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City police nabs fugitive after 12 yearsSTAFF REPORTER

IMPHAL: A fugitive business-man who remained elusive for the past 12 years has been finally nabbed and sent to jail on Monday.

The man identified as Manoj Kumar Jain, 52, of Paona Ba-zar, Imphal was nabbed by a team of City police led by OC inspector E Joy and SI Gokul-chandra from Paona bazar Monday morning.

Manoj Kumar Jain was de-clared a proclaimed offender in 2005 by CJM Imphal East under Section 520 of IPC and Negotiable Instrument Act, 138 for issuing a bounced cheque and the same court had declared one year and five months jail term for the accused then.

In the year 1996, one In-drakumar Jain, son of late Shivok Jain of Thangal bazar, filed a complaint at addition-al CJM Imphal East alleging that a cheque issued by Manoj Kumar Jain amount-

ing Rs 2,80,000 had already bounced. Based on the com-plaint, the court conducted hearing repeatedly and finally on July 6, in 2005 the same court asked Manoj Kumar Jain to pay twice the amount of

the cheque he issued apart from pronouncing one and half a year jail term extendible to five months if he failed to repay the amount.

Challenging the order of the additional CJM, Manoj Kumar Jain made an appeal to Sessions Judge Manipur East in 2010 but the same court dismissed his appeal in 2012.

The court of CJM Imphal East then procured all the necessary documents from the sessions judge Manipur East and summoned Manoj to appear before the court on November 9, 2012. As Manoj failed to turn up till December 7, 2012, the same court issued warrant of arrest against Manoj Kumar Jain.

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Prepaid metering to be completed this year

STAFF REPORTER

IMPHAL: Joint Electricity Regu-latory Commission for Mani-pur and Mizoram chairperson Rk Kishore has informed that installation of pre-paid me-ters in the state will be com-pleted by 2017 end.

Speaking at the 7th State Advisory Committee (SAC) meeting held at Classic Ho-tel here on Monday, Kishore informed that ever since the power department in the state has been converted into a cor-poration and the power con-sumers have been provided with the facility of pre-paid connection, the unit of power provided to consumers has

been increased manifold. Maintaining that the tax

collection from pre-paid con-sumers has also improved at a considerable level, Kishore pointed out that the amount of tax collected by the de-partment before initiation of pre-paid system in the state was hardly Rs 80 crore per annum.

However, in the post pre-paid meter connection era, the corporation has been able to collect at least Rs 18 crore on a monthly basis.

As of now, the corporation has completed installation of 3,21,181 pre-paid meters across the state.


Congress, BJP playing blame game as people suffer: Dr M Nara

STAFF REPORTER

IMPHAL: Left and Democratic Front (LDF) convener and CPI Mani-pur State Council secretary Dr Moi-rangthem Nara Monday slammed the Congress gov-ernment in the state and the BJP-led NDA govern-ment at the centre for indulging in blame game in order to consolidate votes while people of the state have been suffering immense hardships due to prtracted economic blockade of UNC.

He was speaking at the flag hoist-ing ceremony of Manipur National

Democratic Front (MNDF) candidate of Wangoi assembly constituency Sagolsem Achouba at the candidate’s residence.

MNDF is part of LDF, which has been formed by several parties to fight against Congress and BJP.


Sharmila clarifies on ‘offer’ STAFF REPORTER

IMPHAL: Irom Chanu Sharmila, who joined politics recently after ending her fast for more than 16 years demanding re-peal of AFSPA, has clarified that she was not offered Rs 36 crore as reported in media (NDTV) but admitted having talked with BJP worker on the estimated costs of con-testing election.

Irom Chanu Sharmila, who is all set to contest the upcoming 11th Manipur Leg-islative Assembly election in Thoubal assembly constitu-ency on Peoples Resurgence and Justice Alliance (PRJA) ticket, told media persons that she met several indi-viduals during the fag end of her fasting struggle against

AFSPA to sought suggestions on joining politics to achieve her goal.

During that time, Sharmi-la said she interacted with one Surbinod, who claimed himself as BJP convener and the latter suggested that no change can be brought in Manipur until Congress party is uprooted and hence decid-ed to contest the election in chief minister’s home con-stituency.


MLA denies slur on PMGSY projectIMPHAL: Oinam assembly constituency MLA I Ibo-halbi Monday clarified that he did not oust or force the contractor concerned to stop the 3-km long road project from NH 150 to Pony Farm via Irengbam under PMGSY Package no. 130 while stating that the contractor himself chickened out of the proj-ect as he could not produce Additional Performance Se-curity (APS).

Addressing media per-sons at his official residence in Babupara here, Ibohalbi decired the allegations made against him regarding the road project, which was published in some state dailies.


Ex-MP Behring joins PDA

IMPHAL: Ex-MLA/MP Bd Behring Anal has resigned from the primary mem-bership of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and joined Peo-ple’s Democratic Alliance (PDA) to contest in the 11th Manipur Legislative Assem-bly election from Chandel A/C.

Announcing his resig-nation, Behring contended that the recent nomination of BJP candidates for the assembly elections did not follow party norms. The candidates were selected without proper applications invited to intending candi-dates by BJP state election management committee and parliamentary board.

He further alleged that founder and original BJP leaders, former and sitting MLAs were not nominated for candidature.


Modi to canvass for BJP in state on Feb 28IMPHAL: In connection with the upcoming state assembly polls slated for March 4 and 8 in two phases, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to visit the state and campaign for BJP on February 28.

According to a reliable source, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has confirmed his visit to the state to strengthen the party and make sure that it stakes the claim for for-mation of the next government in Manipur after the election.

Though no official written statement in connection with the PM’s visit to the state has been received so far, the state unit of BJP has already started planning for hosting two big public meetings in the state, one in Imphal and the other in Churachandpur dis-trict, on the day of his visit, i.e. February 29.

PM Modi will be taking part in both the public meetings after which he will leave for Delhi on the same day, the source said, while adding that the BJP national president Amit Shah will also be coming to the state immediately after the visit of PM Modi to campaign for the party. In addition, a number of other national leaders will be arriving to the state one after the other.

Chandel to host Lui-Ngai-Ni

CHANDEL: Nagas in Chandel district will be celebrating seed sowing festival 'Lui-Ngai-Ni' at Maha Union Govt higher secondary school ground at Japhou under the theme of ‘To-wards a culture of peace’ on February 15.

DIG 26 Sector Assam Ri-fles Brig AS Chauhan and CNPO president Ws Kanral Anal will be the chief guest and functional president respectively while former CNPO president Ng Gilbert and NPMHR (South) conve-ner Dr Gina Shangkham will attend as guests of honour.

The celebration will commence from 9.30 am onwards.


Cong promoting bandh & blockades, charges Ram MadhavSTAFF REPORTER

IMPHAL: While charging the Ibobi led Congress government in the state of promoting bandhs and blockades, BJP national general secretary Ram Madhav contended that Congress is making a profit-able business out of it.

He was speaking as chief guest during the flag hoisting cum public meeting of Thanga a/c BJP candi-date M Asnikumar held at Keibul Lamjao, Monday.

Ram Madhav, who arrived at Imphal early Monday directly pro-ceeded to Keibul Lamjao to attend the function, where he said that the assembly election will be a turning point to save the future of Manipur by rooting out corruption.


‘Cong must withdraw support to Naga integration’IMPHAL: Denouncing the allegations levelled by Congress that BJP is trying to tear apart Manipur as baseless, party spokesperson Okram Joy has asked the Congress to withdraw its statement first that it has no op-position to the unification of Naga inhabited areas.

He was speaking at the flag hoisting ceremony of BJP's Mayang Imphal

candidate Kongkham Robindro at Mayang Imphal Higher Secondary ground on Monday.

Congress leaders are claiming that Manipur will be torn apart if BJP comes to power in the state, O Joy said, adding people must be aware that it is not the BJP which is trying to dismember the state.


‘Cong fails to provide safe drinking water’

IMPHAL: Expressing concern over the emerging trend of people in the state buying water from private suppliers, Union HRD minister Prakash Javadekar has slammed the O Ibobi Singh-led Congress government for its failure to provide even safe drinking water despite being in power for 15 con-secutive years.

He was speaking as chief guest of a political conference held at the residence of BJP candidate in Nambol assembly constituency Thounaojam Chaoba at Utlou on Monday.

Though water is regarded as soul of living beings, the Congress government could not provide safe drinking water to its people in its 15 years of rule. As a result, a trend of buying water for drinking, cooking as well as other purposes from private suppliers is emerging in the state and Congress government is responsible for this, Javadekar said.


Cong dismisses BJP claims over ‘cash’ rowIMPHAL: By accusing Congress of conniving with hunger striker Irom Chanu Sharmila, who entered elec-toral politics and has alleged that BJP offered her money to contest election on its behalf, the saffron party is only exhibiting its juvenile behaviour, Congress spokesperson Kh Joykisan said.

Briefing media persons at Congress Bhawan on Monday, he asked the BJP to refrain from dragging Congress into the controversy following Sharmila's disclosure.

Let the two sides engage in a war of words, he said, adding the Congress has nothing to do with the matter.

A BJP legislator accused Congress government of collecting money through recruitment drives the day before, he said, adding the Congress might take legal actions against BJP if is not able to prove it.

As far as corruption is concerned, some BJP leaders were discovered to have submitted a fake bank guaran-tee bond while repairing a National Highway, Joykisan pointed out.

Dy CM files nomination amidst protest

TAMENGLONG: Protesters in Tamenglong dis-trict headquarters burnt effigy of deputy chief minister Gaikhangam when the he visited the district headquarters on Monday to file his nomination paper to contest the upcoming state assembly election.

All shops remained closed in Tamenglong district headquarters as a mark of protest against deputy CM who is contesting the ensuing assembly polls from Nungba con-stituency. People gathered at the district headquarters market where his effigy was burnt during the protest.

Meanwhile, Zeliangrong Baudi, Manipur claimed that the protest and burning of ef-figies welcomed deputy CM at Tamenglong district headquarters.

According to ZB statement, people in Tamenglong district headquarters were enraged by closure of traffic along Tamen-glong-Rangkhung road for more than four hours which caused much inconvenience to commuters. Traffic resumed only after deputy CM left the district headquarters, it said, adding that Gaikhangam’s remark against Framework Agreement compelled people to protest his visit.

Stating that people expect co-operation from deputy CM and state government in the effort to settle Naga issue, the ZB asked Gaikhangam to refrain from indulging in anti-Naga activities.

Shutdown cripples life in Nagaland

KOHIMA: Normal life came to a standstill in Nagaland as the indefinite shutdown called by tribal Naga organisations got underway on Monday to force Chief Minister T.R. Zeliang to resign.

The tribal groups, under the banner of Nagaland Tribes Action Committee (NTAC) and Joint Coordination Committee (JCC), have intensified their agitation after Zeliang refused to accede to their demand and step down and their three-day ultimatum in this regard ended on February 10.

Nagaland has been in turmoil since last month after the Naga People's Front (NP-F)-led state government decided to hold local body elections in 12 towns across the state.

Three people have died and many injured following clashes between the police and the public who were opposing the conduct of the civic elections, where provisions have been made for reservation of seats for women.


India thump Bangladesh by 208s in one-off Test

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Members of Panthoibi Artistes Association perform court-yard play ‘Kangleipakta Sunugee Paphal’ on the second day of 45th Manipur Shumang Leela competition

A dignitary at day-long fair showcasing imported and locally designed farm equipment at CAU, Imphal handing over farm booklets, Monday

Congress leaders at the flag hoisting ceremony of O Henry, Wangkhei AC

CM belittles BJP’s Cong-free, anti-corruption goal‘Will Never

Succumb To Pressure Tactics’

STAFF REPORTER

IMPHAL: Many among the BJP state leaders who are vociferously campaigning for decimating the Congress party in the upcoming assembly elections and to root-out corruption were not only former Congress loyalists but also held major ministerial posts, who had misused official posts, said chief minister Okram Ibobi Singh.

Claiming that former Congress legislators and ministers took undue advantage for their own welfare during their stint in the government, the CM observed that it would be hard for the common people to digest when the Congress defectors make tall claims for end-ing the Congress rule in Manipur.

Speaking at the flag hoisting ceremony of INC candidate in Wangkhei AC Okram Henry on Monday, Ibobi advised that pol-iticians should not jump to the conclusion that the people could

always be wooed with the usual political rhetoric along with cau-tioning that incoherent and misin-formation campaign will backfire.

While highlighting that most of the cases arising out of misun-derstanding and mistrust could be amicably settled through dialogue process, the CM assured to honour all genuine demands but categor-ically stated that the government will neither give any assurance on issues that pose threat to the state’s unity nor will yield to any pressure tactics.

Commenting on the econom-

ic blockade of UNC, he equated the agitating Naga body stand to a bad-tempered child, whose ul-timate wish is to draw the parents’ attention to fulfil his/her impulsive demand.

Cautioning that not heeding to the people’s genuine appeal for ending the highway siege would expose the UNC leaders to the wrath of people, Ibobi suggested the council to review their stand and act with conscience.

Further stating that the Congress party’s principle is firmly based on equality and secularism, the chief

minister reiterated that the new districts were created with the aim of bringing all-round development and help citizens residing in far-flung pockets to gain convenient access to welfare programmes and government amenities.

There is no point in interpreting creation of districts as bifurcation of land for Manipur belongs to all Manipuris, he said.

He also charged the BJP-led government at the Centre of giv-ing more weightage to NSCN-IM and UNC rather than prevail upon leaders of the two organisations to

lift the highway blockade so as to end the humanitarian crisis.

Reacting to Union home minister Rajnath Singh’s assertion that the blockade could be ended within a short notice in case the state gov-ernment rolls back the decision of creating the new district, Ibobi countered by saying that from such assertions it is becoming obvious that BJP and NSCN-IM having a tacit understanding, and made it clear that the Government of Manipur will never succumb to any amount of pressure.


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Delhi court extends custody of KCP trio

NEW DELHI: A court here on Monday extended the judicial custody of sus-pected Kangleipak Communist Party (Poirei Meitei) militant Khoirom Ranjit and two others till February 27. Addi-tional Sessions Judge Reetesh Singh extended the judicial custody of Ranjit, allegedly the commander-in-chief of the militant outfit, a female cadre In-gudam Sanatombi Devi, and associate Pukhrihongbam Ibomcha. The accused were arrested last month from Mayur Vihar in east Delhi and were allegedly involved in terror activities and running an extortion network.

Fuel efficiency test conductedIMPHAL: As part of the month-long oil and natural gas conversation campaign named ‘Saksham-2017’, a fuel efficiency driving contest was organised by Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA) in collaboration with Indian Oil Cor-poration, Imphal on Monday. P3

Kangpokpi local bodies refute, clarifyKANGPOKPI: Local bodies of Kangpokpi including Kangpokpi Town Committee, Kangpokpi Women Welfare Organisation and Kanggui Youth Union, Monday clarified over the news report in connection with arrest of two UG cadres. P3

MNF merges with Trinamool CongressIMPHAL: Meitei Nationalist Front (MNF) headed by B Angousana Sharma has merged with All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) and the latter accorded warm welcome to Angousana. P8

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