Manipur News

IMPHAL, April 2: The Dr. L. Ibotombi Devi, chairperson and S. Meghachandra Sharma member secretary Manipur state commission for women left Imphal to attend a seminar-cum-workshop on the subjet “Marriageable age for girls” scheduled to be held on April 4 at orchid Lake resort, Umiam.
The seminar is jointly organized by the National Commission for Women, New Delhi Government of India and Social Welfare Department, Government of Meghalaya.
The seminar will discuss about the lacunae in the Hindu Marriage Act, 1995 which says that any marriage between a male less than 21 years of age and female less than 18 years of age is neither void nor voidable.
Dr. L. Ibotombi Devi, chairperson and S. Meghachandra Sharma, will also be attending a centenary celebration of International Womens’ Day observation by the National Commission for Women, New Delhi under the topic “Women in the world of tomorrow” on April 7.
The workshop will deliberate on the responsible age for women accordingly.

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IMPHAL, April 2: The 37 Assam Rifles of 26 Sector under HQ IGAR (South) inaugurated a Public Toilet under “ARMCA PROJECT” at Joupi village in Chandel District. Provision of this Public toilet has come as a great relief for the village as it will help them to maintain their surroundings neat and clean. This project by 37 Assam Rifles will certainly go a long way in attending to the development in the region.

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IMPHAL, April 2: Lieutenant General Dalbir Singh, AVSM, VSM, GOC 3 Corps visited IGAR (South) and the Red Shield Division.A statement issued by the PRO IGAR (S) said that the GOC 3 Corps was briefed on the prevailing security situation in state.  The GOC 3 Corps appreciated the efforts being put in by the Army and Assam Rifles and encouraged the troops to keep up the good job.
It said Lieutenant General Dalbir Singh alongwith IGAR(S) and GOC Red Shield Division also called on Okram Ibobi Singh, Chief Minister of Manipur at his office on March 31.

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IMPHAL, April 2: A sit in protest was staged at Wangkhei Meihoubam Lampak against the killing of Irom Rozer organized by the Nongpok Leingak Nupi Lup.
While speaking to media person president of the Lup, Sakhi Phanjoubam, demand the authority concerned to take up appropriate action against the culprit involve in killing Irom Rozer.
She said that only exceptional cases normally are handed over to the CBI but for Rozer’ case all the culprits involved are custody. Handing over the case to CBI shows the incompetency of the current government.
If justice cannot be delivered in the current case more similar cases will arise adding the Lup will not remain a silent spectator until justice is delivered, said Sakhi.

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IMPHAL Aprtil 2: 37 Assam Rifles of 26 Sector under HQ IGAR(South) inaugurated a Public Toilet under “ARMCA PROJECT ” at Joupi village in Chandel District. Provision of this Public toilet has come as a great relief for the village as it will help them to maintain their surroundings neat and clean. A PRO (AR) press release said.

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IMPHAL, April 2: At least seven officials from the state including three IAS officials  of the state have accorded sanction for the deputation to attend Pacific Regional Group Earthquake Reesponse Exercise to be held at Agra, Uttar Pradesh from May 3 to May 6 this year to be hosted by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Ministry of  Home Home Affairs Government of India in assocition with the  INSARAG, Secretariate (UNOCHA).
In this connection an official order has been issued by the state Home Department to accord sanction for the said officials who have been accorded sanction for the deputation to attend the said meeting identified as Suhel Akhtar, IAS, Commissioner (Relief & Disaster Management ) Government of Manipur, H Deleep Singh, IAS, Deputy Commissioner Chandel District,  Jacintha Lazarus, IAS, DC Churachandpur, N Ashokumar, IAS, DC Ukhrul District,  N Nabakishore Singh, Chief Medical Officer, Chandel District, Dr N Ritindramohon Singh, Chief Medical Officer, Bishnupur District and Dr S Bimolakumari Devi, CMO, Imphal West District are to tilted TA/DA as oper Rules, the official order added.

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IMPHAL, April 1: A special team of the Singjamei police has apprehended five gang members of vehicle lifters operating in the area and recovered three Honda active from their possession…. Read more »

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IMPHAL April 1: Displaying the spirit of nobility and gesture towards the needy, all ranks of 12 MARATHA LI numbering 150 and a large numbers of locals voluntarily donated blood at the blood donation camp conducted at Tulihal.
The Camp was organised by 12 MARATHA LI of 9 Sector under HQ IGAR(S) and Association of Voluntary Blood Donors, Manipur in collaboration with State Aids Control Society, State Blood Transfusion Council and Department of Blood Transfusion RIMS. Commandant 12 MARATHA LI was the first to donate blood and initiate the drive.  A number of civilians from nearby villages also joined in for the cause.  An awareness session was also conducted by Prof A Meina Singh, Dr Thomcha Khuman and Mr Pradeep Saikia; during the camp.  A couple donating blood for more than 25 times was the remarkable highlight of the camp. A PRO (AR) press release states.

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IMPHAL, April 1: The 77th commemoration of Zeliangrong Solidarity Day (Chuk-Sumei Rites) was observed today at Zeliangrong Building, Kakhulong under the aegis of Zeliangrong Union (ZU) and Zeliangrong Youth Front (ZYF), Imphal Zone.
The function was president by Simon Chawang, vice president, Zeliangrong Union (AMN).
The general secretary ZU, in a statement stated that the historic occasion of Chuk-Sumei rites were performed by the forefather of the community 77 years ago on April, 1934 at Tamenglong district head quarter. The observation signifies of a sacred customary rite of cleansing all the sins of inter village feuds, intra tribe was, killing and blood revenge committed in the past by the tribe, with blessing for brighter future of the posterity.
It said the observation forbade any inter village and intra tribe war and bloodshed in future, and pronounced a curse to befall on those who would subvert the unity and solidarity of the Zeliangrong community.
The function was attended by leaders of ZU, ZYF, ZCCHCP, Village elders, youth clubds and general public of the community, said the statement.

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