Day: November 30, 2017

IMPHAL | Nov 30  

Ganja (cannabis) worth around Rs. 4.5 lakhs was disposed today by the Imphal East Police at Pungdongbam Kangla Hairabi hills, Lamlai.

On August 13, 2014 and on 5 May, 2015, a load of ganja (cannabis) 275 kg and 30 kg was caught respectively and vicinity by Litan police station in Ukhrul district.

After apprehending the said items the Ukhrul chief judicial magistrate (CJM) gave an order on November 13 to consign all the ceased items to flame and to carry out within December 30.

Carrying out the CJM’s order, the ceased items were consigned to flames today at around 11 am under the supervision of narcotics and affairs of borders (NAB) superintendent of police W. Basudeva Singh.

IMPHAL | Nov 30

 Chief minister N. Biren Singh has congratulated Saikhom Mirabai Chanu on winning a gold medal at the World Weightlifting Championships in Anaheim, United States.

In his congratulatory message, the chief minister stated that the whole state feels proud of her as she has become the second Indian weightlifter, who has won a gold medal in World Weightlifting Championship after Karnam Malleswari.

This feat has once again proved to the world that Manipur is the sports powerhouse of India, he added.

Expressing hope that the star weightlifter would bring more laurels to the country and the state, chief minister conveyed his best wishes in all her future competitions.

IMPHAL | Nov 30

Forests and Environment minister Thounaojam Shyamkumar today said Manipur could have been an unknown place for the world if there was no Sangai in Keibul Lamjao. Lauding the locals for the successful and peaceful celebration of the festival at the Keibul Lamjao, he said it is the right place to celebrate the festival.

Minister Th. Shyamkumar was speaking at the closing function of the Manipur Sangai Festival 2017 held at the YICCL ground, Keibul Lamjao, Bishnupur district organised by the Forest Department and Tourism Department.

He said he was happy and satisfied that the Manipur Sangai Festival 2017 was successfully organised at various locations, including at the Keibul Lamjao, which is the habitat of Sangai. Large numbers of tourists from outside the State were attracted to the festival just because of the Sangai, he added.

Giving assurance to the local people, Th. Shyamkumar said in future the festival will be celebrated on a larger platform, as celebrated in other areas of Imphal. Observing that there is need for 5-star hotel in the area to accommodate visitors during the festival, he also stressed upon the need for promotion of rural tourism.

He said that Chief minister N. Biren Singh has been working for the welfare of the people understanding their sentiments. That is why he gave permission to Forest Department to extend the Curtain Raiser to another 10 days for the people of Keibul Lamjao, he added.

Stating that the people of Manipur are proud of Bishnupur district due to its historical background, he said it should be immense pride for the locals that the President of the country visited the district.

 He said it is unfortunate that a Kharsha (Hog deer) was killed during the time of the festival and when people are working to save the wildlife. Stating that the locals of Keibul Lamjao and the surrounding areas have major responsibility to protect the Sangai, he called upon the citizens to contribute in saving the wildlife of the State.

Th. Shyamkumar also lauded the locals of Keibul Lamjao and the leaders for their contribution in saving the wildlife. He also appreciated the locals for the peaceful celebration of the festival.

1. Robindro Singh, MLA Thanga A/C and chairman of PDA, M. Ashinikumar Singh, vice chairman, MIDA Manipur, K. Angami, PCCF and HoFF and other dignitaries attended the function.

From Our Correspondent

MOREH | Nov 30

To make a more close friendship and relationship between India and Myanmar, government of India has provided 300 tons of Bailey Bridge structure to the government of Myanmar.

A handing over ceremony of 300 tons of Bailey Bridge’s structure was held today at Tamu, where an agreement was signed between the government of India and Myanmar government. On the occasion, deputy chief of Mission – Indian Ambassy, Myanmar, Bshyam represented the government of India and the major general of Myanmar Army represented the Myanmar government.

On the occasion was also attended by Col. Naveen Mahajan of DOGRA from Indian embassy to Myanmar, DIG of 26 Sector AR, A.S. Chauhan and commandant of 11 AR, R.S. Rawat as the representatives of government of India.

After the handing over 300 tons of the bridge’s structure, all the officials of Myanmar and India inspected the structure of Bailey Bridge, followed by visiting the Indo-Myanmar Friendship Gate No. 2 and the Namphalong Market. They also securitised the Menal river which is between the two countries.