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NPF alleges

Imphal, Feb 8 NNN: The Naga People’s Front (NPF), Chandel unit said that after the enduring all threat perception caused by supporters of Indian National Congress (INC) candidate in Tengnoupal assembly constituency and SS. Olish, the independent candidate of Chandel constituency in the voting process in both the constituencies of Chandel district, it has gone “beyond our toleration” by the persisting creation of fear psychosis by deploying heavily armed Manipur police commandos in the re-poll polling stations on 4th February 4.
The NPF said not satisfied with their scheme to ignite violence during election process, SS. Olish, the independent candidate of Chandel constituency in connivance with the state security forces, is all out to target NPF workers and victimize them as unlawful elements by attempting to lodge FIR. “While she had enjoyed full proof security to campaign in the election process, SS Olish blames the NPF workers to malign the good image of the NPF party,” alleged the Chandel unit of NPF.
Strongly taking note of the intention to harass and torture the NPF workers of Chandel divisional unit in connivance with the state security personnel, such criminal attempts would not be healthy for the society and may affect the social harmony of the state, the NPF, Chandel unit stated. In this regard, many complaints were lodged through the concerned authority for necessary remedial action. The state security personnel as well as the Assam Rifles in connivance with INC workers in Tengnoupal (ST) A/C had physically and psychologically harassed, detained and abducted the NPF workers. The NPF agents of Khudei Khullen who were abducted before the polling day are now sent to jail by lodging fabricated allegation, the NPF alleged.
It alleged that the NPF Chandel divisional unit who advocated peaceful voting through exercising their respective franchise has become a soft target due to incorrect inputs highlighted in the print media. The factual event that the voters of Chandel district encountered was not rightly highlighted, it added.
“If the trend of victimizing the NPF workers by the security personnel instigated by SS. Olish is not restrained in time, it would be termed as an attempt to murder democracy in the country. The Election Commission of India and its state organs are earnestly appealed to advise the state authority to uphold social tranquility for the betterment of the state,” the NPF cautions.

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NPF alleges

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School furniture

Mail News Service Imphal, Feb 8: As part of a Military Civic Action programme school furniture was handed over to children in Yang Khullen in Senapati District by 5 Assam Rifles of the Senapati Brigade. The ceremony was organised by 5 Assam Rifles in the school premises and graced by the presence of Sub/GD V […]

Mail News Service
Imphal, Feb 8: As part of a Military Civic Action programme school furniture was handed over to children in Yang Khullen in Senapati District by 5 Assam Rifles of the Senapati Brigade.
The ceremony was organised by 5 Assam Rifles in the school premises and graced by the presence of Sub/GD V K Limbu, school dignitaries and other village members.

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Repoll in five Keirao PS demanded

Imphal, Feb 8 : Around 300 votes were allegedly cast by illegal means in Keirao constituency of Imphal East district in the recent polls to the Manipur assembly, and that also in the presence of a single polling agent of a particular party. The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) has been requested for re-poll in five booths under the constituency.
Md. Wahidur Rahman, the election agent of Indian National Congress (INC) candidate Md. Allauddin Khan who contested the polls from 6-Keirao constituency, told a press meet at the Manipur Press Club here on Wednesday that he has requested the State CEO Lawmkunga to take up necessary action against those individuals who indulged in poll rigging in 6-Keirao constituency’s five booths.
In a representation written to the CEO, the election agent informed the latter that around 300 votes were cast by unfair means in five booths of 6-Keirao constituency and the electorate included dead persons and those who were out of station. During the voting, only one polling agent of a particular party was present.
He also demanded re-poll in the said polling booths—Heibong Makhong Junior High School, Heibong Makhong Junior Left Wing, Ideal high School South Wing, Ideal High School North Wing and Girls’ LP School.

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Repoll in five Keirao PS demanded

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Three UDLF (B) cadres shot dead

In a major operation based on specific information 33 Field Regiment of the Red Shield Division eliminated three cadres of United Democratic Liberation Front (Break away), UDLF (B) and apprehended one cadre. On specific information regarding presence of armed UDLF (B) militants at Upender Basti, Hailakandi, Assam, troops of 33 Field Regiment alongwith police launched an operation in the area. Seeing the Army the militants opened fire. The troops retaliated and in the ensuing gun fight three UDLF (B) cadres were killed and one cadre was injured. One AK 56 Rifle, one point 303 Rifle alongwith a large quantity of ammunition and magazines were recovered. The apprehended cadre was given first aid and handed over to the Police Station Ramnathpur, Hailakandi alongwith the mortal remain of the three.

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“26/11 Mumbai Incident Changed Security Matrix” : Antony

Mail News Service
New Delhi, Feb 8:The Defence Minister Shri AK Antony spent two days with the Indian Navy on Feb 07-08,2012. The Defence Minister was given a glimpse of the expansive scope and scale of the Indian Navy’s annual Theatre Level Readiness and Operational Exercise (TROPEX) over the two day visit with the Chief of Naval Staff Admiral NirmalVerma and the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command Vice Admiral AK Chopra in company.
In the backdrop, were two completely networked fleets, widely dispersed across seas in the Indian Ocean, operating in a dense electronic environment to match their professional and technical proficiency. New platforms, weapons sensors, communication systems and tactics were being tested and tried to optimize the net combat power of the fleets. Over forty surface combatants of various classes, submarines and a large number of aircraft including UAVs are participating in the exercise. As would be the case in any operation of the twenty first century, the exercise had a jointmanship element as IAF aircraft such as AWACS, Sukhois, Mirages and Jaguars also participated.
‘No Limits’, the motto of INS Shivalik where the Defence Minister first landed, best described the scale of the Indian Naval operational exercise. The Defence Minister witnessed INS Shivalik execute, various evolutions including a ‘surface gun shoot’ and Jackstay with INS Shakti in copy book fashion. Incidentally, it maybe recalled that the Defence Minister had commissioned INS Shivalik on Apr 29, 2010 and Admiral Verma had commissioned INS Shakti on October 01, 2011. The integration of INS Shivalik and INS Shakti as fully operational components of the Eastern Fleet in such a short span of time reflected the efficiency and professionalism of Indian Navy’s training and operational methodology.
Whereas the quick integration of new ships was a reflection of the Indian Navy’s high standards of professionalism in operations and training, the sustenance of potency and combat efficiency of a couple of surface combatants over a few decades old, reflected the Indian Navy’s sound maintenance practices and technical prowess.
The transformation of the Indian Navy to a future ready network enabled force was epitomised in INS Shivalik but the Defence Minister also saw a reflection of the same on his visit to INS Viraat. INS Viraat, the Flag ship of the Western Fleet, demonstrated the power of a networked force as operational plots and pictures from remote sensors were transferred and collated in a flash to present a comprehensive picture of the Battlespace and effect optimal use of the weapons on board the various potent ships. The recently upgraded Sea Harriers proved their lethality with ranges extended by Air to Air refueling and BVR missiles. Su 30MKI aircraft, Mirages and Jaguars, being directed by an IAF AWACS, operating over sea for the first time tested the Air Defence capability of the INS Viraat even as the ships were operating in a Multi- threat scenario. During this battle the Defence Minister witnessed, first hand, the potency of the upgraded Sea Harriers particularly in the networked environment.
A critical part of Anti Missile Defence being Surface to Air Missiles (SAM), the Defence Minister witnessed the successful interception of a fast, low flying, Surface to Surface missile by a SAM. A clear night with a full moon laid an idyllic setting for this demonstration of power and professionalism.
The Defence Minister witnessed a successful and impressive launch of the Brahmos, supersonic long range anti shipping missile, from a recently up-graded Ranvir class destroyer. This was particularly satisfying as the launch of the missile was an affirmation of our indigenous weapon capabilities.
The Defence Minister also witnessed a full scale air power demonstration from INS Viraat with Seakings, Sea Harriers and Chetaks participating. Whilst on board INS Viraat, Shri Antony was also shown the reputed professionalism of the MARCOS as they carried out a precision landing on the flight deck in the middle of the sea using Combat Free Fall technique.
Addressing the ‘Viraatees’ he said he was “very very happy to be on India’s most prestigious INS Viraat” the Minister added that by early next year the Indian Navy is likely to operate one more aircraft carrier Vikramaditya and the Indigenous Aircraft Carrier some years later. Stating that 26/11 changed the security matrix he said that the entire nation now acknowledges the critical requirement of maritime security and the important role of the Indian Navy. Complementing the men on their professionalism, the Minister added “…wherever we go (abroad), Indian Navy is the most sought after service…numerous countries want more cooperation with the Indian Navy.
Acknowledging the difficult working conditions afloat, the Defence Minister said “I know how more ships alone is not important, your welfare is also very important. I assure you one by one we are improving your service conditions and living conditions”. The Minister assured the men that he would do “whatever is humanly possible” to improve the conditions of service. On completion of his two day visit, very happy with what he saw, Shri Antony said “The Indian Navy is increasing its capability to meet their ever increasing challenges and responsibility successfully. The country is proud of the capabilities and dedication of the Indian Navy”. He expressed his confidence in the IN by saying “We can be confident that maritime security including coastal security of our country is in the safe hands of the Indian Navy”.
TROPEX 2012 will continue over the next few days and the successful missile launches and interceptions, uninterrupted seamless operations in a networked condition with BVR interceptions herald the emergence of a capable and potent ‘future ready’ Indian Navy.

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Journey into History of Bankers

Sameer Pushp
PIB Feature
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) did not become the ‘Bank of the Bankers’ in a day. It’s been a long and tough journey of evolution, consolidation, policy changes and reforms that shaped it to be an institution with a difference. Legislation to set up the RBI was first introduced in January 1927, and after seven years in March 1934, the enactment became an accomplished fact. It is one of the oldest central banks in the developing countries. Its formative years have been eventful. Its efforts to adapt central banking functions was neither deep-rooted nor widespread, the special responsibilities including those of exchange control to shoulder with the outbreak of World War II was a great responsibility thrust upon in the very first decade of its existence. Its transformation from a privately owned institution to a nationalized undertaking and its new role in the economy with the advent of independence was formidable.
Over the years when RBI embarked upon the path of its growth there are many anecdotes that are wrapped in the footprints of time.Prior to the establishment of the RBI in 1935, the principal functions of a central bank were performed by the Government of India primarily, and to a smaller extent, by the Imperial Bank of India, since its establishment in 1921. The regulation of note issue, the management of foreign exchange and the custody of the nation are metallic and foreign exchange reserves were the responsibilities of the Government of India. The Imperial Bank acted as banker to Government and to a limited extent as a bankers’ bank, in addition to its primary functions as a commercial bank. By the time the Reserve Bank came to be established, organized banking in India had developed to an extent and an important element of this sector which comprised foreign banks were generally referred to as Exchange Banks.
In 1941, Karachi office was mainly a currency office having a small strength of about 75 staff members. At that time currency notes, which were mostly in the domination of Rs. 100 and Rs. 1000 were issued circle wise; they were a legal tender throughout undivided India.
Names of circles of issue, viz; Mumbai, Kanpur, Calcutta, Madras, Karachi, Lahore; used to be printed on the notes. Each circle has to maintain member- wise record of notes issued and cancelled from time to time. If issued notes of Karachi circle were collected in Calcutta, they had to be brought to Karachi and brunt there after noting the cancelled numbers in the issue ledgers. The ledgers containing individual number of notes issued & cancelled. In any case any note having the same number as the one on the cancelled note was detected, an inquiry used to be conducted.
In 1946, when Rs. 1000 notes were demonetize some people exchanged their notes for Rs. 500 to Rs. 600 per piece, which were individually exchanged at the RBI counters- one or two pieces to the income-tax department. Banks and other corporate bodies had changed their higher denomination notes with smaller denomination. Thus, they could oblige their customers and acquaintances by exchange of notes in their names. In those days, one-rupee silver coins used to be examined by cashiers for their genuineness by striking them on the wooden counter or wooden tables at a very fast speed. They could identify counterfeit coins just by listening to the sound of each coin. The RBI was truly musical those days.
In early 40’s, senior officials posts in RBI were filled up by the promotions from the existing staff and/or taking staff in deputation from the Imperial Bank of India. The final interview used to be held at central board of Directors at Calcutta. After partition officers from Karachi were asked to report to Mumbai office in 1947. When it came to women staff, there were hardly any on the Bank’s rolls on that time. The few who joined being mainly telephone operators. The first lady to be taken up for a clerical work joined in early forties and the first to be recruited directly as an officer was Miss Dharma Venkatraman who joined in March 1949. Gradually the numbers increased.
According to a data women formed less than 8 per cent of the total staff in January 1968; which is around 18 per cent.
Pages of history tell us that there were in fact very few Europeans recruits other than those who originally came from the Imperial Bank. This was mainly due to the efforts of Deputy Governor Nanavati who wanted the maximum opportunities to be given to the Indians. In the matter of staff he stood for Indianisation of as much as buying India made articles. In this connection, it is of interest to know that when the office raised objections to buying of India made clocks on the ground that they stopped working frequently. Shri Nanavati remarked that, “it did not matter even if all clocks in the bank come to a standstill.”
However, it is very interesting to learn that the Secretary of State for India favored a leisurely time-table, for several reasons for the enactment of RBI as an institution. First, apart from the time necessary to make the preliminary arrangements, some of the pre-conditions envisaged for the establishment of the Bank, such as, improvement of the budgetary position of the Government and the return of the normal export surplus, required to be fulfilled. These preconditions were time consuming and burdensome. Further, the Secretary of State was of the view that ‘ it would be unfair to hasten the opening of the Reserve Bank until he (the new Finance Member) has had an opportunity of acquainting himself personally with the situation on the spot and been able to form his own judgment on matters. A suggestion put forth by the Government of India that the Bank should start without the function of currency regulation was rejected by the Secretary of State. In the end, a compromise emerged in that the Bank started functioning not as early as the Government of India had desired but not as late as the Secretary of State had envisaged.
One of the important agreements was ‘British Debt Pact with India’ which was signed on the 15th August, 1947. The Government of UK & Government of India signed an interim agreement, to cover the period up to the end of 1947, relating to India’s sterling balances that time. After the meeting of officials from both sides reviewed on economic and financial problems between two countries and probable requirements of India was taken. In the meeting it was agreed that a sum of £ 35 million should be available from India’s existing balance for expenditure in any currency, to be arranged up to December 31st, 1947. In addition, a working balance of £ 30 million will be at the disposal of Reserve Bank of India. In particular both the Governments also agreed that no restrictions will be placed by either Government on the remittances of savings belongings to persons of UK origin who are proceedings to UK to take up permanent residence or a voluntary repatriation of Investments in India by persons resident in UK. Today, RBI is an institution with a difference which works with the objective of ensuring monetary stability, monetary management, foreign exchange, reserves management, government debt management, financial regulation and supervision. It core duties also entails: currency management and operating the credit system to India’s advantage. In addition, since inception the bank has played an active developmental role, particularly for the agriculture and rural sectors. These are the snap shots from pages of history which I could snatch from the long and distinguished journey of the Bank of the Bankers.

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Re-poll demanded in Keirao

IMPHAL, Feb 8 (NNN): Around 300 votes were allegedly cast by illegal means in Keirao… more »

IMPHAL, Feb 8 (NNN): Around 300 votes were allegedly cast by illegal means in Keirao constituency of Imphal East district in the recent polls to the Manipur assembly, and that also in the presence of a single polling agent of a particular party. The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) has been requested for re-poll in five booths under the constituency.

Md. Wahidur Rahman, the election agent of Indian National Congress (INC) candidate Md. Allauddin Khan who contested the polls from 6-Keirao constituency, told a press meet at the Manipur Press Club here on Wednesday that he has requested the State CEO Lawmkunga to take up necessary action against those individuals who indulged in poll rigging in 6-Keirao constituency’s five booths.

In a representation written to the CEO, the election agent informed the latter that around 300 votes were cast by unfair means in five booths of 6-Keirao constituency and the electorate included dead persons and those who were out of station. During the voting, only one polling agent of a particular party was present.

He also demanded re-poll in the said polling booths—Heibong Makhong Junior High School, Heibong Makhong Junior Left Wing, Ideal high School South Wing, Ideal High School North Wing and Girls’ LP School.

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`NPF workers in Chandel persecuted by rivals`

IMPHAL, Feb 8: The Naga People`s Front (NPF), Chandel unit said that after the enduring… more »

IMPHAL, Feb 8: The Naga People`s Front (NPF), Chandel unit said that after the enduring all threat perception caused by supporters of Indian National Congress (INC) candidate in Tengnoupal assembly constituency and SS. Olish, the independent candidate of Chandel constituency in the voting process in both the constituencies of Chandel district, it has gone “beyond our toleration” by the persisting creation of fear psychosis by deploying heavily armed Manipur police commandos in the re-poll polling stations on February 4.

The NPF said not satisfied with their scheme to ignite violence during election process, SS. Olish, the independent candidate of Chandel constituency in connivance with the state security forces, is all out to target NPF workers and victimize them as unlawful elements by attempting to lodge FIR. “While she had enjoyed full proof security to campaign in the election process, SS Olish blames the NPF workers to malign the good image of the NPF party,” alleged the Chandel unit of NPF.

Strongly taking note of the intention to harass and torture the NPF workers of Chandel divisional unit in connivance with the state security personnel, such criminal attempts would not be healthy for the society and may affect the social harmony of the state, the NPF, Chandel unit stated. In this regard, many complaints were lodged through the concerned authority for necessary remedial action. The state security personnel as well as the Assam Rifles in connivance with INC workers in Tengnoupal (ST) A/C had physically and psychologically harassed, detained and abducted the NPF workers. The NPF agents of Khudei Khullen who were abducted before the polling day are now sent to jail by lodging fabricated allegation, the NPF alleged.

It alleged that the NPF Chandel divisional unit who advocated peaceful voting through exercising their respective franchise has become a soft target due to incorrect inputs highlighted in the print media. The factual event that the voters of Chandel district encountered was not rightly highlighted, it added.

“If the trend of victimizing the NPF workers by the security personnel instigated by SS. Olish is not restrained in time, it would be termed as an attempt to murder democracy in the country. The Election Commission of India and its state organs are earnestly appealed to advise the state authority to uphold social tranquility for the betterment of the state,” the NPF cautions.

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MPA greets people on its 25th b`day

IMPHAL, Feb 8: The military affairs committee, United National Liberation Front, has sent its greetings… more »

IMPHAL, Feb 8: The military affairs committee, United National Liberation Front, has sent its greetings to the people of Manipur and the rank and files of other revolutionary groups on the 25th anniversary of its armed wing, the Manipur Peoples’ Army.

In a press statement, the MAC stated that the MPA had continuously carried out an armed struggle to regain the forsaken independence of Manipur and defeat the ‘Indian Occupation Force’. During the last 25 years, the MPA has been involved in more than 160 engagements in the battle-field with the IOF and mad exterminate scores of their soldiers. The outfit understands the need to intensify the arm-struggle to totally uproot the occupational forces from the land, it stated.

With each confrontation with the IOF, the organization has grown in experience and enhanced its capability. The party is also fully aware that it draws its strength from the public and truly believed that the fight for freedom will be successful only if the trust between the public and the revolutionaries are upheld, it added.

Manipur bore the adverse consequences of being neighbors to the economically and militarily powerful state like India. The MAC claimed that armed struggle is the most potent option to wrest self-rule from imperialist India.

Democratic form of struggle has always remained as an alternative. However, recently the use of force and finance supplied by western powers enable the existing regime to successfully quell the democratic struggles for liberation in the Arab countries. Similarly, there is no other struggle than taking up arms to make a powerful state like India bite the dust, it stated.

It questioned on the philosophy behind the Indian government overseeing an administration in Manipur under the shield of military laws like AFSPA for the last five decades since it became a Union Territory in 1958. It alleged, the dependence of governance on inputs supplied by the military is fool-proof evidence that the Indian government is bent on using brute force to suppress the independence of a culturally, linguistically and physiologically different race. The Indian rule will perish as others who have believed in disparity of races have met the same fate, it stated.

The dastardly and violent acts of counter-revolutionary and reactionary groups can neither kill the revolutionary spirit nor dishearten their fighters. On the other hand, the combined strength of the revolutionary groups will easily vanquish them, it added.

In consideration with the sentiment of the public and revolutionary demands, the CorCom was set up by seven different revolutionary groups. UNLF will extend full cooperation for creation of a common command and joint armed unit, it stated.

Operation Singhat in Churachandpur where a joint team of PLA, MPA and Red Army snatched weapons from the enemies was a successful experimentation towards formation of a single armed unit, it stated. The UNLF will support a united war for independence, it said.

The UNLF has offered revolutionary salute to all those who have died in the war waged for independence from India or killed by IOF, it stated, extending its regards to those who were injured in similar circumstances.

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300 trucks stuck in Jiribam for last 5 days due to want of escorts

IMPHAL, Feb 8 : Over 300 loaded trucks bound for Imphal are stranded at Jiribam,… more »

IMPHAL, Feb 8 : Over 300 loaded trucks bound for Imphal are stranded at Jiribam, bordering Assam, along the 225-km-long National Highway 37 for five days due to the absence of armed Manipur paramilitary personnel to escort them. The Jiribam police said the trucks were being provided protection in the interim.

A number of militant groups extort illegal taxes while highwaymen loot passengers occasionally. Some drivers, who had plied in small numbers without armed paramilitary personnel, were waylaid, beaten up on the charge that the owners had not paid various taxes, and their vehicles torched.

As the trucks transport goods regularly, a blockade-like situation prevails in Manipur. Last year, there were blockades for 123 days as the Kuki and the Naga tribals made demands over the formation of a new district. However, the blockade was suspended on December 1 to facilitate a visit by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Congress president Sonia Gandhi on December 3 to inaugurate a slew of new constructions.

Talking to The Hindu, some traders said perishable items in the stranded trucks were rotting. Besides, the transporters were charging more for the inordinate delay. As a result, the traders had to jack up the prices.

Prices of all consumer items and construction materials remain exorbitant. Till recently, fuel was strictly rationed with most of the oil pumps remaining closed. However, at the direction of the Election Commission, the pumps were opened. Sources say that soon after the March 6 counting for the Assembly polls, fuel will become scarce since the trucks and oil tankers cannot be provided armed escorts along the highways on a daily basis.

The other lifeline is National Highway 39 that snakes through Nagaland. Many trucks and oil tankers avoid it fearing extortions and manhandling of the drivers, though the road condition is better.

Raising a highway protection force to prevent blockades by some tribal groups was one of the main election issues of the political parties contesting the January 28 Assembly polls.

Spot inquiry

IMPHAL, Feb 8: A three-member team of Manipur State Commission for Women led by chairperson… more »

IMPHAL, Feb 8: A three-member team of Manipur State Commission for Women led by chairperson D L Ibetombi conducted a spot inquiry on the death of Ashem Inaobi Devi, daughter of Ibemcha Devi of Sekmaijin Mayai Leikai Ningol Khong as part of the ongoing reach out programme of the commission.

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IGNOU centre

IMPHAL, Feb 8: A special study centre of IGNOU was inaugurated today at Manipur Central… more »

IMPHAL, Feb 8: A special study centre of IGNOU was inaugurated today at Manipur Central Jail, Sajiwa. The function was attended by ADGP (HG) and IG in charge of Prisions, PM Goud, Mrs Manju Goud, superintendent of Manipur Central Jail, IK Muivah, IGNOU regional director, D S Dilan among others.

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Samuel clarifies

IMPHAL, Feb 8: The Samuel Jendai Election Steering Committee has refuted the reports that the… more »

IMPHAL, Feb 8: The Samuel Jendai Election Steering Committee has refuted the reports that the former minister and NPF candidate from Tamenglong Ac led an assualt on Phelix Lungthoia,a supporter of his rival MSCP candidate.

In a press release, it turned the table around and charged MSCP supporters of resorting to violence and intimidation against supporters of Samuel Jendai during re-poll at Sonpram on February 4. Presenting its version on the incident involving Lungthoi, the election agent of Samuel recounted that the MSCP worker and his collegues had entered the village despite a prohibition on entry of outsiders on that day. If that was not enough, they started distributingh money to the villagers in violation of the election code of conduct. The election agent also alleged that the MSCP candidate has been using money and muscle power to victimise NPF supporters since many month back in the run up to the elections.

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Army tour

IMPHAL, Feb 8: Members of the national integration tour initiated by the 6/8 of Logtak… more »

IMPHAL, Feb 8: Members of the national integration tour initiated by the 6/8 of Logtak Brigade under the aegis of Red Shield Division visited Taj Mahal at Agra yesterday. The team consisting of 20 students and four teachers and led by Major Suvajit Dey was flagged off from Ningthoukhong on January 30. The children who were given a picturesque and detailed explanation of the timeless history of Diwan-e-Aam, Diwan-e-khas, Sheesh Mahal and Khaas Mahal were enthralled by the spectacular beauty of the national heritage sites.

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Grenade recovered

IMPHAL, Feb 8: 69 Bn CRPF under the command of Helal Firoz today conducted search… more »

IMPHAL, Feb 8: 69 Bn CRPF under the command of Helal Firoz today conducted search operation at Kairang Chingya under Heingang police station in Imphal East district and recovered a Chinese hand grenade and a detonator from the bushes. The recovered items were later handed over to Heingang PS after lodging an FIR.

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MPA greets people on its 25th b`day – KanglaOnline

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MPA greets people on its 25th b`day
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IMPHAL, Feb 8: The military affairs committee, United National Liberation Front, has sent its greetings to the people of Manipur and the rank and files of other revolutionary groups on the 25th anniversary of its armed wing, the Manipur Peoples' Army.

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Sangai fest

IMPHAL, Feb 8: The Manipur Students’ Association Delhi (MSAD) is organising the annual cultural programme… more »

IMPHAL, Feb 8: The Manipur Students’ Association Delhi (MSAD) is organising the annual cultural programme “Sangai Cultural Evening” 2012. The event will be held on the 3rd of March, 2012, at Dusshera Ground, Mukherjee Nagar, North Delhi-09, from 5:00 to 11 pm.

Events such as this, will keep us close to our cultural roots, and serve as a platform for us to assemble and realize our belongingness. The traditional ‘Thabal Chongba’ (Lamtagi Thabal) will be featured as the main attraction of this occasion.

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