Sharma have graced the festival as the chief guest and president respectively. The festival was als…

Classical solo dance festival held
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Secretary of Manipur State Kala Academi, Sh Bideshowr Sharma; Director of JN Manipur Dance Academy, L Upendra Sharma have graced the festival as the chief guest and president respectively. The festival was also attended by Deputy Director of Art and

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