January 23, 2014 – Page 2

NSUC demands actions against erring lecturer

While condemning the inclusion of Momoko and Livingstone episode in a guide book entitled ‘Indian Government and Politics’ by one senior lecturer Naorem Rabei, Naga Students’ Union Chamdil NSUC has demanded that Manipur University to tender an apolog…

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Report on anomalies in selection of cops Candidate reacts, gives his side of the story

Reacting to the news report published under the heading Anomalies detected Source The Sangai Express

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ZYF lifts ban on Noney for 7 days

Zeliangrong Youth Front Assam, Manipur and Nagaland has decided to temporarily lift the non cooperation movement declared against Longmai Noney valley for a period of seven days Source Hueiyen News Service

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BJP voluntary meet ahead of Modi’s visit

Ahead of the February 8 public rally at Imphal which would be addressed by BJP Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi, a voluntary meet cum donation campaign was held today at the party’s State unit office Source The Sangai Express

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MU ABlock gheraoed, effigies of Guv, CM burnt

Volunteers of Manipur University Revival Demand Committee MURDC gheraoed the Manipur University’s A Block besides burning effigies of the Governor and the Vice Chancellor demanding revival of MUSU Source Hueiyen News Service

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CM asks farmers to go hitech

Launch of three mobile soil testing vans and presentation of awards to nine farmers and various agricultural agencies marked the valedictory function of the four day State Level Krishi Mela held today at Iboyaima Shumang Leela Shanglen, palace Compound…

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Majority of NE women do not trust the police, judicial system Study

Majority of women from North East India living and working in metro cities across the country do not have faith in the judicial system and the security forces, according to the findings of a study conducted by the Centre for North East Studies and Poli…

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Ginger farmers accuse Excise, Police

The All Manipur Ginger Farmers’ Association has accused police as well as Excise personnel of collecting illegal taxes from ginger farmers and traders forcibly Source The Sangai Express

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State Govt’s biggest concern is unemployment Ibobi

Chief Minister Okram Ibobi has said that the State Government is seriously concerned about solving the rising problem of unemployment among the youths Source Hueiyen News Service

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MUSU revival stir gets violent

Atleast six volunteers of Manipur University Students’ Union MUSU Revival Demand Committee sustained injuries in police crackdown during a violent protest near the Vice Chancellor’s office chamber this afternoon Source The Sangai Express

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Not interested, Rishang Keishing says on renomination in RS

Sitting Rajya Sabha MP from Manipur and former Chief Minister Rishang Keishing said stated categorically that he is not the contender for the Rajya Sabha election and not interested to be re nominated Source Hueiyen News Service NNN

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Rishang not in race for RS

Sitting Rajya Sabha MP from Manipur and former Chief Minister Rishang Keishing said today that he is not the contender for the Rajya Sabha election, reports NNN Source The Sangai Express

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UNC shut down call affects normal life in hills

The four hill districts, Senapati, Ukhrul, Chandel and Tamenglong were severely affected by the 12 hour shut down call given by United Naga Council UNC today Source Hueiyen News Service NNN

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CM reviews security ahead of RDay

Chief Minister O Ibobi presided a security review meeting this afternoon and studied in detail the prevailing law and order situation Source The Sangai Express

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Grenade found at doc’s house

A Chinese hand grenade was found at the residence of a doctor, working with Shija Hospitals, at Kwakeithel Makha Thokchom Leikai here early this morning Source Hueiyen News Service NNN

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Deputy CM interacts with IPCS mentor

IMPHAL, January 23: Deputy CM Gaikhangam and numerous important civil dignitaries at Loktak Brigade interacted with mentor and Director, Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies (IPCS), New Delhi, Maj Gen (Retd) Dipankar Banerjee, who is on a visit in Manipur. … Continue reading →

Dy CM and Maj Gen (Retd) Banerjee discussed various issues affecting the peace and harmony in the North East region and Manipur in particular. Dy CM spoke about the urgent need to improve road and rail communication connecting North East internally as well as with neighbouring countries.

He further mentioned that it would bring immense economic benefits to the population and act as a catalyst for overall development of the region. Gen Banerjee commented on the relevance of India’s North East Policy and significance of Asian Highway (AH-1) Project. He also elucidated as to how it would help the North East region in terms of border trade and economic integration with South East Asian Countries.

Presently, Maj Gen (Retd) Dipankar Banerjee is the mentor and Director of the Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies, New Delhi since October 2003, a leading independent and autonomous think tank on conflict and security issues. He is a member of the Board of Governors, Global Coalition against Terrorism, Washington DC, USA. Also he is a renowned writer having written, edited large number of books and publications.

Grenade attack at Doctors residence

IMPHAL, January 23: Unidentified persons suspected to be underground elements lobbed a Chinese-made hand grenade at the Kwakeithel Makha Thokchom Leikai residence of Dr L Sachindra today. The bomb was found by a sweeper at the courtyard at around 5.30 … Continue reading →

The grenade failed to explode. Police bomb squad retrieved the grenade safely and a case in this has been regard. Members of Kwaikeithel Makha Thokchom Leikai Women Welfare Association and locals of the area decried the grenade attack at the residence of the doctor and held a sit-in-protest. L Sachindra is an ophthalmologist at Shija Hospital.

Abducted driver and labourer rescued

KANGPOKPI, January 23: A mini-truck driver and a labourer who were abducted on January 17 near Kanglatongbi temple has been rescued today from Koubru Leikha area. A high level reliable source informed that the duo were rescued by a combined … Continue reading →

KANGPOKPI, January 23: A mini-truck driver and a labourer who were abducted on January 17 near Kanglatongbi temple has been rescued today from Koubru Leikha area.

A high level reliable source informed that the duo were rescued by a combined team of Imphal West Cdo, 43 Assam Rifles, Senapati Police and CSOs from Sadar Hills including Kuki Inpi, Women Union and Women Human Rights from a hillock in the eastern side of Bimparao village, situated one and half Kilometre (approx.) from Koubru Leikha at around 3:30 pm this evening.

The two are identified as Maibam Tomba Singh, 29, son of Maibam Mangi Singh of Thoubal Athokpam Nepra Company and Thongam Shanta Singh, 45, son of Th Moirang of Athokpam Awang Leikai.

The source further said that Maibam Tomba Singh, a mini-truck driver and Thongam Shanta Singh, a labourer were engaged in black topping a road at Kanglatongbi when they were abducted by suspected KNA militant near Kanglatongbi temple on January 17 at around 9 pm in connection with a ransom demand.

Accident

IMPHAL, January 23: A Hyundai Accent make car bearing registration number WB02P-7266 smashed into a Maruti Dezire make car bearing number MNO1W-3741 near the traffic island of the Governor’s residence today around 8.30 pm. The four occupants were driving under … Continue reading →

The four occupants were driving under the influence of alcohol.

The car was driving on the wrong side of the road, when the police cdos flagged them to stop.

However, in trying to flee from the police, it smashed into the Maruti Dezire which belongs to Y Thamkishore Singh, commissioner of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution.

Police have arrested all four occupants of the car.

Repeal of AFSPA: RSS Manipur

IMPHAL, January 23: In the context of bringing the role of RSS Manipur in relation to News items appeared in the national daily, ‘the Time of India’, Guwahati Edition on Sunday, December 8, 2013, in denial of repealing of AFSPA in Manipur by quoting a statement of Arunkumar, RSS Pracharak, as stated at Silchar, RSS Manipur had clarified the denial of news item in Poknapham and Peoples Chronicle on December 18 and 23, 2013 respectively while recognizing and appreciating the movement to repeal AFSPA from Manipur.

Conveying it in a press release, it is further said that RSS stands for repealing of AFSPA in Manipur and added on January 6, 2014, Arunkumar sent a clarification of denial of allegation appeared in the said newspaper stated herein was out rightly deny it.

For public information, the exact language is quoted “The news appeared in Times of India, dated December 8, 2013 in my name about RSS being against repealing AFSPA in Manipur is untrue and I out rightly deny it. What I said in Silchar was only about Jammu & Kashmir State and no mention of Manipur was made by me. We are of the opinion that Government may repeal AFSPA from Manipur”.