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Imphal, May 29 : The Red Shield Division took on a challenge to harness the untapped potential of youths and organised an “Awareness Seminar for the Youth of Manipur” on 16 May 2012. The event was attended by children from all over Manipur. Eminent panelists who attended the seminar guided the children on the employment opportunities available in sectors like engineering, medicine, nursing, civil services etc.
The Red Shield Division also facilitated the online registration of prospective boys for the National Defence Academy (NDA) entrance examination. This received an overwhelming response, as more than 500 children, mainly from Senapati, Tamenglong and NCC Cadets registered for the NDA entrance exam. These children will appear for the written entrance exam on 19 Aug 2012, which will be followed by the SSB interview for the children who clear the written exam. The candidates who clear the SSB interview will thereafter undergo three years training at the prestigious National Defence Academy at Khadakwasla. On successful completion of the basic training at NDA, these cadets will undergo another year of specialised training at Indian Military Academy where they will also be paid a monthly stipend of Rs 21,000/- per month. The successful cadets will thereafter pass out as commissioned officers earning a minimum salary of approximately Rs 40,000/- per month.
Maj Gen Binoy Poonnen, VSM, GOC Red Shield Division expressed his happiness at the interest shown by the potential candidates. He has assured that all deserving children will be provided books, training and guidance. He also offered free guidance and coaching for medical engineering and civil services examinations for the desirous and meritorious children.
The event is only a small step by the Red Shield Division in its endeavour to bring about awareness amongst the youth as also to assist them in realising their dreams. The Division is committed to the cause of development and assured the children of their continuous support and commitment in providing coaching and guidance to help them to excel in competitive exams said a PIB(DW) press hand out.

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Imphal. May 29 NNN: A woman was injured when a shot was accidentally fired from the service weapon of an Indian Reserve Battalion (IRB) personnel posted at Chingmeirong, Imphal.
The woman identified as Thokchom (O) Meena (35) w/o Th. Naba, Chingmeirong, Imphal West district, was injured on her left heel and has been admitted to hospital, while the IRB personnel identified as Heijang Khongsai (30) from Ukhrul district, Rifle no. 1299603, A – Company 2nd IRB has been arrested by Imphal West police.
According to eyewitnesses, a shot was suddenly fired from the service AK rifle of the IRB personnel who was deployed at Chingmeirong Khongnang Anikarak, Imphal injuring the woman who was standing by the side of a shop with the bullet going through her left heel.
Women folk staged a sit – in protest at Chingmeirong today to condemn the incident.

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