November 2013 – Page 20

Bomb attack on Yaisana bus in Ukhrul

The safety of civilians in Ukhrul town has been taken for a ride with random bomb blast as yet another powerful explosion shook the Saturday night Source Hueiyen News Service Pamreiso Shimray

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Three dupesters pulled up

Three non Manipuris who deal in cosmetic items have been pulled up by volunteers of Joint Committee Inner Line Permit System for alleged trade malpractices Source The Sangai Express

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As a part of National Lok Adalat organized by National Legal Services Authority NALSA throughout India starting from the Supreme Court to the Taluka Village Court, Manipur State Legal Services Authority conducted National Lok Adalat at Cheirap Cour…

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SFs using SoO group cadres for extortion

Some per sonnel of Assam Rifles and Manipur Police Commando have been using cadres of some groups currently under suspen sion of operation SoO pacts with the Government for ex tortion and in committing many other crimes in Manipur Source The Sanga…

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RIMS initiates probe into delivery death

The RIMS authority has constituted a four member inquiry committee to look into the circumstances leading to the unfortunate death of a young mother soon after delivery on November 20 night Source Hueiyen News Service

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Scheduled Tribe demand regressive, says UNLFI

The United National Liberation Front UNLF Central Committee has categorically stated that the new born demand for re classification of Meiteis as Scheduled Tribe reflects a re gressive state of mind as well as a withdrawal syndrome Source The Sang…

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Sit in staged against service extension delayed

Denouncing the delayed in extending the service of 127 contractual lecturers and 12 contractual Laboratory Attendants of 22 Higher Secondary Schools of the valley districts, a sit in protest was staged in front of Johnstone Higher Secondary School here today by members of All Manipur Higher Secondary Contract Lecturers Association valley Source Hueiyen News Service

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MPP alleges Govt apathy

Expres sing strong resentment that killers of MPP vice president Haobijam Manisana are at large, the regional political or ganisation today accused the Government of Manipur of lacking commitment in crac king the case Source The Sangai Express

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‘SoO UGs extort money in collusion with SF’

In a stark disclosure made by a cadre who is currently in the custody of RPF PLA, the cadres of underground outfits under Suspension of Operation SoO extort money from general public in collusion with the security forces Source Hueiyen News Service

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Tamenglong district worst connected

Out of the nine districts of Manipur, Tam englong remains the most back ward district in terms of road connectivity Source The Sangai Express

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KCA Moreh Block concerned

The Kuki Chiefs’ Association KCA Moreh Block has expressed concern over the uncertainty condition pertaining to the developmental programmes being taken up in Moreh area Source Hueiyen News Service

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URF to begin `Vision of 2014`

IMPHAL, October 23: Even though there have been daily killings in Manipur in recent times, people have started to distance themselves from such issues, said the proscribed United Revolutionary Front (Manipur). In a press statement, the outfit has observed that … Continue reading →

In a press statement, the outfit has observed that the world over, people detest killings.

Since the start of this year, several outfits have been laying down their arms with separate party policies to enter the mainstream.

However, there has been aversion from several supporters of the outfits, it said.

The main objective of the URF is self-reliance and being competitive, the statement said before adding that today most countries have reached the peak of development, whereas experts opined that our land has lagged behind by about 20 years.

Bringing development is not an easy thing and in order to achieve this, the people should not be selective about their livelihood and be hard-working, it continued.

There are certain individuals who are feeling insecure as the URF started working for the development of the land with the support of the people and under the guideline of the agreement of the Indian and Manipur governments, the statement claimed.

It further opined that people who have turned the place into a den of corruption should be pointed out and eradicated fully.

Several statements were made before the central vigilance commissioner, New Delhi during his recent visit to the state to minutely scrutinise the issue of corruption in the state, it continued.

The moot question of the hour is whether to encourage development or not, it continued.

It further questioned whether the people shouldn’t find out how much funds for development are provided by the Indian government annually and why there is not much development in Manipur.

The outfit has further questioned the emerging disparity between the have’s and the have not’s.

Under its, ‘Vision of 2014’, the outfit said, it will select fields during the Rabi crop season and grow suitable crops in the selected fields.

It continued as the first part of its vision, the outfit has said that it has already initiated steps to select around 300 paris for cropping potatoes, mustard and pulses.

The outfit has also requested the horticulture and agriculture departments for the needed seeds and other instruments for which response is awaited, it said.

MCC organises city ride and Keibul Lamjao tour

IMPHAL, November 23: As a part of participating in the ongoing Manipur Sangai Festival, Manipur Cycle Club (MCC) is organising a city ride and Keibul Lamjao tour for promotion of Bicycle Tourism in Manipur. A press release from MCC conveyed … Continue reading →

A press release from MCC conveyed that the project is targeting among general public to create opportunities for developing cycle tourism infrastructure as an affordable, environmental and culturally, friendly and locally acceptable model in Manipur, adding that the main activities are City cycle joyride to historical places, and 3 days Trip to Keibul Lamjao National Park.

Imphal City Ride will be organised on Nov 24, 27 and 30, 2013 and the team will be riding to Keibul Lamjao and exploring adjoining areas from Nov 26-28, 2013.

Farewell party for DGP

IMPHAL, November 23: The Director General of Police (DGP), Manipur, MK Das will be retiring from his post on coming November 30. The official farewell party will be organised for MK Das, at the 1st Manipur Rifles Banquet Hall, on November 30 wherein all ranks of police officers from the rank of ADGPsto SPs/Cos will be attending. He is likely to be replaced by the current Managing Director of Manipur Police Housing Co-operation, Saheed Ahmed, IPS 1979 batch.

JCRE Skill Solutions signs MoU with Australian firm

IMPHAL, November 23: The JCRE Skill Solutions Imphal today signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Australian Vocational Training and Employment (AVTEG) to conduct skill development trainings in Retail, Healthcare and Hospitality in Manipur. This was announced today in a … Continue reading →

This was announced today in a press conference held in its office at Thangmeiband Meisnam Leikai, opposite of THAU ground.

During the press conference, Niranjan Singh, the director of JCRE mentioned that around 70% of the population are unemployed, adding that JCRE is planning to minimize the unemployment by imparting skills through various short term courses ranging from 2-3 and 6-7 months according to the needs of the individuals.

During the press conference, Prabhat Pandey, head of the operation of AVTEG said his company has been trained the local people of various location of India to provide jobs to unemployed youths globally. He further mentioned AVTEG is using latest technique and information about the Retail, Healthcare and Hospitality.

Motorist killed

IMPHAL, November 23: A motorist was killed this evening along the Tiddim road near Bamdiyar Lamkhai under Bishnupur Police Station after his scooter was knocked down by a four wheeler. The victim has been identified as identified as Moirangthem Herojit, … Continue reading →

IMPHAL, November 23: A motorist was killed this evening along the Tiddim road near Bamdiyar Lamkhai under Bishnupur Police Station after his scooter was knocked down by a four wheeler.

The victim has been identified as identified as Moirangthem Herojit, 24, son of Gouramahon of Khangabok Makha Leikai. He was riding a Dio bearing registration number MN01-1Y-3445.

Soon after knocking him down the four wheeler speed away, said sources.

Police has registered a case in connection with the incident.

The body has been deposited at RIMS morgue.

Students` appeal

IMPHAL, November 23: The Democratic Students Alliance of Manipur (DESAM) has appealed the state government to furnish the demands of the All Manipur Contract Lecturers’ Association which had started on November 1 in the valley districts. The lecturer’s association has … Continue reading →

The lecturer’s association has been demanding for the extension of their contract period and to clear the backlog salaries.

Speaking at a press conference at the DESAM office today, general secretary of Churachand Higher Secondary school students’ body said that due to the agitations taken up by the All Manipur Contract Lecture Association the lecturers have discontinued conducting normal classes which has highly affected the students.

He continued that as the examination of class X and XII is approaching the failure of the lecturers to take classes have only created problems for the students in their preparation for the said exam.

He continued that when the results are out the government will be blaming the government schools for the bad results.

Security force coerces SoO cadres to serve demand letter, alleges Umakanta

IMPHAL, November 23: The Assam Riffles and Manipur Police Commando are using SoO cadres to serve demand letters, collection of extortion money and carry out other antisocial activities on their behalf in the state of Manipur. The above statement was … Continue reading →

The above statement was made in a press conference held at an undisclosed area in the hilly region by Thoudam Umakanta, son of Thoudam Chaoba of Khurai Thoudam Leikai, a cadre of a SoO signatory group who is now under the custody of RPF.

Umakanta told media persons that he joined RPF/PLA in the year 1997-98 and he outdistanced himself from the party later.

While he was at his home, he had established connection with Chingkhei, a self-styled Deputy Finance of PULF. The duo did many odd works such as serving of demand letters and necessary collection of money, lobbing of bomb and other crimes under the instruction of Major Jiteshwor of 30 AR posted at Chingarel and under security cover of SI Premchand from Singjamei and SI Phulchand from Top Khongnangkhong, Umakanta disclosed.

Further narrating his account, it was said in the press conference that the said security personnel have letter heads of various insurgent group such as KCP, PULF, RPF, PREPAK etc. and they used the letter heads whenever necessary by taking a computer printout, Umakanta alleged and adding that serving of demand letters were made in the area where SI Premchand and SI Phulchand were on duty.

Under their supervision and security coverage, he did a lot of curious jobs such as arrest of one man at Keirao, one civilian from Tengdouyan on the fault charge of being a KCP cadre, two women of Keirao from Pheidinga, confiscation of hidden bombs belonging to RPF/PLA from Keirao Litan Makhong and explosion of bomb in front of JNIMS Hospital at Porompat, he charged.

After having done such job, he then surrendered in the name of KYKL (MDF) under the leadership of Athouba and he was appointed as commander of the designated camp which is situated inside the camp of 42 AR, Umakanta said and further made a serious charge that Major Brajesh of 42 AR had offered case of India made foreign liquor to the OC of concerned police stations so that the OC would verify civilian as cadres of insurgent groups and participated them to surrender ceremony.

He also mentioned the names of KYKL (MDF) leaders who are now sheltering at 42 AR camp such as Athouba alias Gopeshwor, president; Ibobi alias Nongpoknganba, home secretary; Roy alias Amuthoi, army chief; Chingsuba alias Benzamin, army chief and Malemnganba alias Sanjoy respectively.

Umakanta further told that the cadres of SoO signatories were encouraged to establish faction groups so as to collect demand money, adding that they got free movement as the surrendered cadres are having I card issued by CID department, Govt of Manipur.

People`s movement on Nov 29-30: MCP

IMPHAL, November 23: A people’s movement will be taken out on November 29 and 30 nights, said the Maoist Communist Party, Manipur. In a press release, the outfit has said that its central committee appreciate the people of Manipur for … Continue reading →

IMPHAL, November 23: A people’s movement will be taken out on November 29 and 30 nights, said the Maoist Communist Party, Manipur.

In a press release, the outfit has said that its central committee appreciate the people of Manipur for fully supporting the 24 hour general strike on November 21, which was the first step of its people’s movement.

Revolution and the people’s movement are the two sides of the same coin, and as such it a must for the people’s movement to be successful, it said.

The outfit has further said that as part of the second step in its people’s resistance: To protect Indigenous Land and People of Manipur, rallies will be held at several places on the nights of November 29 and 30.

It has further appealed to the people of Manipur to support the movement.

Peace painting competition

CHANDEL, November 23: ‘Paint For Peace’, a district-level painting competition for school-going children was held on November 23 at Lifeway Christian Academy Chandel. The competition which was jointly organized by Peace Core Team Manipur and People’s Dialogue Initiative with a … Continue reading →

CHANDEL, November 23: ‘Paint For Peace’, a district-level painting competition for school-going children was held on November 23 at Lifeway Christian Academy Chandel.

The competition which was jointly organized by Peace Core Team Manipur and People’s Dialogue Initiative with a sponsor from Hyderabad based interface study centre called Henry Martin Institute will select three outstanding students at the district level and sent up to the state level competition.

Member of the Peace Core Team Manipur Ts Ngamwar Anal and Principal Lifeway Christian Academy while speaking on the occasion stated that the competition held on November 23 was conducted with a purpose to help students and society understand the importance of peace in the conflict-filled environment and appreciated that Peace develops from young people.

Talking of the future plan, Ts Ngamwar said that the present guidelines allowing only three schools in the competition will be modify so that more school- going children from more numbers of schools will be able to take part in the competition.

School-going children from Kononia Training School, Oriental Academy Rieverlane and Lieway Christian Academy Panchai took part in the painting competition.