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64th Republic day Parade at Kangla, Imphal

MNS: 40 Assam Rifles of 9 Sector under HQ IGAR(S) celebrated 64th Republic Day with local populace of Lilong. A patriotic function was organised by 40 Assam Rifles in Darool-Uloom Madarsa at Lilong. About 400 students attended this event and they actively participated in Mushaira (a poetic symposium) followed by a patriotic group song. The medical team conducted medical checkup and provided medicines.
On 26 Jan 2013, troops of Senapati Brigade celebrated Republic Day by visiting the Orphanages at Saikul, Kanglatungbi and Charhazari. A flag hoisting ceremony was organised at the Orphanages. The children celebrated by singing the national anthem, patriotic songs and presenting a cultural programme. The security forces distributed sweets and gifts to the children of orphanage and sports equipment to the Saijang Youth Club in Saikul on the occasion of Republic Day.
A flag hoisting ceremony, march past and a cultural programme was also organised at Jwalamukhi Public School, Lairoching.

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Chief Minister, O Ibobi, Gaikhangam Dy CM and others attending Gaan Ngai

IMPHAL, Jan 25 NNN : The state level Gaan-Ngai celebration 2013, the biggest festival of the Zeliangrong tribes, was celebrated on Saturday with great fervor at Tarung village in Imphal West.
Chief Minister of Manipur O Ibobi inaugurated the celebration with much enthusiasm at a glittering function which was also attended by Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam, Commerce and Industries minister Govindas Konthoujam, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj minister Francis Ngajokpa, Works minister Dr Kh Ratankumar, Agriculture minister Md Abdul Nasir, former Union Minister of State (Home) Prof M Kamson and several Parliamentary Secretaries and MLAs, and leaders of various NGOs.
Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister called for maintaining peace and harmony among different ethnic communities in the state and to refrain from being selfishness by all.
He said, “The biggest festival of the Zeliangrong tribes is Gaan-Ngai which is celebrated as a post-harvest festival with a special prayer to the Almighty for blessing and prosperity.
Although the festival is celebrated at the state level here, it would be continued to celebrate in different villages for several days, the Chief Minister said.
He said such festival has given a message of love, peace and forgiveness to the people and added that forgiveness is the highest honesty.
Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam also spoke on the occasion. He said the Zeliangrong community has a rich cultural heritage and it is also a peace-loving people.
He said Gaan-Ngai festival is the only festival in the state which is celebrated for seven long days with events like prayer, feasting, singing, dancing, games and sports.
The Deputy Chief Minister also greeted the Zeliangrong tribes and wished for a prosperous and peaceful society with the celebration of Gaan-Ngai.
Several cultural troupes from different districts also performed cultural and traditional dances and songs at the function.
Gaan-Ngai is the biggest annual festival of the Zelingrong tribes of Manipur, Assam and Nagaland which is a post-harvest festival celebrated around the winter season.
It last for four-five days or more. This festival heralds the closing of the old year and the arrival of the New Year. Other Naga tribes also celebrate similar after harvest festivals.

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Imphal, Jan 24: Chief Minister O. Ibobi Singh who also holds the portfolio of Art & Culture unveiled the Cultural Integrity Pillars at Palace Compound, Imphal today in the presence of MLA E. Chand Singh, Commissioner, Art & Culture RK Nimai Singh and Director, Art & Culture K. Sobita Devi and other dignitaries.
Speaking on the occasion of the unveiling ceremony held at the Directorate of Art & Culture, Palace Compound the Chief Minister said that the Cultural Integrity Pillars would be an asset for future generations. He assured to extend all possible assistance to the Art & Culture Department to preserve the rich cultural heritage of Manipur. He also expressed the need to have a separate museum to house objects of Manipuri art and cultures in the State.
The Chief Minister also said that the two cultural integrity pillars signify that different ethnic communities in the state have co-existed since time immemorial and would provide valuable information about the culture and traditions of the people of Manipur.
The twelve artists who carved the pillars were also honoured with gifts on the occasion.
It may be noted that the two “cultural integrity pillars” are erected by Art & Culture Department at a cost of over 5 lakhs. Each pillar measures about 18 ft in length, 3 ft in circumference and 7 tons in weight. The Cultural Integrity Pillar No. 1 erected at the main gate of Directorate of Art & Culture depicts engraved figurines of man from different ethnic groups and animals belonging to 17th and 18th centuries while Pillar No. 2 erected at the main gate of BOAT displays several designs imprinted on various clothes used during that time.

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Imphal, Jan 23: “Let’s not forget that we are all Manipuris”, the Chief Minister of Manipur O. Ibobi Singh reminded the people of the state today.
The Chief Minister was speaking at the Tribal Research Institute (TRI) Complex today while inaugurating the 2n State Level Tribal Cultural Festival organized by TRI and sponsored jointly by Government of Manipur and Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India under the theme “Our Culture, Our Identity”.
Manipur is multi-lingual, multi-ethnic and multi-religious state with more than 35 tribal communities living together in peace and harmony with other communities since time immemorial, the Chief Minister said. All these tribes having inherent distinct cultural and customs and usages constitute the proud Manipuris to the outside world, he added.
The Chief Minister further said that the TRI has been established to undertake research on the various tribal customs, put them into written forms for preservation of the age old tribal customs, traditions and practices which have been almost forgotten due to the advent of modern civilization and influence of Christianity. He assured for strengthening
manpower and develops necessary infrastructures of the TRI.
The Chief Minister appealed for peaceful co-existence of all communities in the state for a more prosperous and developed Manipur.
The inauguration of the three day long festival was also attended by Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam as Functional President, IFCD Minister Ngamthang Haokip as Guest of Honour, Tribal MLAs and ADC Chairmen and Members as Special Invitees.
Presentation of cultural dances and folk songs, special numbers from various tribal communities were the main highlights of the inaugural function of the festival.

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Imphal, Jan 21: Based on reliable reports about intentions of insurgent groups based in Myanmar to infiltrate into India to carry out Improvised Explosive Device attacks against the Security Forces and the local population, troops of the Red Shield Division launched an extensive operation on 21 Jan 13 in the border area of Churachandpur District. At about 3 AM in the morning, a group of UNLF/PLA group attempted to infiltrate into Manipur across the International Border. The group was intercepted by the Security Forces and in a fierce firefight, the soldiers of Red Shield Division shot dead four militants. Two AK-47 Rifles, two Pistols and large quantity of arms, ammunition and other stores were recovered from the site. Incriminating documents found amongst the personal belongings revealed a dastardly plan  to carry out extensive Improvised Explosive Device blasts in the area of Imphal, Bishenpur and Churachandpur in the days preceding the Republic Day Celebrations.
The nefarious intentions of the groups to spread mayhem and bloodshed in the state of Manipur stands exposed. Major General K K Sinha, Sena Medal, General Officer Commanding, Red Shield Division and Brigadier Advitya Madan, Commander Churachandpur visited the encounter site to meet the Commanding Officer Colonel Vineet Sharma and his team of gallant officers and men who under took these operations. He also took hold of situation on ground to further strengthen the security apparatus in the Districts. The operation is an excellent example of the professionalism and dedication of the Red Shield Division and goes to prove that the Indian Army is committed to effectively neutralise all threats to the nation and restore peace and normalcy in the state of Manipur said a PIB(DW ) press hand out issued today.

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Imphal, Jan 20 : A one day public discussion on the deprivation of poor people’s rights organized by All Manpipur democratic women’s front was held today at Manipur Press Club, Major Khul. A Mobi president AMWJU, M. Ambrapati Leima secy. AMDWF and N. Binoy president senior citizens for society graced the occasion as chief guest, president and guest of honour.
Haridas president All Manipur transport association, Budha Luwang advisor All Manipur inter state bus service association, M. Paikhomba advocate, Radhesana All Manipur Ima Keithel semgat lup, Th. Basanta president All Manipur rickshaw drivers and pullers association also spoke .
: “The PDS items meant for the poor people are now the commodities of MLAs, underground organisations and some rich and influential people,” said A Mobi,
president of All Manipur Working Journalists Union (AMWJU).
A Mobi said that it is a common knowledge that the Public Distribution System (PDS) is not functioning well in Manipur. “But no one dares to come out in the open to speak about it
because during election times the politicians had spent huge amount of money to buy the voters,” said A Mobi. He also said that it is very hard to distinguish between the rich and
the poor in Manipur. “Any one can spend Rs 3000 for a housie ticket. Any family can dole out huge amount of money during festivities. But this does not mean that we are rich.
Somewhere down the line, our living style and system is in a mess,” said the AMWJU president. He said this is so due to bad work culture. Mobi also stated that in the past there
was a problem of exporting goods. “But these days, the concern has been that of importing goods,” he added. He then asked the people to retrospect themselves.
Senior Citizen for Society president N Binoy blamed the Central government for the mess in Manipur. “After more than 60 years of Independence, majority of the people are living in
a poor condition. This is a shameful thing for India,” N Binoy said. He blamed the system in the country. Binoy said though huge amount of money was doled out for the poor people, it never reaches the target.
N Binoy then urged the media to play a major role to rectify the ailing system.
Meanwhile, four resolutions were taken at the end of the programme. It was resolved that a ‘unified people’s struggle committee’ be set up. The second resolution has been to set up an advisory board in this connection. The third one is that if the PDS items do not reach the target by January 30, a series of protest be initiated from February 1.

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Goc Addresing Lompi Gonlop Festival

Maj Gen KK Sinha,SM, GOC, Red Shield Division graced the Lompi Gonlop 2013 Celebrations at LielonVaiphai Village as its Chief Guest. The celebrations that had begun on 12 January included cultural games, dances, songs and various competitions. Speaking from his heart, during the function, the GOC adopted the village and announced a number of initiatives for the people of the village. The General announced extension of the Playground, and organizing Nursing Classes for the girls of the village.
The GOC appreciated the children who came forward in a large number to register for Staff Service Commission (SSC). He appreciated the girls, who for the first time from the village, registered in a large number. He informed that the successful girls in the SSC selection, will subsequently join CISF, BSF, CRPF, SSB and Assam Rifles and will do proud for the state and the nation. This will also bring peace and prosperity to the village.
The event was also attended by Brig SK Sharma, Commander of the Senapati Brigade.

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44 Assam Rifles of 10 Sector under HQ IGAR(S) distributed furniture and stationeries to Government School, Kamjong of Ukhrul district on 18 Jan 2013. The items were distributed by the Commandant, 44 Assam Rifles in a function organized at Government School, Kamjong. The function commenced with welcome song by students of Government School, Kamjong. The event was also marked by an interactive session with prominent personalities of Chassad, Kamjong, Pihang, Ningthi and other adjoining villages.

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SENAPATI, Jan 18 NNN

A cultural show during PNTMC golden jubilee celebrations.

: Established in the year 1963 with the motto ‘Learn and Shine’, the Poumai Naga Tsüdoumai Me Chilivai (PNTMC) joyously celebrated its golden jubilee under the theme ‘Conscience & Unity’ here today at Chilivai centre ground, Shamaifü, Lakhamai village in Senapati district with Karong assembly constituency MLA Dr. V Alexander Pao as chief guest and SDO/BDO of Purul Sub-Division, P P Ronald as the guest of honor. The celebration was organized by PNTMC and hosted by Lakhamai village.
Addressing the gathering of Poumai community of the Chilivai circle and 21 participating teams of the PNTMC annual sports meet, Dr. V Alexander Pao who posses double Phd degree in history and Biblical Studies said that the students and the people of Chilivai circle in general, is not lesser then the Lepaona and Paomata circles of Poumai community. He urged the students fo Chilivai to step forward, lead and carry forward the good works that their seniors have started many years ago and bring glory to the circle, as they celebrates 50 years of existence.
Also emphasizing on the spirit of a true sportsmanship, Dr. V Alexander Pao asked the 21 participating teams to display their God given talents and not to misuse it by being unfair with their opponents as they strive to win.
“When you lose, lose with a smile and when you win, win with humble and grateful heart,” added Dr. V Alexander Pao.
Meanwhile, Dr. V Alexander Pao went on to say that he joined politics after relieving himself as the Principal of Mt. Everest College to help the poor and the needy and to complete the task of bringing development to Poumai area which his predecessors have initiated in the past years. He however expressed his inability to meet the wants of the people and his heart’s desire for more developments because he is an MLA outside the ruling party and not a minister of the government of Manipur.
Earlier the guest of honor P P Ronald while urging the Poumais to put their heart, mind and soul in everything they do to reap success, has also appealed the Poumais to support elected representatives for the betterment of the Poumais and for peaceful co-existence among the community.
“Learn to respect and honor governing bodies and elders. Learn to appreciate each other and extend thanks to each other,” said P P Ronald while addressing the gathering at Shamaifü, Lakahamai.
PNTMC and the people of Chilivai circle felicitated Tholu Rocky of Kodom Khavii and P Duna Duo of Phaibung for their excellence in the recent MPSC exam while P D Shavei Pro of Sirong Sofü, Worngathang Chalamvah of Thiwa and K Willingson of Laü Vafümai were felicitated for winning national gold medal in 39 Kg, 32 Kg and 45 Kg categories respectively at the recently concluded 25th National Jeet Kune-Do Championship held at Indira Ghandi Stadium, New Delhi.
The PNTMC Goldern Jubilee-cum-Sports meet which has kicked off on January 15 would conclude on January 29.

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Lilong protests kidnapping of girl9

IMPHAL, Jan 18: Tension prevailed in Lilong in Thoubal district of Manipur just after noontime on Friday following a public protest over kidnapping of a 19-year-old girl.
An indefinite road blockade has been enforced along the Imphal-Mpreh road (National Highway-2) Lilong bazaar section by the Joint Action Committee formed against the alleged abduction after joining hands with the local residents.
Salima Begum, daughter of late Abdul Kadir, a resident of Lilong Leihaokhong, was reportedly kidnapped by three men from her her locality on January 11 night. Since then, her whereabouts is still unknown to her family, Md Wahazuddin, convenor of the JAC told reporters.
The JAC started imposing an indefinite blockade along the NH-2 section from 12:30 pm on Friday after the Officer-in-charge and the Sub-Divisional Police Officer, Lilong Police Station failed to arrest the accused by January 17. The officials reportedly assured the JAC that the police would arrest the accused by that time.
The main accused in the kidnapping has been identified as one Md Abdul Qayum, 30, son of late Md Nazi of Lilong Chingjao.
Protesting against the failure of the police to nab the trio, hundreds of local residents under the aegis of the Salima JAC massed on the streets in Lilong on Friday.
Lilong market was closed due to the protest following which they enforced the indefinite road blockade.
A police team led by SDPO, Thoubal Police Station and OC, Lilong Police Station arrived at the scene and tried to negotiate with the demonstrators, but bore no fruit, resulting in violent standoff.
The police resorted to tear gas canisters firing as they had to control the stone-throwing protesters during which one protestor got hit and injured. But, it was reported to be a minor injury.
They also attacked and damaged one of the escort vehicles of Agriculture minister Abdul Nasir. The minister was there to pacify the protesters.
After a long pitched battle which lasted about 4 hours between the police and the stone-throwing protesters, a large number of police commando personnel led by Dr S Ibomcha, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Imphal West managed to control the crowd. The combined police team was from Imphal East and Imphal West.
Meanwhile, Convenor of the Salima JAC has said the strike will be withdrawn if a police official not lower than an Officer-in-charge gives a written assurance to the JAC that the accused will be arrested during a fixed period.

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IMPHAL, Jan 13 NNN: The Manipur Muslim Online Forum (MMOF) has come up with a first Newsletter and launches its own website in a simple function held at Hotel Classic in Imphal today.
The function was presided by Janab Alhaj Abdus Salam,(MCS) Deputy Secy. Education(S), Taxation, Adult Education with MLA Fajur Rahim and Sirajuddin Sheikh, Chairman IRDC, Babupara,Imphal, as Chief Guest and Guest of

Muslim online forum launched at Hotel Classic

Honour respectively. This is the first website for a Muslim Organization in Manipur. Various persons including the newly recruited Muslim MPSC candidates spoke on the occasion. Janab Adbus Salam beautifully cited the importance of education among Muslims in Manipur giving vivid examples he himself encountered. He suggested adding ‘serve humanity’ to the motto. Sirajuddin Sheikh emphasized on the need for spiritual charity in our efforts.
MLA Fajur Rahim spoke on the need for collective effort to uplift our community. He said Muslim women should be brought to the fore and makes them participate for their upliftment. In the keynote address Md. Nasir Khan, Administrator MMOF put more emphasizes on how MMOF connects people globally and ignites the ideas and views for the upliftment of Manipuri Muslims and also clearly explains on the need of the hour for a collective move to uplift the nation. This website will provide information that will guide the young learners in their future career and it will has updates on local news

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SS Lt Col Livingstone who molested and assaulted an actress at Chandel

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Imphal, Jan 10: Manipur government today released a photograph of SS Lt Col Livingstone of NSCN(IM) who was declared wanted for alleged molestation and assault on an actress on Dec 18 last at Chandel district.
Dy Chief Minister, Gaikhangam addressing the media at his office here today said the state government had already announced an award of Rs 5 lakhs to those who can provide information about the NSCN man. Manipur Police assisted by other forces had conducted over six operations in Chandel district and various suspected hideouts were raided but he was not found.
Representatives of 14 national and regional political parties will go to New Delhi on Jan 16 to urge Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh and Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde to ask NSCN(IM) hand over the wanted man to the Manipur government. The Naga People’s Front (NPF) however has declined to be part of the delegation. Gaikhangam said it is suspected that the wanted man is staying at NSCN(IM) camp at Hebron, Nagaland Manipur government does not recognise any NSCN(IM) camp in the state and the state government has not yet written to the Monitoring cell at Nagaland regarding the matter Gaikhangam said. He however said the state government had informed the Monitoring cell about the reported abduction of one I Irabanta by NSCN(IM) who is not yet released after several months of detentions.
He defended the slow process as the persons involved were militants and he revealed that none of the eastern states except West Bengal have any facility to conduct DNA tests which is required while taking up rape and other crimes. He further said regarding a case samples were sent to Kolkata and even after repeated requests the state government has been informed that it will take more than three months to conduct the tests.
All police stations have been alerted to take immediate action when there is any report of any crime against women he said. The Chandel incident in which an actress was assaulted had rocked the state forcing the state government impose curfew and a TV journalist died in police firing while covering a protest.
Gaikhangam said the Government action on the Momoko issue had been delayed on account of various issues that came up amidst it in the state.
I believe the Union Home Minister does not take the issue lightly, Gaikhangam said when the media asked him why the Central Government has not given a positive response on the issue till date.
In another media query, he said the state Government has taken serious note on the recent state media reports on fake surrender. Appropriate verification of surrendered militants is utmost necessary and that the top police officials of the state have been instructed to carry out proper verification on such people, else the Government will treat any such type of person as a militant if his or her report of being a surrendered militant is not available either with the concerned police station or the family.
He clarified that he did not say RTI activists were taking money but militants were misusing RTI to extort money. If it is used for good purpose then it is good .

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Tributes offered at King Gambhir’smemorial site

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Imphal, Jan 9: The state today remembered and paid rich tributes to Chinglen Nongdrenkhomba (1788–1834) also known as Gambhir Singh who liberated Manipur from the yoke of the Burmese. The 179 th death anniversary of King King Gambhir was orbserved at his Samadhi at at the Maharaj Gambhir Singh Memorial Complex, Canchipur, Imphal.
By forming the Manipur Levy King Gambhir Singh droved out the Burmese thus ending the Seven Years Devastation ( 1819-26) and heralded Manipur as an Asiatic power.
Dr Kh Ratankumar, minister of Works and Transport, glorified Maharaj Gambhir Singh as a king who had made supreme sacrifice and contribution for the then kingdom of Manipur though his reign marked a short historical episode.
The Works minister, however, expressed serious concern about the present state of affairs in Manipur terming the society as being abnormal. He said the situation in the state can be well understood considering the conflict situation, law and order and other issues that are confronting in the state.
He said Maharaj Gambhir Singh not only liberated Manipur from the hands of Burmese but also worked by embodying the spirit and emotion of the people of that time. “Therefore, the present generation needs to tag along the path shown by such forefather of ours.”
MLA K Shyam also took part at the function. He said, “Maharaj Gambhir Singh and many fought and protected Manipur from enemies for the future generations to come, but today, different communities in the state are demanding to curb out their own homelands forgetting that our great forefathers had shed blood in safeguarding Manipur.
The United People’s Front Manipur has observed the death anniversary of Maharaj Gambhir Singh as reconsolidation day today at Manipur Press Club, Major Khul.
Amu Kamei president ZU, BM Yaima president UPF and Thangkhosei Haokip president Kuki Innpi graced the occasion as chief guest, president and guest of honour.
Prof. N. Joykumar department of history M.U spoke as resource person. Floral tributes were offered to the photo of late Maharj Gambhir Singh.

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CM. O Ibobi and others standing beside a monolith erected to commemorate recognition of Zeme tribe

IMPHAL, Jan 9 MNS NNN: Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh on Wednesday inaugurated the ‘Zeme Tribe Recognition Celebration-cum-Cultural Festival, Northeast India’ at Tousem Sub-Divisional headquarters, Tamenglong district.
Gracing the function as chief guest, the Chief Minister formally opened the celebration after unveiling the monolith of the special occasion. The Chief Minister while speaking on the occasion said the Government has set up ADCs in the hill districts of Manipur as part of the democratic decentralization process. They have been vested with the power to exercise in various Government departments including DRDA, he said, adding a committee headed by a retired Judge of High Court will find out ways to develop the hill areas of the state.
The Chief Minister assured the state Government will make efforts to develop Tamenglong district, particularly Tousem. He said the Government would look into the ways for establishing weaving centres for women in the Sub-Division of the hill district.
He further announced that the Government will take up the Tribal Area Inclusive Project in 26 tribal blocks, informing that 10 blocks including Tousem will be covered in the first phase of the project. Under the project, SDO office buildings, quarters, police outposts, barracks and banks will be constructed at the cost of Rs 11 crore each, he added. The Government is also planning to take up a water supply scheme at the total cost of Rs 2.05 crore under NLCPR to provide drinking water to the people of Tousem, he added.
He gave Rs 1 lakh to the organizing committee o . He also released a book entitled “Zeme Cultural Heritage and Customary Laws.”
The Chief Minister and his team left Tousem for Imphal by the same chopper at 11:30 am.
Gaikhangam said, “Recognition or re-modification of the Rongmei and Liyangmei had already been celebrated and now we are celebrating the recognition of the Zeme, hailing it as a group having rich cultural heritage.
The celebration is being organized by Zeme Council, Northeast India under the theme: “Working Together is Success.” Hundreds of people belonging to Zeme tribe hailing from different parts of Assam, Nagaland and Manipur are also participating at the event.
At the function held at Tousem which is located 250 km west of Imphal, various Zeme dances and songs were performed. A cultural exhibition was also organized, part of the celebration.
The Government of India had earlier recognized the Zeme tribe as ‘Kachcha Naga.” However, the Government later recognized it as “Zeme.” The event is being held in connection with the recognition as well as the cultural show of the Zeme tribe inhabiting in the Northeast.
At the opening ceremony, different civil oraganisations submitted memorandums/memoranda to the Chief Minister. A queen contest will also be held as part of the celebration.
Addressing the function, RD & PR minister Francis Ngajokpa appealed to the Zeme tribe to maintain peaceful co-existence. Living together in peace and harmony brings prosperity,
Ngajokpa asserted and called for spreading the message of peace everywhere.
I Hemochandra, PHED minister, who was also speaking at the function said his long desire for visiting the Tousem has fulfilled. He said the celebration is an important event of the
Zeme tribe and it is really fortunate for him to be able to take part it.
Stating that the cultural celebration of the event has been kickstarted, the Deputy Chief Minister, who is also holding the portfolio of Home, remarked that it was a historic day.
Although it was recognized as Zeliangrong and Kabui before, now they are recognized as Rongmei, Liyangmei and Zeme, he noted.

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