Day: February 14, 2013

Shoigupat and Laphupat Reconstruction Committee (SLRC) on Thursday protested against Manipur Government’s plan to evict inhabitants of five surrounding villages of Shoigupat and Laphupat in Imphal West district. Manipur Government had earlier announced its decision to evict all the villages in these Loktak Lake tributaries, saying these areas would be developed for expansion of the Keibul Lamjao National Park.
N Rajendro, advisor, SLRC told reporters at Manipur Press Club here that these places having an area of about 25 Sq km should not be acquired by the state Government as livelihood of the villagers solely depends on them. Komlakhong, Konuma, Laphupat Tera and Arong Nongmaikhong are the five surrounding villages of Laphupat and Shoigupat. Main occupation of the people of these villages is fishing. Rajendro warned that if the Government fails to cancel its eviction order at the earliest, SLRC would launch agitation with support of the villagers.

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Imphal, Feb 14: A boon for the BJP, Manipur unit.
300 members of Manipur Peoples’ Party (MPP) have resigned from the party and joined the BJP today.
A reception program of the newly enrolled members in the BJP fold was organized today at the party office here.
The newly enrolled members of the BJP from MPP includes noted politician L.Jatra Singh who was the former minister in the W.Nipamacha led State Government. The other important members include Md. Tomba, former Vice president of Minority Cell, MPP, and Md. Firoz Khan, former General Secretary of MPP (Administration).
Speaking on the occasion, president of BJP, Manipur Pradesh Thounaojam Chaoba said that the state of Manipur becomes the most corrupt state among the states in India.
He told the gathering that the Ibobi led Congress Government in the State under UPA Government is still unable to perform efficiently.
Blaming the Government, Th Chaoba, who is a former Union minister said that the government cannot take up any welfare work. He alleged that 25 % of the Panchayat funds have been swindled by the MLAs.
“In order to rescue ailing Manipur, the Ibobi led Government needs to be changed,” Chaoba stated. He also said National Democratic Alliance (NDA) will form the next government at the Centre.
Today’s development has come few days after Manipur noted statesman Prof Gangmumei had joined the BJP.

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IMPHAL, Feb 14 MNS NNN : Manipur state Cabinet has decided to ban tobacco products in the state, according to an official source.
A Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh here at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat has decided to ban tobacco products like cigarette, gutka, khaini, zarda in Manipur, the source said.
The task for the imposition of the ban would be entrusted to the state law enforcing agencies, it said.
The Cabinet also decided to hold the next state assembly sitting from March 6 to 8.
It further agreed in principle to change Manipur Electricity Department into corporation besides it approved the proposal for an increase in the amount of grant-in-aid provided to Imphal Municipal Council (IMC), the source added.

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Imphal, Feb 14 : Dy. CM Gaikhangam said, we should strive for a peaceful state by giving up violence.
We should know our cultural value and tradition so that we can preserve our integrity.
The dy. CM was speaking as chief guest at the 22nd Khurpui lao festival 2013 based on peace and harmony through cultural integration at the auditorium of MFDC, Palace compound yesterday.
The festival which shows the originality of Kom tribe is praiseworthy. The dance performance shows the way of civilization from the cave stage to an organized society.
Although the number of Kom tribe is few, the tribe can identify not only in culture but also in sports in the world. The dance and song of this tribe is an important part of the state’s heritage.
The minister also donated Rs. 50 thousands to the organizing committee.
The IFCD minister who was one of the functional president said, the Kom tribe is an intelligent tribe. The tribe presents dance and song for the state. He also laudd MC mary Kom who brings laurels for India and Manipur.
The hosts of the functions were advisor of Khurpui lam chairman of MTDC, T. Manga vaiphei and TN Haokip MLA.
The chief guest also released a souvenir in connection with the function.
Edn. Minister M. Okendro, agri, minister Md. Abdul Nasir also attended the occasion as functional presidents and Dr. Chaltolien Amo, chairman of Hill Area Committee, Surchandra, Janghemlung Pamei, MLAs were the guest of honour.
London Olympic bronze medalist, MC Mary Kom also graced as special guest.

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MNS: Chief Minister, O Ibobi greeted all on the eve of Lui Ngai Ni festival. He said , “It gives me great pleasure in greeting the people of Manipur particularly our Naga brethren on the auspicious and joyous occasion of Lui-Ngai-Ni Festival, 2013.
The Lui-Ngai-Ni festival is the seed sowing festival of the Nagas.The festival is celebrated with rich cultural heritage where the blessings of the Supreme Deity is besought on the seeds sown so that they grow to bear fruits for a bountiful harvest .1 hope that it would be celebrated with its true spirit and the festival will strengthen the bond of oneness and brotherhood to all the people belonging to various communities living in the state.
I join our Naga brethren in the celebration of this joyous festival. My best wishes and warm greetings to all the people of Manipur on this happy occasion.

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Imphal Feb 14 UNA: The literacy rate of female is far behind of its male counter part in the state of Manipur according to the Directorate of economics and statistics of the government of Manipur though empowering of women has been an issue of the Nation.
According to the report release by the Directorate of economics and statistics of the government of Manipur in a simple function held at Classic Hotel that the literacy rate of female in the state is just 73.17 pc where as the male percentage recorded 86. 50.
The report which was released today stated that Imphal west district has the highest number of female literacy which recorded at 1, 87,887 and the literate male is at 2, 07,844 and Tamenglong district recorded with the lowest literate numbers of female with the total number of 38,011 where the male literate number recorded at 47,928.
For Senapati district recorded a total of 1, 03,343 female literates when the male number of literate is recorded to be 1, 28,806, In Churacandpur district the number of literate female is recorded at 93,568 and the number of literate male is 1, 06,026, Chandel district has 38,959 literate female and the literate male is 51,396, For Ukhrul district the number of literate female is 60,500 and literate male is 70,618, in Imphal East district the number of literate female is at1,50,491 and the number of male literate is 1, 74,044. For Bishnupur district the number of literate female is 71,254 and the number of literate male is 89,486 and for Thoubal district the number of literate female is 1, 20,450 and the number of literate male is 1,50,585 according to the release of Directorate of economics and statistics.
But the official said that according to the findings of the State Directorate of Economics and statistics of the Government of Manipur, female literacy rate is on the rise.
In the year1901 the female literacy rate was just 0.04 pc, and in 1911 it raises to 0.12 pc, 1921 the rate of female literacy rises to 3.82pc. In 1931 it was 4.25pc. In 1941 the rate is 5.06pc. 1951again witness the raises to 11.4. In 1961 the literacy rate goes up double with 30.42pc. In 1971 and 1981 the rate of literate female recorded with 41.35. In 1991 the rate is 59.89. In 2001 the rate raises to 70.50 and in 2011 the literacy rate recorded at 79.85 pc.
The official further inform that the rate of literate female is much higher than that of the nation which has a record of just 74.04 percent in the year 2011.

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