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Imphal, April 27MNS NNN :All the eleven Manipur police commando personnel were produced before the Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) of Thoubal district, Manipur at 3 pm today. They are now remanded to police custody till May 6.
The eleven Manipur police commando personnel were caught carrying the banned drugs worth over Rs 3 crore towards Myanmar on Sunday morning.
According to the Thoubal district police, two Maruti Gypsy vehicles of Manipur police department were heading towards the Indo-Myanmar township Moreh on Sunday morning at around 6 am. The occupants of the vehicles were in police uniform. Out of suspicion, the Thoubal district police team manning the ‘Pallel police station new building gate’ stopped them and checked the two vehicles. One of the vehicles bears the registration number MN-01-X-3392 was occupied by police sub-inspector (S.I) identified as one Beishamayum Debson Singh and six others including the driver and the other vehicle did not have register number and was occupied by five other police personnel.
The first vehicle was carrying a white gunny bag inscribed with a tag ‘Golden Singha’ containing 4680 strips of Pseudoephedrine tablets (each strip has ten tablets).
The second vehicle was carrying two air-bags. In one of the bags 5880 strips of Pseudoephedrine were found which was labelled with ‘Scope’ and ‘Indiana’. In the second bag, 35 packets of Pseudoephedrine were found.
According to the police, sub-inspector B Debson was serving in the Imphal East district but recently he was posted at Moreh town.
The drugs in the international market will worth Rs 3, 64, 02, 000.
On being interogated, sub-inspector B Debson said the materials were handed over to them at Khongjom Patpal Lamkhai (Imphal-Moreh road) at around 5 am by one Md Ali, s/o Md Kasim of Lilong (Thoubal district) to be delivered to one of the associates of Md Ali.
Yesterday’s incident came amid hue and cry against the drug trafficking by security force personnel was witnessed in Manipur after one of the biggest drug seizures in Manipur, six persons, including Defence PRO Col Ajay Chowdhry were arrested by Manipur police while carrying pseudoephedrine drugs valued at an estimated Rs 24 crore at Pallel in Manipur’s Chandel district on February 24.
The police in the follow up action later arrested Seikholet Haokip, son of former Speaker of Manipur Legislative Assembly, TN Haokip in connection with the pallel drug seizure.
The drugs were meant to smuggle into neighbouring Mynamar, police reports had said.
The police personnel were identified as SI Beisamayum Debson, of Imphal East commando unit presently posting at the Moreh police commando, Jamandar H Premananda of 1st IRB, attached to Thoubal Police Commando and presently posted at Moreh, constable N Priyokumar, constable S Opendrajit, constable Ph Bijendro Singh, constable Th Pouthang, constable Henik, constable Ng Premjit, constable N Sukumar and constable S Ranbir.

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IMPHAL, April 28 MNS/NNN: Rashida Manjoo, United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur on violence against women, its causes and consequences (UNSRVAW), held a consultative meeting with civil society organizations, women leaders, human rights defenders, victims and other advocates working on violence against women in Imphal on Sunday.
The meeting which was held at Hotel Classic was attended by over 200 delegates and family members of women victims of violence from all over the North East region and West Bengal. International organizations, national NGOs such as International Committee on the Red Cross (ICRC) and Child Rights and You (CRY) also attended the meeting, said a statement released by Civil Society Coalition on Human Rights in Manipur and the UN (CSCHR).
Manjoo accepted an invitation sent on March 13 from the CSCHR to visit Manipur and the North East region during her mission.
Forty separate depositions were made in the meeting, the largest one convened by the UNSRVAW during her current mission to India. The meeting was moderated by Jarjum Ete, secretary, National Alliance of Women (NAWO) and former chairperson of the Arunachal Pradesh State Women’s Commission, the statement said.
It said the first ever formal visit of a distinguished official of the UN with a human rights mandate to the state of Manipur is an ‘historic occasion.’’ The UNSRVAW was formally welcomed by the convenor of CSCHR, Dr Laifungbam Debabrata Roy. In his welcome address, Roy said, “We place our highest confidence and trust in you today, as you convene this historic meeting in Imphal.”
“Yesterday, our people remembered the day, 123 years ago when the independent state of Manipur lost her sovereignty and the Union Jack was unfurled in the holy citadel and fortress of Kangla Pungmayol in Imphal on April 27, 1891. The sovereignty has never been regained till today. In this context, your historic visit is most significant for us in Manipur,” the UNSRVAW statement quoted Roy as saying.
Introducing her mandate and purpose of her visit to India, Manjoo said, “The death of a woman is not a new act, but the ultimate act in the continuum of violence in the life of the woman.”
Among the deponents was the mother of the late Thangjam Monorama. Breaking into tears during her testimony, she appealed for justice for her daughter, who was brutally tortured and raped by personnel of the Indian paramilitary force, Assam Rifles before she was killed and her dead body abandoned in a field.
“The UN Special Rapporteur openly wept with Thangjam Monorama’s mother,” the statement added.
Babaloo L, exe  Director, HRA   emphasized the significance of Manjoo’s visit and reiterated the lonely 13 years fast by Irom Chanu Sharmila demanding repeal of Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 from Manipur.
The draconian law which confers wide impunity has no place in a democracy and it has been widely condemned, the statement cited Babaloo as saying.
Babaloo also said that many UN treaty body mechanisms and other Special Rapporteurs have called for its repeal and added Justice Verma Commission had also recently called for its repeal and accountability of the Indian armed forces personnel involved in rape and other forms of sexual assault, but these recommendations were ignored by the Government of India when it introduced the Criminal law (Amendment) Bill 2012 in Parliament.
Manjoo in her closing remarks said that it was not her mandate to comment on the depositions made before her, and that her report will be based on facts.
She also said that her opinions and conclusions as an independent expert were hers alone that these would not be changed or shaped by any influence whether from government or any others, the statement further added.
The UNSRVAW will be holding a national press conference in New Delhi on May 1 before she wraps up her mission.

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Imphal, April 27 : To fortify close association with ex-servicemen and to address their concerns, an ex-servicemen rally was organized by Red Shield Division, at Senapati district. Over 500 veterans from villages of Senapati and Tamenglong Districts participated in the rally.
The rally was inaugurated by Maj Gen KK Sinha, SM GOC Red Shield Division. Alexander Pao , MLA L Dhikho, MLA Devendro MLA attended the rally.
The GOC fondly recollected the glorious saga and history of courage exhibited by the personnel at various fronts of the Nation. He said that the gallant contribution for the cause of the nation, made by the personnel from the state of Manipur irrespective of the varied cultural diversity, is a glaring example of ethnic harmonization, worth emulating. He appreciated the veterans for having selflessly given the best of their years to the Nation. The General said that he is aware of the difficulties faced by the ex servicemen post retirement and urged that the civil administration must responsibly come forward to alleviate the problems faced by them. The GOC assured the veterans that all assistance will be provided and that their grievances will be suitably attended to.
Various agencies from the Army, Assam Rifles, Territorial Army, Zila Sainik Board, ECHS, SBI and State Government established stalls to render assistance and spread awareness on pension, health, education, banking and insurance to resolve the probelms of Ex-servicemen. Medical and dental assistance were rendered during the occasion. The veterans were also provided conveyance to bring them together to Senapati from far flung villages of Senapati and Tamenglong Districts.

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IMPHAL, April 27 NNN: Rashida Manjoo who is the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Violence Against Women, its Causes and Consequences arrived in Imphal on Saturday on a two-day visit to Manipur. Her visit to the state aims to amass information on violence against women.
She arrived at Imphal Tulihal Airport at 1: 30 pm. Manjoo was accorded a warm welcome by leaders of different NGOs from the North East states, including that of West Bengal, Civil Society Coalition on Human Rights in Manipur and the UN (CSCHR) and several victims.
Shortly after her arrival, Manjoo met with top officials of Home Department and discussed on crimes against women and child in the state of Manipur, official sources said.
She is now staying at Hotel Classic, Imphal. The visiting UN Special Rapporteur will interact with rape victims and representatives of various social organizations during a discussion programme on “Cause and Consciousness” to be held at the Hotel Classic, North AOC on Sunday.
She will also share reports on her India visit with the media and representatives of NGOs.
Manjoo arrived in India on April 22 on an official visit and the primary objective of her visit to the country is to collect information on violence against women in India.
Manjoo will be on the official mission to the country till May 1. She had accepted an invitation sent to her on March 13 from the CSCHR to visit Manipur and the North East region during her mission to India.
The UNSRVAW will address violence against women broadly, focusing on both its causes and consequences according to the mandate and study the different manifestations of violence against women. In order to have a clear picture of the issues in India, Manjoo will be compiling and studying information on recent analyses or surveys on the situation an forms of violence against women in India. Analyses on the criminal or civil provisions that may be applied to cases of violence against women, and whether these are appropriate or sufficient, priority issues/concerns to raise, suggestions for recommendations relate to VAW in the public and private spheres, and any recent and concrete cases of violence against women and girls will also be compiled and studied by the UN Special Rapporteur during her visit to the state.

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International models arrive
IMPHAL, April 25 NNN: International models will walk down the ramp in Imphal on Saturday.
Models from Brazil, Russia, Ukraine and elsewhere have arrived in Imphal today for the big show.
Goncalves Silva Patricia, a well-known Brazilian model, is among the group.
Models from Russia include Cheporukha Anastasia, Gorlova Daria, Karina Khan, Mashina Elizaveta, Ivanova Ekaterina. Ukrainian models are Rublova Anastasiia, Shurkina Tetiana, Makeich Anahelina, Paladi Vera from Maldova and Goncalves Silva Patricia from Brazil have arrived here in Imphal today.
The event has been organised by Blue Wings and supported by the Manipur tourism department, Manipur Development Society, Manipur Skill Development Society and Manipur AIDS Control Society.
According to Kh Nishikanta, the event director said the objective of the programme has been to bring peace and harmony in the trouble torn Manipur by bringing out the traditional attires of all the ethnic communities of the state. These international models will wear the traditional attires in the show.
The fashion show will be held at Bhagyachandra Open Air Theatre (BOAT), Imphal.

International models at Khwairamband Keithel to popularise fashion show event

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IMPHAL, April 22 MNS/ Agencies: A large number of Sekmai residents in Imphal West district on Monday staged a sit-in-protest against the Sunday’s bomb blast occurred in front of Sekmai Excise Post along National Highway-2 and pulling up of two locals by security forces in the aftermath of the incident. Talking to reporters on the sidelines of the demonstration organized by Advanced Women Society, Sekmai Awang, Kh Amubi Devi, secretary of the organization said it condemns the blast that took place at a spot packed with people in the strongest terms. Sekmai is located along National Highway-2 (Imphal-Dimapur road). Maibam Naoba, 21, son of M Ibomcha and Thongam Sana, 20, son of Pishak have been pulled up by police in connection with the blast and it is highly condemnable, she said. They were washing a vehicle when the incident took place. The duo along with CRPF jawans fled the scene in panic when the powerful bomb exploded. Two CRPF jawans and another four civilians were wounded in the attack suspected to be carried out by militants. About 2 hours before the Sekmai blast yesterday morning, heavily armed men suspected to be militants launched an attack on an official team of the state PWD who were travelling in a vehicle escorted by Manipur Rifles jawans on the same route, killing one MR jawan and injuring another 10. Amubi also demanded the Manipur Government to immediately secure release of the duo, claiming they are innocent. Meanwhile, Teacher and Medical Officer Association, RIMS has also decried the placing of two powerful IEDs in the hospital campus on April 20. Militant outfit Maoist Communist Party (MCP) had claimed responsibility for the two bombs which were being planted in a garden in the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) campus, Imphal. RIMS Director Dr Sekharjit also took part at the protest dharna that began from 1 pm and went on till 3 pm. The banned Revolutionary People’s Front (RPF) Monday claimed that Sunday’s IED blasts at two places along the NH-2 were triggered by cadres of its armed wing People Liberation Army (PLA) and targeted Central security forces. A Manipur Rifles personnel was killed and 17 others, including a superintending engineer (SE) and seven security personnel, were injured in the explosions at two places in Chandel and Imphal West districts of Manipur on Sunday. The blast that killed one MR jawan and injured to five others and five staff of the state PWD including the superintending engineer Ng Manglemjao Singh had taken place at a place between Khudengtabi and Kwatha Lamkhai at around 7:30 am, located around 400 meter away from a post of Assam Rifles on the HN-2 while the other that injured to seven people including two CRPF personnel and five civilians occurred along the Imphal-Mao section of NH-2 at Sekmai Bazar. A statement of the RPF signed by its publicity chief Bangkim while owning up the blasts stated that both had targeted the Central security force what they called Indian Occupational Force (IOF), asserting that the stand of the outfit not to target state security force and police remains unchanged. The PWD official team and Manipur Rifles personnel escorting them was taking the assistant of the Central security force while moving on the highway, it added. On the other hand, Sekmai Bazar today observed a total shutdown in protest against the blast at crowded area and picking up two innocent persons of the area by the police in the aftermath of the blast. A sit-in-protest was also staged at the market set of the Sekmai Bazar under the aegis of Advanced Women Society, Awang Sekmai registering a strong protest against the blast and demanding unconditional release of the two persons picked by the police. In the aftermath operation of the CRPF personnel after the blast, they picked up M Naoba (20) and Thongam Sana (18), both from Sekmai Mamang Leikai in connection with the blast. Naoba was said to be a driver of one of the two trucks damaged by the impact of the blast. Both the youths were innocent. Secretary of the society Kh Amubi Devi claimed. She further asserted that Sekmai is a peaceful area so far activities of underground elements were concerned and strongly condemned the blast incident. She appealed not to repeat the incident in future while talking to media persons at the protest site. The people of Sekmai areas were strongly against the arrest of Naoba Sana in connection with the blast incident and they should be released immediately without any condition, she demanded. She said both of them were apprehended by CRPF personnel while they were running for their lives soon after the blast, threatening that they would launch agitations of various types if the two innocent villagers are not release by tomorrow (April 23).

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Closing function of a 2 Day Symposium & Festival of Indian Dances in the International Mainstream held at JNMDA

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Imphal, April 21 : Chief Minister Shri O. Ibobi Singh said that government will extend full co-operation and support in preserving and promoting the Manipuri dance and martial arts. He was speaking as the Chief Guest today at the closing function of the 2 Day Symposium & Festival of Indian Dances in the International Mainstream being organised by the Thoibi Manipuri Dance & Cultural Research Institute, Imphal in association with Indian Council of Cultural Relations and Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance Academy, Imphal at JNMDA Auditorium.
To preserve and promote Manipuri dance, Art & culture, the government, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and private stakeholders shall join hand together to improve the support and facilities to artiste, he further added.
The function was attended by T. Mangibabu Singh, MLA and PadmaShri Smt. Kshetrimayum Ongbi Thouranishabi Devi as the Guests of Honour and Shri Ningthoujam Nabachandra Singh, the Festival Director as the functional president.Many dancers of national and international repute performed their dance recitals.

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Imphal, April 19 : The CM of Manipur Shri O. Ibobi said the govt. is discussing to frame a law which can protect agricultural land in valley districts. It is also trying to computerize land records of those lands which were bounded by MLR and LR act in four valley districts and some portions of Churachandpur district on or before March 2014.
The CM was speaking after launching of computerisation of land records of three sub-division of Imphal west, Patsoi, Lamshang and Wangoi at DC, Imphal west complex today.
He also expressed his opinion regarding the handing over of records of settlement deptt. To DC and SDOs so that the process of computerised can be taken up in no time.
Kh. Ratankumar works minister who presided over the functions said, by computerizing land records, records can be made available easily. It will also help collecting clear datas of land while constructing at a particular area.

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Chief Minister inaugurating a two day seminar on “Strategy for Tourism Development and Capacity Building in Manipur “ at Hotel Classic.

IMPHAL, April 19 MNS NNN: Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh Friday opened a national level 2-day seminar “Strategy for Tourism Development & Capacity Building in Manipur” at Classic Hotel in Imphal.
Inaugurating the seminar being organized by Manipur Tourism Forum under the sponsorship of the state Government, Ibobi said tourism is one of the industries in the world which is fast growing. He said Manipur attracts tourists from around the globe by its rich art and culture, historical places, traditional game and sports besides being a land where the game of Sagol Kangjei (polo) actually originated.
The Chief Minister also said that it is necessary to develop a condition in the business of tourim to fine tune with the tourists from outside.
He said, “Tourism has to be developed as a long term policy so we need to protect the local environment as well its culture at the most favorable level because a successful tourism should not harm any local way of life.”
Ibobi further suggested that public-private partnership should be opted by both the Government and private stakeholders to promote tourism in the state, assuring that the Government will always help private entrepreneurship that provide jobs to the people and educated youths of the state.
He called upon the people to take benefit of tourism industry which is one of the fastest growing sector in the whole world.
It benefits people and without major investments, people, organisations can involve themselves in this sector he further added. Ibobi said all the potentials of any area or state should be fully utilised to attract visitors he said. As Manipur is the gateway to South East Asian countries there is also a strong possibility of attracting tourists from the neighbouring countries he observed.
M. Prithiviraj, Parliamentary Secretary Tourism said the
Manipur Tourism Forum has done a wonderful work by organising
such a seminar and he expressed assurance to continue supporting the Forum. President of the Forum Dr Dhabali said after the government of India allowed foreigners to visit Manipur and other north eastern states during the last two years numbers of increased have swelled four times. Manipur Chief Secretary, DS Poonia said Manipur should utilise its advantages of rich culture, climate, natural beauty, games and sports and warmly people to attract visitors.
Representatives from various airlines, tourist organisations, North Eastern Council and other states are also taking part in the seminar. In the first session today, RK Nimai chaired a session in which O Nabakishore spoke about Look East Policy, Hrishikesh Midal about hospitality, Dr Kh Palin about health care tourism , Hemant Katoch about war memorial tourism and N Ibungochoubi about eco adventure and ethnic tourism.

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IMPHAL, Apr 18 MNS, Agencies: Heavily armed persons suspected to be militants reportedly shot dead a truck driver and torched two trucks along National Highway-37 (Imphal-Silchar Road) last night.
Denouncing the act of murder and arson, the All Manipur Road Transport Drivers and Motor Works Union has announced a statewide general strike from April 18 midnight till April 19 midnight.
Meanwhile, the Joint Action Committee (JAC) constituted in connection with the killing of driver Sorokhaibam Babu Singh aged 40, a local of Samurou Awang Leikai in Imphal West district, has also called another 48-hour Manipur bandh beginning Thursday midnight.
At around 8:30 pm Wednesday, an unspecified number of heavily armed persons clad in combat dress stopped the FCI rice loaded truck driven by Babu at Charoi Pandong under Sapermeina Police Station in Senapati district.They then dragged down both the driver and handyman from the vehicle and snatched away their mobile phones and money and suddenly they burnt down the truck and turned their guns at the driver shooting him to death, reports said.
However, the handyman hid himself inside a pit and escaped the attack. He has been identified as Lalhaktang aged 27, a native of Bongkol bazaar in Mizoram. The victim driver is stated to be his brother-in-law.
Reports said the armed miscreants torched a cement loaded truck at the spot before the killing.
Personnel of 86th Battalion of CRPF stationed at Keithgelmanbi rushed the driver to hospital but he succumbed on the way.
Angry residents of Samurou blocked the National Highway-37 protesting the killing and arson. They barred all the vehicles coming along the highway section.
The corpse has been deposited at Regional Institute of Medial Sciences (RIMS) mortuary.
The JAC has made various demands to the Manipur Government in connection with the death of driver Babu. It held a meeting at Samurou bazaar wherein it took six different resolutions regarding the death.
It said Manipur Government should be responsible for the killing of driver Babu and burning of two trucks by miscreants. It also decided to impose a 48-hour Manipur bandh beginning April 18 midnight.
The culprits should clarify on the killing of Babu, it demanded and said the Government should share the bereaved family and extend  help to the family.
It also resolved to seek support from different NGOs as well as the people in the stir being launched by the JAC and that the body will not be claimed until the demands are fulfilled.

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IMPHAL, April 18: Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh today inspected the Imphal Barrage and Singda Dam and announced that encroachments in the Singda Dam area would be evicted in the first week of May.
During the trip, the Chief Minister addressed a meeting at Irrigation Waste House at Singda after inspecting the dam.
He pledged that the state Government will not remain unruffled over the houses and other structures built by encroachers in the Singda Dam area whose compensations have been paid already.
Saying that the police out-post at the dam site will be inducted with more police personnel so as to ensure proper functioning of the out-post, Ibobi said about 2 lakh siblings will be planted in the catchment area of the dam during the month of May.
The Singda Dam located about 20 km northwest of Imphal was constructed over the Singda river and inaugurated in the year 1995.
The mega project was taken up aimed at supplying water in greater Imphal besides irrigation water in the agricultural fields in Phayeng and Lamsang in Imphal West district.
According to the state IFCD, 10 houses and another five pan shops in Singda village and 13 houses, including one church and two pan shops in Ireng Hill Slope are being built by encroaching the dam area.
The Chief Minister later inspected the Imphal Barrage constructed over the Imphal River at Oinam Sawombung in Imphal West district.
This project was inaugurated in 1984 and started supplying irrigation water until it had stopped working since 2010 after its gates were broken down.

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Imphal, April 15 : President Pranab Kumar Mukherjee arrived here today arond 4.30 pm to attend the Diamond Jubilee of Adimjati Shiksha Ashram , Chingmeirong amid strike called by insurgents. Governor Gurbhachan Jagat, Chief Minister, O Ibobi received him at the airport. There was slight rainfall when the President arrived. He then inaugurated Amity Hall and SC/ST Girls Hostel and laid the foundation of Working Women’s Hostel and Tribal Boys’ Hostel.
The President will leave tomorrow morning for Sikkim to inaugurate the Siddeshwara Dham, Solophok, Namchi and dedicate it to the nation . He will also lay the foundation stone of the Sikkim University at Yangang, South Sikkim.
The President will return New Delhi in the afternoon of April 17, 2013.

The diamond jubilee of the Adim Jati Sikhsha Ashram at Chingmeirong in Imphal was on Monday celebrated with President of India Dr Pranab Mukherjee gracing the event as chief guest.
Dr Mukherjee unveiled the jubilee monument and inaugurated an amity hall and a hostel for Scheduled Tribe/ Scheduled Caste girls during the function.
The President also laid the foundation stones for tribal working Women’s hostel and tribal boys’ hostel.
Governor Gurbachan Jagat Singh, Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh and Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam attended the function as president and guests of honour respectively. Member of Rajya Sabha, Rishang Keising also took part it by sharing the dais.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr Mukherjee highlighted the need for empowerment of the people and added that the people should involve and contribute to the schemes and policies being taken up by the Government.
He said, “Therefore, let us try together to take part in the development process by involving in the welfare schemes like MGNREGS, Right to Education, Right to Information Act and Right to Food.
Dr Mukherjee added that it is quite relevant that a state like Manipur, which is rich in culture and courageous, was chosen to set up the sikhshha ashram 60 years back.
The ashram provides vocational training to the tribal students from to time, apart from education, the President said and wished that the ashram creates more good students and citizens in future.
Chief Minister Ibobi also spoke at the occasion. Recalling the history of establishment of the Adim Jati Ashram, he said scholar and social worker, Deshbhandu Adhikari, a native of Uttar Pradesh had made great contribution in setting up of the ashram which started functioning on March 3, 1952.
Dr Rajendra Prasad, the first President of India laid the foundation stone of the ashram, he said.
Top officials of different Government departments, Cabinet ministers, Secretary Donor, DGP, Manipur assembly Speaker, Parliamentary Secretaries and MLAs were also present at the event.

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Chief Minister distributing certificates during a function of Directorate of Treasuries and Accounts on Saturday

IMPHAL, April 13 MNS NNN: Manipur Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh Saturday said the Finance and Treasury Departments are vital for proper management and maintenance of transaction business in a state like Manipur which is facing regular financial crunch and which has no enough resource of its own.
The Chief Minister was addressing the ‘Annual Gathering of officials’ of the state Finance & Treasury Department organised by the Treasury & Accounts at the Banquet Hall of 1st Manipur Rifles here.
He assured that all sorts of payment by the Government will be done through direct cash transfer system soon and the Government is seriously considering toward that end.
All payments in the Treasury are computerized now and hence it has maintained fairness, he said and expressed happiness on this precise system of payment.
“Now, Government employees, pensioners, old age pensioners are being endowed with direct cash transfer facility through their own accounts,” the Chief Minister said.
The deficit at the end of the fiscal year 2013 stood at less than Rs 100 crore as compared to previous year which was totalled at Rs 596 crore, Ibobi said.
He asserted that this was because the Government gave priority only on the necessities and also because it made use of money in a cautious and thrifty manner.
Principal Secretary, Finance, Barun Mitra and Commissioner, Art & Culture, Dr RK Nimai also took part at the function.

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Bomb experts removing a bomb9

Troops of 15 Assam Rifles of 9 Sector AR under HQ IGAR (South) detected a Remote Controlled IED near Khangbok, Dist Thoubal at 4:45 am on 08 April 2013. The Patrol team was on its regular task of clearing and sanitising the road for safe passage of the convoy when they sighted a suspicious looking object near the road. The team immediately cordoned the suspected area and stopped the traffic to avert any mishap. The Explosive Detector Dog was brought into action and it confirmed the presence of explosives. Army Bomb Disposal Squad was called who recovered the IED, which was around 2.0 Kg in weight. Remote control circuit and battery were recovered along with explosive.

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IMPHAL, Apr 8 NNN: The indefinite Manipur bandh enforced by the Joint Action Committee seeking justice for the killing of Dr Ningombam Satyabama, who was found dead on April 5, has been suspended from Monday evening following the JAC and Manipur Government reaching an agreement. Announcing this to the media, the JAC convenor, Laishram Kiran said though the strike has been suspended, rallies and protest dharnas will continue to organise against the killing of Satyabama, a Junior Research Fellow of DBT Project, Pathology at Regional Institute of Sciences (RIMS), Imphal. Satyabama was found dead in a trench drain in Bashikhong Wangkhei Laoumanbi field in Imphal East district on April 5. A 10-member team comprising members of the JAC and leaders of other NGOs met with Chief Minister O Ibobi at his office here in the late afternoon. The Government side was also represented by DGP Y Joykumar and other top police officials. In the meeting, the state Government side assured the JAC side that there was a possibility that the culprits would be held within 24 hours, he said. On the word of the Government, the JAC decided to suspend the strike, he said. The Government side also told the JAC that the case is being investigated by a police team led by an Additional Superintendent of Police. Meanwhile, on the third day of the indefinite bandh call given by the Satyabam JAC, normal life in the state was paralyzed. Hundreds of bandh supporters burnt tyres to block traffic along National Highway-2 at Singajamei and Kakwa bazaar. However, untoward incident was reported during the course of the strike today. A large number of people, mostly women demonstrated at places like Singjamei Chingamathak, Thongam Leikai, Khetri Leikai, Ningom Thongjao and Nongmeibung in Imphal protesting against the killing of JRF Satyabama. A mammoth public meeting was also organized at the locality of the victim wherein representatives of 37 different social organizations such as All Manipur United Clubs? Organisation (AMUCO), Women Action Development (WAD) and Manipur Women?s Rights Commission (MWRC) attended it. A rally was further taken out by participants of the public meeting, but it was stopped by police in front of Super Market in Singjamei.Later on, Thongju constituency MLA Th Bishwarjit arrived at the scene and negotiated with the leaders of the protesters. Then the MLA and the police selected 10 persons and allowed them to submit a memorandum to the Chief Minister.

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The CM of Manipur O. Ibobi visited Adimjati Complex situated at Chingmeirong Khongnang Ani Karak in view of the president of India Pranab Mukherjee.
He interacted with MP, Rishang Keising, Dy. CM, Parliamentary secy tribal affairs and hills Victor Keising and T. Manga Waiphei MLA and visited the construction works of the area.

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IED diffused at Patsoi by bomb experts

MNS: A team of Patsoi Police and 18 Sikh Light Infentry found an IED at Merakhong this morning around 11 a.m.
The bomb weighs about two kg.
An IED was recovered by 18 SIKH Regiment on NH 37 near Lansonbi Bazar, Patsoi. The IED was detected by troops of 18 SIKH, who were patrolling the area to clear and sanitize it for safe passage of traffic. A suspicious looking polythene with wires jetting out was placed on side of a bridge on the National highway 37. Troops of 18 SIKH cordoned the area and stopped traffic to prevent collateral damage. The explosive Detector Dog was brought into action and he confirmed the presence of explosives in the suspicious polythene. Army Bomb Disposal Squad was called who destroyed the IED which was around 2.5 Kg in weight. The traffic on NH 37 was cleared off for movement of vehicles and personals.
The bomb was later exploded around 12.25 p.m.

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