Pherzawl DC Haulianlal Guite distributed PHH Ration Cards, seeds and sprayers as well as free textbooks and school uniforms to selected beneficiaries on the 5th District Hill Leaders’ Day and Meeyamgi Numit.
The villagers extended their utmost appreciation and gratitude to all involved in extending their services and taking up rescue efforts following the recent landslide at Makhuam village, Noney district.
Our Correspondent Imphal, July 3 (EMN): The death toll due to the Manipur landslide rose to 42 as eight more bodies were recovered from the debris on the fourth day of search operation for survivors on Sunday, officials said. On June 29 midnight, a massive landslide took place near the railway construction camp at Marangching part 5 areas, about 75 west of the state capital in Manipur’s Noney district. The landslide also hit 107 Territorial Army (TA) camps of the Indian army deployed at the area for the protection of the railway construction work. A senior state government official said eight bodies including four Territorial Army personnel were recovered on Sunday. Two are civilians, two yet to be identified, he said. Till 7.30 pm on Sunday, 42 bodies were recovered while 18 injured persons were rescued and referred to hospitals for treatment. Out of the total bodies recovered, 27 are those from Territorial Army personnel while 20 others including three Territorial Army are stil