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1000 kgs Ganja burnt at Ukhrul

Nearly one thousand kilograms of ganja (Marijuana) was disposed off by Litan police (Ukhrul district) on Monday at 10 am. Altogether, 1078 kg of ganja was burnt at .Mongkatchepu, Ukhrul district of Manipur under Litan police station today. The market worth of ganja that was burnt today was Rs 32, 34, 000.
On March 4 this year, 16 Assam Rifles had seized large number of packets of sealed ganja while conducting a frisking operation at Mahadev in Ukhrul district. The Assam Rifles later handed the seized goods to the Litan police station. The ganja was seized from one V Gideon (53), s/o late V Naokahao of Sirarakhong under Somdal police station of Ukhrul district.

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Chief Minister, O Ibobi with militants who laid down arms on Monday.

IMPHAL, Sep 9 MNS NNN : In all, 155 militants belonging to four groups including eight cadres from major outfit KYKL bid a farewell to arms before Manipur Chief Minister O Ibobi and laid huge quantity of arms and ammunition on Monday here, while three of the four outfits have signed the Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) with the government which have technically included them in the peace process through the Suspension of Operation (SoO).
Saying that the state Government has been putting efforts to bring peace and prosperity in Manipur, Chief Minister while speaking at the occasion said appropriate action will be taken up against militants under suspension of operation (SoO) if they are found involved in criminal activities.
He also suggested the people, particularly the NGOs to go together with the Government in addressing problems faced by the state, but appealed to them not to turn activities of the Government into issues.
The Chief Minister said that he was really delighted to show more militants coming back to the mainstream.Ibobi said that rumours have been there that the Government has given license to militants by signing SoO agreements with them, but the Government will take action against these militants if they are found violating the Ground Rule.
KNLF general secretary Lalmoi, KRF general secretary Doungel and KCP-Nongdren Khomba commander-in-chief Nongdren Khomba also spoke at the occasion. They said that their decision to join the peace process was taken after seriously considering the sentiment and wishes of the people and also want of peace.
They also appealed to the Government to take more initiatives towards this end and pledged that they will maintain the Ground Rules mentioned in the MoUs.
The militant groups were Kanglei Yaon Kanna Lup (KYKL) with eight cadres, Kangleipak Communist Party-Nongdren Khomba (KCP-Nongdren Khomba) with 44, Kuki National Liberation Front (KNLF) with 50 and Kuki Revolutionary Front (KRF) with 53 were surrendered before the Chief Minister during a home coming ceremony at Banquet Hall of 1st Battalion Manipur Rifles here.
KNLF will be part of Kuki National Organisation (KNO), one of the two umbrella bodies of the Kuki militant organisations while KRF will be part of United Peoples Front (UPF), the other umbrella body of the Kuki underground outfits. Both KNO and UPF are already engaging in SoO with the government of Manipur and the Central government.
In today’s programme, the militants laid different weapons numbering 95 during the ceremony organised by the state Home Department.
The KNLF, KRF and KCP-Nongdren Khomba signed Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) with the Central and state Governments during the ceremony which was also attended by Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam, Chief Secretary PC Lawmkunga, Principal Secretary (Home) Dr J Suresh Babu, DGP MK Das, IFCD minister Ngamthang Haokip, MLAs and other top state police officials.
Helun Haokip, chairman, KNLF and its army chief Thangboi Khongsai, and secretary Lalmoi Haokip represented the party, Thanglenlal Dongel, chairman, KRF and its general secretary Henkholal Doungel on the groups’s side and the KCP-Nongdren Khomba was represented by its commander-in-chief Ningthoujam Romen alias Nongdren Khomba and chief of the army Laishram Guni alias Gunamani.
The state and Central Governments were represented by Principal Secretary (Home) Dr Suresh Babu during the MoUs signing event.

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Tree plantation drive by Green Revolution Society launched at Kangla

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Imphal, Sep 8 : A two-month long tree plantation programme at Umang Lai by the Green Revolution Society, Manipur was launched from Kangla.
The programme, which will cover 421 Umang Lai of Manipur began with the traditional , rituals and plantation of trees by the volunteers of the Green Revolution Society , Manipur. The objective of the programme is also a response to the climate change and the environment.
The two-month plantation of indigenous trees at all the Umang Lai is also an endeavour to restore the essential and natural characters of having groves around the deity.
The Society has identified Umang Lai in the state, which has enough space for plantation in consultation with the local people and clubs.
It is also a campaign to create an environmental consciousness among the local population, especially among the youths to address the alarming climate change. At the same time, the programme will encourage plantation of endangered indigenous trees, particularly having socio-cultural and ritualistic values of the society in our day-to-day lives.
The Manipur Green Society has already planted over 20,000 trees in the state since its inception in the year 2008. The Society has been receiving encouragements in many forms from the people. Any individual or Umang Lai Committee, which would like to associate with the programme or invite the Society for tree plantation may contact the Society at its office or 8974831228 and 8615227242.

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CM, attending Teacher’s day function at DMC Multipurpose Hall

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Imphal, Sept 5 : The CM of Manipur O. Ibobi said, it is very unfortunate as govt. schools can’t produce toppers and second position holders in the HSLC and XII classes examination.
He was speaking as chief guest at the teacher’s day celebration held at multipurpose hall, DM College today.
The day was also observed at schools and colleges.
The CM said, he is very happy to take part in the celebration. The celebration began since 1962. The most important thing now-a-days is human resource. The govt. is also giving first priority to this today’s students are pillars of future. To mould the students, teachers and guardian have responsibility.
It is unfortunate as government schools cannot be honoured for producing good students in this solemn function. To improve the human resource India govt. is taking up SSA, RMSA, he said and added that more than 20 full fledged schools can’t produce not a single student passed in the examination.
He sought suggestions to improve education section. The edn. Minister M. Okendro presided over the function. The dignitaries also gave away prizes to position holders in HSLC and XII classes examination.

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A militant laying down arms to Chief Minister O Ibobi on Wednesday.

Imphal, Sept 4 MNS/NNN : Twelve militants today laid down arms to Manipur Chief Minister, O Ibobi Singh and Dy Chief Minister Gaikhangam at the CM’s Secretariat. Those who laid down arms included six PREPAK (PRO), two KYKL cadres and each of UNLF, PLA, KCP Lamyanba Khuman and PREPAK cadre.
Those who laid down arms were Huirongbam Iboyaima Singh @ Boby Mangang (40) S/o (L) H. Gouro Singh of Singjamei Mayengbam Leikai Sr Pub officer cum Project Officer, PREPAK PRO, on 9 mm pistol with magazine and 15 rounds, Thokchom Abung Meitei @ Apaiba (33) S/o Th. Ongbi Inakhunbi Devi of Khangabok Part – III, Makha Leikai, SS Sgt, PREPAK Pro with a hand grenade, Chungkham Oken @ Naocha @ Ipu Singh (44) S/o Ch. Kulachand Singh of Kwakeithel Thongnoujam Leikai SS Lt, APO, Prepak PRO, Ningthoujam Amu Singh @ Sanayai @ Ratan (27) S/o (L) N. Inaocha Singh of Sagolband Langjing Achouba Makha Leikai, Corp, PREPAK PRO with a hand grenade, Wahengbam Apeisana @ Amuthoi Singh (16) S/o W. Pahari Singh of Kumbi Laibung Makhong of PREPAK PRO with a hand grenade, SS Capt Koijam Devan Singh @ Khamba @ Kappa Singh (41) S/o (L) K. Devo Singh of Khongman Mangjil Mamang Kongba Road of PREPAK PRO with one 9 mm pistol, five rounds, two IED and three hand grenade, SS Sgt Moirangthem Chinglen @ Hemanta Meitei (22) S/o M. Ranjit Singh of Khongjom Khebaching , KYKL with AK 56 rifle and two magazines, Hodam Tansen @ Nanao Singh (25) S/o H. Kesho Singh of Wangjing of KYKL with a grenade, Konjenbam Ibochoubi S/o K. Tombi Singh of Lamboi Khongnang Khong, PREPAK, Laishram Sanjoy (18) PLA, of Churachanpur with a grenade, Khangembam Joychandra SS Corp of UNLF of Samaram Mayai Leikai with a grenade and Moirangthem Nanao 25 of KCP (Lamyanba Khuman) with an Ak 47.
Two AK rifles along with 221 rounds, two IEDs, nine hand grenades, six detonators and two 9 mm pistols along with one magazine and 20 rounds were brought by the twelve insurgents.
Speaking on the occasion, Ibobi held that Wednesday’s surrender by militants has indicated that different underground groups in the state have gratified with the rehabilitation programmes and welfare policy taken up by the state Government for the surrendered militants.
He said it is not a correct way to reflect the surrendered militants as people who had been diverted from the mainstream and rather it could be right to think them as individuals who simply wanted to serve the people.
The Chief Minister also said such militants who have listened to the call by the Government have reentered into the national mainstream that will certainly help in bringing development.
He assured every step will be taken up by the state Government to rehabilitate these surrendered militants besides they will be provided security protection for their lives.
Ibobi said, “We are expecting more militants will join the mainstream.”
Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam, Deputy Speaker MK Presho Shimray, MLAs N Biren, T Mangibabu, Chief Secretary PC Lawmkunga, DGP MK Das and several top police officials besides attended the function.

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IMPHAL, Sep 4 MNS NNN

Scribes staging a sit in protest against threat by militants.

: Hundreds of journalists and newspaper hawkers took out a protest rally in the heart of Imphal on Monday to demonstrate against the diktats of a particular insurgent group issued to the media houses and the newspaper distributors.
A militant outfit has issued diktats to the media houses and the newspaper hawkers as well after the editors refused to publish the outfit’s press statement, which the All Manipur Working Journalists’ Union (AMWJU) considers as a move against its local adjustment code of conduct.
On Monday, the AMWJU and AMNSDA members numbering about 200 held a protest rally here against the threat by the militant group. The rally started from Manipur Press Club stopped in front of the Chief Minister’s bungalow.
There, a small number of representatives, including the union’s president, Wangkhemcha Shyamjai met Chief Minister O Ibobi. They apprised him about the aggravated situation faced by the media fraternity and newspaper hawkers.
Ibobi assured the team to provide security protection to the scribes and newspaper distributors in the state so that they can perform their duties in an intimidation-free environment, Shyamjai told newsmen after the meeting.
At the same time, the AMWJU, Editors’ Committee, Manipur and AMNSDA have decided to continue protest against the militant’s diktat.
“All activities related to publication of newspapers in the state will be brought to a complete standstill for two days i.e Monday and Tuesday,” AMWJU, president Syamjai informed, adding it was decided during a joint meeting.
“Sit-in protest is being organised against the threat issued to the scribes and newspaper hawkers during the two days,” he further informed.
A sit in against the threat to media persons and distributors organized by AMWJU and editors committee was held in front of Keishampat power house yesterday.
The protesters hold placards which read like respect the freedom of press, don’t threatened press, we want peace etc.
Meanwhile a sit in against the threat to press, distributors was held at Keishampat Lairembi community hall today.
Representatives of various organizations took part in the protest.
The protesters expressed unhappiness over the non-availability of newspapers to the public.

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Chief Minister, inspecting works taken up at JNIMS, Porompat,Imphal

IMPHAL, August 31 MNS NNN: Manipur Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh today visited Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences (JNIMS) where he inspected the buildings of ladies hostel, administrative block, a 100-beded ward and a bank now under construction in the hospital complex.
Addressing the JNIMS staffs at the hospital’s Conference Hall after the inspection, Ibobi underscored the need for completing the basic infrastructures of the hospital by December this year ahead of the proposed visit by a team of Medical Council of India (MCI) to the hospital in December or January next year.
He appealed to the concerned authorities to finish the main structure by December, but expressed unhappiness over slow progress of the administrative block construction work.
Ibobi also informed that plans are afoot to send teams of specialist doctors and different staffs of the hospital to the remote areas of the hill districts of the state at least once a month to provide medical treatment and health care to the people.
He said the state Government is exerting efforts to procure vehicles for the medical teams and further appealed to the doctors to execute their duties with devotion and dedication.
During the trip, the Chief Minister was accompanied by Health minister Phungzathang Tonsing, Works minister Dr Kh Ratankumar, Principal Secry , Health and Family Welfare Dr Suhel Akhtar, Principal Secy,Works Ram Muivah and Chief Engineer, Works.

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IMPHAL, August 31 MNS NNN: An IED blast in front of the heavily guarded Governor’s staff quarter (Raj Bhavan) in the heart of Imphal on Saturday wounded two persons including a civilian woman and a CRPF Havildar.
Police sources said the blast took place around 4 pm. The bomb exploded just as a passenger autorickshaw passed the spot. Four personnel from CRPF 109th Battalion were conducting a Road Opening Operation (ROP) on foot around the Raj Bhavan when the blast occurred.
Oinam Saya aged 57, a resident of Keishamthong Elangbam Leikai here and CRPF Havildar T Joy Singh suffered shrapnel injuries in the blast.
Saya was travelling in a car when the explosion occurred at the site. However, the duo suffered minor injuries in the blast.
The explosion created a 2 ft crater, according to police.
Saya was taken to Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) for medical treatment. However, the CRPF Havildar was taken to the post for first aid.
dditional Director General of Police (AP and Training) PM Goud, Inspector General of Police (Zone-I) L Kailun and Inspector General of Police (LO) Clay Khongshai were rushed to the spot, the police said.
A Manipur Police bomb squad rushed to the spot in search of more explosives in the area after the explosion.Police said that the bomb triggered by suspected militants on Saturday was a local made Improvised Explosive Device (IED).

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Dy CM Gaikhangam and others offering tribute to Haipou Jadonang.0

IMPHAL, August 29 MNS/ NNN: The great leader and freedom fighter, Haipou Jadonang was adoringly remembered on his 82nd death anniversary on Thursday in various parts of Manipur, especially in Imphal and Zeliangrong dominated areas.
In one of the observations in Imphal, Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam, Commerce and Industries minister Govindas Konthoujam, former Union minister M Kamson, Hill Areas Committee Chairman and MLA Z Kikhonbou Newmai, MLAs TN Haokip, N Biren, P Janghemlung and former MLA Dr Kh Loken shared the dais at the glittering function marking Jadonangà,death anniversary.
Gaikhangam led the other leaders, including official from the Government departments and many more people from all walks of life in paying floral tributes to Jadonang at the Haipou Jadonang Memorial Park, Keishampat here.
They honoured the great soul by giving a general salute and observing a two-minute silence on the occasion.
Jadonang was hanged to death at the present Jadonang Memorial Park by the British on this day, August 29, 1931on the charges of high treason and waging war against the imperial Crown. Jadonang was born at Kambiron village in Tamenglong district in 1905 and he was a Zeliangrong by birth.
Speaking on the occasion, Gaikhangam announced that plans are afoot to erect a bronze statue of Jadonang at his memorial park, Keishampat.
The 82nd Death Anniversary of HAIPOU JADONANG was observed today at the residence of Jyotin Waikhom, Hijam Leikai, Thangmeiband, Imphal at 5:30 pm under the aegis of Thangmeiband Tribal Development Committee (TTDC).
The function was graced by Jyotin Waikhom, Secretary MPCC as Chief Guest and Presided over by Gangmei Makukao. The program was also attended by Yangsosong Koireng, former President, AMUCO, S.(O) Binarani Devi, Councillor IMC Ward No.1, Kh. Ganbhir, member WDC, IMC and Ajit Panmei, Outgoing Chairman, TTDC, Romeo Palmei, Member WDC, IMC as Guests of Honour.
A brief life history of Haipou Jadonang was elaborated by Dannylung Malangmei, member WDC. The program was followed by lighting of candle by the Chief Guest, paying rich floral tributes and silence observation by the members.

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Imphal, Aug 25 : The 82nd Haipou Jadonang Death Anniversary Observation programme will be held on 29th August, 2013 at Luangba (Nungba) HQ, Tamenglong District at 10:00 a.m. onwards. The programme will be graced by Prof. Gangmumei Kamei, former minister as Chief Guest, Pou L. Adani, President, United Naga Council (UNC) as Guest of Honour and Pou Raitu Chawang, President, Zeliangrong Baudi (Assam, Manipur & Nagaland) as function President respectively. Various salient features will precede such as Jadonang parade by the youths of Puiluan village, the native village of Haipou Jadonang, Hoi-Hoing by Nungba village, Tingthin Khuangluan, traditional style of drum beating by Rongdai village, traditional dance.
Popular artists Guru Jiengam Kamei, Ms Alvina Gonson, Mr Ajei etc. will also present songs to mark the observation programme. Leaders of different social organizations will also come to join the observation programme. The Organising Committee extends invitation to all the citizens irrespectively of different community and background, elders, social organization leaders, churches leaders, women’s, youths, students and one and all to come and participates the programme. Transportation, food and lodging or people coming from various destinations will be arranged by the Organising Committee and be contacted the Committee at the ZYF) Head Office at Ragailong, Stadium Road, Imphal.

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Man who bombed CM’s gate nabbed

IMPHAL, August 23 MNS NNN : Manipur police commandos have arrested a cadre of banned People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak-Progressive (PREAPAK-Pro) who was allegeldy involved in the recent explosion at the western gate of the Chief Minister’s bungalow here including the bombing of Route 39 restaurant, Mantripukhri. A large quantity of arms and ammunition has also been recovered from him.
Naoroibam Joyshankar alias Loiyumba, 27, who hails from Khurai Lairikyengbam Makha Leikai in Imphal East district was apprehended by a team of Imphal West police commandos at Lilong Chajing near Lilong Higher Secondary School in Thoubal district around 5:43 pm yesterday, district Superintendent of Police (SP) K Jayanta said during a media briefing at his office here Friday.
The police officer said the arrested belongs to 39th batch (2009) of the PREPAK-Pro and works for the outfit under the command of of Longjam Subash alias Paliba, 57, the outfit’s self-styled chairman hailing from Thangmeiband Polem Leikai, Imphal West.
He said Joyshankar was involved in detonating an IED near the western gate of Chief Minister O Ibobi’s bungalow on August 10 and the bombing of Route 39 restaurant, Mantriphukhri in Imphal East district on August 17 last .
One remote control device, two charge demolitions marked as LOTLOP81B008002 (explosive cakes), two IED cercuits, four battery cells, three electronic detonators, two packets of steel ball bearings, one Yamaha motor cycle FZ, three motor cycle signal lights along with five bulbs, one pair of scissors, one screw driver, one long wire and one switch were seized from his residence, Jayanta said.
Joykishan was assigned to carry two out more blasts and the bomb was packed in a soap.

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Record making biggest mass Bible reading

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Imphal, Aug 23 : Its official now! The Gangte tribe of Manipur has created World Records for Biggest Mass Bible Reading. This was approved by Records bodies such as Limca Book of Records, Asia Book of Records & India Book of Records respectively.
Determined to set World Records of different kinds, a record number of 7047 participants took part in Mass Bible Reading as part of the Gangte Gospel Centenary celebration on 16th December, 2012 at Chiengkonpang in Churachandpur District of Manipur. Braving the cold wintry breeze, the participants read the whole Book of Romans in standing position from Chapter 01-16, starting at 1.27pm. The Mass Bible Reading concluded at 2.53pm, taking the duration of 1.27hrs.
The Mass Bible Reading, which was witnessed by Maniram Sharma, Addl DC, Churachandpur and L Mangkhogin Haokip, IPS, Superintendent of Police, Churachandpur was organized with the aim of involving all participants who took part in the Centenary celebration. ‘The main aimed of the Mass Bible Reading was to spread the Gospel throughout the Seven Seas’ Rev K Mawia said.
Addressing media persons at Manipur Press Club today, an elated Elder LS Gangte, Chairman, Gangte Christian Gospel Centenary Committee, Manipur said “The achievement is significant not only for the Gangte community, but also for the whole state of Manipur”. “It is a moment of joy and happiness for us all as the records has been achieved in the soil of Manipur”, he added.
Gangte, belonging to larger Chin-Kuki-Mizo fold is one of the indigenous tribes of Manipur who trace their origin to Khul. History has it that the Gangtes came to Manipur in 16th century from Burma. Today, the Gangtes have settled in all parts of Manipur, mainly concentrating in Churachandpur district with a population of about 20,000. There are altogether 54 Gangte villages in the state, spreading in all districts of Manipur. The Gangtes also settled in sister north-eastern states such as Mizoram, Assam, Nagaland, Tripura and Meghalaya.
Christianity came to Gangte Biel (Region) in 1912. The Gospel first set its foot at Saichang village under Henglep Sub-Division in Churachandpur District. Propagated by two pioneering missionaries – Evan Thangvang and Evan Damsuok, it can be said that the whole populace of the tribe have been now converted to Christianity. Accepting Lord’s Almighty as their Savior, twelve persons from Saichang village decided to convert to Christianity, in 1912, becoming the first Christians amongst the Gangte tribe.
For the Gangtes, setting records of sort is not new to them. They have created world records, amongst others for “swimming the thick cloud (mist), blunting the sharp edge of axe with toes, whipping to death elephants by loin clothes and felling of teak trees from its trunk”. These records were, though without documentary evidence, but passed down generations after generations through word of mouth.
However, the records for Mass Bible Reading has been properly documented, both by print medium as well as electronically. The video recordings, media reports, photographs and certificate from observers were sent to record bodies such as Limca Book of Records, Asia Book of Records & India Book of Records. ‘The record bodies accepted our claim based on documentary evidence after much research, survey and cross-checking’, LS Gangte added.
‘A Thanks-Giving program will be organized on 14th December, 2014’, Rev K Mawia, Gen Secy, Gangte Christian Gospel Centenary Committee, Manipur said.

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IMPHAL, August 22 NNN : Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh today said the easiest way to deal with the problem of mass consumption of tobacco products among minors is to completely ban production and sale of this substance in the country.
Participating in the inaugural function of a two-day state level workshop on “Substance Abuse Among Children” at Hotel Classic here, Ibobi said that the state Cabinet has already decided to ban sale of all tobacco products in the state and that the law enforcing agencies are constantly seizing these items.
Ibobi said, “If we want to completely ban tobacco products, I believe we must completely stop its production.”
The Chief Minister further suggested that charging heavy taxes or price on these products to make children beyond their capacity to buy them will also certainly help in controlling its abuse.
Ibobi assured that the state Government will take up steps to deal with the problem of tobacco use.
State Social Welfare minister AK Mirabai and Dr Anju Dhawan from Drug Dependence Treatment Centre (NDDTC), AIIMS, New Delhi also spoke at the workshop opening function.
NCPCR members VK Tiku (in-charge Northeast) and Dr Yogesh Dubey, and A Nabachandra Singh, Chairperson, Manipur State Commission for Child Rights, Chief Secretary PC Lawmkunga, Principal Secretary for Social Welfare, Barun Mittra were also present at the occasion.

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The sadbhabna diwas was celebrated at secretariat south block today.
Speaking on the occasion, the CM of Manipur Shri O. Ibobi said the day is being observed in order to tighten the oneness of India in this secular Country.
He also appealed the gathering to take pledge for a unity India. The dy. CM Shri Gaikhangam presided over the function. Ministers Dr. Kh. Ratan Kumar, A.K. Mirabai, parliamentary secy. Vungjagin valte, CS, DGP and other officials attended the function.
In connection with the 69th birth anniversary of late Rajiv Gandhi, the Ekta dewas organized by All India Congress social organization Manipur state was observed today at GM Hall. Dr. Kh. Ratankumar minister works, E. Chand MLA, K. Devendro MLA, K. Babudhon ex speaker graced the occasion as chief guest, president and guests of honour.
Speaking the occasion Kh. Ratankumar said that Rajiv Gandhi was the most energetic Prime Minister of India. He had a vision of today India. He had inaugurated many schemes.’ He said violence cannot bring peace and development.

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IMPHAl, Aug 18 MNS NNN: A man was shot dead by two armed persons . The Imphal-Moreh road was briefly blocked at Singjamei area on Sunday by irate local people after one man from the locality was shot dead by miscreants in Imphal west district.
Reports said one Okram Gyanindro (35), s/o Achou of Singjamei Oinam Thingel Leikai was killed by armed persons at Naran Konbil Palli under Wangoi police station in Imphal West at around 1:50 pm today.
Sources said people in two vehicles—a car and a Maruti van cam

Police looking at the van where a youth was found shot dead

e in the area and in the afternoon the locals there heard some two rounds of gunshot. The sources said people from the van boarded the car and escaped. Later, Gyanindro was found killed inside the van with a bullet mark on his head.
The police retrieved the dead body and the van. The dead body is now deposited at the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) morgue.

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Chief Minister ,Manipur inspecting guard of honour at 1st MR Parade Ground during INDEPENDENCE DAY observation

IMPHAL, August 16 NNN : Manipur chief minister O Ibobi Singh re-affirmed to protect the territorial integrity of Manipur saying any attempt to split Manipur will be a ‘futile effort.’
Ibobi Singh also rejected the demands for an ‘Alternative Arrangement’ for the Nagas in Manipur and a ‘separate state’ for the Kukis in the state and said these are ‘not achievable.’
Ibobi Singh made these comments on the 67th Independence Day celebration in Imphal on Thursday. The Independence Day celebrations were held in Manipur in high
spirits with the state Chief Minister unfurling the Tri Colour at 1st Manipur Rifles Parade Ground here yesterday.
Barely one hour before the celebration had begun suspected militants exploded a powerful bomb near Hicham Yaicham Pat, about 200 metres from the 1st Manipur Rifles Parade
Ground that was garnished for the celebrations. No one was injured in the blast. Earlier on August 10,
the proscribed People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) triggered a bomb in front of the state Chief Minister’s bungalow gatenand again, a blast had also occurred near City Convention Centre, Imphal on August 14. No human casualties were reported in the explosions, too.
Meanwhile, altogether 35 contingents from schools, colleges and other social organizations and another nine band contingents from different parts of the state participated in the celebrations. Chief Minister O Ibobi gave salamis to the contingents attired in different colourful dresses during the march past on the occasion.
The Chief Minister also distributed Police Medals to 13 state police personnel at the occasion.
Making a speech at the occasion, Ibobi reaffirmed to protect the state territorial integrity, saying any attempt to split Manipur will be a ‘futile effort.’
He rejected the demands for an ‘Alternative Arrangement’ for the Nagas and a ‘separate state’ for the Kukis in Manipur and said these are ‘not achievable.’
Making a clarification on the Indo-Myanmar Border Fencing, the Chief Minister said there are still nine Border Pillars to be settled by both the countries.
He said the Centre has been urged on the need for a joint re-survey on the border by the two neighbouring countries, saying the state Government has set up a committee to monitor the border fencing works.
Ibobi appealed to the people not to panic about losing Manipur’s land to Myanmar.
He said militancy in the state has been a great hamper to developmental activities and appealed the militant organizations to feel and understand the pulse of the people.
Ibobi said peace process has begun with some militant organizations which have understood the sentiment of the masses and appealed to other such organizations to come to the negotiating tables for talks.
The Chief Minister pledged the Government will not remain silent if militant organizations which are under Suspension of Operation (SoO) are found violating the Ground Rule of the truce.
Police Medal for Gallantry was conferred to S Ibomcha, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Imphal West, Kh Basantakumar, Sub-Inspector, Imphal West, P Tarunkumar, Sub-Inspector, Imphal West, T Khogen, Sub-Inspector, Imphal West, Kh Sunilkumar, Sub-Inspector, Imphal West and Biboy Irom, Jemadar, 6th Manipur Rifles.
President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service was given to N Ibohanbi, Inspector, CID (S/B) and Police Medal for Meritorious Service was awarded to Clay Khongsai, IPS, Deputy Inspector General of Police Range-I, H Kullachandra, Superintendent of Police (Telecom), N Chandrajini, retired Subedar, 1st Manipur Rifles, Badra Bakta Rai, Havildar, 4th IRB, A Tombi, Havildar, 2nd IRB and L Ibotombi, Havildar, Manipur Police Training Centre.
Ministers, MLAs, Parliamentary Secretaries, top officials of both civil and police also took part in the function marking the Independence Day.
The Independence Day was also marked in other districts of the state by organizing functions by district administrations.

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IMPHAL, August 8 MNS/NNN : The CM of Manipur Shri O. Ibobi said the govt. has the target to complete the construction of railway line from Jiribam-Tupul and Tupul-Imphal latest by 2017. The Imphal airport will also be upgraded into international airport within a short period.
He was speaking as chief guest at the concluding function of the golden jubilee celebration of Thoubal College today.
He also announced the gathering to develop Imphal Moreh road with the assistance of Rs. 1200 crores from Asian development bank.
As a human being, we should do something for the society as our forefathers do.
He appealed for a peaceful development in the state. He asked the students to try hard for a successful life.
Prior to the function, the CM unveiled a memorial stone in the college campus. He also inaugurated an indoor stadium constructed under UGC. Ex founder teachers good students were also honored. K. Meghachandra, parliamentary secy. presided over the function and K. Ranjit, P. Brojen, P. Waiphei, commissioner higher and technical edn. Dr. R.K. Yaiskul and Smt. O. Chaoba Devi principal Thoubal College also attended the function as guest of honours.
Earlier, the Chief Minister unveiled a memorial stone erected in connection with the celebration at the Thoubal College campus. He later inaugurated an indoor stadium at the college campus. Ibobi also paid floral tribute to the founding members of the institute.
The week-long golden jubilee celebration of Thoubal College, which was set up in the year 1963 as the first college of the district, began August 1.

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