Grenade attack IMPHAL, Jan 27: Unidenti- Fourth person quarantined at fied persons attacked Peace pact inked with NDFB in presence of Amit Shah Tribal Development NEW DELHI, Jan 27 the Bodoland Territorial Mumbai for suspected Corporation (MTDC) Ltd Ex- Council (BTC) will be ecutive Engineer Athokpam The Narendra Modi strengthened with more Dorendro (52) by lobbing a Government on Monday powers and its seats will be coronavirus symptoms hand grenade at his signed a "historic" peace expanded from 40 to 60, he Keishamthong Thangjam accord with four armed said. Leirak residence at around 9 groups of Assam, including A commission will be set pm yesterday. one of the dreaded insurgent up for inclusion of Bodo Even though the hand groups— the National dominated villages in the grenade exploded at the Democratic Front of BTC and exclusion of those courtyard of Dorendro, there Boroland (NDFB) — where Bodos are not in ma- was no report of any casu- providing political and jority. alty. Nonetheless, some economic bonanza. This was the third Bodo doors and windows of the The All Bodo Students’ accord to be signed in last house and a few flower-pots Union (ABSU), which has 27 years when the violent were damaged. been spearheading a move- movement for a separate According to images cap- ment for a Bodoland State Bodoland State claimed hun- tured on CCTV camera, the was also signatory to the dreds of lives, destruction of hand grenade was lobbed by accord. public and private proper- MUMBAI, Jan 27 one out of two men who The tripartite agreement 1550 armed cadres of NDFB After the agreement was Bodo struggle. ties. He also pointed out that came on a motorcycle. was signed by Assam Chief will be assimilated in the signed, Shah said it is a Assam Chief Minister 2,823 citizens, 239 security A 36-year-old resident of Tardeo, who had visited In connection with the Minister Sarbananda mainstream, will surrender "golden document" that Sarbananda Sonowal said personnel have been killed recently, was quarantined at Mumbai’s Kasturba Gandhi attack, a case has been reg- Sonowal, top leadership of on January 30, on Bapu's would end all demands of the Accord would preserve so far on account of violent Hospital on Sunday after he developed cold and fever, istered at Imphal police the factions of the NDFB, death anniversary," said Assam's division. Assam’s territorial integrity Bodo struggle. symptoms of the coronavirus. He is the fourth person in station. ABSU, Joint Secretary in the Amit Shah. Shah added that the as well as cultural and The first Bodo accord Mumbai to be quarantined in the hospital’s isolation ward. Notably, it was the third Home Ministry Satyendra "This agreement will fa- agreement will fulfill politi- unique identity of Bodos. was signed with the All The man had travelled to China on January 3, 2020, and time EE Dorendro was at- Garg and Assam Chief Sec- cilitate all round cal and economic demands The pact provides politi- Bodo Students Union in returned on January 11, 2020 through . During tacked at his residence. retary Kumar Sanjay development of the Bodo besides safeguarding the cal and economic bonanza to 1993, leading to creation of his stay, he visited Shanghai and Guangzhou which is al- Meanwhile, taking strong Krishna in presence of Un- areas, their language and Bodo language and culture. the tribals, sans the outfit's a Bodoland Autonomous most 1,000 km away from Wuhan city, which has reported exception to the bomb at- ion Home Minister Amit culture will be protected He also pointed out that key demand of a separate Council with limited politi- highest number of cases. Though he did not have any symp- tack, local people staged a Shah who termed the agree- without compromising the 2,823 citizens, 239 security Bodoland State or Union cal powers. toms when he returned, he was observed by health workers protest demonstration at the ment "historic". territorial integrity of As- personnel have been killed Territory. In 2003, the second Bodo through the telephone. On Sunday night, when he com- residential gate of the Ex- "Today Assam is united. sam," he added. so far on account of violent The existing structure of accord (Contd P 9) plained of fever, he was immediately rushed to the isolation ecutive Engineer today...... ward at the hospital. Keishamthong Thangjam “The patient has fever for the last five days. So, we Leirak Ima Panthoibi Meira To meet coronavirus threat... NSCN (IM) decries decided to keep him under observation as a precaution. But Paibi Lup president he hasn’t travelled to affected provinces so, we believe it’s Ningthemchamayum (O) activities of NIA just a case of viral fever,” said Dr Padmaja Keskar, execu- tive health officer, Brihan Mumbai Municipal Corporation Ahanbi Shija decried that Newmai News Network carrying out such violent at- State takes up precautionary measures (BMC). tacks out of certain By Our Staff Reporter Tikendrajit International His medical sample has been sent to National Institute of Airport, Mao, Jiribam and DIMAPUR, Jan 27: The Virology for analysis. However, the report of the third sus- grievances smacked of self- NSCN-IM has cautioned the ishness. IMPHAL, Jan 27: Apart Moreh, he conveyed. pected patient has come negative of the new strain of the from forming rapid response All concerned officials "unrestrained excessive coronavirus - nCOV. Saying that carrying out activities of the National bomb attacks in areas teams, the State Government have been directed to iden- A 61-year-old resident of Nalasopara was the third pa- has taken up necessary tify people who are Investigation Agency (NIA) tient to be quarantined at the hospital for observation. He thickly inhabited by civilians will certainly reverse the is highly condemnable, precautionary measures to suffering from headache, returned from Hong Kong on January 9 and developed cold keep coronavirus away from body-ache, breathing diffi- clock back towards the pre- and fever. Even though, Hong Kong hasn’t reported any Ahanbi Shija appealed to all ceasefire period which concerned not to repeat such the State. culty etc which are common confirmed case of coronavirus, the health officials kept him Speaking to The Sangai symptoms of coronavirus, witnessed intensive under observation as a precautionary measure. acts in future. militarization, violent She also sought clarifica- Express, Health Director Dr and also to take up neces- “We haven’t got the report in hand which requires a K Rajo said that necessary sary measures. conflict and serious violation series of formalities but the institute informed us on Sunday tion through media who of human rights". carried out the violent attack precautionary measures have Meanwhile, officials of that the third report has also been found negative. These and why. been put place so as to keep the Union Health Ministry In a statement issued to reports would also be submitted to the Central Health De- coronavirus at bay in addi- today discussed about the media houses here last night, partment for their observation,” said Dr Padmaja Keskar, IED recovered tion to forming rapid precautionary measures that the NSCN-IM alleged that Executive Health Officer, BMC. response teams to meet any should be taken up against of late the activities of the BMC has kept another three people on observation IMPHAL, Jan 27 : An active Government of 's intel- through telephonic follow up who landed in Mumbai on cadre of PREPAK was ar- emergency situation. any part of the State, Dr similar isolation ward, said coronavirus with the Chief All districts have been Rajo said. the Health Director. Secretary of the State and ligence (Contd P 9) ...... Sunday after visiting China. (Contd P 9) rested along with an IED ...... ahead of the Republic Day alerted so that necessary An isolation ward has Necessary arrangements health officials through celebration thereby helping measures can be taken up been created at RIMS and have been made for screen- video conference, said a the day pass off without any promptly in case JNIMS authority has been ing people infected with source while speaking to major incident. coronavirus is detected in directed to make room for a coronavirus at Bir The Sangai Express...... keen to buy coffee from State Along with the arrest of By Our Staff Reporter Sanjenbam presented a de- Board of Manipur has been the PREPAK cadre an IED tailed explanation on how preparing coffee saplings in planted at the bank of Teachers IMPHAL, Jan 27: Amidst coffee should be planted. association with the Coffee Imphal River at Singjamei threaten stir Manipur joins Nation in the claim that Manipur is most Speaking at the gathering, Board of India after it was Waikhom Leikai was also suitable for coffee plantation Radhakishore said that sanctioned Rs 10 lakh by confiscated yesterday at By Our Staff Reporter among all the North Eastern among all the North Eastern KVIB, said the MLA. about 2.30 am. States, the Government of States, Manipur is most suit- He informed that prepa- The arrested PREPAK IMPHAL, Jan 27: The Joint celebrating 71st R-Day Japan has expressed keen able for coffee plantation. ration of coffee saplings has cadre is identified as Teachers’ Forum (JTF) has IMPHAL, Jan 27 (DIPR) desire to purchase all the In line with the Govern- been already initiated at Wangjam Premchand alias threatened to launch different coffee produced in the State. ment of Japan’s assurance to Chandel, Litan and Tabi of Singjamei Waikhom modes of agitation if the Manipur joined the rest of the This was stated by MLA purchase all the coffee pro- Nongmaiching Hills. Leikai and he was taken into notification issued by the country in celebrating the and Khadi & Village Indus- duced in the State, a team of Moreover, soil testing custody at about 8.30 pm on State Government on July 11 71st Republic Day of India tries Board (KVIB) Japanese officials would and field assessment of ar- January 23 by a team of last year regarding Revision yesterday. The colourful Chairman L Radhakishore at visit coffee plantation sites eas where coffee plantation Imphal East commandos. A of Pay (ROP) which scaled State level function was held a field demonstration pro- of the State on February 15. would be taken up on com- hand grenade was also down salaries of Primary at the historic Kangla Fort gramme on coffee plantation The Japanese team would mercial scale are almost seized from his homestead. school teachers, Graduate with Governor Dr Najma held at the board’s also sign an MoU with the complete, claimed the MLA. From the disclosure of teachers and lecturers is not Heptulla as the chief guest. Lamphelpat complex today. Coffee Board of India, Cof- The valley area is very Wangjam Premchand one reviewed by January 31. The celebration began During the field demon- fee Board of Manipur and suitable for coffee plantation IED was recovered from Speaking to media per- with the Governor unfurling stration programme, Coffee KVIB, Manipur, but only limited areas are Imphal River bank at sons at MDU, Yaiskul the National flag and in- Board of India Extension Radhakishore said. available for the purpose. As Singjamei Waikhom Leikai today, JTF officer bearers specting the guard of Inspector Miranda Since last year, Coffee such, (Contd P 9) yesterday at around 2.30 am. said that the State Finance honour. She then took salute ...... The recovered IED bomb Department issued an ROP from 118 different march was safely disposed by a notification on July 11 last past contingents including Army stocking up team of police bomb dis- year which said that the sala- uniformed services, schools, ASI of MPTO Devishore, man Y Sundar Singh of Manipur too files charges posal squad at Lamdeng area ries of Primary teachers, colleges and bands, 17 cul- Head Constable K Brojen Manipur Police Training munitions for 40-day war yesterday morning at around Graduate teachers and tural troupes and 16 tableaus Singh of Imphal West Dis- College. NEW DELHI, Jan 27 5.10 am. Higher Secondary lecturers of different Government de- trict, Head Constable While delivering the vote against ‘cut off NE’ talk would be given in the range partments. Khualthianthang Vaiphei of of thanks at 1st Bn MR The 13-lakh strong Army is NEW DELHI, Jan 27 R-Day prizes recommended by the 5th On the occasion, the Churachandpur District and ground, Chief Minister N now slowly but steadily Chief Minister N IMPHAL, Jan 27 (DIPR): Pay Commission. Governor handed out Presi- Havildar Bhomen Sharma of Biren Singh stressed that the building its ammunition A day after sedition charges The 71st Republic Day cel- As the matter was raised dent’s Police Medal for 7th IRB. Government has been striv- stocks ranging from rockets were slapped against Sharjeel Biren Singh said ebration concluded today with the Education Minister Distinguished Service to The Governor also ing towards inclusive and all and missiles to high-caliber Imam, activist and PhD with folk dance competition and the Education Director, Jemadar Md. Ghiyasuddin handed over Union Home round development of both tank and artillery shells to student at JNU, by the Assam that the Manipur and beating the retreat cer- they assured the aggrieved of 7th IRB. On the other Minister’s Medal for Excel- the hills and valley with a ensure it can comfortably and Uttar Pradesh police, emony held at 1ST Manipur teachers that the ROP notifi- hand, Police Medal for lence in Police Training to sense of unity, peace and fight a full-blown war for fresh charges under the same police had filed an Rifles Parade Ground, Imphal cation would be rectified Meritorious Service was Subedar Kh Naba Singh, harmony. over 10 days, with the offence were issued against FIR against Imam West. definitely. However, the as- given to Dy CO of 1st MR Havildar Y Guneshore He remarked that the par- eventual aim to have adequate him in Arunachal Pradesh, The ceremony was surance has not been Suresh Thapa, S Sarat Singh and Havildar D ticipation of all communities stockpiles in place to last 40 Manipur and Delhi, for threatening to

...... according to a report in the graced by Governor Dr translated (Contd P 9) ...... Chandra Singh of 3rd IRB, Mathew Maring and Rifle- in the (Contd P 9) days. (Contd P 9) Najma Heptulla as chief Indian Express. “sever North East guest. As part of the pro- The Assam and Uttar gramme, the Governor Pradesh police filed sedition from the rest of handed red blankets to 16 cases against Imam for a village chiefs and headmen speech that he had made country” of eight hill villages. awarded Padma Vibhushan, O Bembem conferred Padma Bhushan against the Citizenship The Governor gave way NEW DELHI, Jan 27 The Government Shri. Amendment Act at Aligarh about four hours and re- prizes in different categories announced the final list The other six Muslim University on Janu- leased, sources told PTI. to the participants of the 71st Six-time world champion of names for Padma sportspersons were ary 16. The Assam police The police also carried Republic Day celebration. MC Mary Kom has been Awards 2020 on Satur- named for Padma Shri. have also filed an FIR out a raid at Imam’s ances- Out of 15 cultural troupes awarded the prestigious day, the eve of Republic They are cricketer against Imam under the anti- tral house in Jehanabad late from the hill and valley dis- Padma Vibhushan Day. The Padma , current terror law UAPA. on Sunday night after “help tricts which participated in whereas World Champion Vibhushan, which is Indian women's hockey UP and Delhi police have sought by Central agencies” today’s folk dance competi- shuttler PV Sindhu has awarded for exceptional captain , started conducting searches which are investigating the tion, Scheduled Caste been conferred the Padma and distinguished service, former Indian men's in different areas of Delhi to cases lodged against the Children’s Cultural Dance Bhushan on Saturday. is the highest civilian hockey player MP trace Imam. “We are work- JNU scholar, said Manish Academy, Kakching won Mary Kom won a award in India after the Ganesh, shooter , ing closely with Delhi Police Kumar, the Superintendent the 1st position, the second bronze medal in the 2012 Bharat Ratna. former Indian women's and should be able to find of Police, Jehanabad. place was jointly awarded to London Olympics while The Padma Bhushan is football team captain him soon,” said Aligarh SSP While Imam was not Nungnang Cultural Troupe, also being crowned as the third-highest civilian Oinam Bembem Devi and Akash Kulhary. found at his house, two of Noney district and the Kanto world champion six times award in the Republic of archer . The Delhi police have his relatives and their driver Awang Leikai Development in an illustrious career. only Indian world ships medals -- 2 silver India, preceded by the Zaheer Khan was one also sent a team to Bihar to were detained for interroga- Organisation, Imphal East Sindhu is a silver champion in badminton. and 2 bronze -- besides Bharat Ratna and the of the India's finest fast search for Imam at his vil- tion and let off thereafter. while the third place went to medallist at the 2016 Rio Sindhu has also won four the gold, she won last Padma Vibhushan and bowlers and only behind lage Kako. Imam’s three Imam’s late father Akbar Konsakul (Contd P 9) Olympics and is also the other World Champion- year. followed by the Padma the (Contd P 9) ...... relatives were detained for Imam (Contd P 9)