IMPHAL, FRIDAY, APRIL 16, 2021 Financial assistance AR conducts awareness programmes Focus should be on preventing handed over IMPHAL, Apr 15 By Our Staff Reporter And suddenly T Assam Rifles conducted an drug abuse: Dr Lenin Rangeetkumar passed away anti-drug awareness lecture By Our Staff Reporter temporarily escape from etc. IMPHAL, Apr 15: Kh on February 17. and rally and a Covid-19 stress/problems or in seek- He also stated that every- Inaoba, producer, Mami He added that Shumang awareness campaign today. IMPHAL, Apr 15 : Dr RK ing short term pleasure, one has a role to play in Artist Association handed Leela artists are one of the Mantripukhri Battalion of Lenin, HOD, Psychiatric, the doctor maintained that making Manipur one of the over financial assistance to worst affected group by 9 Sector Assam Rifles under RIMS, has categorically there are 5-10 strategies to most healthy and active soci- the family of late Shumang the ongoing pandemic as the aegis of IGAR (South) stated that focusing on the prevent them from becom- eties. Leela artist Toijam they were stigmatised conducted the anti-drug preventive measures of ing drug addicts. President, Mayaikoibi De- Rageetkumar today. when they take up new awareness lecture and rally drug abuse would be more Dr Lenin also con- velopment Association A cheque of Rs 50,000 jobs to have ends meet. under the theme of “Fit In- effective in dealing with the tended that promoting (MDA), Moirangthem was handed over to the During the pandemic he dia Movement” at Thongam issue of drug abuse than sport and art and culture Hemanta Singh; president mother and wife of T had extended a financial Leikai colony in Imphal deliberating on the factors would help reduce the rate KRIPA Society, Hijam Rangeetkumar at his resi- assistance of Rs 1 lac to T West, said a statement is- that influence drug abuse. of drug abuse among the Dineshwor Singh; former dence at Thambalkhong Rangeetkumar. sued by PRO Assam Rifles. Addressing a one-day youths. secretary AMADA Sabal Leikai. The amount is Kh Inaoba added that he The anti-drug awareness anti-drug campaign at Paraphrasing the popu- Ningthoukhongjam Bobo, to be deposited at a bank in felt it extremely necessary lecture and rally was organ- Mayaikoibi Ningthoujam lar idiom “Darkness DESAM general secretary, fixed deposit scheme in the to do something for the ised with an aim to create Leikai, Dr Lenin stated cannot drive out dark- Leishangthem Lamyanba name of the four year son of late artist and hence he had awareness among the locals that sports and arts are ness", he urged the people Meitei and DESAM former the late artist. decided to extend the as- about the menace of drugs cluding students, school Covid-19 and precautionary some mediums which can to consult with the medi- president,Salam Aakash also Kh Inaoba said T sistance for the young son wherein the locals were staff and few locals attended measures to be taken to curb be utilised to check drug cal experts if they are attended the programme Rangeetkumar popularly he left behind. He also as- briefed about the harmful the event The event culmi- the disease like maintaining abuse in the State. going through any kind of among others. effects of drugs on human nated with light social distancing and regular known as RK was a promi- sured assistance for Saying that many peo- emotional disorders such The programme was or- body and society. The rela- refreshments for all the hand wash incorporation in nent figure in Shumang education in future too. ple abuse drugs to as frustration, depression ganised by MDA. Leela and he had worked He also said he will ex- tion of drugs with crime was attendees. day to day life even after with him closely for two tend cooperation towards also stressed upon and how The participating mem- vaccination wherein the years but the pandemic had all the artists of the state it leads to increase bers were obliged for the message of ‘Dawaibhi’, ACKNOWLEDGEMENT put a hold on all projects. during their hard times. in contraction of diseases informative session and Kadai Bhi’ was effectively like AIDS were also ad- thanked the Assam Rifles disseminated to all the lo- Chingmai Khunou (Village) Authority Council and the Disaster Management equately highlighted, added for reaching out to them. cals, added the statement. Committee express our sincere and heartfelt gratitude to all those who stood by us the statement. The awareness pro- Total 50 villagers at- during the fire calamity at Chingmai Khunou (Zhobumai) Village on the fateful Sewing machines distributed The villagers were ad- gramme on Covid-19 was tended the awareness morning on 25-03-2021 that had gutted 6 houses to cinder with cash and properties vised on various government organised by Chandel Bat- campaign. The village au- wroth lakhs of rupees. schemes and centres to help talion Assam Rifles under thorities expressed their We express our heartfelt gratitude to the neighbouring villages of Chimgmai relieve drug addiction. After 26 Sector AR under the ae- gratitude and appreciated the the informative lecture, the gis of IGAR (South) at Beru endeavour of Assam Rifles Khullen, Laii, Phaibung Khullen and Liyai who came rushing to rescue us and help participants took out an Khudam village in Chandel for initiating such type of in dousing the fire from spreading risking their own life. awareness rally against drug to promote Covid appropri- informative events. Our heartfelt gratitude to Shri. Adahrii Maheo ADM Senapati Cum SDO Paomata, abuse to ensure the message ate behaviour. The events were organ- Police Department Tadubi and Senapati, Fire Brigade Senapati for coming imme- is spread to even the remote The awareness program ised by strictly adhering to diately to the village and help to extinguish the fire and also extending financial corner of the area. started with educating the the government norms per- help. A total of 53 people in- villagers about symptoms of taining to COVID protocols. Our immense gratitude to the Chief Secretary and DC Senapati, Government of Manipur for showing great concern and advising the district administration to help restore the damage caused by the fire and sought the incident report. We also express our sincere thanks to the Media houses and Social Media/ Police fine SOP violators Whatsapp groups for sharing the tragedy and aroused public sympathy wave. IMPHAL, Apr 15 public places, etc. to prevent with strong legal action un- Special thanks especially to the Hornbill Express Senapati for publishing the dis- the spread of COVID-19 in the der National Disaster aster report the next day i.e., 26-02-2021. The Police Department State. Management Act, 2005 and By Our Staff Reporter Rifles and chairman of Our profound thanks to the following Villages, Churches, Unions, Indian Red continued the crack down on During today's drive, other appropriate laws. Cross Senapati Branch, individuals and well wishers for extending relief to the Konthoujam Kabui Khul. 284 persons were detained The Police Department violators of guidelines and victim families with cash and kinds as listed below. We are moved and awestruck IMPHAL, Apr 15: 16 Assam VK Chauhan said that restrictions issued by the State and released later after had been working relent- Rifles Keithelmanbi since normalcy was return- Government and the State warning and a sum of Rs lessly since the beginning by your immense love, your concern, your generosity and selfless services in time Battalion distributed sewing ing to the state the sewing Disaster Management 45,350/- was collected as of the pandemic to make of our tragedy which is unforgettable. Your benevolent services and help will be machines to Konthoujam machine distribution was Authority in connection with fine from SOPs violators, the people aware about the written in our village history. We pray that God will richly bless upon you all. Tribal Women Association organised to aid in finan- COVID-19 pandemic, said a statement by the Covid appropirate behav- Relief donation received are given here in below: today. cial wellbeing of the including failure to wear mask Police. iour and had been voicing 1. DC Senapati 95. Marafii Baptist Church (Mao) 15 sewing machines public by providing them in public places, failure to The Police Department for observing all the Covid 2. Indian Red Cross Society, Senapati 96. Shajouba Baptist Church (Mao) were distributed under the with a means of liveli- maintain social distancing in warned that those who vio- SOP as mandated by the Branch 97. Kaibi Baptist Church (Mao) supervision of Comman- hood. public places, spitting in late the SOPs shall be dealt authority. 3. Poumai Naga Union (PNU) 98. Emesiiphro Baptist Church (Mao) dant Col Robinkumar as a He added that Assam 4. Poumai Naga Baptist Association (PNBA) 99. Chowainu Baptist Church (Mao) part of Assam Rifles Civic Rifles will continue pro- 5. PNBA Women Department 100. Puni Pfosemei Baptist Church (Mao) Action Programme. The viding assistance to the 6. PNBA Youth Department 101. Tofii Baptist Church (Mao) event was attended by 2-in- public and urged the pub- 7. Community Relief Service, PNBA 102. Pfosemai Baptist Church (Mao) C VK Chauhan of Assam lic to cooperate with AR. 8. Manipur Baptist Convention CASA 103. Mao Baptist Church, Senapati 9. Mao Baptist Church Council 104. Mao Baptist Church, Jalukie 10. Mao Baptist Council Women Department 105. Taphou Pudunamei Baptist Church (Mao) 11. Poumai Naga Catholic Me 106. Mao Baptist Church, Dimapur Kuda 12. Poumai Naga Tsiidoumai Me Chilivei 107. Mao Baptist Church Pastor, Dimapur Vision Khurai fetes Th Santa 13. PNBA Chilivei 108. Zhobumai Baptist Church By Our Staff Reporter (Elect.); Thokchom 14. Chilivei Naga Union (CNU) 109. Zhobumai Christ The King Church Manibabu Singh, advisor, 15. Paomata Baptist Churches Union 110. Zhobumai Youth & Students’ Organization IMPHAL, Apr 15 : Vision Vision Khurai and 16. Laii Circle Baptist Churches Union 111. Zhobumai Union Senapati Khurai has felicitated Th Takhellambam Gulamjat, 17. Laii Circle Union (LCU) 112. Zhobumai Union Kohima Santa, popularly known as advisor Vision Khurai as 18. Poumai Baptist Church (PBC) Imphal 113. Zhobumai Union Dimapur Khurai Santa, who has been presidium members. 19. Phuba Baptist Churches Union 114. Zhobumai Union Medziiphema appointed as the coordinator At the function, the co- 20. Razeba Town Council (Nagaland) 115. Zhobumai Union Pfutsero of Transgender Women Cell ordinator of Transgender 21. Khezhakeno Village Council (Nagaland) 116. Zhobumai Union Bangalore of Manipur State Women Cell, MSCW was 22. Khezhakeno Welfare Society (Nagaland) INDIVIDUAL: Commission for Women presented a Rani-Phi, cita- 23. Makhan Centre Baptist Women Society 1. Sahriini, Ex-Chairman Liyai Khullen (MSCW). tion, cash and a sapling by 24. Chingmai Khullen VAC 2. Mark Liyai Khunou 25. Chingmai Khullen Baptist Church 3. Athai, Ex-Chairman Liyai Khunou The felicitation cer- the organiser. 26. Chingmai Khullen Catholic Church 4. Thaikho, Deacon Laii Sarafii emony held at Khurai Speaking on the occa- 27. Chingmai Khullen Women Society 5. Louni, Chairman, Liyai Khunou Awang Kongpal Laishram sion, Khamba Singh lauded 28. Katafiimai VAC 6. L.S. Thai, Purul Akutpa Leikai was graced by social MSWC for opening the 29. Katafiimai Baptist Church 7. S. Thaisho, Purul Akutpa worker Khagokpam transgender women cell for 30. Laii VAC 8. H. Henny Scientist, Purul Akutpa Khamba Singh, retd Addi- the wellbeing of trans 31. Laii Baptist Church 9. Y. Paole, Purul Akutpa tional Chief Engineer women. 32. Laii Catholic Church 10. P. Nakho, Purul Akutpa 33. New Laii VAC 11. Joseph Veipuni, Purul Akutpa 34. Laii Sarafii VAC 12. K. Dakhu, Purul Akutpa 35. Laii Sarafii Baptist Church 13. Rev. Fr. Kami, Parish Priest St. Anthony, Yoga Camp organised 36. Laii Sarafii Baptist Church BYF Laii 37. Laii Sarafii Baptist Church Women 14. Z. J. Shepou, Liyai Khunou 38. Laii Sarafii Youth 15. D. Peter, Purul Akutpa 39. Vaisiichu Baptist Church 16. M. Sapuni Rova, Ex-Chairman 40. Liyai Khunou VAC 17. Veino, Phuba Tapham 41. Liyai Khunou Baptist Church 18. Veino Rocky, Phuba Tapham 42. Liyai Khullen VAC 19. Veino Dahrii, Phuba Tapham 43. Liyai Khullen Baptist Church 20. Zunyoi Zholia, Zelome 44. Phuba Khuman VAC 21. Venuzo, Zelome, Steering Committee, 45. Phuba Thapham VAC GPRN 46. Phuba Thapham Baptist Church 22. Dakho, Zelome 47. Phuba Taphou Baptist Church 23. B.L. Kavisii, Social Worker, Laii 48. Tunjoy VAC 24. Kh. Ashikho & Family, Lower Phaibung 49. Tunjoy Baptist Church Khunou 50. Tunjoy Peimai Clan 25. L. Joshua & Family, Lower Phaibung Khunou 51. Tungam Union 26. S. Tio & Family, Lower Phaibung Khunou 52. Tungam Khullen VAC 27. H. Rockson & Family, Lower Phaibung 53. Tungam Kullen Baptist Church Khunou 54. Tungam Afii VAC 28. K. Pao & Family, Lower Phaibung Khunou 55. Tungam Afii Baptist Church 29. S.Thaiba & Family, Lower Phaibung Khunou 56. Tungam Mukhufii VAC 30. S. Thailurou & Family, Lower Phaibung IMPHAL, Apr 15 well being at the event 57. Mukhufii Baptist Church Khunou which witnessed exuberant 58. Paomata VAC 31. P. Avakho & Family, Lower Phaibung Khunou 59. Purul Akutpa VAC 32. L. Pou, Lower Phaibung Khunou In order to foster healthy participation of approxi- 60. Purul Akutpa Catholic Church 33. Sapuni, Ex-ADC Member, Phuba lifestyle and well being mately 80 villagers from 61. Phaibung Khullen VAC 34. M.L. Markson, Ex-Chairman ADC, Laii amongst the people residing villages under Thanlon 62. Phaibung Khullen Baptish Church 35. K. Sapuni, Ex-ADC Member, Lakhamai in remote areas of Manipur in Subdivision, said a state- 63. Phaibung Khullen Holy Cross Church 36. Sakho, Sirong Sofii consonance with Fit India ment issued by PRO Assam (Catholic) 37. Limo, Deacon, Maiba Movement, Churachandpur Rifles. 64. Phaibung Khunou VAC 38. MBC Baptist Church Pastor Battalion Assam Rifles under Assam Rifles’s unique 65. Phaibung Khunou Baptist Church 39. Sirong Shofii Baptist Church Pastor the aegis of Churachandpur initiatives & relentless dedi- 66. Lower Phaibung Khunou VAC 40. Parish Priest Savio, Tunjoy Sector Assam Rifles cation in spreading 67. Lower Phaibung Khunou Baptist Church 41. Abraham, Pastor, Katafiimai Baptist Church organised a Yoga Camp for awareness in remote areas 68. Lakhamai VAC 42. Adani Lokho, Kaibi Village various villages under yet again reinforced the be- 69. Lakhamai Baptist Church 43. Pfokhreni Lokho, Kaibi Village Thanlon Subdivision today. lief that they are the true 70. Lakhamai Catholic Church 44. Thomosho Athikho, Kaibi Village 45. Robin Soto, Ex-ADC Member The camp was organised “Friends of North East Peo- 71. Sirong Khullen VAC 72. Sirong Khullen Baptist Church 46. Dr. Bonny Benard, Project Officer, Veterinary from 6-7 AM for people of ple.” Thus, the event 73. Sirong Shofii VAC 47. Ng. Zevikho Rosii, Vice-President, NPF, various age groups ranging accentuated already existing 74. Sirong Shofii Baptist Church Senapati from 5-70 years old. strong bonds of the force 75. Kodom Khullen VAC 48.Ng. Liakho Rosii, Assistant Inspector, ADC A brief lecture was also with the populace and 76. Kodom Khullen Baptist Church 49. Ng. Paul Soto, Headmaster conducted emphasising im- strengthened the faith of 77. Kodom Khavii VAC 50. H. Liasouni Rosii portance of physical villagers of remote areas in 78. Kodom Khavii Baptish Church 51. S. Siipulou Zho activities, good nourishment Government of India’s vi- 79. Khongdei Khuman Baptish Church 52. Vilou Rosii and proper hygiene for sion of Fit India Movement, 80. Khungdei Shiphung Baptist Church 53. Dahrii Domai overall physical and mental added the statement. 81. Khungdei Ngawar Baptist Church 54. Vipukho Zho 82. Maiba VAC 55. Modinai Soto 83. Maiba Baptist Church 56. L. Dapukho Rova 84. Zhavamai (Nagaland) VAC 57. H. Silas Zho 85. Tsiifiimai (Nagaland) VAC 58. S. Vaveinai Zho Assistance provided 86. Zelome (Nagaland) VAC 59. L. Hopeson Rosii By Our Staff Reporter 87. Zelome Baptist Church (Nagaland) 60. Avulou Kevilizo 88. Zelome Catholic Church (Nagaland) 61. R. Wepeni Rosii IMPHAL, Apr 15: Singer Hidangmayum Rani gifted clothings 89. Makhan Centre Baptist Church (Mao) 62. W. Ngaoni Rosii and essential items at Old Age Home, Mongshangei on the 90. Makhan Khullen Baptist Church (Mao) 63. P. Johnson Rosii occasion of Cheiraoba festival today. 91. Tobumai Baptish Church (Mao) 64. Mrs. Phriinai Domai H Rani handed over the items to the residents of the 92. Tadubi Baptist Church (Mao) 65. L. Shiba Domai home at Mongshangei today to aid in day to day mainte- 93. Kalinamei Baptist Church (Mao) 66. Athisu Moses, Shajouba. nance of the home and to celebrate the festival of Cheiraoba. 94. Robunamei Baptist Church (Mao) 67. Kane, Shajouba. Tse/Hornbill-16