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Airlifting of essential commodities providing relief to Manipuris

May 21, 2010 By vani Leave a Comment

Imphal (Manipur), May 21 (ANI): With the stand off between Manipuris and Nagas remaining stalemated over Naga rebel leader Thuigaleng Muivah’s attempted controversial visit to his village in Manipur, the government has taken a laudable decision to airlift essential supplies to save lives in the state.

The prompt government decision to airlift essential commodities is aimed at easing the pressure of shortages caused by an ongoing Naga economic blockade.

Life saving medicines, food grains and other essential commodities are being flown into the state. This is providing much needed respite to the people of Manipur.

The Naga groups have imposed economic blockades along National Highway-39 and National Highway-53, both of which serve as the lifeline to the remote north east state.

The first consignment of goods reached Imphal Airport from Assam’s principal city of Guwahati, and was distributed at government-approved prices.

Priority was given to the economically weak and Below Poverty Line (BPL) families.

P. Vaiphei, the Commissioner of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Manipur, said: “Tomorrow at 9.00 a.m., another small quantity of consignment will arrive. The consignment will not be taken to the FCS godown, but will be handed over to the Deputy Commissioners of Imphal East and Imphal West. They will then set up a mobile open sale from tomorrow onwards at different places.”

Meanwhile, different communities, including Nagas and Meities, are participating in demonstrations aimed at restoring peace and normalcy to the region.

They have demanded an end to the over a month-long economic blockade.

Katalu Gangmei, a Naga protestor, said: “We have always wanted to live together peacefully. And, if any problems arise, it will be better for him (Naga rebel leader Thuigaleng Muivah) not to enter the state.”

Maipak Devi, a Manipuri protestor, said: “We hope our protests can bring peace. After we succeed, we will stop our agitation, and if not, we will intensify it.”

As usual the common people in Manipur are the worst sufferers. (ANI)

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Climate change will lead to less ultraviolet radiation over northern high latitudes

September 17, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

Imphal, Sep.16 (ANI): “Move onward with the Lord within your heart and with the footprints of your ancestors in your eyes’ is the greatest moral teaching from Heigru Hidongba ceremony held every year in Manipur.

Heigru Hidongba, a socio-religious ceremony, to exhibit the firm devotion of the descendants of the Great Grand Mantri Anandashai of Lord Bejoy Govindajee was recently held in Imphal.

Devotees brought offerings of Heigru (Amla) fruit to the almighty on the 11th day of Langban Manipuri month which coincides with September to bring prosperity to the community.

During this festival a special boat race ‘Hiyang Tanaba’ is held in the sacred Thangapat Moat of Sagolband, Bejoy Govinda in Imphal amidst singing of devotional songs and a lot of clamour.

It attracted a huge number of spectators on this occasion. “We have organized the ceremony so that we can come and pray together so that the ills of the society will be removed and also for peace to be restored in our land that is filled with violence. In other places, it is celebrated anytime as a festival but we celebrate it as it is our custom,” said Boshana, organiser of the Heigru Hidongba festival.

“This is the 231st Heigru Hidongba Festival. The main theme of the festival is about preserving the age old traditional beliefs and customs of our culture,” said Magochandra, a local resident.

Devotees converged at the Bijoygobinda Moat at Sagoband to witness the ceremony symbolising the unity, which was once deeply rooted amongst the Manipuris’ ancestors and for their struggle for peace and freedom.

Devotees, today, believe that the ceremony brings prosperity to the State and overcomes ills of the society. (ANI)

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Assam football club creates swine flu awareness

September 6, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

Guwahati, Sep 5(ANI): With numerous cases of swine flu being detected in different parts of northeast, a local football club in Assam’s Guwahati city has taken up an initiative to create mass awareness about the deadly H1N1 virus through a football tournament.

In a tournament sponsored by Udyan Kristi Sangha, the Rainbow XI Club played the game wearing facemasks with an aim to create awareness about Swine Flu among the villagers, who have little knowledge about the disease.

“We are wearing mask and playing football to create awareness about swine flu among the villagers, so that they can be vigil and take necessary precautionary measures,” said Monoj Basumatary, a Rainbow Club player.

While, T. Medhi, a member of the organising committee, said: “Swine Flu is spreading and in this regard, the club from Odalbakra has done a fine job in creating awareness about the swine flu.”

In the first case of swine flu reported from the northeastern states, a 19-year-old Manipuri woman fencer who returned from a competition in Singapore tested positive for the disease.

While in Meghalaya, five persons have already tested positive for the H1N1 virus and in Assam, a law student who recently came to Guwahati also tested positive.

Authorities in the northeastern region have taken precautionary measures against the spread of swine flu. By Peter Alex Todd(ANI)

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Manipuri traditional dance form Goura Leela staged in Imphal

July 12, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

Imphal, July 12 (ANI): Goura Leela, a traditional performing art form was recently staged in Imphal.

The objective of this gala show, performed over four days, was to promote and conserve the unique dance from going into the oblivion.

Goura Leela, a traditional performing art of Manipur is based on the events that took place in the life of Gauranga Mahaprabhu, an ardent devotee of Lord Krishna and who lived in Nadia region of West Bengal, singing the praises of God and propagating Bhakti Yoga (devotion based worship).

Today, many Hindus in Bengal and Manipur revere him as a reincarnation of Lord Vishnu.

And the entire Goura Leela is based on the life and works of Gaurnaga Mahaprabhu.

Organised under the aegis of International Society of Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), Manipur chapter, the programme also aimed at infusing the ethos cultural understanding and love among the present day youth.

Many enthusiastic audiences from far-flung places came to witness the performance, which in the recent past had lost popular patronage.

“Children of our society nowadays, the freedom and happiness was taken away by the present atmosphere. So I feel in my mind immediately that … now is the right time to promote this Goura Leela, Sankirtan culture,” said Ajit Das, President, International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), Manipur chapter, Imphal.

One of traditional performing arts of Manipur, Goura Leela is believed to have originated during the reign of King Churachand during the 18th century.

The play can be categorised as an opera and is much influenced by Natya Sankritan (devotion through dance and singing hymns). (ANI)

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Manipur has an apparel-manufacturing centre

May 29, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

Imphal, May 29 (ANI): A centre for apparel manufacturing has been set up in Imphal in a first of its kind initiative in the northeastern region. It has come as a boon for educated unemployed youth of the State.

Many Manipuri youngsters have joined Skills for Employment in Apparel Manufacturing (or SEAM) centre.

Set up at Nongmeibung in Imphal East District, SEAM is sponsored by Ministry of Rural Development and Department of Education, Government of Manipur with Infrastructure Leasing and Financial Services (IL and FS) Cluster Multi Skills Development Centre.

“Definitely it is going to enhance the local economy. First, by providing local people and dropout students with employment opportunities. Secondly, we are trying to start a production unit in Manipur. Once that comes up, they can start working in Manipur itself,” said Manoj Kumar Sinha, Advisor to the Infrastructure Leasing and Financial Services centre.

“After they finish their training here, they will go to Bangalore and Chennai for three months to work as an apprentice and will get a stipend of 3,000 rupees. After that they can start working on their own,” said Md. Kodus Khan, the Nodal Officer. he training programme would last for a month and after that, arrangement for placement would be made outside the State and in metro cities.

Apart from weaving classes, the trainees also have classes on personality and language development.

The people of the State have responded enthusiastically and have appreciated the government’s effort.

“This is a very good initiative taken by the government for the employed educated youth of the state. We can now get an opportunity to learn and make a living for ourselves,” said Laishram Reena, a trainee.

“I’ve joined with the hope that after I get this training, I will be able to help my parents. I can work and with the salary I get. I can support my family,” said Giya, a trainee.

Unemployed youth, who have studied till grade eight, are eligible to apply for the training programme, which is free of cost.

Unemployment is one of the biggest problems in the Manipur and schemes like SEAM help address it to some extent. By L.C.K.Singh (ANI)

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Suspected militants kill five persons in Manipur

May 12, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

Bishnupur (Manipur), May 12 (ANI): Suspected militants killed five people, all outsiders, in Manipur on Monday.
The bodies of the victims were found inside the Keibul Lamjao National Park in Bishnupur district where the security forces had conducted a flush-out operation in April.

Acting on reports that some armed persons had taken nine non-Manipuri people inside Loktak Lake area, a team of media persons and villagers conducted a search operation in the marshy area and discovered the bodies.

Reportedly, the team discovered the bodies floating on biomass.

According to the search party, out of the five victims, only one had bullet wounds, while the rest had been hacked to death by the assailants.

The incident created a panic among the residents who fled the area fearing violence.

“We heard the sound of gunshots. As we had faced such incidents before, out of fear, we decided to flee from this place to a safer area to save our lives. We had suffered a lot. When asked from where the sound of gunshots came, we were told that it came from the northern side. We also heard five to six rounds of gunshots,” said Bembem Devi, a resident.

It is believed that the assailants had abducted nine persons and brought them to the park. All nine are feared dead though the bodies of only five have been discovered so far. The search continues to flush out more bodies from the area.

Although no group has come forth to take the responsibility for the incident, the police suspects complicity of a militant group. The killings are latest in the spate of attacks on non-Manipuri residents in the state.

Earlier, five migrant labourers were killed in separate incidents between February and March in Manipur this year. These attacks have forced many labourers to flee the state. (ANI)

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Mulayam has run-in with election official in Mainpuri

May 7, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

Mainpuri (UP), May 7 (ANI): Samajwadi Party (SP) chief and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mulayam Singh Yadav had a run-in with an election official in Mainpuri in Uttar Pradesh on Thursday.

Mulayam, who was in Manipuri to cast his vote, was not allowed to enter the polling booth with his bodyguards.

The election official asked Mulayam’s guards to wait outside the polling booth, even as the former Chief Minister continuously remonstrated with an election official, who when asked, said he was from Karnataka. (ANI)

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Guru G. Gourakishor, the master of Manipuri martial art form

April 24, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

Imphal, April 24 (ANI): Guru G. Gourakishor Sharma was recently conferred the coveted Padamshree award for 2008-2009 to honour his lifetime contribution to Manipuri Martial Art, Thang-Ta.

Born into a family having a long tradition of martial arts, the Manipuri martial art, “Thang-Ta” came naturally to Gourakishor, who since childhood developed deep interest in this art form.

Trained under the shadow of his father Late Gurumayum Sanajaoba Sharma and various eminent Manipuri gurus, Gourakishor has participated in various festivals and tournaments.

Gourakishor has dedicated his life to the propagation of the art form, and started a school -’The Huyen Lallong Manipur Thang-Ta Cultural Association’ in the vicinity of his home at Keirao in Imphal in 1958.

Gourakishor has established the institute as a leading center for promoting Manipuri art and culture.

The Padma award is a recognition for his tireless efforts to preserve Thang-Ta.

“I’m very happy to receive this award. The art of Thang-Ta in Manipur has been on the verge of extinction but today with the acknowledgement of the Government in the form of this award, the art will be saved and revived. This is the only reason that I’m so happy,” said G.Gourakishor Sharma, Padamshree awardee.

Gourakishor efforts have been recognized at various levels and honours have come to him regularly.

The late Maharaj of Manipur, Shri Bodhachandra Singh, awarded him a Gold Medal. Manipuri Sahitya Parishad gave him the title of ‘Kala Ratna’ in 1985 for his outstanding contribution to the field of “Thang-Ta”.

He is also the first person to receive the prestigious Sangeet Natak Academy award in 1983. ourakishor is associated with cultural Organization of Manipur like Manipur State Kala Akademi, Department of Art and Culture, Government of Manipur and Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance Academy. He has also he taught “Thang-Ta” in various institutes in the state.

His efforts have provided an opportunity for the youth of the state to contribute to the art form. Gourakishor many students have taken part in festivals in India and abroad as well.

“My father has built a platform for us to move ahead with regards to this art form. Through his achievement, the younger generation can benefit a lot. Thereafter, they can take Thang-Ta to an International level,” said G. Bisheshor Sharma, Gourakishor’s son.

“I’m so happy for my father as he has bagged a prestigious award. It’s a joyous occasion for all of us,” said G. Lakshana, daughter.

Guru Gourakishor has published books on the indigenous tribes of Manipur like the Aimol, Maring and Chiru and also written scripts for plays such as Govinda Nirupan, Chahi Taret Khuntakpa (Seven years of Devastation) and Haokhong Shimaikhu.

His achievement in preserving the rich culture and tradition of the state sets an example in the Manipuri society worthy of emulation. (ANI)

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Tourism festival organised in Manipur

April 23, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

Imphal, Apr 22 (ANI): The ten-day long Manipur Tourism Festival 2009, organised by the state’s tourism department, witnessed a significant participation of visitors from across the country and abroad.

The festival, which concluded on Tuesday, was aimed at highlighting the art and culture of northeast Manipur state.

Visitors from Thailand, Pakistan, Vietnam and Myanmar expressed great enthusiasm and contributed actively to the festival.

Jim Csuthathip Thavesuk, a stall owner from Thailand hoped that she would get a good response in this festival.

“Last time we took part in an exhibition in Guwahati and many people showed interest in our products because our products are available only at one place. I hope that in this exhibition many people will be interested in our products,” said Thavesuk.

Local visitors like Linda claimed that this festival was better organised than the last festival.

“From the last time its better and well organised. There are stalls from other countries. This way, they are going to learn from us and we are going to learn from them,” said Linda.

The stalls displayed goods and artifacts from other states of India.

The people were impressed by the Manipuri handloom and handicrafts items and paintings on display.

Tourism Department had drawn up attractive packages for the tourists like visits to historical places, expedition to fantastic destinations such as Shiroi Hills, Kangkuli Caves in Ukrul District, Tharon Caves of Tamenglong village, adventure at Lamdan and the Leadership Park in Churachandpur.

Among other sporting events were games of traditional hockey, polo, Mukna (traditional wrestling).

The Department of Tourism is hopeful of this festival yielding the desired results, which in turn would boost the economy of Manipur. By L.C.K. Singh (ANI)

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Laihui artists perform Phou-Oibi, a Manipuri Ballad Opera

April 17, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

Imphal, April 17 (ANI): A group of Manipuri artistes recently staged “Phou-Oibi”, a Manipuri Ballad Opera for the first time here showcasing the unique culture and traditions of the state.

Large number of people thronged the open air theatre at Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance academy to witness the new production by Laihui artistes, a centre for research on traditional and indigenous arts.

The opera, intended to promote the rich folklore of Manipur, was staged with the support of India Foundation for the Arts, Bangalore.

The director gave a different twist to the opera by installing a unique blend of elaborate costume designs, modern stage lighting and sound arrangements.

“In this Manipuri indigenous traditional art form, there is something very unique which has never been explored by any other people in any parts of the world. So in that manner we try to promote our own tradition, art and culture,” said M. Mangangsana, Director of the Manipuri Ballad Opera.

“This is to showcase our culture. It’s a form of drama as well. Instead of aping other cultures, we should develop a taste and love for our culture and promote it in a big way,” said S. Pinky Devi, the Manipuri artiste.

The play opens with a group of male musicians and female dancers and is enriched by several elements of Manipuri traditional songs.

It is an 18th century English theatre genre that has dialogues blended with songs and dances which the director has fused with folklores associated with the Manipuri Goddess of Rice, ‘Phou-Oibi’.

The theatre enthusiasts thoroughly enjoyed the splendid performance by the artists.

“I believe that by seeing such entertaining programmes people will not have destructive thoughts and it will help in releasing tension and bring about a sense of peace. This is my strong belief,” said P. Gyanendra Sharma, who witnessed the show.

Since the inception of Laihui, it has held various workshops and staged many performances.t is hoped that such initiatives will go a long way in preserving and promoting the rich cultural traditions and heritage of the state. By L.C.K Singh (ANI)

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Two suspect Manipur militants gunned down

March 24, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

Imphal, Mar 24 (ANI): Security forces in Manipur gunned down two suspected militants after they killed a migrant.

Consequent to the murder of Sunder Gupta, the owner of Janata Radio Sales and Services, an electronic shop here, the Manipur Police launched a combing operation to nab the killers.

And in the process, the Police zeroed down on the Kangleipak Communist Party-Military Council (KCP-MC), and shot dead two of its members in an encounter here on Monday.

One pistol, three live ammunitions and one Chinese hand grenade, besides a two-wheeler vehicle believed to have been used by the suspected killers were also recovered from the spot.

“After we heard of the news of the killing of the non-Manipuri shopkeeper in Thangal Bazaar, we surrounded the area. Each and every individual, particularly the customers and boys of between 20 to 30 years were detained for verification,” said L. Kailun, Senior Superintendent of Police, Imphal West.

Recalling the incident, Deepak Gupta, son of the non-Manipuri shopkeeper Sunder Gupta told the police that he had tried to stop three unidentified militants from abducting his father at gunpoint.

But the militants shot dead Sunder Gupta inside the shop.

“One man came and asked us to come inside the shop to have a talk. We did no go inside, but told to continue outside only. Then he took out his gun and started to open fire, after that he ran away,” said Lokendro Singh, Salesman, Janata Radio Sales and Services. (ANI)

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Sixth State Equestrian Championship held in Manipur

March 18, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

Imphal, March 18 (ANI): To keep the Manipuri culture and tradition alive the State Equestrian Championship was recently held at Manipur Polo Ground.

The 6th Director General Assam Rifles Cup was organized by the Manipur Equestrian Association under the aegis of Inspector General Assam Rifles, South.

The tournament aimed at promoting Polo in a big way.

“We have been excellent in horse riding, horsemanship. We have our own breed of Manipur pony and we wanted to nurture to just develop this equestrian event,” said Dr. S. Joykumar Singh, President of the Manipur Equestrian Association.

Eight polo clubs from the State including one from Manipur Police Sports Club participated in the event. There were over 60 players participating in the championship.

“Assam Rifles is sponsoring DG cup and if others like the army organize it regularly it will be very good for us,” said Premjit Singh, a player of the Thangmeiband Youth Polo Club

“We feel very happy that players are being encouraged through the DG Assam Rifles Cup every year. It has made players feel very happy and we get an opportunity to improve our skills thorough the championship,” said S. Bimol Singh, Player, Manipur Police Sports Club.

Manipur Polo Exhibition Gallery was also inaugurated as a part of the event.

Though the British popularized Polo it originated in Manipur and has been known as Sagol Kangjei since time immemorial.

Polo enthusiasts in the state are working towards preservation of the game, which is historically connected to Manipuri culture and tradition. By L.C.K.Singh (ANI)

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Silent protest over killing of migrants in Manipur

March 4, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

Imphal, Mar 3 (ANI): Barbers took out silent march here after three migrant labourers shot dead by unidentified militants.he All Manipur Barbers’ Association (AMBA) staged rally against the killings non-Manipuri labourers, condemning as the heinous act.

“Not only Barbers’ Association members, but also other non-Manipuris who are toiling for their livelihoods as washer men and porter, killed in an brutal way, is inhuman and unfortunate. Every human being has their own likes and dislikes, but it could be sorted out amicably by sharing each other. Without any reasons, killing someone mercilessly at their own will is really painful,” said Brajesh Singh, president of AMBA.

Police have said cases have been registered in all the three incidents and investigations were on to nab the criminals.

Protesters bemoaned the fact that innocent people were being killed for no fault of theirs;

“Why is he killed? What has our brother done? I want them to think about it. We want a solution and lead a peaceful life. If we don’t get, what do we do? We have no choice, ” said Pappu a member of AMBA.

The victims of the shootings were all settlers from Bihar. (ANI)

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Famous Khajuraho dance festival begins in MP

February 27, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

Khajuraho (MP), Feb 27 (ANI): The annual week-long Khajuraho dance festival kick-started in Madhya Pradesh.

The classical dance festival in Khajuraho is staged against the backdrop of tenth century temples built by rulers of the Chandella dynasty.

Organized by Madhya Pradesh Tourism Department, the cultural extravaganza takes place at an open-air auditorium in front of the Chitragupta Temple dedicated to the Sun God and the Vishwanatha Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Khajuraho Dance Festival, though comparatively a dance festival of recent origin, has already become a legendary festival having earned a great deal of reputation among locals and foreigners.

The dances performed here are said to be truly divine with the wonderful backdrop of the sculptures of Khajuraho. The temples are brightly lit and are shimmering with the lights.

State Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan said that the government proposes to hold an international event soon at the tourist spot.

“Khajuraho is a reflection of the entire human lifestyle. It is a reflection of the Indian cultural heritage, it is a story in itself, and it is a way of living life. To promote this place as a tourist spot, we are thinking of ways to improve the festival. We are also proposing an international event soon after the elections and after the rainy season,” said Chauhan.

Among the Indian classic dances portrayed during the festival include Kathak, Odissi, Kathakali, Bharathanatyam, Kuchipudi and Manipuri.

The best performers of these dance forms are specially invited to the festival.

The festival offers an opportunity for amatuer artists too to rub shoulders with the exponents. For many of them, a performance in Khajuraho is the opportunity of a lifetime.

“This place is really very pure. The feeling of performing here is really good. The audience and ambience is good,” said Kasturi, an artist.

A cluster of Hindu, Buddhist and Jain Temples dating back to 950-1050 AD, known for its erotic sculptures, has endowed Khajuraho with international fame and recognition.

The festival was started by the Madhya Pradesh Government in 1975 and now entices the whole world. By Narendra Parmar(ANI)

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Manipur nursing council, a dream turns reality

February 18, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

Imphal, Feb.18 (ANI): With the holding of the first ever examination for the various nursing institutes in the State, the long cherished dream to have a Manipur Nursing Council has today become a reality.

It was the first nursing examination in Manipur under the Manipur Nursing council following the approval of the Council in the State by the government.

Manipur had been conducting the nursing examinations under the Assam Nursing Council (ANC) until July last year.

“Setting up the Manipur Nursing Council is very good. Earlier, when we had to go for our exams in Assam, transportation was difficult. But now, it is convenient and I am really happy,” said Ch. Bidyabati Devi, one Manipuri student.

“To have Manipur nursing council in Manipur is a great privilege for us, the students, especially because in the past years we were writing our exams in Assam Nursing council and it gets difficult. Now as a student of Manipur, we are thankful to the government as well for providing us Manipur Nursing council,” said Judith Shunate Hmar, a Manipuri student.

This will enable to take the exam in Manipur and save on the expenses incurred on travelling out of the state.

“I am very happy. There is no confusion during the examinations. I can solve any problem over here immediately and successfully with the help of my assistants, deputy and all the teachers, principal,” said Th. Bimola Devi, Registrar of the Manipur Nursing Council.

There are presently 1,334 students enrolled in the 19 nursing institutes operating in the state. Various initiatives are also being taken up to improve the infrastructure and other facilities of all the nursing institutes in the state. By L.C. K Singh(ANI)

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