Day: November 5, 2017

THOUBAL | Nov 5

A stag barking deer was rescued today and later handed over to the Manipur Zoo.

The deer was rescued by Khumukcham Amarjit Meitei, son of Kh. Indramani Meitei of Kakching Khunou Umathen Awang leikai but later taken by the staff of Kakching Range office and Wangoo Lamkhai Beat office along with two honorary wildlife warden of Thoubal and Kakching district to hand it over to the zoo.

Range officer, Kakching, N. Mural Meitei has appreciated the villager for rescuing the wild animal and said that the person has obeyed the law under Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, under which killing of wild animals is punishable with imprisonment up to three years with a fine up to Rs. 25000 or with both. He further requested the general public not to kill animals but to save and inform immediately to the nearest Forest office for rescue.

By A Staff Reporter

IMPHAL | Nov 5

The Bharatiya Janata Party Manipur (BJP) is going to organised “Anti-black money” observance in different part of the state starting from tomorrow till November 9.

Speaking to media persons at BJP office today, K. Saratkumar, general secretary administration, said the “Anti-black money” observance is a part of the nationwide campaign initiated by the central government on the theme black money and importance of GST in the country and added that preparation for the same is completed.

As a part of the observance a youth convention of the party would be organised at Khundrakpam from 11 am wherein youth from different part will converged.

In the convention, the gathering would deliberate on the positive outcome of Demonitisation carried out by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to curb black money and benefit of the implementation of GST to the country, he informed.

Further informing that the convention will be inaugurated by chief minister N. Biren Singh, Saratkumar stated that experts and resource persons will speak on the positive outcome of Demonitisation and GST.

On November 7, the chief minister would have an interaction with the media persons on the same topics followed by a grand observance of first anniversary of Demonitisation on November 8, he said.

From Our Correspondent

UKHRUL | Nov 5

United Bank of India, Viewland, Ukhrul branch was shut down by the irate public on November 3 as the bank has not been functioning properly since many days due to shortage of cash, poor internet connection and lack of staff.

AGM of UBI Manipur visited Ukhrul on November 4 and had a discussion with Tangkhul Naga Long. He assured that a V-Sat will be fixed to solve the internet issue and the shortage of staff and other facilities will be sorted out latest by November 7. The AGM has also submitted a letter addressed to the president of Tangkhul Naga Long yesterday, requesting for normal and regular functioning of the bank from November 6 onwards.

It may be mentioned that due to Manipur government cabinet decision in the past, Ukhrul and Tamenglong remittance was air lifted as surface transport under the protection of state security forces is not possible due to ‘high security zone tag’. The remittance of UBI, Ukhrul is yet to be reached.

By A Staff Reporter

IMPHAL | Nov 5

Normal life was partially affected in the Imphal area today due to the 12 hours state wide general strike imposed by Maoist Communist Party, Manipur in protest against misuse of PDS items by PDS minister in collusion with several revolutionary groups.

In response to the strike, most of the business establishment, educational institutes, petrol pumps, markets and shops in Imphal area remained closed during the strike period which started from 5am and ended at 5pm.

Few private vehicles were seen plying on the road and the interstate bus services were totally paralysed during the early hour of the bandh. Later in the afternoon, passenger auto rickshaws were seen plying on the streets in large numbers.

Taking the advantage of closure of petrol pumps, black marketer were seen selling petrol and diesel on the road side.

According to Maoist Communist Party, Manipur the general strike will be the first of its kind where one revolutionary organisation has called against other revolutionary organisations.

It said 1,20,327 metric tons of rice has been distributed monthly through PDS and if the rice were actually delivered to every household of the state then there would have been no starving family and the prevailing issues could have been prevented.

The rice meant for the poor is being stolen through the agents of revolutionary organisations in collusion with the PDS minister, alleged the group.