1 killed as truck rams roadside house COCOMI says no to TC, states stand to Muivah Over 600 rebels in NE surrender By Our Staff Reporter GUWAHATI, Jan 23 IMPHAL, Jan 23: A team of More than 600 fighters the Coordination Committee belonging to eight different on Integrity rebel groups surrendered to (COCOMI) called on NSCN- Indian authorities in a IM general secretary troubled North Eastern state Thuingaleng Muivah at on Thursday, responding to a Hebron and categorically Government's peace initiative asked the rebel leader not to that will allow them to rejoin pursue any separate mainstream society, police administrative unit for any have said. particular ethnic community The rebel groups include based on ethnicity. -- ULFA (I), NDFB, RNLF, COCOMI spelt out its KLO, CPI (Maoist), NSLA, stand before the report that ADF and NLFB Territorial Councils may be State police chief skills to take up jobs in the More than 300 belong to CCpur, Jan 23: One person created in Manipur and Bhaskar Jyoti Mahanta said near future. the National Liberation was killed on the spot and two as the fi- the rebels also laid down Government forces are Front of Bengalis, an outfit others were injured when a nal outcome of the ongoing evening, COCOMI con- ethnicity while espousing groups of the region, the assault rifles, grenades, battling dozens of ethnic formed around 2015 to pro- shaktiman truck rammed a peace talks between the venor Sunil Karam said that the idea of peaceful co-ex- COCOMI representatives bombs and other weapons. armed groups in India's re- tect Bengali-speaking people road-side house after knock- NSCN (IM) and the Govern- 14 representatives of istence and collective underscored the growing "A total of 644 rebels mote North East who are from rival armed groups in ing down an electric post at ment of India. COCOMI held a meeting development. need for bringing unity and belonging to eight different pushing demands ranging the State. Saikot village last night at The COCOMI repre- with the NSCN-IM leader They also urged the rebel integrity among the peoples insurgent groups surren- from independent home- The rest belong to the about 8. sentatives were invited to on the agenda of peaceful leader to work for unifica- of the North East, Sunil dered today, lending a huge lands to maximum Adivasi Dragon Force, The truck bearing regis- Camp Hebron at the initia- co-existence together with tion of all the communities Karam conveyed. boost to the Government's autonomy within India. which represents the State's tration no MN02 6636 tive of the Tangkhul Naga four representatives of the of the North East while he is Muivah responded that peace initiatives," Mahanta The surrender ceremony tea garden Adivasi commu- reportedly hit an electric Foothills Organisation for a Tangkhul Naga Foothills alive and restore cordial re- the NSCN-IM too wish to told The Associated Press in the State capital Guwahati nity, and the United pole first, then rammed into meeting with Th Muivah Organisation. lationship among all the foster cordial relationship news agency. was attended by Assam Liberation Front of Asom a wooden house located not who is the chief negotiator During the meeting, the ethnic groups of the region. among all the communities The rebels will now be State's Chief Minister (ULFA), a faction headed by far from the road. The driver for NSCN-IM with the Gov- COCOMI representatives Maintaining that no third of the region. kept in Government-run and Paresh Baruah. identified as Suonkhomang ernment of India. presented a strong case party (India) should be al- Commenting on media camps and taught technical some top security officials. (Contd P 9) Haokip of Leijangkhopi and Speaking to media per- against creating any separate lowed to decide any issue reports that two territorial ...... Jamkhosei Haokip of S sons at the UCM office this administrative unit based on that exists among the ethnic councils (Contd P 9) Nabil village sustained vary- ...... ing degrees of injury in the incident but another helper IED explosion rocks Imphal city, child hurt Seikholun Haokip of from Wangkhei, staying in- Leijangkhopi succumbed to BJP abusing Constitutional provisions : AICC side the said coaching his injuries. By Our Staff Reporter lar judgement is basically centre, was struck on her Occupants of the house about BJP, the saffron party forehead by some glass belonging to Lalpawllien IMPHAL, Jan 23: The All ought to come out with a shards from a window pane fortunately escaped un- India Congress Committee reasonable and responsible which was shattered by the harmed, though the truck (AICC) has accused BJP of clarification. blast, resulting in some mi- rammed through the wall. abusing Constitutional Whereas the people of nor injuries. The body of the deceased authorities, whether the Manipur believe in democ- It may be noted that the and those injured were taken Constitutional authority in racy, BJP does not respect blast occurred, just 3 hours to the District Hospital late question is the Speaker of democracy, he asserted. before the full dress re- in the night. The deceased State Legislative Assembly or Even though vehement hearsal of the Republic Day was laid to rest today while the Governor. protests have been raging parade commenced under the injured are still undergo- Speaking to media per- across the country against By Our Staff Reporter opposite S3 Coaching Centre, heavy security measures. ing treatment. sons at Congress Bhavan Citizenship Amendment at around 4.45 am today. The authorities had even here today, AICC general Act, the BJP-led NDA Gov- IMPHAL, Jan 23: Despite An object suspected to be taken steps to divert all ve- AR explanation secretary Gaurav Gogoi ernment and the Union heavy security and preventive the remote control device hicles approaching toward noted that the MLA dis- the BJP-led Governments of the authority in question is Home Minister have been measures taken up by the which set off the explosive the venue in preparation for shocks IPS Assn qualification case of the Centre and the State at the Speaker or the Governor. paying little attention. Such State police ahead of the was recovered from near a smooth rehearsal. IMPHAL, Jan 23: The IPS Manipur has been taking a village/block level. There have been many arrogance only testifies that Republic Day celebration, a Kasturi bridge later in the Soon after the explosion, Officers' Association very long time as it was He remarked that the Su- instances of BJP abusing the they do not have faith in powerful IED exploded in- day, said sources. a team of Imphal West dis- Manipur Chapter has ex- taken to the Supreme Court preme Court’s directive with powers of different prestig- democracy. front of the row of garment A minor girl, identified as trict police, led by SP K pressed immense shock at the on account of the failure of regard to the disqualification ious Constitutional posts, Such attitude and ap- shops located at RIMS road, one Mardhya Wangkhem Meghachandra, (Contd P 9) manner in which the lady IPS the Manipur Legislative As- case raises a serious ques- Gaurav Gogoi alleged. proach of BJP is akin to ...... officer, who was allegedly sembly Speaker to dispose it tion on the power and duties The Supreme Court’s feudalism and dictatorship. harassed and assaulted by an promptly. of the Assembly Speaker judgement is a very strong It is tantamount to taking the Assam Rifles personnel at Notably, Gaurav Gogoi and went on to accuse the criticism on a political ques- masses for a ride, asserted Khudengthabi checkpost on arrived here yesterday to BJP of abusing Constitu- tion pertaining to the State the AICC general secretary. Full dress rehearsal for R-Day held expose the wrongdoings of tional authorities, whether of Manipur. As the particu- (Contd P 9) January 19, has been ma- ...... By Our Staff Reporter ligned through the media by the official statement from the IMPHAL, Jan 23: The full Assam Rifles while the matter CM launches GAT dress rehearsal for the is under investigation. Republic Day celebration was A statement issued by the Biren moots IT for ILP disposable cup held today under heavy association today termed the By Our Staff Reporter importance of increasing implementation. IMPHAL, Jan 23 (DIPR) security measures, with act as unfortunate and reit- power supply for speedy He said that biometric participation of numerous erated faith in the due IMPHAL, Jan 23: Mooting development, Biren claimed machines would soon be in- Chief Minister N Biren Singh security personnel, officials process of law for address- the idea of roping in advanced that the State Government is stalled at MR/IRB outposts today launched GAT cup, a of various Government ing all crimes including technology in the process of planning to set up a solar opened in hill districts to single use disposable cups institutions and students of crimes against women. implementing the Inner Line park at a suitable place. check the attendance of per- manufactured by Global different schools and The association further Permit System (ILPS) and its The Chief Minister went sonnel being deployed there. Approaching Track, which is colleges. The rehearsal also conveyed that it expects full related monitoring tasks, on to ask the IT profession- Former Ambassador of a private company based at marked the first participation cooperation from the Assam Chief Minister N Biren has als in the State to work India to Syria, Afghanistan Imphal. from the 9th Mahila IRB heading toward the southern ground. Rifles authorities regarding asked IT professionals of the towards promoting e-mar- and Myanmar Gautam The launching ceremony Battalion female commando gate of the historic Kangla Around 70 parade contin- the ongoing investigation. State to explore advanced keting while conveying that Mukhopadyay who attended was held at the Chief Minis- contingent and Cycle Patrol fort. gents took part in the full methods that can effectively the State Government has as a special guest observed ter’s office in the presence team of Kakching police. The march passed the sa- dress rehearsal today, in- Niti Aayog member monitor entry of outsiders started laying special em- that IT industry is not func- of The Sangai Express Asana Sarangthem luting batch in front of cluding paramilitary, police, IMPHAL, Jan 23: Niti into the State and their exit phasis on enhancing tioning in isolation but (Manipuri edition) Editor (MPS), Assistant Director of Kangla Uttra Sanglen where school, college, NCC, scouts Aayog Member Dr VK from the State using horticulture and agriculture works under a much larger Khogendra Khomdram, All Manipur Police Training the ADC to the Governor and guides, State bomb ex- Saraswat, arrived at Imphal information technology. produces of the State. system. Manipur Working Journal- Centre, Pangei, was the pa- took the salute from the sa- pert team, cultural troupes and held a meeting with Chief He was speaking as chief The State Government is The former Ambassador ists’ Union (AMWJU) rade commander of the full luting batch, in the presence and band parties. Minister N Biren and other guest at the inaugural func- looking towards increasing also opined that boosting Vice-President Soubam dress rehearsal and she will of DGP, LM Khaute. A contingent of the 4th top officials of the State Gov- tion of the 1st MITCON the productivity of vegeta- economy and development Bokuljaoba and Naharolgi also command the Republic The march past came out Indian Reserved ernment at the CM’s office 2020 which was held today bles and fruits which are of the country should rely on Thoudang Associate Editor Day march on January 26. from Kangla Fort northern Battalion also took part in today. at Hotel Imphal, North typical to specific regions, its own strength and that of Tensubam Chandragupta. The full dress rehearsal gate, and proceeded towards the event today An official source in- AOC. such as the orange of neighbours, particularly im- The Chief Minister ex- march past began from 1st Khoyathong LIC office from A large number of crowd formed that Dr VK The Chief Minister fur- Tamenglong, and the State mediate neighbouring pressed satisfaction to the Manipur Rifles parade where it passed Kangla turned up to witness the full Saraswat, who came with ther observed that adopting Government will start giving countries like Myanmar. company for manufacturing ground and passed the Chief western gate before conclud- dress rehearsal along the senior officials of the Cen- a technology which can necessary funds to the farm- He said that the country bio-degradable disposable Minister's Bungalow before ing at 1st MR parade route. tral Government, discussed track location of outsiders ers, he added. and the North East region paper cups for the first time ...... the Sustainable Develop- who have been issued ILP Biren also sought coop- should think of the market in Manipur. ment of Mountains for the and using the same technol- eration of IT professionals below its feet. He said that it is really Indian Himalayan Region of ogy at all the ILP check- towards applying IT in all The function was also at- encouraging that the State Niti Aayog during the meet- posts opened at different possible areas related with tended by Secretary (Infor- has started witnessing an National award to decorate IE DC ing. places will go a long way in Government programmes mation & Technology) entrepreneurship movement the effective implementation and schemes like ‘Go to Jacintha Lazarus and INCO- in the past couple of years IMPHAL, Jan 23 (DIPR) segment into all-women Dr Rangitabali, speaking He will visit Keibul polling station showcasing to DIPR, said that this is a of ILPS in the State. Hills’ and ‘School TEF president Piyananda with many educated and tal- Lamjao tomorrow before The Election Commission of women empowerment by very prestigious National

While stressing on the Fagathansi’ for effective Wahengbam...... ented (Contd P 9) leaving Imphal, the source India is conferring Deputy giving real power and au- award and it is a proud mo- added. Commissioner/District thority in an important ment for a small State like Election Officer (DEO) of Nation building activity. Manipur to be in the league UTPCM drive Imphal East, Dr Rangitabali For the first time, 9 of outstanding performances IMPHAL, Jan 23: The Waikhom with the “Best transgenders also exercised in the country. United Tribal People's Coun- Six NE rebel groups call total shutdown Electoral Practices Awards, their franchise in the district It is also a proud moment cil Manipur (UTPCM) has By Our Staff Reporter ritual celebration of the liberty, alleged the joint the Republic Day of the 2019” under “Inclusive and as a positive step towards for the State and the entire announced that it will launch 71st Republic Day of India statement. colonizer Nation by the Participative Election.” gender equality. The district region and it is an honour to an inspection drive at all the IMPHAL, Jan 23 : As many in the region. Indian rule in the oppressed and colonized The award will be distrib- witnessed huge voter turnout all the women officials of IE hill district headquarters and as six North East insurgent A joint statement region is theoretically peoples is nothing less uted by the President of the including marginalized sec- District who participated in the subdivisions in a groups including KYKL, issued by the six militant republican, but in reality, than wilfully participating country, on January 25 in tions of the society in the elections 2019 for all phasewise manner, to moni- KCP, Hynniutrep National groups alleged that deep-rooted oppression of in their own oppression”, connection with the National celebrating the festival of their hard works, she added. tor how the various Liberation Council celebration of the Indian the indigenes is prevalent, the militant groups Voters Day, at Zorawar au- democracy. Dr Rangitabali added that Government offices are func- (HNLC), National Republic Day in WESEA which is quite contradic- alleged. ditorium, Manekshaw The award conferred to the effort to involve women tioning as well as to check the Liberation Front of is purely anachronistic tory to republicanism. Such irrational Centre, New . DC/DEO Imphal East is in in large numbers can serve regularity of the offices' heads Twipra (NLFT), imposition as citizens of “We, the peoples of behaviour of supporting Manipur became the first recognition of the com- as a success story in election and staff. Kamatapur Liberation this region are not the WESEA region, have their own subjugation, as State in India to introduce mendable job of main- management which will be A statement issued by the Organisation (KLO) and allowed to enjoy republi- become oppressed shown frequently by the all-women polling booths in streaming marginalized sec- remembered by the genera- general secretary of the People’s Democratic canism in the true sense peoples. On the top of colonized peoples, is an entire Assembly Con- tions, especially women, tions to come. Future DEOs council warned that any err- Council of Karbi Longri of the term. this, we are being possible if the colonizers stituency in the recently PwD and transgender in the may learn about inclusive ing staff found absent during (PDCK) have called a total The so-called republi- subjugated under an are successful in gaining concluded Elec- electoral process and giving and participatory elections the visit as well as those shutdown in the entire can Constitution of India alien rule, the fact of control over the political tion. Imphal East DC, Dr them the opportunity to through involvement of the found avoiding their duties WESEA region from 6 am has failed to actually which condemns us to be consciousness of the Rangitabali Waikhom came shoulder a great responsibil- masses from the achieve- will be reported immediately to 6 pm of January 26 in entitle the peoples of this categorized as the oppressed, that is, in up with the idea of convert- ity in elections in the ments of DEO IE, she

to the (Contd P 9) order to stop or hinder region to republican colonized. Celebration of creating (Contd P 9) ...... ing an entire Assembly world’s largest democracy. added.