Napet Palli incident condemned

Mail News Service Imphal, Dec 28 : Naga Women’s Union, Manipur (NWUM) and Tangkhul Shanao Long, Imphal (TSLI) said in a joint statement that they condemned the Assault, Molestation and Attempt to Rape of a 15 years old Naga school girl at Napet Palli in the outskirt of Imphal on 24 December 2012 by three […]

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Imphal, Dec 28 : Naga Women’s Union, Manipur (NWUM) and Tangkhul Shanao Long, Imphal (TSLI) said in a joint statement that they condemned the Assault, Molestation and Attempt to Rape of a 15 years old Naga school girl at Napet Palli in the outskirt of Imphal on 24 December 2012 by three men who claimed themselves as cadres of KCP coming to enforce the bandh imposed by the Film Forum Manipur and Manipur State Sumang Leela Council. The incident occurred when the girl was travelling to her village, Risophung with twelve other students.
They were verbally abuse, physically assaulted and robbed before the mentioned girl was single out, slapped, tore her cloth, molested and attempt to rape.
The incident occurred in the backdrop of a series of agitations in Imphal valley against the reported assault of Momoko on December 18, 2012 at Chandel and this incident can be construed as a revenge act on an innocent girl by the culprits who are now arrested and under police custody.
The incident of Chandel is highly despicable and we have vehemently condemned it and demanded justice to be dispensed as per the law of the land. We are extremely sadden by the recent incidents that occurred as a fallout of the Chandel incident and would like to conclude that it is very difficult to have meaningful and good relationship if other community could not do away its chauvinistic attitude that is at its worse when many hill people were verbally abused and physically assaulted during the agitation.
It demanded that the three culprits should be given befitting punishment and would urge the Authority to compensate the victims, particularly the young Naga girl for the physical hardships and mental Trauma she went through.

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Three vehicles torched as UNC sponsored bandh underway

IMPHAL, Dec 28 UNA: At least three passenger service vehicles were torched as normal life in Naga inhabited hill areas of Manipur continued to paralyze life on Friday, the second day of the 72-hour bandh called by the United Naga Council (UNC). An official source said that the three vehicles on passenger service on the […]

IMPHAL, Dec 28 UNA: At least three passenger service vehicles were torched as normal life in Naga inhabited hill areas of Manipur continued to paralyze life on Friday, the second day of the 72-hour bandh called by the United Naga Council (UNC).
An official source said that the three vehicles on passenger service on the IT-road were set afire by suspected bandh supporters today, around 2 pm at Chawangkini village under Kangpokpi police station of Senapati district.
The burnt down vehicles included one jeep (Marshal), a mini 407 truck, and an auto-rickshaw. The vehicles were set afire after the passengers were allowed to step out of the vehicles. Most of the vehicles were damaged, the report added.
With the three vehicles, so far suspected supporters UNC sponsored bandh had burnt down five vehicles since it was commenced from December 26 midnight.
The bandh called to register a strong protest against alleged harassment meted out to the Nagas in valley area during the indefinite bandh before the Christmas festival continued to paralyze normal life in Naga inhabited hill areas of the state, particularly in Senapati, Tamenglong, Chandel and Ukhrul districts.
Reports from headquarters of these four districts said that streets were empty and no inter-state district buses from Imphal arrived at the district headquarters for the second consecutive days.

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Unhappy ending for Imphal book fair

IMPHAL, Dec 28 NNN: The 21st Imphal Book Fair 2012 was cut short owing to the recent indefinite Manipur bandh and that participants representing many book firms from outside just had to pack up their things and leave the state in frustration. This year’s edition of the Imphal Book Fair was organized at Hapta Kangjeibung, […]

IMPHAL, Dec 28 NNN: The 21st Imphal Book Fair 2012 was cut short owing to the recent indefinite Manipur bandh and that participants representing many book firms from outside just had to pack up their things and leave the state in frustration.
This year’s edition of the Imphal Book Fair was organized at Hapta Kangjeibung, Palace Compound in Imphal from December 15 under the joined sponsorship of Raja Ram Mohon Roy Foundation, Kolkata, Manipur state Central Library Department and Art & Culture Department, Manipur.
Yet, the book fair that was actually to be concluded on December 24, had to cut short the number of days owing to the recent indefinite Manipur bandh, S Tampakleima Devi, Chief Librarian, State Central Library told NNN Friday.
The book fair was closed for three uninterrupted days—December 21-23—as the Film Forum Manipur and Manipur State Shumang Leela Council in teaming up with various social organisations in the state enforced the bandh from December 21 midnight to protest the Chandel incident wherein film artiste Kh Momoko was reportedly molested by a self-styled Lt Col of NSCN-IM.
Many stalls from outside had to leave the fair when proceeds turned out to be recorded good as the strike hit the state, Tampakleima lamented. Director, Art & Culture Department ended the fair with a simple closing function on December 24 after it was being closed for three days in straight, she said.
In all, 48 book firms including 23 from outside participated at the fair. The total number of book stalls opened by these farms at the fair was 105. These stalls deposited Rs 3,000 each to the Government. Some firms had claimed for return of their deposited money but the concerned department rejected the claim terming it as unreasonable, she said.
However, some book firm owners from outside are still in Imphal. SK Tiwari, business executive, Sunmarg Book Firm, New Delhi while talking to our reporter said the firm had arranged a lot of books costing a total of Rs 56,000 for the fair.
He said the firm had sold books for Rs 20,000 only at the 21st Imphal Book Fair while the firm recorded proceeds of Rs 3 lakh in the previous edition of the fair making a huge profit.

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Invest to have higher growth rate : Sangma

SHILLONG, Dec 28: Meghalaya Chief Minister Dr Mukul Sangma emphasized on the need for more investments in the state from the Centre and the private sector to achieve higher growth rate. Sangma expressed his views while speaking at the 57th National Development Council (NDC) meeting held at New Delhi. He said that many more interventions […]

SHILLONG, Dec 28: Meghalaya Chief Minister Dr Mukul Sangma emphasized on the need for more investments in the state from the Centre and the private sector to achieve higher growth rate.
Sangma expressed his views while speaking at the 57th National Development Council (NDC) meeting held at New Delhi.
He said that many more interventions are required by the Centre focussing on improving quality of life in terms of more opportunities for livelihoods, skill development, improvements in health services, education and in particular, conserving natural resources.
He said that the Meghalaya’s growth during the Eleventh Plan has sustained a trajectory which has been exhibiting a clear rising trend from 3.8% in the Eighth Plan to more than 8% in the Eleventh Plan. He attributed this growth rate to the secondary and the tertiary sectors in the state.
“I would like to project a growth target of about 11 percent in the Twelfth Plan period for the state which I am sure can be achieved through sustainable livelihood programmes and investments in infrastructure and human resource development,” Sangma asserted.
“Meghalaya is on a high growth path. We have been trying out several new initiatives during the recent years so as to bring about growth which is sustainable and inclusive. We have been taking steps to overcome our constraints such as high population growth, need for skill enhancement, leveraging our natural resources, market linkages, etc. Further, there is also an urgent need for harnessing our strengths”, said Sangma.
Speaking on the connectivity issue in the region, he said that Meghalaya hopes to get its first railway line by March, 2013 and also the state will have other railway projects completed during the 12th Five year plan.
He stressed that the Government of India must come out with specific programmes for the North East to increase rural tele-density to 70 percent and also providing banking access to 90 percent of the populace. He also spoke about the State’s flagship programme, the “Integrated Basin Development and Livelihood Promotion Programme (IBDLP)”, launched in April this year which aims to create opportunities in horticulture, aquaculture, animal husbandry, sericulture and weaving, apiculture, energy, water and natural resource management.
He said the basic infrastructure such as communication, power, etc. to the existing land custom stations in the region is urgently required as this will provide an impetus to trade between our country and Bhutan, Bangladesh and Myanmar.
“The opening of border haats has brought about renewed hope and has greatly improved the economy of the people residing along the Indo-Bangladesh border. We hope that more such border haats will be opened so that trade can flourish as it used to in the earlier times”, he added.

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Christmas Celebration at Nazareth Muvanphoi camp

Mail News Service Imphal, Dec 28 : The Kuki Army(United Kuki Liberation Front)celebrated the birthday of our Lord Jesus Christ at its GHQ, Nazareth Muvanphoi camp, Chandel District, Manipur from the 24 to 26 Dec. 2012 with pomp and show where all the rank and files of the cadres took part. This year the celebration […]

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Imphal, Dec 28 : The Kuki Army(United Kuki Liberation Front)celebrated the birthday of our Lord Jesus Christ at its GHQ, Nazareth Muvanphoi camp, Chandel District, Manipur from the 24 to 26 Dec. 2012 with pomp and show where all the rank and files of the cadres took part. This year the celebration was attended by not only the cadres but all the family members which was the first of its kind in the history of Kuki revolutionary movement where civilians including fathers, mothers, girls and children of all ages of the cadres celebrated the Christmas festival together in the camp.
Nazareth Muvanphoi camp is the designated camp and also the general HQ of the UKLF which was constructed and inaugurated in 2010 after the organization signed Suspension of Operation(SoO) agreement with the govt of India and the Manipur govt in 2008.
Apart from church services in every morning and evening, other items like song competition among the mothers and wives of the cadres, Bible recitation competition among the UKLF cadres, Volley ball competition between mothers and girls and also between officers and non-officers of the cadres were added to make the festival more interesting and enjoyable. Handsome prizes like cash and mobile handsets were given away to winners/winning teams by SS.Haokip, Commander in Chief of the organization and his wife Smt. Vahneilhing respectively. Consolation prizes were given away to all participants in the competition items by the C-in-C and his better half.
Inspiring gospel messages were delivered by the two speakers viz. David Haokip, Gen. Secy. of the organization and Pastor Songkholal Haokip. The Christmas festival was organized under the leadership of Capt. Jacob Thadou, Maj. Max Baite and Maj. H. Daniel Mangboi Thadou as committee chairman, Secy. and treasurer respectively.
The UKLF felt very upset for the current turmoil arising out of a small incident thereby disturbing the peaceful celebration of Christmas to many people and appeal to all communities to shun violent and strive for peace and communal harmony so that real and lasting peace and prosperity prevail in our society. This is the sole purpose of the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ to this world.
Apart from christmas celebration, the organization also conducted its annual general assembly on the 27th Dec. 2012 and resolved to make changes in some posts and portfolios of some officers as under for general information to the public :
(1). JM. Thadou, Info. & Publicity Secy, (2) Maj. Joshua, External Affairs Secy.(EAS), (3). Lt. Col. Kennedy, Defence Secy., (4). Lt. George Zou, Dy. EAS, (5) Anthony Thadou, Cabinet active member, (6). Capt. Jacob Thadou, Spokeman of UKLF, (7). DS. Mate, Intelligence officer, (8). Maj. NC Baite, Home Secy., (9). Medical Officers, (1) Shongam (2) Ngamson Mate.

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Gaikhangam’s oratory skill is unmatched

Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam, who holds Home portfolio, is a good speaker. He was branded as Chinggi-Chandramani for his oratory skill by none other than late Deputy Chief Minister of Manipur I. Tompok Singh. Like MPP leader Dr. L. Chandramani, who had served the state Government at various level in the past, Gaikhangam’s oratory skill […]

Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam, who holds Home portfolio, is a good speaker. He was branded as Chinggi-Chandramani for his oratory skill by none other than late Deputy Chief Minister of Manipur I. Tompok Singh. Like MPP leader Dr. L. Chandramani, who had served the state Government at various level in the past, Gaikhangam’s oratory skill is also unmatched. Chandramani has facts and figures on finger tips. Gaikhangam’s skill lies in his ability to speak without disclosing anything. He keeps the secret between teeth and mouth. He does not utter the words that are not required. When the Prime Minister Dr. Manmohon Singh visited Manipur some time back the MPP workers paraded naked albeit at the precinct of the MPP office near Imphal Pologround unseen by others. The parade however was recorded by camera and shown on local channel. When Gaikhangam was asked by scribes to give his comment on the parade he began by smiling and said strangers would be hesitant to join the regional party as they would think it was mandatory for the new entrant to the party shed clothe. That evoked amusement even from the scribes. The Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde’s alleged words of caution against Gaikhangam for being media friendly and also for speaking words that were not in conformity with the line of thinking of the Home Ministry was uncalled for. If Gaikhangam spoke about the need for eviction of NSCN designated camp from Chandel it was demanded by situation. Moreover NSCN, which is engaged in peace talk with the Union Government, cannot operate in Manipur. For the cease fire is confined to Nagaland only. It cannot be extended beyond Nagaland. Manipur was burnt when the NDA Government led by BJP extended cease fire in NE region beyond Nagaland. Public memory is still fresh. There is apprehension of Manipur seeing that episode as the peace talk between NSCN and the Union Government is nearing to find a logical solution on the eve of Nagaland election slated for March next year. Manipur like other states in NE region had taken a hardened stand not to part away even an inch of land in the creation of another Nagaland. That feeling weighs heavily in the minds of leaders of all political parties including the century old Congress party. Unfortunately like other mortals leaders of political parties show the tendencies to forget all that happened one or two decades back. The mad rumblings against Gaikhangam will subside. The Union Government is cautioned against uttering words that may flare up communal tension in Manipur. The situation now calls for giving full support to the Ibobi led Congress Government in Manipur to enable it to face bravely the pressures that come from different angles. Any attempt to weaken the Government by punishing or scolding any of the ministerial colleagues will backfire. Gaikhangam did not cross the limit when he spoke what he said. Nothing should be done to clip his wings. He has become a true leader of Naga community. The state needs to produce more leaders of his stature to restore peace and communal harmony in the state. Nothing should be done to gag his mouth. His crafted words are interesting to hear.

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Four-year-old raped in Manipur – Times of India

Four-year-old raped in ManipurTimes of IndiaIMPHAL/KOHIMA: There was no Santa bringing gifts for a four-year-old Nepali girl in the state on Christmas. Instead, it turned out to be the most horrific day of her life – the little one was raped by a drive…

Four-year-old raped in Manipur
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IMPHAL/KOHIMA: There was no Santa bringing gifts for a four-year-old Nepali girl in the state on Christmas. Instead, it turned out to be the most horrific day of her life – the little one was raped by a driver at the remote Tamphum village in Senapati

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Organisations condemn the Napet Palli incident, aids victim

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IMPHAL, December 28: A team consisting of various women bodies, church leaders and other organizations visited Riso Phung village to show their support to the victim of the Napet Palli incident. The team included  of M. Sobita, Co-convenor of United … Continue reading

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IMPHAL, December 28: A team consisting of various women bodies, church leaders and other organizations visited Riso Phung village to show their support to the victim of the Napet Palli incident.

The team included  of M. Sobita, Co-convenor of United NGOs Mission Manipur; Women Committee and secretary of WAD; Anwari Noorjahan, President of United Manipur Muslim Women Development Organization; Theikho representative of Naga People’s Organization; Daniel, Senior advocate High Court; Panti Gonmei, President of Rongmei Lu Phuam; Namga Gangmei, Church Pastor of Rongmei Lamphel Church; Aphung Siro, Chief of Risophung village and Siro Singyui, advisor of the JAC formed against the Napet Palli incident.

The team strongly condemned the Napet Palli incident in which a young girl was allegedly molested and an attempted rape took place on December 27 evening by three persons who self claimed to be KCP cadres. The team also demanded befitting punishment for the culprits.

Speaking to media persons, Aphung Siro the village chief of Risophung strongly condemned the incident and also appealed to every section of the society not to turn it into a communal issue.   

WAD secretary, Sobita termed the incident as very unfortunate and said that many a times, those accused in rape and molestation cases often get away under the influence of money and power. These kinds of crime against women will continue until and unless the culprits are given befitting punishments. The Napet palli incident and Chandel incident are of the same kind and we should strongly condemn it, she added.

Meanwhile, All Manipur Students’ Union, in a release, has also strongly condemned Napet Palli incident.

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Retrenchment benefits of ex-MSRTC employees misused

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IMPHAL, December 28: A press release of the MSRTC workers and employees welfare organization has claimed that Rs 12,80,10,000 meant for 248 employees and workers as retrenchment benefits for Ex-MSRTC employees, sanctioned by the state government has been misappropriated by … Continue reading

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IMPHAL, December 28: A press release of the MSRTC workers and employees welfare organization has claimed that Rs 12,80,10,000 meant for 248 employees and workers as retrenchment benefits for Ex-MSRTC employees, sanctioned by the state government has been misappropriated by K Panmei, MD of MSRTC and I Bihari, Account Officer MSRTC.

According to the statement , Director (Tpt) Cum MD/MSRTC BK Sharma had submitted a statement to P/S (Tpt) Government of Manipur stating shortfall of Retrenchment Benefit for a sum of Rs 2,56,68,483 for another purpose.

I/C Commissioner (Tpt) Government of Manipur AR Khan, IAS had sanctioned a sum of Rs 12,80,10,000 for 248 MSRTC employees and workers under Sanction Order No 26/1/2002-T(MSRTC) Pt., dated 16/7/2003, it added. The statement further added that MD/MSRTC K Panmei issued Retrenchment Order under No. 1/807/2003-MSRTC(E) Pt., dated 31/10/2003 giving 223 + 2 officers only against the sanction amounts for 248 employees.  

Deputy Secretary (Tpt) Government of Manipur T Thongkhopao issued another order under No. 26/1/2002-T(MSRTC) Pt. dated 18/11/2003, to release a sum of Rs 8,52,79,526 out of previous sanctioned amounts Rs 12,80,10,000 deducting Rs 4,27,30,474, it added. The statement then added that after many years, Director (Tpt) Cum MD/MSRTC Government of Manipur BK Sharma submitted a letter to Principal Secy Government of Manipur in details under letter No. 1/807/203-MSRTC-(E), dated 14/09/2011 stating a sum of Rs 12,80,10,000 sanctioned for 248 employees under ROP ’99.

The letter further said that Rs 1,88,41,150 was available physically under present DDO accounts and leaving a shortfall of Rs 2,56,68,483 without utilization certificate or valid documents.

Stating that it was a clear case of cheating employees and the higher authority of the concerned department,  the organization of Ex-MSRTC Employees strongly appealed to State Government Authority and social workers, public leaders and organizations to look into the matter seriously and to take necessary action against the persons/officials who are involved in this issue as per the law of the land.The statement further demanded that the due salaries and benefits of the employees should be cleared at an early date in the interest of the Ex-MSRTC Employees.

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Set up Manipur Bhavan in Bangalore: Manipuri association

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IMPHAL, December 28: The Manipuri community in Bangalore representing the Manipuri Meitei Association, Bangalore has expressed its regards to all the state media for its kind consideration and mature help in dealing with all the events which directly or indirectly … Continue reading

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IMPHAL, December 28: The Manipuri community in Bangalore representing the Manipuri Meitei Association, Bangalore has expressed its regards to all the state media for its kind consideration and mature help in dealing with all the events which directly or indirectly affected the Manipuri community in and around Bangalore specially, during the last North East exodus.

According to release of the association, “As the population of Manipuri community staying outside Manipur is increasing day by day and a very large number of Manipuris already settled outside Manipur. The Manipuri community in Bangalore urged the government of Manipur to draft a special policy for the welfare of this population. There should be strong mechanism to address the concerns and grievances of Manipuri communities staying outside the state.”

“The Manipuri Meitei Association, Bangalore, representing all the communities from

Manipur and staying in Karnataka, pressed strongly the government of

Manipur to set up a MANIPUR BHA V AN in Bangalore,” it further said.

“Thousands of people from Manipur visit Bangalore every year in connection education, employment, diagnosis, pilgrimage, etc. Besides, considering the safety as in the case of North East Exodus of the thousands of Manipuri communities staying in Karnataka, it is an utmost importance to set up Manipur Bhavan in Bangalore,” it said. 

“As Manipur is already affected by the influx of foreign nationals, MMAB also supports

the sincere effort to ascertain foreigners in Manipur for taking necessary measures to protect the indigenous Manipuri people. The association also requests all the concerned organizations to consider the proper criteria of foreigners. Some undesirable incidents may cause great difficulties to the lives of thousands of Manipuri communities staying outside Manipur,” it said.

“The association also condemned the recent incident at Chandel. Any uncivilized act of defying woman`s respect is extremely regrettable. We also urge the government of

Manipur to bring the anti-social elements involved to book,” it added.

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Police check list

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IMPHAL, December 28: The Imphal West Police has notified in a statement that it going to organize a special drive from December 30 to strictly implement  safety norms to check the instances of road mishaps during the ensuing New Year’s … Continue reading

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IMPHAL, December 28: The Imphal West Police has notified in a statement that it going to organize a special drive from December 30 to strictly implement  safety norms to check the instances of road mishaps during the ensuing New Year’s Day celebration.

According to the statement, the special drive will give emphasis to check for those driving without driving license, driving of motor vehicles by minors (under aged), owners of vehicles allowing a minor or a person without driving license drive his/her vehicle, driving without registration certificate of the vehicle, driving vehicles without Insurance certificate, triple riding on two wheeler vehicles, vehicles plying without displaying registration number, driving by drunken person or by a person under the influence of liquor/drug, driving at excessive speed, over-loading of Car/M-Gypsy/Maruti Van/Bus, driving a motor vehicle at a speed which is dangerous to the public, driving or riding of two wheelers without wearing helmets and driving motor vehicles while using mobile phones.          

The statement has further appealed to the general public to co-operate and help the police in curbing road mishaps and to save precious lives during the ensuing New Year’s Day Celebration, 2013.      

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JCC to intensify agitation

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IMPHAL, December 28: The Joint Coordinating Committee of Engineering Departments (JCC) Manipur, has condoled the death of Thangjam Dijamani @ Nanao Singh who was killed by a team of Lamphel Police while he was on duty covering the news of … Continue reading

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IMPHAL, December 28: The Joint Coordinating Committee of Engineering Departments (JCC) Manipur, has condoled the death of Thangjam Dijamani @ Nanao Singh who was killed by a team of Lamphel Police while he was on duty covering the news of the bandh called by Film Forum Manipur and Manipur State Sumang Leela Council.

A press statement from the JCC said that a 2 minute silence was observed for the peace of the departed soul by its members in an emergency meeting held on December 26, 2012. The members of the JCC also condemned the alleged assault on film actor Momoko at Chandel on December 18, 2012.

The statement further said that as there had been no positive response from the state government on the cease work strike being launched by JCC of work-charged employees of 4 engineering departments of Manipur for not clearing their ROP 2010, the JCC is all set to intensify their agitation.

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IPSA condemnation

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IMPHAL, December 28: In a press release the International Peace and Social Advancement (IPSA) has stated that it would back all measures taken up by the government in the state against a senior cadre of NSCN (IM) Livingstone Anal involved … Continue reading

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IMPHAL, December 28: In a press release the International Peace and Social Advancement (IPSA) has stated that it would back all measures taken up by the government in the state against a senior cadre of NSCN (IM) Livingstone Anal involved in the Chandel incident  and urged the state government to take up actions for appeasing the public. IPSA also condemned the Napet Palli incident and condoled the premature demise of TV journalist Thangjam Dwijamani.

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Poetry Session 2013 coming up

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IMPHAL, December 28: The Sahitya Thoubang Lup, Imphal in collaboration with The Sui Generis Incorporation will hold a function “Eikhoigi Sheireng Eikhoigi Taibang” on Sunday 6, 2013 at 1p.m. at the Sui Generis House, Kwakheithel Lamdong Leikai, Imphal wherein poets … Continue reading

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IMPHAL, December 28: The Sahitya Thoubang Lup, Imphal in collaboration with The Sui Generis Incorporation will hold a function “Eikhoigi Sheireng Eikhoigi Taibang” on Sunday 6, 2013 at 1p.m. at the Sui Generis House, Kwakheithel Lamdong Leikai, Imphal wherein poets coming from Meghalaya will be taking part. Noted poets Yumlembam Ibomcha, Robin S Ngangom, Nabanita and Shrima Ningombam will host the function where 30- odd young poets of the state also will participate in the function.

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Return to Humanism

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A question often confronted by those in search of a moral stance on issues of life and society is, what or where exactly is, or should be, this moral stance located. This undoubtedly is a slippery question considering one man’s … Continue reading

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A question often confronted by those in search of a moral stance on issues of life and society is, what or where exactly is, or should be, this moral stance located. This undoubtedly is a slippery question considering one man’s perception of moral is not always the same as another’s, especially against the backdrop of diverse religious upbringings and outlooks different people grow up in. The difficulty hence is not just in satisfying those who pose this question, often provocatively and sometimes even tauntingly, but also to convince oneself as to what exactly should be a moral stance. Perhaps a beginning could be made by distinguishing between what is legally correct from what is moral. What is legally correct can, but does not necessarily have to, coincide with what is moral, although ideally the two should overlap totally. What is moral then must broadly be the conscience which guides the legislative process of making certain action legal or illegal. But this distinction does not still answer the question what is moral. So what then is a moral stance? There probably cannot be a conclusive answer to this question, but we would, as a thumb rule, begin by turning to humanism (which unlike religion is a better common denominator of human values), a doctrine which believes in the promotion of human welfare. We would also refer back to a belief in life as the basis of answers to all ontological problems. Life is good, hence anything which promotes life is good and everything which negates life is bad. No rational discourse would be possible or meaningful if we do not predicate them with this fundamental axiom that life must go on, because life is good.

We are also often at a loss at the cynicism involve in those who resort to the relativist position in making the judgement as to what is a moral stance saying this will change depending on the perspective the observer takes, and that no perspective is of less moral standing than another. Such a position only betrays a pathetic irresponsibility and a moral anarchy. Very often this would lead to drawing a moral equivalence between the victim and perpetrator. The rapist who say he was provoked into the crime by his victim who dressed in Western attire (incidentally a not too unfamiliar defence) would have the same moral worth as the perspective of the victim who suffered the crime. This example should make it much easier for us to define what we mean by a moral stance. It is about exercising one’s judgement, not necessarily informed by religious teachings, to decide what is humane and what is not. In fact, we are of the opinion any religious teaching which does not believe in this humanism, is prone to be reduced to dogmatism. This humanistic position should also make it clearer as to who is victim and who is perpetrator in any given situation.

The broad guidelines of a moral stance hence would hinge around defining what is cruel and insensitive to sufferings of other humans. To try and elucidate further with a little rhetoric, should there at all be any justified dilemma in deciding what is the moral stance when confronted with torture victims, regardless who were the perpetrators? Should any inability to condemn genocide or slave trade be considered morally tenable? Thankfully, we have today guidelines of moral standards available in the shape of many international laws and norms, including the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, adopted by the United Nations. There are also the Geneva Conventions seeking to limit the savagery of wars and also to ensure a minimum standard of humanity in the treatment of prisoners of war. Let us then reassess the issues confronting us under this new scanner of humanism and decide what the stance we should adopt as moral. While the relativist position is good in the assessment process, let it not be the criterion under which we make the decision as to what is moral. It is only expected of a good judge (which every moral being is called upon to be), to have the patience to listen with understanding to everybody, and see what everybody sees from their respective positions. But all these perspectives must be weighed against a moral scale of humanism and not just legalities before a final verdict is made. To take another example as a concluding illustration of this fine distinction between the moral and legal, under laws such as the AFSPA, a soldier can kill or torture (use force to the extent of causing death) and commit no legal offence. But should this legal position also guarantee a moral legitimacy as well?

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16th Jr National Sepaktakraw

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IMPHAL, December 28: State boys’ and girls’ registered wins in today’s matches of the 16th Junior National Sepaktakraw Championship, December 28 to 31, at Ghoshala Indoor Stadium, Jodhpur. In boys team event, Manipur beat Andhra Pradesh by 3-0(6-15, 15-8, 15-7/15-10, … Continue reading

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IMPHAL, December 28: State boys’ and girls’ registered wins in today’s matches of the 16th Junior National Sepaktakraw Championship, December 28 to 31, at Ghoshala Indoor Stadium, Jodhpur.

In boys team event, Manipur beat Andhra Pradesh by 3-0(6-15, 15-8, 15-7/15-10, 15-6/15-2, 15-4) and Gujarat 3-0 (15-9, 15-5/15-13, 15-3/15-4, 15-3).

In the girls team event, Manipur beat Kerala 2-0 (15-13, 15-8/15-5, 15-9).

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Ratan Tata retires

(ANI): Ratan Tata, 75, retired gracefully as the chairman of the Tata Group, and handed over its management to Cyrus Mistry on Friday. Mistry, 44, was designated as the next chairman of one of India?s largest business group?s in November 2011. Mistry is a member of the Tata family by marriage and his father — […]

(ANI): Ratan Tata, 75, retired gracefully as the chairman of the Tata Group, and handed over its management to Cyrus Mistry on Friday.
Mistry, 44, was designated as the next chairman of one of India?s largest business group?s in November 2011.
Mistry is a member of the Tata family by marriage and his father — construction magnate Pallonji Mistry, is the largest single holder of shares in Tata Sons (18 percent), the group?s holding company.
Under Ratan Tata’s leadership of over 20 years, Tata sales grew from five billion dollars to 83 billion dollars, and now, almost two thirds of its revenue comes from overseas.
In a sign of improvement, Tata Steel, which was a loss-making entity last year, and Tata Motors, which made a profit last year of 569 million dollars, this week reported profits of about two billion dollars apiece for the year just ended in March. TCS posted a profit of 1.9 billion dollars.
The top 10 listed companies in the group generated 62.5 billion dollars in revenue in fiscal 2010, earning 2.1 billion dollars in profit. That means the other 88 firms generated only 7.5 percent of the group’s total revenue and collectively posted a loss.
The Tata Group was founded as a textile business in 1868 by Ratan’s great-grandfather Jamsetji Tata, a member of the close-knit Parsi community — Persian Zoroastrians who fled to India around the 10th century. His older son expanded into steel, insurance and the production of soaps and cooking oil.
Jamsetji’s nephew took over for a brief period, after which the baton went to J R D Tata, who led the group for 53 years. He founded mainstay companies Tata Motors and Tata Consultancy Services, the biggest contributor to the group’s profit.
Unmarried and living a relatively frugal life with his dogs, Ratan Tata has closely guarded the group’s reputation for high ethical standards in a country rife with corruption.

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Set up Manipur Bhavan in Bangalore: Manipuri association – KanglaOnline

Set up Manipur Bhavan in Bangalore: Manipuri associationKanglaOnlineIMPHAL, December 28: The Manipuri community in Bangalore representing the Manipuri Meitei Association, Bangalore has expressed its regards to all the state media for its kind considera…

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IMPHAL, December 28: The Manipuri community in Bangalore representing the Manipuri Meitei Association, Bangalore has expressed its regards to all the state media for its kind consideration and mature help in dealing with all the events which directly

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