Murder attempt

IMPHAL, Jan 2 NNN : A young boy of class 12 attempted to kill a girl student of the same age by stabbing her on Wednesday before he tried to commit suicide by stabbing himself at Thoubal Wangma Taba, Thoubal district. The incident happened around 2:30 pm when RK Robinson, 17, son of RK Jila […]

IMPHAL, Jan 2 NNN : A young boy of class 12 attempted to kill a girl student of the same age by stabbing her on Wednesday before he tried to commit suicide by stabbing himself at Thoubal Wangma Taba, Thoubal district.
The incident happened around 2:30 pm when RK Robinson, 17, son of RK Jila of Imphal East, Canchipur opposite Manipur University main gate, tried to kill Khangembem Ronibala, 17, daughter of Kh Thoiba from Khongjom Samaram, Thoubal district, by stabbing her with a sharp knife before he tried to kill himself by the same knife.
Ronibala was taken to Regional Institute of Medical Sciences, (RIMS), Imphal, but was later referred to Shija hospital as her condition got deteriorated. She is now in the Intensive Care Unit of the hospital. Robinson was undergoing operation at RIMS. His condition was also stated to be critical.
Ronibala is reading in class 12 at Fanchier Abhiram Higher Secondary School, Thoubal Wangma Taba, while Robinson is a student of HRD Higher Secondary School, Ghari, Imphal West.
Reports said Ronibala along with her two friends were returning to her school boarding after three days of leave for New Year’s celebration when Robinson stabbed her on the right belly at a spot about 50 metre from the boarding.
Police said the duo is now having a love affair, but the intention of the boy is still unclear.
Meanwhile, Khangabok constituency MLA O Landhoni visited Shija hospital to look after the condition of the girl this evening.

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Better days are ahead

Hope runs high, 2013 will bring lots of changes to the state. Morning shows the day. Nothing happened on January 1. It seems everyone has realised what is happening in Manipur in particular and the country as a whole. Cool and calm scene was witnessed on January 1. Manipur Government led by Chief Minister O. […]

Hope runs high, 2013 will bring lots of changes to the state. Morning shows the day. Nothing happened on January 1. It seems everyone has realised what is happening in Manipur in particular and the country as a whole. Cool and calm scene was witnessed on January 1. Manipur Government led by Chief Minister O. Ibobi could take a committed stand to face the pressure that came from different angles. Manipur is safe in his hand. Union Government will not take any major decision with regard to meeting of the demands put up by NSCN without the approval of Manipur Government. In the past despite strong pressure from the Union Government not to lift armed forces special powers act from Imphal areas Ibobi went ahead and seven assembly segments in Imphal area are nowfree from the diabolic act. Ibobi will be able to take similar stand when the Union Government seeks his advice on meeting certain demands put up by NSCN. The Government at the centre is desperate to make some major announcement on the eve of Nagaland elections slated for early part of this year. If last year, 2012, showed the path ahead, 2013 will give solace to the people of the state. The decision taken by the state Government for formation of a committee to look into the requirement of the remote hill districts to put at par developmental activities both in the hills and valley will bring to light where the lapses exist. How fund earmarked for certain areas went elsewhere. This committee, which will have representatives from different communities, should shape the mind of the Planning Commission on matters of allocation of fund. The report of the committee will bring to light which areas of the state got more money and which place was erased from the plan money record. Mary Kom showed in 2012 the path that patience and proper training can take Manipuri sports stars higher to clinch even Olympic medal, consequently more are showing readiness to step in her foot step. Manipur winning Gold medal in the next Olympic will not be a big surprise. Manipuris particularly voters have realised the need for keeping a strong and powerful Government. That feeling shaped the outcome of the election held in 2012. That feeling will shape the outcome of the Lok Sabha election if it is preponed in 2013. Foreign direct investment though it will not bring much financial relief to the smaller state like Manipur it will boost up financial supremacy of the country. The money collected from the FDI will be used in making Food Security Bill a law. When this law is implemented there will be no starvation in the country. Hunger will become a thing of past. This is a change which will be witnessed in Manipur also. State Government has decided to give a thrust to development of road communication and improvement of power supply. Ambitious plans are underway to provide drinking in Imphal areas particularly Imphal East by supplying water through pipe from Thoubal barrage. Power supply will be improved dramatically. Because a massive plan is underway to connect Manipur with the gas based power project in Tripura. Better days are ahead.

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All film activities stopped to protest Chandel incident

IMPHAL, Jan 2 NNN : No more film shootings. No more all sorts of entertainment including concerts and no more showing Manipuri movies in cinema halls in the valley districts of Manipur unless NSCN-IM cadre Livingstone is booked and given befitting punishment by the government. Livingstone is allegedly involved in molesting Manipuri film actress Momoko […]

IMPHAL, Jan 2 NNN : No more film shootings. No more all sorts of entertainment including concerts and no more showing Manipuri movies in cinema halls in the valley districts of Manipur unless NSCN-IM cadre Livingstone is booked and given befitting punishment by the government.
Livingstone is allegedly involved in molesting Manipuri film actress Momoko at Chandel during a concert on December 18.
The NSCN-IM had refuted to this allegation earlier.
On Wednesday, the Film Forum Manipur (FFM) and many other organisations held a day long sit-in protest at Iboyaima Shumang Leela Shanglen in Imphal and passed many resolutions.
One of the resolutions is to reach out to all the MLAs and MPs of Manipur and get their pledges that sexual abuse should be made to end in Manipur.
One resolution was to spread the ongoing agitation to the hill districts in co-operation with the area people concerned.
The FFM, Manipur State Shumang Leela Council and All Manipur Matam Eshei Kanglup along with civil society organisations have pledged to continue their agitation until the NSCN-IM cadre is given a befitting punishment.
Meanwhile the year 2012 recorded as much as 59 rape cases at the same time as 46 molestation cases were registered as on November 30 of the same year, according to statistics provided by Superintendent of Police, CID (Crime Branch), Manipur.
Forty-five militants belonging to different outfits were eliminated during the period from January 1-December 4 of the just ended year. In all, 1441 militants were arrested while 918 weapons were seized from different underground organisations. The number of bandh and blockades during this period was 76 as the number of bomb blasts was recorded at 130.
Murder cases in the year 2012 recorded 77 and this figure is slightly down as compared to the period from 2007-2011 at the same time as attempted to murder cases shot up to 390, indicates the official data.
Kidnapping cases were outshined the records maintained during the period from 2007-2011, while 42 riot cases were registered in these preceding years. The preceding year alone accounted for 41 cases of cruelty by husband and relatives against women and this figure exceeds the records registered in the period from 2007-2011.
As for motor accidents, the information further says a total of 702 road mishaps were recorded in 2012 and this record is relatively high as compared to the previous five years.

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ZSU suspends bandh

IMPHAL, Jan 2 NNN : The indefinite Tamenglong district bandh call given by the Zeliangrong Students’ Union, Manipur (ZSUM) since midnight of January 1 will be suspended from 1 am of Thursday as the union signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Manipur on Wednesday. Representatives of ZSUM met with Chief Minister […]

IMPHAL, Jan 2 NNN : The indefinite Tamenglong district bandh call given by the Zeliangrong Students’ Union, Manipur (ZSUM) since midnight of January 1 will be suspended from 1 am of Thursday as the union signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Manipur on Wednesday.
Representatives of ZSUM met with Chief Minister O Ibobi on Wednesday in the presence of Kikhonbou Newmai, MLA, Tamei constituency at the Chief Minister’s Bungalow here this afternoon. During the meeting, the union signed an MoU with the state Government wherein the latter agreed to fulfill four demands of the former, Kadijanbou Pamei, state secretary, ZSUM told a news conference held at the Manipur Press Club.
The Government of Manipur will institute a magisterial inquiry headed by the concerned Deputy Commissioner into the alleged killing of one Gongsingam Dangmei and submit the report within one month, he said. Based on the magisterial inquiry report, the necessary action will be initiated against the persons involved in the killing as per law, he added.
He said as per the report, necessary compensation will be provided to the deceased’s family according to the existing rule of the Government. The representatives of the ZSUM also agreed to take back the dead body and withdraw the bandh imposed in Tamenglong district from 1 am Thursday, he informed.
The body of Dangmei is still lying at the mortuary of Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences (JNIMS) and it will be conducted post mortem tomorrow, January 3, he added.
ZSUM enforced the strike since Tuesday midnight decrying the alleged killing of Dangmei by troops of 10 Assam Rifles during a reported encounter that took place at Shangji Village under Khoupum Police Station, Tamenglong district on December 30.
A large section of Imphal-Jiribam road falls under Tamenglong district and that traffic along the highway was disrupted by the strike till the filing of this report.

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Manipur wins overall champion in National Wheelchair Fencing Championships – E-Pao.net

Manipur wins overall champion in National Wheelchair Fencing ChampionshipsE-Pao.netImphal, January 02 2013 : Manipur Wheelchair Fencing team has lifted the Overall Team Champion's trophy in the recently concluded 5th National Wheelchair Fencing Cha…

Manipur wins overall champion in National Wheelchair Fencing Championships
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Imphal, January 02 2013 : Manipur Wheelchair Fencing team has lifted the Overall Team Champion's trophy in the recently concluded 5th National Wheelchair Fencing Championships which was organised by Orissa Wheelchair Fencing Association under

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Naming anti-rape law after girl will be an honour, says her family

Ballia (Uttar Pradesh), Jan.2 (ANI): Family members of the 23-year-old woman who died 13 days after being gang raped on the night of December 16, have reportedly welcomed Union Human Resource Development Minister Shashi Tharoor’s suggestion of naming the revised anti-rape law after their daughter. Media reports quoted the dead raped victim’s family members, as […]

Ballia (Uttar Pradesh), Jan.2 (ANI): Family members of the 23-year-old woman who died 13 days after being gang raped on the night of December 16, have reportedly welcomed
Union Human Resource Development Minister Shashi Tharoor’s suggestion of naming the revised anti-rape law after their daughter.
Media reports quoted the dead raped victim’s family members, as saying on Wednesday that they have no objection to the move and added that it would be an honour to the girl.
“If her name is made public for this purpose, they have no objection to it,” the family members said.
“If the government names the revised anti-rape law after her, we have no objection and it would be an honour to her,” said her father.
Tharoor had on Tuesday favoured making public the identity of the gang-rape victim wondering what interest was served by keeping her name under wraps.
Tharoor had also said the revised anti-rape legislation should be named after the victim if her parents do not have any objection.
“Wondering what interest is served by continuing anonymity of #DelhGangRape victim. Why not name &honour her as a real person w/own identity?” he asked on micro-blogging site Twitter.
“Unless her parents object, she should be honoured &the revised anti-rape law named after her. She was a human being w/a name,not just a symbol,” Tharoor, who is known for speaking his mind, said.
Asked about the financial assistance of Rs.20 lakh announced by the Uttar Pradesh Government and assistance of Rs.15 lakh and job announced by Delhi Government, the dead woman’s brother said though announcements have been made, they are yet to receive the assistance.
The girl’s father said he was satisfied with the announcements made by the government.
The family members termed as misleading reports in the media that the girl was about to get married.
On a question regarding police charge sheet in the case, the brother said they do not want to comment on the issue and only want justice.
Responding to Tharoor?s tweet on Tuesday, former IPS officer, and now social and civil rights activist, Kiran Bedi welcomed the suggestion.
Bedi said: What Tharoor has said, may be unique in India, but it is not new in the world. Many of the American laws, like the Megan Law, the Jessica Law and the Brady Law have
been so named to perpetuate the memory and suffering of the victims, and also to remember the spirit behind the law. I would support Tharoor’s suggestion, as it is a good idea.

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CBI files chargesheet against Post Master Assam

Mail News Service New Delhi, Jan 2: The Central Bureau of Investigation has filed a Charge Sheet before the Special Judge, CBI, Guwahati(Assam) against four public servants i.e. the then Branch Post Master of Algapur Part-V Branch Post Office, Hailakandi, Assam; Zilla Parishad Member of Algapur & Mohanpur, Hailakandi; the then Junior Engineer, Algapur Development […]

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New Delhi, Jan 2: The Central Bureau of Investigation has filed a Charge Sheet before the Special Judge, CBI, Guwahati(Assam) against four public servants i.e. the then Branch Post Master of Algapur Part-V Branch Post Office, Hailakandi, Assam; Zilla Parishad Member of Algapur & Mohanpur, Hailakandi; the then Junior Engineer, Algapur Development Block, Hailakandi; the then Gram Panchayat Secretary of Algapur, Hailakandi and six private persons all from Hailakandi, Assam U/s 120 B, 468, 471 IPC and Section 13(2) R/w 13 (1) (d) of Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 for fraudulently & dishonestly opening of 185 Post Office Saving Bank Accounts in the names of fictitious Job Card Holders under MGNREGA.
The accused subsequently withdraw the credited amount released by the Govt towards payment of wages from the respective SB Accounts, and misappropriated the entire funds for Rs.16,93,300/-(approx) during the year 2009-2011, without actually executing the works at sites.
The public is reminded that the above findings are based on the investigation done by CBI and evidence collected by it.

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Hundreds participate in ‘Women Dignity March’ in Delhi

New Delhi, Jan 2 (ANI): Hundreds of people marched here today to demand better rights and greater security for women. The ‘Women Dignity March’ began from Pragati Maidan, close to India Gate, a little past 11 a.m., and went all the way to Rajghat. At Rajghat, Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit, who has condemned all […]

New Delhi, Jan 2 (ANI): Hundreds of people marched here today to demand better rights and greater security for women.
The ‘Women Dignity March’ began from Pragati Maidan, close to India Gate, a little past 11 a.m., and went all the way to Rajghat.
At Rajghat, Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit, who has condemned all incidents of violence and sexual assault against women and emphasized on the dire need to ensure their safety and security, led the protesters in paying homage to Mahatma Gandhi.
Dikshit, who has locked horns with the Union Home Ministry and the Delhi Police following the rise in crimes against women in the national capital, said earlier last week that society should be united in fighting against such heinous crimes.
Dikshit had earlier said that her government has requested Delhi Police to deploy more PCR vans and to widely publicise police protocols and impart training to police personnel.
In a bid to check crimes against women in the national capital, the Delhi Government on Monday launched a round-the-clock helpline ’181′ for offering immediate help to women in distress.
The move comes after a 23 year-old physiotherapy student was gang-raped and brutally assaulted allegedly by six men in a moving bus in south Delhi on December 16 night. She died from her injuries on December 29 at a Singapore hospital.
The attack prompted street protests across India, international outrage and promises from the government of tougher punishments for offenders.
Meanwhile, Delhi Police will submit its chargesheet in the magistrate court in Saket on Thursday. The case will then be moved to the fast-track court.
Delhi Police had earlier invoked murder charges against the six men allegedly involved in the gang-rape.
Meanwhile, the Supreme Court has agreed to hear a public interest litigation (PIL) that seeks speedy trials in rape cases.
A bench headed by Chief Justice Altamas Kabir will hear tomorrow the PIL which also sought suspension of MPs and MLAs in case a charge sheet is filed against them for crime against women.
The apex court agreed to hear the PIL filed by a former woman IAS officer seeking directions to the government to ensure safety of women and for conduct of fast-track court proceedings in all rape cases.
In her PIL, retired IAS officer Promilla Shanker has pleaded with the court to direct the government to set up fast-track courts in all states for expeditious trial of rape cases.
She also submitted that cases of rape and crime against women and children be investigated by lady police officials and trial be conducted by lady judges.
Meanwhile, another bench comprising justices P Sathasivam and Ranjan Gogoi issued notices to the Centre and all the states and sought their response on another PIL by advocate Mukesh Kumar seeking safety measures for women.
Kumar, in his PIL, demanded creation of women police stations in every town to investigate complaints of rape and sexual assault against women.
It also sought steps for implementation of UN convention on elimination of all forms of discrimination against women.
The court asked the Centre and the states to file their responses in a month.
The PILs come in the backdrop of the nation-wide outrage over December 16 brutal gang-rape and assault of a 23-year-old woman in Delhi, who died in a Singapore hospital on December 29.

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Manipur begins new year with highway bandh – E-Pao.net

Manipur begins new year with highway bandhE-Pao.netThe new year in Manipur began with a bandh along the Imphal-Silchar highway. The bandh was called on Monday night in protest against an alleged fake encounter killing of a former Naga rebel by Assam Ri…

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The new year in Manipur began with a bandh along the Imphal-Silchar highway. The bandh was called on Monday night in protest against an alleged fake encounter killing of a former Naga rebel by Assam Rifles troops. Troops of the paramilitary force's 10
Zeliangrong student union charges 10 AR of fake encounterKanglaOnline

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Repeal AFSPA in Manipur, say rights activists – Newstrack India

E-Pao.netRepeal AFSPA in Manipur, say rights activistsNewstrack IndiaGuwahati, Jan 2 (IANS) A conglomeration of civil society and rights groups from the northeastern region Wednesday asked the central government to repeal the Armed Forces Special Power…


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Repeal AFSPA in Manipur, say rights activists
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Guwahati, Jan 2 (IANS) A conglomeration of civil society and rights groups from the northeastern region Wednesday asked the central government to repeal the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) in Manipur. Sobita Mangsatabam of North East
Manipur women bodies demand AFSPA withdrawalAssam Tribune
Civil society bodies demand repeal of AfspaTimes of India

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Manipur begins new year with highway bandh – Times of India

Manipur begins new year with highway bandhTimes of IndiaThe students' body called an indefinite bandh along NH-37, which is the second lifeline of landlocked Manipur from Tuesday midnight. They demanded that the government punish the guilty personn…

Manipur begins new year with highway bandh
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The students' body called an indefinite bandh along NH-37, which is the second lifeline of landlocked Manipur from Tuesday midnight. They demanded that the government punish the guilty personnel under the Zeliangrong customary laws and remove

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Key operative of banned Manipur outfit, 7 others held – Hindustan Times

Key operative of banned Manipur outfit, 7 others heldHindustan TimesA 28-year-old self proclaimed 'revenue officer' of a banned terrorist outfit operating from Manipur, the Kangleipak Communist Party-Military Council (Lamjanba Khuman), has been…

Key operative of banned Manipur outfit, 7 others held
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A 28-year-old self proclaimed 'revenue officer' of a banned terrorist outfit operating from Manipur, the Kangleipak Communist Party-Military Council (Lamjanba Khuman), has been arrested by the special cell of Delhi Police. The arrested key member of

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Congress predicts NPF’s downfall in coming elections

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KOHIMA, Jan 1 (NEPS): The Opposition Congress in Nagaland has confidently said the NPF government headed by Neiphiu Rio would “demit office very soon leaving the State’s economy in shambles.” This was stated in a statement issued by NPCC here … Continue reading

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KOHIMA, Jan 1 (NEPS): The Opposition Congress in Nagaland has confidently said the NPF government headed by Neiphiu Rio would “demit office very soon leaving the State’s economy in shambles.”

This was stated in a statement issued by NPCC here Tuesday. The Opposition Congress came down heavily on the Chief Minister Rio for his failure to attend the 57th National Development Council (NDC) meeting on December 28 last at New Delhi and terming it as “very unfortunate” for the people of Nagaland.
“His absence in NDC annual meeting showed that Nagaland’s economic growth was not his priority anymore,” the NPCC statement said and further revealing that the “NPF government will not return to power and therefore they have no more economic plan for the State in the 12th FYP.”

It said in Nagaland, with over 70% of the population engaged in agriculture, the growth target largely depended on this primary sector. However under NPF government, it contributed a dismal 19% only to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 11th FYP. The contributions from secondary and tertiary sectors like industries, road constructions, electricity and water supplies were even more pathetic, the statement further stated.

“The tall claim of NPF government’s development achievement in secondary and tertiary sectors had nil returns in revenue that had contributed to 6.2% growth rate in 11th FYP. Corruption had eaten into the foundation of the State’s economy. The NPF government had over-spent the State’s wealth on over-eating and merry-making,” the NPCC said.

The Opposition Congress said all the Chief Ministers except Nagaland Chief Minister had presented their respective State’s plan for the 12th Five Year Plan (FYP).

Terming as “detrimental” the “casual attitude” of the Chief Minister for the economic growth of the State, the Congress explained the presentation made by Planning Minister T.R. Zeliang on behalf of the Chief Minister that it had “by and large” achieved the targets of the 11th five year plan was a “blatant lie.”

“Earlier on December 1, 2012, the Business Standard report had clearly stated that Nagaland had achieved just 6.2% growth against the target of 9.3% in 11th FYP which was the lowest in the whole of Northeastern States. While other NE States had confidently projected their targets above the national average of 8% for the 12th FYP, Nagaland State had failed to set the target,” the NPCC Statement said.
Stating that the NPF had no vision and economic road-map for the Nagas, the Congress said the NPF government had failed to bear the burden of the people.

It alleged that the NPF government in Nagaland had become a tyranny, besides having no heart for the people. “It had served a handful of coterie only,” it further alleged. “Under NPF government, justice had evaded the people of Nagaland.”

The Congress also charged the NPF Government that the “forced retirement of the government employees, the backdoor appointments, the failure to implement the appointment of graduate and undergraduate teachers, the failure to implement the schemes under the year of entrepreneurs,” were the harsh reminders of injustice dispensed by it.

“With the DAN legislators refusing to step down before the solution, election 2013 is imminent as scheduled,” it said adding, “Free and fair election alone will bring justice.”

The Oppisition Congress also expressed optimism that the party (Congress), if voted to power, was committed to provide a “God-fearing, responsible government” in the State.

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Press Release issued by Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC)

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PRESS RELEASE The failure of Shri. Neiphiu Rio, the Chief Minister of Nagaland to attend the 57th National Development Council (NDC) meeting on 28th December 2012 at New Delhi was very unfortunate for the people of Nagaland. All the Chief … Continue reading

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The failure of Shri. Neiphiu Rio, the Chief Minister of Nagaland to attend the 57th National Development Council (NDC) meeting on 28th December 2012 at New Delhi was very unfortunate for the people of Nagaland. All the Chief Ministers of the States, except Nagaland Chief Minister, had presented their respective State’s plan for the 12th Five Year Plan (FYP). The casual attitude of the Chief Minister was detrimental for the economic growth of the State. The presentation of Shri. T.R. Zeliang Planning Minister on behalf of the Chief Minister stating that “by and large Nagaland had achieved the targets of the 11th five year plan was a blatant lie. Earlier on December 1, 2012, the Business Standard report had clearly stated that Nagaland had achieved just 6.2% growth against the target of 9.3% in 11th FYP which was the lowest in the whole of Northeastern States. While other NE States had confidently projected their targets above the national average of 8% for the 12th FYP, Nagaland State had failed to set the target.

The NPF government headed by Shri. Neiphiu Rio will demit office very soon leaving the State’s economy in shambles. His absence in NDC annual meeting showed that Nagaland’s economic growth was not his priority anymore. The NPF government will not return to power and therefore they have no more economic plan for the State in the 12th FYP. In Nagaland, with over 70% of the population engaged in agriculture, the growth target largely depends on this primary sector. However under NPF government, it contributed a dismal 19% only to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 11th FYP. The contributions from secondary and tertiary sectors like industries, road constructions, electricity and water supplies were even more pathetic. The tall claim of NPF government’s development achievement in secondary and tertiary sectors had nil returns in revenue that had contributed to 6.2% growth rate in 11th FYP. Corruption had eaten to the foundation of the State’s economy. The NPF government had over-spent the State’s wealth on over-eating and merry-making.

The people of Nagaland deserve good roads, sufficient power supply for industrial and domestic activities, employment opportunities for the youths, etc. to propel the State in economic growth. The NPF has no vision and economic road-map for the Nagas.

The NPF government had failed to bear the burden of the people. The NPF government is reviving and promoting idolatry. Since the NPF government has been fully engrossed in ungodly pursuits, they have even objected to the involvement of the Church in politics. Church is an embodiment of purity but they don’t want purity. The only “hard politics” is the truth. If the NPF felt that the Church should not take part in hard politics, the understanding was badly misplaced but understandable, giving the corrupt nature of NPF government. They did not want the truth from the Church. “Democracy is by the people”; which means, participation by the people. If being a member of the Church is a disqualification to participate, it is a deprivation of the fundamental right of an individual. The members of the Church too have equal rights as democratic citizens to participate in deciding the political course of its people. The only caution that the Church needs to exercise is not to share the sins of mis-governance. The Church was expected to admonish the pagan government.

The NPF government in Nagaland has become a tyranny. It has no heart for the people. It had served a handful of coterie only. Under NPF government, justice had evaded the people of Nagaland. The forced retirement of the government employees, the backdoor appointments, the failure to implement the appointment of graduate and undergraduate teachers, the failure to implement the schemes under the year of entrepreneurs, etc. were the harsh reminders of injustice dispensed by the NPF government.
With the DAN legislators refusing to step down before the solution, election 2013 is imminent as scheduled. Free and fair election alone will bring justice. The Congress party, if voted to power, is committed to provide a God-fearing, responsible government.

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Members of banned Manipuri outfit KCP arrested – Business Standard

Members of banned Manipuri outfit KCP arrestedBusiness StandardA key member of the banned Manipuri outfit, Kangleipak Communist Party-Military Council (Lamjanba Khuman), was arrested in the capital and seven others, including a woman, were apprehended …

Members of banned Manipuri outfit KCP arrested
Business Standard
A key member of the banned Manipuri outfit, Kangleipak Communist Party-Military Council (Lamjanba Khuman), was arrested in the capital and seven others, including a woman, were apprehended from Manipur in the past ten days, police said here today.

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