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IMPHAL, April 10: Newly elected Sagolband MLA today conducted a tour in his constituency accompanied by officials of PDA and PWD.

The inspection tour started from Kwakeithel Haorukchanbi Leikai inspecting the under construction drainage system which runs upto Nepram Menjor Leikai Sagolband.

The department officials assured to complete the drainage by May end.

The team further inspected the development and beautification works of Waishen Marin which runs through Sagolband and Keishamthong a/c.

EE, PDA Kesho clarified that the developmental works on Waishen Marin has been delayed because of the land demarcation of the nearby areas.

However he expressed that works on the project will be expedited from tomorrow, even though the rainy season has already started.

He further declared that the government has sanctioned Rs 4 crore out of the total Rs 120 crore earmarked for the said project.

He further stated that there are some portions which has been completed without any concrete mixtures, however, the portions will be broken down and constructed again.

The project was started since 2011.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/04/inspection-tour/

IMPHAL, April 8: A press conference was held today at 11 am organized by the Imphal Municipal Council in connection with the Revamped Zero Garbage and introduction of Kangshi Gari for collection of Solid Waste in Imphal area at G.M. hall. The conference was attended by IMC officials, Imphal City Police officials, Traffic Police officials, media persons and individuals.

During the press conference, IMC officials stated that the Imphal Municipal Council (Cleanliness & Sanitation) Bye-Laws has been imposed in the Imphal Municipal area since December 24, 2011 and under these laws the Kangshi Gari will be introduced starting from tomorrow.

IMC chairman L Raghumani stated, that as for the beginning the ‘Kangshi Gari’ will be introduced in the Poana Bazar and Thangal Bazar area only. The Kangshi Gari will come twice a day at 7am in the morning and 5:30pm in the evening and people should come out at that time to deposit their garbage.

There are already 6 sweepers deployed in the Thangal Bazar area and 4 sweepers in the Paona Bazar area, he added.

He further added that any individual can also help in punishing the offenders by handing over to the police or taking a picture while doing the act and upload the picture on the IMC website www.facebook.com/IMCZeroGarbage.   

City Police officials who spoke during the interaction said that the city police have been committed to provide full co-operation. VDF and police constables were also deployed at Numbul Mapal area to check garbage disposition.

OC City Police Inspector Tejbir said that since April 1 drives have been launched and 77 persons have been arrested and produced before the court.

He also said that there were lots of pressures to release the offenders before they are produced before the court and appealed through the media to let the police do their job and give co-operation to punish the offenders.  

On a query from the media on hazardous waste materials and the lack of private urinals in public places, the IMC official replied that there will be certain relaxation for such as of the present, however the IMC is trying hard to find a proper place for dumping hazardous waste materials and to install more public toilets in the state.

The Bye-Laws are farmed in under Section 213 of the Manipur Municipalities Act, 1994. The basic objective of these Bye-laws is to provide proper norms for civic behavior. Under the provisions of this Bye-laws, violation of such norms will attract fines from all types of generators of waste, be it individual or owner of a property or an institution or a commercial or industrial complex. 

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/04/strict-penalties-introduced-for-dirtying-imphal/

By Paojel Chaoba
IMPHAL, April 8: Indiscriminate hunting of local and migratory birds has disturbed the ecological balance in the forest areas of the state. One among the worst hit is said to be Tamenglong district.

At present, farmers are facing a tough time as orange trees and Parkia Timoriana, ‘yongchak’ trees which were thriving once at farms in the district have dried up.

“The production has gone down, earlier we used to fetch Rs 5000 from each yongchak tree and even more from oranges”, Ason Panmei, a troubled farmer told IFP. 

Mention may be made that Tamenglong district is blessed with virgin forests, exotic orchids, rare and endangered plants and wildlife. The district occupies a total of 4,391 sq kms and has a population of 86,278.

The forests can be grouped as tropical ever-green forest, sub-tropical forest and bamboo brakes.

The dense tropical evergreen forests are located along both the sides of Irang and Barak rivers flowing in the district, varieties of ground flora, creepers, herbs and grasses are found here. The forests are rich in wildlife including wild pheasants, peafowl, jungle fowls are important birds of this area.

Further, during the month of October, migratory birds arrive at the forest area to feed and  prepare for the next migration. During this time, hunters use fish nets and other wire traps to catch the birds.

Pellet cartridge and air rifles are also used to shoot the birds.

The birds are later sold at various small markets and mainly in Tamenglong headquarter market as live, smoked and fried forms and relished as a delicacy.

Professor Ranjan of Manipur University, a dedicated environmentalist told IFP that the main reason for the death of Yongchak and Orange plants can be attributed to certain factors.

He observed that the disturbance of the ecosystem is a main factor. “Birds from North China migrating to the state are slaughtered indiscriminately along with local birds, the insects which are on the food chain are left to multiply”. He stated that the pests which are eaten by birds are left undisturbed and left to drill the trunk of the trees thus causing death and decay.

It is stated by experts that the long horn beetle is one major pest for the fruit trees.

He further mentioned that the microwave frequency transmitted by mobile towers also influence bats. The bats which have temporary habitats on the Yongchak trees and feeds on insects and fruits are thus scattered.

Overall climate change due to deforestation is another main factor, he said.

He stated that for a sound eco system, people should have the nobility to stop over hunting of birds.

The district which boasted of having the highest concentration of bamboo growth has also been compromised due to the bamboo flowering (Mautam) in 2008 having an adverse effect to the economy of the district. As per records available, 13,879 families were affected by the bamboo flowering and the district is yet to fully recover.

It was also found out that the district Horticulture, Agriculture and Veterinary offices are presently lying in a state of defunct.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/04/bird-hunting-threatens-ecological-balance/

IMPHAL, April 8: The militant outfit United Revolutionary Front, (URF) would start taking up steps to impose a stringent ban on selling of all agricultural and horticultural products including tobacco manufactured or produced in other states of India in Manipur.

The decision has been taken by the Central Committee of URF as it considers it quite necessary to emphasize on the development of a self-reliant economy of Manipur in view of the ongoing revolutionary movement, URF said in a statement signed by its secretary, information and publicity, AK Pibarel.

URF also appealed to the people to accept the stance of the outfit as a gift to concentrate on self- toiling and further urged the people to maintain a work culture for the future.

It further stressed on self-reliance and double-cropping and urged the peasants of Manipur to cultivate other varieties of crops which are suitable to the soil of the land and fields that are left unused after harvesting season of crops like rice.

The time has come for the people to come forward and join in the new movement of the farmers and save the large amount of money from being wasted outside, URF added.

It also said apart from sharing their expertise, all the experts/scientists of agriculture and horticulture in the state should provide remote-sensing data to the farmers of the land so as to enable them to produce more quality food products.

The agriculture department should not wait for the outside products and instead carry out its necessary duty to facilitate sufficient agricultural products with a strenuous attempt in the state, it further mentioned.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/04/urp-announces-ban-on-import-of-potatoes-onions/

MPHAL, April 8: A 20-day workshop on “Moirang Prava” organised by the Repertory for Performing Arts of Manipur under the aegis of the Ministry of Culture (CFC), government of India, New Delhi has begun on Monday at Manipur Dramatic Union here.

The inaugural function of the workshop was attended by S Videshshwor Sharma, secretary, Manipur State Kala Akademi, Imphal as chief guest, Kshetri Jugindro, director, Manipur Ensemble as president and S Jati Singh as guest of honour.

Speaking on the occasion, Videshwor said it is the task of all the artistes and directors to promote Moirang Prava and other art forms of the state.

He also said he was thankful to the organizer of the 20-day workshop and underlined the need of joint efforts and cooperation in promoting Moirang Prava.

Videshwor also said only practice can lead an artiste ahead and that success is impossible without proper practice, and appealed the people of Manipur to contribute in promoting and saving the Moirang Prava form of art.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/04/workshop-on-moirang-prava-begins/

IMPHAL, April 8: Post Mark, one of the pioneer heavy metal rock bands of Manipur is reuniting after a void of 18 years and is all set to rock Imphal on April 14 though there is a slight change from the original line up with Uttam a popular Manipuri artiste coming in as vocalist of the band.

Briefing mediapersons at Press Club today, the singer said that he was exalted to be chosen as a vocalist for the band. “I have been a fan of Post Mark, it’s indeed a dream come true for me”, he said.

Post Mark, the first Manipuri band credited with releasing the first metal album “Stamp on you” at Imphal in1989 will be playing at the YAC (Range) with other heavy metal rock groups including Yonsamble from Kolkotta, Azure Delusion from Nagaland and other state bands like Cleave, Sandrembee, Dead Mobster, Chem Weed.

The event is being co-organized by Sandrembee, The Greens and being managed by River Boat Events Management.

Eroz Laishram, lead vocals of Sandrembee said the event organized under the banner “1st Imphal Metal Convention” is an attempt to propagate the Heavy Metal genre and further to bring together music lovers.

He emphasized that artists are given ample opportunities to showcase their talents in the neighboring North east states of Nagaland, Assam and Shillong by hosting state sponsored musical events.

“We are planning to make the convention an annual event to gather the metal bands from outside the state and make Manipur a major rocking hotspot in the north east”, he said.

URF further said Indian products like all kinds of betel, cigarette, Bidi, Kheini, Talab, Zarda and other tobacco products will be banned from June 18 in Manipur, which are being brought from other outside states of India.

The URF has also identified certain individuals who are bringing in these items into the state.

URF further said potato, onion, garlic, chilly and other vegetable items transported from Indian states would also be banned from August 13 and warned that those who fail to abide by the ban imposed by the outfit would be awarded capital punishment without issuing warning.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/04/heavy-metal-pioneers-reunite-to-rock-imphal/

IMPHAL, April 8: A recent sitting of the Advisory Board on National Security Act has approved the detention of 20 under-trials under the act.

According to a source, the 20 UTs include Maibam Ratan Meitei, 42, son of M Ibohal Singh of Hiyanglam Makha Leikai, Arambam Bisheshwor Meitei alias Abung Singh alias Nanao Singh alias Chaoba 30 son of A Isheihanba Meitei alias Chaoba of Langdum Maning Leikai, Yensembam Romeo Singh, 29 son of (L) Y Thoiba Singh of Langdum Awang Leikai who have been detained since February 16, 2012.

Others include Asem Momon Singh, 41 son of Matum Singh of Langdum Makha Leikai who has been detained since February 20, 2012, Kangabam Bor Singh, 43 son of K Ibobi Singh of Langdum Lairembi Leikai detained since February 16, 2012, Takhellambam Nobo Singh, 34 son of T Iboton Singh of Sandrok Mayai Leikai detained since February 20, 2012.

Further according to the source, others also include Shijaurumayum Mocha Sharma alias Momocha alias Manglim, 32 son of (L) Sh Ramkrishna Sharma of Branhapur Aribam Leikai, detained since February 18, Okram Arbind alias Herachandra alias Yaiphaba Meitei, 31 son of O Shamungou Singh of Lilong Chajing Mairenkhun detained since February 20, 2012.

Further according to the source, the others also include Keithelakpam Tiken Singh alias Jiten, 44 son of (L) K Anganghal Singh of Naoremthong Khullen Leikai detained since February 23 and Thono Poumei, 29 son of Lono Poumei of Liyai Khullen village, Tadubi and Athisei Mao, 30 son of Lohrii Mao of Chawainamei Khunou village, Tadubi both detained since February 24.

Others include Elangbam Surchandra Singh, 32 alias Khanganba son of E Nityai Singh of Pukhao Naharup Makha Leikai and Snajembam Sunita Chanu alias Lemchang, 27 daughter of Bomcha Singh of Khhotodamei, Bangladesh a/p Uripok Tourangbam Leikai both detained since February 23, 2012.

The remaining are Gurumayum Inao Sharma alias Nanao alias Khugamani alias Bamon, 32 son of G Ibomcha Sharma of Wangkhei Pukhrambam Leirak, Seram Sanatomba Singh alias Seraba, 42 son of Khellendro Singh of Chajing Karam Makha Leikai, Paonam Santa Singh, 42 son of (L) P Gandhar Singh of Lilong Chajing Karam Makha Leikai, Koijam Jeeten Singh alias Jiten, 41 son of (L) K Koireng Singh of Kiyamgei Mayai Leikai, Chongtham Bobbycha Singh alias Bobicha, 40 son of (L) Ch Manglem Singh of Singjamei Chingamathak all detained since February 28, Asem Thoiba Singh, 47 son of A Tomei Singh of Liwa Lambi Oinam Leikai and Khaidem Indrakumar Singh alias Indra, 36 son of (L) Kh Manihar Singh of Yumnam Leikai Lairembi Maning Awang Leikai both detained since, February 29, added the source.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/04/20-uts-approved-for-detention-under-nsa/

IMPHAL, April 6: The All Manipur Students’ Union (AMSU) is all set to organize the 32nd Realization Day (Meekap Thokpa Numit) 2012 on April 17 in remembrance of the mass movement launched by the student body in 1980 where security forces killed two students and injured many others.

As part of the observation, AMSU will launch a campaign in which class mobilization at schools, street corner-meeting at public places, publicity, distribution of leaflets, etc. will be conducted pertaining to the problem being faced by Manipur due to large scale influx of migrants in the state.

The student body has also set up an observation committee for the 32nd Realization Day observation, AMSU informed and said the main function of the observation will be held at Singjamei Chinga where people will pay rich tributes to the memorial tombs of Potsangbam Premananda and Huidrom Loken.

Premananda and Loken died in a violent scuffle with security forces on April 17, 1980 during a mass movement pushing their demand to send away foreigners or migrants from Manipur that was spearheaded by the oldest student organization in Manipur.

A blood donation camp will also be organized in connection with the observation on that day and flags inscribed as “32 Realization day Observation” April 17, 2012” will be distributed among the students during the class mobilization and that all the students are requested to contribute Rs 5 each, AMSU general secretary, Dipanjit Ningthoujam appealed in a statement.

Seeking cooperation from the people to make the observation a grand success, AMSU appealed to all, particularly the indigenous people of the region to participate in the event.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/04/amsu-to-observe-32nd-realization-day/

IMPHAL, April 6: A public meeting was held today discussing the issues on installation of HT line (33 KV) passing residential area at a public playground near the St George High school. The meeting, organized by the Lizard Library, Wangkhei was chaired by the local MLA Elangbam Chand.

It was resolved during the meeting to appeal the concerned authorities to alter the route of the on-going installation of high tension line passing Kongba Laishram Leikai, Wangkhei Laishram Leikai and Wangkhei Koijam Leikai to Sangaipat Sub-Station considering the harm, damages and even death that the installation of the High Tension wire in such residential areas could bring. The meeting further resolved to form a committee and elected ten members to look after the matter as well.

The locals who attended the meeting also thank the local MLA Elangbam Chand for his involvement in the matter.

It may be recalled that a public meeting was held last year condemning the installation of the HT line on June 5, 2011 at Kongba Laishram Leikai Youth Club ground. The meeting had discussed in detail of the installation of 33 K.V. line from Gangapat to Sangheipat. The line which is going to be installed will pass through Heinoubon, Ayangpalli, Wangkhei Thangjam Leikai, Laishram Leikai, Koijam Leikai etc. The meeting also condemn the act of the electricity department and Manipur state information commissioner Chungkham Biren for not providing any information to the public regarding the plant when they approach them.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/04/public-meet-derides-ht-line-installation/

IMPHAL, April 6: Protesting the March 22 gang-rape of a woman near Keinou Awang Leikai along the Tiddim Road, several women’s organization of the state held a joint sit in protest at Keishampat Lairembi community hall today.

The sit in protest which was attended by around 70 individuals started from 10am this morning and continued till 1pm. The actual plan of the demonstrators was to continue with the sit in protest till 3pm in the evening, however a team of Imphal police foiled their plan and shortened it till 1pm only.

Speaking to media persons on the sideline of the sit in protest, president Poirei Leimarol L Memchouba expressed that the sit in protest was held in protest of the March 22 gang-rape and decrying the government inaction regarding several women bodies demand for death sentences for all the involved persons including the Bishenpur SI who had provided the hand gun which was used by the four accused during the rape.

Further voicing the demand of the women protestors, she added that the women bodies will not shift from their previous demand of ‘hang till death’ and added that in case any underhand dealings to end the case is found by the women groups, then the bodies will not hesitate to come out stronger and show their anger.

She further added that the victim has also decided that she will not resolve the issue on monetary grounds and will continue to fight until justice is done to her and further added that the women bodies will support the victim in the fight and ensure that all the involved persons are befittingly punished.

Such beastly act can only be stopped by awarding harsh and befitting punishments to the culprits, which is in the hands of the government, she continued.

The security forces are here to safeguard the people of the state, however the time is such that they have become the ones to be afraid of. The time has come for the government to look into the matter.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/04/death-sentence-demand-for-mar-22-accused-continues/

IMPHAL, April 6: The banned Revolutionary Front (RPF) has appealed to the people of the state to ensure widespread observation and massive participation on the occasion of “World Health Day” tomorrow and stressed on providing proper health facility to the elderly persons in the state.

A statement of the proscribed outfit has stated that the government has been investing huge amounts of money in recruiting police and VDF personnel, however it has been ignoring the health and education sector.

Dubbing the Old Age Pension Scheme a tool to woo the elderly people for election process, RPF said such scheme is only for namesake and is a nonsense policy which lacks meaning and quality.

There is a close relation between providing health facility to the aged people and lending them a good life, the outfit said, adding that the RPF considers that it is wholly dependent on the people as well as the efforts of those working in health centres to make the elderly persons to contribute something for the society during their remaining life.

The RPF also expressed confidence that the people of Manipur would recieve at least some advantage from the World Health day 2012 observation.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/04/rpf-appeals-for-world-health-day-observation/

IMPHAL, April 6: The Narasingh Maharaja Memorial Descendents’ Union (NMMDU) today appealed to the state government to observe the late king’s death anniversary on 29th day of Lamta of the Meitei calendar instead of April 11. This year, the anniversary falls on March 21.

King Narsingh died on the night of Wednesday, 28th of Lamta three hours before daybreak and his death anniversary has been observed on 29th Lamta since then according to the records maintained in the Cheitharol Kumbaba (royal chronicle) certified by Ngariyambam Kerani, RK Muhinikumar, president of NMMDU told a press conference at Yaiskul Moirangkhom here.

As per the Meitei custom, all religious ceremonies are held according to the Thaban (Meitei way of counting of date and month) and no function of any event was organized in Manipur based on the Gregorian calendar before 1891, Muhinikumar noted.

He also said, the people are confused about the way the ‘Narsingh Dedication Day’ is observed on April 11 every year which is similar to the death anniversary observation of the late king of Manipur.

Seeking opinion from all the experts and scholars in the state in this regard, the NMMDU president said it is acceptable to pay homage to the king for his dedication and valor on various dates, but the death anniversary of Narsingh should only be observed on 29th day of Lamta and that it would be the right way to organize the state function on this day.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/04/observe-narsingh-death-anniversary-according-to-meitei-calendar-nmmdu/

IMPHAL, April 5 (NNN): A daring escape was made by a village chief from his kidnappers in Churachandpur district today at around 5 pm after giving the slip to four armed persons who had kidnapped him from the office of the sub divisional officer  at Sielmat, about 2 km from Churachandpur police station.

The village chief identified as one Manglenpao Vaiphei, 45, chief of Moldak village under Henglep sub-division, Churachandpur district was kidnapped by four armed persons around 11 am, said a police source. But he managed to escape from his abductors at around 5pm in the evening today, added the source.

The incident happened when Manglenpao had gone to the office of the SDO of Henglep, which is temporarily located at Seilmat, about 2 km away from Churachandpur police station. He was reportedly kidnapped at gun-point from the campus of the SDO`s office by four persons who had come in an Alto car.

Police, when contacted, said that they have a confirmed report of the kidnapping but no FIR was filed or investigation was carried out as they had received no complaint from family members or officials from the SDO`s office.

The four armed kidnappers is reported to be led by one Lenpao Haokip, 47 of Zalenphai but at present staying at Tuibong village (both in Churachandpur district), informed the police source.

In the meantime, the whereabouts of the kidnapped truck driver Md. Abdul Nazeer is still not known though the truck he was driving has been brought back to Imphal. He was abducted by suspected Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) from Henbung village of Senapati district on April 2, according to police source.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/04/village-chief-escapes-from-kidnappers/

IMPHAL, April 5: “Women of the state have bought laurels to the state in various fields including sports, culture, education and others” stated Manipur Legislative Assembly Speaker Th Lokeshwar Singh during observation of the 17th foundation day of the Manipur State Women’s Development Corporation Ltd at the premise of the Rural Women & Children Development today.

Continuing as the chief guest of the observation, the first time Speaker added that the society should never look down on women of the state.

In today’s world, the women have as much role as that of men to play in developing the society. Women no longer confine themselves at their home. Their roles have extended and are now equal as that of men, he added.

Women of the state have now indulged themselves in various fields of generating employment avenues for themselves as well as their male counterparts providing many an uneducated and unemployed youths with employment.

The present upsurge in crimes against women including rapes, attempt to murder etc is because of lack of education. Parents failing to reprimand their children during their childhood and the lack of moral education have also resulted in the increase of such crimes in the state, he added.

Coming back to the topic of the observation, Speaker Th Lokeshwar asked the trainees of the corporation to be hard working and put in their best effforts during their training so that they could help themselves and their friends.

Ak Mirabai recently elected as a MLA from Patsoi a/c and who is also the chairperson of the corporation presided over the observation.

Speaking at the observation, she lauded the corporation for providing the women of the state with help and means to support themselves and their family. She stated that the corporation by providing skills and training to its women trainees has empowered them for self-employment and income generation, which in the process has levelled them with their male counterparts.

She further elaborated on the roles that women play as a mother of a family, and added that women should not forget their family roles even after they have become self-reliant. Women should never back down, but should always work hard in order to receive their goal, she added.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/04/women-no-longer-confined-inside-their-homes/

IMPHAL, April 5: ‘Tamenglong district has remained underdeveloped due to ignorance of the public regarding implementation of government aided schemes and apathy from the government’, says Tamenglong MLA Janghemlung Panmei.

MLA Janghemlung was speaking at a felicitation ceremony of the newly elected MLA and his father RK Ragaisin, CEO of Tamenglong ADC and awardee of Bharat Excellence Award, Indian Inspirational Award and North Eastern Golden Personalities Award for 2012, Tamenglong Baptist Church today at Unity Stadium Church complex.

Pointing out the difference in the living conditions of the villagers of the interior areas and Tamenglong headquarters, the MLA observed that a holistic development is necessary in the district and unification of the villages within the constituency is a must to usher in better living conditions of the people.

After the function, Janghemlung carried out an on-site assessment regarding the construction of a FCI godown with a capacity of 1000 MT of food grain.

Speaking to IFP, the MLA stated that the building of the FCI godown has to be carried out within a stipulated time frame.

‘We need to establish a proper infrastructure for delivery of basic amenities, proper implementation of the PDS which is presently irregular’,he said.

A similar felicitation was also organized at Trinity Complex at Tamenglong headquarters on Wednesday last. The function was attended by Manipur State Congress Party newly elected candidates including Nemcha Kipgen, P Brojen and Y Thamarjit along with other MSCP officials.

The MLAs highlighted the need for Tamenglong district to be developed at the fullest and stressed on developing the district as a tourist hotspot.

P Brojen emphasized that better road connectivity needs to be established within the district headquarters, and then with better road communication, the district can become one of the major tourist attractions of the state further aiding to its economic upliftment.

He along with other MSCP officials promised that the political party will urge the state government to look into the road connectivity issue.

The felicitation program saw various cultural presentations including a musical extravaganza presented by artists from Mizoram.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/04/tamenglong-underdeveloped-due-to-public-ignorance-and-govt-apathy/

IMPHAL, Apr 5: Imphal East police on Thursday said one cadre of the banned KCP City Meitei was arrested by a team of commandos from Top Khewa Bazaar area yesterday.

The arrested was identified as Ningthoujam Surjakanta alias Nanao alias Tutua Singh, 30, son of Rajendro of Top Moirangkampu Maning Leikai.

Surjakanta joined KCP City Meitei organization in 2011 through one Yumnam Shantikumar, who is now in Mynamar. He was involved in extortion of money from general public, government officials, businessmen, etc. and also involved in transportation of arms and ammunition from one place to another and provided shelter for their cadres, a release of Imphal East SP quoted Surjakanta as saying during interrogation.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/04/one-kcp-city-meitei-militant-arrested/

IMPHAL, March 31: The proscribed KCP-MC Friday expressed unhappiness over the alleged continued crimes in Manipur and raised questions to all the civil society bodies, professionals, scholars and senior citizens in the state as to who are exactly involved in the alleged widespread crimes and what will happen if these are not curbed in time.
Alleging that the people are suffering from a fear psychosis as the police personnel recruited for protecting the people are directing their guns on them, KCP-MC said in a release jointly signed by its commander-in-chief, Taibangganba and publicity officer, Khongnagthaba that many of the security forces on routine duty at every roadside are in the habit of teasing even couples by using bad words while frisking and checking.
Blaming the state Home department for recruiting a large number of security personnel, who are drug abusers and involved in various crimes, to use in the counter-insurgency operations, the outfit further alleged that the state force, who got into active service through corruption after selling their paddy fields and houses, are being promoted by the puppet government while the revolutionary organizations struggling for liberty are dubbed as outlaws.
It was a clear evidence of the assertion that the March 22 incident where a woman named Jangthailiu Kamei was gangraped, and that the KCP-MC has known the fact that Manipur police sub-inspector Tiken and the accused involved in the rape case used to indulge in immoral acts with various women every late night at Bishnupur and the persons helping them have also been known, the statement further said.
The outfit further said it is too late to punish such men of immoral characters and questioned who will save the degraded and disgraced society by the divide and rule policy of Indian rule, corruption and globalization.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/03/kcp-mc-on-crime-in-state/

IMPHAL, March 31: The proscribed KCP-MC Friday expressed unhappiness over the alleged continued crimes in Manipur and raised questions to all the civil society bodies, professionals, scholars and senior citizens in the state as to who are exactly involved in the alleged widespread crimes and what will happen if these are not curbed in time.
Alleging that the people are suffering from a fear psychosis as the police personnel recruited for protecting the people are directing their guns on them, KCP-MC said in a release jointly signed by its commander-in-chief, Taibangganba and publicity officer, Khongnagthaba that many of the security forces on routine duty at every roadside are in the habit of teasing even couples by using bad words while frisking and checking.
Blaming the state Home department for recruiting a large number of security personnel, who are drug abusers and involved in various crimes, to use in the counter-insurgency operations, the outfit further alleged that the state force, who got into active service through corruption after selling their paddy fields and houses, are being promoted by the puppet government while the revolutionary organizations struggling for liberty are dubbed as outlaws.
It was a clear evidence of the assertion that the March 22 incident where a woman named Jangthailiu Kamei was gangraped, and that the KCP-MC has known the fact that Manipur police sub-inspector Tiken and the accused involved in the rape case used to indulge in immoral acts with various women every late night at Bishnupur and the persons helping them have also been known, the statement further said.
The outfit further said it is too late to punish such men of immoral characters and questioned who will save the degraded and disgraced society by the divide and rule policy of Indian rule, corruption and globalization.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/03/kcp-mc-on-crime-in-state/

IMPHAL, March 30: A canteen located over the building of UBI at Thangal Bazaar here today caught fire but the Manipur Fire Service and Emergency firemen managed to control the fire on time.
Sources from the Fire Brigade said the incident occurred around 11 am when a fire originated from a domestic gas cylinder, which was burning inside the kitchen of a canteen located on the first floor of UBI, started engulfing the room before it was timely doused by firemen from Manipur Fire service and Emergency.
The source of the fire was from the regulator of the gas cylinder, they said and added that no casualty was reported in the incident.

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