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Social worker thrashed by UG

IMPHAL May 15: Social worker and chief advisor of All Community Development Organization, Moreh (ACODOM), Rk Sanayaima was beaten up by persons suspected to be UG elements yesterday at Moreh.Our correspondent reports that after the incident, a hand grenade was also placed at Sanayaima’s residence. The incident has been decried by ACODOM, Minority Women Development Society and Nupi Khunnai Chaokhat Lamjing Lup, Moreh. Both women organizations will hold a sit in protest on May 16 morning at Moreh Ima Keithel.

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Yourbung club wins 9 a side football tourney

IMPHAL May 15: The Yourabung Youth Club lift the final trophy for the first state level men’s open 9 a side football tournament, 2011 by thrashing Pukhao Juvenile Pioneers Club… Read more »

IMPHAL May 15: The Yourabung Youth Club lift the final trophy for the first state level men’s open 9 a side football tournament, 2011 by thrashing Pukhao Juvenile Pioneers Club by 7-6 goals in the tie break. The final match was played today at LSIC ground, Lamlai. Both the team were locked at 2-2 during normal time and the score remain the same till the end of extra time and the match had to be decided through tie-break. In the tie-break, YYC scored 7 against 6 for PJPC. M Puremba Meetei, who was chief guest in today’s final match, presented the winning trophy to the team captain of YYC, Lamlai. The state level tournament started from May 1 and it was organized by Lamlai Students’ Ideal Club in association with the Lamlai Kendra Development Association at LSIC ground.

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AR recovered drugs

IMPHAL. May 15: Discovering the movement of narcotics in general area Paoyi of Ukhrul district, troops of 17 Assam Rifles of 10 Sector under HQ IGAR(South) launched operation in the… Read more »

IMPHAL. May 15: Discovering the movement of narcotics in general area Paoyi of Ukhrul district, troops of 17 Assam Rifles of 10 Sector under HQ IGAR(South) launched operation in the and apprehended one drug peddler from a Mahindra Jeep Bearing registration No MN-05A-1588 on 14 Mayl 2011. The drugs peddler was identified as Mr Asuli,Driver,23 yrs,s/o S Sesu r/o Phaibung Khunou,Senapati district.470 Kgs of contraband Ganja was recovered from the apprehendee who alongwith recovery was handed over to Ukhrul Police station in a press released.

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Premjit wins CYLC mens singles tennis title

IMPHAL, May 15: Premjit wins mens open singles in the 1st CYLC state level tennis tournment held at Hao ground, Singjamei. In the final played today Premjit defeated Brojen with the… Read more »

IMPHAL, May 15: Premjit wins mens open singles in the 1st CYLC state level tennis tournment held at Hao ground, Singjamei. In the final played today Premjit defeated Brojen with the score of 7-6 (7-4), 3-6, 7-6 (14-12).In the U-16 boys singles final, L Amarjit defeated Becker 6-0, 4-6, 7-5.In the 35 years plus mens doubles final the pair of M Ranjan and Th Ibohal defeated N Kangjamba and Tuleshwor with the score 6-3, 3-6, 6-4.In the girls U-14 final, H Puja defeated N Roshni 4-1, 3-4, 4-1. Winner of all the categories recieved cash prizes of Rs 3000 each along with trophies while the runners were given Rs 2000 and all the semi finalist Rs 1000 each. All the quarter finalist were also given Rs 500 each.

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Manipur crashes out of senior women national football

IMPHAL, May 15: Defending champion Manipur has crashed out of the 19th senior women national football championship after loosing to West Bengal in the tie-break. In keenly contested semi final match played today at Bhillai, Chattisgarh, Manipur was beaten 6-7 in the tie-break by West Bengal after both the teams were locked at goalless draw during normal and extra time. In tie-break too, both the teams were locked at equal goals and the match had to be decided through sudden death in which West Bengal eventually became luckier and move into the final.

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Veteran table tennis tourney concludes

IMPHAL, May 15: Y Bijoy defeated S Chandra in the final of the 50 plus mens singles final of the 3rd Mutum Tomba Singh & Mutum Shangker Singh Memorial veteran… Read more »

IMPHAL, May 15: Y Bijoy defeated S Chandra in the final of the 50 plus mens singles final of the 3rd Mutum Tomba Singh & Mutum Shangker Singh Memorial veteran Table Tennis tournament held at Indoor Stadium, DM College campus.In the mens 50 plus doubles final the pair of g Prafulla and Dr Ng Mangi defeated the pair of K Kumar and Y Bijoy.In the mens 60 plus category G Prafula defeated K Kumar in the final. In the mens 40 plus singles final, Th Dharmendra defeated K Bedajit while in the mens 40 plus doubles the pair of S Joychandra and N Biren defeated Ksh Manihar and Th Nandakishore. In the women;s 50 plus singles final P Shanta Devi defeated K Ibeyaima.

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Folk drama festival

IMPHAL May 15: All Manipur Folk Drama festival 2011 organized by Manipur Dramatic Union was inaugurated today at the auditorium of MDU. The festival was organized with financial assistance from the ministry of Culture, government of India.Dr. RK. Nimai Singh, IAS, Commissioner, Art and culture, govt of Manipur, S. Vedeshwar Sharma, Secretary, Manipur State kala akademi and Ksh. Ibohal Singh, president, MDU, graced the function as the chief guest, guest of honour and president respectively.

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Sarat declared Champion of Champions in armwrestling

IMPHAL, May 15: Th Sarat has emerged Champion of Champions in the Mens 100kg category of the 29th state armwrestling championship which culminates today at the SVC Community Hall, Keibung Maibam Leikai. In the women’s 60kg, S Rani emerged winner to earn her Champion of Champions for the women section. MYASA which scored total of 78 points was declared team champion for men while PSG with 48 points was declared runner-up.In the women’s section, Pole Star Club was declared team champion with 63 points and YCM was runners-up with 25 points.

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UPSA, KYC win in Birchandra football tourney

IMPHAL, May 15: UPSA and KYC won their respective matches in the 8th Th Birchandra football academy U-16 state level football tournament being held at Toubungkhok. In the first match of… Read more »

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Appointment

IMPHAL,May 1: PA Sangama, National General Secretary, National Congress Party has expressed his pleasure on the appointment of Laishram Ibomcha Singh, ex-MLA, Keishamthong as the vice-president cum spokesperson of NCP,… Read more »

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School Vans: Recipe for Danger

By: Chitra AhanthemEver thought of doing a simple head counting of school going children stuffed in Omni Vans? It doesn’t take too much to see school vans packed to capacity… Read more »

By: Chitra AhanthemEver thought of doing a simple head counting of school going children stuffed in Omni Vans? It doesn’t take too much to see school vans packed to capacity going about their business: they are fast becoming a familiar sight in Imphal. Toddlers get ferried in them for play school or kindergarten class, no matter if they are too small to be sitting in a vehicle unattended by adults. To their credit though, some pre schools do have a policy of having adult supervision while ferrying small toddlers back and fro. Most school buses do not have adult supervision and it is often family members who have to monitor their safety while crossing roads or boarding or alighting from the bus.It is disquieting that parents and those in authority related to the education department and road and transport (including traffic police) seem to be totally unaware of how much their children are in the face of danger and how rules are not being followed. Some parents may well feel uneasy about seeing their children all cramped inside an Omni van but are often cautious about pursuing the matter pro actively with school authorities, fearing fee hikes or even the possibility of school authorities asking them to drop their children themselves. Most parents today caught up in the rush and demands of their career often do not have the time to drop their children off to their schools while many do not have a four wheeler that is necessitated by the rainy spells in the state. This then means that parents are the first victims to fall prey to the school van service. The second victim(s) that is directly affected are the children.A school van carrying children sitting in comfort and safety is a sight that is no longer being seen. Rather, it is all too common to see three or even four children sitting in the front seat. I see this sight everyday since my soon to be 6 year old son also sits in the front seat with three other boys of the same size. A total head count gave me 21 children in his school van. The issue here is not just the van that my son travels in, but the fact that the flouting of basic safety standards is being seen as an accepted norm. A front passenger seat should have minimum two kids with the safety belt on or an adult in it. It certainly should not be seating four hyper-active kids! More kids also means that for children studying in a relatively distant place, it would take more time for them to get to school and then back home again. The vans would collect them very early on and drop them off late resulting in more exhaustion, lack of playtime and disrupting eating cycles.The control of school van associations over the passenger service of school children merits a careful study. Things were not the same about ten years back. The unionization of van services is definitely good for their business but it should not be given the position of calling the shots over the safety of children. After all, school van service also falls under a consumer service and any violation of rules must be reprimanded. School authorities must also take pro active action and be firm about balancing van fee and van seat allocation. The Government can also step in by looking into the Manipur Motor Vehicle Act and going through its fine print. If there is no mention of any regulation for school vans and buses, it is time that proper rules are laid down.Some serious reading on the subject of school van and bus services led me to various state laws that have laid down the total number of children that can be carried and other safety norms. Also, the Supreme Court issued certain guidelines following a tragic incident in 1997 when a school van carrying 28 children fell into the Yamuna river. The Apex Court had made it mandatory to equip vehicles carrying schoolchildren with first aid boxes, fire extinguishers, grills on windows, school bag tray under the seat and provision for water. Of these items, none is visible in school vans or buses in Manipur: not the first aid box, not the drinking water though the school bag tray is substituted by the luggage rack on top of the vehicles. But then, the luggage racks are there not to ensure children sit in comfort; without having to carry their heavy school bags but, are a means for their commercial pursuits! More children would fit in without their bags in the way. More children = more money coming in.End-point:This is not to call for a total clamp down on school vans. Those running them need their bread and butter too. But there must not be any compromise on the safety of school going children. There definitely needs to be a system for how much load (inclusive of children and their school bags) school vans and buses can carry. Government agencies need to take a more pro-active role but it is definitely the parents who have to take a stand for their children. Given the number of vehicles on the streets, the blatant flouting of driving norms and rules and massive traffic jams on the roads and streets of Imphal, fatal accidents involving school vans and buses is something that is just waiting to happen. Must we wait for such a spectacle to react?

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Expedition to south Manipur

IMPHAL, May14: A joint expedition organized by Manipur University and DMC to south Manipur was concluded on May 11 as expressed in a press release by the MU.The venture was… Read more »

IMPHAL, May14: A joint expedition organized by Manipur University and DMC to south Manipur was concluded on May 11 as expressed in a press release by the MU.The venture was jointly sponsored by Manipur University and Research Scholars from different institutes and departments and during the venture the team was escorted by Assam Rifles and also enjoyed the welfares provided by AR.As revealed in the press release the first part of the expedition was exploration of Maha Chakpi River from Chandel via Khengjoi, Mombi on to Aigejiang, Bollok to Kathong Chingjao, explored and surveyed the Hlungbana cave. The second part was a scientific study of Khumunnon to Khulen, Phuikon Ningthou cave and Phuikon Haosabee cave, it added.

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Govt to start land acquisition for road widening

IMPHAL, May 14: The state government will soon start the process of land acquisition along the North AOC to Minuthong road stretch as it has decided to widen the road… Read more »

IMPHAL, May 14: The state government will soon start the process of land acquisition along the North AOC to Minuthong road stretch as it has decided to widen the road stretch at the earliest possible.According to an official source, the process for land acquisition for widening of the road will be done as soon as the state revenue department will made the official notification, as the state government has already decided that the road stretch from North AOC to Minuthong will be widened by 15 metres on both side from the centre of the road median.It further stated that the road widening process will involve land acquisition and demolition of structures on the affected pattaland. However, the land acquisition process may take some more time even as works need to be taken up urgently as the monsoon season will soon set in.On the other hand, the state government has also decided to authorized the purchase of the required land for widening of the said road from the respective pattadars on payment of compensation of land as assessed by the Deputy Commissioner, Imphal east, and the compensation for the standing properties shall be made after due assessment by the PWD, the official source added.

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NCC cadets do state proud

IMPHAL, May14: In an award ceremony organized by the Manipur Rifle Assoiation on May14, six cadets were awarded gold, silver and bronze medals for their achievements in various categories during the XX All Manipur Shooting Competition, 2011 held at Khuman Lampak Shooting Ranges, Imphal from October 14 to October 2010, revealed in a press release by the Bureau(Defence Wing), Government of India.The four cadets from 14 Manipur Battalion NCC are SUO Babloo Raj Kumar who won two golds, one silver and one bronze are UO Roben who won one gold and one silver, UO Kabichandra who won one bronze and UO Md Arjuman who won one bronze. The two girls cadets from 65 Girls Company NCC are Chanumeera who won one gold, one bronze and Inunganbi who won one silver medal, it further disclosed.

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Book on Thang Ta released

IMPHAL, May 13: A book on traditional martial art Thang Ta called “Thanghairol” was released today at GM hall, Imphal. The book was released by legendary Thang Ta master L…. Read more »

IMPHAL, May 13: A book on traditional martial art Thang Ta called “Thanghairol” was released today at GM hall, Imphal. The book was released by legendary Thang Ta master L. Heramot.The book was released by Th. Nandakishore MLA, Kshetrigao A/C in the presence of titular King of Manipur Leisemba Sanajaoba during a formal function organized by the Kanglei Enat Thang Ta Shidam Sanglen.

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AR organize seminar

IMPHA, May14: The 17 Assam Rifles of 10 Sector under HQ IGAR (South) organized a seminar on ‘Menace of drugs abuse and proliferation of arms in society’ on May 13… Read more »

IMPHA, May14: The 17 Assam Rifles of 10 Sector under HQ IGAR (South) organized a seminar on ‘Menace of drugs abuse and proliferation of arms in society’ on May 13 at Ukhrul expressed a pres release of AR.The aim of the seminar as revealed was to offer a common platform where leaders from civil, military and social society would mutually engage in curbing the menace. The seminar was introduced by Dr Y L Minthing followed by Commandent,17 Assam Rifles.Many prominent speakers like Dr Nelson, Leishan C, Justice (retd.)WA Shishak, Comdt (retd.) RS Jassal, T Vashum, Ashok Kumar, DC Ukhrul spoke in the seminar elaborating on the need to fight the menace and the seminar was concluded by Brig Narender Kumar, SM, Commander 10 Sector, it added.

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Street vendors protest

IMPHAL, May 13: Reiterating its demands to provide vending space and at the same time demanding the release of their fellow street vendors arrested by the police since the start… Read more »

IMPHAL, May 13: Reiterating its demands to provide vending space and at the same time demanding the release of their fellow street vendors arrested by the police since the start of their agitation, a group of street vendors gathered today in front of the MPP office and blocked vehicular movement along the road for several minutes.The protestors were later dispersed by the city police without any further unwanted incidents.I Debrani, a member of the Khwairamband Keithel Street Vendor Demand committee, speaking on the sideline of the protest to the media persons decried the act of putting her fellow vendors in jail and further urged the government to release them, taking into consideration their family.

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Training on Shumang Leela

IMPHAL May 14: Manipur State Shumang Leela Council in collaboration with Theatre Mirror, Imphal, is organizing a one month training on Shumang Leela, starting from May 17 to June 17,… Read more »

IMPHAL May 14: Manipur State Shumang Leela Council in collaboration with Theatre Mirror, Imphal, is organizing a one month training on Shumang Leela, starting from May 17 to June 17, 2011. A press conference was held today by the organizing committee prior to this training programme at Iboyaima Shumang Leela Shanglen, Palace compound, Imphal.With an objective to up-lift the heritage of Shumang Leela and a mission to safeguard from withering to obscurity, the one month training programme has been organized since the last four years said Naba Warepa, project director of the programme while briefing media persons. For convenience of student communities, the training programme is organized at this time of the year keeping in view of the summer vacation of various schools, he added. The training programme aims to impart valuable inputs on various aspects in this field to both male and female as well as to traditional male dressed in female attire.He also stated that during the training programme, varieties of project will be taken up. Naba Warepa added that an independent school on Shumang Leela is in the offing, which will be under the administration of Manipur State Shumang Leela Council. The proposed school is expected to have Foundation courses, Diploma courses and Degree courses in this performing art form.Sougrakpam Hemanta Singh, technical director and Gunachandra Sharma, camp director were also present during the press conference.

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National awards application invited

IMPHAL,May14: Applications are invited from writers/editors/artists/social workers and intellectuals for awarding Dr Ambedkar/Mahatma Jatiwa/Krantijyoti/Babu Jagjivan Ram/Moulana Azad/Bir Tikendrajit/Swami Vivekananda/Subhachandra Bose/Shikshak Ratna/Sahitya Ratna/Samaj Gourab/Kalakshetra/Nation pride India/Distinguished Service/Life Time Achievement awards for the year2011 expressed in a press release by Bharatiya Dalit Sahitya Akademi.The awards will be distributed on various functions held on May27 at Dhulia of Baba Saheb Dr. Ambedkar Rastriya Lokmitra Purushar2011/ National Gourad award conference by Samata Sahitya Akademi on May29 at Mumbai/ 2nd Rastriya Dalit Sahitya Sanamam Sanmelau2011 at Imphal/ 27th National Conference of Dalit writers2011 by Bharatiya Dalit Sahitya Akademi in New Delhi, it further added.Interested persons are requested to submit their applications in plain papers with personal bio-data with three copies of passport photo to the State President cum National Secretary, Bharatiya Dalit Sahitya Akademi,YADA Complex, Wangjing-725148,Thoubal District before May28 and detailed information can be inquired from the said office and from contact number-98561225656, it added.

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HRI charges CWC of non performance

IMPHAL, May 13: The Human Rights Initiative (HRI) coordinator Satyabati has charged the Child Welfare Committee (CWC) of not performing its duty. Addressing media persons at Wankhei Thangapat Mapal today,… Read more »

IMPHAL, May 13: The Human Rights Initiative (HRI) coordinator Satyabati has charged the Child Welfare Committee (CWC) of not performing its duty.

Addressing media persons at Wankhei Thangapat Mapal today, Satyabati said that the HRI was intimated regarding a case of abduction of a minor girl.

The minor girl identified as Meisnam Debita Devi, 15, d/o Landhoni, a resident of Keishampat Mutum Leikai was allegedly abducted by one Akoijam Kishmat Singh, 21, s/o Ibomcha, a resident of Wangkhei Akoijam Leirak.

According to Satyabati, even as Kismat`™s father Ibomcha was approached by Landhoni and her family members on May 9 regarding the issue, Ibomcha and his family physically assualted them and also threatened them.

In this regard, the victim`™s families had lodged a complaint against Akoijam Kishmat and his father Ibomcha with the OC of Imphal Police Station for immediate rescue. However, the matter has not been taken up yet by the police, the HRI coordinator further alleged.

She further stated that, the Juvenile Justice Board meant to tackle cases related to criminal offence involving children is not functioning in the state, the CWC officials were also intimated of this case. `They are the concerned body to look after the welfare of children, a girl child has been kidnapped and is in police custody as of present, they have not addressed the issue in spite of a notification tendered to them earlier`, she said.

A special police unit comprising of 20 personnel has been set up under the JJB,they are remaining obsolete as of yet, `where will she be put up, a minor cannot be kept at the police station`, she alleged.

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