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IMPHAL, March 8: Eleven persons including nine (six children) family members of the proscribed KCP (Sunil Meitei) who are settled at Mizoram Bongkon village running computer centres and shops have been abducted by unknown armed persons suspected to be security personnel yesterday night.
Chirom Ibopishak, a relative of Sunil Meitei while briefing media persons today at Manipur press club this afternoon regarding the issue stated that the family members were abducted from their homes late last night by unknown armed persons suspected to be security personnel.
He further identified the abducted family members of the proscribed KCP (Sunil Meitei) leader as Ch Geeta, 37, w/o the leader and their four children identified as Redical, 13, Thoiba, 8, John, 5, and Alangsana a 2 year old infant.
According to the spokesperson, the armed persons have also abducted Ch Sunil Meitei, brother of Sunil Meitei, his wife Ch Indubala and their two children identified as Monalisa, 6 and Tomba, 3. alongwith the family members of the leader, the armed persons have also taken two neighbours of the family identified as  Konsam J.K, 50, s/o K. Lokhon of Wangkei and Ingudum Bipin, 30, s/o Jugindro of Nambol Oinam.
He further maintained that the abduction was reported today morning at around 9 am by the locality of Bongkon village saying they were abducted by armed persons suspected to be security personnel yesterday night at around 9 pm.
In the meantime he has requested to release the children and hand them over to their family members on humanity ground.
Meanwhile an official release of the SSP Imphal West L Kailun have maintained that the Imphal West district polica in co-ordination with the Aizwal Police have arrested four members of the KCP (Sunil Faction) from Bongkawn area of Aizwal late last night at around 11 pm.
It has further identified the arrested cadres as one Konsam Inaocha alias J.K Singh, 35, s/o K. Lokhon alias Lakshaman of Wangkhei Thokpam Leikai, Imphal East district at present Bongkawn, Lunglei road Jari Sean, Chirom Herojit alias Abung, 29, s/o Ch. Shyam of Wahengkhuman Mamang Leikai at present Bongkawn Market, Ingudam Bipen Singh, 32, s/o I. Jugindro of Nambol Oinam Leikai Ingubam Leikai at present Bongkawn Hillar Veng, Thounaojam Ningol Chirom Ongbi Gita alias Gitanjali, 35, w/o Chirom Premkumar alias Tiken alias Sunil of Wahengkhuman Mamang Leikai.
It said they were actively involved in extortion from businessmen, contractors, general public and Government officers through mobile phone for the last 6 months. The individual will be brought to Imphal after obtaining necessary orders from Local court in Aizawl, it said.

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IMPHAL, March 8: As observed in different parts of the globe, the International Women’s Days was also widely observed in the State today.The women’s day was observed at Nupi Keithel, Imphal jointly organized by the All Manipur Nupi Marup, Kwairamband Nupi Keithel Semgatpa Sagatpa and Kanba Lup, and the centre for organization Research and Education (CORE) with the support of the Manipur State Commission for Women with a simple ceremony of thanksgiving prayer and offerings to the Keithel Lairembi.

The women of the unique Nupi Keithel have always believed that the future of Manipur lies in the preservation and strengthening of women’s economic power. It is significant that this International Women’s Day 2011 also marks the successful occupation of the newly constructed Nupi Keithel complex in Imphal by women vendors.

The day was also observed by the Kanglei Chaokhat Lamching Lup (KANGLEICHAL), at the Manipur press club, Imphal. The programme was attended by Dr. U. Deben Singh, MLA Wabagai Assembly constituency, Th. Ayangleima Chanu president Kangleichal, Y. Leirik Leima president KAGNLAMEI, Kakom Lunglu Kamei president Kabui Mother’s Association and AK. Janaki Leima, president Meekhol.

A seminar session was also organized marking the day on the theme “Manipur Khunaida Meira Paibi” (the role of Meira Paibi in Manipur Society).

The United NGOs Mission-Manipur, (UNM-U) in collaboration with the District Women’s Committee of Tamenglong district, also observed the day at the Indoor stadium, Tamenglong under the theme “Equal access to Education, Training and Science and Technology: Pathway to decent work for Women”.

The observation was graced by RK. Ragaisin ceo, TADC, as the chief guest, Rev. Kaiba Riamei, advisor DNC as functional president. Apart from them many other public leaders, religious leader official of the UNM-U including the co-convener, M. Sobita etc attended the observation.

M Sobita in her key-note addressed maintained that the International women’s Day has been observed worldwide since the early 1900, a time of great unrest and critical debate occurring amongst women, and when women’s oppression and inequality was spurring women to become more vocal and active in campaigning for change.

She further added that the as in various other parts of the world, the people were also gathered in the Indoor Stadium in celebration of women’s contributions to the society, communities and to the whole human race, the advancement that women have made in improving her condition and status, and also as a reminder that a lot more needs to be done to remove the shackles of oppression, suppression and inequality that still continue to imprison women and prevents her from reaching her full potential.

Giving an account of the start of the day, she maintained that it was tabled for the first time by Clara Zetkin, leader of the “Women’s Office” for the social Democratic Party in German in 1910 at the second International Conference of Working Women held in Copenhagen. She had proposed that every year in every country there should be a celebration on the same day, a Women’s Day, to press for their demands.

She further added that today, the day is an official holiday in China, Armenia, Russia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Macedonia, Moldova, Mongolia, Tajikistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan and Vietnam. The United Nations which observed International Women’s Day for the first time in 1975 has adopted the theme – Equal access to education, training and science and technology: Pathway to decent works for women this year.

She ended by appealing to all to acknowledge the truth in the statement ‘women Rights are Human rights as stated by Hillary Rodham Clinton, present secretary of state of Amirica in Beijing.

The observation also saw a Zeme dance troupe presenting a cultural dance.

The day also observed by The Naga Women’s Union (NWU) and Indigenous Women’s Forum of North East India (IWFNEI).In an emailed statement the union said that it had observed the International Women’s Day with the theme “Equal Access to Education, Training, and Science and Technology: Pathway to Decent Work for Women”, at the Tangkhul Avenue Community Hall, Imphal.

The observation was attended by representatives of different tribal women’s organisations including the Zomi Mothers’ Association and the Naga Peoples Movement for Human Rights.

Explicating on the theme, speakers reiterated that education is a basic human rights in itself, and key to the enjoyment of human rights also, it said. And pointing out that in the knowledge driven society of today, access to education itself is not enough but it has to be meaningful and relevant, speakers called attention to the need for science education and formal training of women as an economic imperative as well as an ingredient towards social progress and political stability. Pointing out stumbling blocks in the achievement of equal access to education, speakers mentioned the need for gender equality in every levels of decision-making, the need for ensuring access to other basic necessities such as gender specific healthcare and sanitation etc.

It informed that the celebration of International Women’s Day will continue for the fortnight with further focus on issues of discrimination & violence against women. NWU in collaboration with other organisations will undertake programs for education and awareness building of women’s rights at the community level, and networking and mobilization to strengthen relationships among different communities.

The day was also observed by the All Manipur Women’s Voluntary Association (AMAWOVA) under the theme “Let us carry the Struggle Forward” at the Manipur Dramatic Union (MDU) Hall.

The observation was graced Th. Iboyaima president Irabot Foundation Manipur, L. Memchoubi president Poirei Leimarol Meira Paibee Apunba, Manipur and Chongtham (O) Usharani president AMAWOVA as the chief guest, guest of hounour and functional president respectively. The All Manipur Nupi Marup and Manipur Keithel Nupi Marup Kwairamband Nupi Keithel also observed the day at the Irawat Memorail hall.

NEW DELHI, March 8:Marking the observation a painting Exhibition on the spirit of Sharmila was launched at the Art Gallery of Department of Arts and Aesthetic, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi organized by Manipur Research Forum Delhi (MRFD).

The exhibition was inaugurated by Prof. Parul Dave Mukherji, Dean, School, JNU. Bishnupriya Dutt, Prof. H.S Shivpraka and Dr. Oinam Bhagat, Department of Philosophy, JNU.

Fourteen painting on canvas was painted by NEOGENE, a group of young Manipuri artist on the occasion of the festival of hope, Justice and Peace to commemorate the completion of one decade of hunger strike. The exhibition will continue till March 14.

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IMPHAL, March 7: In order to maintain law and order and provide adequate security measures for smooth conduct of the 10th session of the 9th Manipur Legislative Assembly which will start from tomorrow, the state government has taken up tight security arrangement at four different security zones.
Besides, all set of preparation has been completed for the ensuing first session of the year tomorrow as all forms of sitting arrangement inside the assembly hall have also been made completed this evening.
According to a highly placed official source, the entire surroundings of the Assembly secretariat will be under the tight security vigils during the session is going as a heavy team of state forces led by one SI, one ASI, one Head Constable, one armed section of Manipur Police Reserve Line Imphal west and 10 Recruited constables from MPTS Pangei along with anti riot equipments will be made station along the Assembly Road in the Northern Flank, on inspector, one SI and three police constables each will be guards at gate N0-. 3 of the Assembly hall and they shall frisk the visitors  before entering  inside the Assembly Compound, the same strength of the state police forces will also be deployed at Eastern Flank along Indira Park, and Southern Flank covering the areas of outside boundary wall including Congress Bhavan, Roop Mahal Tank and Building area adjoining Assembly Complex, road crossing of BT Road and Family Welfare road near transformer. Besides the at the Western flank outside boundary wall covering Uraban Family Welfare road, Assembly road crossing near Hao Keithel and Mayur Hotel the same strength of the state forces will also be deployed.
The official source further mentioned that, during the session hours, enough security will be also deployed at the building tops of GM, Hall, Imphal, building top of L Dayamoi near Mangang Lodge, building top of Mass Hotel and building top of Manipur State Cooperative Bank, Imphal.
Further heavy security deployment led by one SI one Head Constable 10 Recruited Constables from MPTS with anti riot equipments, three Women Home Guards, one Armed Sections from MR ad nine armed personnel from IRB shall also be made the selected outer core zone of Imphal City during the session at Krishnapremi Oil City, Moirangkhom and similar strength of the state forces will also be deployed at the areas of  Keishamthgong Bridge, Nityaipat Chuthek near Souther gate of Raj Bhavan Imphal,  Western bridge of Sanjenthong and in the front of Cm Bungalow, Maharani Bridge and Hathi Chowk, Kasturi Bridge,  Bridge near SS Hotel, road crossing near Jajal Provision, near Sani Mandir, Thangal bazaar,  Khoyathong Turning, in the front of LIC office, Imphal, in the front of Old Power House Keishampat.
The source further mentioned that two anti riot squads equipped with anti-riots equipments will also stationed in the front of GM Hall and at Alu Gali during the session is going on.
On the other hand in view of the smooth and successful conduct of the Assembly session, certain traffic regulation in and around the Assembly Secretariat has been made which will be implemented during the session.
As per the new traffic regulation, the vehicles of Chief minister and Ministers shall enter through gate No. 1 and exit through Gate No. 2 of the Assembly complex and vehicles of  Speaker and opposition leaders/Deputy Sepaker, Chairman of HAC, Vice Chairman HAC and Chairman of three financial Committee of the assembly shall parked inside the Assembly compound.
The vehicles  of MLAs shall enter through Gate No. 3 and exit through the same gate and park at the western side of the Family Welfare Department, the vehicles of Government Secretariat, Deptts, press shall not enter the Assembly compound and shall park at the western side of the Family Welfare Department, the private vehicles of the Assembly Secretariat staff and employees shall not be allowed to park inside the Assembly compound and shall park at the Eastern side of Indira Park. Further the official vehicles of the Assembly secretariat, Medical Team, Fire Tender of Manipur Fire Service shall be allowed to park inside the Assembly Compound and the vehicles of the visitors  shall not enter beyond the crossing points of NH-39 the Eastern side and Assembly road at the western side and all the Assembly secretariat staffs to invariably display their Photo ID cards.
In the meantime, it is also further ordered that no vehicle other than the VIP, minister and MLAs, security forces deployed maintaining law and order in connection with the Assembly session shall be allowed to pass through the Assembly road either from the Eastern side of the road crossing NH-39 or Assembly and Family Welfare road from 9 am of March 8. Further, the Assembly road will be closed from the evening of March 7 till the Assembly session is over.
Jeep Taxis, Auto’s, vans etc. which parked in front of GM Hall, Imphal shall move at the Eastern side of the NH-39 opposite Adarsh Laboratory, Imphal, the official order added.

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IMPHAL, March 7: In order to maintain law and order and provide adequate security measures for smooth conduct of the 10th session of the 9th Manipur Legislative Assembly which will start from tomorrow, the state government has taken up tight security arrangement at four different security zones.
Besides, all set of preparation has been completed for the ensuing first session of the year tomorrow as all forms of sitting arrangement inside the assembly hall have also been made completed this evening.
According to a highly placed official source, the entire surroundings of the Assembly secretariat will be under the tight security vigils during the session is going as a heavy team of state forces led by one SI, one ASI, one Head Constable, one armed section of Manipur Police Reserve Line Imphal west and 10 Recruited constables from MPTS Pangei along with anti riot equipments will be made station along the Assembly Road in the Northern Flank, on inspector, one SI and three police constables each will be guards at gate N0-. 3 of the Assembly hall and they shall frisk the visitors  before entering  inside the Assembly Compound, the same strength of the state police forces will also be deployed at Eastern Flank along Indira Park, and Southern Flank covering the areas of outside boundary wall including Congress Bhavan, Roop Mahal Tank and Building area adjoining Assembly Complex, road crossing of BT Road and Family Welfare road near transformer. Besides the at the Western flank outside boundary wall covering Uraban Family Welfare road, Assembly road crossing near Hao Keithel and Mayur Hotel the same strength of the state forces will also be deployed.
The official source further mentioned that, during the session hours, enough security will be also deployed at the building tops of GM, Hall, Imphal, building top of L Dayamoi near Mangang Lodge, building top of Mass Hotel and building top of Manipur State Cooperative Bank, Imphal.
Further heavy security deployment led by one SI one Head Constable 10 Recruited Constables from MPTS with anti riot equipments, three Women Home Guards, one Armed Sections from MR ad nine armed personnel from IRB shall also be made the selected outer core zone of Imphal City during the session at Krishnapremi Oil City, Moirangkhom and similar strength of the state forces will also be deployed at the areas of  Keishamthgong Bridge, Nityaipat Chuthek near Souther gate of Raj Bhavan Imphal,  Western bridge of Sanjenthong and in the front of Cm Bungalow, Maharani Bridge and Hathi Chowk, Kasturi Bridge,  Bridge near SS Hotel, road crossing near Jajal Provision, near Sani Mandir, Thangal bazaar,  Khoyathong Turning, in the front of LIC office, Imphal, in the front of Old Power House Keishampat.
The source further mentioned that two anti riot squads equipped with anti-riots equipments will also stationed in the front of GM Hall and at Alu Gali during the session is going on.
On the other hand in view of the smooth and successful conduct of the Assembly session, certain traffic regulation in and around the Assembly Secretariat has been made which will be implemented during the session.
As per the new traffic regulation, the vehicles of Chief minister and Ministers shall enter through gate No. 1 and exit through Gate No. 2 of the Assembly complex and vehicles of  Speaker and opposition leaders/Deputy Sepaker, Chairman of HAC, Vice Chairman HAC and Chairman of three financial Committee of the assembly shall parked inside the Assembly compound.
The vehicles  of MLAs shall enter through Gate No. 3 and exit through the same gate and park at the western side of the Family Welfare Department, the vehicles of Government Secretariat, Deptts, press shall not enter the Assembly compound and shall park at the western side of the Family Welfare Department, the private vehicles of the Assembly Secretariat staff and employees shall not be allowed to park inside the Assembly compound and shall park at the Eastern side of Indira Park. Further the official vehicles of the Assembly secretariat, Medical Team, Fire Tender of Manipur Fire Service shall be allowed to park inside the Assembly Compound and the vehicles of the visitors  shall not enter beyond the crossing points of NH-39 the Eastern side and Assembly road at the western side and all the Assembly secretariat staffs to invariably display their Photo ID cards.
In the meantime, it is also further ordered that no vehicle other than the VIP, minister and MLAs, security forces deployed maintaining law and order in connection with the Assembly session shall be allowed to pass through the Assembly road either from the Eastern side of the road crossing NH-39 or Assembly and Family Welfare road from 9 am of March 8. Further, the Assembly road will be closed from the evening of March 7 till the Assembly session is over.
Jeep Taxis, Auto’s, vans etc. which parked in front of GM Hall, Imphal shall move at the Eastern side of the NH-39 opposite Adarsh Laboratory, Imphal, the official order added.

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