Journey towards new Government!

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By Oken Jeet Sandham We have now four days to go to the crucial poll of the 12th Nagaland Assembly elections on February 23. The state is witnessing this assembly election at a time when the Center keeps talking that … Continue reading

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By Oken Jeet Sandham

We have now four days to go to the crucial poll of the 12th Nagaland Assembly elections on February 23. The state is witnessing this assembly election at a time when the Center keeps talking that solution to the Naga political issue is not very far off. However, the Naga political issue seems to be having no major impact on the electorates this time. Perhaps, the people of the state could hardly be convinced to give their votes under the whims and fancies of the settlement of the Naga political issue. They seem to be more concerned for the development of the state.

The main fight is between the ruling NPF and the main Opposition Congress. There are other candidates of NCP, BJP, JD (U), RJD and UNDP, besides large number of Independent candidates, in the electoral fray. All the political parties keep talking to bring early settlement to the Naga political issue while the ruling NPF squarely blame the Congress-led UPA Government at the Center for delaying the settlement to the Naga political issue.

The main Opposition Congress, while promising to bring early settlement to the Naga political issue, rained charges of corruption against the ruling NPF leaders, their Ministers, Parliamentary Secretaries, etc. They also attacked the ruling NPF for neglecting the ENPO areas.

Veteran Congress leader and former Nagaland Chief Minister and ex-Governor of Maharashtra and Goa Dr SC Jamir, who did not contest this election, assured a separate Secretariat for the ENPO area if the Congress is voted to power. However, NPF chief Dr Shurhozelie, who also did not contest this time, termed it as “gimmick” only to confuse the people in the area.

In spite of all these charges and counter charges, claims and counter claims by the contesting political parties and their candidates, the reality is half of the present Ministers in the DAN Ministry along with many of their MLAs are not likely to be seen in the next Assembly. At the same time, some new faces in
the NPF are likely to emerge victorious this time.

In the Congress, one-third of the sitting MLAs who are fighting this election may bite the dust but their overall tally may be seen 30% increasing this time than last 2008 result but they will be short of majority.

Till the other day, NPF was doing fairly-slightly ahead of the main rival Congress. But the couple of incidents involving their two candidates including one high profile candidate have largely affected the party image and position as well. But the affect appears to be confining in the Mokokchung district only and its ripple effects in other districts are not seen at the moment. This has given the Congress the edge over others in the Mokokchung district.

In the final analysis, fluctuations on the positions of the candidates are taking place on hourly basis. We have 60 constituencies in the state and as writing this piece, there are 29 constituencies elsewhere in the State where candidates are fighting neck to neck and in these places, their fortunes are unpredictable. Whereas in districts like Dimapur, Kohima, Mokokchung and Wokha, things are almost clear which party is emerging where and how. But in places like Phek, Zunheboto, Mon, Longlen, Tuensang and Kiphire, where many candidates are seen fighting neck to neck and in fact, both the NPF and the Congress crucially depend on candidates of these areas for their journey to the formation of the next Government in the state.

In this election, record 39 Independents are fighting in 32 constituencies in the fray. Out of these 39 Independents, 9 Independents are fighting in 9 constituencies of ENPO areas. One-sixth of the total Independents may emerge and they will become very important factor in the event of formation of the Government either by the NPF or the Congress. But even in this situation, either of them (NPF or Congress) may still require the support of party like NCP which is having no pre-poll alliance either with the NPF or the Congress. The BJP and the JD (U) are already in pre-poll alliance with the NPF-led DAN.

Although the NCP has set up 15 candidates, one-fifth of the total candidates may emerge and they may ultimately become a “deciding factor” for the final formation of the Government in the state either by NPF or the Congress.

Getting support of one MLA matters especially during such a situation. It is all about number game in the journey of the Government formation.

The Bottom line:
We should not forget “Clean Election Campaign” of the NBCC. Although we hardly see any impact of this novel movement on the electorates or political parties or contesting candidates, but a beginning has started. It has now become a “history.”

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Mother language day

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IMPHAL, February 19: In a press release, the Research Forum, Manipur said that it will observe the 4th International Mother Language Day in collaboration with SCERT, Government of Manipur on 21 February. The press release appealed to all to participate … Continue reading

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IMPHAL, February 19: In a press release, the Research Forum, Manipur said that it will observe the 4th International Mother Language Day in collaboration with SCERT, Government of Manipur on 21 February. The press release appealed to all to participate in the observation.

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Inter State Commission Dialogue

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IMPHAL, February 19: A press release issued by the Manipur State Commision for Women said that The National Commision for Women (NCW) will organize a “Two Days Inter State Commision’s Dialogue” from 19th to 20th February, 2013 at the Constitutional … Continue reading

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IMPHAL, February 19: A press release issued by the Manipur State Commision for Women said that The National Commision for Women (NCW) will organize a “Two Days Inter State Commision’s Dialogue” from 19th to 20th February, 2013 at the Constitutional Club of India, Vishal Bhai Patel, New Delhi in order to curb increasing crime against woman in the nation. A team of Manipur state Commision for Women led by Dr L Ibetombi Devi, Chairperson left Imphal on 18th February to attend the programme said the release.

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JAC of AMTUC and AMGEO

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IMPHAL, February 19: In a press release, the Joint Administrative Council (JAC) of All Manipur Trade Unions Council (AMTUC) and All Manipur Govt. Employees Organization (AMGEO) urged the state government to fulfill all demands which the Government assured fulfillment of … Continue reading

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IMPHAL, February 19: In a press release, the Joint Administrative Council (JAC) of All Manipur Trade Unions Council (AMTUC) and All Manipur Govt. Employees Organization (AMGEO) urged the state government to fulfill all demands which the Government assured fulfillment of demands along with a MoU. The order issued in violation of the norms of 6th pay will infuriate employees and pensioners, it said.

Chingtham Chandramani , Secretary general of JAC has submitted a representation to the Chief Minister of Manipur and the authority concerned to issue an order which can come into effect by reviewing 7% DA/DR order issued by Principal secretary, Finance of Government of Manipur on 16 February. The release also urged the government to pay off 7% DA/DR arrears with effect from 1-2-2012

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`Not related to PREPAK`

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IMPHAL, Feb 19: The PREPAK has said in a press release that the outfit or its Red Army is not related to Irungbam Brojen alias Tombi (27) son of (L) Bomilal who was reportedly arrested by a team of the … Continue reading

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IMPHAL, Feb 19: The PREPAK has said in a press release that the outfit or its Red Army is not related to Irungbam Brojen alias Tombi (27) son of (L) Bomilal who was reportedly arrested by a team of the Imphal East district police commandos from Tronglaobi Mayai Leikai.

The statement said that the individual identified as Tangba who was reported to be using Brojen for the outfit’s work is also not related to the outfit. It has further said that some time back, the outfit had used the name Tangba in some projects, though the outfit has stopped using it now.

The release further said that Saranghtem Ningol Sanasam ongbi Gyaneswori alias Jandhobi  (41) daughter of S Manihar Singh of Hiyanghtang Mayai Leikai is also not related to the outfit or  its Red Army.

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RPF condoles cadre`s death

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IMPHAL, Feb 19: The Revolutionary People`s Front has said in a press statement that a cadre of the outfit working in its tactical command A-2911 Corporal Tiger real name Elangbam Ojit son of E Lukhoi and E (o) Binodini of … Continue reading

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IMPHAL, Feb 19: The Revolutionary People`s Front has said in a press statement that a cadre of the outfit working in its tactical command A-2911 Corporal Tiger real name Elangbam Ojit son of E Lukhoi and E (o) Binodini of Hiyanglam Mayai Leikai had died on January 30 during a difficult situation. It further expressed grief over the outfit`s inability to inform the family in time.

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Appeal

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IMPHAL, Feb 19: The Co-ordinating Body Trade Unions, Manipur has in a release appealed to the Trade Unions, Federations, Associations, and individual workers of Manipur to come forward and join the national two days general strike to be held on … Continue reading

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IMPHAL, Feb 19: The Co-ordinating Body Trade Unions, Manipur has in a release appealed to the Trade Unions, Federations, Associations, and individual workers of Manipur to come forward and join the national two days general strike to be held on February 20 and 21 in the interest of the of the nation, particularly the working class of Manipur for their success in the struggle for trade union socio-economic and political rights. 

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NSCN-K says Imchen must be charged with NSA

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DIMAPUR, Feb 19 (NNN): The NSCN-K has asked the government as to why its cadres arrested with arms have been booked under National Security Act (NSA) and why the same yardstick had not been applied on `detained` Nagaland home minister … Continue reading

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DIMAPUR, Feb 19 (NNN): The NSCN-K has asked the government as to why its cadres arrested with arms have been booked under National Security Act (NSA) and why the same yardstick had not been applied on `detained` Nagaland home minister Imkong I Imchen. Imkong I Imchen was earlier detained after Rs 1 crore 10 lakhs along with a cache of arms and ammunitions was found from his vehicle.

“The government should reply to the queries of NSCN-K before the polling day, less NSA should be made irrelevant from Nagaland state and henceforth, any NSCN-K cadre arrested with arms should not be booked under NSA,” the NSCN-K said today.

Meanwhile, the NSCN-K said imposing of Indian election law is flatly rejected by the outfit because NSCN-K is not a party to the electioneering process.

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Sammelan to achieve peace continues

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IMPHAL, February 19: Viswa Shanti Maha Yagnya (VII) and Sarva Shakha Veda Sammelan is being organized in Manipur from February 14-23, 2013 at Govindaji Temple at Palace Compund; Vishnu Panchayatan Mandir at Charhazare, Senapati district; and Angala Parameshwari Muneeshwarar temple … Continue reading

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IMPHAL, February 19: Viswa Shanti Maha Yagnya (VII) and Sarva Shakha Veda Sammelan is being organized in Manipur from February 14-23, 2013 at Govindaji Temple at Palace Compund; Vishnu Panchayatan Mandir at Charhazare, Senapati district; and Angala Parameshwari Muneeshwarar temple in Moreh.

Addressing media persons at Bal Vidya Mandir, Palace Compound today, Satyavrat Shastri, Padmashree, Padmabhushan and the first recipient of Gyanpit Award in Sanskrit said he came here with the aim to propagate and promote vedic culture.

The underlining idea in the revival of vedic culture is to promote peace, he said adding that  Vedic culture has supernatural power which can subjugate human sufferings, and thus can lead to the welfare of human race.

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Migrant worries

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Over the past few years, there have been calls for the non-Manipuri and migrant population living and working in the state to head back to their own native places. Those who give these calls say that their increasing numbers are … Continue reading

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Over the past few years, there have been calls for the non-Manipuri and migrant population living and working in the state to head back to their own native places. Those who give these calls say that their increasing numbers are a threat to the social culture and identity of the ‘original’ people of the state and express their fear that the ‘outsiders’ will fast outnumber the ‘insiders’. Some point out to the socio-political history of Tripura where the indigenous Tripuris have in the course of time been relegated to the status of a minority people, swamped by the more numerous Bengali and other communities. The ‘threat’ of the outsiders have taken various forms and in its resulting response, seen its at times violent rendition. Much before groups and organizations started talking about the politics of the outsider versus the insider, various armed groups have taken ‘drives’ to oust them from the state by serving diktats to leave and even resorting to killing some of the more unfortunate ones in Manipur.

The irony of such fears of being closeted and being snuffed out economically, socially and by extension politically reaching out to identity issues is that the majority of the migrant population in Manipur are the poorest section who do not have the resources or the leverage to subvert the majority indigenous or local population of the state into a minority one. They are the ones who rather venture into certain work openings that the majority indigenous population, hold beneath them to take up. A look around Manipur’s economic hub, which lies in the Paona bazaar area but more so, in the area in and around Thangal Bazaar will bring clarity here. There is a dearth of local faces among those who stitch torn shoes and bags, among those who carry heavy loads or pull thelas, among those who load and unloaded good laden trucks. Outside of the bazaar areas and in the domain of our homes too, the majority of people agree that the handiwork of masons and building overseers including plumbing are best done by the non- migrant people. While small scale industries like bakeries and sweet shops are mostly staffed by the ‘outsiders’, the ones who run mobile ‘juice’ trolleys and selling gas balloons or who sell popcorn or assorted knick knacks are all non migrants. Theirs is a story of enterprise and finding ways to eke a living.

Unfortunately, the sheer number of this population makes them stand out while the ones who really have a say in the economy and even political decisions of the state incidentally happen to be a minuscule section of ‘outsiders’ who have come to be accepted as citizens of the state. They are the ones who remain as dealers of various consumer products and commodities and who control a majority of the economic transactions of the state. The unexpressed truth is that it is the pull of this select few of Non Manipuris that is really the crux of the matter. But because they have the finances, the obvious corollary also is that they would have the power of money and by that same extension, have the clout over political forces and decisions to be protected and to protect various players and stakeholders of the state. This certainly explains why no diktats or calls for ‘no entry to outsiders’ really touches this group and why it is the migrant population at the bottom rung who have to head back to their native states when diktats come calling.

The non migrant labor force thrives in the state because the locals are not either up to doing the kind of work they do or are not ready to take up the kind of work the ‘outsiders’ take up. The day, a working class of locals step in to the areas that are yet to see their entrance, there will be more competition and perhaps a tendency to call for local labor force in case the quality of the work output is at par with each other. Instead of targeting this section of people for providing services that we cannot do without, it would be more practical to inculcate a sense of dignity for labor among our own ‘local’ population. It would also not help the ‘insiders’ to reclaim the control of finances or power play at all by venting out the ‘outsiders, go back’ stand to this section for they are at best caught between the pressures of coping as a ‘minority’ group negotiating their existence and work spaces with even the rates of their services decided by various ‘social groups’ and then having to eke out their existence. The story of their trails and tribulations are not often told and shared but certainly needs to be acknowledged. It also needs to be remembered that the stories of migrating work forces coping in the backyard of ‘the others’ is similar across states, regions and countries. They are needed and welcome as long as they lie in the shadows and working away for the comfort of the ‘locals’. But the moment, they prosper and get seen in circles of power, they are resented and unwanted.

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Rape and murder of minor in Nagaland Victim from Manipur – E-Pao.net

Rape and murder of minor in Nagaland Victim from ManipurE-Pao.netMeanwhile, separate press releases issued by the All Manipur Women Voluntary Association and the Chiru Students' Union have condemned the murder and also urged both the Nagaland Gover…

Rape and murder of minor in Nagaland Victim from Manipur
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Manipur Police SC win polo title – Assam Tribune

E-Pao.netManipur Police SC win polo titleAssam TribuneIMPHAL, Feb 19 – Manipur Police Sports Club (MPSC) A beat Tekcham Polo Club A by a margin of 4-3 goals in the final of the 28th N Hazari & Dr N Tombi State polo tournament at the Mapal Kangjei…


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Manipur Police SC win polo title
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IMPHAL, Feb 19 – Manipur Police Sports Club (MPSC) A beat Tekcham Polo Club A by a margin of 4-3 goals in the final of the 28th N Hazari & Dr N Tombi State polo tournament at the Mapal Kangjeibung ground here today. The winning MPSC A team went
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School students from Manipur call on Union Home Secretary – Newstrack India

School students from Manipur call on Union Home SecretaryNewstrack IndiaNew Delhi, Feb. 19 (ANI): A group of 20 students from one of the remotest places called Sajiktampak in Manipur called on Union Home Secretary R. K. Singh here on Tuesday. Welcoming…

School students from Manipur call on Union Home Secretary
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New Delhi, Feb. 19 (ANI): A group of 20 students from one of the remotest places called Sajiktampak in Manipur called on Union Home Secretary R. K. Singh here on Tuesday. Welcoming the students, Singh expressed hope that this meeting will go a long

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Notification for admission to PhD in Biochemistry of Manipur University

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N O T I F I C A T I O N Dated, the 18th February 2013 No.MU/ADM-4(AP)/91-BC: As a reminder of the earlier notification dated 25th January 2013, it is notified to all concerned that the screening written test … Continue reading

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N O T I F I C A T I O N
Dated, the 18th February 2013

No.MU/ADM-4(AP)/91-BC: As a reminder of the earlier notification dated 25th January 2013, it is notified to all concerned that the screening written test for admission in PhD in Biochemistry will be held on the 22nd February 2013 at 12.30 pm in the premises of the university. All other information, including the list of eligible candidates for appearing at the screening written test, can be seen on the notice board of the department. The eligible candidates must collect the admit cards during office hour on or before 21st February 2013.

(Dr. L. Rupachandra Singh)
Professor & Head

Copy for information to:
(i) The Assistant Registrar to VC, MU
(ii) The Registrar, MU
(iii) Dean, School of Life Sciences, MU
(iv) Departmental Notice Board
(v) Print and electronic media for kind publication/announcement

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AMVDFA calls for indefinite general strike in Manipur – Economic Times

AMVDFA calls for indefinite general strike in ManipurEconomic TimesIMPHAL: The All Manipur Village Defence Force Association (AMVDFA) has called for an indefinite general strike in the state from today to demand increment in their salaries. VDF personn…

AMVDFA calls for indefinite general strike in Manipur
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IMPHAL: The All Manipur Village Defence Force Association (AMVDFA) has called for an indefinite general strike in the state from today to demand increment in their salaries. VDF personnel were appointed by the state authorities to protect the villages

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AMVDFA calls for indefinite general strike in Manipur – Zee News

AMVDFA calls for indefinite general strike in ManipurZee NewsImphal: The All Manipur Village Defence Force Association (AMVDFA) has called for an indefinite general strike in the state from Tuesday to demand increment in their salaries. VDF personnel w…

AMVDFA calls for indefinite general strike in Manipur
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Imphal: The All Manipur Village Defence Force Association (AMVDFA) has called for an indefinite general strike in the state from Tuesday to demand increment in their salaries. VDF personnel were appointed by the state authorities to protect the

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