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Engineering Exports to touch US $ 50 billion in the Current Fiscal

Source : NEPS NEW DELHI, Mar 4: Engineering Export Promotion Council (EEPC) India with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, organized the Buyer Seller Meet at Indian Trade Promotion Organization… Read more »

Source : NEPS

NEW DELHI, Mar 4: Engineering Export Promotion Council (EEPC) India with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, organized the Buyer Seller Meet at Indian Trade Promotion Organization (ITPO) here today. Shri Sumanta Chaudhuri, Joint Secretary, in the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, delivering the key note address on this occasion, stated that, “India is a major exporter of light and heavy engineering goods and has a well developed and diversified industrial machinery and capital base’. He further said, “Exports of engineering goods from India are likely to be over US $ 50 Billion in the current fiscal”.

According to official sources, buyer Seller Meet (BSM) has participation of over 40 delegates from USA, Canada, CIS, ASEAN & South Asian countries. This BSM organized by EEPC India is the second in the series this year. Engineering Sector is the most important sector in India’s global exports. This event was organized in conjunction with India ASEAN Business Fair and Business Conclave coordinated by FICCI, and is an initiative to provide a platform to engineering companies for mutual interaction.

Shri S.C. Ralhan, Regional Chairman- EEPC India, Northern Region in his address stated that, “India is in fact one of the countries which produces the highest numbers of Engineers in the world. He also stated that Asia as a continent is going to play a very important role in shaping the destiny of world trade and that the world should look at Asian markets afresh.” The export of engineering goods are in a state of flux at present and highlighted that the growth of exports of engineering goods during April-January 2011 has been to the tune of 70% over the same period last year, he added. During the meeting, the next edition of the India Show to be coordinated by EEPC to be held at Toronto, Canada from October 17-20, 2011 was also announced.

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State initiates security strategies for visiting President

IMPHAL, March 3: The state home department has initiated strategies as security measures in the state capital in connection with the proposed visit of the President of India, Pratibha Devisingh… Read more »

According to an official source, a total of 152 personnel of the state police forces, headed by one Additional SP (Imphal West) with 38 Sub Inspectorss, 35 ASIs and 48 women constables from eight district police stations of the state except Ukhru under himl have been detailed the security measures for the proposed visit of the President.

The official source further mentioned that, the security rehearsal for the proposed visit will be held on March 6 and 7 next.

The source further mentioned that, with the official confirmation from the office of the Rastrapati, Bhavan New Delhi of the official visit of the President of India recently, the state government has initiated the security strategies to prevent any untoward incidents during the President’s visit.

On the other hand ,as per the official scheduled prepared by the state home department, the President of India, , Pratibha Devisingh Patil will be arriving at Imphal Airport by Indian Airline Flight BBJ where a team of state police personnel will give guard of honour and reception of the visiting Indian President at 1.30 pm.

The official source further mentioned that, soon after landing at the Imphal Airport she will travel by road from Imphal Airport upto Raj Bhavan under a tight security arrangement along the Tiddim and will attended a meeting with Governor Gurbachand Jagat at Raj Bhavan which will start from 3 pm of the day and will be followed by a series of discussion and meeting with Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh, chairperson of State Social Welfare Advisory Board, chairperson of Manipur State Women Self Helf Group at Raj Bhavan Imphal on her arrival.

The visiting Presient of India will be entertained with cultural programmes at the Raj Bhavan which will be followed by dinner.

The official source further mentioned that, the President during her visit will inaugurate the Manipur State Data Centre (SDC) and will also lay the foundation stone of IT Park at Mantripukhri Imphal at 9.30 am and will be followed by the launching of SWAN Project and afterwards depart from Imphal at 12.30 pm of the same day by a special Indian Airforce Flight at 12.30 pm, the source added.

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CoPTAM battles anti-chieftainship ordinance

Imphal, Mar 3: Committee on Protection of Tribal Areas, Manipur (CoPTAM) has expressed its objection to the Manipur (Village Authorities in Hill Areas) Second Amendment Ordinance, 2010, through a representation to the chief minister Okram Ibobi Singh today. Giving March 15 as the deadline for the government to response positively to all its demands, it has threatened to resume agitation otherwise.

“CoPTAM has taken a strong exception to the attempt at introducing ‘Manipur (village authorities in hill areas) second amendment ordinance, 2010’ on August 25 2010,” it said adding that “it is an attempt to systematically loot tribal ancestral land, posing direct threat to the existence of the age-old traditional chieftainship institution.”

It further expressed suspicion in the intention of the government in bypassing Hill Area Committee (HAC) and attempting to bulldoze through with the ordinance. “Such matter of public issues related to tribal and the hill matter was not routed through the HAC as mandated by clause 4 of the HAC order, 1972. It is also against the second schedule of HAC order, 1972, which specifically mentioned about establishment of village council, village administration, and appointment or succession of chief or headman.”

The ordinance replaced village authority with village council which completely ignored the traditional and customary practices of tribal, the role of the chief in village administration and deleted the importance of the village authority court in the justice administration at the grass root level, it contended.

Highlighting the existence of two unique system of land ownership among the tribals in Manipur, viz. community ownership and that owned by hereditary chiefs, CoPTAM said that the ordinance directly challenges the very existence of chieftainship which is a recognized traditional institution existing way before the colonial period.

The ordinance is also silent on the fate of the chiefs, village administration and management of tribal land, it said.

It went on to say that, unlike olden days, the village authority of today has become more democratic in nature since elections to village authority were conducted by the government on the basis of adult franchise for a specified terms with the chiefs as ex-officio chairman. The bringing together of the two systems has not undermined the democratic process of administration.

While the existing Autonomous District Councils (ADC-third amendment) Act, 2008, under the provision of 5th scheduled of the Indian Constitution was not a Parliamentary Act, and HAC has been kept a toothless institution, the memorandum iterated, adding that the attempt to abolish chieftainship in tribal areas of Manipur is too premature.

Until and unless constitutional safeguard—at least under the sixth schedule—is extended to the tribal areas and the chiefs are adequately compensated, such attempt to abolish chieftainship will be too premature, it reasoned.

This being an accumulation to the previous tribal grievances which include, inter alia, district boundary, transfer of land records, Moreh status, proposed Jiribam district, census etc, CoPTAM has pledged to oppose “tooth and nail” all such anti-tribal designs of the Secular Progressive Front government until favorable and amicable solution is reached in all of its demands.

Unless the government response positively before March 15, 2011, CoPTAM will be compelled to resume its agitation, it said.

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AMTU suggests 3-point schema for green revolution in tribal districts

Imphal, Mar 3: All Manipur Tribal Union (AMTU) has highlighted a 3-point schema to the Prime Minister in order to flag down the socio-economic exclusion of the tribals and the… Read more »

Imphal, Mar 3: All Manipur Tribal Union (AMTU) has highlighted a 3-point schema to the Prime Minister in order to flag down the socio-economic exclusion of the tribals and the need for a green revolution in tribal region to weaken the force that strives on exclusivist politics.

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh being the miracle hand of the Indian economy knows best that only through green revolution in the tribal region the socio-economy of the people can be enhanced, a memorandum submitted by AMTU to the Prime Minster stated signed by its general secretary Romeo Bungdon.

AMTU has suggested a 3-point schema to bring about green revolution in tribal areas for the fortification of the economy of the tribals of Manipur.

Firstly, it has suggested for the creation of a nodal agency similar to—and as good as—Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) to be routed preferably through Autonomous District Council (local government) so that development funds reach the target tribal population and avoid being misused and diverted as it often happens in Manipur.
Second, AMTU has suggested for the earmarking of financial provision of Tribal Sub Plan (TSP) exclusively for the development of tribal areas of the State.

And lastly, it has proposed for the provision of funds under such scheme to be utilized in heath, sanitation and to procure fencing materials like barbed wire and gauged wire for paddy fields.

There are vast acres of land which could not be cultivated due to herds of domestic animals traditionally unleashed to graze freely all the year round. This culture of animal rearing is counter active against cultivations. Therefore, fencing facility should be provided to poor land owners to enhance better harvest of both kharif and rabi crops. Otherwise, cultivable lands and paddy fields are wasted for such a long season, AMTU highlighted.

Again, it hinted that rationalization and mechanization of agricultural tools which is the vehicle of any green revolution has largely remained unaffordable to the poor tribal farmers of the State. “Impoverished people of this region can never afford such type of mechanized farming, unless nodal agency for TSP is formulated and implemented for such noble development of the tribal region in the State like Manipur,” it said.

The tribal body also thanked the Prime Minister and his government for the successful mission of MGNREGS in empowering the grass root population and for evolving a plan for the real development in the hill districts of Manipur.

The two districts of Senapati and Churachandpur have been conferred with the national awards for two consecutive years alternatively for outstanding performance in the implementation of MGNREGS through the diligence of the two lady deputy commissioners, AMTU has observed, adding that it is MGNREGS which has made these mere tribal districts emerge to such a high profile districts, without which there is no other means to excel over others by such economically feeble tribal districts.

A copy each of the memorandum singed by its general secretary Romeo Bungdon has also been submitted to Sonia Gandhi, UPA chairperson, and the chief secretary of Manipur.

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Condoled

IMPHAL, March 3: A condolence meeting was held at the Association of Premier State College Seniors, Manipur on March 1 in the memory of Md Riyazuddin Choudhury,an eminent teacher who… Read more »

IMPHAL, March 3: A condolence meeting was held at the Association of Premier State College Seniors, Manipur on March 1 in the memory of Md Riyazuddin Choudhury,an eminent teacher who also served the DM college as a librarian and then as a lecturer of history. He retired from service from the GP Women’s college. The meeting observed a two minute silence in the memory of the departed and shares the grief of the bereaved family members.

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KCP Maoist

IMPHAL, Mar 3: While supporting the stance taken by the Lamsang Kendra Development Committee against the Lamsang MLA Brajabidhu, the proscribed KCP (Maoist) has today announced that the ban on… Read more »

A statement of KCP (Maoist) signed by its assistant publicity secretary and propaganda Nonglen Meitei has further stated that some people with vested interest and pocketed by the MLA had criticized the ban put upon the MLA by the outfit, however, it further added that the party has not changed the ban put upon the MLA.

According to the release the party has only strengthen the ban.

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Water supply to resume

IMPHAL, March 3: A notification from the Executive Engineer ,Water Supply and Maintenance Division-I of PHE Department states that water to consumers will be resumed from the new pipelines along… Read more »

The release further states that an exercise consisting of on the spot verification ,reconnection and regularization of consumers and tariff will be conducted for the areas of Waheng Leikai-Moirtang Leirak, Waheng Leikai –Kangabam Leirak from March 4 onwards. Consumers are requested to comply and provide connection order along with latest tax receipts and 12.50 mm GI pipes to be arranged by the consumers. The notification states that official staff for collection of water rent will be available at Waheng Leikai and Ebudhou Khamlangba Laikol Moirang Leirak from March 4 to 10, during office hours.

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Power drive

IMPHAL, March 3: The electricity department in its conducted power drive today disconnected 355 lines of defaulters and booked 16 unauthorized consumers. A sum of Rs 9,63,047 was collected from 144 persons who paid at the site. The drive was conducted at Heirangoithong ,Thangal Bazar, Haobam Marak,Khuman Lampak, Sagolband Salam Leikai ,Lanjing Achouba,Lamphel Supermarket, Thangmeiband Sinam Leikai, Thangmeiband Lourungpurel, Singjamei Kshetri Leikai,Lilando Lampak, Khongnang Phaidekpi , Ningthempukhri Maning,Younglan Leirak, Khurai Thangjam Leikai, Kongpal Keisam Leikai etc.

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Gratitude

IMPHAL, Mar 3: Luangrang (Nungnang) Village Development Committee has expressed gratitude to power minister Phungzathang Tonsin, MP Thangsho Baite, Adim Pamei and staffs of electricity department for providing electricity to… Read more »

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28 AR saves snake bite victim

IMPHAL, Mar 3: The medical team of 28 Assam Rfiles, Lilong Post has saved the life of one snake bite victim. The victim is Md Sahajuddin, 19, of Lilong Loumang…. Read more »

Sahajuddin was kept under observation and he is out of danger now. His family members thanked the commander of 28 Lilong Post and the medical team for saving his life.

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HC Bar Assn to abstain from works

IMPHAL, Mar 3: The High Court Bar Association, Manipur has resolved to abstain from court works indefinitely with immediate effect till the Union Government makes a full proof assurance to establish Manipur High Court prior to the establishment of Tripura and other separate High Courts in the North East Region.

A release of the association said that the resolution for abstaining from court works has been taken as per the special general body meeting.

The association further resolved to submit a joint representation to Prime Minister, Union Law Minister, Union Home Minister and Chief Minister regarding the establishment of separate High Court for Manipur.

It also resolved that the executive committee of the bar association will be constituted to meet the authorities of both union and state government to demand the establishment of High Court.

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28 AR saves snake bite victim

IMPHAL, Mar 3: The medical team of 28 Assam Rfiles, Lilong Post has saved the life of one snake bite victim. The victim is Md Sahajuddin, 19, of Lilong Loumang…. Read more »

IMPHAL, Mar 3: The medical team of 28 Assam Rfiles, Lilong Post has saved the life of one snake bite victim.
The victim is Md Sahajuddin, 19, of Lilong Loumang. He was bitten by a venomous sanke yesterday night at 7;50 pm while he was walking at his lawn. The medical team of 28 Assam Rifles adminitered anti-venom injection to the victim after he was brought to Lilong Post.
Sahajuddin was kept under observation and he is out of danger now. His family members thanked the commander of 28 Lilong Post and the medical team for saving his life.

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Manipur takes part at India-Asean Business Fair & Business Conclave 2011

NEW DELHI , March 2: Shri Anand Sharma, Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, today inaugurated the India-ASEAN Business Fair & Business Conclave 2011, at Pragati Maidan here tomorrow. The Trade & Industry Ministers from the 10 ASEAN Countries viz., Brunei , Cambodia , Indonesia , Lao PDR, Malaysia , Myanmar , Philippines , Singapore , Thailand and Vietnam also delivered special address on the occasion. The 5-day Fair was jointly organised by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry and Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), which was first of its kind, brought together Business leaders and Practitioners for knowledge sharing and business development across industry segments from India and 10 ASEAN Countries.

The Government of Manipur was also taking part in the fair. In the Manipur stall, under the sponsorship of Directorate of Commerce and Industries, Manipur; M/s Women Worth Organization, Nagamapal Kangjabi Machin, Imphal displayed handlooms, artistic textiles and handicrafts items and M/S Chanu Creations, Thangmeiband Lairunghanjaba Leikai, Imphal handloom items. Ng. Bimolata Devi proprietress of M/S Women Worth Organization and Ch. Indira of M/S Chanu Creations attended the fair.

The focus sectors of display and interest of businesses during the India-ASEAN Business Fair & Conclave are Banking, Tourism, Automotive, Construction, Oil & Gas, Pharmaceutical, Cosmetics, Chemicals, Light Engineering, Electrical Equipments, Aluminum & Stainless Steel, Training, Health Products, Infrastructure, Transportation Logistic Services, Ship building & Repairs, Jewellery, Garments, Consultancy Services, Pharmaceuticals, IT & IT enabled Services, Chemicals, Architect Services, Auto parts, personal care products, Construction & Mining, Agri & Food processing and many more.

S. Rishikumar Singh, President of All Manipur Entrepreneur Association (AMEA), L. Sarat Singh, Treasurer of AMEA, L. Orenkumar Singh Industries Consultant, B. Haridas Sharma, Chairman of Association of Extensive Growers Innovative Services, Imphal and I. Rajen Singh, Secretary General of NEFIT, Manipur Chapter as delegates from Manipur were taking part at the Business Conclave of the fair.

Business Sessions were held today on the following themes: `India-ASEAN Partnership in the 21st Century: From Vision to Action` and `India-ASEAN Economic Synergies: Economic & Strategic Engagement`. Tomorrow, there will be sessions on `SMEs and Micro Enterprises `“ The Growth Engines for ASEAN & India`; `Investment Opportunities in India `“ across States`.

In the Manipur Stall, staff members of the Directorate of Commerce and Industries, Manipur led by Ksh. Santa Singh, OSD (Commerce and Industries), distributed literatures on Manipur industries and displayed audio-visual presentation to the visitors.

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Biometry Collection to begin in Imphal East District

IMPHAL, March 2: The Deputy Commissioner, Imphal East district in a statement said that notice has been given to all concerned of EB-001, 002, 003, 004 and 005 that Biometry… Read more »

IMPHAL, March 2: The Deputy Commissioner, Imphal East district in a statement said that notice has been given to all concerned of EB-001, 002, 003, 004 and 005 that Biometry collection shall commence from 10 am of March, 3, 2011 at the Deputy comissioner office complex, Porompat.

It informed all persons/residents of Thawanthaba Leikai, Mutum Leikai and Kshetri Leikai under Porompat Sub-Division, Imphal East District are requested to attend the Biometry collection camp along with the acknowledgement slip and an identity proof to get the IRIS photograph and fingerprint.

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Meet on Plebiscite held

IMPHAL, March 1: A public meeting was held today on the issue of “Plebiscite” at Yairipok Khoiom Laimang organized by the Khoirom Nupi Marup. The meet was participated by Konsam… Read more »

IMPHAL, March 1: A public meeting was held today on the issue of “Plebiscite” at Yairipok Khoiom Laimang organized by the Khoirom Nupi Marup.

The meet was participated by Konsam Juboti Devi, retd. headmistress Yairipok Khoirom Khongmapal Girls LP School, as the functional president, Kangjam (O) Thasana Leima president, Thoubal district United Womens’ Development Committee as chief guest and Wairakpam Naba, former Pradhan Leirongthel Ningel Gram Panchayat Keisham ISO member Yairipok Khoirom Gram Panchayat and Thangjam Mohen, Member Yairipok Khoirom Gram Pancahyat as the guest of honour.

UPF secretary general, O. Bikramjit and vice president NIPCO K. Sunil also attended the function as resource persons.

The resources persons, chief guest, guest of honour who attended the function highlighted on the need for the people’s participation in a discourse on the confrontation between Manipur and India.

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Loan recovery drive begins at Senapati

IMPHAL, March 1: The SEGP Loan Recovery Agent Senapati has launched a loan recovery drive from today in the district as per the direction given by the competent authority of… Read more »

IMPHAL, March 1: The SEGP Loan Recovery Agent Senapati has launched a loan recovery drive from today in the district as per the direction given by the competent authority of the Manipur State Co-operative Bank, (MSCB) Imphal, Manipur.

It informed all the loanees/defaulters of Saikul, Karong, Tadubi, Kangpokpi, Saitu of Senapati district who have taken the loans under the SEGP of MSCB to clear the outstanding due on or before March 20. At the same time the loanees are also asked to pay the loan installment on time without delay so as to enable the bank in formulating its working mechanism progressively without any difficulty.

It further informed that the MSCB also directed the SEGP loan recovery agents to use all legal means to recover the SEGP loan.

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Bomb blast victims seek govt attention, protest held

IMPHAL, March 1: The Hatta Makha Leikai Social and Youth Development Organization Imphal east district today submitted a memorandum to the deputy commissioner, Imphal east requesting for adequate compensation cum… Read more »

It drew attention of the concerned authority stating that most of the injured victims of the blast are daily wage earners like labourers and rickshaw pullers who are also the sole providers for their respective families.

In the meantime, a sit in protest was also held today at Hatta area comprising of families of the victim and local women folk condemning the attack in the strongest term.

Talking to media persons during the protest, a protestor identified as one Majida Adalat, appeal to all concerned individuals or organization not to repeat such attack in any populated area and create sense of apprehension and panic amongst the general public.

She further drew the attention of the concerned authority to give necessary compensation to the injured victims who are sole bread earners of their respective families.

The bomb blast which occurred on 27 February at around 12:40 pm in front of a hardware shop at Hatta under Porompat police station, Imphal east district, had injured seven individuals including an SI and a personnel of the traffic police and five other civilians.

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Triplets delivered in a rare medical case

IMPHAL, March 1: In a rare medical case, a 28 year old woman successfully gave birth to triplets by caesarian operation at the Langol View Chairtable Clinic, Lamphel, Imphal lat… Read more »

IMPHAL, March 1: In a rare medical case, a 28 year old woman successfully gave birth to triplets by caesarian operation at the Langol View Chairtable Clinic, Lamphel, Imphal lat night.

The mother of the Triplet is identified as one Ph. Dijashori, 28, w/o Ph. Jameson of Takyel Kolom Leikai.

Hospital authority said that the triplets were successfully delivered after a caesarian operation last night around 8 pm in a remarkable time of just about 10 minutes. The triplets comprises of two boys and a girl, each weighing over one kg each. The first one weighed 1.6 kg, the second 1.58 kg and the third (girl) 1.62 kgs. Doctors said that all the babies are normal and in good condition. The babies are currently kept under special observation room.

The operation was headed by one Dr. T. Rani Devi, a Gynecology specialist. The mother was admitted on February 28 evening.

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JAC of AMTUC, AMGEO threatens cease work strike again, sets Feb 9 as deadline

IMPHAL, March 1: In the wake of the unabated agitations of various government teachers in connection with the rectification of pay structure, the Joint Administrative Council (JAC), All Manipur Trade Unions Council (AMTUC) and All Manipur Government Employees Organization (AMGEO) has also threaten to resume its indefinite cease work strike if the government fail to fully execute the demands of the JAC as per the memorandum of understanding (MoUs) signed in 2010 between the government and the JAC of AMTUC and AMGEO.

A memorandum has been submitted to the Chief Minister of Manipur in this regards as a reminder.

The memorandum recalled that after launching a long agitation in the form of cease work strike, two MoUs had been made and signed with the first MoU signed between the government and Manipur Secretariat Services Association (MSSA) while the second was signed between the government and the JAC AMTUC and AMGEO and COTA on May 14, 2010 and May 19, 2010 respectively.

It claimed, though there had been a gap of more than nine months from the dates of agreements, the progress of execution of MoU is not satisfactory adding most of the main demands which included implementation of 6th Central Pay in toto, rectification of pay anomalies, regularisation of adhoc, casual, muster roll and work charged employees and restoration of die-in-harness scheme etc were not fully executed except for some modification and imitated components of 6th Central pay.

The decision to issue the ultimatum was resolved in its resolutions number 3, of the general body meeting of all Employees, Workers and Pensioners held on February 24, 2011 at Kalimai Mandap, Imphal. It said that the cease work strike will resume after a lapse of 10 days from the date of submission of the ultimatum unless the government start executing the provisions of the MoUs before the end of the stipulated time.

It further requested the government to take up appropriate actions on or before March 9.

The JAC also informed that the cease work strike would only be relaxed for employees and workers directly involved in the sitting of Assembly sessions in the larger interest of the public.

Sukhois inducted
GUWAHATI, Mar 1 (NNN): A fleet of Sukhois was formally inducted at Chabua, the Indian Air Force’s easternmost base in Assam on Tuesday. The induction was done through a ceremonial fly-past by three SU 30 MKI aircrafts.

Air Marshal KK Nohwar, AOC-in-C of Eastern Air Command, Air Commodore Mrigendra Singh, AOC of Chabua Air Force Station, senior army and air force officers as well as civil dignitaries attended the induction ceremony.

“The Vijaynagar runway is being repaired and will soon open to operations of fixed-wing aircraft for better air maintenance,” said Air Marshal Nohwar.

Vijaynagar is on the southeastern tip of Arunachal Pradesh bordering China and Myanmar. The IAF periodically drops essentials for locals and ex-defence personnel settled there to keep a watch over the frontier.

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JAC demands safe release of abducted Kangpokpi boy; threatens NH-39 blockade

IMPHAL, Feb 26: A Joint Action Committee (JAC) has been formed today against the abduction of one minor boy from Kangpokpi by suspected KCP (MC) cadres for alleged ransom of… Read more »

IMPHAL, Feb 26: A Joint Action Committee (JAC) has been formed today against the abduction of one minor boy from Kangpokpi by suspected KCP (MC) cadres for alleged ransom of Rs 50 lakhs.

The JAC was formed after a joint emergency meeting of Kuki Inpi Sadar Hills, KSO Sadar Hills, Kangpokpi Town Committee, Kangpokpi Women Welfare Organization, Kangpokpi Youth Union and all communities residing along the NH-39 was convened today at Kangpokpi Town Committee hall.

The newly formed Joint Action Committee Against Kidnapping of Sagar Prasad, Kangpokpi, has appealed to the concerned organization to release the abducted boy safely, and further warned to call a 24-hour total bandh within Sadar Hills from the midnight of February 28 if the boy is not released by that day.

Meanwhile, decrying the abduction of Sagar Prasad, a large number of students under the aegis of KSO Sadar Hills took out a mass rally from Kangpokpi Thomas Ground up to ADC Complex and later submitted a memorandum to the Chief Minister through ADC of Kangpokpi.

The memorandum of KSO mentioned that the act of kidnapping Sagar Prasad, a class IX student of KT Higher Secondary School, has created a tense situation in Sadar Hills area and such incident may have an adverse impact in the society.

It further questioned the state government why it has failed to take up necessary action through its machineries to trace the whereabouts of the kidnapped boy even if six days have passed without having any information on the matter.

Further in the memorandum, the KSA warned the state government to hold responsible for the outcome if it could not ensure safe release of Sagar Prasad.

Speaking to media-persons, the convenor of JAC, Ngamlien Haokip stated that the act of kidnapping a 13-year boy Sagar Prasad by some suspected KCP (MC) cadres on February 20 from Saparmeina area for a ransom of Rs 50 lakhs is a con demnable act very unlikely of a revolutionary organization. He enjoined that the concerned organization should release the boy as soon as possible in view of peaceful coexistence of all communities in the state.

(NNN adds)Various forms of agitations along the National Highway 39 are looming large as many organisations have threatened to agitate if Sagar Prasad, a class nine student of K.T Higher Secondary school of Kangpokpi is not released by his kidnappers.

According to the joint action committee (JAC) against the kidnapping of Sagar Prasad, a militant outfit KCP-MC has abducted Sagar Prasad for a ransom of Rs 50 lakhs on February 20. Sagar Prasad`s father Suresh Prasad is running a hardware store at Saparmeina.

The JAC warned that if Sagar Prasad is not released within 24 hours from this afternoon, a 24 hour bandh along the NH-39 will be called as its first phase of agitation. The Kuki Students` Organisation (KSO) of Sardar Hills unit too threatened to agitate by calling bandh along the NH-39.

Meanwhile, students took out a rally today at Kangpokpi, some 40 kilometres north of Imphal demanding the release of Sagar Prasad.

The placards of students read, “Kidanapping will not bring sovereignty,” Manipur Shame! Shame!”.

The rally was organised by Kuki Students Organisation (KSO), Sardar Hills unit.

At the end of the rally, a memorandum was submitted to the state chief minister through the additional deputy commissioner of Sadar Hills.

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