Day: August 29, 2012

Fire fighting

The Manipur Fire Service had conducted a “Fire Fighting lecture and Demonstration” on 28 Aug 12 at the DM college ground for the benefit of cadets of Air Wing NCC, who are presently undergoing their Annual Training Camp at NCC Group HQ Imphal, DM College campus. The cadets were given lecture about the types of […]

The Manipur Fire Service had conducted a “Fire Fighting lecture and Demonstration” on 28 Aug 12 at the DM college ground for the benefit of cadets of Air Wing NCC, who are presently undergoing their Annual Training Camp at NCC Group HQ Imphal, DM College campus. The cadets were given lecture about the types of fire, the fire fighting methods and different equipments used in fire fighting. The climax of the cadets was brought about by the Demonstration of the new fire brigade which left the cadets in aura and surprise.

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Death anniversary of Jadonang observed

Imphal Aug 29 UNA: The 81st death anniversary of Haipou Jadonang who fought against the colonial British Empire in Manipur was observed today at the Jadonang Memorial Park in Imphal organized by the death anniversary observation committee of Haipou Jadonang. During the observation representatives of civil organizations like, United People Front, All Manipur United Club […]

Imphal Aug 29 UNA: The 81st death anniversary of Haipou Jadonang who fought against the colonial British Empire in Manipur was observed today at the Jadonang Memorial Park in Imphal organized by the death anniversary observation committee of Haipou Jadonang.
During the observation representatives of civil organizations like, United People Front, All Manipur United Club organization, Zeliangrong Union Assam/Manipur/ Nagaland, Poirei Leimarol, ICHAM, IPSA attended the function.
The leaders of various civil societies paid homage to the late freedom fighter who worked for the Zeliangrong people by liberating his people from the rule of British. A two minute silence, shouting of traditional ho hoing, offering of sacred wine, paying of floral tribute and singing of prayer songs written by Jadonang marked the observation.
ICHAM president, N. Rajendra said that it is unfortunate to know that till today the government of Manipur is yet to recognize Haipou Jadonang and demanded that the day should be observed as state function. Today various freedom fighter whether from state or outside , many of them are recognized and observed the day of the freedom fighter by announcing state holiday or national holiday.
He further said that this kind of action shows that the state government is not aware of Manipur freedom movement.
LP Golmei, (IAS) who was present in the function also said that Jadonang was a social reformer, a person with political vision , and worked for the welfare of the Nagas and also to bring peace, harmony and development between the various communities residing in Manipur.
He also added that, though he is not in the midst of us, his sacrifice will always be remembered .
Jadonang was born in 1905 to Thiudai Malangmei and Tabonliu at Kambiron village in Tamenglong district. He was the first Naga who claimed himself to be “Messiah King” of Nagas to liberate his people from the rule of Bristish.
Jadonang was jailed in Tamenglong jail in 1927 for calling the people to fight against the British government and thereby causing unrest among the Zeliangrong people. Confronted by the outburst of violence the then political agent of Manipur state J.C. Higgins arrested Jadonang from Cachar in 1931. On August 29, 1931, after a short trial, the then political agent J.C. Higgins passed a death sentence and was hanged to death on the order of the British government at the bank of Nambul River behind Imphal Central Jail where a memorial park is maintained.

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Technocity – A Major Landmark in India’s IT Scenario

Jacob Abraham, Deputy Director, PIB, Thiruvananthapuram. A landmark-in-the-making in the Indian IT scenario of India, Technocity of Thiruvananthapuram is fast evolving into the hub of global convergence with the expected arrival of big-time brands of the industry to set up their production centers, training campuses, development institutions and assorted other initiatives in the picturesque technopolis […]

Jacob Abraham, Deputy Director, PIB, Thiruvananthapuram.
A landmark-in-the-making in the Indian IT scenario of India, Technocity of Thiruvananthapuram is fast evolving into the hub of global convergence with the expected arrival of big-time brands of the industry to set up their production centers, training campuses, development institutions and assorted other initiatives in the picturesque technopolis in the Pallippuram area of Thiruvananthapuram district.
“Our schedules are in the right track with enquires pouring in from across the world seeking info on investment potential and possibilities”, observes CEO-Technopark.
“Mentored and nurtured by TeamTechnopark, Technocity, when it takes its final shape, will be a valuable asset to the State as also to the nation”, adds Sr. Manager-Business Development.
The shaping up process of Technocity is currently in progress, with the masterplan ready for take off, offering state-of-the-art infrastructure facilities for intending investors. Technocity, when fully commissioned will be an integrated IT township, spread across about 432 acres, which includes not just space for IT/ITES firms but also residential, commercial, hospitality, medical and educational facilities. The project will be a self-dependent satellite city, which would not strain the resources and infrastructure of the city of Thiruvananthapuram.
The units in Technocity will include a wide variety of companies engaged in a range of activities, such as Embedded Software Development, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Process Control Software Design, Engineering & Computer-aided Design Software Development, IT Enabled Services (ITES), Process Re-engineering, Animation and e-business. The firms will include domestic companies as well as subsidiaries of multi-national organisations.
Technocity provides all the infrastructure and support facilities needed for IT/ITES and electronics companies to function as well as for their employees to enjoy world-class lifestyles. In addition, Technocity, like Technopark, will provide business incubation facilities.
Techno city will have up to 25 million square feet of built-up space within multiple buildings for its tenant organisations.
Technocity is being developed as an Integrated Township and it will include residential space, commercial space, retail facilities, multiplexes, hospitals and schools. This will enable employees in the companies at Technocity to enjoy a world-class lifestyle within walking distance of their offices.
Thiruvananthapuram is connected to the National Internet Backbone and Technocity will be serviced by a variety of bandwidth providers, including Reliance Infocomm, Bharti Airtel, Videsh Sanchar Nigam and Asianet Dataline, through fibre optic lines in the Campus.
Tata Consultancy Services Ltd(TCS) are in the process of setting up Asia’s largest training centre which can train and accommodate 16,000 employees at any time in 82 acres of land already allotted to them. TCS already has their Global Learning Centre operational from Technopark Phase I. The Software Development Centre to accommodate around 10,000 professionals are getting ready in Technopark Phase I.
Infosys is in the process of setting up their next development centre in the 50 acres SEZ land allotted to them. Infosys already operates from Technopark Phase-I and Phase II. The third Software Development Block as well as the multi-level car park building is getting ready in the Phase II Campus.
Technocity will host at least two important educational and research institutes:
The Indian Institute of Information Technology & Management–Kerala (IIITM–K) and The Asian School of Business (ASB) which has already started operations for its campus in Technocity, while IIITM-K is in the process of setting up their campus in the 10 acres of land allotted to them. Technopark is developing a 50 acre Special Economic Zone in Technocity.
Technopark was set up under the auspices of Electronics Technology Park, Kerala, an autonomous body under the Department of Information Technology Government of Kerala. The park is home to over 240 companies employing more than 32000 professionals. Technopark’s aim was to create infrastructure and provide support required for the development of high technology companies.
The park is growing steadily both in size and employee strength. Park centre, Pampa and Periyar were the only buildings in the beginning. The total land available with Technopark is about 771.54 acres.
The land available with Technopark for phase one, phase two and phase three is about 326.54 acres leaving the rest of the land to Technocity. Technopark has periodically added new buildings such as Nila, Gayathri and Bhavani. With the inauguration of the 850,000 sq.ft. Thejaswini in February, 2007, Technopark became the largest IT Park in India. It
has become the single largest source of employment in Kerala, with over 32000 people working directly in 240 companies in the facility itself and creating Rs. 2000 crore turnover with export earnings of Rs. 1977.32 crore during 10-11.(PIB Features.)

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Wangjing to Heirok road

The thought of crossing Wangjing to Heirok road brings to mind nothing but speed breakers that hinder smooth running of vehicles. As the number of hump raisings on the road has increased beyond permissible limit so much so that at the end of the road either at Heirok or Wangjing a vehicle requires a proper […]

The thought of crossing Wangjing to Heirok road brings to mind nothing but speed breakers that hinder smooth running of vehicles. As the number of hump raisings on the road has increased beyond permissible limit so much so that at the end of the road either at Heirok or Wangjing a vehicle requires a proper checking. If the vehicle is old and rusted the body will crumble before covering the stretch. There should be a limit in keeping the number of speed breakers on a particular road. On this particular road locals compete in having large number of road blocks in their area considered to be their domain. They compete in raising the height of the breakers also. If the driver winks the vehicle jumps like in the race. Imagine the plight of the fellow riders in the vehicle. Earlier Tiddim road had a jigsaw speed breakers near the airport but it was done away with when a top executive of the country visited Manipur. Since then speed breakers on the national highway had been removed. The idea of speed breakers controlling the speed of the vehicles sounds funny. Unsurprisingly Manipur required the visit by the top executive of the country to know the drive on the road having so many speed breakers is bumpy and one does not feel comfortable travelling on such road. No vehicle will drive fast on the road that is not properly maintained. There is no reason as to why citizens of the state should demand improvement of the road if they want vehicles to move at snail pace. Scatter some 40 mm stones and sprinkle water instead of black topping. That will control drivers speed. Making the road smooth and then adding speed breakers expose the dilemma crippling the mind whether one should step in to development or return back to the past era when the bullock cart did the service of transportation. No accident occurred when bullock carts were used as means of transportation. Travelling on the road abound with speed breaker is time consuming. A stretch, which could be crossed in five minutes, requires 10 minutes. It also increases fuel consumption. But the question remains who will be able to instil in the minds of the locals about the futility of keeping too many speed breakers on the road. We have a Minister and top level police officers all from Heirok. They use the road frequently. Their views on the matter will shape public opinion. Such a very smooth road all black topped giving bumpy rides to the fellow passengers are unacceptable. The matter should receive the attention of the concerned authority. After all PWD exists to smoothen road. These speed breakers are as disturbing as the road filled with pot holes. Like the jigsaw breakers getting erased from Tiddim road after a visit by the Prime Minister the speed breakers on the Wangjing Heirok road too need to be erased. Locals should not complain against it. In attempting to negotiate with the breakers more accident is likely to be caused.

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CPNRM opposes oil exploration activities in Manipur

Mail News Service Imphal, Aug 29: The Committee on the Protection of Natural Resources in Manipur (CPNRM) stated that the three public hearings organized by the Manipur Pollution Control Board, government of Manipur at Jiribam, Parbung and Nungba Town on 30th July, 8th and 17th August 2012 respectively for petroleum exploration, drilling and allied activities […]

Mail News Service
Imphal, Aug 29: The Committee on the Protection of Natural Resources in Manipur (CPNRM) stated that the three public hearings organized by the Manipur Pollution Control Board, government of Manipur at Jiribam, Parbung and Nungba Town on 30th July, 8th and 17th August 2012 respectively for petroleum exploration, drilling and allied activities in Jiribam, Churachandpur and Tamenglong has been a complete failure as the indigenous communities to be affected by Petroleum Exploration in Manipur expressed strong objections to petroleum exploration and drilling by Jubiliant Oil and Gas Private Limited, (JOGPL) a company based in Netherlands. CPNRM expressed gratitude to all communities for expressing their voices against petroleum exploration in Manipur.
It opposed filing of First Information Report (FIR) to communities objecting Petroleum exploration at Nungba on 17th August 2012.
There are serious violations and immense points of condemnations in inviting communities for environmental Public Hearing and later threatening them with arbitrary arrest and detention for expressing their rightful opinions. The filing of FIR only indicates that the Government of India, Govt of Manipur and the profit mongering JOGPL only insists on undemocratic and militaristic forms of development. Introduction of forcible means of development and relying on police and military to subdue the peoples voice will only infuriate the communities to resort to all means of possibilities to defend their land and resources and to stop all petroleum exploration.
As the communities fully expressed their opposition to the public hearings against Oil Exploration and drilling and allied activities in Manipur, the Government and Jubilant Energy should respect the wishes, sentiments and desire of the people to protect and defend their land for their present and coming generations and immediately halt all process for oil exploration and drilling and allied activities in Manipur. The Government of Manipur, JOGPL and the Government of India should abide by the official written declaration at the Nungba Public Hearing to cancel public hearing future public hearing on petroleum exploration for block 1& 2 once and for all in Manipur. The Committee would like to reiterate our opposition to the signing of Production Sharing Contracts, Petroleum Exploration License
Agreements between the Government of India, JOGPL and the Government of Manipur in 2010 without the knowledge and consent of indigenous peoples of Manipur. CPNRM will oppose any move of the Government to sell any resources and land of Manipur to any profit mongering groups.
The CPNRM would like to call upon the Government of India, Government of Manipur and the Jubiliant Energy to Stop all Oil and Gas Exploration, Drilling and allied activities in Tamenglong, Churachandpur, Jiribam in Manipur and also to Immediately withdraw the FIR and other cases lodged against communities attending the Nungba Public Hearing on 17th August 2012, failing which will invite stern mass communities actions from all communities for which the government of Manipur and India will be solely held responsible for any untoward incident said Pamei Tingenlung, Convenor.

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Three years ri for postal employees

Mail News Service New Delhi, Aug 29: The Special Judge for CBI Cases, Guwahati(Assam) has convicted Indrani Bhattacharjee, the then SB Counter Postal Assistant, Ulubari Sub Post Office, Guwahati; Paresh Ch.Deka, the then SB Counter Postal Assistant, Paltanbazar Sub Post Office, Guwahati and Braja Kanta Kalita, an Agent(a private person) resident of Kamrup(Assam) U/s 120B, […]

Mail News Service
New Delhi, Aug 29: The Special Judge for CBI Cases, Guwahati(Assam) has convicted Indrani Bhattacharjee, the then SB Counter Postal Assistant, Ulubari Sub Post Office, Guwahati; Paresh Ch.Deka, the then SB Counter Postal Assistant, Paltanbazar Sub Post Office, Guwahati and Braja Kanta Kalita, an Agent(a private person) resident of Kamrup(Assam) U/s 120B, 420, 468, 471 IPC & Section 13(2) r/w 13(1)(d) of PC Act, 1988. Braja Kanta Kalita was sentenced to undergo three years Rigorous Imprisonment with fine of Rs.10,000/- each in two cases. Indra Bhattacharjee and Paresh Ch.Deka, both were sentenced to undergo three years Rigorous Imprisonment with fine of Rs.50,000/- each in one case. Braja Kanta Kalita is the common accused in both the cases.
The First case was registered on 29.01.1998 U/s 120B/420 IPC & Section 13(1)(d) of PC Act, 1988 against the then Sub Post Master, Ulubari, Sub Post Office, Guwahati; Braja Kanta Kalita, an Agent(a private person), resident of Kamrup and unknown private persons on the allegations of criminal conspiracy in opening of six S.B.accounts in fictitious name, depositing of six cheques/dividend of UTI and other financial institutions amounting to Rs.1,56,200/-(approx) in the said fictitious accounts and subsequent withdrawal of the same.
On completion of investigation, chargesheet was filed on 23.07.2001 in the Court of Special Judge, CBI, Assam, Guwahati against Braja Kanta Kalita, an Agent(a private person) and Indrani Bhattacharjee, the then SB Counter Postal Assistant, Ulubari Sub Post Office, Guwahati U/s 120B, 420, 468, 471 IPC & Section 13(2) r/w 13(1)(d) of PC Act, 1988.
The Second case was registered on 29.01.1998 U/s 120B, 420 IPC & Section 13(2) r/w 13(1)(d) of PC Act, 1988 against then then Sub Post Master, Paltan Bazar, Guwahati; Braja Kanta Kalita, an Agent (a private person), resident of Kamrup and other unknown private persons on the allegations of criminal conspiracy and thereby opened six fictitious SB accounts, deposited certain cheques/dividends of UTI & other financial institutions amounting to Rs.2,22,009/-(approx) and subsequently withdrawn the same. The cheques sent through registered post were never reached to the actual policy holder.
After completion of investigation, chargesheet was filed on 23.07.2001 in the Court of Special Judge, CBI, Assam, Guwahati against Braja Kanta Kalita, an Agent(a private person), resident of Hahdia, Kamrup(Assam) and Paresh Ch.Deka, the then SB Counter Postal Assistant, Paltan Bazar Sub Post Office, Guwahati U/s 120B, 420, 468, 471 IPC & Section 13(2) r/w 13(1)(d) of PC Act, 1988.
The Trial Court found the accused persons guilty and convicted them.

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JC ILPS awakening campaign

As part of its awakening campaign for the implementation of ILP system in the State, the Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System has taken out a series of activities in the State Source The Sangai Express

As part of its awakening campaign for the implementation of ILP system in the State, the Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System has taken out a series of activities in the State Source The Sangai Express

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JC ILPS awakening campaign

As part of its awakening campaign for the implementation of ILP system in the State, the Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System has taken out a series of activities in the State Source The Sangai Express

As part of its awakening campaign for the implementation of ILP system in the State, the Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System has taken out a series of activities in the State Source The Sangai Express

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TKLI demands revival of programme in Fishery department

The Tangkhul Katamnao Long, Imphal TKLI has urged the State Government to look into the matter of cessation of allotment of fund to Ngayok Marup, Manipur under National Fishery Development Board NFDB since 2009 Source The Sangai Express

The Tangkhul Katamnao Long, Imphal TKLI has urged the State Government to look into the matter of cessation of allotment of fund to Ngayok Marup, Manipur under National Fishery Development Board NFDB since 2009 Source The Sangai Express

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18hour general strike begins

An 18 hour general strike has been called by two major social organisations from midnight tonight in Manipur demanding immediate release of Irungbam Irabanta kidnapped by suspected Naga militants Source The Sangai Express

An 18 hour general strike has been called by two major social organisations from midnight tonight in Manipur demanding immediate release of Irungbam Irabanta kidnapped by suspected Naga militants Source The Sangai Express

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Manipur consistently failing to ship in quota of LPG every month Loss calculated at 800 metric tonnes per month

Inability to regularly ship in LPG loads is reportedly resulting in the loss of about 800 metric tonnes of cooking gas quota for Manipur every month Source The Sangai Express

Inability to regularly ship in LPG loads is reportedly resulting in the loss of about 800 metric tonnes of cooking gas quota for Manipur every month Source The Sangai Express

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Manipur consistently failing to ship in quota of LPG every month Loss calculated at 800 metric tonnes per month

Inability to regularly ship in LPG loads is reportedly resulting in the loss of about 800 metric tonnes of cooking gas quota for Manipur every month Source The Sangai Express

Inability to regularly ship in LPG loads is reportedly resulting in the loss of about 800 metric tonnes of cooking gas quota for Manipur every month Source The Sangai Express

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Unity calls echo on Jadonang anniversary

Offering of sacred wine and floral tributes, along with observance of two minutes silence and salutation marked the 81st death anniversary observance of freedom fighter Haipou Jadonang held today at Haipou Jadonang memorial park near Keishampat Power H…

Offering of sacred wine and floral tributes, along with observance of two minutes silence and salutation marked the 81st death anniversary observance of freedom fighter Haipou Jadonang held today at Haipou Jadonang memorial park near Keishampat Power House Source The Sangai Express

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Unity calls echo on Jadonang anniversary

Offering of sacred wine and floral tributes, along with observance of two minutes silence and salutation marked the 81st death anniversary observance of freedom fighter Haipou Jadonang held today at Haipou Jadonang memorial park near Keishampat Power H…

Offering of sacred wine and floral tributes, along with observance of two minutes silence and salutation marked the 81st death anniversary observance of freedom fighter Haipou Jadonang held today at Haipou Jadonang memorial park near Keishampat Power House Source The Sangai Express

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Works Minister inspects Saikul AC

Works Minister Dr Kh Ratankumar today inspected roads and other construction works within Saikul AC and assured the people that the roads within the AC would be modernised sooner than later Source The Sangai Express

Works Minister Dr Kh Ratankumar today inspected roads and other construction works within Saikul AC and assured the people that the roads within the AC would be modernised sooner than later Source The Sangai Express

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Works Minister inspects Saikul AC

Works Minister Dr Kh Ratankumar today inspected roads and other construction works within Saikul AC and assured the people that the roads within the AC would be modernised sooner than later Source The Sangai Express

Works Minister Dr Kh Ratankumar today inspected roads and other construction works within Saikul AC and assured the people that the roads within the AC would be modernised sooner than later Source The Sangai Express

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Government plans to tap Lamphelpat water

Considered to be one of the largest water bodies in the capital area, water of Lamphelpat would be treated and utilised to redress grievances of greater Imphal residents currently facing problems of drinking water shortage Source The Sangai Express

Considered to be one of the largest water bodies in the capital area, water of Lamphelpat would be treated and utilised to redress grievances of greater Imphal residents currently facing problems of drinking water shortage Source The Sangai Express

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Government plans to tap Lamphelpat water

Considered to be one of the largest water bodies in the capital area, water of Lamphelpat would be treated and utilised to redress grievances of greater Imphal residents currently facing problems of drinking water shortage Source The Sangai Express

Considered to be one of the largest water bodies in the capital area, water of Lamphelpat would be treated and utilised to redress grievances of greater Imphal residents currently facing problems of drinking water shortage Source The Sangai Express

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Fish farmers protest against alleged denial of financial assistance

Normal chores could resume at the Lamphelpat office of Directorate of fisheries only after security personnel were called in to break open the office gate, which was locked by agitated fish farmers this morning Source The Sangai Express

Normal chores could resume at the Lamphelpat office of Directorate of fisheries only after security personnel were called in to break open the office gate, which was locked by agitated fish farmers this morning Source The Sangai Express

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Fish farmers protest against alleged denial of financial assistance

Normal chores could resume at the Lamphelpat office of Directorate of fisheries only after security personnel were called in to break open the office gate, which was locked by agitated fish farmers this morning Source The Sangai Express

Normal chores could resume at the Lamphelpat office of Directorate of fisheries only after security personnel were called in to break open the office gate, which was locked by agitated fish farmers this morning Source The Sangai Express

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