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Storm wreaks havoc

IMPHAL, May 17: A violent storm that swept the city today at around 1pm left a trail of destruction in Imphal area.

The roofs of a house owned by one Pangambam Devhari (31) of Kongba Ucheckon in Imphal East was blown away by the windstorm while the veranda of Bal Vidya Mandir School at Palace Compound was ripped apart.

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Vehicles leave Jiri

JIRIBAM, May 17: At least 910 goods laden vehicles have left Jiribam for Imphal today along NH-57 being escorted by IRB personnel. The goods vehicles included 435 trucks of cement, 183 truck loads of FCI rice, 62 trucks of medicines and other vehicles carrying essential commo-dities.

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Ban lifted

MOREH, May 17: A ban on plying of ECO vehicles along Imphal-Moreh highway has been lifted as per an agreement reached with the Moreh Block Van Owners' Association, Bo-rder Area Van Owners and Dri- vers' Welfare Association and All Moreh-Imphal Van Owners and drivers' Association, according to a statement issued by the three bodies today.

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Topper hailed

IMPHAL, May 17: The Pfosemei (Pudunamei) Students' Union congratulates L Thibiini Chachei daughter of PF Lolli for securing 1st position in the recently declared HSSLC (Commerce) results from Mt Avarest College, Senapati and the Union also congratulates all its members who passed the HSLC and HSSLC exams 2012.

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Man found dead

IMPHAL, May 17: A highly decomposed male corpse has been found in a knee-deep water hole inside a farmland located at ghari Makha Maning Leikai, under Lamphel police station. According to a police source, the victim with tattered clothings, was spotted this afternoon and the body is being kept at RIMS morgue for identification. The deceased is l .....

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Govt Qtrs burnt

IMPHAL, May 16 : Ravaging fire reduced two Government Quarters to cinders while another was partially destroyed by the fire at Senapati district headquarters today. No human casualty has been reported though.

According to report, the incident occurred today around 2.20 pm. The official quarters of DTO and DI (School) were reduced to ashe .....

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KNF day

IMPHAL, May 16 : Kuki National Front president ST Thangboi will release a book entitled Kukiland (The Land of the kukis) on the occasion of the Front’s silver jubilee celebration on May 18.

The book published by the Department of Information and Publicity, KNF is about the historical trajectory of the Kukis, their contribution in I .....

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Not related: RPF

IMPHAL, May 16: Khumbongmayum Nando alias Narayan (36) s/o Kh Kheda, who was arrested by a joint team of Assam Rifles and Manipur police commandos from Nongada Thongkhong on May 13, has no relation, whatsoever with the RPF or its armed wing PLA, said a statement issued today by the outfit’s Department of Publicity chief Taohangsu Hei .....

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HTC informs

IMPHAL, May 16: Hill Tribal Council, Moreh has categorically asked contractors and labourers working on the Imphal-Moreh route of NH-39 to ensure that no obstruction/damage is caused to telephone lines/OFC during construction works.

Pointing out that telephone connectivity in Moreh often remains disrupted as no follow-up repairing work i .....

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Minor killed in mishap

IMPHAL, May 16: A 5-year old girl was killed after she was hit by a Tata Magic vehicle at Charangpat Mayai Leikai in Thoubal district yesterday at around 4.30pm.

The deceased has been identified as Sorokhaibam Chaobatomba daughter of Shanta of Charangpat Mayai Leikai. She died instantly at the spot, according to police report.

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Lei-ingkhol residents concerned

MPHAL, May 16: Worried over the frequent inspection of Government officials and measuring of land in Lei Ingkhol vicinity, the JAC against eviction of Lei-Ingkhol has urged the concerned department not to attempt acquisition of Lei-Ingkhol in the name of the Capitol Project.

In a statement, the JAC also stated that two officials of the P .....

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Students demand justice

IMPHAL, May 16: The students of Manipur College braved the rain staging a sit-in-protest for 2-hours against the lagging policy of the Indian Government in handling the murder cases of Richard Loitam and O Labba, said a statement issued by the Manipur College Students' Union.

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MSU, AMSA hail

IMPHAL, May 15: The Maring Students' Union (MSU) and All Maring Sports Association (AMSA) have applauded the success of Gideon Kanshouwa, who was ranked 18th in the recent HSLC Examination. MSU and AMSA also extended their congratulation to all the students who successfully completed their HSLC and HSSLC with flying colors. Further t .....

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UG arrested

IMPHAL, May 16: Thoubal district police commandos arrested a PREPAK cadre identified as Moirangthem De-epak alias Shankar (20) son of (L) M Kumar of Yairipok Ya-mbem makha Leikai from Yai- ripok Bazar yesterday along with one Chinese made hand grenade. According to a statement of the district SP, the individual joined PREPAK in 2008 throug .....

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Boost for Marams

IMPHAL, May 15: The National Commission for Scheduled Tribe has recommended the Government of Manipur to protect the Maram tribe inhabiting Senapati district.

According to an official source, the Commission made this specific recommendation in view of the primitiveness of the Maram tribe.

On receiving the Commission’s recom .....

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KSO joins bandh

IMPHAL, May 15: Supporting the bandh call given by the Kuki State Demand Committee in pursuit of a separate Kuki State, KSO Tengnoupal Block blockaded NH-2 at Tengnoupal village because of which there was no vehicular movement on the highway.

KSO Tengnoupal Block president David Lupho also appealed to all organisations of Manipur to supp .....

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Zeliangrong bodies urge

IMPHAL, May 15: The Zeliangrong Student's Union Delhi (ZSUD) and Zeliangrong Welfare Association Delhi (ZWAD) have urged the Government of Meghalaya to expedite the case regarding the alleged killing of a research scholar of NEHU, James Todiuwang on March 17 by setting up an independent judicial enquiry.

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Bandh effective

JIRIBAM, May 15: The bandh called by the Kuki State Demand Committee KSDC) which ended at 6pm today paralysed vehicular movement along the NH-37. However, no untoward incident has been reported.

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One UG held

IMPHAL, May 15: troops of 22 Grenadiers and 18 Sikh of 9 Sector launched joint operation at Konjeng Leikai area on May 14 leading to the arrest of one KYKL cadre, said a PRO IGAR (S) release that identified the individual as Naorem Arun alias Korou (23) s/o N Bolo Singh of Moidangpok Mayai Leikai, Imphal West.

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Workshop

IMPHAL, May 15: The Human to Humane Transcultural Centre for Trauma & Torture (H2H), Imphal, would organise a 2-day practioners' worshop on Psycho-social support and rehabilitation in armed conflict scenario in collaboration with CORE from May 25 in connection with the International day in Support of Victims of Torture.

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PM set to visit Myanmar in last week of May... Adviser to assess trade at Moreh

IMPHAL, May 16 : The ongoing international trade between India and Myanmar at border town Moreh will be assessed by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s Adviser TKA Nair prior to the former’s visit to the neighbouring country in the last week of this month.

In this regard, TKA Nair would arrive at Imphal for a two-day State visit on May 18, said an official source.

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Army organises seminar

IMPHAL, May 16: A one-day seminar on employment opportunities for today’s youth organised by 59 Mountain Brigade under the aegis of Red Shield Division was held today at the Auditorium of Red Shield, Leimakhong.

Inaugurating the academic seminar, Maj Gen Binoy Poonen, GOC of 57 Mountain Division said the seminar was organised with the attempt to create awareness about various opportunities available to the youths.

Stating .....

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Ngamthang calls on all to help fight flood

IMPHAL, May 16: Irrigation and Flood Control (IFC) Minister Ngamthang while affirming that all possible measures would be undertaken to prevent collateral damage from monsoon flooding called upon all concerned to support and extend cooperation to the IFC Department personnel in combating the seasonal woes.

Along with inspecting vulnerable river banks at Keirao, Kshetrigao and Wangoi Assembly Constituencies today, Ngamthang advised the .....

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Meet says no to NCTC in State

IMPHAL, May 16: Regis-tering vehement condemnation over the proposed setting up of National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), a one-day seminar on NCTC today organised by the United All Communities Social Uplifters, Imphal has decided to oppose tooth and nail any move to set up the Centre in the State.

The one-day seminar held at Manipur Press Club was attended by representatives of various organisations and bodies of the State.

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Final PM report of Richard inconclusive

IMPHAL, May 16 : Though the final post mortem report has been released, the examination has not been able to confirm the exact cause of the death of Loitam Richard who was found dead in his hostel room on April 18, said an official source while speaking to The Sangai Express.

Speaking to The Sangai Express, the source on condition of anonymity, said that the final post mortem report was received this evening but it could not confirm th .....

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DESAM apprises Edn Minister

Edn Minister M Oken IMPHAL, May 16 : Democratic Students’ Alliance of Manipur (DESAM) has submitted a 22-point charter of demands to the State’s Education Minister today.

Addressing a press meet at its head office today, DESAM President Wangmayum Islauddin said the present education system of the State requires some drasti .....

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State plan thrust on power, health

IMPHAL, May 16: The State is set to give more thrust on power, road, drinking water and health facilities in fixing the Plan size.

Prior to the working group meeting of fixing the State Plan to be held on May 21 and 22 in New Delhi, Chief Secretary DS Poonia convened a meeting of State officials today, said an official source. DS Poonia directed the officials of different departments to prepare proposals without any loopholes. The Stat .....

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Bill for HCs in Meghalaya, Manipur, Tripura passed From bench to Imp HC

The newly constructed HC complex New Delhi, May 16, : A Bill seeking to set up separate High Courts in Meghalaya, Manipur and Tripura was today passed by Parliament.

The North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) and Other Related Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2012, will pave way for creation of High Courts in the three n .....

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Cry justice

IMPHAL, May 16 : Joining the nationwide uproar against the deaths of Richard Loitam and Okram Laba, students of Imphal College staged a demonstration demanding justice at the premises of the college today. The students burnt the effigies of Chief Minister Okram Ibobi, Home Minister Gaikhangam, Chief Minister of Karnataka, DV Sadananda and Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Jayalalitha, for allegedly turning a blind eye to the two incidents. The stud .....

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State Cabinet

IMPHAL, May 16 : The State Cabinet has given its nod to set up Manipur State Education Service.

After the Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister O Ibobi held this afternoon, Home Minister Gaikhangam told reporters that Grade-III would be the entry point into the service and 50 per cent of the employees would be recruited through in-service competition while another 50 per cent would be appointed through direct recruitment.

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Man succumbs to injury

IMPHAL, May 16: A man has succumbed to injury today at Shija Hospital after he was allegedly bludgeoned by unidentified miscreants near Heijang Lok (Leingang) under Moirang Police Station in Bishnupur district.

According to police source, a watchman of a newly developed botanical garden of PY College, Senpangjar along Moirang-Khousabung Road, identified as Wareppam Shyamkishore (50) was found lying unconcious in the morning of May 14 n .....

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Competition result declared

IMPHAL, May 16: The result for the painting and drawing competition, held on May 13 under the aegis of Manipur Biodiversity Board to mark the celebration of International Day of Biodiversity, has been declared. The competition was held on two levels with Category A for I to V standards and Category B for VI to XII standards, said a statement.

Malemganba Waikhom of Shishu Nistha Niketan, Heikham Piyainu Devi of Kendriya Vidyalaya, Lamph .....

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Peace building seminar held

Imphal, May 16: "To maintain and strengthen peace and harmony in society is also the responsibility of all citizens mainly think-tank, scholars, religious leaders, and public figures".

This was stated in the keynote address given by Dr. Paochunbou at the inaugural function of "3 Days Training cum Workshop on Conflict Transformation and Peace Building in Manipur" on Wednesday at St. Paul Retreat Centre, Mantripukhri, Imphal, organised b .....

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Hericoun celebrates 10th foundation day

IMPHAL, May 16: The 10th foundation anniversary of Eth-no Heritage Council (Heri- coun) was celebrated at Hotel Imphal today along with the final of the 3rd Khangminnasi Eramdam Quiz competition.

The events were held with Commanding Officer of 7 Manipur Rifles (IPS) Sarang-them Manaobi (Khoiranthaba), Hericoun president Mutum Churamani Meetei and Mani-pur State Archives Deputy Director K Sushila Devi as the chief guest, president and g .....

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Delhi asks State to set up burn units in hospitals

IMPHAL, May 15 : The Director General of Health Services, Government of India has written to the Commissioner (Health), Government of Manipur to open burn units in all medical colleges and district hospitals of the State.

The burn units which should be opened within the 12th Five Year Plan period should be equipped with 12 beds each including four beds in ICU.

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Corporatisation process of Power Dept starts SBI Caps to be hired as consultant

CM O Ibobi IMPHAL, May 15: With Chief Minister Okram Ibobi, who is also holding the Power portfolio, determined to overhaul the pathetic power situation, unbundling and corporatisation process of Power Department has been initiated.

As the first step towards this effect, SBI Caps which is a subsidiary company of the State Bank of India would be hired as a consultant for th .....

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Evoke proprietor sets record straight

IMPHAL, May 15 : Proprietor of Bisra Aqua Minerals RK Birendra has clarified that solid particles detected in the firm’s packaged drinking water ‘Evoke’ is from the same batch which had already been declared earlier as defective product.

Reacting to news reports about an individual spotting solid particles in the content of the firm’s ‘Evoke’ brand packaged water to newspersons at Manipur Press Club .....

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Science the driving force of devt : CM

CM addressing the science meet IMPHAL, May 15: The five-day long Science Meet 2012 organised by Manipur Science and Technology Council under the sponsorship of NCSTC, Department of Science & Technology, Govt of India concluded at Iboyaima Shumang Leela Shanglen with Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh and Rural Developmen .....

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Khole-Kitovi envoy clarifies

IMPHAL, May 15 : Envoy to the collective leadership of GPRN/NSCN (Khole-Kirovi group) Alezo Venuh has clarified that since the formation of the Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR) in 2008, GPRN/NSCN has been very vocal that a meaningful reconciliation among the Nagas would not be forthcoming as long as IM leadership believe in having reconciliation process and political negotiations running parallel to each other.

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Capsicum finds a foothold on the soil of Manipur

A Capsicum bearing plant IMPHAL, May 15: Capsicum, a variety of mild chilli known for its flavour and medicinal values, has found its foothold on the soil of Manipur as culti-vation of the plant has been successful in the State.

Pukhrambam Ngouba of Lamboikhul Awang Leikai, Imphal East has cultivated Capsicum also used for m .....

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Justice demanded

IMPHAL, May 15: Students and teaching staff of Modern College, Porompat staged a sit-in-protest at the College premises today against the controversial demises of Richard Loitam at Bangalore recently and Okram Laaba at Chennai last year.

Speaking to newspersons on the sidelines of the protest demonstration organised jointly by the Students’ union of the College and the teaching staff, Union president Yunush Atiqur demanded that t .....

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KSO (IB) hails

IMPHAL, May 15: The Kuki Students' Organisation (KSO) Imphal Branch has congratulated its members who crossed the hurdles in the HSLC and HSSLC exams results of which were declared recently.

A statement issued by the general secretary of the KSO (IB), Thangminlein Singsit and its vice-president Lamkhotinchon Lupho further informed that the KSO would organise a felicitation programme in the near future. The statement informed all the Cl .....

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Agitation called off

IMPHAL, May 15: The ongoing agitation launched by students of DM College of Science has been called off with immediate effect as per agreements reached among the agitating students, Principal of the College, and officers of the Directorate of University and Higher Education today.

The meeting held at the Conference Hall of Directorate of University and Higher Education, chaired by the Principal of DM College of Science resolved that a .....

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Union demands release of fund

KANGPOKPI, May 14: The Mothers Union, Kangpokpi AC has urged the state government to release TD fund in respect of Kangpokpi Assembly constituency at the earliest possibility.

Chairperson of the union, Themkholhing said that TD fund have already been released for all constituencies except Kangpokpi Assembly constituency while threatening of launching democratic form of protest if the fund is not released at the earliest.

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Wangjing-Tentha felicitates stars

IMPHAL, May 15: Education Minister, M Oken has assured to work for the improvement of the education system within the next six months.

He was speaking at the felicitation programme for A Radhabinod Sharma and L Bandana, who made a cut in the combined civil service exam conducted by the UPSC; and various toppers in the HSLC and HSSLC exams organised by the Institute of Rural Education (IRE) at its Auditorium, Wangjing today.

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