Manipur News

Imphal, June 3: A college is soon coming up in Sugnu area, one of the ‘Modern Colleges’ approved by the government of India from other 376 colleges. Its construction work will begin soon, said K Ranjit MLA of Sugnu.

K Ranjit declared it to the people during an award distribution function of meritorious students who scored high marks in the matric and twelfth exams of this year at a function held at Ching Tam Community Hall, Sugnu. He said that recently the Education Minister, DC Thoubal, Commissioner Education and other official have inspected the site for the modern college and has been approved.

He added that the necessary documents and other related report for the college have been sent to the Union Human Resource Ministry April last.

The college will have different streams. Students of Sugnu will not need to go to Imphal for higher studies. With proper infrastructure that will come up with the college, even students from Imphal will come to study in Sugnu. After a few years Sugnu will become an educational hub, K Ranjit said.

The MLA recalled his father who encouraged him for education. He elaborated his time of hardship that he used to face while going to school when Serou Bridge was not properly constructed.

He encouraged those students who scored first division in exams and asked to score more grades in coming exam.

N Mangi MPS, SDPO Sugunu, who was also present in the function, said that such meritorious award is to find out the hidden talents among the students.

What is lacking in the area is proper government scholls, N Mangi added. We need to bring a proper change in the present trend of education, he said.

The meritorious award distribution function was organised by Development committee Sugunu with assistance from MLA K Ranjit in memory of his father Kangujam Mohori Singh.

 

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/06/sugnu-to-have-modern-college-soon-k-ranjit/

By R Lester Makang
UKHRUL, June 3: With the Electricity Department, Ukhrul Division bracing to take up backlog of debt/taxes in the wake of recent tariffs hike, power consumers of the district will now have to pay the revised taxes with effect starting from the current month.

“The state electricity department revised power tariffs across the state from April 1 earlier this year, but in the case of Ukhrul the same could not be immediately complied with owing to certain procedural delays,” said K Nabakishore, deputy manager Ukhrul division.

Further disclosing that rates for the previous months for all categories of consumers here had been billed without any change from the earlier rates, Nabakishore stated that this time the same would be re-billed from April 1, 2014 for all consumers in compliance with the new tariffs in order to make up taxes deficit.

As per the revised rates, registered domestic consumers here will have to shell out Rs 3.80/unit as against the previous rate of Rs 2.40/unit, the official continued while adding that the department is going to make it effective from the current month of June.

Meanwhile, the deputy manager has lamented that the absence of a confirmed divisional Manager/EE has badly affected the functioning of the department since the present incumbent EE Dharni who is holding a dual charge along with IED IV at Khuman Lampak could not attend here consistently.

Currently, the Ukhrul power department has a total of 7075 registered consumers. Of which, 4479 are from Ukhrul town, 663 from Phungyar-Kasom Khullen, 623 from Chingai-Kamjong and 1307 from Litan area.

Further, out of the 7075, there are 6479 consumers categorised as domestic, 183 as Kutir Jyoti, 370 as commercial/govt depts, four as public lighting, one as agriculture and irrigation, 13 as cottage industry and SIP, one medium enterprise and bulk supply accounting for 24 connections.

 

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/06/ukhrul-consumers-to-face-hike-in-power-tariff-soon/

By DNBIR
IMPHAL, June 3: With none to look after her, and being confined in bed due to a deteriorating sickness, Naoribam Sobita Devi, 52, one of the victims of the June 18 uprising is today going through a hard life.

Sobita, 52 d/o of N Gopal of Sagolband Tera Amudon Akham Leikai was injured on June 18, 2001 near the Nupi lal complex after being shot at by CRPF personnel guarding the Governor’s Bungalow in an attempt to disperse a mob during a public uprising against the Centre’s decision to extent the NSCN (IM) ceasefire ‘without territorial limit.’

“I wish I was killed that day, so I wouldn’t have to live through this pain and pathetic life,” bewailed Sobita before expressing her feeling that she feels neglected and abandoned by one and all.

Sobita has been living a solitary life at a small aging quarter of JNIMS, due to be vacated soon to give way to the constantly expanding infrastructure of the institute.

She is suffering from diabetes along with a severe infection on her Gall Bladder. Unfortunately, her condition is fast deteriorating needing immediate and intensive care and attention.

She is living in despair fearful of her health at the same time apprehensive of being rendered homeless.

Moreover, she is reportedly under insulin injection four times a day and doctors have advised her to get operated to remove her infected bladder.

 

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/06/june-18-victim-apprehensive-of-being-rendered-homeless/

IMPHAL, June 3: Close on the May 29 bomb blast at Singjamei Chingamakhong killing two individuals and injures scores of others, the State police have intensified counter insurgency operations in various parts of the State capital.

Both Imphal East and Imphal West District Police launched massive search operations in there respective jurisdiction today since early morning.

A team of Imphal West District Police under the supervision of K Meghachadra additional SP (operation) Imphal West led by inspector Sanjoy officer in charge Imphal West commando conducted search operation at Wahengbam Leikai under city Police Station.

During the process atleast 10 persons were rounded up by the police for their inability to produce proper verification papers.

They were later hand over to the City Police for further verification.

On the other hand, a team of Imphal East District police under the supervision of Singhajit additional SP (operation) Imphal East led by inspector Achouba officer in charge Imphal East commando conducted a search operation at Kiyamgei Mayai Leikai under Irilbung Police station this morning from 7 am till 8.30am.

The district police was assisted during the operation by a team of 7th Manipur Rifles, 4th IRB and women police of the district.

During the operation all individual including women from age group of 15 year to 50 years were called out from their respective residence for verification. However, no one was detained in the process.

 

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/06/imphal-comes-under-intensified-security-measures-after-may-29-blast/

IMPHAL, June 3: A combined team of the Imphal West District Police Commoandos has arrested an active member of the proscribed outfit PLA (RPF) on June 1, said a PRO Police press release.

The release has identified the arrested member as Ningthoujam (o) Puyam (n) Shurbala alias Bijaya Devi, 37, wife of Ningthoujam Rajib Singh of Tera Sapam Leirak at present staying at Singjamei Waikhom Leikai near WAC Ground.

She was arrested from near her house, it said and added on investigation, it was revealed that she had carried out many prejudicial activities like extortion, transportation of explosives, planting of IEDs to terrorise the public and to extort money.

On her disclosure, three hand grenades were seized which were hidden inside an almirah at her home, further continued the statement.

“A case has been registered at Singjamei Police Station and investigation is going on.”

Further the same day, based on a reliable information, District Police Commandos, Bishnupur including women Police conducted search operation at Bishnupur Bazar area, it said.

During the search operation, one cadre of the proscribed outfit PREPAK (PRO), namely, Ngangom Pavin Singh alias Naocha, 26, son of Ng Manimohan Singh of Khurai Sajor Leikai at present Laipham Khunou Mamang Leikai was arrested and seized a Samsung mobile handset with Airtel SIM card from his possession, it said.

“Investigation revealed that he had collected huge amounts of money from the contractors and general public.”

“On follow up action, the same day, Nongmaithem Bocha Singh, 32, son of Thawanjao Singh of Wangoo Sabal Mamang Leikai, an active member of PREPAK(PRO) was also arrested from his house and a 9mm pistol with magazine and one Nokia Mobile handset with Airtel SIM card were seized from his possession.”

Further according to the statement, during another follow up action on the same day, another cadre of PREPAK (PRO), namely, Nongmaithem Tomba Singh alias Tayai, 45, son of Thaninjao Singh of Wangoo Sabal Mamang Leikai was also arrested from Wangoo Sabal Mamang Leikai and seized one mobile handset with SIM card.

On preliminary investigation, it was revealed that he was involved in extortion of money from the general public, shopkeepers and govt employees of Bishnupur District in the name of PREPAK (PRO), it said.

“A case has been registered at Bisnupur Police Station and investigation is going on.”

On June 2, Bishnupur District Police commandos conducted search operation at Khabi Village and arrested one cadre of PREPAK (PRO), namely Keithellakpam Nanao Singh alias Roshini, 28, son of (L) K Ibomcha Singh of Khabi Mayai Leikai.

On his disclosure one s/s sgt major of PREPAK (PRO), namely, Kh Dhiren Singh alias Thakaba, 34, son of Kh Nilamani Singh of Nambol Phoijing was also arrested from his residence, it said.

“A case has been registered at Nambol Police Station and investigation is going on.”

 

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/06/rpf-prepak-pro-cadres-arrested/

CHANDEL, June 3: Rank holder in the recently declared HSLC Examination 2014 conducted by the Board of Secondary Education Manipur, Karung Chungneithang Kom, a resident of Litan village in Chandel district was felicitated along with three successful students of the village during a felicitation program today.

Karung Chungneithang Kom secured the 25th position in the recently declared results.

The felicitation program was jointly organised by the Litan Baptist Church Deacon Board and village authority here in the village.

During the programme, additional director of Eduction (S) M Lerte Kom, youth secretary of Komrem Baptist Church Association, rev Dr Pachung Serto and local pastor of Litan Church M Biren attended as the speaker, blessing minister and moderator respectively.

Karung Chungneithang Kom , who appeared HSLC from PR English Schhol Kakching was honoured for securing 25th position with 88.8 percent. He secured total marks of 98, 97, 88 and 87 in Mathematics, Science, Social Sciences and MIL i.e., elementary Manipuri respectively.

The other three successful students were Leivon Thanglenkhup, Serto Songneingir and Serto Monika, for passing out in first and second division respectively.

Principals of PR English School Kakching and Eureka Academy Thounaojam who were present in the service also spoke on the occasion.

Karung Chungneithang Kom while delivering a short speech in connection with his achievement dedicated his success to the Almighty God, parents and his teachers. He also honoured the pPrincipals and staffs present with a gift.

Chairman of KHULLIPTA Joint Area Committee on behalf of the people of this area while speaking on the occasion congratulated the successful students and presented a gift as token of appreciation.

Prior to the presentation of students by the organisers, speaker of the occasion M Lerte delivered a speeech followed by act of blessing administered by KRBCA Youth Secretary Rev Dr. Pachung.

 

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/06/litan-meritorious-student-felicitated-at/