Cop, injured State records highest ever one day COVID-19 fatality with 10 in 2014, dies Sero survey to start in today , Nov 29: Inspector Mungchan Zimik Lisam Premchand who sus- Number of deaths stands at 273, positives 24,910 tained grievous injuries in a By Our Staff Reporter UKHRUL, Nov 29 : Ukhrul mob attack while chasing a district Nodal officer for consignment of ganja six IMPHAL, Nov 29: The State COVID-19 Kachamthai years back at Nambol recorded the highest ever Faiga Gangmei who is the AC Maibam Lotpa Ching suc- COVID-19 deaths during the to DC, Ukhrul has issued a cumbed to the injuries at Raj last 24 hours with as many 10 schedule for conducting sero Medicity this afternoon. persons succumbing to the surveillance from November Lisam Premchand was virus. 30 onwards for Ukhrul then serving as the Officer The total death toll has district. in-Charge of Nambol police jumped to 273 after 10 per- Seroprevalence studies station. sons aged 69 (male, (or serosurveys) estimate the Premchand and his team Ukhrul), 63 (male, Imphal share of the population that will be conducted on 932 hotspot category of the dis- were attacked by a mob as West), 47 (male, Imphal test positive for antibodies persons drawn from 12 vil- trict. they went to seize ganja at West), 30 (male, Imphal using serology tests. The lages and two localities of According to the CMO of Nambol Maibam Lotpa West), 62 (female, Bishnu- presence of a specific anti- Ukhrul town. Ukhrul, Dr Kapangring ran- Ching on September 30, pur), 44 (male, Imphal East), body in a sufficiently high It was informed that the dom COVID-19 test would 2014. 75 (male, Imphal East), 90 concentration will suggest district medical team will be conducted during the sero The mob, apart from at- (male, Kangpokpi), 55 that the tested person was randomly pick up a person surveillance programme in tacking the police team, set (male, Imphal West and 76 Shija Hospital, Christian zawl (1), Jiribam (4) and 24,910 (general population previously infected. Typi- from any household from all notified areas by the dis- ablaze a police Gypsy. (male, Imphal East) expired Hospital, Swiss Clinic, Hill- Noney (6). All of them are 21,828 and Central security cally, such studies test the notified villages and trict medical team. After fighting the injuries at RIMS, Shija Hospital and side Hospital, Raj Medicity, locals who do not have any personnel 3,082). individuals who are selected town localities for COVID- This is to identify the for a prolonged period, JNIMS. Escent Diagnostics, Thou- significant travel history. It includes 3,236 active at random using sampling 19 testing during the sero approximate corona virus Premchand succumbed to According to a press re- bal, Bishnupur, Tameng- On the other hand, 198 cases (general population techniques that will allow surveillance programme. infection in order to estab- the injuries today. lease issued by Additional long, Ukhrul, Senapati, COVID-19 positive people 2,938 and Central security scaling the results to the Viewland Zone I has lish the ground situation of The body has been taken Director (Health) and Churachandpur, Kangpokpi, were discharged during the personnel 298) and 21,401 general population. All need been listed as Ukhrul Urban the district. to RIMS mortuary for post COVID-19 Common Con- Jiribam, Pherzawl, Noney last 24 hours from CAPF discharged cases (general not be tested, or even a ma- hotspot while Rayotang is in The collected data and the mortem, informed a source. trol Room spokesman Dr and Babina Diagnostics. (2), home isolation (119), population 18,621 and Cen- jority of the population the category of urban non reports would be submitted Khoirom Sasheekumar The 160 civilians who RIMS (28), JNIMS (5), tral security personnel —what is needed is a ran- hotspot. to the higher authority for BJP hits back Mangang, 161 people in- have been tested positive are CCC Lamboi 2780). domly drawn set of Six villages namely overall assessment of IMPHAL, Nov 29: BJP cluding one personnel of residents of Imphal West Khongnangkhong (12), The recovery rate as on individuals, provided that , (Lambui), COVID-19 situation in the Pradesh has ex- CAPF were tested positive (69), Imphal East (26), Lanva (1), CCC UNACCO Sunday is 85.91 per cent. those who agree to partici- , , district. pressed strong exception to for the virus during the last Thoubal (7), Bishnupur (6), Sadbhavna (1), RD A late report informed pate in the test are not and were The Nodal Officer Ka- the Congress party’s grum- 24 hours at JNIMS, RIMS, (10), Kakching (1), Tameng- Wing (9), Ukhrul (5), that out of 159 samples somehow systematically dif- included in the list of Ukhrul chamthai urged the people bling over the Most Improved Imphal East, Imphal West, long (6), Ukhrul (3), Sena- Thoubal (7) and Noney (3). tested today JNIMS, 29 ferent from those who Rural hotspot and , of to co-op- State for Inclusive Develop- Maipakpi Hospital, CMC, pati (2), Kangpokpi (4), The cumulative number were found infected by the refuse. , Halang, , erate with the district health ment Award conferred to the Little Clinic, Acme Hospital, Churachandpur (21), Pher- of positive cases has reached virus. According to the order Paorei and village workers during the proposed State by the Today ...... sero survey for COVID-19 have been listed as rural non sero surveillance drive. Group...... Speaking to media per- sons at their Nityaipat Chuthek office today, BJP PHED multiplies woes of Dingko Road Manipur Pradesh chief By Our Staff Reporter assessment by the Chief One out of 10 deaths due to comorbidity spokesman Ch Bijoy re- Secretary. COVID-19 related data of marked that it was a matter IMPHAL, Nov 29: Dingko While mud and water the State are being analysed. of pride for all the people of Road which is already made the road virtually in- Further, necessary steps Manipur that the State has languishing in a very sorry accessible during rainy have been initiated to raise been conferred the Most state has been made worse season, thick columns of ICUs at RIMS, JNIMS and Improved State for Inclusive after its portion dug out for dust and dirt have been district hospitals in line with Development Award. laying water pipes was not causing havoc to commuters the Central team’s recom- He then asked if the Con- properly covered and and shopkeepers alike dur- mendation, informed the gress workers were levelled. ing the current dry spell. official. segregating themselves from Notably, Dingko Road Even though the State’s As there are no district the masses by questioning connects Chingmeirong financial position is not hospitals in Imphal West the particular award. Khongnang Karak and sound enough, the authority and Imphal East, the Gov- ‘Most improved State’ Lamlong Bridge. concerned has started filling ernment has been planning does not mean Manipur is It is the Chingmeirong potholes and depressed por- to increase ICU beds at the best but it denotes the Khongnang Karak-ISBT tions with stones since the RIMS and JNIMS. degree of improvement section which has been last couple of days. By Our Staff Reporter tral Government covers There are 17 ICU beds at achieved within a short pe- highly dilapidated since ear- However, it remains a big COVID-19 positive persons RIMS, 14 at JNIMS, 15 at riod. It is rather surprising lier as heavy trucks engaged question regarding who IMPHAL, Nov 29: One out who die in accidents as well Shija Hospital, four at Raj that Congress leaders and in transporting essential would fill up the road sec- every 10 COVID-19 deaths as those who have been suf- Medicity, four at workers have been grum- commodities are parked at tion dug out by PHED for recorded in the State are due fering from other medical Churachandpur district hos- bling against the India the ISBT. the public to repair the par- hard the State’s economy, laying water pipes but aban- to comorbidities. This was problems. pital and two at Thoubal Today Group for conferring During the last rainy sea- ticular road, the Chief the State Government could doned without covering and established after COVID-19 There are some other district hospital. the particular award to their son, the particular section Minister made a field assess- not sanction necessary fund levelling the particular sec- deaths recorded in the State so cases whose deteriorating There is no shortage of own State, Bijoy remarked. was not fit for any type of ment of the road. for repairing the road. As tion properly. far were audited by the Health health conditions and fatali- medical oxygen in the State, He said that Congress vehicular movement. However, due to the out- such, Dingko Road has been Before digging out PWD Department. ties cannot be attributed to said the source. The Central leaders are unable to take on Following sustained pres- break of the COVID-19 still languishing in a very roads for laying telecom ca- A high ranking official of COVID-19 even though Government has already Prime (Contd P 9) sure from transporters and pandemic which pinched pathetic State despite direct bles by (Contd P 9) Health Department informed they are/were COVID-19 sent 500 large oxygen cylin- ...... that the auditing of COVID- positive, said the official. ders together with 400 Governor wishes 19 deaths being held under As recommended by the oxygen concentrators, the IMPHAL, Nov 29 : Gover- MPP appeals an instruction from the Cen- COVID-19 Central team, all official further informed. nor Najma Heptulla has 36 pc positivity rate recorded among IDUs By Our Staff Reporter ...... extended warm greetings to the people of Manipur, espe- By Our Staff Reporter Hepatitis Control Program ners of Coalition PLUS. IMPHAL, Nov 29 : The Mass deaths of pigs due to suspected Swine Flu cially the Sikh community on (NVHC) for further diagno- During the entire process neutral body of MPPs the birth anniversary of Guru IMPHAL, Nov 29: A total of sis and treatment at free of of conducting the screening (Manipur Peoples' Party) Nanak Dev on November 30. 223 people who are from drug cost. camp in 5 different sites central committee members injecting community were The International Testing across Imphal, Thoubal and have appealed to all well But where are the carcasses, poser raised She said, Guru Nanak's wishers and seasoned leaders they have concluded that the ing conducted on the body vision and humanism have tested for Hepatitis C during Week was observed by Bishnupur district, BABINA By Our Staff Reporter the weeklong observation of Community Network for Diagnostics provided all the of MPP to help revive the pigs might have died due to of any of the dead swine. been an inspiration to peo- party. IMPHAL, Nov 29: The Swine Flu. According to the owner, the ple everywhere, and “we International Testing Week Empowerment (CoNE) in technical support including which commenced from collaboration with Directo- dissemination of authenti- Speaking to media per- recent deaths of pigs reported Veterinary disease spe- dead swine had been dis- should all unite to bring hap- sons during a press con- from Tairenpokpi, Phayeng cialist, Dr Binodkumar, who posed of for “preparing piness to everyone and strive November 23, among which rate of Health Services, cated test reports for every 80 of them were found to be Government of Manipur and participant and providing ference at Manipur Press and Sekmai are suspected to was part of the investigation manure”. The dead swine in- for betterment of humanity.” Club today, co-convenor of have been due to Swine Flu, team said they found 30 out clude piglets. The Governor appealed to HCV antibody reactive, a BABINA Diagnostics under priority to the clients of the high positivity rate of 36 the aegis of Coalition PLUS camps in conducting HCV the neutral body, Khong- said Dr Haobijam Chaoba, of 110 swine dead at a farm At Phayeng, the team everyone to endeavour to bantabam Saratchandra said Director, Veterinary and belonging to one, found out that 13 swines out follow Guru Nanak's pro- percent among injecting drug from November 23 to 29. RNA confirmatory test users. The observation was part of while the State Health De- that MPP is among the three Animal Husbandry Services Ningthoujam Lokendro at of 21 belonging to one found teachings and work to oldest regional political par- today. Tairenpokpi. The swine be- Angom Ibohal had died due strengthen the bond of to- These people have been the event carried out in 50 partment provided necessary

linked to the National Viral countries by over 100 part- support (Contd P 9) ...... ties (Contd P 9) Speaking to media per- fore death had exhibited to an unknown disease. The getherness. sons at the Department’s difficulty in breathing, dead swine were about four Chief Minister N Biren office at Sanjenthong, Dr sneezing etc. The swine months old. According to Singh also wished the peo- Chaoba said a team of spe- were found to have not been the owner, the swine had ple of Manipur, especially From Loktak to rented place in Imphal cialist doctors of the vaccinated, he said. shown symptoms such as the Sikh community, on the Veterinary Disease Investi- He further told reporters vomiting, shivering of the occasion of Guru Nanak gation Laboratory have that the team did not find legs. All of the 13 died in a Jayanti. Survival story of displaced fisherfolks told investigated the deaths and any proper investigation be- single day. (Contd P 9) N Biren Singh urged the Ng Liklaileima Arambam at Ningthoukhong bazar...... people to follow the ideals The couple would thank propounded by Guru Nanak IMPHAL, Nov 29 : When a ‘Loktak Lairembi’ Dev and added that his mes- plant is uprooted from its (Goddess of Loktak) and sage of love, compassion, natural habitat and they would feed their ATSUM reminds Govt on ADC polls equality, peace and brother- planted in an alien family, send their hood must be promoted in By Our Staff Reporter environment, it will surely children to schools. its true spirit. struggle to survive or Fishing was all IMPHAL, Nov 29: As the wither, if not strong Chandrakumar was very term of office of the ADC Water project ready enough to stand the good at and for many Members are set to expire on SENAPATI, Nov 29: Mak- change. Such is the case to years it was enough for November 30, the All Tribal ing it one of the most a couple who once had the family to meet ends. Students’ Union, Manipur successful projects in the abundant resources given But all changed when the (ATSUM) has warned that State, the Likhuri Rain Water by the Loktak lake to feed Loktak Multipurpose their suspended/deferred Harvesting Scheme under their family and children Hydroelectric Project agitation will be resumed if Minor Irrigation Department but are now facing harsh came and deprived him the State Government does will serve a dual purpose of conditions of city life just of his only means of life. enforced. The Loktak not take up necessary providing huge irrigation to survive. earning income and The magnificent lake was divided into two preparations for holding benefits and drinking water to Chandrakumar and feeding his family. His Loktak lake in Moirang, zones- ‘Core Zone’ and ADC elections at the earliest. many villages, reports our Pramila, the couple from floating farm hut in the Bishnupur district is ‘Buffer Zone’. The core Addressing a press meet tee (HAC) too had taken a incumbent ADC Members correspondent. Thanga Heisnam Liekai middle of the lake along about 52 kilometres from zone was further subdi- held today at its Adimjati resolution on October 8 to after its expiry on Novem- Inspecting the site with now have a very different with several hundreds the capital city Imphal. vided into ‘No complex office, ATSUM hold the ADC elections on ber 30 and hold the ADC the officials concerned, life today at a rented were razed to ground After construction of the Development Zone’ and general secretary, SR time which was later backed elections on time. PHED Minister L Dikho in- place at Keishampat with and phumdis (floating Ithai Barrage, the Loktak ‘Totally Protected Zone’. Andrea reminded that an by the State Government, he “However, the hill people formed that the project is their two children. Few biomass), which held the Multipurpose Hydroelec- The Loktak Develop- agreement was reached be- added. and ATSUM could not feel now ready to serve its in- years ago, fishes were removed. All tric Project was ment Authority, starting tween the student body and He further informed that any tangible action or tended purpose to more than Chandrakumar would these changed their commissioned in the year from November 15, 2011 the Government on Novem- the State Cabinet meeting preparation being taken up 10 villages like Song Song, sail the Loktak lake and course of life and forced 1983 and subsequently, burnt down as many as ber 4 for holding ADC convened on November 10 for holding the ADC elec- Kalinamei, Tadubi, Kayinu, catch fishes and Pramila the couple to move to the the Manipur Loktak 777 floating farm huts elections on time. had also decided not to fur- tions,” he lamented. Shajouba, (Contd P 9) would sell them (fishes) city in pursuit of a new Protection Act 2006 was which fall (Contd P 9) ...... The Hill Areas Commit- ther extend the tenure of the (Contd P 9)