Rs 7 cr Water body at Lamphel area to be developed

  IMPHAL, August 27 MNS NNN : Manipur Government will develop a water body in Lamphel area in Imphal West at the cost of about Rs 7 crore to make the area free from frequent flooding by rainwater. Manipur Irrigation and Flood Control (IFCD) minister Ngamthang Haokip informed this to a media team during a […]

 

IMPHAL, August 27 MNS NNN : Manipur Government will develop a water body in Lamphel area in Imphal West at the cost of about Rs 7 crore to make the
area free from frequent flooding by rainwater.
Manipur Irrigation and Flood Control (IFCD) minister Ngamthang Haokip informed this to a media team during a visit to Lamphelpat on Tuesday where he made an assessment on Government quarters and residences in the area, now inundated by water caused by incessant heavy showers.
Ngamthang was accompanied by Hill Areas Committee vice chairman and Tamei constituency MLA Z Kikhonbou Newmai and top officials of IFCD Department during the visit.
He said that Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the proposed water body to be developed in the Lamphel area on a land measuring 250 acre has been finished.
The project report would be sent to the Ministry of Water Resources through the Central Water Commission, the minister said, adding he was expecting its approval soon.
He said the state Government’s plan is to start taking up the project during the current financial year 2013-14 and set a target to complete it between 2016 and 2017.
Ngamthang said the proposed water body will improve drainage system in the area in great extent and solve the problem of frequent flooding and sudden rush of water.It would also supply adequate drinking water to Imphal city, he added.
He added, IFCD is prepared to handle rising risk of flooding in the state.

 

 

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Governor inspects border area

Imphal Aug 27 UNA : Governor Manipur Dr. Ashwani Kumar assured the communities leaders of the disputed border fencing site to look into the matter regarding the inclusion and incursion of India territory by Myanmar on Tuesday. Manipur Governor visited and took the stock of the disputed border fencing site at Moreh in Chandel district […]

Imphal Aug 27 UNA : Governor Manipur Dr. Ashwani Kumar assured the communities leaders of the disputed border fencing site to look into the matter regarding the inclusion and incursion of India territory by Myanmar on Tuesday.
Manipur Governor visited and took the stock of the disputed border fencing site at Moreh in Chandel district just a day after the High Power Committee of the state government visited the said area on Monday.
The assurance was given by the Governor while interacting with the representative of various communities of Moreh at Trade center in Moreh after he visited the affected site.
Before interacting with the communities’ leader of Moreh the Governor visited the ongoing construction work of Integration Check Post (ICP) under the implementation of Land Port Authority of India, further the Governor of the also inspected Lokchao bridge condition.
The official and the authority and representative of the concern department of Commerce and Industries briefed the Governor regarding the ongoing work and condition of the ICP and the bridge said official source.
A huge security force was deployed on the route of Imphal-Moreh NH-102 section to assured a full proof security as the Governor was going by road.
Meanwhile: Janata Dal-United (JU-U) Manipur unit condemned the comment of principle secretary (home) Dr. Sureh Babu for saying that the ongoing work of border fencing is just a security fencing.
JD-U Manipur unit president speaking at a press conference at it office at Babupara said if the comment of the principle secretary (home) is personnel the government should take action against him as he try to fool the public of Manipur.
The visit of Moreh by the high power committee gives a lot of expectation to the public that they would bring positive for the state.
Public grievances of dispute area are known by the people of Manipur then why such a responsible officer can give a statement such irresponsible comment said Tombi.
The ongoing border fencing is an international issue if there is something hidden agenda of government then they should come up openly to the public.
The JD-U chief further asked that if the ongoing border fencing is a security fencing then why a full-fledged Indian citizen are left out to another country, who will protect them.
National JD-U leader also apprised the centre government regarding the matter added M. Tombi.

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ZB condoles

Zeliangrong Baudi, Imphal Zone has condoled the death of Pou R Abungbam Kabui who had an outstanding contribution in promoting the Zeliangrong tribal dance, particularly the Kabui dance Source The Sangai Express

Zeliangrong Baudi, Imphal Zone has condoled the death of Pou R Abungbam Kabui who had an outstanding contribution in promoting the Zeliangrong tribal dance, particularly the Kabui dance Source The Sangai Express

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Purnima Trust Board

With an attempt to rehabilitate an illegitimate’ woman and her children, a trust board christened Purnima Trust Board has been formed with Panti Golmei as the chairperson Source The Sangai Express

With an attempt to rehabilitate an illegitimate’ woman and her children, a trust board christened Purnima Trust Board has been formed with Panti Golmei as the chairperson Source The Sangai Express

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4 arrested in hospital looting case

The district police have today detained four persons reportedly for stealing three solar batteries from the Churachandpur District Hospital’s 25KV solar power plant, a day after the hospital authorities have reported the case Source The Sangai Expre…

The district police have today detained four persons reportedly for stealing three solar batteries from the Churachandpur District Hospital’s 25KV solar power plant, a day after the hospital authorities have reported the case Source The Sangai Express S Singlianmang Guite

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Hunger Marchers’ Day at Jiri

All Manipur Students’ Union AMSU District Committee, Jiribam has organised the 48 th Hunger Marchers ‘ Day at the auditorium of Jiribam Higher Secondary School here today Source The Sangai Express

All Manipur Students’ Union AMSU District Committee, Jiribam has organised the 48 th Hunger Marchers ‘ Day at the auditorium of Jiribam Higher Secondary School here today Source The Sangai Express

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JD U slams bureaucrat’s comment on border dispute

Principal Secretary Home Dr Suresh Babu’s definition on the ongoing barricading of the Indo Myanmar international border in Manipur Chandel sector that it is ‘security fencing and not border fencing’ has been strongly criticised by the Janata Dal …

Principal Secretary Home Dr Suresh Babu’s definition on the ongoing barricading of the Indo Myanmar international border in Manipur Chandel sector that it is ‘security fencing and not border fencing’ has been strongly criticised by the Janata Dal United Manipur State as ridiculous and diversionary tactics Source The Sangai Express

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Mao Council, UNC pay tributes to Daiho, Kaikho, Modoli, Athiko AA tripartite talk scheduled on August 30

The 6th round of tripartite talk involving the Government of India, Govemment of Manipur and the United Naga Council UNC on the latter’s demand for an Alternative Arrangement for the Nagas of Manipur outside the Government of Manipur pending a settle…

The 6th round of tripartite talk involving the Government of India, Govemment of Manipur and the United Naga Council UNC on the latter’s demand for an Alternative Arrangement for the Nagas of Manipur outside the Government of Manipur pending a settlement of the Indo Naga issue would be held on August 30 at Delhi, said UNC president L Adani Source The Sangai Express

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Govt approves water body at Lamphel

The State Government has given its consent to develop a water body at Lamphelpat which can address the chronic problem of flooding quarters and offices in Lamphel area every year Source The Sangai Express

The State Government has given its consent to develop a water body at Lamphelpat which can address the chronic problem of flooding quarters and offices in Lamphel area every year Source The Sangai Express

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Border row in LS

Drawing the attention of his Parliamentary colleagues, more specifically the Ministries of Home, External Affairs and Defence to what he described as some stunning reports about Myanmarese military intrusion in the North East region , Inner Manipur Pa…

Drawing the attention of his Parliamentary colleagues, more specifically the Ministries of Home, External Affairs and Defence to what he described as some stunning reports about Myanmarese military intrusion in the North East region , Inner Manipur Parliamentary Constituency MP Dr Thokchom Meinya today suggested that all necessary actions diplomatic, military and otherwise be taken up at the earliest possible on the issue Source The Sangai Express

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KSOSH wants DLOs at DHQs, decries transfer

The Kuki Students’ Organization Sadar Hills KSO SH today warned all District Level Officer within Sadar Hills to be stationed at the district headquarters with immediate effect in public interest Source The Sangai Express

The Kuki Students’ Organization Sadar Hills KSO SH today warned all District Level Officer within Sadar Hills to be stationed at the district headquarters with immediate effect in public interest Source The Sangai Express

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AR Band display at Ukhrul

The 10 Sector Assam Rifle, Ukhrul today organised a vibran tdisplay of inter pipe band showat 41 Assam Rifle ground, Ukhrul in the presence of youths, students and the local dignitaries Source The Sangai Express Mungchan Zimik

The 10 Sector Assam Rifle, Ukhrul today organised a vibran tdisplay of inter pipe band showat 41 Assam Rifle ground, Ukhrul in the presence of youths, students and the local dignitaries Source The Sangai Express Mungchan Zimik

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Moreh murder accused still at large

Parents of Nekhohat Kilong who was suspected to have been murdered by her own husband Bijoy has decried police failure to nab the murder accused till date even though the murder took place more than three months back Source The Sangai Express

Parents of Nekhohat Kilong who was suspected to have been murdered by her own husband Bijoy has decried police failure to nab the murder accused till date even though the murder took place more than three months back Source The Sangai Express

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Governor takes stock of border uproar

A day after the committee set up by the State Government visited the border areas in the backdrop of the attempt of the Myanmarese Army to set up a base camp at Hollenphai, inside the territory of Manipur, State Governor Dr Ashwini Kumar today visited …

A day after the committee set up by the State Government visited the border areas in the backdrop of the attempt of the Myanmarese Army to set up a base camp at Hollenphai, inside the territory of Manipur, State Governor Dr Ashwini Kumar today visited Moreh and inspected various Integrated Check Posts constructed in the area Source The Sangai Express

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MBBS admission seats

In pursuance of Secretariat Health Department letter, the Select list Wait list candidates for nomination of candidates for admission into the MBBS BDS cources for the academic session 2013 14 to the available seats at present is declared today Sour…

In pursuance of Secretariat Health Department letter, the Select list Wait list candidates for nomination of candidates for admission into the MBBS BDS cources for the academic session 2013 14 to the available seats at present is declared today Source The Sangai Express

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Senapati head count Reverification on Sept 3

Despite the stiff opposition put up by the powerful and influential Naga People’s Organisation, decks have been cleared to conduct a reverification of the Census records of three sub divisions in Senapati district on September 3 Source The Sangai Ex…

Despite the stiff opposition put up by the powerful and influential Naga People’s Organisation, decks have been cleared to conduct a reverification of the Census records of three sub divisions in Senapati district on September 3 Source The Sangai Express

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CPI ML lambasts State Govt

Observing that there would be loss of around thousand kilometres of Manipur’s territory when the 398 km long Indo Myanmar border fencing is completed, Communist Party of India Marxist Leninist Manipur State Council has asked the Congress Government i…

Observing that there would be loss of around thousand kilometres of Manipur’s territory when the 398 km long Indo Myanmar border fencing is completed, Communist Party of India Marxist Leninist Manipur State Council has asked the Congress Government if the later is a robot of the Centre Source The Sangai Express

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Chotisuh Sazo to attend Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference at Johannesburg

The Speaker of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly NLA Chotisuh Sazo will be attending the 59th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference to be held from September 1 to 6, 2013 at the great city of Johannesburg, South Africa Source NEPS

The Speaker of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly NLA Chotisuh Sazo will be attending the 59th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference to be held from September 1 to 6, 2013 at the great city of Johannesburg, South Africa Source NEPS

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