IT Correspondent
Lamka, Feb 17:

Kuki People’s Alliance (KPA) has alleged disruption of election campaign by workers of BJP workers at Singhat Assembly constituency in Churchandpur district.
“KPA workers at Muallum village, Singhat Sub-division of CCPur District were intimidated on the intervening night of 15th February 2020, and again, on the 16th February, they attempted to disrupt the peaceful Public Meeting program of the Kuki People’s Alliance (KPA) at Singngat Public Ground situated under the nose of the Assam Rifles Post”, the KPA workers told media persons. The KPA alleged that before the public meeting began, volunteers of the BJP candidate led by some armed cadres who are under SoO with the government, opened fire few rounds in the air at Singngat (Singhat) village to scare away the potential attendants of the KPA public meeting coming from Singngat and the surrounding villages.
As reported by attendants of KPA meeting from the ground, around 11 a.m, two to three vehicles (Scorpio) carrying volunteers of the BJP candidate rushed to Singngat Public Ground and attempted to burn down the hall and banner of KPA meeting using kerosene, petrol and sacks. However, the workers of KPA confronted and prevented them from doing so. Then the BJP volunteers left the scene. On their way about 100 meters from Singngat Police Station, they opened fire at the air near the gate of Mr. Lampau, the president of the United Zou Organisation-Singngat Block. Later, four empty-cases and one live bullet were found at the scene.
In another incident, Mr. Paumuanthang s/o (L) Letkhothang of Singngat HQ Veng lodged complaint at the Singngat Police Station. As narrated by him, around 10:30 PM of 16th February 2022, some armed cadres of ZRA from the designated camp near Teikot village, came to him with three vehicles (2 Bolero, 1 pick-up van) at his residence. One of the armed cadre pointed a pistol at his head and warned him of dire consequence if he continue to support the KPA candidate and then fired his gun at the air.
As they left the house, the same group opened three rounds of fire within the house’s yard. Paumuanthang wondered how the ZRA cadres who are under the Suspension of Operation (SOO) with the government, can loiter around with full arms and terrorize the innocent public with impunity. He further wondered how the Assam Rifles stationed at Singhat can merely remain a mere spectator while the public shiver in fear. He urged the concerned authority to book Mr Nathan, the ZRA cadre and his cohorts as soon as possible as per the Law of the land. Complainant Paumuanthang also submitted a 9mm cartridge to the police station while making his complaint.

IT News
Imphal, Oct 28:

An awareness program on early detection of breast cancer was jointly organised by Shija Breast and Thyroid Clinic and Community Health Centre, Wangoi under District Health Society, Imphal West at CHC, Wangoi today.
The program was conducted to raise awareness about signs, symptoms, risk of breast cancer and its treatment. Dr. Ajit Lukram, Senior Consultant, Shija Breast and Thyroid Clinic was the chief guest and resource person. He spoke about breast cancer and interacted with the audience.
Dr. Akoijam Sunita Devi, Radiotherapist was the guest of honour and she spoke about breast cancer. The program was organised under the leadership of Dr. Ningthoujam Sushila Devi, MO in-charge, CHC, Wangoi who attended the program as the president.
Breast cancer awareness booklet printed in Manipuri language was distributed to the audience by Shija Breast and Thyroid Clinic. After the awareness lecturers, there was a free consultation service with patients to screen breast diseases at the OPD of CHC, Wangoi.
A message of early detection and early treatment of breast cancer, save lives was given by Dr. Ajit Lukram. Facility of subsidised X-ray mammogram for breast cancer screening at Shija Hospital was introduced at the awareness campaign.

IT News
Imphal, Sept 28:

With election euphoria started spreading across the state for the 12th Manipur Legislative Assembly Election which is scheduled to hold in February, both BJP and the Congress party as well as others are trying to leave no stone unturned to reach out to voters. National political parties keep inviting their leaders to boost up the morals of their respective political parties. The past few weeks show many leaders of both Congress, BJP and NPP visiting the state.
Today too Congress MP, Pradyut Bordoloi, who is the observer of the AICC visited the state to take stock of election preparation by the state congress team. He was given a warm reception by the Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee as he landed at Imphal.
Speaking to media persons, Pradyut Bordoloi said the Congress party is determined to form the government in the upcoming general election.
Stating the party lost the previous election by a narrow margin, he further asserted the party is pulling up socks to fight and do the needful.
He further said that he had visited Manipur many times but first time as AICC Observer.
This is the first visit of MP Pradyut Bordoloi as AICC observer.

IT News
Imphal, Sept 25:

Various CSOs continue to condemn the gruesome killing of Athuan Abonmai in broad daylight amidst tight security arrangement and demanded immediate action and arrest of those whoever involved in the killing.
All Manipur Rickshaw Driver and Pullers Welfare Association (AMRDPWA) has asked both the State Government and Central Government if there is total failure of Security Forces when former Zeliarong Baudi President Athuan Abonmai was abducted by suspected gunmen of NSCN(IM).
The incident took place on 22nd September at Tamenglong District H.Q. where in presence of Manipur Chief Minister and hundreds of security forces were condoned off in that vicinity. This is something doubts in the mind of the people that the security forces were working as a puppet under the hands of some outlaw organization.
The AMRDPWA demanded to clarify the reason of killing of an innocent son of this soul. Since the dawn of AMRDPWA in the State, this association has been fighting the killing of innocent people either by security forces or unlawful organization. This organization also extends its helping hands to the demand for justice to those JAC for killing Athuan Abonmai.
The United All Communities’ Social Up-Lifters, Kangleipak, (UNACSU), Federation of Haomee, ACOAM-Lup, Kangleipak among others also expressed strong condemnation to the killing of Athuan Abonmai, the advisor of the ZB (MNA).
The organizations demanded immediate arrest of those culprit involved in the killing of the Social activist.