Manipur News

IMPHAL, August 13: Around 180 fuel tankers coming to Imphal are now left stranded at Khatkhati in Assam and some other places in Dimapur due to the 48 hours bandh imposed by United Naga Council in Naga inhabited areas with its “Alternative Arrangement” demand starting yesterday midnight, sources said.

Also, some fuel tankers which were coming to Imphal on National Highway 37 are also stranded at Jiribam due to the said bandh, it said.

It may be mentioned here that the 48 hours UNC bandh is being followed by another 48 hours bandh called by Kuki State Demand Committee (KSDC) with its demand to the government to initiate political dialogue with the SoO signed Kuki militants.

The KDSC bandh is again followed by general strike and bandh imposed by various militant outfits operating in the north-eastern region including CorCom boycotting the Independence Day of India starting from the midnight of August 14.

The fuel tankers will resume its services from August 15 evening after all the bandhs conclude.

On the other hand, it is speculated that the fuel shortage problem in the state might come to an end by August 16 as the new road at Phesama has been opened to traffic.

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IMPHAL, August 13: The Manipur Peoples’ Party today has in a press release today charged the govt a total failure.

The release pointed its charge on the issue of rearing chickens in some schools in three assembly constituencies of Thangmeiband, Khurai and Yaiskul and further said that there are schools in these constituencies which have no students.

It further charged that there is no sign of governance in the development of schools under SSA and RMSA as many schools are flooded thereby avoiding the students to attend schools.

It continued that the education minister would not bring a change in education as he failed to make the schools functional.

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IMPHAL, August 13: The Apunba Manipur Kanba Ima Lup (AMKIL) today organized a meira rally today at 5:30 pm from Keisampat Lairembi Community Hall which continued till the memorial cemetery of Bir Tikendrajit at Heecham Yaichampat, Yaiskul Janmasthan and also offered floral tribute to the martyrs of 1891.

The rally then proceeded towards the Palace Gate traffic point and offered floral tributes to the statue of the Thangal General there.

AMKIL said that the rally was being organised in memory of the patriots who laid down their lives to protect the independence of the Manipur and also to remind the people of Manipur about the importance of their supreme sacrifice.

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DIMAPUR, Aug 13 (NNN): The Zeliangrong Baudi, Assam, Manipur and Nagaland has said that, the Zeliangrong civil organizations, as in the past years must observe the 83rd Death Anniversary of Haipou Jadonang on August 29 in all Zeliangrong areas.

It is worth mentioning that Haipou Jadonnang was hanged by the Britishers for proclaiming Naga Raj and revolt against the mighty British on August 29, 1931.

“It is directed to all concern that educational institutions within Zeliangrong inhabited areas must observe this day in a most befitting manner,” the Zeliangrong Baudi said.

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IMPHAL, August 13: The Sana Konung Semgat Lup today said in a press release announcing the meeting resolution on the issue of taking over Sana Konung of Manipur government. The said meeting was held on August 10, 2013 at 11 am till 4 pm.

The resolutions as per the release says the government should renovate Sana Konung without taking over it; the letter of July 26, 2013 sent by Art & Culture was rejected and reply in this regard will be sent soon; renovation of Sana Konung will be taken in consultation with experts; Renovation of Sana Konung should not allowed under Monument Act and the king should not be gave Sana Konung in any condition; the right to renovate Sana Konung has entrusted to Sana Konung Semgat Lup and that the people of Manipur will unitedly resist the government stance on Sana Konung.

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IMPHAL, August 13: A discussion on “Bio-diversity conservation: Plant more trees” as part of the National environment awareness campaign was held today Uripok  Tondonsana Hugh School. The discussion program was attended by students of the school, teachers and staff along with parents and local guardians. Prior to the discussion program, floral tributes were paid to the portraits of Bir Tikendrajit Singh and General Thangal on account of Patriots’ Day. Subject experts spoke on the topic of bio-diversity conservation. Later, several saplings were planted in the school campus.

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NEW DELHI, August 13 (MIC): Manipur government observed the Patriots` Day celebration at the Manipur Tikendrajit House, Bir Tikendrajit Marg, Chanakyapuri here this morning.

Three photographs of Paona Brajabasi, Bir Tikendrajit and Thangal General were decorated at the base of the statue of Bir Tikendrajit where a large number of Manipuris from the National Capital Region paid their homage to the great patriots of Manipur who fought against the mighty Britishers and sacrificed their lives for the cause of their motherland during Anglo-Manipuri War in 1891.

Union Minister of State for Minority Affairs Ninong Ering graced the celebration as chief guest.

The Lok Sabha Member from Inner Manipur Parliamentary Constituency Dr Thokchom Meinya led the VVIPs and public while paying floral tributes to the great patriots.

Two minutes silence was observed as a mark of respect to the departed souls.

Lok Sabha member from Outer Manipur Parliamentary Constituency Thangso Baite,  Manipur Legislative Assembly members namely Md Fajur Rahim from Wabagai Constituency and  Ginsuanhau from Singhat constituency, former Ministers Moirangthem Hemanta and Prof Gangumei Kamei were among those dignitaries who paid floral tributes to the martyrs.
 

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IMPHAL, August 13: The Deputy Commissioner, Thoubal district has appealed the general public of Thoubal distinct to participate the Independence Day, 2013 to be celebrated on August 15 at Mini Secretariat Complex, DCs Office, Thoubal.  

“In order to enable to celebrate the ensuing Independence Day Celebration, 2013 in a befitting and grand successful manner, a sincere Appeal is hereby made on behalf of the Thoubal District Administration to all the Public Leaders, Social Workers, representatives of all NGOs working in the District and more particularly to the general public of Thoubal District to come forward and participate at such an important National function to show our gratitude and homage to those freedom fighters, who had sacrificed their lives for their motherland for attaining Independence from the British Empire,” the Thoubal DC said in a press statement.

 The Day will be celebrated in a befitting manner with all the co-operation and assistance from the District Level Officers (DLOs), elected representatives of all Local Bodies such as the Thoubal Zilla Parishad, Thoubal and Kakching Municipal Councils, Nagar Panchayats and other well wishers of the Thoubal District, it added.

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IMPHAL, August 13: The Sahitya Thoupang Lup today said in a press release that the literary society will organise the hundredth birth anniversary of Shitaljit in association with the Shitaljit Memorial Service.

The birth anniversary celebration will be a yearlong program. The inaugural function will be held on August 18 at JN Dance Academy Hall presided over by Longjam Joychandra, former director of JN Dance Academy and Prof HNK Sharma, vice chancellor MU as chief guest.

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IMPHAL, August 13: The Bharatiya Janata Morcha today announced in a press release that the state level open debating competition has been declared.

Phamdom Dhanabir Singh, Development Youth Club, Kumbi got first position while Ambika Heitangkhongjam of Nirmalabas high school and Christ Angel Laishram of RK Sanatonbi Devi Vidyalaya as second and third position respectively.

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