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Manipuri Sahitya Parishad honours 29 persons in recognition of their contribution to various forms of art, culture and literature
Imphal, 16 May 2016 : Manipuri Sahitya Parishad today honoured 29 persons who have made major contributions to various forms of art, culture and literature on the Parishad's 81st foundation day. Renowned lyricist and writer Bachaspatimayum Jayentakumar Sharma was posthumously honoured with ‘Kabiratna’ and D. Lamgpungjei Kabui was honoured with ‘Kabya Bhushan’. Chief minister O. Ibobi Singh presented the awards, gold medals and cash awards to the winners on the last day of the 81st foundation day celebrations of the Parishad at Maharaj Chandrakriti Auditorium at Palace Compound. The winners included well known writers, singers, dancers, artists who have made outstanding contributions in their respective fields. In his speech on the occasion Okram Ibobi made a fervent appeal to Manipuri Sahitya Parishad to play a significant role in strengthening the unity among the people of the state when the unity of the people is being threatened. He observed that it is natural to have difference of ideas in a society as the society tends to move forward. Lok Sabha MP Dr. Thokchom Meinya members of the parishad and people from different walks of life took part in the celebration.
Protestors block Moirangkhom to Lilong stretch of National Highway 2 demanding ILP in Manipur
Imphal, 15 May 2016 ( Evening News) : In support of the Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System, JCILPS demand for implementation of inner line permit in the state, people today blocked Moirangkhom to Lilong stretch of the national highway 2 for one hour. Protestors also prevented vehicular movement during the agitation and staged sit-ins at various places from Moirangkhom till Lilong Thong demanding conversion of the 3 bills to an act. The protestors which included members of meira paibi organisations, young men and women placed bamboos, logs, electric poles and large stones on the middle of the road and halted traffic movement at Moirangkhom, Singjamei, Kakwa and Lilong. Commuters was badly hit by one-hour blocking of the road. They managed to reach their destination by taking alternate routes. However the protestors allowed the candidates who were appearing in the civil services examination conducted by Manipur Public Service Commission to pass. The protestors later formed human chains and chanted slogans demanding ILP in Manipur.
A vehicle thief was captured by a team of Patsoi Police station
Imphal, 15 May 2016 ( Evening News) : A vehicle thief was captured by a team of Patsoi Police station and locals of Yurembam Awang Leikai. The arrested person is identified as W. Somananda @ Yaima, 27 years son of late Deban of Sagolband Bijoy Govinda Mamang Leikai. Sources said Somanada was captured while he was trying to steal a red Honda Dio, MN01-V2381 at Yurembam yesterday. Patsoi P.S and Lilong P.S recovered 3 two-wheelers from Lilong Mamang Leikai after questioning him. The recovered two-wheelers are Honda Dio- MN07-0626, on Pulsar 150-MN04-B3319 and a Yamaha Fascino without registration number.
Police arrest three Kuki National Front cadres including a woman, recover Rs 4 lakh 47 thousand from them
Imphal, 15 May 2016 ( Evening News) : Three active cadres of Kuki National Front (KNF) Douthanglen group including a woman cadre were arrested by police during an operation led by Additional SP (Operation), Th. Bikramjit DySP, Sachidananda, and Officer-in-Charge Potsangbam Sanjoy of Imphal West Commando. They were arrested on the 13th of this month during a search operation at New Checkon, Nongpok Engkhol in Imphal East. The arrested cadres are identified as Lunliansiam Vaiphei, 21 years, son of Letzathang Vaiphei, Tingngaineng Vaiphei wife of lateThanglalian Vaiphei alias Avi Vaiphei, and Let-khogin Vaiphei alias Agin son of late Nekthang Vaiphei Meeoi. All of them are from Salam Patong Village in Senapati District. Police have recovered Rs 4 lakh 47 thousand, 4 demand letters of KNF (Democrats) and 4 mobile phones from the arrested cadres. Preliminary enquiries revealed that the three cadres were involved in the abduction of PRO of Singhat MLA and driver of a JCB from Churchandpur and collected ransom for their release.
Chingmeirong Yengkhoiba Menjor Mamang Makha Leikai Singlup demanded the government to take action against corrupt officials including SDC
Imphal, 15 May 2016 : Chingmeirong Yengkhoiba Menjor Mamang Makha Leikai Singlup demanded the government to take action against corrupt officials including SDC of settlement office of revenue department, Heigang Circle who are involved in issuing illegal allotment order and Jamabandi. Addressing media persons today at Manipur press club, secretary of Chingmeirong yengkhoiba Menjor Mamang Makha Leikai Singlup, Arambam kuber stated that two years ago they wrote to the chief minister, deputy commissioner and Sub deputy collector seeking permission to construct community hall and a pond at Dag no 316 under Laipham Siphai. He said meanwhile Aribam Ibomcha started building structure on the particular plot. When they tried to get information on the matter through RTI, the SDC concerned stated that no allotment order was issued under Dag 316 and Dag no 312. At the same time the same SDC has issued illegal Jamabandi (without allotment order ) of the said land to Aribam Ningol Kongbrailatpam ongbi Inaotombi and Hidangmayum Purnachandra sharma. He further stated that even though the Chief Minister has directed authorities concern for necessary action regarding the land allotment, the SDC concerned has failed to provide detailed report. If the SDC fails to submit the report within 5 days they will close down SDC office at Laipham Khunou.
