Church attack condemned by AMCO

The incident of dismantling of the religious place at Chingmeirong Kabui village by the activist of TRC was very unfortunate and it seems those activists have failed to realize the concept of securalism which is the hallmark of a democratic state like Manipur, he said while stating that he felt sorry that all the property at the church was destroyed and even women and children were manhandled.

He urged the government to look into the matter and to compensate the losses borne by the victim family including the church which cost around Rs. 70,000. He also added that Christianity was a religion which did not advocate revenge in their preaching while appealing that such incidents should not happen any further.

Father Mark, the vice-president of AMCO said freedom of religion should not be disrespected and felt sorry that some people looked down on other’s religions. The authorities should take responsibility for the safety of the victims, he said while declaring that they did not want any inter-communal dispute and wanted to live in peace and harmony.

Kaphun Kamei, the victim, appealed that he wanted to live in peace practising his religion and requested that he be allowed to live with his relatives in the village as he had no disrespect for any other religion.

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Kabui groups clash at Chingmeirong

Imphal, Dec 15: Tension between two groups of Kabui community of Chingmeirong in Imphal took an ugly turn on late Sunday evening when one of the groups turned a mob and dismantled a church and a house which stood in the village dominated by Tinkao Ragwang Chapriak (Indigenous religion of the Zeliangrong) believers.

The incident took place late evening at about 8 pm at Chingmeirong Kabui village located at Imphal east district under Lamphel police station.

According to one Kaphun, following an indiscriminate pelting of stones at his house that evening, he and his family rushed out of the house and found Lansinga, 60, and Athui Daimei, 55, of the same locality pelting the stones. Both of them were drunk, Kaphun alleged.

As he (Kaphun) tried to stop them from pelting stones, both the alleged culprits assaulted him, his wife and a daughter who also tried to prevent the assault, conveyed Kaphun. They were then joined by a mob ranging about a hundred who started attacking his property including a church (Chingmeirong Baptist church) which stood at his campus, further alleged the victim.

The attack practically damaged the church and five rooms including three empty shops, bedrooms and the quarter of an evangelist of the church. Apart from the property damaged some minor injuries were caused due to the assault meted out to them by the mob.

A complaint has been lodged and the alleged culprits Lansinga and Athui have been arrested by the police.

According to Kaphun there are only five Christian households in the locality who have been practicing the religion which is strictly prohibited by the village authority.

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Recruitment

IMPHAL, Dec 16: An army recruitment rally will be held at the subsidiary training centre (BSF) ground at Churachandpur from January 18 to 25 for the categories of Soldier GD (Dispensation category and matric entry rates), Soldier Technical/Nursing Assistant, Soldier Clerk/Store Keeper Technical and Soldier Tradesmen.

Screening for the rally will start at 6 am daily.

On January 18 at 6 am the screening will be held for sons of serving/ex-servicemen, sons of war widows and widow of serving personnel/ex-servicemen and NCC cadets. On the same day at 11 am it will be held for Soldier Technical, Clerk/SKT and Soldier Nursing Assistant.

On January 19 it will be held for Tamenglong, Bishnupur and Chandel, on January 20 for Imphal east and west. on January 21 for Senapati and Ukhrul, on January 22 for Thoubal and Churachandpur, on January 23 the medical examination will be held, on January 24 the medical examination and aptitude test for tradesmen will be held and on January 25 the common entrance exam (CEE) for medically fit candidates will be held, a release from the PIB defence wing has said.

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Ccpur show

Lamka, Dec 16: The 2nd Lizon Digest Miuzeeko Award 2008 was held today from about 11 am at Bijang Vengnuam Community Hall Holkholun.

Chairman of the Kuki Innpi Manipur, KIM, who was chief guest of the occasion said that newspapers and magazines have been playing an important role in the present day life and said further he will make his best efforts for making the Laizon a daily paper.

Songs sung by many good and professional singers as well as dances enthralled and entertained the jam packed audiences.

Later, the best classic singer award was given to Jimmy Lamboi and the best gospel singer to Ngaineilhing.

There are male and female best music video artiste award winners i.e. Mimin Haokip, in male and Daina Chongpi in the female category. Best music video award was bagged by Senorita and the best pop singer was given to Kakai Kipgen.

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BSEM

IMPHAL, Dec 16: The BSEM has notified that the last date for submission for registration of external candidates for the HSLC examination 2009 has been extended upto December 18, 2008 along with a permission fee of Rs. 100 per candidate without fine.

Source: www.ifp.co.in