Manipur News

IMPHAL, Apr 19: The North East Institute of Science & Technology (CSIR), substation, Lamphelpat has conducted spot painting and essay competition for school students as a part of the ‘DNA:DBT-TERI Mentoring the schools of Northeast’ under the sponsorship of DBT, New delhi today.
The spot painting competition was held on the topic ;Balanced Envitornment’ while the essay writing competition was held on the topic ‘The role of youth and students in biodiversity conservation’.
Irom Shilla Devi of Keishamthong High School won first prize in spot painting while Kh Adonish Singh of Evergreen Flower School won the esssay writing competition.

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IMPHAL, April 19: The chairmen of the Tamenglong district ADC has appealed has clarified that DRDA Tamenglong office could not be opened in the district headquarter due to disturbances given ADC chairmen and councillors by some youths claiming to be UNC.
A statement issued by the chairmen ADC Tamenglong said DRDA office could not be opened in Tamenglong as UNC members forced elected councillors to leave the district headquarter when the chairmen himself and some councillors called for a meeting on March 5 at Tamenglong.
The ADC chairmen also appeal general public to extend cooperation and help in successful operation of District Council in the district.

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IMPHAL, April 18: A meeting of the Hill Areas Committee (HAC), Manipur Legislative Assembly will be held on April 20 this month at 11 am in the Committee Room A of the Assembly Secretariat to have detail deliberation on the proposed amendment of some sections of the Manipur (Hill Areas) District Council Act, 1971, referred by the Government and its related papers and other agendas.
In this connection an official circulation has been made by the Sr.Dy. Sect. (HAC) Manipur Legislative Assembly recently inviting all the members of the committee to attend the meeting on time.

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IMPHAL, April 18: The District Magistrate Imphal, Imphal East District has sought official claimant of ownership of one M-20 pistol bearing No.200129 with one magazine having five live rounds of ammunitions and one .32 pistol bearing No.38171 with one magazine having five rounds of ammunitions which were recovered by the Porompat police on February 22 this year after arms and ammunitions were abandoned by unidentified persons at the crossing of JN Hospital Porompat.
In this connection an official order has been issued by the District Magistrate Imphal East on April 15 last that the claim of ownership of the said arms and ammunitions stating such facts, evidence proof etc. thereof which proves the rights of legal ownership can be made on or before June 12 this year before the Magistrate and no claim made over the right of ownership of the said arms shall be entertained after stipulated time and the same shall be confiscated under law the order added.

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IMPHAL, April 18: A combined team of commandos of Imphal West police and 116 BSF arrested an active woman member of KCP(Nando) group from a house located at  the northern side of Samusang culvert. Te woman identified as Thingujam Sorojini Devi (39) w/o Th. Subhas Singh, Heirangoithong Maibam Leikai disclosed that she is working under the command of one Drangba @ Halloba of KCP Nando group since 2010. She further disclosed that she was involved in organizing the killing of one Ranbir Singh, Maibam Leikai on January 28 this year at the eastern side of Catholic School, Canchipur.

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IMPHAL, April 18: Demanding the release of Khwairakpam Ongbi Landhoni Devi, 37, wife of Kh. Jiten singh who is in jail for his involvement with a militant organization, the Advance Women Society, a confederation of various women society today held a protest rally at Awang Sekmai bazaar.
The protest rally demanded immediate release of Kh. Landhoni devi,who was allegedly arrested by NIA when she went to meet her husband at Guwahati. She left two children and is said to be in a deteriorating health. Her hearing is said to be on 27 of April.
The protesters demanded immediate release of Landhoni without any condition. They further said that government should be responsible if anything untoward happens to Landhoni.Ng. Shanti Devi, president of Women Society, asked the reason behind Landhoni’s arrest and further said that Landhoni is not involved with any militant group even if her husband is and that she is innocent and she must be released immediately.

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IMPHAL, April 18: With the objective to keep surroundings clean, a social service camp would be organized by Kanglei Economic Development Organisation (KEDO) at Imoinu Keither and Phouoibi Keithel beginning 7 am, April 19. The social service camp would be held in commemorating the fourth foundation day of KEDO.
A film “Nangi Ashada” directed by (L) O Shanou which is based on work culture would also be screened. All vendors are requested to close their respective stalls in the two markets in connection with the social service camp.

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IMPHAL, April 18: Properties worth over 2 lakhs have been destroyed during a sudden fire that broke out in a house at Arapti Maning Leikai yesterday mid-night around 11.30 pm.
According to an official report, the fire which was suspected to have broke out from electric short circuit caused complete damages to a house belonging to one Yumkhaibam Lata Devi, 37, daughter of Y Kulla of Arapti Maning Leikai.
A poultry unit affixed to the house was also completely destroyed by the fire last night, however there were no report of human casualty.

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IMPHAL, April 17: The Thangjing festival was celebrated with traditional zeal and thousands of pilgrims from all over the Manipur valley participated in the annual event. A statement issued by the PIB Defence Wing said that the organisers of the event expressed their deepest gratitude to 16 Maratha Light Infantry of Red Shield Division for the assistance provided in the smooth conduct of the festival from April 16 to April 17. It said the unit apart from providing the environmental security also ensured other basic facilities like Medical Aid post, drinking water and refreshments were provided by the army for the pilgrims at the base of Thangjing. This was welcomed by all participants, specially the elderly people and women who had embarked on this tough religious journey, it said.More than four thousand pilgrims attended the festival in spite of the rough terrain and inclement weather condition. The event passed off peacefully due to the proactive steps taken by the Joint Action Committee comprising of local Kuki and Meitei leaders which was set up on the recommendations of the army, said the statement.

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IMPHAL April 17: The Pangal Students’ Union (PSU) has applauded the Manipuri Students Federation for taking up the initiative to control the sale of unauthorized text books in the state.A press release by PSU general secretary Md Mubarak stated that the consignment of unprescribed textbooks seized by MSF worth about one crore is timely and will help the student community. The union will support the initiative taken by MSF to bring up quality of education in the state. The sale of such text books is a burden to the minority community as the text books are not prescribed, PSU demands that the stores which sold the books should be held liable and the books should be made returnable. Parents who brought the books can hand it over to PSU office at Hatta Minuthong for replacement, it said.

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IMPHAL April 17: The election of the Zeliangrong Women Union, Manipur (ZSUM) was held yesterday at Zeliangrong building, Paona Bazar under the supervision of ZU (Administration). Out of nine units, seven units represented and took part in the election. The persons nominated as office bearers are Aniliu Gangmei as president, Nambonliu Moita as general secretary. Athui Rangshung, Margret Kamei, Elizabeth Kamei, Paudeihuile Zeme, Akimlu Newmei, Ramtingyile Pamei, Ranjita Gonmeipui, G Shanti, Abonliu Pamei, G Khangna, Prescilla, MK Awon, Ningthuiliu Kamei and G Lusingna as designated office bearers.

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IMPHAL, April 17: At least two cadres belonging to different underground groups were apprehended by separate team of Thoubal District police commandos during their counter insurgency operations conducted in different areas yesterday.According to an official release issued by the Addl. SP (Ops), one cadre of underground KCP identified as Waikhom Thoiba alias Naoton, 20 son of W Bokulchandra Singh of Hiyanglam Waikhom Leikai was arrested by a team of Thoubal District Police Commandos yesterday afternoon around 3.30 pm from Wabagai Tera Pishak. On spot verification it has been revealed that the arrested person is an active member of the KCP (Lamyanba Group) and working in Finance Section of the outfit, the release added.Further, another team of CDO unit of the district police on getting information about the presence of the valley based UG elements in the general areas of Khangabok Lamlong, conducted search operation at the area yesterday evening around 5.30 pmand able to apprehended one cadre of the proscribed PREPAK identified as Saikhom Arke Singh, 32, son of late S khamba Singh of Khangabok Makha Leikai Part-III, the release added.

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IMPHAL April 17: A book titled Chandrabala (short story collection) written by Thokchom Dilipkumar was released today in a function held at the Manipur Press Club by Ph. Parijat Singh, minister for agriculture, labor and employment. The agriculture minister attended the function as the chief guest while N. Kunjamohan Singh, Sahitya Academy awardee graced the function as the president. The book published by Th Ibomcha singh is a collection of short stories and is written by Thokchom Dilipkumar.The book release function was also attended by book lovers and many well wishers.

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IMPHAL April 17: Convenor of Four Hopes Nishikanta Kh, in a press release states that Four Hopes (under the aegis of MMC) is organizing “Miss Manipur 2011” beauty contest under the theme ‘Beauty with Compassion and a Mission’ on May 20, at BOAT, Palace Compound.The main objective of the organization is to encourage people to preserve the rich culture and to spread love and togetherness.Four Hopes is organizing the Miss Manipur Pageant to help showcase beauty and talents of young women and preserve the coveted title of Miss Manipur. He further states that this is an initiative aimed at encouraging positive developments in our society.

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