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As part of ‘Go Green Drive’ launched by HQ IGAR (South) as an initiative to maintain greenery in the state of Manipur, Headquarters 9 Sector Assam Rifles carried the campaign forward by tree plantation at Keithelmanbi in which a number of fruit and flower bearing tree saplings were planted. Brigadier MK Das, Commander, Headquarters 9 Sector Assam Rifles inaugurated the drive by planting a sapling.
All the officers, troops and their families were present at the occasion and they too participated in the event with great zeal and enthusiasm. As a run up to the celebrations on the ‘World Environment Day’, a series of tree plantations have been planned across the Imphal Valley with an aim to restore the natural balance which has been disturbed due to large scale deforestation.

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IMPHAL, May 27: The statue of Kuki Rising of 1917-19 hero ‘Gen.’ Tintong was unveiled today at Songpi village in Churachandpur district of Manipur.
Kuki National Organisation (KNO) president PS Haokip while delivering a speech in the programme said that Gen. Tintong, in defiance of the British imperialists famously declared in March 17 that ‘defending our sovereignty is all’.
According to the KNO leader, Gen. Tintong had firmly established the path for future generations to pursue until self determination for the Kuki people is achieved. “The foundation of the Kuki National Organisation (KNO)’s political ideology is the goal of self determination for the Kuki people, which was also Gen. Tintong’s dream,” PS Haokip added. The cry for Zale’n-gam or Kuki homeland was strongly echoed in today’s event at Songpi village where Kuki leaders exhorted on the issue.

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Imphal, May 27 : The Army recruitment rally conducted at Leimakhong from 15 to 26 May 2013 saw a record turnout of nearly 10000 youth participating fervently in the hope of finding employment in the ranks of the Army.
As many as 800 candidates have been short-listed for the subsequent rounds of recruitment this time. Dr Alexander Pao, MLA Karong and Mr L Dikho, MLA Mao visited the recruitment rally to motivate the youth they complimented the organizing staff for the methodical and peaceful conduct of the rally and stated that the people of Manipur are yearning for similar recruitment rallies being organised more often. They maintained that such drives would augment the opportunities of employment of their youth.
Maj Gen KK Sinha, SM, GOC 57 Mountain Division, pleased at the overwhelming response of the youth to the rally, has complimented the people of Manipur, civil administration, civil police, participants and units of 59 Mountain Brigade for the peaceful conduct of the rally. He also commended the Recruiting Staff for conducting the recruitment rally in a fair, professional and peaceful manner. He maintained that similar Army Recruitment Rallies will be extended to the youth of Manipur with a view to tap matchless human resources of Manipur.
Col A Tomar, Director of Army Recruitment Organisation, was very happy to see the overwhelming response of the youth of Manipur.
He extended his gratitude to people and administration for their generous support throughout the rally. The recruiting officer visited Mt Everest College at Senapati and Asuffi Christian Higher Secondary School at Mao and addressed the children to spread awareness regarding employment opportunities through the recruitment rallies. The incident free rally epitomizes the warmth and affection bestowed by people of Manipur for the army and the youth who participated in the recruitment. People of Leimakhong came forward to provide basic amenities to the children who came from all over Manipur irrespective of the tribal diversity. It was heartening to take notice of local vendors who kept their shops open even on Sunday to extend their support to the children coming from far flung areas of Manipur.
In an all out effort to ensure normalcy in the state, Assam Rifles has carved a niche in the society by generating employment for the youth of Manipur. It has been realised over the years that grass root or rudimentary cause of youth getting misled is lack of employment.
The task in remote under developed districts is a bigger challenge. Assam Rifles endeavours to direct the youth towards productive activities and in coordination with State and Central Govt in providing them employment opportunities through open recruitment rally.
A special recruitment rally is being organised by Assam Rifles on behalf of SSC for border districts of Manipur and Nagaland to fulfill vacancies for Constable (GD) in CAPF and Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles. The recruitment rally is being organised in Ukhrul, Chandel and CC Pur districts of Manipur. A total of 244 vacancies for male candidates have been offered with 122 in general, 32 in OBC, 7 in SC and 83 in ST categories. .
The rally is being conducted for Hill Districts with only the candidates belonging to these districts being eligible for recruitment. Age limit for the candidates is 18-23 years as on 01 August 13 with relaxation for different categories.. Approximately 200 candidates are being trained presently under all the units of 10 Sector AR.
Fair selection and candidate friendly recruitment process that is totally merit based and honest, Assam Rifles has placed notices at prominent places cautioning candidates against paying money to anyone for recruitment as there is no place for touts or agents.

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IMPHAL, May 25 NNN : The third leg of the United Naga Council (UNC) ‘political tour’ n Naga areas was undertaken in Tamenglong district in association with the Zeliangrong Baudi, Manipur and the frontal organisations of the region from May 23 to 25.
The political tour was carried out mainly with a view to interact with the people and to study the socio-economic conditions of the Nagas which is weakening by the day and to verify the tall claims made by the Government of Manipur on schemes/projects placed in the tripartite talk as development initiatives taken up by them in tribal areas, according to the UNC.
The United Naga Council said the touring team witnessed the intensive work for construction of tunnels for the trans Asian Railway line, deploying man and machine on scales never seen before and experienced at the same the deplorable road condition from Awangkhul to Tamenglong district headquarter, a distance of about only 65 kms which take more than 3 hours to cover on four wheelers. The plight of the people of the district whose main route of communication is a district road not worth the name continues to be ignored and isolates them further beyond distance, it added.
The tour programme concluded with a joint meeting with formers Presidents and Executives of the Zeliangrong Baudi and United Naga Council, Convenor of the Tamenglong
District, Convenor and colleagues of the Co-ordination Committee Tamenglong for Alternative Arrangement, Representative of the Zeliangrong Youth Front, Zeliangrong Students’ Union Manipur, Member of the Peace Committee, Women leaders, retired bureaucrats and a host of elders, intellectuals and public leaders, stated the UNC.
It stated that the contours of the tripartite talk process of the Government of Manipur, Government of India and the UNC on the demand for an alternative arrangement outside the Government of Manipur was highlighted in the joint meeting which also emphasised on the need to be organised and be in continued preparedness for taking forward the people’s movement to its logical conclusion.
According to the UNC, the president of United Naga Council also gave a call to end of factional violence and internal divisions and the need to join hands for building up the society in view of the impending settlement of the Indo-Naga issue and to effectively engage with the emerging challenges of the times. The entire tour programme was hosted by the Zeliangrong Baudi, Manipur.

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IMPHAL, May 24 MNS NNN : The militant outfit United People’s Party of Kangleipak (UPPK) today signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) involving the Central and Manipur Governments joining the peace process during a home coming ceremony in Imphal at 1st Battalion of Manipur Rifles.
During the ceremony, 80 ultras of the outfit led by its president Achoibam Bonbihari were present and they also deposited a large number of arms and ammunition. Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh, Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam, severall ministers, the state Chief Secretary, the DGP, GOC, IG (Assam Rifles) and other senior officials attended the function.
UPKK joined the peace process under the leadership of its president Achoibam Bonbihari, general secretary Konthoujam Shanti, chief of army staff Mayengbam Maichon, home secretary Lemba, organizing secretary Lakpa, information and publicity secretary Laishram Brojen alias Khuman, deputy finance secretary Huidrom Angamba Meitei and others.
The first batch consisting of 51 ultras of UPPK was extricated from Myanmar through Tamu and Moreh on February 4, 2013 with the help of Assam Rifles and state police commandos. The second batch consisting of 27 ultras was extricated on March 19, 2013 through Nagaland border from the camp at Taka located in Myanmar.
Finally, one self-styled major of the outfit was later extricated in the third operation on April 17, 2013 from Heikol camp, also in Myanmar.
Throughout these operations the AR played a key role in terms of tactical support, manpower support and thereafter in hosting the group with them till date.
They brought 37 weapons including one SLR, 21 HK-33 rifles, four pistols, two lathod guns, one each of M-22 rifle,
AK-56 rifle, Type 81 rifle, A-4 rifle, A-1rifle, MG A-2, MG M-23, MG MK-3 and RPG. In addition to many hand grenades, the UPPK also deposited 5742 of 5.56 ammunition and 507 rounds of 7.62 mm ammunition.
The tripartite MoU was signed by Shambhu Singh, Joint Secretary (NE) on behalf of the Home Ministry and DR J Suresh Babu, Principal Secretary (Home) on behalf of the state Government. On behalf of the UPPK, the MoU was signed by the outfit’s president Bonbihari, its home secretary Lemba and chief of army Maichon.
Manipur Government with financial assistance of the Ministry of Home Affairs is starting the construction of designated camp to host these ultras, Principal Secretary Suresh Babu said in a statement.
He said every effort will be made to ensure that these ultras who have come forward with a lot of faith in the Government are settled properly very soon.
As part of the rehabilitation package, they will be paid a lump sum of Rs 2.50 lakh which will be kept in fixed deposit for a period of two years, he added.
However, this fixed deposit will be allowed as ‘collateral guarantee’ for mobilizing loans for self-employment programmes, Babu added.
He added in addition every cadre will be paid Rs 4000 per month as stipend for meeting their expenditure for a period of two years while further informing that the Central Government has already released Rs 14 crores in the last week for meeting the expenditure for the groups which have joined peace process till date.
On February 13 this year, several factions of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) and Kanglei Yaon Kanna Lup (MDF) joined the peace process during a home coming ceremony at the 1st Bn of MR. In all, 200 ultras along with 138 weapons were laid down during the function.

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Imphal, May 13 : A seminar on ‘Changing Contours of Manipur and way Ahead’ was held at Leimakhong by the Red Shield Division today. The seminar was attended by the CM of Manipur O Ibobi Singh, President MPCC, Deputy CM, Minister of Home, Tribal affairs and Hills, Horticulture and Science, Gaikhangam, Ministers and MLA from various constituencies of Manipur, DGP Manipur, S Y Joykumar, Additional Chief Secretary, S Lawmkunga and prominent personalities from the fields of education, administration and leaders of various socio political and youth organisations. The seminar exchanged views on the shift occurring in the society due to the opportunities, economic progress and prosperity in Manipur and suggested ways of ushering in enduring peace and economic progress of the State. The uniqueness of the seminar was that it was organised by the Red Shield Division that is combating insurgency in the State and has become an inseparable part in the ongoing conflict. Lt Gen AK Sahni, SM, VSM, GOC Spear Corps welcomed Chief Minister of Manipur, Shri O Ibobi Singh and officials of State administration, services representatives from Army, Para Military and CPOs, representatives of socio political organisations, HR Organisations, NGOs and all others in attendance.
Addressing the inaugural function of the seminar, Chief Minister Ibobi stated that discussion as such these are very important in the present situation.
The Chief Minister said that insurgency in the state has been curbed significantly adding that the Army, paramilitary forces and the police take major roles in fighting militancy.
“Different communities in the state maintain peace and harmony respecting each other’s differences for a long time. But, individuals who want to sacrifice and work hard with sincerity for the betterment of the society are rare in the state,” he remarked.
Ibobi said that the state Government is focusing more on electricity and transportation and for this, it is taking up necessary steps.
At the same time, the Government is giving special impetus to education sector, the Chief Minister said and admitted that a good Government always pay special attention to such areas.
Ibobi added that his Government is also focusing on bringing equal development both in the valley and hill.
The one-day event was held in two separate sessions. In the morning session Chief Justice (Retd) WA Shishak was the Chairperson in which prominent resource persons Prof Ch Priyoranjan Singh, Prof W Nabhakumar, Prof Amar Yumnam and Prof (Mrs) Salam Irene delivered their views and opinions on the changing contours of Manipur. The way ahead for Manipur was discussed in the second session by Shri PC Lawmkunga, Additional Chief Secretary, Prof L Sadananda, Shri Y Joykumar, DGP Manipur and Prof Amar Yumnam under the chairmanship of Prof N Mohendro Singh, Director College Development Council, Manipur.
The seminar was concluded with a vote of thanks by Maj Gen KK Sinha, SM, GOC, Red Shield Division. In his address, the GOC expressed that the seminar was organised to have a free exchange of views which would help to ensure a peaceful, progressive and vibrant Manipur. While thanking the participants and the audience he further added that although the Army has taken the initiative to organise this Seminar, the idea is not to advocate ‘set-piece’ solutions but rather for all of us to benefit from positive and innovative contributions of the esteemed speakers.

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chief minister appreciates
effort of army

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Imphal, May 12 : Chief Minister Shri O Ibobi Singh and Dy CMGaikhangam and several other civil dignitaries attended dinner cum banquet at Red Shield Division, Leimakhong on 11 May 13.
During the visit, Chief Minister and civil dignitaries discussed prevailing security situation in the State with Lt Gen Arun Kumar Sahni, SM, VSM, GOC Spear Corps and Maj Gen KK Sinha, SM, GOC Red Shield Division and thee CM further expressed his appreciation towards the efforts of Security Forces in combating insurgency in the State towards bringing peace and tranquility. iIbobi Singh lauded the co-operation and assistance which Red Shield Division has extended to the civil administration of the State and asserted that the continuous and selfless effort of Army will go a long way in providing a vital fillip to the bonhomie between Army and people of Manipur. He wished good luck to the troops of Indian Army serving the Nation and State.

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Over 30 houses were burnt on Friday in a land dispute

Imphal, May 3 MNS/NNN: Some unknown persons burnt down about 30 houses over a land dispute between the villagers of Sailen and Seijang Village this morning around 10.30 a.m The villagers belonging to a particular village burnt down the houses.
Some persons involved in the incident were reportedly rounded up by AR.
Following the incident, Lamlai PS, SP, Imphal, IGP (L&O) rushed to the spot and precautionary measures have been taken up to prevent untoward incident.
According to chief of the Sailen village, Hong Park, the villagers have been in hosting the law for 51 years however some persons claimed the area as theirs.
A relief camp has been opened in the village.
Reports said the arson took place around 10:30 am in the village of Sailen in Saikul constituency. It is located about 7 km northeast of Lamlai Police Station. However, Seijang village falls under Lamlai constituency in Imphal East district.
Sailen village chief Hongprang said that at about 10:30 am, around 600 people from Seijang holding spears, bows and arrows, petrol and kerosene swooped down on Sailen and set around 26 houses on fire.
He said Sailen village is populated by about 500 people with 70 houses.
The incident is really unfortunate. I urge the Government of Manipur to provide aid to the displaced villagers, Hongprang said.
One Maruti van, one Kubota tractor and another rice mill were also destroyed in the fire.
Imphal East Superintendent of Police, Kamei Angam, DIG Range-I, Clay Khongsai, Saikul constituency MLA Yamthong Haokip and other top police officials of Imphal East rushed to the site to take stock of the situation.
Meanwhile, a team of Assam Rifles and Manipur Police have reportedly pulled up five suspects in connection with the incident.

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Media workshop organised by Vigyan Prasar,

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Imphal, May 3 : Mathematics teaching has been reduced to “does” and “don’t” without letting the students grasp a fuller understanding of the concepts, said Huidrom Jayantkumar Singh, former head of department of Mathematics, D.M. College of Science and President, Manipur Mathematical Society. Delivering his keynote address at a workshop/seminar on Mathematics and Science Communication for media persons organised here today, he bemoaned that the faulty approach to teaching mathematics by focussing on problem-solving was responsible for maths phobia suffered by students. This is one subject in which maximum number of students fail in the examinations. It is the most unpopular, rather most fear subject among students.
This media workshop was a part of the series being organized across the country by Vigyan Prasar, an autonomous body of the Ministry of Science & Technology and the National Council for Science & Technology Communication (NCSTC), Department of Science & Technology, Government of India. It is part of the activities of the National Mathematics Year (2012-13) being observed to mark the great mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan’s 125th birth anniversary.
Jayantkumar Singh said mathematics teaching should pass through three stages. ‘Whats,’ that is, definitions, interrelation between principles, etc. ‘How” is the method of solving a problem or proving a proposition. “Why” is the interpretation and generalisations. Although the last stage does not provide solution to the problem, it is of basic importance because it tells us why a particular method of solving the problem had been adopted. But teachers generally concentrate on the ‘how’ part and give little importance to the ‘what’ and ‘why’.
This, he said, forces student cramp up and learn by rote -just like mugging up English spellings and pronunciation. Hence, young learners develop a distaste for mathematics. He said like taking scientific knowledge from textbooks and laboratories to the common people in the field, familiarisation with the principles of mathematics can be made lively by relating them to our day-to-day activities.
Giving his introductory remarks, Dr. Subodh Mahanti, senior scientists, Vigyan Prasar, said that the idea behind these workshop/seminars was to highlight the importance of mathematics in understanding the secrets of nature and solving practical problems, and to make people aware of India’s mathematical heritage. Mathematics is used as a universal language and tool for any quantitative research in all the sciences.
Fundamental mathematical questions also arise out of these research topics. And so we see the emergence of disciplines like mathematical biology, mathematical ecology, mathematical geography, mathematical physics, etc, Dr Mahanti pointed out.
The origins of mathematics, he said, can be traced to antiquity. Prehistoric human beings probably learned to count at least up to ten on their fingers. Ancient Indians, Chinese, Babylonians, and Egyptians devised methods of counting and measuring that were of practical importance in their everyday lives. With the passage of time surveyors, clock and calendar makers, masons and machine makers, and most importantly merchants, developed the methods of counting and measuring.

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The CM inspected Singda dam and its surrounding areas where various developmental programmes being taken up yesterday. He inspected the place where a stop gate is to be constructed temporary nursery shed where saplings are kept and area where construction is going on for police outpost. Saplings were planted led by CM near main gate. The CM during his visit earlier said to plant saplings in catchment area and urged the encroachers to shift from the area.
The CM also gave away money for those villagers who dug the holes for planting saplings. The CM was occompanied by dy CM, Shri Gaikhangam , Th. Debendra, forest minister, Ngamthang Haokip, I. Hemochandra, PHED minister and other officials of concerned dept. The CM also inspected the complex of Apex co-operative marketing society, Chingmeirong where hostels for boys and girls having a capacity of 150 persons of hills is to be built. The CM was accompanied by Dy. CM Gaikhangam, CS, DS Poonia and other top officials.

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IMPHAL, April 30 MNS/NNN: Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh Tuesday said international flights will start landing in Imphal Airport by June or July first week this year. Ibobi Singh also said by the month of June the expansion and development works in the airport, now being taken up to upgrade it into an international airport, will be completed.
Ibobi was talking to media persons on the sidelines of an inspection visit to the airport which is now being revamped and expanded to make it an international airport.
He instructed all the concerned to finish the development works of the airport by May and to keep quality control, assuring that international flights will start landing in the airport by June or first week of July this year.
Saying that the state Government has acquired about 700 acres of land in addition making the total area of the airport around 1, 100 acre at present, he added that the work for upgradation of the airport, also known as Tulihal Airport, is taken by Airport Authority of India.
The Chief Minister later inspected the boundary of the newly acquired area of the airport during the trip.
During the visit, Ibobi was accompanied by his Deputy Gaikhangam, Works minister Dr Kh Ratankumar, MLA RK Anand, Regional Executive Director of Airport Authority of India, Kemalata and other officials of the airport authority, Chief Secretary DS Punia, DGP Y Joykumar, Imphal West Deputy Commissioner and other state officials.

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