Handloom Day observed

‘The North East Textile Promotion Scheme was launched last year to promote handloom products of North East in which our state Manipur took the main initiative’, maintained Minister of Commerce and Industries Govindas Konthoujam while speaking on the oc…

‘The North East Textile Promotion Scheme was launched last year to promote handloom products of North East in which our state Manipur took the main initiative’, maintained Minister of Commerce and Industries Govindas Konthoujam while speaking on the occasion of observing the 15th Handloom Day at GM Hall here today Source Hueiyen News Service NNN

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Volunteers repair ‘abandoned’ ChurachandpurSugnu road

The 26 Kms long Churachandpur Sugnu road which provides a key link between Churachandpur, Thoubal and Chandel districts has finally succeeded in drawing the much deserved attention of the State Govern ment Source The Sangai Express

The 26 Kms long Churachandpur Sugnu road which provides a key link between Churachandpur, Thoubal and Chandel districts has finally succeeded in drawing the much deserved attention of the State Govern ment Source The Sangai Express

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ATSUM to issue ID cards to nonlocals

In the wake of repeated racist physical attacks on people from the North Eastern States in other parts of the country, All Tribal Students’ Union, Manipur ATSUM has decided to issue Identity Cards to all the non locals staying and doing business in t…

In the wake of repeated racist physical attacks on people from the North Eastern States in other parts of the country, All Tribal Students’ Union, Manipur ATSUM has decided to issue Identity Cards to all the non locals staying and doing business in the Hill areas of Manipur beginning August 16 Source Hueiyen News Service

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AA demand is intrinsically centripetal, says UNC

The United Naga Council UNC said the demand for ‘alternative arrangement’ is for an interim and emergency intervention to change the unbearable and intolerable conditions under which the Nagas in Manipur have been made to subsist on Source The San…

The United Naga Council UNC said the demand for ‘alternative arrangement’ is for an interim and emergency intervention to change the unbearable and intolerable conditions under which the Nagas in Manipur have been made to subsist on Source The Sangai Express Newmai News Network

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Blind School Rape Case ATDUM ready to stir

All Tribal Disabled Union, Manipur ATDUM has resolved to take up various forms of democratic agitations unannounced if the government fails to response to the union’s request for meeting with certain demands placed before the government regarding the…

All Tribal Disabled Union, Manipur ATDUM has resolved to take up various forms of democratic agitations unannounced if the government fails to response to the union’s request for meeting with certain demands placed before the government regarding the Blind School rape case at the earliest Source Hueiyen News Service NNN

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IGNTUSU decries assault on Hemanta

Asserting that the workers of Indira Gandhi National Tribal University IGNTU , Regional Campus at Makhan in Sadar Hills, Senapati district were particularly targeted by Meira Paibis women folk of Koirengei for some vested reasons, president of IGNTU…

Asserting that the workers of Indira Gandhi National Tribal University IGNTU , Regional Campus at Makhan in Sadar Hills, Senapati district were particularly targeted by Meira Paibis women folk of Koirengei for some vested reasons, president of IGNTU Students Union, Regional Campus, Manipur Manglien Gangte has fervently appealed to all concerned not to target or assault individuals randomly for their jobs, roles or responsibilities Source Hueiyen News Service Newmai News Network

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TSL blames Govt for ‘tense situation’

The Tang khul Shanao Long TSL or Tangkhul Women Union has blamed the Government of Manipur for the present tense situation in Ukhrul Source The Sangai Express Newmai News Network

The Tang khul Shanao Long TSL or Tangkhul Women Union has blamed the Government of Manipur for the present tense situation in Ukhrul Source The Sangai Express Newmai News Network

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ILP Demand Sitins staged, rally taken out

Extending solidarity to the demand for implementation of Inner Line Permit System in the State to save the indigenous people from the onslaught of rampant influx of non locals, around 500 students of Salungpham High School and Ching Tam High School, Th…

Extending solidarity to the demand for implementation of Inner Line Permit System in the State to save the indigenous people from the onslaught of rampant influx of non locals, around 500 students of Salungpham High School and Ching Tam High School, Thoubal Salungpham under the aegis of Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System JCILPS took out a protest rally in and around Salungpham area today Source Hueiyen News Service

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CAU, Imphal bags 2nd position

Central Agricultural University, Imphal bagged the 2nd position among the 65 Agricultural Universities of India for securing Junior Research Fellow JRF on the basis of Common Entrance Examination conducted by the Indian Council of Agricultural Resear…

Central Agricultural University, Imphal bagged the 2nd position among the 65 Agricultural Universities of India for securing Junior Research Fellow JRF on the basis of Common Entrance Examination conducted by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research ICAR Source The Sangai Express

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Manipur has fastest employment growth Report

While Maharashtra has emerged as the largest employer among all states in the country Manipur recorded the fastest growth of employment, according to the 6th Economic Census Report which was released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Impleme…

While Maharashtra has emerged as the largest employer among all states in the country Manipur recorded the fastest growth of employment, according to the 6th Economic Census Report which was released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation MOSPI on July 30 Source Hueiyen News Service

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Governor, CM confer on sports university

Chief Minister Okram Ibobi called on Governor VK Duggal at the Raj Bhavan this afternoon and discussed about establishment of a sports university in the State as announced by the NDA Government in the Lok Sabha during presentation of annual budget 2014…

Chief Minister Okram Ibobi called on Governor VK Duggal at the Raj Bhavan this afternoon and discussed about establishment of a sports university in the State as announced by the NDA Government in the Lok Sabha during presentation of annual budget 2014 Source The Sangai Express

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CITOS debunks kidnap story

Reacting to the news published by Hueiyen Lanpao Daily on August 1 under the caption Attempt to kidnap Secretary of Bus Owners’ Association foiled , Churachandpur Imphal Taxi Owners’ Society CITOS today said it was a concocted report Source Hueiy…

Reacting to the news published by Hueiyen Lanpao Daily on August 1 under the caption Attempt to kidnap Secretary of Bus Owners’ Association foiled , Churachandpur Imphal Taxi Owners’ Society CITOS today said it was a concocted report Source Hueiyen News Service

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Mind Matters

By Paonam Thoibi ‘Students who are torn between pressures at home and school are often vulnerable to retorting to unhealthy coping mechanism like using substance or inflicting self-harm and injury’

By Paonam Thoibi

‘Students who are torn between pressures at home and school are often vulnerable to retorting to unhealthy coping mechanism like using substance or inflicting self-harm and injury’

1. My friend is doing very well with her teaching career. She is not only a good friend, but a nice human being. Her problem is her lack of self-confidence. She would be very indecisive even on small matters. What would you suggest? Rajshree, Imphal (W)

Ans: Dear Rajshree, it is really appreciative that you are bringing up a problem your friend is facing. Self-confidence is about trusting one’s own judgment and feeling comfortable with one’s abilities and limitations. It also allows us to feel secure in the world. It boosts a person’s careers, relationships and state of mind. Some people are self-confident in their work-life but not in their social life, we all differ. People also feel comfortable with confident people as they are usually predictable and their behavior is reliable.

Everyone has their own strengths, abilities and skills to enhance their self-confidence and become who they want to eventually be. Self-confidence is a skill that can be developed through realistic goal setting and planning at the right pace the person is comfortable in.

We should also consider factors which may have affected a person’s self-confidence; like previous failures, separation, illness, betrayal, accidents etc. Keeping this in mind it is advisable to suggest your friend to meet a mental health professional who is trained to give counseling for building confidence and assertiveness. A counselor can guide her to set realistic and achievable goals and also explore disappointments and set-backs. Techniques and strategies can be developed to build your self-confidence and change current negative thinking. Self-help books and motivational texts and literatures are also beneficial to develop confidence on a person’s own.

2. Madam, I heard you are also working in a school as counselor. I think it is very good for school going children. I know most of the schools in Imphal or other areas do not employ counselor as their staff. Counseling is needed in today’s atmosphere. I hope the government and the education department must deeply think on this. Memcha Devi, Chinga Imphal

Ans: Dear Memcha, it is true that I’m a consultant psychologist in a school in Imphal. Being a school counselor takes me to an advantageous position to maximally interact with the student or the youth which comprises the majority of our population and helps me help them as and when they are in need.

School counseling is an integral part of the education system in large numbers of countries and in others it is emerging as a critical support for elementary, middle, and high school learning and/or student health concerns. As far as I know there are schools that already have school psychologist or counselors for the students.

A school counselor provide academic, career, college readiness, and personal/social competencies to all students. In traditional teaching environment, counseling is provided by classroom teachers who either have such duties added to their typical teaching load or who are skilled in talking to students beyond their academic concerns.

Every school counselors are bound by the set of duties assigned by their respective schools and may differ from school to school. Generally the school counselor deal with the students’ exam stress helps them in developing study habits, time management, communications skills, and career guidance, providing individual counseling to children with problems at home and in school.

Much focus is laid on the adolescents who are starting to develop and acquire attitudes toward school, self, peers, social groups and family. It is also a time when life’s challenges can be faced head-on with the right amount of motivation and reinforcement after prompt identification. Students who are torn between pressures at home and school are often vulnerable to retorting to unhealthy coping mechanism like using substance or inflicting self-harm and injury.

School counselors work collaboratively with parents and teachers to decide on what action needs to be taken to address issues interfering with a students learning process. These issues may be academic or social. The school counselor also helps with crisis intervention and if necessary makes referrals.

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ILP, violence and history repeating itself

The State witnessed some sporadic violent incidents related with the demand for implementing Inner Line Permit System over the last few weeks. First on the list is the brutal clampdown

The State witnessed some sporadic violent incidents related with the demand for implementing Inner Line Permit System over the last few weeks. First on the list is the brutal clampdown on students agitating for getting the act implemented in the State. As most of us know, ILP was purportedly designed to protect the indigenous people in the erstwhile Bengal Frontier Region from being corrupted by outside influence. Notwithstanding the official rationale which attributed the appalling police action as retaliation to the provocation of unruly students, not too many right thinking individuals are convinced. Neither has the Deputy Chief Minister’s face saving act by apologising to the people gone down well with many.

According to the National Crime Records Bureau’s report ‘Crime in India 2013’, Manipur has one of the highest population to police force ratio in India with 1,020 policemen per one lakh population. The United Nations recommended norm for societies not facing a major security challenge is a minimum police strength of 222 per 100,000 people. An increase in the population to police force ratio has not translated into more security for people but may have helped in employment generation. As per the Seventh Schedule to the Constitution of India ‘Police’ and ‘Law and Order’ are State subjects. Therefore, the onus is on the State governments to decide the composition of the police forces, its modernisation and equipping them adequately to face the challenges to internal security.

The sixty thousand dollar question here is whether the government has been able to contain insurgency to a considerable degree by employing more police personnel. The recent incident where a police officer smacked the face of a student who was running scared from police personnel is the latest in cases of police brutality. Almost a decade ago, a similar repulsive incident made headlines across the world. We can only hope that the State police will not prove Marx right by repeating the tragic incident as farce in the future. The Deputy CM’s assurance that some of the security personnel will be groomed to behave properly while dealing with ordinary citizens is welcome.

Coming back to the another violent incident related with ILP in which some vigilante civil body set ablaze a truck for carrying some 20 odd non locals, it can be only said that sane and rational individuals should mull a lot before taking the law into their own hands. ILP implementation is an emotive issue for many in the State but violent agitations alone will not suffice in getting it implemented. The merits of their argument will go a long way in convincing the powers that be who will inadvertently take the final call on its implementation. A healthy debate between those who are against its implementation and for its implementation will be a good start in that direction.

We need to study how other countries deal with similar demands. Making an in-depth study about what the US government does for protecting the Polynesian people in Hawaii would be a great idea. Similar studies about certain laws enacted by the Canadian government in some of its provinces where white settlers can’t buy or own land can be of immense help.

Manipur doesn’t exist in vacuum and is only a microcosm of the bigger world where various groups of people are also struggling to survive whatever the challenges are.

Leader Writer: Svoboda Kangleicha

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New Delhi starts hunt for Sports University site

IMPHAL, August 1: Two officials of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports have arrived in Imphal today to look for a suitable site for the recently announced Sports University

IMPHAL, August 1: Two officials of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports have arrived in Imphal today to look for a suitable site for the recently announced Sports University in Manipur.

The two officials are secretary Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports Ajit M Sharan and joint secretary (Development) Ministry of Youth Affairs, Dr GS Ayyangar.

The two officials called on the Governor at Raj Bhavan and also met with the State Chief Minister.

Later in the afternoon, the two officials accompanied by YAS director N Ashokumar and other staff visited Koutruk in Imphal West district for site location of the proposed university.

The team later visited SAI and SAG Centre at Khuman Lampak Imphal.

Sources informed that the two officials’ visit is scheduled for two days; however they may extend their stay in Imphal if the need arises.

It may be mentioned that the NDA government has already earmarked Rs 100 crore for the proposed university in Manipur.

An area of 250 acres of land will be needed to build the Sports University complex.

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Tehelka journo granted Guwahati appearance in July 23 case hearing

IMPHAL, August 1: Star witness in the sensational July 23 Khwairamband Keithel fake encounter case, Teresa Rehman of the “Tehelka Magazine” has been granted permission to appear at a designated

IMPHAL, August 1: Star witness in the sensational July 23 Khwairamband Keithel fake encounter case, Teresa Rehman of the “Tehelka Magazine” has been granted permission to appear at a designated court of the CBI based in Guwahati instead of Imphal.

The district and session Judge Manipur East had sent a summon to Teresa Rehman to physically appear before the court and give her statement on the case.

Rehman had filed a report on the July 23 incident along with combo pictures for Tehelka magazine.

In her response to the summon, she submitted a plea requesting permission from the concerned court to allow her to make her physical appearance and give statement in Guwahati instead of at Imphal citing security problems.

Even as the district and session Judge Manipur, granted the permission the date of appearance will be fixed according to the convenience of the court.

Meanwhile, the proceeding for recording statement and cross examination of prosecution witness (no 58) additional SP Thoubal district police S Ibomcha Singh was deferred today following a plea, seeking more time citing non completion of preparation for exhibit to be submitted before the court.

In his last appearance Ibomcha had submitted a five page long statement and due to the lengthy nature of his narration and statement, the court had directed for continuation of his cross-examination today.

At the time of the incident, Ibomcha was the sub-divisional police officer (SDPO) of Imphal and the IO of the case.

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Health minister launches IDCF with objective to limit diarrhoea deaths to zero

LAMKA, August 1: State Health minister Phungzathang Tonsing launched the “Intensified Diarrhoea Control Fortnight” at the Churachandpur District Hospital today. The inaugural ceremony was also attended by ADC, Churachandpur chairman

Health minister Phungzathang Tonsing lighting the inaugural lamp of the Intensified Diarrhoea Control Fortnight. Source: IFP

Health minister Phungzathang Tonsing lighting the inaugural lamp of the Intensified Diarrhoea Control Fortnight.
Source: IFP

LAMKA, August 1: State Health minister Phungzathang Tonsing launched the “Intensified Diarrhoea Control Fortnight” at the Churachandpur District Hospital today.

The inaugural ceremony was also attended by ADC, Churachandpur chairman Langkhanpau Guite as guest of honour and Churachandpur deputy commissioner PK Jha as the president.

The fortnight had started since July 28 and will continue till August 8.

India has been declared ‘Polio Free’ now the objective of the programme is ‘zero child deaths due to childhood diarrhoea’, the Health minister said.

Appealing to the public for cooperation, he also stated that the Intensified Diarrhoea Control Programme is one of the most important programme implemented by the Government of India, especially for children under five years of age.

He encouraged the MLAs, MDCs, government staff, schools, colleges and private institutions to be involved in the programme.

Phungzathang Tonsing also elaborated on the need for the health workers and the ASHA health workers to wear uniforms since they will be the driving force of the programme.

Department officials said that any children under the age of five years suffering from diarrhoea should be provided ½ a tablet of Zinc Sulphate and the other remaining half of the tablet should be discarded and not used again.

ADCC, chairman Langkhanpao Guite also said that the disease can be control with the active participation of the public.

PK Jha said the IDCP is an ambitious project and will cater to the needs of children from the villages and other interior areas whose parents have no easy accessibility to the hospitals.

He further elaborated on the importance of cleanliness in fighting the disease and said proper awareness should be highlighted in the villages.

On the onset of the program, the CMO, Churachandpur Dr Thangchinlkhup delivered the key-note address.

He appealed to the media and all to inform him in case any expired medicines are provided from his department.

During the programme, children will be administered ORS and Zinc Sulphate tablets and will be monitored throughout the two week long campaign. Awareness campaigns for the health workers including Anganwadi workers will also be conducted.

Program workers of the medical department had also presented skits/ drama highlighting the works of the ASHAs, their problems and the overall aspects of their functioning.

Health workers had also demonstrated ways to administer the ORS and Zinc Sulphate tablets during the programme.

Childhood diarrhoea is one of the major killers among children under five years of age in the country, contributing to 11 percent of deaths of under five children. Approximately two lakh children die due to diarrhoea annually in the country.

SP Churachandpur, K Kabib also attended the ceremony.

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Handloom and handicraft can boost economic growth: Govindas

IMPHAL, August 1: Handloom and handicraft can help in the economic growth of the State. It can also provide opportunities for self-employment as there are no big industries in the

IMPHAL, August 1: Handloom and handicraft can help in the economic growth of the State. It can also provide opportunities for self-employment as there are no big industries in the State, said Govindas Konthoujam.

The minister for Commerce and Industry of the State was speaking on the 15th Handloom Foundation Day today at the GM Hall, Imphal, organised by Handloom Promotion Council, Manipur with support from Manipur Apex Handloom Weavers and Handicrafts Artisans CS Limited, Imphal.

During the function 37 artisans for promoting handlooms were felicitated.

Besides Govindas, the function was also graced by B John Tlangtinkkhuma, IAS, Director, Commerce and Industries and H Rajendra Singh, Retd, Assistant Director of Weavers’ Service Centre, Ministry of Textiles.

Govindas also added that in the coming 16th foundation day, the department is planning an exhibition of different handlooms and handicrafts of our diverse ethnic cultures. Alongside, the government is also taking up several projects by giving training to interested people in handloom and handicraft.

He further said that the Govt of India has implemented textiles promotion scheme only for the Northeastern States in which Manipur plays a key role in getting such schemes.

He appealed to all the artisans and weavers to work hard and bring out more products in order to promote it outside the State, and so that they represent our identity.

While delivering the keynote address, Salam Chingtam Luwang, chief functionary, Handlooms Promotion Council Manipur said that the main objective of the function was to promote economic integration so that all the ethnic communities of the State can work together as one. He added that each individual must bring out their potential in different ways.

Talking to IFP, the youngest weaver who was facilitated, Wakongthem Dinesh Singh, 19, from Thoubal Leishangthem Leikai, said that he has been helping his sister since he was 10 years.

He said he is currently studying in class 12 and after completing his studies, he wishes to start his own business.

Dinesh said that people should not look for government jobs only, as there are many ways to earn a livelihood, so long as one is creative and hardworking.

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IGNTUSU condemns Koirengei assault

IMPHAL, Aug 1: The Indira Gandhi National Tribal University Students’ Union (IGNTUSU), Regional Campus Manipur has condemned the physical assault on Elangbam Hemakanta Khaba, an accountant of Credible Engineering Construction

IMPHAL, Aug 1: The Indira Gandhi National Tribal University Students’ Union (IGNTUSU), Regional Campus Manipur has condemned the physical assault on Elangbam Hemakanta Khaba, an accountant of Credible Engineering Construction Projects Pvt. Ltd by Meira Paibis at Koirengei on 29 July 2014, at around 11:30.

Hemakanta was beaten in the wake of the current Inner Line Permit, ILPd demand agitation in Manipur, said Mahaishang Shimray, Joint secretary, IGNTUSU at the press meet held today at the Press Club.

Mahaisang Shimray said that Hemakanta was engaged by IGNTU to construct the Indira Gandhi National Tribal University-Regional Campus Manipur (IGNTU-RCM) at Makhan.

He further said that Hemakanta was assaulted by the Meira Paibis on the ground that he was responsible for bringing in non-local labourers in Manipur and added that the decision in hiring labourers is beyond the victim’s official capacity.

He also said that it is disheartening to learn that civil bodies of the State responsible for keeping vigil of the society could commit such acts without proper verification.

Indira Gandhi National Tribal University Students’ Union appealed to the Meira Paibis not to target or assault anybody at random during the discharge of their jobs. It said wrongful accusations could lead to undesirable consequences.

IGNTU also urged the Meira Paibi to clarify on the matter to the victim.

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