Manipur News

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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IMPHAL, April 16: The Shri Hanuman Jayanti Mahotsava Samiti will be celebrating Hanuman Jayanti on April 18 with traditional, religious and spiritual devotion, informed the samiti in a statement.
It said that  a chariot procession will be taken out which will start from Mahabali temple from 8 am and will be passing through the thoroughfares of Mahabali temple, Sanjenthong, Dharamsala road, MG Avenue, SBI road, terminating at Mahabali via Kangla road.

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IMPHAL April 16: The Kangleipak Communist Party (Marxist,Leninist and Maoist) in a press statement by the outfit’s publicity secretary W Malemnganba Meitei states that the one W Priyokumar, a hard core worker of Lamshang MLA Brajabidhu has occupied the community hall at Taothong which was constructed by former MP Thounaojam Chaoba. This shows complete disregard for the former MP and is a show of power by Priyokumar and Brajabidhu.
The outfit warns Priyokumar to shift within three days from today or invite dire consequences from the KCP. Further,the RDO nursing institute will remain closed as dictated and if the students fail to leave, then the outcome will be the sole responsibility of the students. The KCP also commented that the appeal of the students’ unions to lift the ban on RDO will be considered, but alleged that the unions are not acting like students and more like petty gangsters. The outfit also relaxed the imposition on the toll booth at Khagempalli. 

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From Kaimuanthang Lamka April 16 : In a grand function held today from 11 am, the Zogal Hall constructed in remembrance of the Zogal war veterans have been inaugurated by works minister K Ranjit Singh. Soon after the inauguration it was dedicated to the people for used by Rev Stephen Chinzathang with a prayer.
The function was attended by TN Haokip , minister IPR /Tourism/ PhED as well as the outer Manipur MP to the Lok Sabha Thangso Baite , the DC/ Ccpur Jacintha Lazurus IAS ,commander 27th Sector AR brigdier Surrendra Mehta as special guest of the occassion besides many other disgnitaries.
It was an occassion of thanks giving to God for helping the long cherish dreams of having such a hall comes true for the ZOUs. And for that matter choir singers from various church denomination apart from reputed singers rocking the gatherings The Ngasuan Lei AV Cassette containing songs composed so as to remember the 21 number of people who died when an overloaded trucks met its tragic end several years back was also released by the MP Thangso Baite at the occassion.

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IMPHAL April 16: The statement given by the Chief Minister on April 13 at a function held at Mantripukhri IGAR(S) headquarters is unclear, states publicity secretary of RPF,T Leishemba in a press release.
Dishonest words will not bring about a solution to the Indo Manipur political conflict, the CM needs to be honest and must analyze the political conflict so the public can accept his statements whole heartedly.
It is a fact that the Manipuris want to be an independent nation and do not want to reel under a colonial rule and the insurgent movement is not made up by disgruntled unemployed persons.
Britain suffered huge losses due to the aftereffects of the second World War and was helped by America to get up economically. The countries under the colonial rule of the British were finally given independence and except for India waged an armed struggle. It is a matter of deliberation that India did not get its independence due to the non violence movement initiated by Gandhi.
The endeavor of Gandhi was respected by the British, but the non violent protest by Irom Sharmila has been ignored by and large by the Indian government, gross violation of human rights are perpetrated by the security forces in the name of counter insurgency including the north east and Kashmir, it states.
The corrupt governance of the Ibobi government has seen ministers and officers holding high posts accumulating property from the development projects meant for the public. Also the SPF government hardly acts without provocation, the release charged.

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IMPHAL, April 16: 23 Assam Rifles of 10 Sector under HQ IGAR (South) established Stitching and Weaving Centre for Women at Khamanlok Kuki, Senapati district under AR Military Civic Action Project. The inauguration ceremony was attended by the populace of the area in which the above centre was handed over to the village authority of Khamanlok Kuki. Village authority and women society of the area appreciated the efforts for establishing such project for the welfare of women of the remote area.

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IMPHAL, April 16: The Kuki Chiefs’ Association, Chandel district has vehemently condemned the proposed Manipur (Village Authority in the Hills Areas) Amendment Act, 2011.
A statement released by the secretary information and publicity of the association, Thangjalet Mate, said that an emergency meeting was held on April 15 which has unanimously condemned the act.
According to the release the chiefs are wonder struck at the malicious proposal to dominate and control over the tribal and their lands in Manipur which contravenes with the policy of the central government of decentralization and to safeguard the rights and privileges of the tribals, before adding that the tribal who were against the Manipur Hills Village Authority Act, 1956 can never accept the New Act under any circumstances. It said that the meet also resolved to launch a series of awareness campaign and consultation in this matter and will opposed the Act which aims to uproot the indigenous people from its own land inherited by our forefather since ages and protect the land with all our might.

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IMPHAL, April 16: A team of medical officers and paramedical staff of 12 Assam Rifles of 10 Sector under HQ IGAR (South) organized Medical Camp at Kamjong on 16 April 2011. More than 250 patients were diagnosed and provided medicines. An interactive session was also organized with the masses, where they were educated about HIV/AIDS, anti malaria, Japanese encephalitis and hygiene and sanitation. During the interaction of the Commandant with the locals, the villagers and civil administration whole heartedly praised the Assam Rifles for organizing such camp.

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IMPHAL, April 16: The Manipur Committee for Social Concerns (MCSC) is organizing a one day discourse on “the impact of corruption, extortion on civil society” on April 20 at the Classic Hotel.
The discourse would be graced by Rajya Sabha MP Rishang Keishing as the chief guest, Moirang MLA and state youth congress president, M. Pritivi Raj and C. Doungel as the guests of honour and prof. Lal Dena of MU as functional president.
The other important speakers and moderators who would be participating in the discourse include prof. Irene Salam, Pradip Phanjoubam, editor Imphal Free Press, M. Pritivi Raj, Dr. M. Nara Singh, E Benoy, lt col. KA Singh, Dr rev. Pulamte, Grace Shatang, capt Ashok Tipnis and Rupachandra, Brozendro of Media.
As a special feature about 15 to 20 research scholars from MU will be joining the discourse on behalf of MCSC and Kuki Research forum.

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