Month: August 2017

World Breastfeeding Week

IMPHAL, Aug 5 : World Breastfeeding Week celebration being organised by Breastfeeding Promotion Alliance of Manipur (BPAM) under the theme “Sustainable Breastfeeding Together” began today at GP Women’s College. The inaugural function was graced by Education Minister Th Radheshyam as chief guest, principal of the college Dr B Lalhari as president and advisor of BPAM Dr Ksh Chourjit as guest of honour. Speaking at the function, Minister Radheshyam maintained that breast milk provides the ideal nutrition for infants as it has a nearly perfect mix of vitamins, protein, and fat everything your baby needs to grow.
He said that breast milk contains antibodies that help a baby fight off viruses and bacteria.

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IMPHAL, Aug 5 : World Breastfeeding Week celebration being organised by Breastfeeding Promotion Alliance of Manipur (BPAM) under the theme “Sustainable Breastfeeding Together” began today at GP Women’s College. The inaugural function was graced by Education Minister Th Radheshyam as chief guest, principal of the college Dr B Lalhari as president and advisor of BPAM Dr Ksh Chourjit as guest of honour. Speaking at the function, Minister Radheshyam maintained that breast milk provides the ideal nutrition for infants as it has a nearly perfect mix of vitamins, protein, and fat everything your baby needs to grow.
He said that breast milk contains antibodies that help a baby fight off viruses and bacteria.

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GSO extols

IMPHAL, Aug 5: The Gangte Students’ Organisation (GSO) Ghqs yesterday organised a simple yet impressive programme in honour of M Paoneo Haokip for his commendable effort in launching ‘Eimi Programme’ on ISTV.
GSO Ghqs presented a traditional shawl and …

IMPHAL, Aug 5: The Gangte Students’ Organisation (GSO) Ghqs yesterday organised a simple yet impressive programme in honour of M Paoneo Haokip for his commendable effort in launching ‘Eimi Programme’ on ISTV.
GSO Ghqs presented a traditional shawl and a memento to Paoneo during the programme held at the residence of GSO adviser KSJ Gangte at New Lambulane.

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Manipur Super 30 interview result

IMPHAL, Aug 5 : The Red Shield Division is conducting Manipur Super 30, which is sponsored by COAL Indian Ltd and the coaching is provided by CSRL. The interviews for Manipur Super 30 were held on July 21 in which 59 candidates appeared, said a press r…

IMPHAL, Aug 5 : The Red Shield Division is conducting Manipur Super 30, which is sponsored by COAL Indian Ltd and the coaching is provided by CSRL. The interviews for Manipur Super 30 were held on July 21 in which 59 candidates appeared, said a press release of PIB Defence.
The results were declared and 15 candidates have been selected. The selected candidates are Amandeep Mishra, Sukar Salam, Nongthombam Deepu Singh, PithuiliuI D, ThangjamSatrajit Singh, SaikhomPravash Singh, H Pinky Ruth Ghanu, Nongmaithem Raj Kumar Singh, BishwasNongthombam, Hidam Boris, S Antony Bariamtak, Peace Panmei, MangteLienminthang, Catherine Hongsha and Kumam Sanjoy Singh.
Phundreimayum Abid, AilindaYumnam and George have been declared as reserved candidates. The Red Shield Division has congratulated all the selected candidates and their parents.

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Blood donation camp organised

IMPHAL, Aug 5 : Marking its 38th foundation day, Young Voluntary Organisation organised a voluntary blood donation camp at Wangkhei community hall , Imphal East district today.
The blood donation camp was organised in association with Life Savers Manip…

IMPHAL, Aug 5 : Marking its 38th foundation day, Young Voluntary Organisation organised a voluntary blood donation camp at Wangkhei community hall , Imphal East district today.
The blood donation camp was organised in association with Life Savers Manipur, State Blood Cell of National Health Mission, Manipur and Department of Transfusion Medicine, RIMS.

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Certificate distributed

Bishnupur: Certificates were distributed to the trainees and participants of a two day training programme organised by Textile Sector Skill Council Manipur yesterday.
The training programme was conducted as a part of the Skill India project.
PMKVY and …

Bishnupur: Certificates were distributed to the trainees and participants of a two day training programme organised by Textile Sector Skill Council Manipur yesterday.
The training programme was conducted as a part of the Skill India project.
PMKVY and NSDC under the supervision of Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship distributed the certificates in a simple gathering organised by Nachou Handloom Cluster at Nachou Kha community hall.
A total of 100 trainees were distributed with the certificates.
Nachou Zilla Parishad member Th Dilip Meitei who took part in the gathering urged the trainees to come together and boost the handloom and handicraft in the State.

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Sit in protest staged

Kakching: Employees of Kakching and Waikhong SDO staged a sit in protest in front of SDO Kakching office yesterday against the non distribution of five months salaries by DC Thoubal.
Employees who took part in the protest stated that the DC has not a…

Kakching: Employees of Kakching and Waikhong SDO staged a sit in protest in front of SDO Kakching office yesterday against the non distribution of five months salaries by DC Thoubal.
Employees who took part in the protest stated that the DC has not allocated the fund for the employees since they reside under Kakching district.
They urged the Revenue and Finance Department concerned to allocate the funds for the employees at the earliest.

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Free health camp organised

Kakching: Youth Development and Sporting Organisation, Chairel organised a free health camp at Chairel Khongnang Leikai Meitei Shanglen Mandop today.
A total of 230 people participated in the camp.
The organisation lauded the DC, Kakching and CMO for t…

Kakching: Youth Development and Sporting Organisation, Chairel organised a free health camp at Chairel Khongnang Leikai Meitei Shanglen Mandop today.
A total of 230 people participated in the camp.
The organisation lauded the DC, Kakching and CMO for their assistance and support.

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Market shed inaugurated

Kakching: ADC, Chandel member Ch Meshil inaugurated the Machi market shed which was constructed by ADC, Chandel at Machi Block Headquarters yesterday under 3rd Finance Commission 2016-2017.
A machi market which will be opened twice a week was also inau…

Kakching: ADC, Chandel member Ch Meshil inaugurated the Machi market shed which was constructed by ADC, Chandel at Machi Block Headquarters yesterday under 3rd Finance Commission 2016-2017.
A machi market which will be opened twice a week was also inaugurated, reports our correspondent.

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Forum draws attention

Kakching: Kakching Khunou Youth Forum has drawn the attention of the State Government regarding the construction of Kakching District Headquarters.
A press release issued by president secretary of the forum urged the State Government to choose an area …

Kakching: Kakching Khunou Youth Forum has drawn the attention of the State Government regarding the construction of Kakching District Headquarters.
A press release issued by president secretary of the forum urged the State Government to choose an area which would be convenient for the people of Kakching while constructing the DHQs.

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Private schools resolve

IMPHAL, Aug 5: All Manipur Recognised Private School’s Welfare Association, Imphal, organised a meeting at Gandhi Memorial hall today and resolved to take up various steps in connection with Manipur Private School (Registration and Regulation) Bill 2017.
The resolutions include establishment of a high power committee with members selected from along all the stakeholders concerned of the State, submitting memorandum to the Governor, Chief Minister and the Education Minister for the compulsory exclusion of all the recognised private schools recognised prior to the passing of the Bill, declaration of Tuesday, August 8 as holiday by all the recognised private schools of the State as a mark of protest against the passing of the Bill and to take up legal action against the Bill if all else fail.

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IMPHAL, Aug 5: All Manipur Recognised Private School’s Welfare Association, Imphal, organised a meeting at Gandhi Memorial hall today and resolved to take up various steps in connection with Manipur Private School (Registration and Regulation) Bill 2017.
The resolutions include establishment of a high power committee with members selected from along all the stakeholders concerned of the State, submitting memorandum to the Governor, Chief Minister and the Education Minister for the compulsory exclusion of all the recognised private schools recognised prior to the passing of the Bill, declaration of Tuesday, August 8 as holiday by all the recognised private schools of the State as a mark of protest against the passing of the Bill and to take up legal action against the Bill if all else fail.

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e-Swachhta Abhiyan for Students (EhSAS) conducted

IMPHAL, Aug 5: Cyber Crime PS conducted e-Swachhta Abhiyan for Students (EhSAS) at the Institute of Cooperative Management, Imphal today, to spread awareness about the safe use of social media like Facebok and WhasApp and other e-platforms.
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IMPHAL, Aug 5: Cyber Crime PS conducted e-Swachhta Abhiyan for Students (EhSAS) at the Institute of Cooperative Management, Imphal today, to spread awareness about the safe use of social media like Facebok and WhasApp and other e-platforms.

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Officials inspect

IMPHAL, Aug 5: Officials of Social Welfare Department and AISF inspected the anganwadi centre at Ghari Maning Leikai after the All India Students’ Federation, Manipur State Council exposed the presence of cockroaches in the food items supplied to the children of the centre.

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IMPHAL, Aug 5: Officials of Social Welfare Department and AISF inspected the anganwadi centre at Ghari Maning Leikai after the All India Students’ Federation, Manipur State Council exposed the presence of cockroaches in the food items supplied to the children of the centre.

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Association urges

IMPHAL, Aug 5: The Loktak Project Affected Areas Action Committee, Committee on Human Rights, Manipur (COHR), Centre for Research and Advocacy Manipur (CRA) and Irabot Foundation Manipur (IFM) have drawn the attention of the people to the absence of a …

IMPHAL, Aug 5: The Loktak Project Affected Areas Action Committee, Committee on Human Rights, Manipur (COHR), Centre for Research and Advocacy Manipur (CRA) and Irabot Foundation Manipur (IFM) have drawn the attention of the people to the absence of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) and the Government of Manipur regarding the operation and functioning of the 105 MW Loktak Multipurpose Hydro Electric Project which was commissioned in 1984.
Speaking to media persons at Manipur Press Club today, CRA secretary Jiten Yumnam , alleged that NHPC has been given a free hand and has also refused to take responsibility for the suffering caused to the affected people and the environmental hazards in Loktak wetlands.

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Notifies

IMPHAL, Aug 5: The Head of Manipuri Department, Manipur University Professor N Aruna has informed all the concerned that the entrance test for the admission to Manipuri Department, 1st Semester for the session of 2017-2018 will be held at the Departmen…

IMPHAL, Aug 5: The Head of Manipuri Department, Manipur University Professor N Aruna has informed all the concerned that the entrance test for the admission to Manipuri Department, 1st Semester for the session of 2017-2018 will be held at the Department on August 10 at 11 in the morning.

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Debate competition held

THOUBAL, Aug 5: Kangleipak Women’s Welfare Association (KWWA) Thoubal branch organised the 2nd Thoubal District Level Parents open Debate Competition at MMRC and Unity park, Khangabok today. Thoubal College Principal Okram Chaoba Devi, kangleipak Women’s Welfare Association president Ch Ibeyaima Leima, KM Blooming Higher Secondary School, Khangabok Chairman Kh Menjor Mangang, JCILPS convenor as well as Committee of Civil Societies, Kangleipak (CCSK) president P Arjun Telheiba attended the competition as dignitaries.
The toppers of the debate competition and members of KWWA were awarded with simple gifts.

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THOUBAL, Aug 5: Kangleipak Women’s Welfare Association (KWWA) Thoubal branch organised the 2nd Thoubal District Level Parents open Debate Competition at MMRC and Unity park, Khangabok today. Thoubal College Principal Okram Chaoba Devi, kangleipak Women’s Welfare Association president Ch Ibeyaima Leima, KM Blooming Higher Secondary School, Khangabok Chairman Kh Menjor Mangang, JCILPS convenor as well as Committee of Civil Societies, Kangleipak (CCSK) president P Arjun Telheiba attended the competition as dignitaries.
The toppers of the debate competition and members of KWWA were awarded with simple gifts.

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ATSUM, IGNTU-SU write to Governor for immediate intervention over current impasse of IGNTU-RCM

KANGPOKPI, Aug 5: The All Tribal Students’ Union Manipur and Indira Gandhi National Tribal University Students’ Union-Regional Campus Manipur have sought the immediate intervention of Manipur Governor over the current impasse at IGNTU-RCM.

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KANGPOKPI, Aug 5: The All Tribal Students’ Union Manipur and Indira Gandhi National Tribal University Students’ Union-Regional Campus Manipur have sought the immediate intervention of Manipur Governor over the current impasse at IGNTU-RCM.

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Manipur’s foremost transgender activist, Santa Khurai, looks back at the movement she helped shape – The Indian Express


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Manipur’s foremost transgender activist, Santa Khurai, looks back at the movement she helped shape
The Indian Express
In her mid-30s now, Khurai is arguably Manipur’s most famous transgender activist. Her work has created a wide visibility for the trans community in the region. She set up the first beauty salon run by a trans person in Manipur. Its success saw …

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Manipur's foremost transgender activist, Santa Khurai, looks back at the movement she helped shape
The Indian Express
In her mid-30s now, Khurai is arguably Manipur's most famous transgender activist. Her work has created a wide visibility for the trans community in the region. She set up the first beauty salon run by a trans person in Manipur. Its success saw …

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Manipur CM leaves for Laos – Nagaland Post

Manipur CM leaves for LaosNagaland PostManipur chief minister N Biren Singh Saturday left for Lao PDR to attend the 25th Anniversary of ASEAN-India Dialogue Relations Celebration on August 7 at Vientiane, the capital of Lao PDR. The chief minister will…

Manipur CM leaves for Laos
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Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh Saturday left for Lao PDR to attend the 25th Anniversary of ASEAN-India Dialogue Relations Celebration on August 7 at Vientiane, the capital of Lao PDR. The chief minister will attend as special guest and will …
Manipur CM to attend ASEAN-India meetAssam Tribune

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Biren to attend ASEAN-India meet

IMPHAL | Aug 5

Chief minister N. Biren Singh left for Lao People’s Democratic Republic today to attend the 25th anniversary of ASEAN-India dialogue relations celebration on August 7 at Vientiane, which is the capital city.

 He will attend as special guest and will deliver the keynote address at the 25th anniversary of ASEAN-India dialogue relations celebration which is to be held at Muong Thani Hotel. He was accompanied by advisor, Rajat Sethi.

The event is jointly organised by the ASEAN India Business Council (AIBC), Lao PDR chapter and embassy of republic of India in Lao PDR and supported by Lao National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LNCCI) of Lao PDR.

IMPHAL | Aug 5

Chief minister N. Biren Singh left for Lao People’s Democratic Republic today to attend the 25th anniversary of ASEAN-India dialogue relations celebration on August 7 at Vientiane, which is the capital city.

 He will attend as special guest and will deliver the keynote address at the 25th anniversary of ASEAN-India dialogue relations celebration which is to be held at Muong Thani Hotel. He was accompanied by advisor, Rajat Sethi.

The event is jointly organised by the ASEAN India Business Council (AIBC), Lao PDR chapter and embassy of republic of India in Lao PDR and supported by Lao National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LNCCI) of Lao PDR.

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Accused in Oinam Hooch tragedy remanded to further police custody

By A Staff Reporter
IMPHAL | Aug 5
The Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMIC) Imphal West today remanded the two accused who were arrested in connection with the Oinam Sawombung hooch tragedy, remanded to further police custody for four days.
The ac…

By A Staff Reporter

IMPHAL | Aug 5

The Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMIC) Imphal West today remanded the two accused who were arrested in connection with the Oinam Sawombung hooch tragedy, remanded to further police custody for four days.

The accused, mother and son, identified as Apu Kamei alias Kamei Apu, 24 and Bina Kamei, 45, produced before the JMIC.

During their appearance, the IO of the case while pleaded the court for police remand submitted that the accused have confessed that they supplied the liquor which claimed five lives and hospitalized 89 others.

The IO further said that the accused also confessed to have supplied the liquor to one Oinam Shyamkumar and Elangbam Imo from Oinam Sawombung, who are presently in police custody.

The police further submitted that Apu and Bina, although confessed to have manufactured and supplied the liquor, are still concealing fact leading to the death and hospitalization of several others.

Moreover, it further submitted that examination of several prosecution witnesses was yet to be completed during the police custody period.

After having examined the plea, the court remanded the accused mother and son to police custody till August 8.

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