Congress confidence waning, looks for allies to form Government

In spite of its earlier claims that it would come out as the single largest party in the recently held State Assembly Election it seems that Congress party has lost its confidence and finally decided to ally with other political parties to form the ne…

In spite of its earlier claims that it would come out as the single largest party in the recently held State Assembly Election it seems that Congress party has lost its confidence and finally decided to ally with other political parties to form the next government Source Hueiyen News Service

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ECI appoints 3 special observers to monitor photo comparison task Poll code Certain restrictions relaxed

To look into the work of comparing photographs of voters taken on polling day with the photographs affixed on their Elector Photo Identity Cards EPICs being done by District Election Officers and Returning Officers as well as to study the merits of …

To look into the work of comparing photographs of voters taken on polling day with the photographs affixed on their Elector Photo Identity Cards EPICs being done by District Election Officers and Returning Officers as well as to study the merits of the demands for re poll, the Election Commission of India has appointed three special observers Source The Sangai Express

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MPCC chief confident of scoring magic number

Despite the combined stand put up by the Opposition through the formation of the PDF and rebels’ threats, the ruling Congress is confident of securing the needed number to form the next Government for the third consecutive term Source The Sangai Exp…

Despite the combined stand put up by the Opposition through the formation of the PDF and rebels’ threats, the ruling Congress is confident of securing the needed number to form the next Government for the third consecutive term Source The Sangai Express

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New traffic system from Feb 13

As an experimental measure to reduce traffic congestion, the Government has decided to ban entry of vehicles in Paona Keithel and Thangal Keithel from February 13 Source The Sangai Express

As an experimental measure to reduce traffic congestion, the Government has decided to ban entry of vehicles in Paona Keithel and Thangal Keithel from February 13 Source The Sangai Express

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NSCN leader produced before NIA special court Betrayal accusation finger at Delhi

Anthony Shimray, Head of Foreign Affairs of the NSCN IM was produced before the Special Court of NIA today at Patiala in New Delhi Source The Sangai Express

Anthony Shimray, Head of Foreign Affairs of the NSCN IM was produced before the Special Court of NIA today at Patiala in New Delhi Source The Sangai Express

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Apex court nixes army chief`s age plea

NEW DELHI, Feb 10: In a major blow to Indian Army chief General V.K. Singh,… more »

NEW DELHI, Feb 10: In a major blow to Indian Army chief General V.K. Singh, the Supreme Court Friday refused to entertain his plea challenging a government order setting his birth date as May 10, 1950 and said it will be forced to dump it if he did not withdraw it.

The court order has left Gen. Singh with little option over his dragging contention that he was actually born on May 10, 1951 `“ not 1950 `“ and that the issue concerned his `honour and integrity`.

Hearing his petition at the admission stage, the apex court also asked the army chief to honour his letters of 2008 and 2009 accepting 1950 as his birth year.

It noted that the government order recognising his birth year as 1950 does not suffer from perversity and was not grossly erroneous.

It pointed out that some `threshold` documents Gen. Singh had submitted to the government too maintained that he was born in 1950.

The documents relate to the records of the Union Public Service Commission, the National Defence Academy and the Indian Military Academy.

The court said there was no prejudice vis-a-vis Gen. Singh and that the government had full faith in him.

Earlier in the day, the government told the court that it had withdrawn a Dec 30, 2011 order rejecting Gen. Singh`™s plea to reconcile his birth date to May 10, 1950 `” which prompted him to move the court.

Attorney General G.E. Vahanvati told the court that the government had acted in response to a Feb 3 apex court querry whether it was willing to withdraw the order.

The court had then said that the Dec 30, 2011 order was `vitiated` by opinion given by Vahanvati in July 2011 that led the government to reject the army chief`™s request on his age.

While the army chief maintains that he was born in 1951, the government insists he was born a year earlier.

The discrepancy was pointed out by the Military Secretary`™s branch in 2006 when Gen. Singh was being considered for promotion as corps commander.

Since then, all his promotions, including as army commander in 2008 and army chief in 2010, were made on the basis that he was born in 1950.

If 1950 is taken as Gen. Singh`™s year of birth, he would have to retire in May. If the year is taken as 1951, he would retire in March 2013.

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School sports meet kicks off

IMPHAL, Feb 10: The 4th School Meet began today with a parade by school children… more »

IMPHAL, Feb 10: The 4th School Meet began today with a parade by school children from all over the state at the Khuman Lampak Main Stadium. Special secretary of Education (S) Suresh Babu received the salute as the chief guest of the ceremony.

In his speech, Suresh Babu encouraged the students to take up their academics and sports with equal enthusiasm asserting that combining the two will reap optimal benefit.

More than 800 athletes and 20 officials are taking part in the meet. Each district has sent a squad of 90 athletes and two officials. However, the openining function which was to begin at 9.30 am was delayed by over two hours owing to the tardiness of chief guest who arrived behind schedule causing difficulties to the people who had congregated and simultaneously delaying the start of competition.

The football competition kicked off with Imphal West district scoring an easy 7-0 win over Senapati district. In athletics, Md Faroouque and Abemsana, both representing Thoubal district, emerged the fastest junior boy and girl winning the 100m race with timings of 12.14s and 14.56s respectively.

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Children`s film festival

IMPHAL, Feb 10: Manipur Film Development Corporation (MFDC) will organized the 3rd Children`™s Film Festival… more »

IMPHAL, Feb 10: Manipur Film Development Corporation (MFDC) will organized the 3rd Children`™s Film Festival at Imphal from February 20-21. Some selected good films will be screened in the festival. Interested school authorities may contact the MFDC for participation.

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MSF revokes ban

IMPHAL, Feb 10: Manipuri Students`™ Federation (MSF) has revoked the ban on conducting lottery for… more »

IMPHAL, Feb 10: Manipuri Students`™ Federation (MSF) has revoked the ban on conducting lottery for admission to Catholic/ Mission schools in the state. The federation has also urged all concerned to implement the Right to Education Act effectively, stated a release.

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Vety website launched

IMPHAL, Feb 10: The official website of state veterinary department (www.vetymanipur.nic.in) was launched today in… more »

IMPHAL, Feb 10: The official website of state veterinary department (www.vetymanipur.nic.in) was launched today in a function held at the office chamber of veterinary director, Sanjenthong, Imphal.

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National Integration Tour

IMPHAL, Feb 10: With an objective to encourage youths and students to come out from… more »

IMPHAL, Feb 10: With an objective to encourage youths and students to come out from the scourge of terrorism and match the other parts of the country in regard to peace and development, 10 Assam Rifles of Loktak Brigade organized a 15 days National Integration tour to Bangalore, Chennai and Hyderabad. The tour was flagged off today by Brigadier Laove Verma at a ceremony held at the Headquarter of Loktak Brigade in Bishnupur today. Altogether 18 students and two teachers from different ethnic tribes are taking part in the tour which will return back to Imphal on February 25, 2012.

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Chandel sports meet

IMPAHL, Feb 10: Chandel, Feb 10: The six-day long 29th sports meet, 2012 organised by… more »

IMPAHL, Feb 10: Chandel, Feb 10: The six-day long 29th sports meet, 2012 organised by Sulam Area Sporting Association, Chandel was opened on February 7 by former president of ANTA, TS Warngam. During his address, Warngam urged the youths of Sulam to foster mutual understanding, peace and harmony though such sports meet. The meet is being participated by players from 25 clubs in the area. The disciplines which will be competed are long jump, high jump, football, volleyball etc. The inaugural function was participated by SK Sito Lamkang, president LNKR as guest of honour and Angningwar Moyon as president.

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Squad for friendly against Japan announced

IMPAHL, Feb 10: The 20-member squad which will represent the state in the friendly match… more »

IMPAHL, Feb 10: The 20-member squad which will represent the state in the friendly match against Japanese side FC Kickers has been announced. The players are goal keepers: S Jiten, Mutum Raj; defenders: K Benjamin, Y Hemanta, K Priyokumar, W Ngouba, S Piba, L Ratan, L Romio; mid-fielders: L Gouro, Ng Tomarjit, Bengkok N, S Manimohan, E Abocha, H Chakravarty, O Pitler; forwards: I Nilakumar, Kh Naoton, Th Vandona, L Gogocha. The match will be played at Khuman Lampak Main Stadium on February 19.

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Hazari polo

IMPAHL, Feb 10: The semifinalists for the N Hazari Memorial Polo Tournament, 2012 have been… more »

IMPAHL, Feb 10: The semifinalists for the N Hazari Memorial Polo Tournament, 2012 have been identified with Tekcham Polo Club and MPSC (A) claiming the last two spots and a clash for a place in the final. In the other semi-final Khurai Polo Club (A) will meet Singjamei Polo Club. Today TPC got the better of Imphal Riding Club 4-3 in the third quarterfinals while MPSC (A) mauled New Star Polo Club 9-2 in fourth.

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Uniform fee structure

Leader Writer: Hrishikesh Angom Education once regarded as `sacred` has become a `commodity` in today`™s… more »

Leader Writer: Hrishikesh Angom
Education once regarded as `sacred` has become a `commodity` in today`™s highly commercialized world. Many private firms take keen interests in establishing educational institutions not to enlighten the society but for profits. At the beginning of every new academic session, media houses are wadded with advertisements of numerous institutions featuring their buildings, classrooms, laboratories and so on to lure the students. The outcome of such commercials is abnormal hike in admission and monthly tuition fees.

As far as Manipur is concerned, people have almost lost faith in the government schools. Even those government schools which once pioneered education in the state are now on sharp decline. The government schools are almost defunct though crores of rupees are being spent for the implementation of schemes like SSA and RMSA. In such a scenario, students irrespective of their financial backgrounds are being enrolled in private schools spread all over the entire state. The performance of these private schools is quite commendable as it is evident from the results of Board examinations. However, there seems to be a division amongst students on the basis of school fees. Some private schools charge much higher school fees on the ground that they have well-developed infrastructures. This non-uniform fee structure in private schools has been a factor for discrimination amongst students.

The recent decision of AMSU with regard to maintaining uniform fee structure for all private schools in the state must be welcomed by all. This will help in ushering into a new era of education. Students would not mind the differences whether they study in schools with good infrastructures or not. After all sincerity and efficiency of teachers drive the schools forward and not simply because of the infrastructures. In one way, uniform fee structure will give equal opportunities to students to have quality education without any discrimination. The students`™ bodies along with the association of private schools should try to implement the proposed fee structure as early as possible.

Here, the government should also encourage the private schools by providing grant-in-aid and other assistances for development of the schools. The education department has wasted enough in the government schools and there is still no sign of revival. The state government should also take the initiative to fix uniform fee structure for the private schools in the state. The education department should not remain as a silent spectator in such crucial matters. The students`™ bodies are indeed the `beacon` of the society. They have done so much beyond their capacities just to bring up the society in so many aspects. Uniform fee structure is a revolutionary step towards ending the differences amongst students. Moreover, this will also be a good lesson to the businessmen who are trying to convert schools into profitable commercial institutions.

The time has come for the general public to realize the reality of the present society. People should be thankful to the almighty that there are still some persons to guide them to the right path. The society has been totally spoilt by the men in power. The future of youths in this state is blurred. The state authorities could not even conduct the civil services examination fairly. It is the students`™ bodies of the state who have raised voices against the corrupt government officials. The people of the state might have been easily misguided if they were no such watchdogs in the society. The future of the state lies in the future of the students. All students must be treated equally and they must be given equal opportunities. Uniform fee structure will somehow remove `division` amongst students. Whether rich or poor, students will get the same opportunity to study in any of the private schools of the state. Discrimination and division will be ultimately be shed off once this policy of uniform fee structure for private schools is implemented in the state.

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Manipur Film Development Corporation To Organise Animation Workshop

IMPHAL, Feb 10: The Manipur Film Development Corporation (MFDC) Ltd is organising an Animation Workshop cum Production at the office complex of Manipur Film Development Corporation Ltd, Palace Gate,…

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We will get enough numbers to form govt, says MPCC president – Times of India

We will get enough numbers to form govt, says MPCC presidentTimes of IndiaCongress contested all 60 seats in the 10th assembly election amid a ban imposed on it by 'CorCom', an apex body of seven underground outfits operating in Manipur. The re…

We will get enough numbers to form govt, says MPCC president
Times of India
Congress contested all 60 seats in the 10th assembly election amid a ban imposed on it by 'CorCom', an apex body of seven underground outfits operating in Manipur. The rebels even attacked the residences of various party candidates and workers in the

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Poll-bound States: Airport witnesses huge cash movements – Daily Pioneer

Poll-bound States: Airport witnesses huge cash movementsDaily PioneerWith elections in Punjab, Uttarakhand and Manipur over and due in Uttar Pradesh, Manipur and Goa, movement of huge amount of cash, to and fro from the election-bound States, is rife a…

Poll-bound States: Airport witnesses huge cash movements
Daily Pioneer
With elections in Punjab, Uttarakhand and Manipur over and due in Uttar Pradesh, Manipur and Goa, movement of huge amount of cash, to and fro from the election-bound States, is rife at the Delhi Airport. Security agencies speculate the rampant cash

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