MO demand salaries, work place

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IMPHAL, December 16: Alleging that the state government has failed to pay them their salaries since they had joined their duties at their respective stations, representatives of 43 Grade IV MHS doctors who have been appointed as Medical Officers in … Continue reading

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IMPHAL, December 16: Alleging that the state government has failed to pay them their salaries since they had joined their duties at their respective stations, representatives of 43 Grade IV MHS doctors who have been appointed as Medical Officers in the state have today convened a press conference.

Speaking to media persons at the Manipur Press Club today, spokesperson Dr Kh Robindro said 217 doctors were appointed by the state government in December 2011 through the MPSC.

They were offered their posting places in April, 2012, he said.

He further claimed that out of the 217, 68 of them were posted at offices without proper office buildings while some in fact do not exist at all. He also said that they are still to get their first salaries.

However when the 68 doctors inquired with the Principal Secretary (Health) and Health Director, they informed them that due to the unavailability of their Employee Identification Number, the government cannot sanction their posts and as such they cannot receive their salaries, he said.

In the meantime, 25 of the 68 remaining had recently received their EINs and as such started to get their salaries, he said.

The 68 are posted at Imphal West District Hospital, Imphal East District Hospital, CHC, Napetpalli, Jiribam Hospital, Dispensaries at Khuman Lampak, Tulihal Airport, CM Secretariat and Raj Bhawan, he said while alleging that there this offices do not exist and as such they could not get their Employee Identification Numbers.

He said the doctors demand their EIN, salaries and places where they can work.

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Zenith director distributes edible items to orphanages

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IMPHAL, December 16: Zenith Academy director, Soraisham Manaoton Singh distributed five bags of rice, one bag of dal, one bag of potatoes and a tin of edible oil each to two orphanages and a home for the mentally challenged today. … Continue reading

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IMPHAL, December 16: Zenith Academy director, Soraisham Manaoton Singh distributed five bags of rice, one bag of dal, one bag of potatoes and a tin of edible oil each to two orphanages and a home for the mentally challenged today.

The orphanages are The Hope Home Imphal for girls, Tera Loukrakpam Mayai Leikai, Children Home, Kabo Leikai and The All Manipur Mentally Handicapped Persons Welfare Organization, Mongshangei.

Today’s distribution was made from the amount of Rs 10 lakh given by the state government for producing the CBSE topper Md Ismat Khan, the director said to media persons.

He further said to the orphanage inmates that they should not worry about anything and assured that Zenith Academy will always be there for them.

The Hope Home Girls has 21 girl inmates, The All Manipur Mentally Handicapped Persons Welfare Organization has 120 students and the Children Home, Kabo Leikai has 30 boy inmates.

Administrative officer, Zenith Academy Soraisham Premila and other officials of the school attended the visit.

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UNLF rants against divisive policy

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IMPHA, December 16: The proscribed United National Liberation Front has said in a statement that the outfit will never allow any community or ethnic group’s unreasonable demand to create misunderstanding between the different communities and result to breaking up Manipur. … Continue reading

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IMPHA, December 16: The proscribed United National Liberation Front has said in a statement that the outfit will never allow any community or ethnic group’s unreasonable demand to create misunderstanding between the different communities and result to breaking up Manipur.

The statement has said India has been relentlessly trying to suppress the indigenous people of the region after ‘annexing’ WESIA. Such tactics of India trying to differentiate amongst the indigenous communities of the region has led to struggles to liberate the region.

It is time for the people of the region to understand the ‘Divide and Rule” policy of India, the statement said.

It continued that India’s main objective is to encourage division amongst the communities by encouraging interest of certain communities and thwart any effort for a collective and united struggle from the communities of the region.

It has said that India’s efforts have been successful to an extent as several armed movements have been ended in negotiations under India’s Constitution with demands for ‘Alternative arrangements’ and ‘homeland’.

The statement has further said that it is time for all the different communities of the region to understand that encouraging the single community based interest will only mean the it will be impossible for the smaller communities to survive.

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Free eye camp held

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IMPHAL, Dec 16: A one day free eye care camp was held today at the Thangmeiband Athletic Union office jointly organized by Lion and Lioness club of Manipur and Mayai Lambi club Manipur in collaboration with the District Blindness Control … Continue reading

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IMPHAL, Dec 16: A one day free eye care camp was held today at the Thangmeiband Athletic Union office jointly organized by Lion and Lioness club of Manipur and Mayai Lambi club Manipur in collaboration with the District Blindness Control Society, Imphal West and THAU Health Care and Fitness Centre. 

“The free eye camp is being organized as a part of the 1st anniversary celebration of THAU Health Care and Fitness Centre, which fall on December 22. The centre along with the Lions and Lioness club is also trying to organize medical camps of different diseases on every Sunday in the days to come,” said Dr Arunkanta, vice president, THAU and chairman of THAU Health Care and Fitness Centre.

Around 150 patients from the surrounding areas were treated in the today’s free eyes camp. 

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Comm meeting

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IMPHAL, Dec 16: The meeting of the Committee on Govt. Assurances, Manipur Legislative Assembly will be held on December 17 at 11:00 am in the Committee Room of the Manipur Legislative Assembly Secretariat (old) for consideration of study tour outside … Continue reading

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IMPHAL, Dec 16: The meeting of the Committee on Govt. Assurances, Manipur Legislative Assembly will be held on December 17 at 11:00 am in the Committee Room of the Manipur Legislative Assembly Secretariat (old) for consideration of study tour outside States, informed a source.

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Japanese hospital opens office

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IMPHAL, Dec 16: The Japanese Hospital Manipur today inaugurated its new office at Khurai Khabeishoi, Eshee Lou along the Imphal-Ukhrul road. The inauguration was attended by Laiyengbam Bhagirot Advisor Japanese hospital Manipur (JHM), T.M Rajen Ayangba president (JHM), N Chaoba … Continue reading

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IMPHAL, Dec 16: The Japanese Hospital Manipur today inaugurated its new office at Khurai Khabeishoi, Eshee Lou along the Imphal-Ukhrul road.

The inauguration was attended by Laiyengbam Bhagirot Advisor Japanese hospital Manipur (JHM), T.M Rajen Ayangba president (JHM), N Chaoba vice president All Manipur Guardian Student Organisation, Oinam Yaima, general secretary All Manipur guardian student organisation as the chief guest, president and guests of honour, respectively.

In his key note address, JHM controller M Ibomcha Singh said the hospital will be constructed in the state by the Japanese 2nd World War VIctims Memorial Hospital Trust Manipur.

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Book reading up, book buying down

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The ten-day long 21st Imphal Book Fair in its 21st edition has begun at Hatta Kangjeibung and will go on till December 24th. An annual event now, the book fair organized by the State Central Library, Imphal in collaboration with … Continue reading

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The ten-day long 21st Imphal Book Fair in its 21st edition has begun at Hatta Kangjeibung and will go on till December 24th. An annual event now, the book fair organized by the State Central Library, Imphal in collaboration with the Raja Ram Mohan Roy Foundation, Kolkata is fast becoming an exercise for students and aspirants for various competitive examinations in the state to buy course books. Despite the presence of 23 book firms from outside the state and over 20 odd local firms this year, chances are that the number of book lovers thronging the fair and buying books will still be low. In fact, there has also been a visible trend of a decrease in the number of people visiting the fair and purchasing books other than text or course books while it is common to hear the popular lament that the reading culture in the state is decreasing.

The ‘lack of a reading culture’ in Manipur may well be a mere assumption without any standardized study on the reading habits of people in Manipur. There would have a to be a mapping of which age group reads what, how much and whether they buy books and if so, from where. Without such a study, it would be wrong to say that there is no reading culture in the state and that people are not buying books.

Interestingly, the NBT (National Book Trust)-NCAER (National Council of Applied Economic Research) Study on ‘Reading Habits of the Literate Youth of North-East India’ released in November this year said that 43 percent of the youth in the North Eastern states are readers. Amongst the states in the region, Assam had the lowest number of leisure book lovers (39%) while Mizoram had the highest percentage at 62%. Manipur ranked second with 52% with Nagaland at 47%. The lack of reading amongst younger children across the region was also flagged off with children preferring to watch television.

The survey did not mention specifics of book reading and book buying in the region, including figures on reading language books which would include those written in Manipuri Bengali script and others written in local dialect form using English alphabet. But older people with access to online bookshops are buying books at far cheaper rates than bookstores will every give; with free shipping thrown in. There is also the matter of language book reading that deserves some serious thought. Yet again, only a proper study would be able to zero in on the exact figures but it would be safe to say that the figures would not be much. Poorly bound language books with lackluster book covers, topped with no marketing strategy or publicity can be no match for glossy books marketed with zeal on every social media and traditional media forums.

Meanwhile the switch in the script being followed in the state also means that the few amongst the older generation who are reading books in Manipuri Bengali script and not used to reading in English, which is the common reading medium for younger people; will not be able to read in case these books are brought out in the Manipuri script. On the other hand, younger children who are learning the Manipuri script in schools now will all have to miss out on the entire literary legacy that is now in Bengali script!

There is a serious need to take due steps towards promoting books and the habit of reading for different age groups in the state. Reading clubs should be encouraged at Schools and Colleges with appropriate books for different ages and classes so that young people turn to books more than they do to the television. Publishing firms in the state need subsidies so that they are able to invest in more writers while authors would need to get out of their comfort zones and reach out to potential readers. So long as books remain limited to a certain set of people, there can be no popular demand for them. As for the ongoing Imphal Book Fair, not many people would find value in stepping out in the winter chilled dusty ambience at Hatta Kangjeibung, face parking issues, pay an entry fee and then get marginal discounts on books. A ‘meet film artist’, a ‘meet Shumang Leela Artist’ at the Imphal book fair might just get a curious crowd but would they buy books as well? An increase in the discount on books might just be what it takes, considering that customer is king.

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Vibrant Spirit: The missing element in Manipur`s polity

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By Amar Yumnam There is now a call to shun the forthcoming Orange Festival and it is not without reason. Any festival sponsored and organized by the state cannot be without reason and without a cause; it can never be … Continue reading

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By Amar Yumnam
There is now a call to shun the forthcoming Orange Festival and it is not without reason. Any festival sponsored and organized by the state cannot be without reason and without a cause; it can never be festival for the sake of it. The festival should definitely have a cause and be a movement to sustain a spirit for enhancement of lives. All these cannot happen in a vacuum and should necessarily be founded on a commitment of the state to transform society and economy for taking the well-being of people on a higher pedestal. This has not happened in the case of the Orange Festival and hence the expected angst of the people whose well-being has not been taken forward at all despite the annual festivals. This has not been only in the case of this, but has rather has been the marked feature of every functioning of the state in Manipur. This does call for an introspection to identify the missing element which makes the repetition of such experiences a routine one. The social impact of this is also visible in the recent involvement and arrest of a police officer and army personnel in connection with harassment of civilians to extract money and other belongings; thankfully in this we see a remarkable improvement in the police administration of the land as exemplified by the arrest of the involved police officer in real time of the notice of the event. 

In the introspection process, I must admit that enjoying the Nupi Lal drama recently on 12 December has been a wonderfully learning experience. I am not a student of History and indeed very poor at that. Besides, I have never earlier witnessed the dramatization of the remarkable social event of Women’s War in Manipur. But this time I did. Ohh! I cried profusely! I am not qualified to comment on the historical component of the show, but I would not restrain myself from expressing the feelings on the social characters epitomised by the drama.

First, the drama conveys very strongly the existence of a very rooted nation at that point of time in history in spite of the presence of British authorities on the soil. Second, it manifests the presence of a group of people identified with the nation and thus nationalism. Third, there is ample evidence of a presence of a vibrant spirit to sustain the nationalism. Now these are not characteristics which can be evolved and established overnight. It definitely must have taken centuries to create a society with these qualities and the unstinted efforts of the forefathers and the kings (includes queens). These qualities would not die easily, and the global presence of Manipuris today in different spheres of activities and walks of life is testimony to the continued strength provided by these social qualities.

But we are now facing a genuine social problem here. In the historical period we could observe the polity-wide presence of these qualities and the benefits out of it were at the level of the masses. An individual could prove himself in the social context itself. In the language of Economics, what was experienced was the possibility of rise in the social marginal benefit without compromising the well-being of an individual. The atmosphere of social competence for each individual endeavouring to excel was sustained in a nice way. However, today the picture is altogether different. This atmosphere is fast disappearing within the social context prevalent in Manipur today. Besides the remnants of the historical qualities are to be searched at the individual levels rather than social and in the individual display of excellence in a context outside of the home society.

The question before us is why such a situation has arisen today. The spirit of nationalism and coupled by the collective commitment of the people to sustain it are divine qualities. These should continuously be nurtured and allow to evolve from one level to another for ensuring forever forward movement of society. But unfortunately two things have happened in the post 1949 scenario of Manipur. First, there is the non-evolution of an Indian state alive to the demography, culture and geography of post-1949 India. It should have been in the fitness of things for the Indian state to sustain the positive social qualities of Manipur and allow these to strengthen the generation of a powerful Indian nationalism. Instead of this, the approach of the Indian state has been to view these qualities as rather anti-Indian elements. This is the natural fall-out of the base failure of the Indian state to adopt a policy of nation-building till today, and following a policy of control, dominance and subjugation. The earlier spirit has not died completely and a new one has not emerged either. But the emerging gap provides a horrendous opportunity for social and political sharks to push for personal agenda.

Secondly, there are the lapses contained in the polity prevailing in Manipur today particularly in so far as they relate to the character of the dominant political class. There naturally have emerged individuals who can capture the gap and visualise the opportunities for enhancing private marginal benefits at the sacrifice of social marginal benefits. They can easily play the trick of following the orientation of the Indian state without in any way serving the cause of it, and in the process push for personal aggrandisement lock, stock and barrel. This group of individuals is conversant with the inherited social characters of Manipur, and adept in playing with the spirit of Manipur. The ruling political class of Manipur is now supplanted by a group of contractors equally manipulative in cashing on the prevailing circumstances.

The chaos in Manipur today and the rising decline of the youths on their expectations on the future of Manipur are natural results of the play and interplay of these two forces. But this definitely is not a sustainable route for advancement. The state should change her character and acquire new abilities founded on the endogenous qualities of the society of Manipur. Only then can we hope for peace and development.  

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Hemochandra vying for MOA top post against Bijoy Koijam

As the last date of withdrawing nomination papers for the election of Executive Council of Manipur Olympic Association MOA expired today, Minister I Hemochandra is all set to contest the poll for the top post of MOA against current President Bijoy Ko…

As the last date of withdrawing nomination papers for the election of Executive Council of Manipur Olympic Association MOA expired today, Minister I Hemochandra is all set to contest the poll for the top post of MOA against current President Bijoy Koijam Source Hueiyen News Service

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DoNER Secy to inspect NLCPR projects

The Secretary of DoNER Ministry Rotish Singh would be arriving in the State on December 18 on a 4 day visit to take a first hand report on the progress of all the projects being taken up by the Ministry in the State under Non Lapsable Central Pool of R…

The Secretary of DoNER Ministry Rotish Singh would be arriving in the State on December 18 on a 4 day visit to take a first hand report on the progress of all the projects being taken up by the Ministry in the State under Non Lapsable Central Pool of Resources NLCPR Source Hueiyen News Service

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KSO hails prompt action of cops

The Kuki Students’ Organization, Chandel district KSO Cdl dist while lauding the higher authority of the police department for taking up prompt actions in connection with the torturing three civilians from Chandel district, has also strongly condemne…

The Kuki Students’ Organization, Chandel district KSO Cdl dist while lauding the higher authority of the police department for taking up prompt actions in connection with the torturing three civilians from Chandel district, has also strongly condemned the act of the security force personnel Source Hueiyen News Service Newmai News Network

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NOHAKHOL releases its hundredth book

Along with releasing ‘Thawanmichak Pareng’, the hundredth book published by Nongchup Haram Khorjei Lup NOHAKHOL , Nupi Lal Memorial day was observed at the Literary Hall of Hueiyen Lanpao at Sega Road Thouda Bhabok Leikai here today Source Hueiyen …

Along with releasing ‘Thawanmichak Pareng’, the hundredth book published by Nongchup Haram Khorjei Lup NOHAKHOL , Nupi Lal Memorial day was observed at the Literary Hall of Hueiyen Lanpao at Sega Road Thouda Bhabok Leikai here today Source Hueiyen News Service

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Mao Mega Meet

The six day 2012 Mao Mega Meet organised by Mao new Generation Society at Mao under the theme ‘Excel Without Rest’ concluded today Source The Sangai Express

The six day 2012 Mao Mega Meet organised by Mao new Generation Society at Mao under the theme ‘Excel Without Rest’ concluded today Source The Sangai Express

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UNLF warns against issuing inflammatory statements

Expressing serious concern over the prevailing situation in the state, the proscribed United National Liberation Front UNLF has appealed to all the organisations to refrain from issuing inflammatory statements which may create animosity and unwanted …

Expressing serious concern over the prevailing situation in the state, the proscribed United National Liberation Front UNLF has appealed to all the organisations to refrain from issuing inflammatory statements which may create animosity and unwanted incidents among the different communities residing in Manipur Source Hueiyen News Service

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Restive state dampening festive mood

It is Christmas time in Manipur but no one is sure of going with full festive activities, thanks to the filled social issues, frequent social unrest, bandhs and blockades Source The Sangai Express Newmai News Network

It is Christmas time in Manipur but no one is sure of going with full festive activities, thanks to the filled social issues, frequent social unrest, bandhs and blockades Source The Sangai Express Newmai News Network

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Two ‘K’ men killed by rival cadres

The tempo of Christmas festivity is rising in Nagaland and so too is the tension owing to the Naga underground factional clashes Source Hueiyen News Service Newmai News Network

The tempo of Christmas festivity is rising in Nagaland and so too is the tension owing to the Naga underground factional clashes Source Hueiyen News Service Newmai News Network

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Congress inability to attend purposed meeting on December 13 unfair A ruling Legislator

A ruling legislator in the DAN said in the proposed meeting on December 13 at the residence of the State Assembly Speaker, they were about to have further discussion to resolve that No solution, no election Source Oken Jeet Sandham NEPS

A ruling legislator in the DAN said in the proposed meeting on December 13 at the residence of the State Assembly Speaker, they were about to have further discussion to resolve that No solution, no election Source Oken Jeet Sandham NEPS

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Chaoba to be new chief of State BJP Unit

Ex MP Thounaojam Chaoba, who has recently joined BJP and has been approved to be a member of the party’s National Council, is all set to be elected as the new President of BJP, Manipur State Unit with two members of BJP National Unit arriving here tomo…

Ex MP Thounaojam Chaoba, who has recently joined BJP and has been approved to be a member of the party’s National Council, is all set to be elected as the new President of BJP, Manipur State Unit with two members of BJP National Unit arriving here tomorrow to make an official announcement in this regard Source Hueiyen News Service

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Minorities Rights Day

Like in the past Manipur State Minorities Commission will observe Minorities Rights Day on December 18 at Kangla Hall, Imphal in association with All Manipur Meitei Pangal Welfare Association AMMPWA , Meitei Christian Forum, Manipur, All Manipur Minor…

Like in the past Manipur State Minorities Commission will observe Minorities Rights Day on December 18 at Kangla Hall, Imphal in association with All Manipur Meitei Pangal Welfare Association AMMPWA , Meitei Christian Forum, Manipur, All Manipur Minorities Forum, All Manipur Muslims Organizations Co coordinating Committee AMMOCOC , United Manipur Muslims Women Development Organization UMDWO , Buddhists Council, Manipur and many other NGOs Source The Sangai Express

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