Three including driver and handyman of truck abducted from NH-2

KANGPOKPI, January 12: Three persons including the driver and the handyman of a Tata truck plying along National Highway-2 have been feared abducted by unknown miscreants yesterday night at round

KANGPOKPI, January 12: Three persons including the driver and the handyman of a Tata truck plying along National Highway-2 have been feared abducted by unknown miscreants yesterday night at round 9 pm.

The driver of the Tata truck bearing Registration No.NL01L-4485, L. Ibochaoba Singh, 25, and his brother L Tondonba Singh, 17, the handyman of the vehicle, of Kanto Santipur and their friend Romen, 21, from Khurkhul village were abducted along the National Highway 2 between Keithelmanbi and Kalapahar in the Sadar Hills area while they were heading towards Kangpokpi the night before.

According to sources, the vehicle belongs to one Anil Pandey of Kangpokpi Ward No 7.

Before their abduction, the trio had arrived from Imphal at Kanto Santipur to visit the ailing father of the driver and handyman.

From there they were heading towards Kangpokpi for Dimapur and had made an entry at the Saparmeina Police Station at around 8 pm, it said, adding that L Ibochaoba Singh had replaced his ailing father L Kesho Singh as the driver of the vehicle after the latter took ill for quite some time.

Surprisingly, no monetary demands have been made to the vehicle owner or the family members of the abducted trio nor any communication has been made so far by the abductors.

A case has been registered at the Kangpokpi Police Station while efforts are on to nab the unknown abductors, a police source said.

In the meantime, civil bodies of Kangpokpi including Kangpokpi Town Committee, Kangpokpi Women Welfare Organization and Kangpokpi Youth Union have jointly condemned the incident, stating that such `uncultured activities` are not welcome in the peaceful environment of the area.

The civil bodies have also jointly appealed against the abductors to release the abducted trio without any preconditions on humanitarian ground in consideration of the hardships faced by the family members of the abducted trio at the earliest.

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Looking East Imbibing West

Imphal roads have become truly dangerous for pedestrians and cyclists. Each day there are some road mishaps somewhere. Yet, everybody seems to think these are the natural prices to be

Imphal roads have become truly dangerous for pedestrians and cyclists. Each day there are some road mishaps somewhere. Yet, everybody seems to think these are the natural prices to be paid for urbanisation. Nothing can be further from the truth. There are so many cities in this world where with several hundred times more motor vehicles but posing little danger to either pedestrians or cyclists. This would be as a rule true of most cities in the developed world, and in the most disciplined countries of South East Asia. Perhaps it is an inheritance from the Buddhist culture, but only seldom do people try to jump traffic queues or traffic light in SE Asian cities. This is so even in rural area. On a rural road in Thailand once, this writer had an amazing experience of a traffic jam on one side of the road, while the other side meant for traffic in the opposite direction remained free and with very few vehicles plying it. No vehicle from the jammed side of the road crossed into the other side to beat the jam even there was no divider in the middle of the road to physically prevent cross over. The only divider was the normal traffic white broken line drawn on the road. A European travelling in the same vehicle with this writer, waiting together in the jammed side of the road, was equally amazed. To the observation nobody in India would have had the patience or decency to wait like this, he said even in Europe, this would not happen. Compare this with the traffic in an Indian city like Patna.

Why Patna, look at Imphal traffic. It is in a total chaos. The funny thing is, there is so much enthusiastic chatter of a Look East Policy, or Act East Policy, and the tone is never short of eager expectation. Right now, an official level talk for opening a bus service between Imphal and Mandalay is underway. If there is so much affinity for the East, as so many are screaming from the rooftops, why is the place not trying to imbibe those qualities which distinguishes the SE Asia from the rest of the world. If in the past the place has been picking up anything from the SE East, it is those avoidable qualities such as drugs. One is reminded of a description in Orhan Pamuk`™s `Black Book`, of a scene that is at the same time poignantly tragic in predicament but comic by its immediate situation. Manipur`™s nostalgia for the SE Asia then is akin to someone looking longingly towards the east from a ship headed west.

Literary flourishes aside, Manipur needs to get its acts together. Let its people know disregard of traffic etiquette is generally looked down upon as uncouth in the civilised world. There are no admirers for the driving skills of breaking traffic queues to squeeze ahead of the car in front. Instead, let the traffic here emulate those of the best disciplined in the world. Let the Act East Policy begin with this change of attitude to traffic. In the meantime, it is also for the government to create the right kind of infrastructures to ensure this discipline can be easily kept. It is atrocious that none of the roads in Imphal have a pedestrian pavement, or cycle track. This would mean either the traffic authorities do not expect anybody to come out on foot or cycle. Or else they want pedestrians and cyclists share and negotiate the roads with the ever increasing number of motor vehicles, very often with very unruly drivers behind the wheels. No wonder then road accidents are on the rise, and the government must shoulder much of the responsibility for this.

Leader Writer: Pradip Phanjoubam

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Legendary Bob Khathing remembered on 25th death anniversary

IMPHAL, January 12: Maj. Ralengnao `Bob`™ Khathing was remembered fondly during a simple ceremony at his home Valley View, Mantripukhri today on his 25th death anniversary. The ceremony organised by

IMPHAL, January 12: Maj. Ralengnao `Bob`™ Khathing was remembered fondly during a simple ceremony at his home Valley View, Mantripukhri today on his 25th death anniversary.

The ceremony organised by family members was attended by deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam, Manipur Assembly deputy Speaker MK Preshow Simray, former Chief Ministers Radhabinod Koijam and Rishang Keishing, IGAR (S) Major General Rajeev Chopra, IAS (retd) RK Nimai Singh, eminent writer Prof Gangmumei Kamei.

Rich floral tributes were offered to his tombstone.

Speaking on the occasion, Major General Rajeev Chopra said major Bob Khathing was a young commissioned officer of 19th Hyderabad Regiment (which later became the Kumaon Regiment) during the World War II and was deployed to Victor or `V`™ force ops as local captain, Manipur sector.

Bob Khathing was later awarded with the Member of the British Empire (MBE) and the Military Cross for his gallantry, he said.

Major Bob Khakhing was also conferred the Padmashri in 1957.

Deputy Chief Minister said Major Bob Khathing is a source of inspiration.

He is a true patriot of the State and a legendary symbol of the State in the country, Gaikhangam observed.

He said he was no personal acquaintance of the late Bob Khathing, however, during his childhood he did recognise Bob`™s signature from his (Bob Khathing) school register.

Gaikhangam said Bob Khathing attended the Khanginlung Higher Secondary School at Gaidimjang Khoupum which was established by Gaikhangam`™s father Khangsinlung.

The younger generation of the State is unaware of Major Bob Khathing`™s patriotism and sacrifices and the government need to observe the day on a much larger scale to ensure that the people are aware of the legend.

Five meritorious students were also felicitated as part of the observation.

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Social service camp held at JNIMS

A two day social service camp being organized by Action for Development along with Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences JNIMS began on Monday at Faculty Block, JNIMS Source Hueiyen News Service

A two day social service camp being organized by Action for Development along with Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences JNIMS began on Monday at Faculty Block, JNIMS Source Hueiyen News Service

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Blood donation camp held

On the occasion of 152nd Birth Anniversary of Swami Vivekananda which is also celebrated as National Youth Day, Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan NYKS , Imphal West organized a voluntary blood donation camp at the Blood Bank of RIMS on Monday Source Huei…

On the occasion of 152nd Birth Anniversary of Swami Vivekananda which is also celebrated as National Youth Day, Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan NYKS , Imphal West organized a voluntary blood donation camp at the Blood Bank of RIMS on Monday Source Hueiyen News Service

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CM urged not to change aligned route

Villagers of Khabam Lamkhai in Imphal East has on Monday urged the Manipur Chief Minister not to revise the proposed Imphal City Ring project based on scientific Geo positioning, saying any change in the aligned route of the project will affect more re…

Villagers of Khabam Lamkhai in Imphal East has on Monday urged the Manipur Chief Minister not to revise the proposed Imphal City Ring project based on scientific Geo positioning, saying any change in the aligned route of the project will affect more residents Source Hueiyen News Service NNN

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Committee launched for sustained stir

A Committee on Mass Grave at Tombisana High School COMGATS representing 21 different social organisations including student bodies was formed on Monday with an aim to launch a sustained agitation over the discovery of eight human skulls and other ske…

A Committee on Mass Grave at Tombisana High School COMGATS representing 21 different social organisations including student bodies was formed on Monday with an aim to launch a sustained agitation over the discovery of eight human skulls and other skeletal remains last December here Source Hueiyen News Service NNN

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Judicial custody for man accused of murder

Md Abdul Kadir 27 Amuthi s o Md Ibosana of Hiyangthang Chandranadi Mamang Leikai who is accused of killing a vegetable seller identified as Sera Khatun 55 in September, 2014 was produced before the court of Chief Judicial Magistrate, Imphal West …

Md Abdul Kadir 27 Amuthi s o Md Ibosana of Hiyangthang Chandranadi Mamang Leikai who is accused of killing a vegetable seller identified as Sera Khatun 55 in September, 2014 was produced before the court of Chief Judicial Magistrate, Imphal West on Monday Source Hueiyen News Service

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Residential camp begins

Three day Youths’ Leadership Residential Camp, 2014 15 being organized jointly All Manipur United Clubs’ Organization AMUCO and WACA, Imphal West was inaugurated by Prof H Nandakumar Sarma, Vice Chancellor, Manipur University as the chief guest at th…

Three day Youths’ Leadership Residential Camp, 2014 15 being organized jointly All Manipur United Clubs’ Organization AMUCO and WACA, Imphal West was inaugurated by Prof H Nandakumar Sarma, Vice Chancellor, Manipur University as the chief guest at the Centenary Hall of the university on Monday Source Hueiyen News Service

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NSS Youth Month observance begins

The observance of NSS Youth Month kick started here at Manipur University with a one day talk on youth social responsibility message of Swami Vivekananda Source Hueiyen News Service NNN

The observance of NSS Youth Month kick started here at Manipur University with a one day talk on youth social responsibility message of Swami Vivekananda Source Hueiyen News Service NNN

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5kg IED found planted near AR camp blast averted

Barely few hours after a hand grenade exploded on Sunday night near a sentry post of 40 Assam Rifles posted inside the campus of Lilong Police Station in Thoubal district, a powerful IED bomb planted by unidentified persons was found just opposite the …

Barely few hours after a hand grenade exploded on Sunday night near a sentry post of 40 Assam Rifles posted inside the campus of Lilong Police Station in Thoubal district, a powerful IED bomb planted by unidentified persons was found just opposite the gate of the camp on Monday morning around 6 Source Hueiyen News Service

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National Youth Day celebrated

151st birthday of youth icon Swami Vivekannanda, also known as National Youth Day, was celebrated by Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha Manipur Pradesh here at the state BJP office complex on Monday Source Hueiyen News Service NNN

151st birthday of youth icon Swami Vivekannanda, also known as National Youth Day, was celebrated by Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha Manipur Pradesh here at the state BJP office complex on Monday Source Hueiyen News Service NNN

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No talks with militant outfits indulging in violence Rajnath

There will be no talk whatsoever with any group or organization which indulges in acts of violence, union home minister Rajnath Singh said here on Monday Source Hueiyen News Service Agencies

There will be no talk whatsoever with any group or organization which indulges in acts of violence, union home minister Rajnath Singh said here on Monday Source Hueiyen News Service Agencies

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AMSGO restricts entertainment programmes during exams

In view of the ensuing Class X, XI and XII examinations 2015 to be conducted by Board of Secondary Education Manipur BSEM and Council of Higher Secondary Education Manipur COHSEM from February 17, All Manipur Students Guardian Organization AMSGO …

In view of the ensuing Class X, XI and XII examinations 2015 to be conducted by Board of Secondary Education Manipur BSEM and Council of Higher Secondary Education Manipur COHSEM from February 17, All Manipur Students Guardian Organization AMSGO has clamped imposition on organizing any kind of entertainment programme from January 15 till the end of the examinations Source Hueiyen News Service

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Committee formed

Civil society organisations today formed a joint body christened, Committee on Mass Grave at Tombisana High School COMGATS during the 3rd joint meeting at AMSU Hqtrs in connection with the discovery of human skulls and skeletal remains on Dec 25 and …

Civil society organisations today formed a joint body christened, Committee on Mass Grave at Tombisana High School COMGATS during the 3rd joint meeting at AMSU Hqtrs in connection with the discovery of human skulls and skeletal remains on Dec 25 and 26 at Tombisana HS premises Source The Sangai Express

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Nagaland CM accuses Rio of supporting dissidents

Nagaland Chief Minister TR Zeliang, who is facing rebellion in his Naga People’s Front party, today alleged that Lok Sabha MP and former chief minister Neiphiu Rio and Rajya Sabha MP Khekiho Zhimomi were responsible for the division in the ruling party…

Nagaland Chief Minister TR Zeliang, who is facing rebellion in his Naga People’s Front party, today alleged that Lok Sabha MP and former chief minister Neiphiu Rio and Rajya Sabha MP Khekiho Zhimomi were responsible for the division in the ruling party Source The Sangai Express Press Trust of India

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Weapons displayed

12 BIHAR of 9 Sector AR under the aegis of Hqs IGAR South conducted an equipment and weapon display for the students of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya and youths of Khumbong of Imphal West on the occasion of National Youth Day to commemorate the 152nd bi…

12 BIHAR of 9 Sector AR under the aegis of Hqs IGAR South conducted an equipment and weapon display for the students of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya and youths of Khumbong of Imphal West on the occasion of National Youth Day to commemorate the 152nd birthday of Swami Vivekananda, maker of the modern India today Source The Sangai Express

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MPSC accused of crossing constitutional limits

Alleging the Manipur Public Service Commission MPSC of acting beyond its sanctioned function by conducting the exams for recruitment of nonexistent post of Dy Director, TRI, the All Tribal Disables’ Union, Manipur ATDUM has urged the Administrative…

Alleging the Manipur Public Service Commission MPSC of acting beyond its sanctioned function by conducting the exams for recruitment of nonexistent post of Dy Director, TRI, the All Tribal Disables’ Union, Manipur ATDUM has urged the Administrative Department TA H, SC TRI , Government of Manipur not to approve the recommendation made by the MPSC for appointment of Deputy Director TRI so as to avoid legal complication Source The Sangai Express

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Retired Headmasters to launch hunger strike

Retired Headmasters Headmistresses of Government schools numbering 1217 have decided to launch hunger strike from February 1 in case their pending pensions for 21 months are not paid by January 31 Source The Sangai Express

Retired Headmasters Headmistresses of Government schools numbering 1217 have decided to launch hunger strike from February 1 in case their pending pensions for 21 months are not paid by January 31 Source The Sangai Express

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