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Rangia SDPO deposes before court in Meghen’s case

IMPHAL, May 31: Failure of the prosecutors to produce its witnesses in time continues to hamper the proceeding of the case lodged against United National Liberation Front (UNLF) chief, RK

IMPHAL, May 31: Failure of the prosecutors to produce its witnesses in time continues to hamper the proceeding of the case lodged against United National Liberation Front (UNLF) chief, RK Meghen alias Sanayaima.

The UNLF chief and his 14 associates were again produced before the court this morning around 11 am.

Yet again a prosecution witness of the two who was supposed to appeared today, identified as MC Kuli, digital expert of forensic science laboratory, failed to turn up. Today’s was the fourth instance when the said witness has failed to respond to the court summon.

According to a source, only one prosecution witness Kautishwor Gogoi, sub-divisional police officer, Rangia, Assam, appeared before the court today as prosecution witness.

Gogoi was the officer in-charge, Noonmati police station in 2010. His statement was recorded by the court and later cross examined by defence counsel, informed the source.

The charges framed against Meghen and his 14 other associates include waging war against India, extortion and procuring arms from foreign countries etc (NIA case no.10 of 2010 (special trial) u/s 121/A/120-B/122/16/17/21 UAP Act).

Meanwhile, the prosecution counsel reportedly assured the court that there would be no further hic-up in the future while producing its witnesses, said a source. The court fixed the next round of hearing on June 19 and 20, 2014.

Prof Islam-uddin killing: One more sent to judicial custody

IMPHAL, May 31: A main accused in the murder case of Prof. Islam-uddin, dean of student welfare and professor economics at the Manipur University, has been sent to judicial custody

IMPHAL, May 31: A main accused in the murder case of Prof. Islam-uddin, dean of student welfare and professor economics at the Manipur University, has been sent to judicial custody today.

The accused has been identified Sanabam Gunajit alias Ngongo, 35, son of S Babhaljit Mangang of Uripok Kabrabam Leikai.

He was produced before the Chief Judicial Magistrate Imphal, Cheirap Court and sent to judicial custody by the court till June 13.

Gunajit was arrested by a team of CBI led by DSP, L Hangsing, from house no.B-84 Jeevan Park Uttam Nagar, New Delhi on May 22, 2014.

On May 27, 2014 the CBI produced him before the district session judge Manipur East wherein he was remanded to CBI custody for five days.

Prof Islamudding was shot dead by armed miscreants inside the Manipur University campus on May 25, 2009 evening.

The Singjamei Police registered a case in connection with the incident. Later, the same year, the case was handed over to CBI by the government. On July 31, 2010 the CBI submitted a charge sheet in connection with the case.

Gunajit is the second accused in the case, the CBI has arrested.

Wareppam Janyanta alias Dilip alias Lakpa, 44, son of W Jila of Wangoi Laiphrakpam Leikai one of the main accused is presently in judicial custody. He was arrested by a combined team of CBI and Bihar Police.

Haolenphai meet takes up important issues

A meeting of members of Haolenphai Area Welfare Union, Moreh was held at the residence of village chief of Haolenphai village on May 29 Source Hueiyen News Service

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State BJP takes case of blackout during swearingin to PM

The BJP Manipur Pradesh has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to initiate an inquiry into the incident of power cut in Manipur that occurred during his grand swearing in ceremony on May 26 last Source Hueiyen News Service

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FelicitationcumSeminar on Career Guidance held

A ‘Felicitation cum Seminar on Career Guidance’ was held at D Source Hueiyen News Service

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Verdict on Triple Murder Hopeson Ningshen Guilty

After numerous rounds of deferment, the Special CBI Court of Justice VK Gupta located within the complex of Patiala House, New Delhi today finally pronounced Hopeson Ningshen, a self styled Lt Colonel of the Naga rebel group, NSCN IM as guilty for the commission of offences punishable under Section 302, 364 A, 394 read with 120 B IPC in connection with abduction and subsequent brutal murder of Dr Thingnam Kishan, the then SDO of Kasom Khullen and his two subordinate staffs, namely Revenue Mandal Yumnam Token and driver Aribam Rajen Source Hueiyen News Service

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More groups in SoO pact encourages formation of new outfits UKLF

United Kuki Liberation Front UKLF today blamed the government for bringing more and more groups into the SoO pact, saying that this will only encourage formation of more new armed groups Source Hueiyen News Service

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Road Show on consumer goods held

‘It is very much essential for the consumers to know their own rights’, General Secretary of Senapati District Consumers’ Club Jerome said during a road show on consumer goods held at Senapati District Headquarters Traffic Point today Source Hueiyen…

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JAC calls off Gen strike

The JAC Against the Firing incident at Lairou of Ekop Ningthou Yakabung Semgat Sagat Lup has called off its 48 hour general strike Source Hueiyen News Service

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Stalemate in SRHSS resolved AMSU

The standoff between authority of Standard Robarth Higher Secondary School, Canchipur and hostellers of the school has ended after a negotiated agreement was brought between the two sides Source Hueiyen News Service

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Consultative meet of community leaders held

The present situation in Manipur has been in a state of confusion which account for stagnation of development in every sphere of life, Rev Source Hueiyen News Service

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Tutorial on Meitei Mayek to be held at Pune University

In concurrence with the recent initiative of University Grants Commission UGC to include the history and culture of Northeast in the higher education curriculum of Indian universities, Pune based Association of Manipuri Diaspora AMAND is planning to conduct a beginners’ tutorial programme on Meitei Mayek Script for people staying in and around Pune Source Hueiyen News Service

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Meet calls for effective action to end crimes against women

North East Dialogue Forum in collaboration with the Women Action for Development and Meira Paibis and Youth Club of Patsoi Yurembam organized a public meeting on Crimes against Women and Children in Manipur at Yurembam Community Hall today Source Hu…

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Editor in Court for seditious editorial

A former Manipuri journalist appeared before a court here today in connection with one of his editorials written in a newspaper some 17 years back Source Hueiyen News Service Newmai News Network

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ANCA on Kendriya Vidalaya Sangathan venue

The Anal Naga Chiefs’ Association, Chakpikarong sub division has appealed for locating the proposed opening of Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan KVS at the sub divisional head quarter considering the need of the same for giving good education to the resid…

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