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Medical camp

A School Heath Examination Camp was organized by 42 Assam Rifles of 26 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (S) at Thanai Memorial Training Institute of Chandel district. During the camp approx 100 students from class nursery to Xth were examined for common ailment like Respiratory Tract Infection, skin diseases, worm infatuation, ENT problems and dental caries. The students were also advised to maintain personal hygiene, sanitation and take balanced diet. The students and teachers of the school were provided free medicines.
37 AR of 26 Sector under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) has gave emergency trauma care to 24 yr old civilian from Nakong village on 13 Dec 2011 who had fallen from electric pole while laying new line in Nakong village area. Individual was brought in extreme agonic state to unit hospital from Nakong village near Joupi in the evening. He had received severe injuries in groin and abdominal area. Immediate surgical repair near Lt side of groin was done as some of viscera evaginated out of the body. Patient was relieved of excruciating pain with help of analgesics & resuscitated with IV fluids and then reffered for further treatment to Imphal.

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AR ARCHERY TEAM PARTICIPATES IN 34TH JUNIOR NATIONAL ARCHERY CHAMPIONSHIP

The Assam Rifles Archery Team being trained by HQ 9 Sect, AR under HQ IGAR(S) participated in various events of the 34th Junior (Indian Round, Recurve & Compound Division) National Archery championship 2011-12 held at JN Sport Complex, Polo Ground, Shillong, Meghalaya from 04 Dec to 09 Dec 2011 and bagged four Silver Medals and one Bronze Medal.
In the Indian Round, the Assam Rifles team achieved Second posn out of 27 teams defeating prominent state teams like Jharkhand, Assam, Delhi, UP, Rajasthan, SSCB etc.
In the Compound Division, the Assam Rifles team achieved fifth posn out of ten teams defeating reputed state teams like Delhi, Punjab, Haryana & Maharashtra.
In the Indian Round indl event, Rect H Bijendranath Singh won Silver Medal and Rect M Anupam Singh won a Silver and Bronze Medal in the Compound Division Individual event.
In the Compound Division Team event, Rect Anupam Singh, Mr. G Robert Sharma & Mr.H Suresh Singh won Silver Medal. In the Indian Round Indl Ranking, Rect Bijendernath Singh stood 5th and Mr Ajit Singh stood sixth amongst top 105 archers of the Nation. In Compound Division Indl Ranking, Rect M Anupam Singh bagged third position amongst 53 archers of the country. The team could perform well due to their rigorous training and coaching being carried out under the aegis of HQ 9 Sect Assam Rifles, part of HQ IGAR (S). Maj Gen UK Gurung, YSM, complimented the superb performance of the team and wished them luck for future also. The team is extremely hopeful of doing better in forthcoming competitions.

Tussle for taking up works in border areas

Shillong, Dec 13 NNN : The traditional village council of Hima Nongspung-a village chiefdom located along the disputed plots between Assam and Meghalaya justified its decision to accept the developmental projects offered by Assam. Notwithstanding the hue and cry raised by a section of the council functionaries , the Syiem Chief of Hima Nongspung (Nongspung chiefdom) P R Syiemiong told the newsmen in Shillong on Tuesday, “ allowing the government of Assam to construct a road does not mean that we have ceded our traditional lands”.
Taking on his adversaries who accused him of conniving with the government of Assam, Syiemiong said that the decision to accept the developmental projects is part of the agreement arrived at by the then chief Ministers of the two states . Displaying the papers entered by the chief ministers of Assam and Meghlaya in 1992 and 2011 to allow both states to develop the areas of dispute till an amicable solution is arrived at on the disputed inter state borders, Syiemiong also produced the agreement on 03/12/2011 entered by him with Himata Tallukdar (MLA) and Sidik Ahmed (border minister of the government of Assam) agreed and confirmed that “the government of Assam will not stake any claim or land right over the portion of road that run from Nongspung chiefdom that is from Patgang, Longkhung, Jimrigang and Bakhlapara measuring for 10 kms”.
Mainatining that Road communication is the back bone of the state and people residing in these neglected areas will benefit especially for the transportation of the agriculture product and for the better road communication, the Traditional Chief clearly stated that these are pointers that we will not secede our lands to Assam
“Even after construction of the road the Hima (chiefdom) will exercise all its rights over administration and all other customary functions that the chiefdom exercised,” stated the Chief while citing to the agreement entered.
Hima Nongspung as it is called is one of the 12 areas of difference between Assam and Meghalya . Since 1973, both the states have failed to resolved the boundary dispute .

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Imphal city awarded best bsup city award under jnnurm

Manipur Information Centre
NEW DELHI, December 13: Imphal City of Manipur was awarded the Best Basic Service to Urban Poor (BSUP) City Award under JNNURM in Small & Special Category States/Union Territories for 2010-11 in a glittering function of the National Conference on Jawaharlal Nehru Urban Renewal Mission (JnNURM) held at Vigyan Bhavan here today to mark the sixth anniversary of the launching of JNNURM in the year 2005.
The Award comprised of a trophy, a letter of appreciation and cash incentive of Rs.3.00 lakhs in cheque.
Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh who was also Minister in charge of Municipal Administration, Housing & Urban Delopment (MAHUD) received the award from the Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh in the presence of Union Minister of Urban Development Kamal Nath and Union Minister of Housing & Urban Poverty Alleviation Kumari Selja.
S. Sunderlal Singh, Commissioner (MAHUD), Manipur, N. Raghumani Singh, Chairperson of the Imphal Municipal Council and N. Gitkumar Singh, Director(MAHUD) & Chief Town Planner, Manipur accompanied the Manipur Chief Minister.
The Award was given to Imphal City by the Union Ministry of Housing & Urban Poverty Alleviation in recognition of the excellent modalities, approach and performance made by the State Government and the Imphal Municipal Council for construction of 1250 dwelling units for the urban poor in Imphal City.

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AFSPA not suitable to fight insurgency

Imphal, Dec 13: A Delhi based women rights group on Wednesday said the controversial Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) should not be used as a tool to curb insurgency problem in any part of the country because the Act commits various atrocities, rebuffing it as an anti-democratic, unconstitutional and rampant violation of human rights. The Government of India should review its stand on AFSPA and reconsider the wishes of the people who are raising voice to repeal the Act, said Aruna Roy, president of National federation for Indian Women (NFIW).
Aruna came to Manipur on Wednesday to show solidarity and support to Irom Chanu Sharmila who is on fast over11 years on the demand of withdrawal of AFSPA from Manipur. “We should render utmost support to Sharmila and civil societies, particularly the women NGOs and join the struggle in an all out effort to fight against AFSPA”, Aruna told a press conference here today. She also said AFSPA should not be an option to counter insurgency problem in any part of the country but the problem should be tackled by a more suitable act which does not harm the public and violate their rights.
Asked about the way in which National Rural Employment Generation Scheme (NREGS) is being implemented in the State, Aruna said the people of Manipur are not fully aware of the scheme and needed mass awareness programme on it through putting up of billboards in every corner of the State where their rights are clearly written through which they can understand their rights. “If the people know their rights that they should get from NREGS, the authorities could be prevented from wrong doing in implementing the scheme”, she further asserted.
Anni Raja, general secretary of NFIW who was also present at the press conference said, “It is easily comprehensible that more than 10 years of fasting by Sharmila as well as the nude protest staged by a group of women in front of Kangla here showed atrocities are committed by security forces under the AFSPA.”
AFSPA is a political question and it should be solved only through political means, she said.

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Cabinet clears three important bills to combat corruption

New Delhi , Dec 13 (ANI): The Union Cabinet on Tuesday cleared three important draft legislations, which include the Judicial Accountability Bill, Whistleblowers’ Bill and the Citizens’ Charter Bill, to battle corruption and ensure transparency.
The decision in this regard was taken at a Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh here this evening.
The Cabinet decision on Food Security Bill was, however, postponed today as the allies of the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) Government at the Centre wanted more discussions on it.
The discussion on Food Security Bill will now be taken in the next cabinet meeting.
Communist Party of India (Marxist) lawmaker Sitaram Yechury on Tuesday said the Prime Minister should be brought under the ambit of the Lokpal Bill.
Yechury said that his party would raise this issue at an all-party meet to be held on Wednesday.
“The one issue on which it (Ombudsman Bill) was not becoming a law in the last 20 years was on the question of inclusion of the Prime Minister. Now, we have all along maintained that Prime Minister should be included,” said Yechury.
“There was a big argument on the adequate safeguards for certain areas. So, I said that we can discuss but in the name of safeguards you cannot absolve the Prime Minister for this responsibility of being open for questioning on the issues of corruption,” he added.
Yechury further said the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) should also be included under the anti-graft legislation.
“With regard to the CBI on issues of corruption; yes on issues of corruption, the CBI should be under the supervision of the Lokpal,” he said.
The government is expected to hold discussions with its alliance partners on the Lokpal Bill today. An all-party meeting will be held on Wednesday to evolve consensus on the issue.
Veteran social activist Anna Hazare had observed a token daylong protest fast at the Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Sunday to pressurise the government for passing a strong Lokpal Bill in the ongoing Winter Session of Parliament.
Yechury also spoke on the contentious issue of the Mullaperiyar Dam, saying he would appeal to the Prime Minister to hold a meeting with leaders from the neighbouring southern states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala to resolve the ongoing dispute.
“We recognise the need of water for Tamil Nadu is absolutely genuine and required, and we understand also after the recent tremors in the Idukki district, the fear that is there in the people of Kerala, whether the safety of the dam,” said Yechury.
“Now, these two are important issues, the case is before the Supreme Court and we want the Prime Minister to take the initiative, to call all the concerned groups and to ensure there is no outbreak of tensions that can lead to unnecessary complications,” he added.
Kerala and Tamil Nadu are locked in a dispute over the dam located in Idduki District. The dam and the river are located in Kerala, but the dam is controlled and operated by Tamil Nadu. The safety of the dam has been a matter of concern and a point of dispute between the states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
While Tamil Nadu, the custodian of the structure, wants to increase the water level in the reservoir, Kerala has been insisting that it be reduced from the current 136 feet to 120 feet.
Kerala apprehends that this past-expiry date dam could crash and cause untold destruction in the state.
Kerala is arguing for the construction of a new dam at Mullaperiyar in place of the existing one, which is being opposed by Tamil Nadu.

Thoubal incident uncivilized : Indira

The aspiring candidate of BJP from Thoubal A/C Indira while meeting the press at the office of BJP Manipur State office today said, the CM O. Ibobi planned to disturb the one day BJP Mahila Morcha convention held at Thoubal Moijing on December 11 last.
Stating the incident as an uncivilized one She said, the disturbance continued as O. Ibobi, CM and his workers planned two days ahead of the convention.
Such attack will defame democracy. Shri O. Ibobi came to Thoubal as a beggar and he is at present taking shelter at Thoubal but there is a qualified person at Thoubal therefore he should leave the area.
Taking part in the press meet, one Narjit Hussain said, Congress workers shouted slogans like go back Indira, Dr. Najma Heptula go back. A policeman identified as Itum now posted at a PS under Imphal west district broke the glasses of vehicles.
The national VP, Dr. Najama Heptula tried to annonce some packages for minorities but did not announce as the meeting was disturbed he further told the media.

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Sanajaoba death anniversary

The Second death anniversary of (L) Prof. N. Sanajaoba, former dean of Law Guwahati University was held at the premises of Ojha Sanajaoba memorial complex, Khurai Lairikyengbam Makha Leikai today.
Prol. I.S. Khaidem, former VC, Mu, Prof. N. Rajmohon, president of Ojha Sanajaoba memorial trust graced the occasion as chief guest president and Dr. Arambam Lokendra former director, AVRC, MU, Prof. Sairem Nilbir former principal, DM College of commerce, Prof. N. Joykumar deptt of history, MU also, attended the function as guests of honours.
The speakers remembered the contributions of Prof. N. Sanajaoba for the cause of Manipur.

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SAINIK SHOOL IMPHAL INAUGURATES ATHLETIC MEET 2011-12

Sainik School Imphal, a premier institution of the country in children’s schooling inaugurated its 37th Annual Athletic Meet today, the 12th Dec 2011, Monday. A Torch relay was held from Tulihal Airport, the Olympia of Sainik School Imphal where the school was raised on 07 Oct 1971 and the relay spanned an approximate distance of 17 km amidst cheers and applause by the alumni of the school who flanked the torch bearers at important junctions along the road. The relay culminated when the sacred flame was lit at the ramparts of the Fort erected at the school premises on the occasion of the Athletic Meet.
Brig KB Chand, Dy GOC, HQ 57 Mtn Div graced the Inaugural Ceremony and declared the meet open. The athletic events started after a solemn march past and oath taking ceremony by the athlete cadets of the school. The school is undisputably the leader in football having represented the Sainik Schools in the various editions of the Subroto Mukerjee Football Cup Tournament in both Under-14 and Under-17 categories, thereby capping more than 30 cadets the status of national player. The school is the proud alma mater of star footballers namely Mr Somatai Saiza and Mr M Bijen Singh. Cdt Bikash of class IX bagged the ‘Best Player Award’ in Under 14 category in the Inter-Zonal Sainik Schools Football Championship held at Sainik School Sujanpur Tira from 23 Aug to 27 Aug 2011. Cdt Ansar Mustafa of class X won a Gold Medal in the 12th National Junior and Sub-Junior Muai Thai Championship held at Bangaluru.
All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination is being held on 08 Jan 2012 for admission to class VI and class IX. The final day for prospectus and application form is on 15 Dec 2011.

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Advent Christmas celebrated

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Imphal, Dec 12: 10 Assam Rifles under the aegis of Loktak brigade of Red Shield Division celebrated Advent Christmas on 11 Dec 2011 in unit location at Noney. This is the start of the Christmas season and the unit decided to celebrate it with everyone so that the happiness is shared and spread.
The program was organized in the convey ground of 10 AR where both civilians of Nonei and pers of 10 AR got together to celebrate the event. The guest of honour for the event was Col Ajay Sharma, Commandant 10 Assam Rifles. The event had Rev Sangaimei Gangmei as the speaker. The afternoon was laced with prayers, scripture reading and benediction. Apart from these special numbers were presented by schools of Noney. The program was followed by Christmas lunch which was enjoyed by everyone.

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AR trains personnel in Myanmarese language

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Imphal, Dec 12: Foreign Language School (Myanmarese) being run under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) achieved a major milestone today as
first batch of 28 students passed out of the school with flying colours. It was a major achievement for the school which was established on 01 July 2010. The school besides training personnel from Assam Rifles also trains troops from other Central Armed Police Forces. The
training would help personnel from these forces who are responsible for Indo-Myanmar border to interact with Myanmerese authorities on various issues from time to time and create bonhomie. The 72 weeks course was attended by 24 students from Assam Rifles, two from BSF and one student each from CRPF & CISF. The chief guest for the graduation ceremony, Major General UK Gurung, YSM, IGAR(South) awarded the certificates to the students on successful completion of the course in a brief ceremony held at the Foreign Language School at Mantripukhri, Imphal.

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Recognition of new tribes

Imphal, Dec 12 NNN : The student leaders of Inpui, Liangmai and Zeme tribes on behalf of the student community in particular and the people in general have expressed their heartfelt gratitude to the Union Minister for Tribal Affairs, Government of India for taking initiative in introducing the bill relating to tribe recognition of Zeme, Liangmai, Rongmei and Inpui tribes on December 7 in the winter session of Parliament.
In a joint statement, All Inpui Students Union president NK James, Liangmai Naga Katimai Ruangdi (LNKR) president NK Job and All Zeme Students Union president Ellia Newme said on Monday that they are looking forward that the Union minister will continue to look into the matter and take up necessary action on passing the bill during the ongoing Parliament session in greater interest of the tribes .

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Cycle odyssey to make a difference

MNS; Chayan Mondal, 23 years, resident of 24 Parganas of West Bengal had set out on a cycle journey to promote the cause of Eye Donation in Nov 2010. The cycle expedition will cover 27,000 kms in approximately 450 days. He is a member of International Eye Bank, Kolkata and is promoting the cause of Eye Donation through the length and breadth of the country. Mr Gautam Mohan Chakraborty, Police Commissioner, West Bengal flagged him off on 07 Nov 2010. He has travelled from Kolkata to Southern India followed by Western, Northern and now Eastern India, binding the country through a unique expedition for a Noble cause. On 12 Dec 2011, that is after 13 months and 04 days of his journey, he was flagged off by Lt Col K S Bisht, Second in Command 33 Assam Rifles from Moirang Sendra. During interaction, Mr Chayan Mondal brought out his dream to eradicate blindness and enlightening the general population. Considering the fact that one third of worlds blinds are Indians, he has realized that awareness is a key factor. As per statistics available one crore thirty lakh people are blind in our country. Out of these, thirty lakh people can get back their vision through cornea grafting which will require thirty lakh posthumous corneas. Mr Chayan Mondal believes that Eye Donation is a Noble gesture which can enable nearly thirty lakh people to see. In his journey, he has engaged in photography to capture beautiful facets of our beloved Nation. 33 Assam Rifles wishes him all success and good luck in his endeavours. He has proceeded on NH2 to Churachandpur, on his onward journey to Aizawal. He can be reached on his mobile number 08902361276.

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Rich tributes paid to women freedom fighters

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Imphal, Dec 12:
The state level Nupee Lal memorial celebration was held at Nupilal Memorial Complex today.
Ph. Parijat, agriculture minister, IFCD minister N. Biren graced the occasion as chief guest and president respectively.
The gathering led by the dignitaries paid floral tributes to the memorial statue of Nupi Lal.
Ph. Parijat said, to organize the day far and wide, the December 12 has benn a state holiday.
This shows that govt. treats and honours the role of Manipuri women. The state women are taking various responsibilities in many incidents when the males fell into grief, the women could save them. He was of the view that women should being a various responsibilities for a better Manipur. Minister N. Biren said, the first Nupi Lal started in 1904 when British sent all the males of Manipur to fetch teak trees from Burma for the construction of Bunglaws.
The second Nupi Lal was against the artificial scarcity of food. All the movements of the Manipuri women were successful.
Till today, the women are taking important responsibilities against various wiolent activities ina democratic way. He was of the view that women of Manipur should do good works and will bring laurels for the state.
A Nupi Lal drama jointly presented by Nupi Lal memorial assn. Nupi Lal and Khongjom war memorial society was also staged.
The health and family welfare minister L. Jayentakumar, N. Mangi, MLA, top officials of state govt. also attended the function.
Meanwhile, Smt. Ketuki Devi, President of state level Nupi Lal Ningshing Lamjel organizing committee flagged off altogether 471 women for the Nupi Lal ningshing lamjel 2011 from the Nupi Lal Complex.
Smt. Thoudam Ekasini stood first position in 60 above while Smt. K. Sonia Devi also stood first position in the race in between 39-49 years.
Though men have been dominating women for centuries, the women of Manipur have a unique place in the history of the State that can unquestionably facilitate them to be the dominant opposite group over men in Manipur.This was stated by State Agriculture Minister Ph. Parijat while speaking as a chief guest at the observation of Nupilal Day at Nupilal Complex here on Monday.
On December 12, 1939, Manipuri women fought against the British for exporting rice in other states when the people were starved owing to scarcity of rice that even one kg of rice was not found in the market during those days. Nupilal is also known as “Women war” by the British, Parijat remembered on the occasion.
Nupilal Day is observed across the State on December 12.
The first Nupilal broke out in the year 1904 during which thousands of Manipuri women stormed the residence of the British political agent Calle Maxwel to protest exporting of rice to other states. However, the uprising was timely controlled and stopped by the British.
Again, the Nupilal which broke out on December12, 1939 injured many rebellion women in their sacrificial movement against the artificial famine like situation, the minister added.
IFCD minister N. Biren Singh who was also present at the event said Manipuri women have to play a big role in bringing the State in the streamline as they did in the past.
National Federation of Indian Women president Aruna Roy and its secretary Ani Raja who also attended at the observation paid floral tributes to the departed souls of those women who bravely took part in the women war of 1939.
The MPP Chanura Marup has observed the 72nd Nupilal today at Party office Mapal Kangjeibung. Dr. Nimaichand Luwang president MPP, Dr. L. Chandramani ex dy. CM, L. Jatra ex-minister, S. Umananda vice president MPP, O. Thoibi Devi president MPP Chanura Marup, R.k. Kunjeshori Devi working president MPP Chanura Marup spoke at the occasion. Floral tributes were also paid to the photos of women who fought the then British during the Nupilal 1939 Dec. 12.
The All Manipur Nupi Marup also observed the 72nd Nupi Lal today at Manipur Press Club Major Khul. P. Parijat, minister Agriculture, Aruna Roy president national federation of Indian women New Delhi, Annie Raja general secy national federation of Indian Women New Delhi, N. Mangi MLA, S. Sorojini Devi president All Manipur Nupi Marup, M. Sakhi Devi V.P All Manipur Nupi Marup, Y. Ibeni Devi former president All Manipur Nupi Marup were on the presidium members.
The BJP Manipur Pradesh also observed the 72nd Nupi Lal today at Party Office. The observation was also held at Bangladesh.

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Attack on Heptullah raised in RS

Imphal, Dec 12: The BJP on Monday demanded imposition of President’s Rule in Manipur and a CBI inquiry into the incident where party’s vice president Najma Heptullah and her supporters were allegedly attacked by supporters of Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh during a public meeting yesterday following which a ruckus occurred over the issue during zero hour in Rajya Sabha today.
Informing about the pandemonium in the Parliament over the issue, Manipur Pradesh BJP president Sh. Shantikumar told the media here that the party’s central leaders today took up the matter with regard to the incident that occurred in the home constituency of Chief Minister Ibobi.
BJP national spokesperson Prakash Javedkar raised the issue during zero hour of Parliament around 12; 30 pm and informed it that the party’s vice president Najma Heptullah, who was in Manipur on a three-day visit, was attacked by Congress workers threatening the lives of Heptullah and her supporters during a public meeting at Thoubal, the home constituency of Chief Minister Ibobi.
Javedkar, who was backed by party’s leader Alluwalia, strongly demanded imposition of President’s Rule in Manipur and urged the house to initiate a CBI inquiry into the incident so that a free and fair poll could be conducted in the State, Shantikumar added. Earlier in the day, a BJP team led by Prakash Javedkar also met the Prime Minister and briefed him the incident which they termed as “unfortunate” and demanded imposition of President’s Rule in Manipur, he further informed.

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Woman shot at

Imphal, Dec 12: A 43-year-old woman received gunshot wound when one of her neighbours attacked her over a debt at Sagolband Bojoygovinda Leikai in Imphal West district under Lamphel police station on Monday. The accused is absconding.
The victim has been identified as R.K. Thabaton, 43 D/o R.K. Modhusana, a resident of Sagolband Bijoygovinda while the accused was one R.K. Naocha, 28 S/o R.K. Sanatomba of Sagolband Bijoygovinda Mamang Leikai. Thabaton was rushed to the RIMS hospital after she sustained one bullet injury on her left thigh in the attack.
Sources said the homestead of the victim, Thabaton has been mortgaged for the last four years to one Kiranmala, a cousin of the accused and a few days before, the mortgager was asked to return the money she borrowed and warned that she would be vacated from the debt land within 10 days. Today being the last day of the dateline, the mortgagee, Kiranmala came to the residence along with her cousin Naocha this morning only to have an altercation as Thabaton failed to give back the money.
According to eyewitnesses, Kiranmala and Naocha left the residence after a brief quarrel but Naocha returned to the house with zipping a gun under his belt and fired two rounds at Thabaton and her husband Bijoy after calling them out at the courtyard. One gunshot hit on the left thigh of Thabaton and the other missed. A case has been registered in connection with the incident at the Lamphel police station and the mother of the accused, R.K. Prnimashi was also in their custody for investigation on the weapon her son possessed, a police source said.

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Winter cup 2011 grand finale

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Imphal, Dec 12: 10 Assam Rifles under the aegis of Loktak brigade of Red Shield Division organized the Winter Cup 2011 at Noney in conjunction with the Zeliangrong Union. This edition of Winter Cup, which is conducted every year during December at Nonei, is special as for the first time teams from far off places have been invited to participate in the tournament.
The finals was played between Longmai Youth Football Club and 10 Assam Rifles football team on 11 Dec 2011. The teams that reached the finals had tough competition from other teams in the knock out phase. Dignitaries both of civil organization and 10 Assam Rifles were present for the grand event. The chief guest for the event was Commandant 10 Assam Rifles, Col Ajay Sharma. A total of 2000 pers had congregated in the Longmai common ground for the final.
The match was evenly contested with both teams getting a fair chance at the goal. It was only by the 30th min of the first half that the deadlock could be broken by 10 Assam Rifles. This was the score till half time after which both the teams came back with extra zeal to score goals and win their match. 10 Assam Rifles again scored a goal in the 65th min and 80th min of the match to seal the win and become the winners of WINTER CUP 2011. The winning team 10 Assam Rifles got Rs 50,000 in prize money, the runner up team got Rs 20,000 and the semi finalists got Rs 5,000 as cash prize. Apart from these prizes best player, best goalkeeper and fair play award for the competition was also given.

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ULFA claims minister worked for it

Guwahati, Dec 12 NNN: The anti-talk faction of ULFA headed by Paresh Barua has claimed today that Assam’s cabinet minister Himanta Biswa Sarma was a member of the outlawed outfit one time.
The ULFA in an email statement said Himanta Biswa Sarma who is the health minister in Tarun Gogoi ministry had betrayed the people’s cause by aligning with forces of ‘colonial India’.
Reacting sharply to this allegation, Himanta Biswa Sarma dismissed the ULFA’s allegation by saying that why did the outfit take more than 15 years to ‘expose’ his underground link. Himanta has been in politics for over 15 years now. “I think Paresh Barua (ULFA commander-in-chief) and his boys have lost their mental balance,” he said.
Reacting to the ULFA’s threat to target non-locals if the government did not withdraw counter-insurgency operations by armed forces, Sarma on Sunday ridiculed the outfit’s brand of revolution. “In an age when the press of a button can wipe out three-four countries at a time, they show their strength by planting bombs under rickshaws and railway tracks,” he said.
“His (Sarma’s) flippancy, spinelessness and lack of knowledge were the reasons why he had to leave the Ulfa,” said Ulfa publicity secretary Arunodoi Dohotia in an email statement. “But he and members of his government chose to be subservient to New Delhi unlike West Bengal’s Mamata Banerjee who holds her own despite being with the colonial forces. Her dealing with New Delhi vis-à-vis Bangladesh is an example,” ULFA said.
The allegation of ULFA is purported to be on the basis of two Terrorist And Disruptive Activities (Tada) cases against Sarma in 1991.
The cases pertained to alleged collection of extortion money by Sarma on behalf of the Ulfa. The case diaries went ‘missing’ later on prompting the Gauhati High Court in August 2009 to order the government to furnish details about the cases. Assam chief minister Tarun Gogoi said in Juky last year that he would order a CID probe into the missing Tada case diaries after RTI activist Akhil Gogoi claimed to have recovered the missing case diaries.

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Withdrawal of AFSPA

The issue of partial revocation of AFSPA from some districts of J&K was discussed in the United Headquarters (UHQ) meeting held at Jammu on 09.11.2011. Decisions on matters affecting security are taken after evaluation of the situation on the ground and after detailed consultations among the Central Government, State Governments concerned and the Security Forces. […]

The issue of partial revocation of AFSPA from some districts of J&K was discussed in the United Headquarters (UHQ) meeting held at Jammu on 09.11.2011.
Decisions on matters affecting security are taken after evaluation of the situation on the ground and after detailed consultations among the Central Government, State Governments concerned and the Security Forces.
This information was given by Defence Minister Shri AK Antony in a written reply to ShriGopinathMunde and others in LokSabha today.

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Bomb

Two persons who came on a Honda Activa black in colour and having no registration number presented a Chinese hand grenade at the residence of Bijoy Koijam, MLA and Chairman of State Planning Board.
The incident took place at his residence at Thongju Pheija Leitong this afternoon around 12.15 p.m. The youths asked if MLA and his younger brother warjit Koijam and in the house. The incident took place when the MLA was campaigning election at Ucheckon area.
No arrests were made in this connection.

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