IMPHAL MONDAY 27 OCTOBER 2014 UG cadres held IMPHAL, Oct 26: A combined team of Bishnupur district police commando unit and 6 Assam Rifles conducted a search operation at Wangoo Sabal Makha Leikai area and apprehended a sergeant major of UNLF yesterday, according to a statement issued by the PRO, Police Department, Imphal. The apprehendee has been identified as Moirangthem Joykumar Singh alias Shyamji alias Mera(48), s/o (L) M Amuba Singh of Wangoo Sabal Makha Leikai. One 9 mm pistol along with one magazine loaded with 6 live rounds of 9 mm ammunition were seized from his possession. A case has been registered at Kumbi police station for further investigation. Meanwhile, troops of 16 Assam Rifles of 10 Sector AR under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) apprehended one KCP (MC) cadre on October 24 in an operation held at Tellou. He has been identified as Moirangthem Anand alias Anil Kumar Meitei (27) s/o M Jadumani Meitei of Tellou, Imphal East, said a press release issued by the PRO of IGAR (S). Skills development programme LAMKA, Oct 26: Society for Health & Educational Development (SHED) in association with Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME), New Delhi under the aegis of Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship (IIE), will organise two months skill development programme on computer accounting for the youth of Churachandpur district at DC Digital Centre, Thangkung Avenue, Tiddim Road near SBI Bank from November 3. Speaking to media persons, Lanu R Aimol, SHED secretary said the programme would be conducted for 30 selected youths of Churachandpur district from November 3 to January 12, 2015. Certificates would also be issued to the participants on completion of the training programme. Interested youth of the district who have passed High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC) or Equivalent examination could submit their bio-data along with a passport size photograph to the nearest SHED Branch Office, Lanu informed. DM training IMPHAL, Oct 26: Directorate of Civil Defence, Govt of Manipur will conduct disaster management training on search and rescue including role of police in disaster management for 2000 police/ VDF personnel including officers/women police of Bishnupur district in 20 batches from Oct 29 at the Indoor Hall of SP (Bishnupur). S Manglemjao Singh, IGP (Trg), N Herojit Singh, SP (Bpr) and Mohd Ayub Khan, Staff Officer (Trg), Secretariat R&DM would attend the inaugural programme of the training as the chief guest, president and guest of honour on Oct 29, an official statement informed. Seminar held IMPHAL, Oct 26: A seminar on 'Sharing the best care possible for children and mothers' was held today at Ibudhou Khaba temple, Tera Sapam Leirak. The seminar was organised by Imphal EduCare, Tera Sapam Leirak under the sponsorship of Black Dot and Pigeon. Member of Black Dot, Nongmaithem Rakesh Singh; Health Care specialist Dr S Sunil and founder of Imphal EduCare, RK Bijen attended the programme as the chief guest, guest of honour and president respectively. MU's IT Fest IMPHAL, Oct 26: The Manipur University's 3rd IT Fest scheduled earlier from Oct 29 to 31 has been postponed to Nov 3-5 due to college students' union elections. As such, the last date for submission of form is also extended upto Oct 31 and screening would be done on Nov 1-2, a statement issued by Secretary, IT Club, MU informed. Ningol Chakkouba celebrated across State and beyond Correspondent/ Reporter JIRI/IMP, Oct 26: Like in the previous years, the All Jiribam United Club Association (AJUCA), Jiribam organised a Ningol Chakkouba feast for the married women of all communities of Jiribam yesterday at Jiri-College, Kadamtala, Jiribam. On the other hand, the Jiri Development Organisation (JDO), Jiribam also organised a Ningol Chakkouba feast at Gularthol Bazar Complex. Motum Bina Devi Pradhan Hilghat GP, M Hemanta, president Jiri Development Organisation(JDO) and B Sarat Sharam, Advisor, JIMPAL attended the function as the chief guest, president and guest of honour. Meanwhile, 26 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) hosted Ningol Chakkouba at Pallel on October 25 in traditional style and fervour. Brigadier Rajiv Chhibber, Commander of 26 Sector Assam Rifles hosted the function and extended greetings to families and elderly ladies who participated in the func- An AR officer presenting gift to a women during a Ningol Chakkouba event tion. The event was organised honouring the Meitei local customs and traditions though it is also being celebrated by other communities with the same zeal nowadays. Speaking at the occasion, the Commander emphasized the rich heritage and culture of Manipur and underlined the necessity to preserve the Freshers' meet cum get together By Our Staff Reporter IMPHAL, Oct 26: The 12th Freshers' Meet cum Get Together of the Joint Tribal Students' Unions of different higher secondary schools in Imphal was held on Saturday at Tribal Research Institute (TRI), Chingmeirong, Imphal with pomp and gaiety. The Joint Tribal Students' Union Freshers' Meet cum Get Together of the Higher Secondary School comprises Ananda Hr Sec School, Churachand (CC) Hr Sec School, Ibotonsana, Johnstone and Tamphasana Girls' Higher Secondary Schools. Mr & Miss Fresher’s con- test was the highpoint of the event. After walking the ramp for several rounds Neingaiching Mate of Ananda Higher Secondary School was crowned Miss Fresher and Boigin Kilong of Johnstone Higher Secondary School was adjudged Mister Fresher. The function was graced by Charanga Meshil, ADC member of Chandel district and Tongkhothang Kipgen, president All Tribal Chief Association, Manipur as chief guest and functional president respectively. Colourful cultural dances of different communities were showcased on the occasion. same. He further highlighted the importance of respecting the age old customs and how the Assam Rifles as “Friends of the North East” have integrated closely over the years with the local traditions. All the ladies were presented gifts as a mark of respect. The ladies in turn extended their gratitude, for inviting them on the auspi- Hospital inaugurated at Lilong By Our Staff Reporter IMPHAL, Oct 26: Lok Sabha MP from Assam Maulana Badaruddin Ajmal inaugurated the newly constructed Noor Hospital and Research Institute at Lilong Khunou, opposite Lilong PS today. Agriculture and Fishery Minister Abdul Nasir also opened a free medical camp during the inauguration programme today. The inauguration programme was graced by Lok Sabha MP Maulana Badaruddin Ajmal as chief guest, general secretary Jamiyat-Ulma-E-hind and former MP Maulana Felicitation programme held Our Correspondent THOUBAL, Oct 26: Mangal, Tentha, Thoubal district today organised a felicitation programme for successful candidates from Tentha village in various competitive examinations at Tentha Khongbal Multiplex Complex. The programme was attended by L Landhon Singh, District Media Officer, Medical Department as chief guest, State awardee Professor Moirangthem Rajendro Singh of Thoubal College as president and Moirangthem Ibomcha Singh, former Pradhan, Tentha Gram Panchayat as guest of honour. MANGAL, Tentha Ihou Nupi Marup and (L) Shrimayum Santosh Sharma award along with a token gift cious occasion. Around 100 women attended the event which ended with a traditional lunch. Meanwhile, 40 Assam Rifles of 9 Sector AR under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) celebrated Ningol Chakkouba festival at Singjamei post on October 25. A total of 30 women clad in traditional attire attended the event. The celebration acted as a platform for increasing mutual trust and confidence between Assam Rifles and local population. The ladies who attended the celebration were served with lunch and were also presented gifts, according to a PRO IGAR (S) release. At the same time, with the firm objective of fostering the spirit of unity, harmony and goodwill among the Manipuri brothers and sisters in and around Pune, Association of Manipuri Diaspora (AMAND), Pune organised Ningol Chakkouba yesterday at Aadrika Restaurant, Pune. The organisers believed that the occasion will help promote the peaceful coexistence and social bonding by reaffirming the faith in traditional values. Fun filled pre-lunch as well as post-lunch entertainment programme besides presenting gifts to Ningols and kids by the Pibas marked the occasion, according to a statement issued by AMAND. AMAND is a non-profit, non-Governmental community organisation. of honour were presented to the students during the felicitation programme. Mahmood Ashad Madni as president, Tablique-E-jamat, Manipur Amir Maulana Abdul Ajiz and Atoukhong Zilla Parishad member Maulana Abdush Salam as guests of honour. Speaking at the occasion, Lok Sabha MP Maulana Badaruddin Ajmal said doctors should discharge their duties with utmost dedication for the welfare of their patients. “Some operations are successful, some fail. A doctor must never reflect the emotions associated with such failure before his patients,” the MP added. He further recounted the dedication shown by doctors in his hospital, Hazi Abdul Masjid Memorial Hospital. Former MP Mahmood Madni also spoke on the occasion. He emphasised on hard work and dedication as the only means to take Noor Hospital to a level of distinction. Agriculture and Fishery Minister Abdul Nasir, during the one day free medical camp held during the inauguration event, said the Hospital would largely benefit residents of Lilong and its surrounding region. Attended by 20 doctors, nearly 500 patients were examined during the free medical camp. 'Angels of Hell' narrates story of a scavenger: John Devaraj BANGALORE, Oct 26: "I want to change the 1.6 million black people in India who are human scavenging worse than Apartheid," says John Devaraj, a Bangalore-based artist, filmmaker, activist and world peace crusader. This multi-faceted personality is ready with his 71-minutes feature film, titled "Angels of Hell", which is scheduled to release in an eductaional institute here on November 2. "'Angels of Hell' is a powerful narrative about the life of a manual scavenger which highlights social and political exclusion faced by the manual scavengers in India. "The film talks about the true life story of 12 -year-old Kiran and his parents who are manual scavengers. The movie highlights the stark realities of sewage drain cleaning and the innumerable prolems faced by dalits who are mostly the ones forced to take up this job," Devaraj told PTI. He was also the art director for feature films, all of which received National Awards including "Kubbi matthu Iyala" {Kannada}, "Mane" {Hindi}, "Muthina Hara" {Kannada}, "Harikeya kuri" {Kanada}, "Hagalu Vesha" {Kannada} and "Nakkala Rajakumari" (Kannada, Children's Movie). Devaraj has written a letter, yet to be posted, to Prime Minister Narendra Modi asking him to release the film on Children's Day celebrations in New Delhi. PTI Nagaland CM concerned Situation 'tense but under control' in Trilokpuri about 1000 hr bandh call in Karbi Anglong KOHIMA, Oct 26 The Chief Minister of Nagaland, TR Zeliang, has expressed concern about the 1000-hour bandh called by the Joint Action Committee for Autonomous State (JACAS) of Karbi Anglong, Assam. In a letter to Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh the chief minister yesterday expressed concern about the proposed bandh by JACAS stating that Nagaland and Manipur have been the worst-affected by frequent bandhs imposed by various organisations of Karbi Anglong district. The frequent shutdowns caused severe inconveniences to travellers and affects the supply of essential commodities, causing artificial shortages and unrealistic price rise, the letter, copy of which was released here, said. He expressed apprehension that the proposed 1000-hour bandh, the reason for which is not even remotely connected to Nagaland, would practically stop supplies of all essential commodities including petroleum products to Nagaland and Manipur. The Chief Minister therefore appealed to the Union Home Minister for his personal intervention to ensure that the proposed bandh would not affect the interest and welfare of the people living in the two states of Nagaland and Manipur. The present 1000-hour bandh has been called by the JACAS in protest against the Central Government's delay in announcing the schedule of the next round of talks since the last one held on 6th November 2013. The JACAS is spearheading the demand for an autonomous state within Assam and the proposed bandh if taken place would start from 5 am tomorrow and last for around 40 days, greatly affecting normal life in Nagaland and Manipur, apart from their own district of Karbi Anglong in Assam. PTI NEW DELHI, Oct 26: Situation today remained tense but "under control" in East Delhi's Trilokpuri locality as there were no reports of no fresh violence from the area which has been on the boil during last three days following a clash between two groups on Diwali night. Prohibitory orders remained imposed in the area and large contingent of police along with Rapid Action Force (RAF) and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) were keeping a tight vigil in the area. "The situation is tense but under control. No fresh violence or clash has taken place today," Deputy Commissioner of Police (East) Ajay Kumar said. Police has detained some people for making hoax calls or spreading rumours, and senior officers were contemplating filing a case against them. Eerie calm prevailed in the area as locals preferred to stay at home. Those ventured out to buy essential household items like milk and other eatables claimed that outsiders had stoked violence in the area. "Some outsiders had started Diwali night's incident which catapulted into a full blown clash among two communities and now we are suffering," said Aman Singh, who had come out to buy milk for his three-year-old son. Yesterday, five persons had suffered gunshot injuries in the clashes. Till last evening, 35 people, including 13 policemen had reportedly sustained injuries in the three days of violent clashes. More than 70 miscreants have been arrested so far in connection with the incident and combing operations were on. Police has advised the public to refrain from visiting the area. Residents of the locality have been fighting pitched battles since Diwali's night and have also pelted stones on security personnel. A number of vehicles belonging to locals and to policemen were vandalised in the area. According to the police, 14 persons, including 13 policemen, were injured in Saturday night's violence and 10 persons were arrested for their alleged involvement in rioting. Fresh violence had erupted yesterday after which around 60 miscreants were arrested by the police. "Certains incidents were reported in some highly-congested blocks of Trilokpuri. Police had to use the required minimum force to deal with the situation and we have apprehended over 60 miscreants for rioting and arson. Five persons are reported to be injured due to gunshot injury," Delhi Police said in a statement. PTI AR launches charcoal manufacturing project IMPHAL, Oct 26: Troops of 20 Assam Rifles of HQ 26 Sector AR under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) established a charcoal manufacturing project for Widows Welfare Society, Chandel. The formation has been at the forefront of launching initiatives towards empowering women, PRO of IGAR (S) informed in a statement. Inaugurating the charcoal project, Commander of 26 Sector Assam Rifles appreciated the interest and efforts of the widow organisation for improving the quality of life. He also exhorted the villagers especially the youth to seek inspiration from the widow organisation which has achieved self employment through such projects, thus assisting in development of the village and district. The charcoal project was promoted by Assam Rifles as it is an attempt to generate self sustaining and income generating unit which will help uplift the living standard of widows in Chandel district. Members of the organisation and the civil administration appreciated the assistance provided by Assam Rifles for establishing the charcoal manufacturing project as it is yet another step taken up by Assam Rifles for women empowerment. Wildlife products recovered IMPHAL, Oct 26: Troops of 24 Assam Rifles of 26 Sector AR under the aegis of HQ IGAR (S) apprehended a woman along with banned wild life products at Khudengthabi check post on October 24. The woman has been identified as Leiupa (32) w/o Angkham of Kambang Khunou, Chandel. Around 1.700 kgs of Pangolin shells worth about Rs 1,20,000, one mobile phone, one voter ID card, four gold ear rings and Rs 410 in cash were recovered from her possession, according to a statement issued by the PRO of IGAR (S). She has been handed over to the Forest Department, Imphal along with the recovered items. In another incident, troops of 20 Assam Rifles of 26 Sector AR under the aegis of HQ IGAR (S) apprehended an individual alongwith 120 beer cans worth about Rs 7,800 on October 24 from Bongyang. He has been identified as Raju Singh s/o Ibomcha Singh of Irom Singjamei, Imphal East. He has been handed over to Moreh police station along with the recovered items, said the PRO's release. Nobel Memorial Wall inaugurated at Rajiv Chowk Metro station NEW DELHI, Oct 26: The Embassy of Sweden and Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) today jointly inaugurated 'The Nobel Memorial Wall' at Rajiv Chowk Metro station here. "The aim of exhibiting this wall is to spread further awareness about all the Nobel laureates from India and will be on display from the October 26 to November 1," a DMRC spokesperson said. The Nobel Memorial Wall exhibits portraits of Rabindranath Tagore, C V Raman, Dr Hargobind Khorana, Mother Teresa, Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar, Amartya Sen, Venkatraman Ramakrishnan, and this year's Nobel Peace Prize winner Kailash Satyarthi for his "struggle against the suppression of children and young people and for the right of all children to education". DMRC managing director Mangu Singh and Ambassador of Sweden to India Harald Sandberg together unveiled the wall in the presence of Ambassador of Norway to India Eivind S Homme. Speaking on the occasion, Singh said, "It is a matter of pride for us to host the Nobel Memorial Wall with the Embassy of Sweden to honour our Nobel laureates. The contributions of our Nobel laureates have given India recognition all over the world. The Nobel Wall is a unique way to honour them. It also gives an opportunity to our youth to know about our Nobel laureates while they are on the move." "The inauguration of the Nobel Wall at Rajiv Chowk has become a sort of tradition to mark the beginning of the Sweden India Nobel Memorial Week. I would like to thank DMRC for partnering with us in this initiative where we pay a tribute to Indian Nobel laureates for their contribution to the world," Sandberg said. "We are extremely delighted to have an addition to the wall this year with a panel on Kailash Satyarthi, winner of the Peace Prize for 2014," the Ambassador added. PTI 8 LeT militants arrested in Kashmir Valley SRINAGAR, Oct 26: Eight Lashker-e-Toiba militants were today arrested by the security forces in North Kashmir, weeks before the first phase of Assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir. With the arrest, the security forces claimed to have busted a module of the terror outfit and "averted a major terror plan of the militants". A huge cache of arms and ammunition was also seized. "Police in Sopore (in Baramulla district), with the help of 30 Rashtriya Rifles(RR), have busted a recruitment module of militant outfit Laskhar-e-Toiba, thus averting a major terror and subversion plan of the militants. "Eight members of the module were arrested from different parts of Sopore town and adjoining areas," a police spokesman said here. He said the militants, all local, were recruited into the outfit which was trying to execute militant activities. "The local boys were recruited into the outfit, which is building a network of LeT operatives. "They were bent upon executing various militant actions in and around the township in conspiracy with one foreign terrorist of LeT, Umer Khitab, a Pakistani national, who is operating in Sopore. Khitab has been taking directions from another LeT man Hanzulla, also a Pakistani national," he said. Three of them Rayees Ahmad Bhat, Sajad Ahmad Bhat and Shabir Ahmad Kumar are residents of Harwan, Sopore. While remaining five, Lateef Ahmad Gujar, Zubair Ahmad Gujar, Mohammad Qasim Gujar, Mohammad Iqbal Gujar and Hakim Din Gujar are residents of Gujarpatti Zaloora village, the spokesman said. He said eight UBGL, five Chinese grenades and 100 AK-47 rounds have been seized from them, adding involvement of these militants in "other actions of terrorism and subversive actions is being probed". PTI