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IMPHAL, December 14: Normal traffic along the Imphal-Yairipok road was today disrupted due to the five hour bandh imposed by the Joint Action Committee of chowkidar Ibomcha and Yaikhu Kanba Lup which came into effect from 10 am and lasted till 3 pm today.

Bandh supporters today came out on the street of Irilbung bazaar and started blocking vehicles. With the motive to prevent vehicles from plying along the route the bandh supporters also piled up logs and burnt tyres.

On receiving the disturbances caused to commuters a team of Irilbung Police led by its SDPO-Birbabu, rushed to the area.

The police team swung into action of clearing the road to ensure smooth passage for commuters. Police also resorted to firing tear gas shell to disperse the bandh supporters who show no respite on blocking the road. 

However no untoward incident was reported during the process.

It may be noted that Ibomcha and Yakhu, father and son, were reportedly abducted from Irilbung water supply scheme, where Ibomcha (the father is currently serving as the chowkidar) by miscreants identifying themselves as KCP militant cadres on December 7 around 9:30 pm. The victims remained traceless since then.

Aggrieved with the failure to trace the victims the JAC formed in connection with the abduction imposed the 5 hours bandhs with the motive to mount pressure on the government to take effective measures to rescue the abducted victims unharmed.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/12/imphalyairipok-bandh-concludes-peacefully/

IMPHAL, December 14: Normal traffic along the Imphal-Yairipok road was today disrupted due to the five hour bandh imposed by the Joint Action Committee of chowkidar Ibomcha and Yaikhu Kanba Lup which came into effect from 10 am and lasted till 3 pm today.

Bandh supporters today came out on the street of Irilbung bazaar and started blocking vehicles. With the motive to prevent vehicles from plying along the route the bandh supporters also piled up logs and burnt tyres.

On receiving the disturbances caused to commuters a team of Irilbung Police led by its SDPO-Birbabu, rushed to the area.

The police team swung into action of clearing the road to ensure smooth passage for commuters. Police also resorted to firing tear gas shell to disperse the bandh supporters who show no respite on blocking the road. 

However no untoward incident was reported during the process.

It may be noted that Ibomcha and Yakhu, father and son, were reportedly abducted from Irilbung water supply scheme, where Ibomcha (the father is currently serving as the chowkidar) by miscreants identifying themselves as KCP militant cadres on December 7 around 9:30 pm. The victims remained traceless since then.

Aggrieved with the failure to trace the victims the JAC formed in connection with the abduction imposed the 5 hours bandhs with the motive to mount pressure on the government to take effective measures to rescue the abducted victims unharmed.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/12/imphalyairipok-bandh-concludes-peacefully/

IMPHAL, Dec 14: Manipur is known to the world for its various internationally recognized indigenous games such as Polo and Thang-Ta, stated Chief Minister Okram Ibobi during the inauguration of 57th National School Games, 2011 (Football and Thang-Ta) at Khuman Lampak Main Stadium, Imphal.

The competition is being organized by state Youth Affairs and Sports Department under the aegis of School Games Federation of India. Altogether 20 states and union territories are taking part in the competition which will be held till December 19.

Chief Minister further maintained that the state government is trying to uplift the status of games and sports by introducing various schemes and programmes.

The inaugural function was also attended by YAS minister DD Thaisii and Manipur Olympics Association president Bijoy Koijam as the president and guest of honour respectively.

In today’s matches of U-17 girls’ football, Tamil Nadu defeated Maharashtra by 2-1, Manipur defeated Delhi by 5-0, Gao defeated Punjab by 11-0 and Nagaland defeated Madhya Pradesh by 12-0.

In the match between Manipur and Delhi, the goals for Manipur were scored by Th Romi (two goals), S Jinnia (two goals) and Th Purnima (one goal).

In today’s matches of U-14 girls’ football, Chandigarh defeated Tamil Nadu by 1-0, Maharashtra defeated Punjab by 3-2, Mizoram defeated Gujarat by 12-0 while Andhra Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh were tied in 1-1 draw.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/12/indigenous-games-are-face-of-manipur-o-ibobi/

IMPHAL, Dec 14: Manipur is known to the world for its various internationally recognized indigenous games such as Polo and Thang-Ta, stated Chief Minister Okram Ibobi during the inauguration of 57th National School Games, 2011 (Football and Thang-Ta) at Khuman Lampak Main Stadium, Imphal.

The competition is being organized by state Youth Affairs and Sports Department under the aegis of School Games Federation of India. Altogether 20 states and union territories are taking part in the competition which will be held till December 19.

Chief Minister further maintained that the state government is trying to uplift the status of games and sports by introducing various schemes and programmes.

The inaugural function was also attended by YAS minister DD Thaisii and Manipur Olympics Association president Bijoy Koijam as the president and guest of honour respectively.

In today’s matches of U-17 girls’ football, Tamil Nadu defeated Maharashtra by 2-1, Manipur defeated Delhi by 5-0, Gao defeated Punjab by 11-0 and Nagaland defeated Madhya Pradesh by 12-0.

In the match between Manipur and Delhi, the goals for Manipur were scored by Th Romi (two goals), S Jinnia (two goals) and Th Purnima (one goal).

In today’s matches of U-14 girls’ football, Chandigarh defeated Tamil Nadu by 1-0, Maharashtra defeated Punjab by 3-2, Mizoram defeated Gujarat by 12-0 while Andhra Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh were tied in 1-1 draw.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/12/indigenous-games-are-face-of-manipur-o-ibobi/

IMPHAL, Dec 14: The state government has imposed ‘dies-non’ order on the striking 658 employees and 42 officers of Manipur Secretariat Services with effect from December 13, 2012.

The dies-non from February 18, 2008 to May 3, 2008 which was withdrawn earlier would also be revived in case of employees who are on cease work strike from December 13, 2011.

Meanwhile, the second day of indefinite cease work strike of Manipur Secretariat Services Association and Manipur Secretariat Drivers` Association in collusion with the JAC of AMTUC & AMGEO was conducted successfully.

A release of the association stated that the whole functioning of the state government was paralysed.

It said that instead of solving the issues with the government administrative skills, issuing the orders of threatening the striking employees with dies-non is quite unreasonable and not incredible on the part of government’s administration.

The employees’ association further appealed to the state government to solve the issue at the earliest.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/12/govt-imposes-diesnon-on-striking-employees/

IMPHAL, Dec 14: The state government has imposed ‘dies-non’ order on the striking 658 employees and 42 officers of Manipur Secretariat Services with effect from December 13, 2012.

The dies-non from February 18, 2008 to May 3, 2008 which was withdrawn earlier would also be revived in case of employees who are on cease work strike from December 13, 2011.

Meanwhile, the second day of indefinite cease work strike of Manipur Secretariat Services Association and Manipur Secretariat Drivers` Association in collusion with the JAC of AMTUC & AMGEO was conducted successfully.

A release of the association stated that the whole functioning of the state government was paralysed.

It said that instead of solving the issues with the government administrative skills, issuing the orders of threatening the striking employees with dies-non is quite unreasonable and not incredible on the part of government’s administration.

The employees’ association further appealed to the state government to solve the issue at the earliest.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/12/govt-imposes-diesnon-on-striking-employees/

IMPHAL, December 14: A state cabinet meeting held this evening has approved the  acquisition of land for the development of exhibition ground/city haat/urban recreation centre/public utility in Greater Imphal.

Further according to a reliable source, the meet has further approved the acquisition of land belonging to Aru Ahen pisciculture Co-op Society, Wangkhei Khunou, Imphal east to be used for public utility Service and extension and regularisation of two lecturer (flute and violin) in the Manipur Government Music College will be the other agendas to be taken up during the December 14 cabinet meeting, the source further informed.

The state cabinet has also approved the revision of rate of honorarium for the elected representatives of MAHUD &RD and the regularisation of staffs of DIET under SCERT under the education (s) department, the source informed.

Other agendas approved during the cabinet meeting include the extension of service N Naorem Singh, director of Manipur Fire Service for one year on superannuation and extension of service of N Shamungou Singh Sr Scientific officer of Manipur Remote Sensing Application Centre for one year on superannuation, the source further informed.

Regularisation of officiating appointment of W Jadumani Singh Inspector, HC and N Dhanachandra Singh Inspector SSI was also approved.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/12/cabinet-approves-acquisition-of-land-for-city-haat/

IMPHAL, December 13: The Joint Action Committee of Irilbung Water Supply Chowkidar Ibomcha and the Yaikhu Kanba Lup have imposed a 5 hour bandh tomorrow along the Imphal-Yairipok road from 10 am to 3 pm.    

Ibomcha and Yaikhu, father and son, were reportedly abducted from Irilbung water supply scheme, where Ibomcha (the father is currently serving as the chowkidar) by miscreants identifying themselves as KCP militants on December 7 around 9:30 pm. The victims have remained traceless since then.

The JAC in this regards today organized a public meet cum sit in protest at Irilbung bazaar wherein the decision to imposed the bandh was resolved. The gathering also adopted several other resolutions.

In the first resolution, the meet agreed to pressure the government to take the responsibility for the safe release of the abducted victim at the same time, it had also resolved to appeal to the individuals/groups involved in the abduction to release the duo unharmed on humanitarian grounds.

The meet further agreed upon the imposition of public curfew in the entire government offices located within the Irilbung block until the victims are released, in protest against the indifferent attitude of the government to take initiative to release the duo.

Apabi Devi Ibomcha’s wife has appealed the group who have abducted her husband and son, to release the duo unharmed on humanitarian ground.

She said that the father and son are the only sole earners of the family and innocent persons who never had any forms of enmity with anyone.

She further revealed that her daughter in law, Yaikhu’s wife is also expecting.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/12/jac-of-abducted-father-son-imposes-bandh-on-imphalyairipok-road/

IMPHAL, December 13: In the aftermath of attack on the BJP leaders carried out by some miscreants during a political convention held at Thoubal Moijing on December 11, eight persons including two VDF personnel were apprehended with suspected explosive substance by private security guards while trying to intrude at the residence of intending BJP candidate of Thoubal assembly constituency, Oinam Indira Devi at around 8:30 pm today.

Speaking to IFP over the phone, Oinam Indira who is also the secretary of a local NGO stated that some youths identified as relatives of Thoubal Adhakshya Md Latif came to meet her. However, she suspected the youths as all family members of Adhakshya Latif were known to her. When enquired about their credentials, they ran away from her residence, she stated.

Her private security guards deployed at the gate nabbed three of the youths while one of them fled. They disclosed that they were altogether nine coming in an auto-rickshaw from Sangaiyumpham. On further inspection, the guards found five other youths holding some blackish sticky chemical substance inside the auto, Indira asserted.

Personnel of 15 Assam Rifles were called in to verify the apprehended youths. On verification, two out of the eight youths turned to be VDF personnel posted at Thoubal and Wangbal posts. The investigation on the matter is still on. The police are yet to ascertain the recovered chemical substance, the BJP candidate added.

Indira disclosed that some unidentified persons have recently threatened to blow up her house. A hand grenade was also found at her residence some months back, she added.

When asked about any suspect in today’s incident, she stated that political rivalry is behind all threats to her.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/12/miscreants-nabbed-with-suspected-explosive-substance-intruding-into-probable-bjp-candidates-residence/

From John K. Kaping
UKHRUL, December 13: International rock band from the United Kingdom (UK), “Higher on Maiden” rocked Ukhrul with heavy metal music thrilling the tens of thousands of head-bangers at the TNL ground in what could be Ukhrul’s biggest rock concert. Rock fans braved a cold chilly December night as the band belted out metal songs one after the other. The rock concert was held under tight security arrangement and youth volunteers around the periphery of the TNL ground deputed by the Ukhrul Students’ Union.

The explosive high-profile international band in Ukhrul town remains the first of its kind in the records of the district.

The rock band landed from UK and is performing a “rock-tour” of the entire North Eastern States in India, organized by Seven Sisters Entertainment Group, New Delhi with a focal aim to enlighten the promotion of the art of Rock music bands established in the States, according to Sunny Shimray and Hardy Shimray the join associate partners of the organizing bodies Seven Sisters and MIZIM.

The rock band’s line up consist of main vocalist Ian Mikensie, Paul Hewitson (Bass), Steve Bunet on Drums and Steve as backing vocalist with guitars. The band played a good number of Iron Maiden songs that thrilled the jam-packed arranged accommodation open air platform at TNL ground filled by tens of thousands Ukhrul rock fans tonight.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/12/iron-maiden-tribute-band-from-uk-enthralls-ukhrul-rock-fans/

IMPHAL, December 13: The observation of the ‘International Fortnight Observation Protesting Violence against Women’ organized by the Women Action for Development (WAD) which began from November 23 concluded today with a simple function at the Royale Conference Hall, Classic hotel.

The closing function was attended by Manipur Legislative Assembly speaker, I Hemochandra, eminent playwright MM. Manaobi, AIR programme executive, Vijaya Yumlembam as chief guest, functional president and guest of honour.

Speaking at the function, the Manipur Legislative Assembly speaker noted that crime and violence against women has been gradually increasing in the state.

However lauding the effort of the WAD in spreading awareness and supporting the victims of crime against women, the speaker stated that WAD has been extending care and support to the victimised lot.

He further appealed to the general public to take active role in the fight against such gender violence and to uproot it from the soil of the state, which is what the WAD and other like minded organizations have been promoting in the state.

Further during the valedictory function, WAD also distributed best gender journalist award 2011 and also for best lyricist, slogan competition.

The WAD also submitted a memorandum with charter of demands to I.Hemochandra.

The demands included setting up of women cell in every police station without delay, establishing working committee of Legislative Assembly for Protection of Women and Children from violence, to ensure effective implementation of gender budgeting policy with one third allocation of resource for women and also cases pertaining to violence against women and children should be allowed to handle by the IOs who are trained and gender sensitive.

The WAD further mentioned to launch ‘Helpline Centre’ for the victims of Violence Against Women (VAW) and punish those police officers who could not file the charge sheet for the case of VAW in time besides “criminal investigative award” for those discharging their duties for the cause of women and girls.

It further demanded to scatter CJM courts which are concentrated in Imphal to their respective districts for easy access and implementation of Protection of women from domestic violence Act properly and effectively.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/12/wad-demands-special-provision-to-protect-women-and-children-from-violence/

CHURACHANDPUR, Dec 13 (agencies): A litter of cigarette stubs, abandoned syringes and used contraceptives greet a visitor to one of the four drug hangout joints in Manipur`s second largest town where red-eyed, stoned and slightly feverish youngsters huddle together.

Churachandpur, 60 km to the south of State capital Imphal, is a hub of injecting drug users (IDUs) thanks to its proximity to the Golden Triangle, notorious for opium and heroin production. The Golden Triangle, in narcotic parlance, includes the contiguous border area of Thailand, Laos and Myanmar from where drugs are sourced and peddled to north-east India and beyond.

The town, along with Ukhrul and Chandel districts, have the most number of IDUs in the State. There are an estimated 38,000 IDUs in Manipur, which has a population of around 2.5 million. “The injecting drug users mix heroin with water and inject in their body with the help of a syringe,” a member of the NGO SHALOM, which works with drug users, told IANS.

Locally known as No.4, a small chit of heroin costs anywhere between Rs 50 and Rs 300 in Churachandpur.

“Lack of socio-economic development and proximity to drug trafficking routes make the problem worse for youngsters who are unemployed. They get into drugs and never come back,” Chhakchhuk from SHALOM told IANS.

There are four hangout zones — locally known as hot spots — in Churachandpur where the IDUS indulge in drugs.

At one of these places, a 16-year-old fiddles with a syringe which contains some fluid. Her kohl-lined eyes are burning red, not with anger but with the effect of drugs. Ask her what her name is and she tells you to “get lost” without batting an eyelid.

What is most concerning is that these drug users share needles with each other, increasing the chances of contracting HIV. Locals say these places also see a lot of sexual activity. According to NGOs in Manipur, out of 38,000 injecting drug users in Manipur, 5,000 are female and highly vulnerable to HIV.

As per independent estimates, HIV prevalence among IDUs was over 15 percent in seven districts of the country in 2008.

While Amritsar topped with 30.40 percent, Churachandpur was second, with 28 percent of IDUs suffering from HIV.

“A majority of the female IDUs are sex workers who peddle drugs in the State from neighbouring Myanmar,” said an NGO functionary in Imphal.

According to the state Narcotics Control Bureau (Imphal Unit), heroin manufacturing units have mushroomed in Manipur.

In a press conference in Imphal earlier this month, Bijoy Shahni, assistant director of the Narcotics Control Bureau (Imphal Unit), said heroin was being illegally transported from Myanmar through Manipur to other parts of the country via Nagaland and Assam.

Likewise, he said drugs like Ephedrine and Pseudoephedrine tablets are also smuggled to Myanmar through Manipur.

To reduce the looming health threat local NGOs like SHALOM and SASO provide fresh needles to IDUs and advise them not to share needles. While they have been able to make some impact, Manipur still has a long way to go.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/12/lives-in-peril-inside-manipurs-drug-zone/

IMPHAL, December 13: With the government remaining indifferent to the demands of the JAC of AMTUC and AMGO despite the cease work strike of the JAC entering its 52 days today and at the same, the Manipur Secretariat employees joining the strike from today, it is an apparent invitation for a fiasco, said the JAC.

The JAC in a statement has said that taking into consideration the interest of the people they have been excluding essential services from the purview of the agitation. However it warned that it would not be wise on the part of the government to further test the patience of the JAC.

It posed that implementing few developmental projects in the state alone cannot be termed as welfare of the people and the state, when its machineries are left with a meagre pay scale.

It noted that the central government has been sanctioning funds to the tune of more than 80 percent to pay salaries/honorarium of the employees, pensioners and labourers, which has been playing the vital role in economic circulation/distribution through out the state. It is not the accumulated wealth hidden by the MLAs, ministers and other VIPs, doing this task, it maintained.

It claimed that the government is recklessly recruiting youths for government services before election to get political benefit. However after the election this vested interest policy will land the state into an ‘economic famine’ after the election, it asserted.

The JAC however would not acknowledge this ‘famine’ and allow it to entangle with its rightful demand of 6th pay, it held.

It warned that any employees found discharging their duties for their personnel gain in the wake of the agitation, will be dealt with serious consequences.

At the same time, it appealed the government to do the needful by regarding the agreement reached between the JAC.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/12/government-inviting-a-crisis-by-ignoring-its-demands-amtuc-amgeo/

IMPHAL, Dec 13: The proscribed UNLF has cautioned the people against human traffickers who have exploited women and children in the name of delivering good jobs outside the state.

A statement issued by senior publicity officer Ksh Yoiheiba mentioned that the Assam Rifles of the Indian Occupation Force often tries to mislead the people by naming fake traffickers. Persons who bring youths into the revolutionary movement have been wrongly exposed as human traffickers. Such misleading act of the Indian security forces leads to unnecessary commotion and violence amongst the innocent people.

The Assam Rifles have challenged the modesty and dignity of Manipuri women. Chanu Rose, Ahanjaobi, Sanjita, Manorama and others were the victims of these immoral Indian security forces, the statement said.

The UNLF further appealed to the people to identify the real human traffickers and safeguard innocent women and children from being exploited at the hand of Indian colonialists.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/12/unlf-cautions-people-against-human-traffickers/

IMPHAL, December 11: The state advisory board of the National Security Act headed by retd Justice SP Rajkhowa has initiated a sitting for considering the detention of 16 undertrials mainly cadres of different militant outfits as recommended by the district magistrates and the state home department.

According to a source, the sitting of the board was conducted on December 6 and 7 attended by its members Dr Yaminikanta Phukan, senior advocate and Juginder Singh, senior advocate.

The 16 under trials whose cases for detention under NSA was started by the state board have been identified as Khumanthem Punshi Meetei alias Ojit alias Nanao alias Amujao alias Amar alias Khaba Nganba, 30, s/o Kh Heramot Meitei of Yairipok Nongbrang Mamang Leikai, Khwairakpam Ningol Oinam Ongbi Romita Devi alias Pipi alias Purnima alias  Ichal alias Ibema alias Chanuleima,  Ngangom Sovet Meitei alias Chingkheinganba alias Rabei alias Sunil alias Ibungomacha, 35, s/o (l) Ng Tomba Meitei of Napet Palli Mamang Leikai, Md Kadir alias Abdul Kadir alias Khaba, 54, s/o Md Manigun of Urup Litan Makhong, Khundrakpam Doren Singh alias Jolay, 44, s/o (l) Kh Mani Singh of Sagolband Lukram Leirak, Thokchom Raju Singh alias Ibai, 47 s/o Th. Yaiskul Singh of Mongsangei School Leirak, Konjengbam Somorat alias Ibomcha Singh, 44, s/o (l) K Manichand of Khangempalli Huidrom Leikai.

The other undertrials are Congtham Somokanta Singh alias Micheal alias Shyamo, 39, s/o (l) Ch Shamungou Singh of  Wabagai Keirak Keithel Macha presently residence of  Lamphel Sanakeithel, Yumnam Biju Singh, 33 s/o (l) Y Tombi  Singh of  Khagem Palli Mathak, Yanglem Mangi Singh, 60, s/o (l) Y Lukhoi Singh of Luwangsangbam Mayai Leikai, Yumnam Bobo alias Mashen Singh, 49, s/o (l) Y Tombi Singh of Khagempalli Panthak,  Pukhrambam Jiten Singh alias Korou, 41, s/o P Maipak Singh of  Thangmeiband Hijam  Dewan Leikai, Tongbram Dinesh Metei alias Chingsang, 42, s/o T Tiken Meitei of Uripok Bachaspati Leikai.

Further according to the source, the UTs also include Salam Sanatomba Singh, 29, s/o S Raghumani Singh of Samurou Awang Leikai and Longjam Tompok Singh alias Tiger alias Ibungo alias Tomthin alias Langjaba, 32, s/o  L Chaoba Singh of  Thongju-II Pichu Lampak.

The official source further mentioned that the final hearing of the board will be held on December 13 at 10.30am in the office of Central Jail, Sajiwa, Imphal and finalise their detention under NSA, the source added.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/12/nsa-board-begins-sitting-on-detention-of-16-uts/

IMPHAL, December 11: A hand grenade was this morning found near the residential gate of Oinam Sorojini, 48 pradhan of Pebiya Pandit Leikai, Singjamei Wangma a resident of Mongkhang Lambi Makha Leikai.

The bomb was found this early morning at around 7am by members of her family.

A team of Imphal east police later picked up the bomb at around 7:30am.

The police are yet to ascertain the reason behind the bomb threat.

In a separate incident, unidentified miscreants fired several rounds of bullet at the residence of Md Islauddin, 32, s/o Md Tomba of Keirao Litan Mathak under Irilbung PS during the midnight of December 10-11 at 12:30am.

Md Islauddin is identified to be a daily wage earner.

Meanwhile, family members of Md Islauddin decried the violent incident and further through the media has urged the concerned individuals to clarify on the issue.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/12/grenade-found-gunmen-fire-at-keirao-house/

IMPHAL, Dec 11: The Women Action for Development (WAD) on behalf of the Observation committee of the International Fortnight Observation Protesting Violence against Women from November 25 to December 12, has declared the results of the Best Gender Journalist Award 2011, Slogan and Eshei Mayek Competition.

The Best Gender Journalist award was conferred upon Salam Hemchandra of Paojel and Special Jury award to Babycha of Sanaleibak and Biramangol Ningomba of Naharolgi Thoudang while two consolation prizes have been awarded to Satyamala of Poknapham and Liklaileima of Sangai Express.

The winners of the slogan competition are Barkat Komol of KR. Lane, Checkon (1st Position), Ambarish Laishram of Thoubal Wangkhem (2nd Position), Repenson Nangsha (3rd Position) and the Eshei Mayek Competition winners are Ningombam Cha Shanta of Khongman Zone 5 (1st Position), Ngangom Robinson Meitei of Wangkhei Pukhrambam Leirak (2nd Position), S. Tomba Meitei of Khurai Chingangbam Leikai (3rd Position).

The prizes distributed in the closing function at Royale conference Hall, the Classic Hotel on December 13 at 1 pm.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/12/gender-award-conferred/

IMPHAL, Dec 9: The proscribed PREPAK has greeted the people of Manipur on International Human Rights Day, 2011.

A statement of the outfit issued by assistant publicity and propaganda, Leibakngakpa Luwang mentioned that the whole world is observing the Human Right Day on December 10 with the message to fight against injustice and rights violation.

The people of Manipur have been facing the torments of gross human rights violation at the hands of Indian security forces. The dignity of women and children has been marred by the Indian colonialists, it stated.

The people of the region have been demanding the right to self-determination and self-governance as per the provisions of United Nations. However, the Indian government fails to fulfill the wishes of the Manipuris despite being a member of the United Nations, the statement mentioned.

The PREPAK further appealed to the people to fight against human rights violation and ensure peace and harmony in the region.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/12/prepak-greets-on-human-rights-day/