Brief News
Source: Hueiyen News Service

Imphal, May 19 2015 : Prayer for ADC Election
All Manipur Christian Organisation directed the churches irrespective of denominations in the hills and valley to organise fasting on Sabbath Day on Saturday the May 23 .

The fasting should be undertaken on Sunday the May 24 for Catholic and Protestants.

AMCO also urged the candidate and voters to abide the democratic code of conduct for a peaceful election.

EGM appeals KSO on media ban
Editors' Guild Manipur (EGM) held an emergency meeting on Tuesday to review the ban imposed on an English local newspaper.

The meeting decided to appeal Kuki Students' Organisation to lift the ban by May 23.Both sides should hold talks to hammer out an agreement, said EGM.

If an amicable solution is not brought, EGM will chalk out its next plan, said a statement issued by EGM.

Ban lifted
All Manipur Police Constable Male, 2013 Batch withdraws its proposed ban on Congress candidates for ADC election.

The decision was taken after the body came to an understanding with the Manipur Government, said the press release by its Secretary.

Call for Student Merit Award : Nambol
The Development and Protection, United Voluntary Organisation is calling for applications from students who have scored 70 percent and above marks in HSLC, COHSEM Exam 2015 under Nambol sub division for meritorious award and felicitation.

Applicants are to submit applications to the organisation on or before 28th May.

Freezing of MPP bank account
According to a press release S.Dilip who is the ex general secretary and central committee of MPP has written to the managers of Punjab National Bank, Thangal Bazar and Imphal Urban Co Operative Bank Ltd, Paona market to freeze the Manipur People's Party current account by the MPP President and other representatives and agents as a civil suit is pending.

Helping hand to widows of fake encounter
IMPHAL , 19 MAY (HNS) : Young Women Help Organisation is extending monetary help to ten widows between the age of 19 and 30 on 19th July at the Press Club, Majorkhul.

Widows who lost their husbands in fake encounters or drug abuse are eligible and they could details by ringing up at 8794371634 says a press release.

The applicants should be living with three children or more, informed the organisation.

Manipur Artists selected for awards
IMPHAL, 19 MAY (HNS) : Artists of Sangai Artistes Association namely Thounaojam Sanoubi, Imo Heisnam, Surjit Saikhom and Heigrujam Jempu are being selected by Samta Sahitya Academy India for its award to distinguished artists.

The artists will be leaving for Pune to receive the award says a press release of the association.

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