Day: August 14, 2014

IMPHAL, August 14: The PRO, Police Department has stated that an officer from the department had been awarded the prestigious President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service and six other officers/personnel have been awarded the Indian Police Medal for Meritorious Service by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Government of India, on the occasion of Independence Day.

According to a release of the PRO Police, the Presidents Police Medal for Distinguished Service was awarded to dy Commandant, 1st BN. Manipur Rifles Imphal, Moiranthem Mubi Singh and the Police Medal for Meritorious Service was awarded to Havildar, 2nd BN. MR, Kom Nando Karung, Inspector, Imphal West District, Hidangmayum Rameshwar Sharma, Constable, CID (CB), Imphal, Sagolshem Brojendro Singh, 6th India Reserve Battalion, Pangei, Imphal EASt, Mohammad Feroz Khan, Sub Inspector, Reserve Office TO SP, Tamenglong District, Kiangsu Anthony and Havildar, 2nd BN. MR, Acche Kumar Pradhan.

It further stated that two officers will be conferred for the prestigious President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service and another 4 for Police Medal for Meritorious Service at the Independence Day Parade by the Chief Minister, scheduled for August 15 at 1st Batallion, MR Complex.

In tomorrow’s Independence Day function, the President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service will be given away to police personnel who had been earlier announced as winners. They are, IPS, ADGP (AP/Trg), Manipur Pundi Mallana Goud and MPS the then DSP (Ops), Bishnupur District and (now SDPO Mayang Imphal, Imphal West), Maibam Rameshwar Singh who were also awarded on the occasion of Independence Day, 2013.

Similarly, the Police Medal for Meritorious Service will be given away to IPS, the then DIG (R-I), Manipur (now IGP Zone-II, Manipur), L. Kailun, MPS, the then Additional SP Bishnupur (now SP of Senapati), Ishak Shah, the then Inspector, Imphal West (now Inspector/OC Lilong PS, Thoubal), RK Tejbir Singh and Sub-Inspector, NAB, Manipur, Sarangthem Gopendro Singh were also awarded during Independence Day, 2011, it said.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/08/winners-of-police-honours-announced-ahead-of-i-day/

IMPHAL, August 14: A Tata winger driver of the Tiddim Road Bus Owner Transport Cooperative Society Limited, Churachandpur has been allegedly kidnapped by unidentified persons on August 13.

The driver is identified as Konthoujam Deban, 42, son of K Bisoi of Thingkhamphai, Churachandpur.

The All Manipur Transport Drivers & Motors Working Union today said the kidnappers have demanded a ransom amount of Rs 7 lakh.

Organising secretary of the union, M Anil told the media today that kidnapping of the driver was established only when the society had called the driver on his mobile phone as part of their daily routine.

Yesterday, when the society called Deban to inquire about his whereabouts, an unidentified voice with a tribal accent answered and informed that the driver was in their captivity and demanded Rs 7 lakh as ransom as well as an annual tax from the cooperative society limited, he said.

Deban was driving Tata Winger bearing registration no MN 06L 6311, when he was kidnapped, he continued.

He further told the media at the union’s office that Deban was in service when he was kidnapped, and the exact place of his kidnapping cannot be ascertain as it was established only through the phone call.

Appealing to all concern to release the driver safe and sound within August 15, the drivers’ body has warned to stop all commercial vehicle service along the Tiddim Road from a 5am of August 16 till 5pm the next day.

Anil said failure to safely release the driver will evoke the union to take up severe forms of agitations.

The kidnappers didn’t reveal their identities, he said.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/08/drivers-body-warns-against-kidnapping/

IMPHAL, Aug 14: The Governor has greeted the people of Manipur on the occasion of Independence Day, 2014.

A message of the Governor read, “I extend my heartiest greetings and best wishes to the people of Manipur on the occasion of Independence Day, 2014.”

“Every year since 1947, we the people of India have been celebratinq 15th August as Independence Day remembering and paying homage to the sacrifices of the leaders and millions of their followers of the long freedom struggle towards the goal of attaining freedom.”

It said during the last 67 years after independence, India has made great strides in all fields and is targetting to be in the comity of leading nations of the world.

Though major progress has been made in most of the socio-economic development areas all over the country, challenges still remain to be tackled, it said.

The Governor’s message also said that the technological strides have been made to ensure that no citizen is left hungry or illiterate and progress is equitable.

“Various measures have been taken on these fronts continuously. Every one today must take a pledge to work that these efforts bear fruit so that all are provided with the support they need for sustenance and become responsible citizens.”

He further sought all citizens to work together and bring emotional integrity and ensure that every part of the country is developed equally so that there is no sense of discrimination.

“On this auspicious occasion of Independence Day, 2014, I once again extend my heartiest greetings and best wishes to all the people of Manipur,” the Governor’s message concluded.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/08/governor-greets-state-on-independence-day/

IMPHAL, August 14: There is no letup in agitations to implement the ILP system in the State. The Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System continues to organise and stage various forms of agitations such as rallies, torch rallies, sit-in protests, and public meetings across the State with the intention of mounting pressure on the State government till ILP is not implemented.

Various sit-in protests were staged at the Waiton Bazaar Board, Pari Imom Khwai Sindam Sang at Iroishemba Takyel Khongbal, Nongpok Sekmai, Ukhongsang, Patsoi Part two , Heirangoithong Keithel, Wangoo New Bazaar, Wangoo Lupa Marup, Khurai Lamlong Keithel Auto Assn, Lamlong, Nongpok Sanjenbam, Sagoltongba, Nongren Mayai Leikai, Uripok Bachaspati leikai, Kakching Bazaar, Tera Sapam Leikai Community Hall, Top Awang Leikai, Wangjing Khunou, Kongba Uchekon Auto Assn, Nongdam, Ninthemcha Khul, Thoubal Haokha Mamang Leikai, Khangabok Bazaar, Charangpat Icham Khunou, Charangpat Nepra Company, Charangpat Mayai Leikai, Nambol Khathong, Moirang Phairembam Auto parking, Keisamthong Longjam Leirak, Kwakeithel Thiyam leikai Pukhri Achouba Mapal, Kwakeithel Bazaar, Liwa Road Ahongsangbam Leikai, Wangkhei Thangapat Mapal Community Hall, Haraorou Sambei, Samurou, Wangoi Laiphrakpam, Nongren Mayai Leikai Community Hall, Patsoi part One and Yaingangpokpi Bazar.

Our Bishnupur Correspondent: Demonstrations demanding implementation of the Inner Line Permit System continued today at different places in the district.

Moirang Phairembam Leikai Apunba Nupi Lup staged a sit in protest at the Kumbi parking, Moirang today showing solidarity to the demand for ILPS implementation.

On the other hand, the Terakhongshangbi Meira paibi Lup staged another sit in protest at the local bazar market shed, while the Khathong Meira Paibis staged a similar protest at the Nambol Khathang Makha.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/08/ilp-demonstrations-continue/