Day: October 14, 2012

Mail News Service
Imphal,  Oct 14 :  Discovering  presence of suspected IED on NH-2 between Manipur University Gate and Robert Standard High School, troops of 28 Assam Rifles of 9 Sector under aegis of HQ IGAR (South) along with Imphal West police sprung into action and sanitised the area with the assistance of Dog squad and Manipur Police Bomb Disposal Team on 14 Oct 12.  The normal traffic was restored at around 11:00 a.m. when no IED was recovered.
Commander 9 Sector Assam Rifles and Police officials thanked the local population for their support and urged them to be aware and cautious about any unattended object on the National Highway or in its vicinity and report any such matter at once to help create a safe environment in view of the upcoming festive season.Assam Rifles promises to be ever alert and respond to any call given by police or public to take action against any possible IED attack on the National Highway and thwart the nefarious design of militant groups to inflict causality on local population and security forces or cause damage to government property or vehicle.

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IMPHAL, Oct 14 MN S NNN: At least one NSCN (IM) militant has been reportedly killed and several left injured by the cadres of United National Liberation Front (UNLF) in a gunfight between the two heavily armed outfits at Ashang Khullen border under Kamjong Police Station in Ukhrul district of Manipur in the adjoining night of October 13 and 14.
A well placed source from the NSCN-IM in Dimapur confirmed the dead a cadre from its outfit.
According to reliable sources, the gunfight which lasted for several hours occurred when the heavily armed cadres of NSCN (IM) clashed with a team of UNLF resulting in the dead of one NSCN (IM) cadre.
However, the identity of the slain cadre could not be ascertained.
Just after the news of the gunfight spread panic people of the nearby villages fled their homesteads for safety.
Since incident happenned to be in a border area security forces could not rush to the spot immediately. However, the police had conducted a search operation this morning with additional forces where they recovered several bullets which is believed to be used by the cadres from the spot, the reports stated.

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IMPHAL, Oct 14 NNN : The 2nd State Conference on Manipur Silang Loumee Lup  or farmers’ union was held at Manipur Press Club here today.
The conference was attended by Dr. M. Nara Singh, Secretary of Manipur State Council, CPI; L. Sotinkumar Singh, General Secretary of All India Trade Union Congress, Manipur State Unit and K. Kunjararashi Singh, President of Manipur Silang Loumee Lup, Manipur State Unit as presidium members.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Nara informed that a massive public rally will be held at New Delhi in protest against the government’s decision of price hike in diesel, provision cap on LPG to 6 cylinders per customer and Foreigh Direct Investment in the country while adding that the rally will be participated by members of Bharatiya Khet Mazdoor Union (BKMU), All Trade Union Congress along with various political parties of the country.
He further stated that the Centre and State government have failed to look after the poor people especially those workers engaging in agriculture. He also blaimed the state government for not distributing the PDS items in proper and transparency way.
L. Sotinkumar said, in India workers could not get deserving wage and place where it has led to black business.
“All India Trade Union Congress will launch movement on December 18 at Delhi along with a public rally on December 20 which will be followed by a genral strike on January 20 and 21 next year to protest against the government’s decision to hike price in diesel, provision cap on LPG and Foreign Direct Investment in the country “, he added.
During the session, a nine point resolution was taken unanimously.

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IMPHAL, Oct 14 DIPR: The First Cultural Exchange Programme organised jointly by North East Zone Cultural Centre (NEZCC), Dimapur, All Colleges Tribal Students Organisation, Manipur (ACTSOM), Department of Art and Culture, Govt of Manipur and hosted by Thadou Students Association, Sadar Hills was held at Jubilee Hall of Presidency College, Motbung today where Hill Area Committee (HAC) chairman Chaltolien Amo, chairman of Sadar Hills ADC Haokholal Hangshing and others attended the function, according to a press release issued by DIPR.
According to the press note, HAC chairman Amo had exhorted that students should be serious about discipline and stated that education is the most important thing for students. He then said that though students should also take part in cultural and other social activities but they should give priority to education. Chaltolien Amo then urged the gathering students to work hard in order to bring peace and harmony in the society.
Meanwhile, the  programme was held so as to preserve the culture and tradition of the tribal people and to to bring together all communities through culture and also to promote peace.
The function was participated by different dance troupes from schools and colleges representing different communities, according to the DIPR press note.

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Mail News Service Imphal, Oct 14 : In the ongoing attempt to bridge the gap between Manipur and main stream India a National Integration Tour is being organised by 9 Assam Rifles of 26 Sector under the aegis of HQ IGAR(S) from 15 Oct to 01 Nov 2012. A total of 20 school children from Moreh town will vis New Delhi, under the scheme. The National Integration Tour was flagged off from Mantripukhri by Maj Gen U K Gurung, YSM, IGAR(S) on 14 Oct 12. This educational tour is yet another effort by the Assam Rifles to strengthen its bond of friendship and trust with the people of Manipur. Moreh, a multiethnic town in South Manipur is a testimony to the rich cultural diversity of India. The small border town is a truly cosmopolitan edifice highlighting the ‘Unity in Diversity’ concept with Meiteis, Kukis, Nagas, Myanmarese, Tamilians, Marwaris, Sikhs, Biharis staying as a close unit & homogenous society which is admirable and appreciable. It stands tall and steadfast as ‘Mini India’. Twenty young minds from this border town who are proceeding on the educational tour are bestowed with a unique opportunity to gain first hand insight into the hinterland, showcasing its development and advancements which will help the impressionable minds realise their future dreams. The itinerary of the tour includes interaction with the President of India, the Chief of the Army Staff and eminent sports personalities like Vijendra Singh, Kapil Dev, etc, in addition to visits to various historical places like Red fort, India Gate, Raj Ghat and Qutab Minar. A visit to the Shopping Mall, Cineplex, Mc Donald and a Metro ride for the children is also planned to give them a taste of modern India. The tour aims to acquaint the children to the real world, yet unknown to them. The children are sure to return as wiser citizens of a future Manipur. Assam Rifles over a period of time has made sustained efforts to expose young minds to pockets of excellence in various region of India. Such visits in past have have been conducted in places like Bangalore, Chennai, Mumbai, Pune, Kolkata, Delhi and Amritsar. To expose farmers to modern means of Agriculture, tailor made tour was organised from Ukhrul Dist to green fields of Punjab. Based on the encouraging feedback and existing persistent demand of Moreh elders, a special tour was organised in Mar 12 for community leaders of Moreh to Amritsar and Agra besides Delhi. The community leaders were thrilled to see the western end of Indian portion of Trans Asian Highway(TAH) as they themselves were the custodians of Eastern portion of TAH. Such exposure of social economic and cultural facets of Indian kaleidoscope has synergized the efforts of local populace and Friends of Manipur towards mantra of ‘ Peace and Prosperity’ in Manipur. The state of Manipur becomes very jubilant in the months of Oct-Dec due to festival season. Assam Rifles will make all out efforts to be part of the festivities by ensuring peaceful environment and reaching out to remote areas by way of medical camps, provision of water supply schemes and solar lights besides encouraging infrastructural development.

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IMPHAL, Oct 14 NNN:  The 2nd Senapati District Students Association (SDSA)’s General Conference is underway with the cultural and literary programmes held during the day to be followed with SDSA Vaganza Nite.
The Mini Stadium Senapati reverberated with music, cultural dances and speeches during the last three days with around 2000 students and various dignitaries converging together in the SDSA’s 2nd General Conference under the theme, “Collective Envisioning”.
While recalling the historical significance of the National Highway 2 (erstwhile popularly known as NH-39) which Captain Pamberton inaugurated in the year 1832, Mr. Ram Muivah, IAS, Principal Secretary, Works, Transport and Health, Government of Manipur, the chief guest in the cultural programme elucidated that the same route was used by the British Empire during the Great Battle of Khonoma.
It may be mentioned here that when the British entered the Angami Naga territory, the tiny Khonoma village fiercely resisted the mighty British force in the past. Ram Muivah assured the gathering that the status of NH-2 will be improved as the pending tussle between the PWD department and contractor for Senapati and Maram stretch had been settled. He assured better road conditions of NH-2 at the same time he also cited that the stretch between Maram and Mao has been considered by the concerned Ministry as the sinking zone. He encouraged the students gathered in the conference to have big dreams and be willing to win the big prize. While expressing his happiness over the confluence of various communities like the Kukis and Nagas showcasing their rich culture and tradition, he made a point that the time has come for both the communities to reconcile and appease with each other.
Quoting a biblical verse, “Do to others what you want them to do you,” Ram Muivah said that is the foundation of Christianity and it is the bounden duty for each communities to love its neighbors to live happily with each other. He stated when there is happiness, there will be peace, when there is peace there will be progress. Ram Muivah also challenged the gathering to be honest, sincere and truthful to retain the past rich social ethos and values while reminiscing his younger days when the paddy are kept in the field without lock but people were so honest and truthful that thievery was alien during the olden days. He reminded the gathering not to forget their tradition and culture. Memoranda have been submitted to the Chief Guest by the host, Senapati District Students Association and Senapati District Women Association seeking financial assistance of the multipurpose office buildings of each association to cater the various rising needs. Interestingly, the issue of National Highway-2 has not been mentioned in the memorandum of the SDSA which the students organization had spearheaded to improve the status of the pathetic condition of the said highway. Since 2008 various forms of agitations and bandh have been called in regard to the bad road condition of the National Highway -2.
Tongpang Ozumkum, Assistant General Secretary, Naga Students Federation (NSF) spoke on behalf of its president and lauded the SDSA for spearheading courageously not only socio-economic movement of the Nagas but also protecting the ancestral land and historical rights of the Naga people. He reminded that Nagas cannot take life casually but should be prepared for any eventuality and situation. He said that Nagas are brave, honest and peace loving people but when they are provoked Nagas can be worst. He asserted that not an inch of Nagas’ land could be parted at any cost. ‘Culture is our identity and it has no boundary,’ says Kuki Students Organisation Headquarter General Secretary Peter H.Mate in his greetings. He stated, “We are known by our culture, tradition and custom.” He said culture is our identity and it needs to be preserved.” He appealed the gathering to maintain peace, unity, peaceful co-existence enriching our culture and custom.
Many dignitaries were present in the occasions where various cultural dances were performed; Mr.Thangmeiso enthralled the crowd with his songs. Various students’ activists, student leaders, tribe Hohos leaders participated in the function. The four day long 2nd SDSA General Conference will come to close with a valedictory programme on 15th October 2012.

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