Manipur News

IMPHAL, Apr 6: An independent candidate in the outer Manipur (ST) parliamentary constituency at the ensuing 16th Lok Sabha elections, Amarson Sankhil Lamkang has supported NPF candidate Soso Lorho. A press release of the candidate stated on Sunday.

The released said that in consultation and understanding with Lamkang Naga Kver Kunpun (LNKK), an apex body of the Lamkang Naga tribe and candidate himself along with all his workers and supporters pledged to voluntarily support the NPF Candidate Soso Lorho for the interest of the people of Manipur.

The release appeals all his supporters to work for Soso Lorho, the NPF candidate, and his success in the coming LS poll from the outer seat.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/04/ind-candidate-asures-supports-to-soso-lorho/

IMPHAL, Apr 6: A-thirteen-minute long documentary film based on WW-II at Imphal titled ‘The Imphal Campaign’ was released today at the conference hall, Babina Diagnostics Centre, Porompat.

The documentary film is being directed by Aribam Prem Sharma, video journalist, Impact TV and produced by Impact TV.

The release function was also attended by Christopher Johnson, author of Forgotten Army’s Boxes of Lion as the chief guest.

Speaking on the sidelines of the function, Prem Sharma said his documentary is a result of the footages he had collected as a journalist since 2009.

He had never thought that he would be making the film, however, the coming of the Japanese Ambassador to India to Imphal during the three month long anniversary of the Imphal War had prompted him to turn his video clippings to a film.

The documentary is compiled by the video footages he had taken during his visit to the places of Battle of Sangshak, Battle of Imphal, Battle of Red Hills.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/04/documentary-on-wwii-released/

BISHNUPUR, April 5: The closing function of the district level PMEGP Exhibition 2014-15 was organised on Sunday by Manipur Khadi and Village Industries Board at Yaingoi Ningthou Community hall in Bishnupur district.

L Khomei, general manager of the DIC Bishnupur attended as chief guest while L Biren Singh CEO Manipur Khadi Board, Lamphelpat presided and P Loken Singh chairperson of the Manipur Industries Development Council as guest of honour respectively.

During the function, L Biren Singh, ex Development Officer Manipur Khadi Board as resource persons said that beneficiaries should properly train before choosing big budget to apply for loan otherwise the project will not get profit.

Citations were also distributed to stall representatives of the PMEGP beneficiaries of the district.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/04/pmegp-exhibition-held-at-bishnupur/

IMPHAL, April 7: A Non-Governmental Organisation named None of The Above Campaign Committee, Manipur/Kangleipak is waiting the day for a big slap on the face of disloyal political parties of Manipur said chief advisor Jayanta Kumar.

In a press meet held today at Manipur Press Club, Jayenti further said that if the people prefer for NOTA votes in majority over others. Majority votes of NOTA can send a political messages to the concerned that we are quite dissatisfaction in the present democratic body polity and we can shape our own destiny in the state and across the NE region if we are united.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/04/newly-formed-body-campaigns-for-nota/

IMPHAL, April 6: The Maoist Communist Party, Manipur today divulged that it was responsible for locking down some schools functioning in Imphal during the past few days.

A statement issued by Comrade Nonglen Meitei, secretary Publicity and Propaganda, of the outfit explained the steps was taken following the breach of an agreement by some schools authority which was agreed upon in 2011.

It said altogether 12 schools were locked down on the night of April 4 including Tiny Tots, Little Master and Canchipur Catholic School.

In an attempt to rectify the matter the schools were approached thrice but some totally failed to co-operate disregarding good gesture, it said.

The outfit was left with no choice but to resort to take some steps however strictly adhering to its stand the outfit deemed it fit to use minimum force like hurling of bomb, threats etc, it continued.

If these schools choose to be adamant on their decision the outfit will not hesitate to use force against them, it warned stating that it will not be responsible for any unwanted fall out.

The Maoist further warned the Political Party for defying its political protest imposed since April 4.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/04/manipur-maoist-claims-locking-schools/

IMPHAL, April 6: The KSO Moreh block in a statement has said that it has taken up the case and constitued an enquiry with regards to the allegation amde against the formation of SMDC in respect of SSA Primary School, Cannan Veng Moreh ward no.7 by local authority.

It appealed the authority concerned to stop any process and transaction related to the above primary school till the enquiry is over.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/04/kso-statement/

IMPHAL, March 6: Today at around eleven in the morning a bomb exploded at the residence of Sarungbam Biren, at his Nambol Bazar residence. It has been reported that some unidentified miscreants hurled hand grenade at his residence. The bomb exploded in his residential compound. There was partial damage in the window glasses of the house.

No human casualty is reported. Sarungbam Biren is presently the director of the National Institute of Technology, Imphal.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/04/bomb-blast-at-nit-directors-house/