Tagore Award for N Kunjamohan Singh

Noted writer N Kunjamohan Singh has been selected for the Tagore Literature Award instituted by the Embassy of Korea and sponsored by M s Samsung Electronics, India Limited Source The Sangai Express

Noted writer N Kunjamohan Singh has been selected for the Tagore Literature Award instituted by the Embassy of Korea and sponsored by M s Samsung Electronics, India Limited Source The Sangai Express

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Richard Loitam’s Case Has The Govt Been Fibbing State CM did nothing at all, claim student organisations

The State Government never spoke a word to the Government of Karnataka to find out the facts and circumstances leading to the death of Loitam Richard, alleged the six student bodies which are spearheading a sustained agitation demanding justice regardi…

The State Government never spoke a word to the Government of Karnataka to find out the facts and circumstances leading to the death of Loitam Richard, alleged the six student bodies which are spearheading a sustained agitation demanding justice regarding the controversial death of Richard Source The Sangai Express

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Transporters adopt hawkish stand against FCI GM order

Demanding revocation of the ‘movement order’ issued by the General Manager of Food Corporation of India Regional Office Nagaland Manipur Region with regard to shipment of the June quota of PDS items from the Dimapur godown, Transporters and Drivers’ …

Demanding revocation of the ‘movement order’ issued by the General Manager of Food Corporation of India Regional Office Nagaland Manipur Region with regard to shipment of the June quota of PDS items from the Dimapur godown, Transporters and Drivers’ Council TDC has asserted that it would bar unloading of the PDS items at Sangaiprou and Koirengei godowns if the ‘movement order’ is not rectified within June 16 Source The Sangai Express

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IndoMyanmar Border trade

To look into all issues related with Indo Myanmar border trade and its growth, an 11 member strong high level committee has been constituted at the initiative of the Government of India Source The Sangai Express

To look into all issues related with Indo Myanmar border trade and its growth, an 11 member strong high level committee has been constituted at the initiative of the Government of India Source The Sangai Express

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Kongba River bank strengthened

The Kongba river bank from Bashikhong section upto Kongba Irong has been strengthened with additional layer of earth, which Irrigation and Flood Control Department Flood Control Division Assistant Engineer Liyakat said would prevent overflowing of th…

The Kongba river bank from Bashikhong section upto Kongba Irong has been strengthened with additional layer of earth, which Irrigation and Flood Control Department Flood Control Division Assistant Engineer Liyakat said would prevent overflowing of the river water during the monsoon season Source The Sangai Express

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SFI approves new office bearers

The annual conference of Students’ Federation of India, Manipur State Committee has approved appointment of new bearers besides adopting a 14 point resolution, said Committee secretary Pari Luwang Source The Sangai Express

The annual conference of Students’ Federation of India, Manipur State Committee has approved appointment of new bearers besides adopting a 14 point resolution, said Committee secretary Pari Luwang Source The Sangai Express

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PMT successful students feted

Millennium Institute of Sciences, Mayai Koibi organized a felicitation programme today for its students who excelled in the recent MBBS BDS Examination Source The Sangai Express

Millennium Institute of Sciences, Mayai Koibi organized a felicitation programme today for its students who excelled in the recent MBBS BDS Examination Source The Sangai Express

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Of bandhs and blockades – Is legislation the way out ? – E-Pao.net

Of bandhs and blockades – Is legislation the way out ?E-Pao.netAs we have pointed out through this column earlier, summer is that time of year in Manipur when the state remain embroils in some sort of agitations over one …and more »

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Richard murder case: State Govt cheats people – E-Pao.net

KanglaOnlineRichard murder case: State Govt cheats peopleE-Pao.netImphal, June 12 2012: Although the Government of Manipur has time and again assured the people of the state that it has contacted and pressed the Karnataka …`No initiative from state o…


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Three non-Manipuri gold stealers nabbed at Kakching – E-Pao.net

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Intellectual Deficits and State of Affairs in Manipur – KanglaOnline

Intellectual Deficits and State of Affairs in ManipurKanglaOnlineI suppose, except for those who are in a denial mode for obvious reasons, the state of affairs in Manipur is bad, if not worse, for a long time. And any attempt to …and more »

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Army lashes out at NSCN (IM)

Mail News Service Imphal, June 12 : The Red Shield Division has strongly rebutted the claims of NSCN (IM) on the AR-ZUF nexus published in Newspapers on 12 Jun 12. This is a serious attempt by NSCN (IM) to malign the image of 10 AR under Red Shield Division which is working tirelessly to ensure […]

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Imphal, June 12 : The Red Shield Division has strongly rebutted the claims of NSCN (IM) on the AR-ZUF nexus published in Newspapers on 12 Jun 12. This is a serious attempt by NSCN (IM) to malign the image of 10 AR under Red Shield Division which is working tirelessly to ensure peace in the Nonei area. The Assam Rifles under the Red Shield Division has a clear mandate of not allowing any armed movement of underground groups in the area under its responsibility. The public meetings and pamphlet campaigns undertaken by the Red Shield Division against intimidation of the local population by armed groups has not only made the population more aware but has also strongly weaned the masses out of the fear psychosis created in their minds by the under grounds especially the NSCN (IM).
It may be recalled that all major incidents of firing on local population as on 24 Jan 12 as well as burning down of vehicles on NH-37 on 06 Oct 11, 23 Oct 11 and 04 Nov 11 were perpetuated by NSCN (IM). It is also interesting to note that civil functionaries and so called finance functionaries of NSCN (IM) were chased out of Longmai Area by the local population post the 24 Jan 12 incident of shooting carried out NSCN (IM) in Noney.
The bodies of NSCN (IM) cadres post the IFC on 07 Oct 2011 with ZUF in Area Liesok were allowed to be kept in Noney for a condolence meet merely on humanitarian grounds as Nonei forms a communication hub. Similarly, post the IFC of 30 May 2012 in ljeirong, bodeis of ZUF cadres were brought to Nonei by student bodies and the Women Organisations of Longmai Area. No armed cadres were allowed into Nonei by the Assam Rifles. The Army authoritiese have explained the constant bickering by the NSCN (IM) as the signs of the organisation being today totally exposed to the masses for their wrong doings. The allegation of underground cadres using AR vehicles and supplied with arms and ammunition is a figment of wild imagination of the NSCN (IM).
It must also be noted that on 05 Jun 2012 a story of highhandedness by the AR CO was also circulated in the newspapers taking the name of the All lnpui Student Union. However, the same was later refuted by both the All lnpui Student Union as well as the village authorities of the area as an handiwork of some miscreants in the same newspaper the next day. It is evident that the publishing of the said article was also done at the behest of NSCN(IM).
The Red Shield Division has strongly condemned the repeated intrusions by the undeground groups from Hebron and other places into and around Tamenglong which has seriously disturbed the peace of the area. The Red shield Division reiterates its stand that no armed movement of any Underground Group will be allowed and is committed to ensuring peace and harmony in their entire Area of Responsibility. All such movements will be dealt with severely as per the law of the land regardless of whether the cadres belong to ZUF, NSCN (IM) or any other such militant groups. It has also been decided to officially take up the case with Ceasefire the Monitoring Group a PIB(DW) release here said.

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HPCD condemns arrest

Aizawl, June 12 (NNN): The Hmar People’s Convention-Democratic (HPC-D) rebel leadership has “condemned” the arrest of its top leaders–’army chief’ Lalropui and ‘deputy army chief’ Bieknung by the Mizoram police at Silchar Airport on June 10. In a press communique issued in Aizawl today, the Hmar rebel outfit which is demanding an autonomous district council […]

Aizawl, June 12 (NNN): The Hmar People’s Convention-Democratic (HPC-D) rebel leadership has “condemned” the arrest of its top leaders–’army chief’ Lalropui and ‘deputy army chief’ Bieknung by the Mizoram police at Silchar Airport on June 10.
In a press communique issued in Aizawl today, the Hmar rebel outfit which is demanding an autonomous district council covering Hmar inhabited areas in Mizoram, said that the two HPC-D leaders were on their way to meet the ‘all party delegation’ (political parties) at an undisclosed location in the Barak Valley, Assam.
“The all party delegation from Mizoram has been working to find a truce between the HPC(D) and Mizoram government and two weeks earlier with authorisation from the Mizoram chief minister it was agreed that face to face meetings should be held. The all part delegation was also told by the chief minister to find a way to end the impasse with the Young Mizo Association ( YMA ). As such, the all party delegation said that just speaking over the phone was not enough and that there should be a face to face meeting which was approved by the chief minister,” the rebel outfit said in a statement.
The rebels also claimed that chief minister Lal Thanhawla had made a “promise” to the delegates that ” there would be no hurdles from the the government side.”
The rebels said the action of the Mizoram government of arresting its leaders was “immature” and terms it as a “cowardly act”.
“It is now clear that Congress government does not want peace,” the statement added.
Urging the people “not to panic” over the developments, the Hmar rebels said, “Hmars have been at the receiving end for over two decades and and we will continue to endure such treatment, but one day the salvation of the tribe will come.”
“It is time for injustice and discrimination to end… Those who have planned such action will not be forgiven even by God,” the HPC-D stressed aptly in a reference to Chief Minister Lal Thanhawla and Mizoram Home Minister R Lalzirliana.
Claiming that there are “more brave people” to carry on the movement that has spanned over two decades, the HPC-D said, “The arrest of our leaders will not weaken us. This action on the part of Mizoram government is a sign that they should never be trusted in the future and we’ll be more careful,” the press note said.
It may be mentioned that the HPC-D has signed a Suspension of Operation (SoO) both in Assam and Manipur. The rebel outfit said the “arrest was illegal” and “we’ll take a decision on people who has no regard for the violators.” “How can we expect a government that does not respect the rule of law to be truthful,” HPC-D asked.
The Hmar rebels said the outfit now led by Zosangbera will continue in the talks initiated with the Centre.
Expressing their happiness over the “continued support” from the public, the HPC-D said efforts were on to get the arrested leaders released “as soon as possible.”

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‘Tagore Literature Awards’ Bring Together India’s Best Literary Talent

N. Kunjamohan Singh conferred ‘Eina Kenge Kenba Natte’ (Manipuri) Kochi, June 12 (MNS): Samsung India and Sahitya Akademi felicitated the best literary contributions by writers in seven Indian languages at the ‘Tagore Literature Awards’ Presentation Ceremony held in Kochi today. Named after the legendary poet, Sri Rabindranth Tagore, the ‘Tagore Literature Awards’ were presented to […]

N. Kunjamohan Singh conferred ‘Eina Kenge Kenba Natte’ (Manipuri)
Kochi, June 12 (MNS): Samsung India and Sahitya Akademi felicitated the best literary contributions by writers in seven Indian languages at the ‘Tagore Literature Awards’ Presentation Ceremony held in Kochi today. Named after the legendary poet, Sri Rabindranth Tagore, the ‘Tagore Literature Awards’ were presented to the writers in recognition of their excellence in the regional literary community. Instituted by Samsung India and the Sahitya Akademi in 2009, with the objective of encouraging Indian language literature, the awards felicitates writers in eight Indian languages every year, with 24 Indian languages being covered by the end of the third year. The literary contributions by writers are adjudged by a jury panel selected by Sahitya Akademi. This is the third edition of the Tagore Literature Awards.
Organised at the AJ Hall in Kaloor, the glittering Awards Function saw literary works in English, Konkani, Maithili, Malayalam, Manipuri, Nepali and Sindhi being awarded. The winners whose works covered different genres of novels, poetry, short stories and drama between 2007 – 2009 are: Mr. Amitav Ghosh for ‘Sea of Poppies’ (English); Ms. Sheela Kolambkar for ‘Geera’ (Konkani); Mr. Jagdish Prasad Mandal for ‘Gaamak Jingi’ (Maithili); Mr. Akkitham Achyuthan Nambudiri for ‘Anthimahakaalam’ (Malayalam); Mr. N. Kunjamohan Singh for ‘Eina Kenge Kenba Natte’ (Manipuri); Ms. Indramani Darnal for ‘Krishna Krishna’ (Nepali) and Mr. Arjan Hasid for ‘ NA IEN NA’ (Sindhi).
The Award function was graced by Dr. M. Veerappa Moily, Honorable Minister for Corporate Affairs, Government of India as Chief Guest, while Mr. O.N.V Kurup and Mr. M.P. Veerendra Kumar, eminent writers and leading luminaries of Indian literature, joined the event as Guests of Honour. The other dignitaries at the event included Mr. Agrahara Krishna Murthy, Secretary, Sahitya Akademi and Mr. B. D Park, President & CEO, South West Asia HQ, Samsung Electronics.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. B. D. Park said, “Named after the legendary Sri Rabindranath Tagore – as revered in Korea as he is in India – the Tagore Literature Awards celebrate the power of literature to unify people across religions, regions and cultures. These Awards represents the achievement of these literary writers in the promotion and development of the richness of literature in India. And we at Samsung, are honored to be associated with these talented writers of Indian literature.”
Speaking about the Tagore Literature Awards, Mr. A. K. Murthy added, “The Tagore Literature Awards instituted by the Korean Government and Korean Embassy has been greatly appreciated by the literary fraternity in India. The third edition of the Awards continues to give recognition to leading luminaries of Indian literature whose outstanding works extend the fabric of our literature and enrich our community. The Tagore Literature Awards will further promote Indian Literature and strengthen literary and cultural ties between India and Korea.”
The Presentation Ceremony for the ‘Tagore Literature Awards’ was attended by leading luminaries from the world of art and literature, with renowned TV anchor, model and recent film debutant Ranjani Haridas hosting the ceremony. The evening had a fitting finale with the rendition of a collection of classical and fusion compositions by expert Bharatanatyam danseuse and a leading actress of South Indian motion pictures, Padma Shri Shobana Chandrakumar.
The Tagore Literature Awards have, over the past two years (2009 and 2010), recognized literary works across different genres of novels, poetry, short stories essays, biography/autobiography and plays etc.. In 2009, writers in Bengali, Bodo, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Kashmiri, Punjabi and Telugu were felicitated, while the second edition of the awards honored literary works in Assamese, Dogri, Marathi, Odia, Rajasthani, Santali, Tamil and Urdu.

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Mortality rate still high

Guwahati, June 12 (NNN): In order to save the lives of women and infants during deliveries and post delivery a vision document has been released today in Guwahati. The vision document is to cut the infant and maternal mortality rates in Assam which was released by state chief minister Tarun Gogoi. It can be noted […]

Guwahati, June 12 (NNN): In order to save the lives of women and infants during deliveries and post delivery a vision document has been released today in Guwahati.
The vision document is to cut the infant and maternal mortality rates in Assam which was released by state chief minister Tarun Gogoi.
It can be noted that the infant mortality rate (IMR) of Assam is 58 compared to the national average of 47. The maternal mortality rate (MMR) of 390 is similarly much below the national average of 212.
Unveiling the vision document Tarun Gogoi said that the state of Assam’s rate of improvement in economic growth during 2001-2010 was sixth highest among all states. He added that Assam has a long way to go when it comes to social indicators. Tarun Gogoi said that though the government of Assam has brought down IMR from 76 to 58 in the last 10 years but it is still behind the national average of 47. “The MMR too has been brought down from 490 to 390 during this period, but we are nowhere near the national average of 212″ the chief minister added.
The chief minister said his government has accorded topmost priority to development of women and children. “The vision document thus encompasses areas such as safe drinking water, school enrolment, sanitation, reservation for women and prevention of crimes against women,” Gogoi said.
The chief minister also underscored the high prevalence of malnutrition and anaemia among girls and women. He stated that coupled with a high percentage of girls marrying below 18 years of age, these were major factors for high IMR and MMR in Assam.
Nearly 67.8% of adolescent girls (15-19 years) are anaemic in the state.
The vision document quoted DLHS-III (2007-08) as saying that about 40% women in Assam in the age-group of 20-24 years married before the legal age of 18 years. Though this is less than the national average of 42.9%, the increase in mean age of marriage for women had a cascading effect on maternal and child health in Assam.

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Students Campaign launched in Manipur

Mail News Service Imphal, June 12 : The Manipur phase of the campaign to fight for justice took off with a formal discussion with the students, parents, media and general public at the NEEC Edufair held at Nupilal Hall, Imphal on June 11 & 12. Speaking on the occasion, Cd. Navmita Bhattacharjee, Shepherd of this […]

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Imphal, June 12 : The Manipur phase of the campaign to fight for justice took off with a formal discussion with the students, parents, media and general public at the NEEC Edufair held at Nupilal Hall, Imphal on June 11 & 12. Speaking on the occasion, Cd. Navmita Bhattacharjee, Shepherd of this mass campaign, stated – “Career CliniQ shall become the muscle of the Northeastern students who venture out for higher studies.
They can pursuit their dreams with full zeal and strength. At any point of time if they feel that their rights have been eroded or they have been cheated, they may immediately contact our helpline numbers for assistance/aid. We shall be their strength in their pursuit of academic justice against the institutions who denies them their right.
Our panel of voluntary legal experts would take up their case absolutely free of cost and hence the students can continue with their studies with their head held high and mind without fear.” People in general are welcome to meet the representatives of the organization during this period of 2days at the Edufair in Nupilal Hall, Imphal and share their problems or give their suggestions on how the campaign can be made more meaningful for the people of the region.
The national helpline numbers of the organization are 01143852895 and 9207011653. They may also be contacted through their website at www.careercliniq.ind.in. This is a campaign of the students, for the students and by the experts of the region who stand for only 1cause – “The RIGHT of a Student”.

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Tanker recovered

A loaded oil tanker bearing registration number MN 05 – 3747 overturned on the National Highway 2 near Jwalamukhi Village in Senapati District. On the request from the vehicle driver, security forces personnel immediately responded to assist the …

A loaded oil tanker bearing registration number MN 05 – 3747 overturned on the National Highway 2 near Jwalamukhi Village in Senapati District. On the request from the vehicle driver, security forces personnel immediately responded to assist the driver and recovered the vehicle using two recovery vehicles.

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know your state programme launched

The SF have time and again extended a helping hand to the locals of Churachandpur, be it by provisioning of MCA projects, conducting of medical camps, anti drug seminars or motivational lectures for school children. In the same spirit , 1/11 Gorkha Rifles of 27 Sect AR under the aegis of Red Shield Division organised […]

The SF have time and again extended a helping hand to the locals of Churachandpur, be it by provisioning of MCA projects, conducting of medical camps, anti drug seminars or motivational lectures for school children. In the same spirit , 1/11 Gorkha Rifles of 27 Sect AR under the aegis of Red Shield Division organised an educational tour to Imphal for 40 students alongwith teachers of Unique Public School, T Munjang, Churachandpur district on 12 Jun 2012 under the programme “Know your state”. This tour was organized with an aim to spread the message “Know your state’ to the student community who are the future of this beautiful state. The tour gave an opportunity to the students to visit INA Museum, Moirang, State Museum, Science Centre and Radha Krishan Temple, Imphal. The excitement was evident on their eager faces of the children.

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No request to hand over Richard case to CBI from Manipur CM : Karnataka CM

Mail News Service Imphal, June 12 : The chief minister of Manipur O. Ibobi has given wrong information to the public in connection with the death of Richard Loitam. Leaders of six students’ organizations, MSF, KSA, DESAM, AMSU, SUK and Swak went to Karnataka where they met CM of the state, BJP, Manipur Meitei Assn, […]

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Imphal, June 12 : The chief minister of Manipur O. Ibobi has given wrong information to the public in connection with the death of Richard Loitam.
Leaders of six students’ organizations, MSF, KSA, DESAM, AMSU, SUK and Swak went to Karnataka where they met CM of the state, BJP, Manipur Meitei Assn, Bangalore, Bangalore Manipur Students Assn, committee on justice for Richard and enquired about the incident. The students came to know that the Manipur government had never pressurized the Karnataka government to look into the matter.
Talking to media the leaders of the six students organisation at MSF office today said, the state government handed over the accused, Bishal Bannerjee and Sahid Afzal to CID (special unit) for further investigation. The CM further told the visiting students that he can’t hand over to the case to CBI without court order. The CM of Manipur should pressurize in this connection.
The state government should not remain as silent spectator . The CM, minister, MLAs should take their responsibilities. Ahead of the death of Richard that is on April 15 last, the victim and the accused had a fight. Richard attended class on April 16 and 17. The Karnataka government only seized the vehicle and helmet of the victim.
The leader of the students organisations warned the state government not to remain as silent spectator failing which various form of agitation will be launched.

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