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Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 02 2015:
Half marathon on Nov 15
The Spastic Society of Manipur will organise a half marathon under the theme "Run for Inclusion- towards a barrier free and rights based society for Persons with Disability" at Khuman Lampak on November 15 .
The marathon will start from Khuman Lampak stadium at 7 am and will cover a distance of 21 kms in and around Imphal city.
Free eye camp
Shija Eye Care Foundation in association with Kadajit Youth Welfare Association, Wabagai organised a comprehensive eye camp at the Association's premises today.
According to a statement, 170 patients were examined for eye related problems.
16 cataracts, 6 pterygiums and 1 ptosis were diagnosed during the camp.
9 cataract patients were transported to SECF, Langol for corrective surgery today itself, it added.
MoU inked
An MoU has been inked between National Housing Bank represented by Niladri Bose, Manager, NHB and Manipur Rural Bank represented by Prasanna Kumar Bal, Chairman, MRB at Imphal in the presence of Sanjeev Sharma, Executive Director, NHB for implementation of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana in the State.
According to a statement, the mission is 'housing for all' in urban areas by providing housing loan to low income groups of urban areas.
Blood donation
In commemoration of the 125th birth anniversary of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, a blood donation camp was held today at Congress Bhavan under the aegis of the Manipur Pradesh Congress Seva Dal.
NSCN (K) cadre killed
An NSCN-K finance secretary identified as one L Tuccu was shot dead by security forces in Nagaland in the wee hours of Monday.
Reports said L Tuccu along with two others were killed by the security force personnel at Sataka village, Zunheboto district of Nagaland at around 3 am on Monday.
The identities of the other victims are yet to be ascertained.
Opium seized
A team of Narcotics and Affairs of Border Police Station arrested a drug smuggler from Oksongbung Lairenjam Leirak Machin near Citizens' Club, Moirang, Bishnupur district on Oct 31.According to a statement issued by the PRO of Police Dept, the arrested man has been identified as Thangkhanhau Zou (51) s/o (L) Tutzathang Zou of P Kamdou Veng, Ccpur.
Three kilograms of opium was seized from his possession.
A case has been registered at NAB PS and investigation is on, it added.
Birth anniversary
The 100th birth day of Thounaojam Iboyaima, popularly known as 'father of social work,' was celebrated today at Singjamei community hall, near Singjamei parking.
The event was organised by Irabot Foundation, Manipur.
Various individuals and organisations have presented gifts to Thounaojam Iboyaima at the occasion with warm wishes.
The programme was attended amongst others by president of L Memchoubi, consultative member of UCM H Ibotombi Khuman and president of AMUCO Y Mani Khuman as the dais members.