Tamenglong hospital works stalled

Imphal, May 19 NNN : The ongoing construction of 50-bedded hospital in Tamenglong is almost halting the work in want of fund to be released for the completion of the project. Contractors undertaking the construction work of the Tamenglong 50-beded hospital rued that since the billing was not done on time the ongoing work gets […]

Imphal, May 19 NNN : The ongoing construction of 50-bedded hospital in Tamenglong is almost halting the work in want of fund to be released for the completion of the project. Contractors undertaking the construction work of the Tamenglong 50-beded hospital rued that since the billing was not done on time the ongoing work gets affected. “Payment or billing to the work done value were pending and delaying, which is to be released, resulting in the outlandish construction. We hope the concerned authority may bring a better understanding to and all. Therefore, we acknowledge the populace in general for co-operation and the concern department in particular for kind attention and billing the work done amount timely so as for better progress and development,” Keibamdi, special constractor, Digaipou, sub-contractor, Poukin Panmei, also the sub contractor and Ajang Gangmei, another sub-contractor engaged in the construction work of the hospital appealed today. The four contractors then enumerated the work construction of the 50-bedded hospital, Tamenglong at Duigailong under NLCPR, DRDA, government of Manipur that that the payments made before the execution of work were that the agency charged was 11.75%, sale tax was 5.60% VAT, Contingency charge was 3.00% and other “unseen” expenses and deduction was 15% ( or exceeding). “A clear maxim shown above, which amounts to 35.35% of the total fund, has been spent off before the actual work was executed. We are working with the remaining 65.65% of fund with consensual to the tender notification,” the four constractors pointed out.

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It’s Lai Haraoba (Festival of God) season in Manipur. Children presenting dance before Ibudhou Khamlangba at Uripok.

It’s Lai Haraoba (Festival of God) season in Manipur. Children presenting dance before Ibudhou Khamlangba at Uripok.

It’s Lai Haraoba (Festival of God) season in Manipur. Children presenting dance before Ibudhou Khamlangba at Uripok.

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NSAB chairman visits Rangapahar

Mail News Service Imphal, May 19 : A team of National Security Advisory Board (NSAB) comprising of Shyam Saran, Chairman and Ex Foreign Secretary Government of India, PC Haldar former Director IB, Lt Gen PC Bharadwaj (Retd) former Vice Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Prakash Menon (Retd) military advisor of NSAB and YS Sharawat, […]

Mail News Service Imphal, May 19 : A team of National Security Advisory Board (NSAB) comprising of Shyam Saran, Chairman and Ex Foreign Secretary Government of India, PC Haldar former Director IB, Lt Gen PC Bharadwaj (Retd) former Vice Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Prakash Menon (Retd) military advisor of NSAB and YS Sharawat, Chairman Port Authority of India are on a 10 days visit to North Eastern States of Manipur, Assam and Arunachal Pradesh in connection with infrastructural development issues. The Team was briefed by Lt Gen AK Sahni, SM, VSM, GOC Spear Corps at Rangapahar, yesterday on the progress of Infrastructure Development in the Corps Z. The team was also apprised on the operational preparedness and prevailing security situation in the region. The various issues concerning construction of roads, habitat for the troops and acquisition of land were debated in detail and measures to speed up the process were discussed. Prior to this, the team had been to Manipur, where in, it visited Moreh town and interacted with the local Border Trade Association, and discussions in connection with setting up of the Integrated Check Post at Moreh were held. The team also had a meeting with CM of Manipur and discussed the potential of an Economic Corridor to SE Asia. The plan for developing a modern city of international standards at Moreh, the issues of smuggling, drug trafficking and Border Management were also discussed in the said meeting.

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Quality School Education

Dr. T. N. Giri,Regional Director, Chandigarh Regional Centre, NIOS The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS), formerly known as the National Open School (NOS) was set up in 1979 as a pioneering project titled “Open School” under the Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi. The Open School was amalgamated into National Open School (NOS) […]

Dr. T. N. Giri,Regional Director, Chandigarh Regional Centre, NIOS The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS), formerly known as the National Open School (NOS) was set up in 1979 as a pioneering project titled “Open School” under the Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi. The Open School was amalgamated into National Open School (NOS) which was set up in November, 1989. The National Open School (NOS) was rechristened as the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) by the Government of India in July 2002 in order to extend its scope and functioning. Vision To provide ‘sustainable inclusive learning with universal and flexible access to quality school education and skill development. Mission Providing relevant, continuing and holistic education to pre-degree level through Open and Distance Learning System. Contributing to the Universalization of School Education. Catering to the educational needs of the prioritized target groups for equity and social justice. It is an institute with a difference-it is an open school which encourages flexibility and freedom to learn. About nineteen lakh learners are on roll of NIOS pursuing their secondary, senior secondary and vocational educational courses. NIOS is one of the three National Boards and the only board imparting school education through Open and Distance Education. It has been vested with the authority to enroll, examine and certify learners up to pre-degree level. The Open Schooling courses of study of NIOS have the same standard and equivalence as the courses of study of other National/State level boards of school education. Learners have joined colleges and professional institutions after completing their studies from NIOS. NIOS offers its courses of study through Open and Distance Learning (ODL) mode of education popularly known as Open Schooling. NIOS develops its own curriculum, self learning material and media support programmes utilizing expertise of faculty from various academic and vocational education institutions/organizations. In the interest of learners, NIOS has introduced ‘On-line’ admission throughout the year (24×7) to facilitate their registration. Under this scheme, learners have the options to (a) register themselves On-line directly; (b) visit their nearest AI (study centre)/Facilitation Centre and take their help for On-line registration or (c) may visit their NIOS Regional Centre for On-line registration. NIOS offers 27 subjects (including 17 languages) at the secondary stage in eight mediums (Hindi, English, Urdu, Gujarati, Marathi, Telugu, Malayalam and Oriya) and in 23 subjects (including six languages) at the Senior Secondary stage in three mediums (Hindi, English and Urdu). A cafeteria approach in the choice of subject is offered. No subject is compulsory except one language. Once can choose subjects according to his/her interest, need and vision of career path. Provision has also been made for the learners to opt for one vocational subject along with academic subjects. Learners have freedom to choose their subjects, pace and place of learning. NIOS has more direct link with its learners. The study material is now sent directly to each learner free of cost. He/She can now communicate directly with NIOS via the Learner Support Centre (LSC) for providing prompt and direct support. The study material developed by NIOS is in self-learning mode. The print material coupled with face-to-face Personal Contact Programme (PCP) at the Study Centres and Media Support Programmes (Audio-Video cassettes, Broadcast and Telecast of Programmes ) empower the learners of NIOS. A learner can also avail the facility of the Tutor Marked Assignment (TMA) which helps in developing regular study habits and checking the progress of learning. The NIOS has also launched Website channel ‘Mukt Vidhya Vani’, webcasting daily live personal contact programmes for the benefit and exposure of the learners of NIOS. The facility is available at study centres (AIs/AVIs) as well as at all Regional Centres of NIOS. NIOS conducts two public examinations in one academic year i.e. in April-May and in October-November. There is a facility of accumulation of credits. A significant innovation introduced by NIOS in its examination system. It is the On Demand Examination System (ODES) which gives an opportunity to the learner to appear in examination in a subject as and when he/she feels ready for it. (PIB Features.)

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An eye on palace

Perhaps the state Government has enough funds for taking up various projects in the state that include preservation of places of historical importance. Chief Minister O. Ibobi’s assertion, the Government would buy land from those settling near the abode of the last ruler of the state, Maharaj Bodhchandra Singh, is welcome. The palace compound is […]

Perhaps the state Government has enough funds for taking up various projects in the state that include preservation of places of historical importance. Chief Minister O. Ibobi’s assertion, the Government would buy land from those settling near the abode of the last ruler of the state, Maharaj Bodhchandra Singh, is welcome. The palace compound is now ruined the land having been sold away left and right by the descendents of the king in the past few decades. The palace has been disgraced by the descendents of the rulers. A change will be seen, because the state Government has set an eye on it. How can tourists be encouraged to visit such place? If they see it they will think Manipuris disown the past. They will think Manipuris do not have the habit of showing respect to the past. The Government endeavour to maintain the abode of the last ruler of the state will be a gigantic task but it will go a long way in maintaining the connection between the past that is diminishing and the future. Every country pays importance in the protection and preservation of the structure or site that have historical importance. A fund starved state like Manipur could not take up the ambitious and gigantic task of maintaining the places of historical importance. Even Kangla, which posses all the requisite qualities of becoming world heritage site lay in tatter filled by dilapidated buildings. Now the people of the state have reaped the benefit of having a stable Government in the state. A Government that will last only two years will not be able think anything else other than protecting self. Having received continuums support from the UPA (I) and (II) Government at the centre too many massive constructions had been taken in the state. Fly over at Uripok, Nupee keithel at Khwairamband bazaar to cap all capitol projects at Chingmeirong plus indoor stadiums at all the district quarters of the state. Chief Minister O. Ibobi has mastered the art of administration. He knows how fund can be garnered up for taking developmental works in the state. Therefore his assertion to maintain the last abode of the king of Manipur will not be empty propaganda. There are many sectors, which require attention of the Government. We are still lagging behind in the field of education. Our students cannot compete with others from other states in the competitive examination conducted by the UPSC. It is said when Tamilians drew blank in the competitive examination conducted by the UPSC the Tamil Government conducted cabinet meeting to discuss education scenario. Tamli Government considers IAS and IPS as ambassadors of development. Have one or two IAS officers from Manipur at the centre they will also think of releasing fund for the development of the state. The state has a lot to expect from Ibobi led Government.

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UPPK man surrenders

Mail News Service Imphal, May 19 : Security Forces of Red Shield Division recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition buried under ground by cadres of UPPK in the year 2007 at the foothills of Thangjing ridge. The man identified as SS Capt Moirangthem Raja of Nakhalawai, Moirang, Bishnupur district surrendered to the troops […]

Mail News Service Imphal, May 19 : Security Forces of Red Shield Division recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition buried under ground by cadres of UPPK in the year 2007 at the foothills of Thangjing ridge. The man identified as SS Capt Moirangthem Raja of Nakhalawai, Moirang, Bishnupur district surrendered to the troops and helped in locating the cache which he buried in 2007 when the camps were shifted to Myanmar. The cache included four carbine machine guns, four magazines, two .22mm revolvers, 42 rounds of 5.56mm ammunition and two rounds of .22mm ammunition. The surrendered cadre of UPPK joined the group in the year 2001. Thereafter he was actively involved in various anti-social activities in Manipur, Nagaland and Myanmar. Subsequently, he fled to Kathmandu, Nepal in the year 2011 and was operating from there. He came to Manipur on 17 May 13. He disclosed the location of huge cache of arms at Thangjing ridge, which was recovered after thorough search Op by SF under the aegis of Red Shield Division. On 18 May 2013, one cadre of NSCN (K) was apprehended on NH 37 between Khongsang and Rangpang Villige while he was moving in a Bolero vehicle. Troops of 13 Assam Rifles have been monitoring the activities of the group in Tamenglong District since the last six days which finally led to the apprehension of SS 2nd Lieutenant Gaising Maringmei of NSCN (K). On getting specific information regarding movement of cadre on NH-37, an operation was launched from the Assam Rifles post at Khongsang under the aegis of Red Shield Division and resulted into apprehended of the said cadre who is active in Tamenglong District.

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International AIDS Candlelight Memorial

Imphal May 19 UNA : Manipur observed the 30 International AIDS Candlelight Memorial Day with one of the observance was held at JN Dance Academy, Imphal under the aegis of various organizations on Sunday. Speaking as chief guest of the observance, Manipur Legislative Assembly Speaker Th. Lokeshwar Singh assured that Manipur Legislative Assembly Forum on […]

Imphal May 19 UNA : Manipur observed the 30 International AIDS Candlelight Memorial Day with one of the observance was held at JN Dance Academy, Imphal under the aegis of various organizations on Sunday. Speaking as chief guest of the observance, Manipur Legislative Assembly Speaker Th. Lokeshwar Singh assured that Manipur Legislative Assembly Forum on AIDS would do whatever it could in fulfilling the needs of people living with HIV/AIDS in the state. Pledging support of the Forum in fighting stigma and discrimination, he also commended the leading role by the people affected with HIV and drug users in ensuring the rights of the affected people as well as reduces the spread of HIV in the state. MLA Dr I Ibohanbi who attended the function as guest of honour said that stigma and discrimination still exist in the state of Manipur. “People living with HIV and AIDS still suffer discrimination even in the Hospital where awareness should be at the top,” he said supporting the idea put up by different NGOs of the state to revise the state AIDS policy. Ibohanbi further expressed dissatisfaction to the level of understanding among the legislature about HIV and AIDS. “Legislatures should be made thoroughly understand the virus and its impact in the society” he added. “The draft State AIDS policy needs to be tabled at the earliest and discussed threadbare so that our response to the epidemic is in tune with the needs of the community,” said the MLA who also stressed on the need for bridging the gap between NGOs implementing HIV related programmes and MACS. Commenting on the observance, MACS Project Director Dr Sailesh Kumar Chourasia expressed that such solemn event provides all concerned an opportunity to reassess not only the achievement but also to chart out a course to sustain the effort. Different departments need to come together for effective implementation of relevant programmes and to tackle the issue at hand in a holistic manner, he added. Functionaries of various NGOS also elaborated on the significance of the observance with a fervent appeal to every section of the society to combat HIV/AIDS in a more effective way.

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Three climbers from Manipur scale Mt. Everest

Mail News Service Imphal, May 19 : Three climbers from Manipur reached the top of the world continuing the series of scaling of Mt Everest during the last few days. Puyamcha Mohon of Manipur and two others from Manipur who are part of NCC team, Ch. Shankar Singh , Ph. Bidyachand Singh also reached the […]

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Imphal, May 19 : Three climbers from Manipur reached the top of the world continuing the series of scaling of Mt Everest during the last few days. Puyamcha Mohon of Manipur and two others from Manipur who are part of NCC team, Ch. Shankar Singh , Ph. Bidyachand Singh also reached the top today.
Twelve climbers from north east scaled the highest peak Mt Everest in a span of three days. The first North East Mt Everest expedition however has made history .
The Chief Minister of Manipur Okram Ibobi Singh conveyed his congratulations to the 1st North East India Top of the World Mt. Everest Expedition Team which have gained tremendous achievement by successfully sending ten climbers out of 13 climbers to the top of the highest peak in the world. The Chief Minister is proud to know that three Manipuris namely N. Bidyapati Devi (1st Woman from Manipur), N. Chingkheinganba (youngest from India) and Puyamcha Mohon are among the 10 climbers who have scaled the summit. In three days from 17th to 19th May, 2013 the 10 climbers from Arunachal Pradesh (2); Assam (1); Manipur (3); Meghalaya (1); Mizoram (1); and Sikkim (2) have reached the summit. For this tremendous and historic achievement the initiative of the Manipur Mountaineering and Trekking Association (MMTA) which is organizing the expedition deserves all praise.
The Chief Minister also sends his congratulations on the news of 2 NCC cadets from Manipur namely Ch. Shankar Singh and Ph. Bidyachand Singh who are in the NCC Mt. Everest Expedition Team have also successfully scaled the highest peak today.
The tremendous success of the 1st North East India Mt. Everest Expedition 2013 has once again proved the potential and talents of the North East people in the area of adventure sports and mountaineering in particular and this will surely encourage and renew the hopes of those who aspire to be Everester.
The Chief Minister also appreciated the support rendered by all concerned including the North Eastern Council (NEC), other NE States, family of the climbers and people of Manipur.

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Team ‘Mangal Yaodraba Numit’ feted

Manipur Secretariat Services Association hosted a felicitation function in honour of its theatre team who bagged the best play title award for their ‘Mangal Yaodraba Numit’ in the All India Inter Secretariat Short Play Competition organised by Karnatak…

Manipur Secretariat Services Association hosted a felicitation function in honour of its theatre team who bagged the best play title award for their ‘Mangal Yaodraba Numit’ in the All India Inter Secretariat Short Play Competition organised by Karnataka Government Secretariat Club at Cubbon Park, Bangalore from 6 10 May Source Hueiyen News Service

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MLA inspects

Ahead of the monsoon season, Yaiskul AC MLA E Chand today conducted a field inspection of the vulnerable sections of Imphal river bank within Yaiskul Assembly segment together with IFC officials Source The Sangai Express

Ahead of the monsoon season, Yaiskul AC MLA E Chand today conducted a field inspection of the vulnerable sections of Imphal river bank within Yaiskul Assembly segment together with IFC officials Source The Sangai Express

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MLA Chand inspects weak river embankments

MLA of Yaiskul Constituency Elangbam Chand along with officials of Irrigation and Flood Control Department IFCD inspected river embankments in flood prone areas within Yaiskul Constituency here today Source Hueiyen News Service

MLA of Yaiskul Constituency Elangbam Chand along with officials of Irrigation and Flood Control Department IFCD inspected river embankments in flood prone areas within Yaiskul Constituency here today Source Hueiyen News Service

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Assamese film to be archived in UK

In what can be termed as a welcome news for the Assamese film industry, Mayong Myth Reality, directed by Utpal Borpujari and produced by Jayanta Goswami, will be archived by the Royal Anthropological Institute RAI of Great Britain and Ireland so tha…

In what can be termed as a welcome news for the Assamese film industry, Mayong Myth Reality, directed by Utpal Borpujari and produced by Jayanta Goswami, will be archived by the Royal Anthropological Institute RAI of Great Britain and Ireland so that researchers and academicians associated with cultural ethnography studies can access the documentary Source The Sangai Express Newmai News Network

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Rongali Bihu Festival celebrated

Rongali Bihu festival, one of the most popular and major festivals of Assam which marks the onset of Assamese New Year and advent of Spring, was also celebrated here today under the aegis of Rongali Bihu Celebration Committee, Assam Samaj Manipur, with…

Rongali Bihu festival, one of the most popular and major festivals of Assam which marks the onset of Assamese New Year and advent of Spring, was also celebrated here today under the aegis of Rongali Bihu Celebration Committee, Assam Samaj Manipur, with Education Minister Moirangthem Okendro as Chief Guest Source Hueiyen News Service

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Forum shocked by triple murder

The Indigenous Women Forum of North East India said to that it is dumbstruck by the shocking triple murder incident of Bor Lengri at Karbi Anglong, Assam on May 16, in which a young Naga family was killed in a most heinous manner that needs no repetiti…

The Indigenous Women Forum of North East India said to that it is dumbstruck by the shocking triple murder incident of Bor Lengri at Karbi Anglong, Assam on May 16, in which a young Naga family was killed in a most heinous manner that needs no repetition and which was widely publicized and condemned by cross section of the society Source The Sangai Express Newmai News Network

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KNF pledges to stop monetary demand

Celebrating its 26th Raising Day at Camp Ebenezer in Sadar Hills today, President of Kuki National Front KNF ST Thangboi has declared that the SoO signatory outfit would stop making monetary demand on individuals and restrain its cadres from taking a…

Celebrating its 26th Raising Day at Camp Ebenezer in Sadar Hills today, President of Kuki National Front KNF ST Thangboi has declared that the SoO signatory outfit would stop making monetary demand on individuals and restrain its cadres from taking action against the public without the consent of the leaders Source Hueiyen News Service

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NSAB Chairman visits Rangapahar

As a part of its 10 day visit to the North Eastern States in connection with infrastructure development a team of National Security Advisory Board NSAB comprising Board Chairman and former Foreign Secretary Shyam Saran, former Director IB PC Haldar…

As a part of its 10 day visit to the North Eastern States in connection with infrastructure development a team of National Security Advisory Board NSAB comprising Board Chairman and former Foreign Secretary Shyam Saran, former Director IB PC Haldar, former Vice Chief of Army Staff Retd Lt Gen PC Bharadwaj, NSAB Military Advisor Retd Lt Gen Prakash Menon and Chairman Port Authority of India YS Sharawat reached Rangapahar near Dimapur yesterday Source The Sangai Express

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Tamenglong hospital work

The ongoing construction of 50 bedded hospital in Tamenglong has almost come to a halt as the fund for completion of the project has not been released Source Hueiyen News Service NNN

The ongoing construction of 50 bedded hospital in Tamenglong has almost come to a halt as the fund for completion of the project has not been released Source Hueiyen News Service NNN

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Hurt in mishap

Three youngsters, who were riding a brand new Yamaha FZ motorcycle, met with an accident in front of Mantripukhri headquarters of 69 Bn CRPF this evening Source The Sangai Express

Three youngsters, who were riding a brand new Yamaha FZ motorcycle, met with an accident in front of Mantripukhri headquarters of 69 Bn CRPF this evening Source The Sangai Express

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30th International Candlelight Memorial observed ’16 NGOs of the State come together for a common cause’

As never before in the history of observance of International Candlelight Memorial in Manipur, the 30th International Candlelight Memorial was held under the joint initiative of 16 NGOs working in the field of Drugs and HIV AIDS and Human Rights unde…

As never before in the history of observance of International Candlelight Memorial in Manipur, the 30th International Candlelight Memorial was held under the joint initiative of 16 NGOs working in the field of Drugs and HIV AIDS and Human Rights under the theme In Solidarity at Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance Academy here today with the support of Manipur State AIDS Control Society MACS Source Hueiyen News Service

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UG cadres surrender

Security forces of Red Shield Division recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition buried under ground in 2007 by a cadre of UPPK at the foothills of Thangjing ridge, said a PIB DW release that identified the UG cadre as SS Capt Moirangthem Raja al…

Security forces of Red Shield Division recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition buried under ground in 2007 by a cadre of UPPK at the foothills of Thangjing ridge, said a PIB DW release that identified the UG cadre as SS Capt Moirangthem Raja alias Chingkheinganba alias Meiba of Ngankhalawai near Moirang, under Bishnupur district Source The Sangai Express

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