Laurels for Thounaojam Brinda, Ngamlien Touthang
- 14th September and September 26 2019 : at Chennai and Delhi -
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Laurels for Thounaojam Brinda, Ngamlien Touthang :: Pix - TSE
The Sangai Express - 27th September 2019 edition
Additional SP, NAB Manipur, Thounaojam Brinda was awarded for the best performing officer against smuggled & counterfeit trade, by FICCI Cascade (Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry) at Hyat Regency, New Delhi in its 6th Edition, said a statement.
FICCI was established in 1927 on the advice of Mahatma Gandhi, by GD Birla and Purusutom Das. It is the largest, oldest and apex business organisation in India. FICCI Cascade 2019 is the apex industrial committee against smuggling and counterfeiting activities.
In the last one and half year, Th Brinda has busted several big drug cartels in the State and she has arrested several powerful drug lords, including high ranking police officers and politicians, among others. Expressing her gratitude for the award, Th Brinda credited the same to the State Government, especially the Chief Minister, the Home Department and civil societies for the tremendous support in the struggle against drug menace in the State.
She stated that the war on drug was launched by the present Government and this is just the beginning of a long struggle against the menace that has the potential to wipe out the young generations in one go. The officer was conferred the Chief Minister's Gallantry Medal last year and the Chief Minister's Commendation Certificate this year in recognition for her contribution on the war against drugs.
Imphal Times / L S Kipgen - 27th September 2019 edition
Commandant Ngamlien Touthang, a brave son of Manipur conferred Bravery Award by Defence Ministry
Commandant Ngamlien Touthang, the commanding officer of Indian Coast Guard Ship Rajkiran (ICGS Rajkiran) has received Tatrakshak Medal (Gallantry Medal) from Rakshak Mantri (the Minister of Defence) Rajnath Singh at the "Investiture Ceremony" held on 14th September at 1700 hrs at the Coast Guard Air Station, Chennai.
The award has been given in recognition of his heroic act in rescuing 22 crew men from a burning merchant vessel SSL Kolkata on June 14, 2018 in Bay of Bengal, about 90 nautical miles from Haldia. The decision to honour Comdt T Ngamlien with the highly coveted national level award was announced during the 72nd Independence Day held in New Delhi when he was posted at Haldia from where he has been shifted to Port Blair currently.
Prior to his receipt of Tatrakshak Medal, he has also received Commendation from Director General of Indian Coast Guard for his excellent service and impeccable character and integrity. Mention may also be made that Comdt T Ngamlien has also been conferred the 'Bravery Award' which comprises memento and Rs 1 lakh by ABP News at the latter's annual event called 'Jhanda Uncha Rahe Hamara' held at The Lalit Hotel, New Delhi on August 13, 2018 .
The Award was handed over to him by Union Minister of Telecom, Shri Manoj Sinha and Bollywood film superstar Akshay Kumar. Commandant Ngamlien Touthang is from Molkon village in Kangpokpi district, Manipur and is the seventh son of late Lunkholet Touthang.
He joined Indian Coast Guard in 2006 as Assistant Commandant in General Duty branch. The Commandant is married to Boinu Touthang of Bijang, Churachandpur and has three sons.
* This news was published at The Sangai Express Edition and Imphal Times of 27th September 2019
This was posted on 27th September 2019
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