Day: July 4, 2012

Mail News Service
Imphal, July 4 : M Oken, Minister Consumer Affairs Food and Public Distribution assured the House today the government will try to check adulteration of food and petroleum products in the state.
He said the IOC directly controls the distribution of petroleum products and there were allegations of kerosene mixed with petroleum products. At Bakliwal oil depot, Imphal people noticed water given instead of diesel recently. IOC was informed and warning was given to the oil depot he said. In another instance during surprise checking it was found the petroleum products were adulterated upto three percent at Krishna Premi oil depot, Imphal. It was slapped a Rs 50,000 fine and has been ordered to be closed down for 45 days he said.
The government has started taking up steps to distribute kerosene and rice directly to the people and the monthly quota of 2.12 kl of SK oil will be given to the people. Dr I Ibohalbi of the Trinamul Congress raising a call attention motion on the issue said as petroleum products are adulterated there is frequent break down of vehicles and the menace of black marketing should be checked.
During question hour , Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh who also holds the Power portfolio informed that pre paid service has started to ensure that people get electricity well and there is no room of power theft. It will expand to most of the city areas and the areas not covered by pre paid system will have new meter system. About 2 lakh, Infra red meter will be installed so that meter can not be manipulated he said.
O Ibobi today told the state assembly today that there are plans for installation of power Prepaid Metre System and continuous supply of electricity in Uripok constituency.
The Chief Minister stated this in a reply to a question by Uripok constituency MLA N Nandakumar in the House.
Meanwhile, Ibobi also said target has been set for implementation of Medical Council in the state from this year and for this purpose the Manipur Medical Council Act, 2009 had been notified on June 28 last.
A date will be fixed to enforce this Act and that efforts are on to formulate Manipur Medical Council rules, the Chief Minster further informed the House. Ibobi said this in a reply to a question by Khurai constituency MLA Dr Ng Bijoy.
Irrigation Minister, Ngamthang Haokip informed that Thoubal Multipurpose project will be completed by March 2014 and it will provide irrigation to 21,862 hectares of agricultural land. Every day it will also provide 10 million gallon of drinking water besides 7.5 mw of power he said. power he said.
Th Joykishan said the tank above Cheiraoching is leaking and it requires immediate repair. People of Thangmeiband are not able to get drinking water properly he said during zero hour.
Chief Minister O Ibobi who holds the Finance portfolio introduced demand for grants for seven departments. It included Rs 33.91 cr for State Legislature, Rs 4.51 cr for Council of Ministers, Rs 59.68 cr for Secretariat, Rs 234 cr for Municipal Administration, Urban development, Rs 5 cr for Election , Rs 809 cr for planning and Rs 8.16 cr for tourism.

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Imphal, July 4 (NNN): Militant outfit Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) has on Wednesday reiterated that it does not work against the Nagas’ struggle for sovereignty in any way nor it opposes any struggle by any indigenous people for self-determination pledging that the outfit will extend support to such struggles.
ZUF joint secretary, A Remroi said even as the struggle of Naga is underway the Zeliangrong people are gradually losing their territory and further asserted that despite 60 years of struggle as well as the 15 years of peace process, the Naga people’s aspiration has not been fulfilled till date.
ZUF maintained that ZUF was formed to protect Zeliangrong people and their resources and it is not an anti-Naga organization alleging that the NSCN-IM is an organization that is practicing anti-Naga policy.
NSCN-IM is still giving training to other non-Naga people like the Dimasas who have killed many innocent Zeliangrong people and grabbed parts of our territory in NC Hills, Remroi accused.
However, NSCN-IM is getting in the way when we try to make an all out effort to defend the Zeliangrong territory, the ZUF leader said, adding that it expects cooperation from all the Zeliangrong people in its efforts.
The ZUF leader also alleged that the recent Haochong incident in which three cadres of NSCN-K were killed was the plot of the NSCN-IM. The allegation of NSCN-IM that the incident was occurred due to a factional clash or drunken brawl was nothing but a sham, Remroi added.

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Imphal, July 4 : Manggoulen Misao, a 4th Semester MA history student of Manipur University, was allegedly abducted from his residence situated in Chassad Avenue by four unknown persons last night.
Manggoulen is the youngest son of Thangkam Misao who is the sitting Manipur District Coundil (MDC) of Saikul .
The Kuki Students’ Organisation, (KSO), VP, Mangcha Baite informed that Misao was preparing for his examination scheduled on July 6 next. The student is also serving as the youth fellowship Chairman of the Kuki Baptist Church, Parish No.l. The KSO General Headquarters took strong exception of the abduction of the innocent student who is in the midst of his final examination. KSO said the abductors should release the student by 6.00 pm of 5 July 2012, so that he can appear for his exam the next day. If the abductors fail to heed the appeal, the KSO will be forced to take stringent measure which will not be in the interest of the people or group involved in the abduction case it was warned.

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Imphal, July 4 NNN: The All Manipur Tribal Union (AMTU), Tamenglone Zone has on Wednesday urged the concerned authority for immediate cancellation of the DPC held for recruitment of Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan assistant teachers under Autonomous District Council, Tamenlong.
The AMTU alleged that ADC, Tamenglong has violated the rule and regulation of the Right to Education while recruiting SSA assistant teacher in respect of ADC Tamenglong.
The tribal union is unhappy over the alleged fraudulent recruitment procedure of the recently conducted DPC for SSA assistant teachers under ADC, Tamenglong.
AMTU also alleged that the concerned authority has favoured some particular candidates for their self gain in the recent recruitment procedure of SSA assistant teachers which is not acceptable to the public.
It also demanded for a fresh DPC for recruitment of SSA assistant teachers for the ADC as soon as possible on the larger interest of the public warning that AMTU will seek legal help from the law court and at the same time will launch stern agitation if the authority fails to meet the demand. The CEO, Tamenglong ADC should be the sole responsibility for any eventuality, AMTU added.

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Imphal, July 4 : In an initiative towards a “GO GREEN FORTNIGHT”, HQ 9 Sector under the aegis of HQ IGAR(S) organized a plantation drive on 04th July 12, furthering its efforts of preserving the bounty of the nature, at Keithalmanbi. Brig Navneet Kumar, Cdr 9 Sect AR graced the occasion and inaugurated the drive by planting the first sapling. He also emphasized upon benefits of green environment and ill effects of global warming. A total of 10,000 saplings including Ornamental trees, Shady trees and Fruits trees are planned to be planted at Keithalmanbi, Mayang Imphal, Tulihal, Kakching, Waikhong, Thoubal, Yairipok and Mantripukhri during the ‘GO GREEN FORTNIGHT’ from 01 July to 04 July 2012 at various villages namely Heirok, Chandrakhong, Soura, Langgol, Wangoi, Patsoi, Lamlai, Khongampat, Hangam Thabi. The Go Green drive aims to save and regenerate the flora of the state, since the valley areas include Imphal East, West, Bishnupur and Thoubal District areas have undergone deforestation in the past.The Sector pledged to plant Maximum saplings of all types during this drive and also to conduct a series of lectures and presentations to include, “Importance of Trees in Our Lives”, essay writing competitions etc to bring home the important aspect of giving back to the “Mother Nature”.The Sector also plans to raise awareness among the local populace with a special focus on the younger generation to imbibe the importance of trees in their lives.
In another occasion, 28 Assam Rifles of 9 Sector under HQ IGAR(S) organised plantation drive under ‘Go Green Fortnight’ programme in the Kethelmanbi garrison on 04 Jul 2012. The programme was organized in view of undeterred efforts to preserve the bounty of the nature. More than 500 fruit bearing trees were planted in the Keithelmanbi garrison during the program. The drive was carried out under the theme of ‘‘Go Green Fortnight to instill the love for nature among local populace and also enhancement of arboriculture in the Keithelmanbi garrison for nearby villagers”.
Similarly, 18 SIKH organized a “Trees Plantation Drive” at the sprawling green areas of Yurembam. Plantation drive which included plantation of saplings of fruit bearing trees/plants like Guava, Papaya and Banana by the troops and villagers. A large number of villagers enthusiastically participated in the “GO GREEN” programme. The unit also, distributed insect repellent creams as an anti-malaria precaution to the villagers.
Mean while, 15 Assam Rifles organized “go green awareness essay competition” in STNBA School, New Irong on 03 Jul 2012. Topic of the essay competition was “GREEN EARTH”. More than two hundred students participated in this event. First, Second and Third Prizes were given to the participants gifts and sweets were distributed amongst the student.

Read more / Original news source: http://manipur-mail.com/go-green-fortnight/