PV seeks explanation
Imphal, Jul 28: Seeking explanation and justification over excess rate quotation of water containers (Polycon can) given to the NREGS beneficiaries of Senapati district, People’s Voice-Senapati Bazar, a vigilance body based at Senapati headquarters alleged misdeed over the dealing, saying the district administrator, Nidhi Kesharwani in connivance with a goods supply firm siphoned off public (beneficiaries) fund under the national flagship programmes.
Elaborating over the matter, People Voice-Senapati Bazar convener, T Robert pointed out that Koubru Enterprise supplies Polycon brand, 500 litres capacity water container to the NREGS card holders at the rate of Rs.5500 per Polycon can but the same is readily available in the markets for Rs.2400 in Imphal and Rs.2250 for the same in Senapati headquarters.
The vigilance body rationalized that when other firms were ready to supply the same products at a much lower rate why the purchasing committee vouched and opted for higher rate giving unjustified advantage to the particular firm. NNN
SFs arrest seven UG cadres, one OG
IMPHAL, Jul 28: Discovering the presence of UG cadres in the general area of Irom Meijrao, troops of 12 Maratha Light Infantry of 9 Sector under Hqs IGAR(S) launched operation in the area and apprehended one KCP(MC) activist at around 11.30 pm yesterday.
The cadre has been identified as Thiyam Romen Singh (41) s/o Mani. He has been handed over to Nambol police station.
In another incident, troops of 28 Assam Rifles, 39 Assam Rifles and 23 Assam Rifles launched joint operation in the general area of Talau and apprehended a hardcore PREPAK activist at around 5.50 am yesterday. He has been identified as Bimal (39) s/o Soibam Raja of Talau, Yaingangpokpi, Imphal East. 225 live rounds of AK-47 were recovered from him, said a press release issued by PRO Hqs IGAR (S).
Imphal East district police commandos arrested two KCP cadres namely, Chingkham Mani alias Indramani alias Hitler Singh (24) s/o Shyambanto of Andro Maringthel Leikai and Wahengbam ongbi Shanti Devi (32) w/o late W Birkumar of Hiyanglam Awang Leikai from Meitei Hotel, Andro parking.
One 9 mm pistol loaded with three live rounds and one demand note of military defence force KCP were recovered from their posse- ssion, said a press release issued by Imphal East SP Th Radheshyam.
In another incident, Imphal West district police commandos under the supervision of Deputy SP (Cdo) Imphal West arrested one NSCN (IM) cadre from Stadium View Hotel, Nagaram namely, Mang-kung Sarang Paisho (77) s/o late MS Kongham of Sorbung, at present residing at Viewland Bazar, Ukhrul.
On spot verification, he disclosed that he is a deserter of Assam Regiment and former s/s Brigadier of FGN. He is an arms procurer of NSCN (IM). His son MS Sunlight alias Koba alias Aungtanlin is a s/s Maj of NSCN (IM).
In yet another incident, Imphal West district police commandos arrested one KYKL cadre from near Don Bosco School, Phayeng.
The cadre has been identified as Thokchom Babu Singh (36) s/o Gourahari of Nambol Khuthong Awang Leikai. One demand note of KYKL, three amunitions of AK-47 were seized from his possession.
Again on the same day, the district police commandos arrested one KCP cadre from Singjamei Thongam Leikai. The cadre has been identified as Laimayum Rabichandra Sharma alias Thoibi alias Dada Achouba (42) s/o late Gopal of the same locality.
Troops of Red Shield Division arrested one over ground worker of PULF. The individual has been identified as Surjit Oinam alias danny (36) s/o Madhumangol of Moirang Leikai.
Shops gutted
IMPHAL, Jul 28:At least eight shops located along IT Road of Kangpokpi Bazar have been gutted in a devastating fire that broke out at around 5.30 pm today.
As Fire Service personnel from Kangpokpi alone could not control the blazing inferno, fire tenders and personnel from Senapati have been called in for dousing the fire. The fire was put off completely at around 7.30 pm.
There is no report of any human casualty in the fire and the total estimated loss in the fire could not be confirmed at the time of filing this report.
CDSU expresses concern
Lamka, Jul 28: Taking serious note of the delay in completing the Khuga Multipurpose Project here, as well as the continued stand-off between the IFC Department and contractors, CDSU today called for sincere negotiation, reports our correspondent.
It is saddening to learn that the project’s progress has been paralysed since April due to the stalemate albeit anxious anticipation of the public, CDSU said.
The union appealed the concerned for a settlement in order to avert violence, immediate completion of the project and early inauguration for the benefit of the people, CDSU said in a statement.
Body demands
IMPHAL, Jul 28: Naga Students’ Union, Chandel has demanded the Chief Minister not to construct the designated camp of surrendered KCP cadres at Leikun of Chandel district.
In a memorandum submitted today, the students body said that people are apprehensive that it may disturb the serenity of the peace loving people of the district.
The memorandum also demanded not to construct the CAF & PD godown for Chandel district at Kakching which falls under Thoubal district.
Pangolin shells
Imphal, Jul 28: Troops of 42 Assam Rifles seized 50 kgs of Pangolin shells from two individuals while checking a Maruti van (AS-01P 2174) at Chandel check post yesterday. The apprehendees have been identified as Paocha Khongsai (26), s/o Amang Khongsai of Oresh, Ward No 7 near Gate No 4 and Thanglet, s/o Holkam of Moreh Ward No 2 (Taxi Driver). They along with the seized item were handed over to Forest Office Imphal, said a press release issued by PRO Hqs IGAR (S).
Saplings planted
IMPHAL, Jul 28: With an aim to make the 19th Commonwealth Games a ‘green games’, participants of Queen’s Baton relay planted around 1500 saplings at Khonghampat today.
Led by Youth Affairs Sports Minister N Biren, the campaign was taken part by sports persons, police and Forest Department officials.
Railway tickets
IMPHAL, Jul 28: Department of Posts, Manipur Division has opened railway reservation counters at Senapati and Bishnupur sub-post offices. The facility may expand to other post offices as well.
Session extended
IMPHAL, Jul 28: The ongoing 8th session of the 9th Manipur Legislative Assembly has been extended till July 31.
On July 30, the post of the Deputy Speaker which has been laying vacant is likely to be filled up.
In his regard, Speaker Dr Sapam Budhichandra announced during the discussion on demands in the Assembly today that a meeting of the Business Advisory Committee has decided to extend the session till July 30.
Since a Deputy Speaker is to be elected on this day, the Speaker also appealed to all the members for filing the nomination within July 29.
The post of the Deputy Speaker has been laying vacant after MLA Th Shyam- kumar resigned from the post.