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IMPHAL May 27: `Uchida Amuk Hanjillu` a stage production performed by the artist of People`™s Arts and Dramatic Association (PADA), Top Khongnang Makhong, will be presented in Navarang National Children Theatre Festival 2011 which will be held from June 3rd till 9th at Kerela, said a press release by the Secretary of the Association. The play was written by Warrepam Ratan Singh and was directed by Laisram Randhoni, the release added. A team comprised of 21 artist of the Association will leave for Kerela on May 31 for the participation in the festival, the release further mentioned.

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IMPHAL, May 27: In continuation of its efforts to maintain peace & security in Churachandpur, the troops of Assam Rifles of 27 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegi s of the Red Shield Division recovered huge quantity of explosives in Saikot area of Churachandpur. Based on a confirmed input regarding move of explosives towards Saikot area, 46 Assam Rifles had established a vehicle check post in Saikot on the night of 26 May 2011. One Mahindra pick up was intercepted by the 46 AR from which a person carrying 195 Gellatin sticks, 900 detonators and 40 meters of cortex was apprehended at 11 PM. The individual was handed over to Police Station Imphal (West).

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IMPHAL, May 27: In continuation of its efforts to maintain peace & security in Churachandpur, the troops of Assam Rifles of 27 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegi s of the Red Shield Division recovered huge quantity of explosives in Saikot area of Churachandpur. Based on a confirmed input regarding move of explosives towards Saikot area, 46 Assam Rifles had established a vehicle check post in Saikot on the night of 26 May 2011. One Mahindra pick up was intercepted by the 46 AR from which a person carrying 195 Gellatin sticks, 900 detonators and 40 meters of cortex was apprehended at 11 PM. The individual was handed over to Police Station Imphal (West).

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IMPHAL, May 27: The United Committee Manipur has called a 13 hrs general strike in Manipur starting from 5am of May 28.

Informing this to medias in Imphal, a spokesperson of the UCM said the strike has been called to boycott the visit of Nagaland CM Neiphiue Rio, who is planning to visit Senapati district . The UCM spokesperson said the proposed visit of the Nagaland Chief Minister is a part of the agenda to disintegrate Manipur.

The UCM spokesperson also said both the state and central government should discuss the issue to avoid occurance of communal flare ups in Manipur.

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IMPHAL, May 27: The United Committee Manipur has called a 13 hrs general strike in Manipur starting from 5am of May 28.

Informing this to medias in Imphal, a spokesperson of the UCM said the strike has been called to boycott the visit of Nagaland CM Neiphiue Rio, who is planning to visit Senapati district . The UCM spokesperson said the proposed visit of the Nagaland Chief Minister is a part of the agenda to disintegrate Manipur.

The UCM spokesperson also said both the state and central government should discuss the issue to avoid occurance of communal flare ups in Manipur.

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IMPHAL May 27: The Pfonemai Development Association has felicitated all the students of JNV Pfokro- Mao for securing cent percent 1st division both Arts and Science stream in the recently declared class XII CBSE examination 2011, said a press release by the secretary PDA. The association has appreciated the hard labour and achievement of the students, the release added.

The release further added that the association has congratulated the principal and the staffs of JNV Pfokro- Mao for providing proper guidance to the students and rendering selfless endeavours for bringing laurels and good reputation to the institution.

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IMPHAL, May 26: At around 6.40pm in the evening, Moirangthem Meghachandra Singh passed away yesterday at his residence in Uripok Ningthoukhongjam Leiki, after a prolonged illness.

He was born on 24 August1924. In 1958, he passed Bachelor of Laws from the University of Delhi and was elected as the Member of Parliament in the 4th Lok Sabha from Inner Manipur Parliamentary Constituency in the year 1967. He was consequently elected as the member of Manipur Legislative Assembly twice, from Uripok Assembly Constituency in the year 1972 and 1974 and also served as the Cabinet Minister of Education, Medical, Forest and Corporation. He also served as the Chairman of the Manipur Public Service Commission from January 1981 to January 1987.

He is survived by his wife, three sons, six daughters, four grandsons and eight granddaughters.

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IMPHAL May 26: A sit-in protest was held this afternoon at SEICO office located at Liwa road Chanam Pukhri Mapal in connection with the arrest of three persons by security force.

The arrested persons are Thangjam Gojen, 30, s/o Th. Gambhir of Chanam Pukhri Mapal of ward number 17, Oinam Setha 26, s/o O. Shyamjai of Chanam Pukhri Mapal of ward number 16 and Irom Somorendro 35, s/o I. Lukhoi of Chingamakha Ahongsangbam Leikai,
Speaking to media person, a protester informed that both Gojen and Setha were arrested by the Army last mid-night, whereas, I.Somorendro was arrested on May 22 midnight, however, till today, no information on their whereabouts is known.

The protester further said that Th. Gojen and I Somorendro are former militants of PLA while O. Setha was associated with PREPAK; however, since the last 10/20 years they have been leading a normal life.

Apprehensive on the development, the protester questioned whether Arm Forces Special Power Act is still in force, even though it was declared that the act has been withdrawn from 7 segments of the Imphal Municipal council by the Government.

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IMPHAL May 26: The members of the Manipur Dramatic Union had convened a condolence meeting on the morning of May 25, presided by the union`™s president on the death of its former life member Bhramacharimayum Bhabananda Sharma who expired on May 21, said a press release by the General Secretary of the Union.

The release further added that B. Bhabananda Sharma had been associated with the union for a long time as stage and lighting technician. Reminiscing his association and contributions to the Union, a 2 minutes silence was also observed as a tribute to the departed soul during the meeting, the release added.

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IMPHAL, May 26: At least two occupants of a Tata Magic vehicle has remained traceless after the four wheeler passenger vehicle they were traveling on plunged into the banks of Imphal River. The incident happened this afternoon around 1.30pm at Wangoi Laiphrakpam Leikai in Imphal West.

One occupant of the vehicle however managed to escape unhurt in the incident but whereabouts of the two other occupants cannot be traced as the vehicle plunged into the water of Imphal River.

Local sources said the vehicle was on a test drive after repairing at a local automobile workshop located at Wangoi. One of the occupant identified as Khomdram Biramani managed to escape from the ill fated vehicle. However, the two other occupants of the vehicle identified as Moirangthem Pashuram, 32 of Haoreibi Makha Leikai and Khaidem Yaima, 32 of Wangoi Mamang Leikai are still missing.

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IMPHAL, May 26: According to a notice sent out by the Manipur University, prescribed form and prospectus with detailed information on four-year integrated course in bachelor of physical education will be available at the cash counter of the University from May 23, 2011 on payment of Rs200. The counter remains open till 1.30pm on all working days and the form can also be avail by sending a Bank draft drawn in favour of the Registrar, Manipur University, payable at the SBI, MU Campus Branch, Canchipur, Imphal-72598003 along with a self addressed envelope of 28x15cm with postal stamp worth Rs20.

Applications forms are also available on Manipur University website (www.manipuruniv.ac.in). In such cases the applicant has to enclose in the application a bank draft of Rs200 in favour of the Registrar, Manipur University payable at the SBI,MU Branch (Code No-5320). Applications complete in all respects will be received by the concerned Department of the University up to June 6,2011 during office hours on all working days. The entrance test will take place from June14 to June 17, it added.

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IMPHAL, May 26: A powerful bomb reportedly exploded this evening around 8.30pm inside the complex of the FCI godown located at Sangaiparou under Lamphel police station in Imphal West district.

A police source said a powerful bomb believed to be a fired from a rocket launcher exploded at the FCI godown this evening.
However, details of the blast could not be immediately confirmed and the damages if any as CRPF personnel manning the FCI godown refused entry of state police personnel inside the complex storing key public food items like rice, sugar, wheat etc.
Mediaperson who went to cover the news of the bomb blast at Sangaiparou were also denied entry inside the FCI complex by the CRPF personnel.

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IMPHAL,May 25: With the Government failing to take any action with the memorandum submitted jointly by a number of organizations namely ZSUNA, Nungba Bazar Board, Pei (Thoubei) Nungba, Nungba Youth Organisation, on the immediate transfer of Kajaigai Gangmei, Jr MCS SDO/SDM/BDO, Nungba within one week, the organizations have resorted to a 24 hours blockade on NH -53 for all vehicular movements starting from the midnight of May 25 to the midnight of May26 as a first step of democratic agitation, according to a press release of the joint organizations.
It further added that the organizations should not be held responsible for any damage caused to vehicles during the blockade. However, medical, water supply, electricity, security do not come under the preview of the blockade, it maintained.

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