Inner Line Permit ILP demand

Articulating the demand for passing a resolution for the implementation of Inner Line Permit system in the State Assembly, FREINDS adviser Kakchingtabam Behari Sharma has announced that he would go on a fast unto death stir if the Assembly fails to imp…

Articulating the demand for passing a resolution for the implementation of Inner Line Permit system in the State Assembly, FREINDS adviser Kakchingtabam Behari Sharma has announced that he would go on a fast unto death stir if the Assembly fails to implement the ILP system in the coming Monsoon session of the State Assembly Source The Sangai Express

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Ukhrul rally for Anthony Shimray’s release

The public campaign for unconditional release of Ningkhan Anthony Shimray, head of NSCN IM ‘s foreign affairs, is gaining momentum with a peaceful mass rally held today in Ukhrul town with high turnout of people including school children Source Hue…

The public campaign for unconditional release of Ningkhan Anthony Shimray, head of NSCN IM ‘s foreign affairs, is gaining momentum with a peaceful mass rally held today in Ukhrul town with high turnout of people including school children Source Hueiyen News Service Pamreiso Shimray

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NSCNIM to New Delhi Don’t play mischief

Amid series of raids and arrests in the houses of senior NSCN IM officials carried out by the security forces in ‘Nagalim’, the Naga outfit today tells the government of India that if it New Delhi wants to call off the cease fire, it must politely te…

Amid series of raids and arrests in the houses of senior NSCN IM officials carried out by the security forces in ‘Nagalim’, the Naga outfit today tells the government of India that if it New Delhi wants to call off the cease fire, it must politely tell the NSCN IM in an unambiguous voice instead of playing hypocrisies Source The Sangai Express Newmai News Network

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BRO confident of meeting deadline on ImphalJiribam highway

BRO commander Col Biloy Bahl has stated that BRO would certainly complete development work of Imphal Jiribam highway within the deadline set earlier Source The Sangai Express

BRO commander Col Biloy Bahl has stated that BRO would certainly complete development work of Imphal Jiribam highway within the deadline set earlier Source The Sangai Express

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Conference of Chief Ministers on Internal Security CM Ibobi demands NH Patrolling Scheme

Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh said that ensuring security of convoys carrying essential commodities along the two National Highway in Manipur had been of deep concern to the people of Manipur in view of its vulnerability to disturbance from …

Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh said that ensuring security of convoys carrying essential commodities along the two National Highway in Manipur had been of deep concern to the people of Manipur in view of its vulnerability to disturbance from armed militants Source Hueiyen News Service Manipur Information Centre

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CM demands national highways patrolling scheme during 12th plan

Manipur Information Centre New Delhi, April 16: Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh said that ensuring security of convoys carrying essential commodities along the two National Highway in Manipur had been of deep concern to the people of Manipur in view of its vulnerability to disturbance from armed militants. He drew the attention of the […]

Manipur Information Centre
New Delhi, April 16: Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh said that ensuring security of convoys carrying essential commodities along the two National Highway in Manipur had been of deep concern to the people of Manipur in view of its vulnerability to disturbance from armed militants. He drew the attention of the Ministry of Home Affairs to consider for a National Highway Patrolling scheme during the 12th Plan on fast track basis and viable long-term solution.
Participating at the Conference of Chief Ministers on Internal Security at Vigyan Bhawan, Maulana Azad Road here today, the Manipur Chief Minister in his speech, urged the Union Government to advice the Border Road Organisation to stick to the timeline of December 2013 for completing upgradation of National Highway 53 which connected Silcher in Assam to Imphal. He said that the National Highway 53 together with the Imphal to Moreh Sector of National Highway 39 was the backbone of the proposed Trans-Asian Highway. He also emphasized the need for improvement of the telecom connectivity along NH-53 for effective security of the convoys.
Manipur Chief Minister expressed his gratitude to the Union Home Minister for deploying a CRPF Bn for dedicated security to the Railways in the construction of Jiribam-Imphal Railway line. He urged the Centre for examine the feasibility of extending the railway line to border town of Moreh during Phase-III of the project, which would be the backbone of the Trans-Asian Highway.
He stated that the construction of the Rail Fed Oil Depot at Imphal by the Indian Oil Corporation was another key priority project to augment storage capacity of POL products in Manipur. He drew the attention the Union Government for completion of the Depot within the next two years and also for enhancing the LPG bottling capacity at the IOC’s LPG bottling plant at Sekmai from 600 MT to 2400 MT during the 12th Plan.
He stated that good infrastructure was an essential pre-requisite for the economic development the region. An improvement milestone in the direction was the operationalisation of night landing facility at the Imphal Airport. The State Government acquired 640 acres of land for upgradation the Imphal Airport to international standards. He drew the attention the Union Government to accord priority to the project under the Look East Policy.
The Chief Minister urged the Ministry of Home Affairs to sanction four Indian Reserved Battalions for protection of the 1500 MW Tipaimukh Hydro-Power Project to be executed by a joint venture company constituted by the NHPC, Sutlej Jal Vikas Nigam Ltd and the Government of Manipur and the 66 MW Loktak Downstream Hydro Electricity Project being taken up as a joint venture between NHPC Ltd and Government of Manipur
Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh also requested the Union Government to assist the State Government in obtaining assistance of the Japan International Co-operation Agency for the Project of Augmentation of Water for Imphal City with raw water from the Thoubal Multi Purpose Project.
Manipur Chief Minister reported that the State Government was taking steps to implement the Crime and Criminal Tracing Network and System Project in Manipur which would cover 101 police stations and 153 higher offices.
He also reported that the State Government successfully controlled ever the militant activities of the numerous Kuki Tribal Militant Groups by entering into a Tripartite Agreement for the Suspension of Operations over the last three years. To carry forward the momentum, two more militant groups namely UTLA and KRA were also included within the fold of the Tripartite Agreement on March 24 this year.
Although the larger valley-based militant groups had so far not responded to the State Government’s offer for a dialogue, the State Government signed a Tripartite Agreement with one smaller militant group namely the KCP(MC)-Lallumba faction in August 2010. The cadres were in the process of rehabilitation with assistance of the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Army and the Assam Rifles. He suggested the Union Government for consideration o absorbing the former militants in the CPOs by relaxing the recruitment norms.
Manipur Chief Minister also urged the Centre for establishment of a fully equipped and staffed Police Station in Khoupum in Tamenglong district to check the movement of the militants.
The Chief Minister also highlighted the importance of effective surveillance above the Indo-Myanmar border and expressed his happiness to learn that the Ministry of Home Affairs finalised to construct 4585 kms of roads, 113 helipads and 2 helibases along the Indo-Myanmar border. He said that the State Government endorsed the MHA’s proposal to deploy BSF as the dedicated Border Guarding Force for the Indo-Myanmar border. It would ensure effective surveillance along the sensitive and porous Indo-Myanmar border which was, at present, at the core of illegal arms and drugs smuggling and the unchecked trans-border movements of militants who were a threat to the internal security. He stressed the need for taking the core issue with clear foresight and in a sustained manner.
The Chief Minister also drew the attention of the MHA for accelerating the border fencing works and also settling the unsettled boundary pillars in Manipur Sector with Myanmar at appropriate level.
Manipur Home Minister Gaikhangam, Chief Secretary D.S.Poonia and Director General of Police Ratnakar Bral also attended the conference.
Inaugurating the Conference, the Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh stated that the situation in some of North-Eastern states had, however, remained complex. There was some improvement in terms of incidents of violence, but there was no question that much remained to be done to restore calm and eliminate extortion, kidnapping and other crimes by militant or extremist groups on the pretext of ethnic identity. The pilferage of development funds by militant groups was hurting the efforts of the government to improve the lives of the people of the region.
The Ptrime Minister emphasized the need for strengthening the law and order capabilities of the states concerned and in reasserting and rebuilding normal democratic political and developmental processes.
More proactive state police forces reducing reliance on central armed police forces would be a useful step forward. The Centre would continue to work with the states of the region to make this possible. He hoped that the implementation of infrastructure projects in the North-East would create conditions for the return of normalcy.
He was very happy that political processes of negotiation and dialogue were underway with several insurgent and ethnic separatist groups in the North-East that were committed to finding amicable solutions to their problems. These dialogues, which were being undertaken by the Ministry of Home Affairs in close consultation with the states concerned, were making steady headway.
The Centre would continue its support to capacity building and police modernisation efforts by the States. State governments were the primary responders in most internal security situations. He urged the States and Ministry of Home Affairs to carry forward police reform and modernisation to their logical conclusion.

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CM demands national highways patrolling scheme during 12th plan

Manipur Information Centre New Delhi, April 16: Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh said that ensuring security of convoys carrying essential commodities along the two National Highway in Manipur had been of deep concern to the people of Manipur in view of its vulnerability to disturbance from armed militants. He drew the attention of the […]

Manipur Information Centre
New Delhi, April 16: Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh said that ensuring security of convoys carrying essential commodities along the two National Highway in Manipur had been of deep concern to the people of Manipur in view of its vulnerability to disturbance from armed militants. He drew the attention of the Ministry of Home Affairs to consider for a National Highway Patrolling scheme during the 12th Plan on fast track basis and viable long-term solution.
Participating at the Conference of Chief Ministers on Internal Security at Vigyan Bhawan, Maulana Azad Road here today, the Manipur Chief Minister in his speech, urged the Union Government to advice the Border Road Organisation to stick to the timeline of December 2013 for completing upgradation of National Highway 53 which connected Silcher in Assam to Imphal. He said that the National Highway 53 together with the Imphal to Moreh Sector of National Highway 39 was the backbone of the proposed Trans-Asian Highway. He also emphasized the need for improvement of the telecom connectivity along NH-53 for effective security of the convoys.
Manipur Chief Minister expressed his gratitude to the Union Home Minister for deploying a CRPF Bn for dedicated security to the Railways in the construction of Jiribam-Imphal Railway line. He urged the Centre for examine the feasibility of extending the railway line to border town of Moreh during Phase-III of the project, which would be the backbone of the Trans-Asian Highway.
He stated that the construction of the Rail Fed Oil Depot at Imphal by the Indian Oil Corporation was another key priority project to augment storage capacity of POL products in Manipur. He drew the attention the Union Government for completion of the Depot within the next two years and also for enhancing the LPG bottling capacity at the IOC’s LPG bottling plant at Sekmai from 600 MT to 2400 MT during the 12th Plan.
He stated that good infrastructure was an essential pre-requisite for the economic development the region. An improvement milestone in the direction was the operationalisation of night landing facility at the Imphal Airport. The State Government acquired 640 acres of land for upgradation the Imphal Airport to international standards. He drew the attention the Union Government to accord priority to the project under the Look East Policy.
The Chief Minister urged the Ministry of Home Affairs to sanction four Indian Reserved Battalions for protection of the 1500 MW Tipaimukh Hydro-Power Project to be executed by a joint venture company constituted by the NHPC, Sutlej Jal Vikas Nigam Ltd and the Government of Manipur and the 66 MW Loktak Downstream Hydro Electricity Project being taken up as a joint venture between NHPC Ltd and Government of Manipur
Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh also requested the Union Government to assist the State Government in obtaining assistance of the Japan International Co-operation Agency for the Project of Augmentation of Water for Imphal City with raw water from the Thoubal Multi Purpose Project.
Manipur Chief Minister reported that the State Government was taking steps to implement the Crime and Criminal Tracing Network and System Project in Manipur which would cover 101 police stations and 153 higher offices.
He also reported that the State Government successfully controlled ever the militant activities of the numerous Kuki Tribal Militant Groups by entering into a Tripartite Agreement for the Suspension of Operations over the last three years. To carry forward the momentum, two more militant groups namely UTLA and KRA were also included within the fold of the Tripartite Agreement on March 24 this year.
Although the larger valley-based militant groups had so far not responded to the State Government’s offer for a dialogue, the State Government signed a Tripartite Agreement with one smaller militant group namely the KCP(MC)-Lallumba faction in August 2010. The cadres were in the process of rehabilitation with assistance of the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Army and the Assam Rifles. He suggested the Union Government for consideration o absorbing the former militants in the CPOs by relaxing the recruitment norms.
Manipur Chief Minister also urged the Centre for establishment of a fully equipped and staffed Police Station in Khoupum in Tamenglong district to check the movement of the militants.
The Chief Minister also highlighted the importance of effective surveillance above the Indo-Myanmar border and expressed his happiness to learn that the Ministry of Home Affairs finalised to construct 4585 kms of roads, 113 helipads and 2 helibases along the Indo-Myanmar border. He said that the State Government endorsed the MHA’s proposal to deploy BSF as the dedicated Border Guarding Force for the Indo-Myanmar border. It would ensure effective surveillance along the sensitive and porous Indo-Myanmar border which was, at present, at the core of illegal arms and drugs smuggling and the unchecked trans-border movements of militants who were a threat to the internal security. He stressed the need for taking the core issue with clear foresight and in a sustained manner.
The Chief Minister also drew the attention of the MHA for accelerating the border fencing works and also settling the unsettled boundary pillars in Manipur Sector with Myanmar at appropriate level.
Manipur Home Minister Gaikhangam, Chief Secretary D.S.Poonia and Director General of Police Ratnakar Bral also attended the conference.
Inaugurating the Conference, the Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh stated that the situation in some of North-Eastern states had, however, remained complex. There was some improvement in terms of incidents of violence, but there was no question that much remained to be done to restore calm and eliminate extortion, kidnapping and other crimes by militant or extremist groups on the pretext of ethnic identity. The pilferage of development funds by militant groups was hurting the efforts of the government to improve the lives of the people of the region.
The Ptrime Minister emphasized the need for strengthening the law and order capabilities of the states concerned and in reasserting and rebuilding normal democratic political and developmental processes.
More proactive state police forces reducing reliance on central armed police forces would be a useful step forward. The Centre would continue to work with the states of the region to make this possible. He hoped that the implementation of infrastructure projects in the North-East would create conditions for the return of normalcy.
He was very happy that political processes of negotiation and dialogue were underway with several insurgent and ethnic separatist groups in the North-East that were committed to finding amicable solutions to their problems. These dialogues, which were being undertaken by the Ministry of Home Affairs in close consultation with the states concerned, were making steady headway.
The Centre would continue its support to capacity building and police modernisation efforts by the States. State governments were the primary responders in most internal security situations. He urged the States and Ministry of Home Affairs to carry forward police reform and modernisation to their logical conclusion.

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Suspects to be nabbed for vandalising Bapu’s statue

Imphal. April 16 NNN: Ukhrul district police disclosed that they have listed some suspects involved in the ‘beheading’ of the statue of Mahatma Gandhi erected in Ukhrul town.K Kabib, the superintendent of police, Ukhrul district said the arrest of these suspects will be made in two days time. It may be mentioned that the the […]

Imphal. April 16 NNN: Ukhrul district police disclosed that they have listed some suspects involved in the ‘beheading’ of the statue of Mahatma Gandhi erected in Ukhrul town.K Kabib, the superintendent of police, Ukhrul district said the arrest of these suspects will be made in two days time.
It may be mentioned that the the statue of Mahatma Gandhi erected at Gandhi Chowk, opposite to Ukhrul Town Hall, about 50 metres away from Police Reserve line, near the office of the suprintendent of police, Ukhrul district, was found vandalized in the wee hours of Sunday, with the head of the statue of the ‘Father of the Nation’ missing. The news of the vandalization of the statue of Mahatma Gandhi had spread very fast in Ukhrul, and it has been condemned by Hunphun Executive Council as a ‘shameless act’ committed against the universal symbol of non-violence by miscreants. Two stone plates of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) located in different localities of Phungreitang West, Ukhrul district were also found destroyed by miscreants around the same time. Police had reportedly expressed suspicion that the two incidents are connected and might have been committed with a pre-plan to target Gandhi.

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Suspects to be nabbed for vandalising Bapu’s statue

Imphal. April 16 NNN: Ukhrul district police disclosed that they have listed some suspects involved in the ‘beheading’ of the statue of Mahatma Gandhi erected in Ukhrul town.K Kabib, the superintendent of police, Ukhrul district said the arrest of these suspects will be made in two days time. It may be mentioned that the the […]

Imphal. April 16 NNN: Ukhrul district police disclosed that they have listed some suspects involved in the ‘beheading’ of the statue of Mahatma Gandhi erected in Ukhrul town.K Kabib, the superintendent of police, Ukhrul district said the arrest of these suspects will be made in two days time.
It may be mentioned that the the statue of Mahatma Gandhi erected at Gandhi Chowk, opposite to Ukhrul Town Hall, about 50 metres away from Police Reserve line, near the office of the suprintendent of police, Ukhrul district, was found vandalized in the wee hours of Sunday, with the head of the statue of the ‘Father of the Nation’ missing. The news of the vandalization of the statue of Mahatma Gandhi had spread very fast in Ukhrul, and it has been condemned by Hunphun Executive Council as a ‘shameless act’ committed against the universal symbol of non-violence by miscreants. Two stone plates of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) located in different localities of Phungreitang West, Ukhrul district were also found destroyed by miscreants around the same time. Police had reportedly expressed suspicion that the two incidents are connected and might have been committed with a pre-plan to target Gandhi.

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GOC Red Shield div interacts with ex servicemen

MNS: Maj Gen Binoy Poonnen, VSM, GOC Red Shield Division interacted with the Armed Forces veterans at Senapati on 16 April 2012. The interaction was attended by 400 Ex-Servicemen from the Senapati and Tamenglong districts. The aim of this interaction was to enquire into the welfare of the Ex-Servicemen and to apprise them on latest […]

MNS: Maj Gen Binoy Poonnen, VSM, GOC Red Shield Division interacted with the Armed Forces veterans at Senapati on 16 April 2012. The interaction was attended by 400 Ex-Servicemen from the Senapati and Tamenglong districts. The aim of this interaction was to enquire into the welfare of the Ex-Servicemen and to apprise them on latest policy matters. The interaction provided an opportunity to the veterans to interact with the General and draw his attention towards matters of immediate concern.

During the course of the interaction, the unanimous opinion of the veterans was the neglect of Ex-Servicemen with no opportunities for re-employment upon termination of their service. The State of Manipur contributed a large proportion of personnel to the Armed Forces and hence it was incumbent upon the government to establish a formal redressal mechanism. Issues of immediate concern included the lack of reserved quota for Ex-Servicemen and their dependents in government jobs, as was existing in other states. Another long-standing issue has been the formal recognition of the Zila Sainik Board (ZSB) for Senapati district. The Senapati ZSB had received sanction from the Kendriya Sainik Board under the central government, in the year 1998, however till date, the Senapati district ZSB had not been approved by the State government. The ZSB is the primary, grass root-level forum which ensures that every Ex-Serviceman gets his rightful dues post-retirement and alleviates problems faced by the veterans in close coordination with the District administration. The Ex-Servicemen hoped that the newly elected government would pay heed to their legitimate demands. The veterans also pointed out that history was witness to the fact that hundreds of Manipuris had made the supreme sacrifice for the country, spanning from the British era till present day. The gathering urged the state government to construct a war memorial in the memory of all such soldiers as a token of remembrance and gratitude of the people.
Maj Gen Poonnen brought out that insurgency in the State had declined since the ceasefire arrangement with various UG groups. This had ushered in an era of progress and prosperity in the region.
The general congratulated the people of Senapati and Tamenglong district on the successful completion of free and fair elections recently. He remarked that this indicated a landmark victory for democracy and the people had displayed their defiance of the gun. He added that a large part of the credit goes to the Senapati brigade as well as to the Ex-Servicemen, who created an environment conducive to peace and tranquillity. The General said that the Ex-Servicemen are a well-disciplined part of the society who have spent their youth in the service of the nation. They were the epitome of national unity and integration at its best, who have now formed the threads of communal harmony within the state. The general encouraged the veterans to maintain this spirit of nationalism.
and assist the State towards achieving its

goal of lasting peace.

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GOC Red Shield div interacts with ex servicemen

MNS: Maj Gen Binoy Poonnen, VSM, GOC Red Shield Division interacted with the Armed Forces veterans at Senapati on 16 April 2012. The interaction was attended by 400 Ex-Servicemen from the Senapati and Tamenglong districts. The aim of this interaction was to enquire into the welfare of the Ex-Servicemen and to apprise them on latest […]

MNS: Maj Gen Binoy Poonnen, VSM, GOC Red Shield Division interacted with the Armed Forces veterans at Senapati on 16 April 2012. The interaction was attended by 400 Ex-Servicemen from the Senapati and Tamenglong districts. The aim of this interaction was to enquire into the welfare of the Ex-Servicemen and to apprise them on latest policy matters. The interaction provided an opportunity to the veterans to interact with the General and draw his attention towards matters of immediate concern.

During the course of the interaction, the unanimous opinion of the veterans was the neglect of Ex-Servicemen with no opportunities for re-employment upon termination of their service. The State of Manipur contributed a large proportion of personnel to the Armed Forces and hence it was incumbent upon the government to establish a formal redressal mechanism. Issues of immediate concern included the lack of reserved quota for Ex-Servicemen and their dependents in government jobs, as was existing in other states. Another long-standing issue has been the formal recognition of the Zila Sainik Board (ZSB) for Senapati district. The Senapati ZSB had received sanction from the Kendriya Sainik Board under the central government, in the year 1998, however till date, the Senapati district ZSB had not been approved by the State government. The ZSB is the primary, grass root-level forum which ensures that every Ex-Serviceman gets his rightful dues post-retirement and alleviates problems faced by the veterans in close coordination with the District administration. The Ex-Servicemen hoped that the newly elected government would pay heed to their legitimate demands. The veterans also pointed out that history was witness to the fact that hundreds of Manipuris had made the supreme sacrifice for the country, spanning from the British era till present day. The gathering urged the state government to construct a war memorial in the memory of all such soldiers as a token of remembrance and gratitude of the people.
Maj Gen Poonnen brought out that insurgency in the State had declined since the ceasefire arrangement with various UG groups. This had ushered in an era of progress and prosperity in the region.
The general congratulated the people of Senapati and Tamenglong district on the successful completion of free and fair elections recently. He remarked that this indicated a landmark victory for democracy and the people had displayed their defiance of the gun. He added that a large part of the credit goes to the Senapati brigade as well as to the Ex-Servicemen, who created an environment conducive to peace and tranquillity. The General said that the Ex-Servicemen are a well-disciplined part of the society who have spent their youth in the service of the nation. They were the epitome of national unity and integration at its best, who have now formed the threads of communal harmony within the state. The general encouraged the veterans to maintain this spirit of nationalism.
and assist the State towards achieving its

goal of lasting peace.

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FAM Tour for officers of Tourism Departments

MNS: The Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India, organized a familiarization (FAM) tour for the officers of Tourism Departments of the North-Eastern States in Guwahati, Gangtok & Kolkata from 9th to 14th April, 2012. Team Manipur was led by Shri KK Chhetry, Commissioner, Tourism, Govt of Manipur along with Dr K. Shyamsunder Singh, Deputy Director, […]

MNS: The Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India, organized a familiarization (FAM) tour for the officers of Tourism Departments of the North-Eastern States in Guwahati, Gangtok & Kolkata from 9th to 14th April, 2012. Team Manipur was led by Shri KK Chhetry, Commissioner, Tourism, Govt of Manipur along with Dr K. Shyamsunder Singh, Deputy Director, Tourism and Shri Rajeshor Thoudam, Architect of Tourism Department. All the NE States participated except for Nagaland and Tripura.
The objective of the FAM Tour was to familiarize the participants to the tourism related products, destinations, best practices of the States of Assam, Sikkim and West Bengal, and interaction with the local tour operators and the hoteliers.
In Guwahati, visits were organized to Hotel Kiranshree Portico, Kalakshetra, Silpagram, Hotel Grandeur and Mainland China Restaurant. Shri Subodh Kant Sahay, Union Tourism Minister also met with the NE Tourism Officials and inaugurated the largest river cruise vessel in India, the “Mahabaahu” on the Brahmaputra River. Few 5 star category hotels are coming up in the near future too.
In Gangtok, visits were organized to Denzong Regency and Mayfair Resort (a 5 star deluxe) and meeting and interaction with the State Government, hoteliers and tour operators. The cleanliness and peace of Gangtok were astonishing niche products of tourism.
In Kolkata, the hotel industry has taken a quantum leap. Sites visited the Taj Bengal and various heritage places. Best practices involving ecotourism were studied.
Team Manipur successfully showcased the USPs with regard to culture, sports and nature based tourism and made a fervent appeal to the tour operators to include Manipur in their tour and travel itineraries as tourism in India cannot grow without Manipur in particular and NE in general.

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FAM Tour for officers of Tourism Departments

MNS: The Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India, organized a familiarization (FAM) tour for the officers of Tourism Departments of the North-Eastern States in Guwahati, Gangtok & Kolkata from 9th to 14th April, 2012. Team Manipur was led by Shri KK Chhetry, Commissioner, Tourism, Govt of Manipur along with Dr K. Shyamsunder Singh, Deputy Director, […]

MNS: The Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India, organized a familiarization (FAM) tour for the officers of Tourism Departments of the North-Eastern States in Guwahati, Gangtok & Kolkata from 9th to 14th April, 2012. Team Manipur was led by Shri KK Chhetry, Commissioner, Tourism, Govt of Manipur along with Dr K. Shyamsunder Singh, Deputy Director, Tourism and Shri Rajeshor Thoudam, Architect of Tourism Department. All the NE States participated except for Nagaland and Tripura.
The objective of the FAM Tour was to familiarize the participants to the tourism related products, destinations, best practices of the States of Assam, Sikkim and West Bengal, and interaction with the local tour operators and the hoteliers.
In Guwahati, visits were organized to Hotel Kiranshree Portico, Kalakshetra, Silpagram, Hotel Grandeur and Mainland China Restaurant. Shri Subodh Kant Sahay, Union Tourism Minister also met with the NE Tourism Officials and inaugurated the largest river cruise vessel in India, the “Mahabaahu” on the Brahmaputra River. Few 5 star category hotels are coming up in the near future too.
In Gangtok, visits were organized to Denzong Regency and Mayfair Resort (a 5 star deluxe) and meeting and interaction with the State Government, hoteliers and tour operators. The cleanliness and peace of Gangtok were astonishing niche products of tourism.
In Kolkata, the hotel industry has taken a quantum leap. Sites visited the Taj Bengal and various heritage places. Best practices involving ecotourism were studied.
Team Manipur successfully showcased the USPs with regard to culture, sports and nature based tourism and made a fervent appeal to the tour operators to include Manipur in their tour and travel itineraries as tourism in India cannot grow without Manipur in particular and NE in general.

Read more / Original news source: http://manipur-mail.com/fam-tour-for-officers-of-tourism-departments/

State Tourism team attends familiarization tour

IMPHAL, April 16: The ministry of Tourism, government of India, organized a familiarization (FAM) tour… more »

IMPHAL, April 16: The ministry of Tourism, government of India, organized a familiarization (FAM) tour for the officers of Tourism departments of the North eastern states in Guwahati, Gangtok & Kolkata from April 9 to 14 April.

The team Manipur was led by Commissioner, Tourism, Govt of Manipur KK Chhetry, along with Deputy Director, Tourism Dr K Shyamsunder Singh, and Architect of Tourism Department Rajeshor Thoudam, according to an official statement of the Manipur Tourism department.

All the NE States participated except for Nagaland and Tripura.

The objective of the FAM tour was to familiarize the participants to the tourism related products, destinations, best practices of the states of Assam, Sikkim and West Bengal, and interaction with the local tour operators and the hoteliers, the statement added.

In Guwahati, visits were organized to Hotel Kiranshree Portico, Kalakshetra, Silpagram, Hotel Grandeur and Mainland China Restaurant.

Union Tourism Minister Subodh Kant Sahay also met with the NE tourism officials and inaugurated the largest river cruise vessel in India, the “Mahabaahu” on the Brahmaputra River. Few 5 star category hotels are coming up in the near future too, it added.

In Gangtok, visits were organized to Denzong Regency and Mayfair Resort (a 5 star deluxe) and meeting and interaction with the State Government, hoteliers and tour operators. The cleanliness and peace of Gangtok were astonishing niche products of tourism, the statement added.

Further according to the statement, in Kolkata, the hotel industry has taken a quantum leap. Sites visited the Taj Bengal and various heritage places. Best practices involving ecotourism were studied.

Team Manipur successfully showcased the USPs with regard to culture, sports and nature based tourism and made a fervent appeal to the tour operators to include Manipur in their tour and travel itineraries as tourism in India cannot grow without Manipur in particular and NE in general, the statement added.

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KCP observes 32nd anniversary

IMPHAL, April 16: The 32nd anniversary of the proscribed KCP was held on April 14… more »

IMPHAL, April 16: The 32nd anniversary of the proscribed KCP was held on April 14 with the main function organized at its GHQ.

O Yaima and the party’s information and publicity secretary H Porei attended the celebration as chief guest and president respectively, and, H Krity, deputy chief of army staff, MFL, comrade Mani Meitei, CO 131 Bn, MFL, Shyamjai, Khuman, Pamei, Manglemnganbi and Naotombi among others graced the ceremony as guests of honour, a release signed by Poirei on Monday said.

The major highlights of the anniversary celebration were inauguration of the function by the chief guest with the hoisting of the outfit’s flag, paying tributes to the comrades who had sacrificed their lives in the freedom struggle of the Kangleipak, giving the message by the party’s president, releasing the outfit’s quarterly magazine,”Langthengminasi Eikhoi”.

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Ukhrul rally demands Nikhan`s release

From John K Kaping UKHRUL, April:  Arrested NSCN-IM leader Nikhan supporters today took out a… more »

From John K Kaping
UKHRUL, April:  Arrested NSCN-IM leader Nikhan supporters today took out a rally demanding his immediate and unconditional release at Ukhrul town.

Thousands of Ukhrul locals participated in the massive rally holding placards that read, “we stand united to Ningkhan”,”we demand unconditional release of Ningkhan Anthony Shimray”, “we demand meaningful ceasefire”, “Is NIA above the law”, “Ningkhan is a Peace loving man” et al.

The rallyists marched from two opposite directions in Ukhrul town, one starting from Hundung junction in the south street and the other from Ukhrul Mission Ground in the North street and later emerged at Tangkhul Naga Long (TNL) ground for a public discussion and declaration on the crucial matter under the main banner with Ningkhan`s photograph hung above the public platform imprinted as ” release Anthony Shimray” “release all Political Prisoners.”

The main speakers of the public discussion included president of the Tangkhul Naga Wungnao Long, TNWL (Tangkhul Headmen Council) AS Vaomi, president Tangkhul Students` Union, TKS Yangmi Khapai, TNL vice-president N Tuikhar, Tangkhul Women`s League, TSL vice resident K Athar, Tangkhul Youth Council, TMNL presaident Ningkhan Shang and Naga Peoples` Movement for Human Rights senior member HungyoHong.

The massive public gathering at the end evoked a resolution to fight till the last if the Government of India does not release the NSCN leader in immediate un-conditional release whatsoever.

The memorandum jointly signed by TNL, TKS, TNWL, TSL and TMNL, the four civil societies of the Tangkhul Naga community was submitted to the Prime Minister of India through Ukhrul Deputy Commissioner.

The programme was organized by “Free Ningkhan Programme Committee”, during the public rally all shops, vehicular and peoples` movements across the district headquarter remained stand still.

It can be stated that various forms of “free Ningkhan” demand movements including  “Sit-in Protest”, “Post Cards Campaign” etc. etc. have been so far staged in Ukhrul district headquarter earlier by the apex civil bodies.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/04/ukhrul-rally-demands-nikhans-release/

Reception Ceremony

IMPHAL, Apr 16:A reception ceremony of Karam Shyam, MLA, 20-Langthabal Assembly Constituency was held today… more »

IMPHAL, Apr 16:A reception ceremony of Karam Shyam, MLA, 20-Langthabal Assembly Constituency was held today at Chajing Cricket Ground organized by the Development Committee Lilong Chajing.    

“I have fulfilled most of the promises which I’ve made before the election. Let’s work honestly for the development and to bring political change in the state. Let’s not act partially and cooperate with me and I’ll cooperate with u. There will be no more electricity and water shortage in the area”, said MLA Karam Shyam during the reception function.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/04/reception-ceremony/

AR dedicates community hall

IMPHAL, Apr 16: 15 Assam Rifles of 9 Sector under HQ IGAR (South) constructed a… more »

IMPHAL, Apr 16: 15 Assam Rifles of 9 Sector under HQ IGAR (South) constructed a community hall at Lisamtok village under Assam Rifles Military Civic Action program. The community hall was dedicated to the village authority by commandant 15 Assam Rifles in a ceremony at Lisamtok.

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CCpur students want govt to act on ALTOS-bus drivers spate

From Kaimuanthang LAMKA, April 16: Amidst wide concern over  the ongoing discord between the All… more »

From Kaimuanthang
LAMKA, April 16: Amidst wide concern over  the ongoing discord between the All Lamka Taxi Onwers Society , ALTOS, and the Imphal- Churachandpur Bus Owners and Workers Association , the Chuurachandpur District Students Union, CDSU, an apex body of the district based students` organisation expressing its deep concern condemned in the strongest term the reported Bus burning which took place earlier Keishampat leading to the death of two precious lives.

Terming the act as barbaric, the CDSU has called upon the state government in favour of bringing about an amicable settlement of the stalemate.

The student body in its press release said the student body had submitted a representation to the Transport department saying that on failure of the authorities to bring an amicable solution to the issue, the student body is all set to bring up every possible course of action in the interest of the general public.

It has further urged the government to book the culprits in the interest of the general public.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/04/ccpur-students-want-govt-to-act-on-altosbus-drivers-spate/

DESAM elects executives

IMPHAL, Apr 16: A meeting of the DESAM Bishnupur district was held today with the… more »

IMPHAL, Apr 16: A meeting of the DESAM Bishnupur district was held today with the DESAM HQ president WM Islauddin and the students of the district. The meeting has reformed DESAM Bishnupur district council and elected L Bullet Meitei as president, N Edision Meitei as vice president, Ph Baleshwor Singh as secretary general and other 9 executives for the term 2012-13.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/04/desam-elects-executives/