March 24, 2012 – Page 2

Two more rebel groups join peace process

With the United Tribal Liberation Army ULTA and Pakan Reunification Army PRA formally entering into a peace pact with the Government today, the number of armed organisations under the suspension of operation SoO truce reached 22 Source The Sa…

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ANSAM demands Shimray’s release

The arrest of Anthony Ningkhan Shimray suggest that there is no honour in the numerous ceasefire agreements that the Government of India has entered into and peace talks do not hold any value, president of All Naga Students’ Association, Manipur ANSAM…

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TB Day observed statewide

Joining rest of the globe, the World Tuberculosis TB Day was also observed by different organisations in different parts of the state today Source Hueiyen News Service

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Martyrs Park inaugurated

As part of the beautification drive of Leimakhong military garrison launched by General Officer Commanding of the Red Shield Division Maj Gen Binoy Poonnen, Rajeev Memorial Park was inaugurated today Source The Sangai Express

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Ist Debajani Leima Memorial Award

In commemoration of the 27th death anniversary of Lukram Debjani Leima, Debjani Leima Foundation DLF and Manipur Debating Society would be organizing a state level debating competition Graduate above for presentation of Ist Debajani Leima Memorial…

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Delayed bill

Even as construction of K Leihaoram Primary School building in Ukhrul district was completed and inaugurated wayback on May 12, 2011, pending bill of the work has not been released till date Source The Sangai Express

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Tangkhul traditional games to rekindle at Raizan meet

In the 16th Raizan student’s conference underway at Ningthi village, the Tangkhul traditional games that have for long been out of practice, will rekindle with hundreds of youth taking part in the competition Source Hueiyen News Service Pamreiso…

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Soldiers remembered on AR Day

Inspector General Assam Rifles south Maj Gen UK Gurung expressed confidence that peace and tranquillity will be restored in Manipur earlier than expected Source The Sangai Express

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Woman gangraped, four accused arrested

Four persons have been arrested by the police including two personnel of Indian Reserve Battalion IRB for raping a woman at Keinou Awang Leikai under Bishnupur district on March 22 Source Hueiyen News Service

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MACS staff soften strike posture

Following joint appeal by rights group and civil society organisations the agitating staff of Manipur AIDS Control society MACS have decided to relax their stand and dispense provide ART drugs for a five day period with immediate effect Source The…

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Homage paid to brave AR soldiers

In commemoration of the 177th Raising Day of Assam Rifles, a wreath laying ceremony was held at Assam Rifles War Memorial at Kangla today and paid homage to the brave AR soldiers who laid down their lives in the service of the nation Source Hueiyen …

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Meeting condemns rape of housewife

In connection with the alleged gangrape of a housewife a public meeting was held at the Thanilkhun Ward No 7 community hall in Bishnupur district today Source The Sangai Express

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ZUF opposes oil exploration

Zeliangrong United Front ZUF has opposed the oil exploration process, the proposed Tipaimukh dam project and any attempt to exploit the natural resources in the areas inhabited by the Zeliangrongs, and kin tribes Inpui, Chiru, Kharam and Kom Source…

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World TB Day observed

Tuberculosis is curable by 85 per cent through DOT system, said Health Minister Phungzathang Tonsing Source The Sangai Express

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Rally against Chakpi Dam held

A public rally was organised yesterday at Chakpikarong Subdivisional Headquarters in Chandel district against the construction of Chakpi Multipurpose Project under the aegis of Anal Naga Taangpi ANTA , according to a statement issued by ANTA Source …

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Fish fry for the Manipuri soul – Times of India

Fish fry for the Manipuri soulTimes of IndiaBachi Karkaria writes about a film that puts that battle in perspective Fried fish is served first, the 'chicken soup' comes later, and by the time we reach the chaotic 'premiere' , we have ma…

Fish fry for the Manipuri soul
Times of India
Bachi Karkaria writes about a film that puts that battle in perspective Fried fish is served first, the 'chicken soup' comes later, and by the time we reach the chaotic 'premiere' , we have made a rivetting journey through Manipuri cinema .
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Naga organisations sceptical of peace parleys

Mail News Service
Imphal, Mar 24: Naga Women’s Union (NWU) , All Naga Students’ Association, Manipur (ANSAM), Naga peoples Movement for Human Rights (NPMHR) today said in a joint statement,
The Government of India has initiated peace negotiations and peace talks with many insurgent groups in the northeast and currently has formal ceasefire and suspension of operations with as many as 31 groups in the region but we are very concerned about the outcome of these processes as we have every reason to doubt the sincerity of the Government of India to resolve the issue of political unrest with the groups they are engaged with.
The continuing fratricidal violence and killings, the splintering of groups and the formation of many new groups not only demonstrates how incapable are these processes but it also clearly shows the lack of political will and the absence of clarity and direction to resolve conflicts in the northeast.
We have instead, been witnessing a surge of arrests and detention of key leaders who matter in the success of these process of negotiation and peace talks. Many leaders have been arrested, jailed and made immobile.
On September 27, 2010, Anthony Ningkhan Shimray, Head of Foreign Affairs, National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) disappeared after he landed at Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan International(Nepal). He was on his way to attend the peace talks between Government of India (GOI) and NSCN.
Five days later India admitted to arresting him. Subsequently, he has been languishing in Tihar Central Jail, New Delhi, on charges of procuring arms and waging war against the State (India).It is important to point out that the Government of India by arresting Anthony Ningkhan Shimray in such a manner not only violated its own laws and the national sovereignty and the law in Nepal with its unlawful abduction/arrest of Anthony on Nepalese soil, but has also violated the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance, to which India is a signatory.
The arrest was made despite the fact that Anthony Ningkhan Shimray had actively participated in the peace talks as part of the NSCN’s negotiating team. Government of India cannot deny that he is one of the prominent leaders in the peace talk and jailing him bears testament of their insincerity and their complete disregard for all the effort that has gone in to initiate peace talk with NSCN. His arrest also strongly suggests that there is no honour in the numerous ceasefire agreements that the Government of India has entered into and peace talks do not hold any value.
If this is the way key leaders in the peace talks are treated how do we expect solutions and results out of the many ceasefire agreements and peace talks.

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Farewell of 34th souls of Sainik School Imphal

MNS: A Befitting farewell party was given to Class XII Cadets (34th SOULS) of Sainik School Imphal on 24 March 2012 with great pomp and show. Class XII had their last Paper of the Board Exam on Saturday and they are leaving after Seven years of stay in the school. On the auspicious occasion, the parents of the cadets were invited to share the feelings of their wards. A heart rending farewell song was presented by class VIII cadets during the function. Each of Class XII cadets was given opportunity to speak and interact with everyone as well as to share experiences of their stay at the school.
A grand lunch was also organized in the Cadets’ Mess. Lastly Col (Dr) Ravi Kumar, the school Principal addressed the outgoing cadets motivating them to outshine in their respective chosen careers and bring laurels to the school. The school mementoes were presented by the Principal to them at the end of Grand function.

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Four held in rape case

Mail News Service
Imphal, Mar 24: A team of Bishnupur Police apprehended four persons including a havildar and a rifleman of First IRB who were involved in the rape of a forty year old woman at a field at Irom Meijrao on March 22 around two a.m.
The accused were produced before media at the official room of SP, Bishnupur yesterday. The rapists were identified as Laikhuram Rojit (28) near JN Hospital Chungkham Ibomcha alias Inga (27) Thongju Boroi Makhong ( havildar, first IRB posted at Sangaipat Seri Project ) Salam Bijen (34), Uripok, Kshetrimayum Kenedy alias Dungi (37) Kongpal Chanam Leikai. He is also the rifleman of First IRB. The SP said, the woman along with her brother came towards Imphal from Khoupum is a Shaktiman along with 40 Kgs of Chillies to sell the same in Imphal. When they reached near Keinou Awang Leikai four persons coming in a santro car overpowered them and looted Rs. 6500 in cach, two mobile handset and 40 kgs of chillies. The woman was forcibly pushed inside the car and drove towards Irom Meijrao where she was raped however police recovered the looted items including one country made pistol and car.Meanwhile, the All Zeliangrong Students Union terms that the act of rape is a crime against humanity which should be condemned by one and all.
“We condemned the brutal thrashing of the Tata Shaktiman driver Mr. Sathairung Kamei (35) S/o Chadimei of Luwang Khunnou, Khoupum by accused before whisking away the unfortunate victim.
“Therefore, we demand immediate punishment of those found guilty according to the law and ensure no such inhuman act committed by security personnel in future. Adequate and immediate medical and psychological reparation and rehabilitation be given to victim and family,” the Zeliangrong students’ body said.
It then added that the AZSU shares the pain and agony with the victim’s family.

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On the move… – Deccan Herald

Deccan HeraldOn the move…Deccan HeraldTo the average Indian, an inevitable set of images take stage on the mind when you say 'Manipur': amazing Irom Sharmila, who has been on a hunger strike against the Armed Forces Special Powers Act for 12 …

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On the move…
Deccan Herald
To the average Indian, an inevitable set of images take stage on the mind when you say 'Manipur': amazing Irom Sharmila, who has been on a hunger strike against the Armed Forces Special Powers Act for 12 years now; the mesmerising, swirling movements …

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