JD (U) Manipur expresses happiness as Nitish Kumar swears in as Bihar Chief … – KanglaOnline

JD (U) Manipur expresses happiness as Nitish Kumar swears in as Bihar Chief …KanglaOnlineIMPHAL, November 20: The JD (U) Manipur Unit has expressed happiness following the swearing in of Nitishkumar as the new Bihar Chief Minister. Speaking to media …

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IMPHAL, November 20: The JD (U) Manipur Unit has expressed happiness following the swearing in of Nitishkumar as the new Bihar Chief Minister. Speaking to media persons, president JD (U) Manipur Moirangthem TOmbi said the recently formed Grand …

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Jeet-Kune-Do Championships Manipur bag 21 medals – The Sangai Express

Jeet-Kune-Do Championships Manipur bag 21 medalsThe Sangai ExpressImphal, Nov 20 : Manipur bagged the third placed title in the 28th Sub-Junior, Junior and Senior National Jeet-Kune-Do Championships held on November 16 and 17 at New Delhi. In the champ…

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Imphal, Nov 20 : Manipur bagged the third placed title in the 28th Sub-Junior, Junior and Senior National Jeet-Kune-Do Championships held on November 16 and 17 at New Delhi. In the championship the State team bagged 21 medals – 15 gold, 3 silver and …

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Showcasing Manipur via Sangai Fest From November 21 to 30 – KanglaOnline

Showcasing Manipur via Sangai Fest From November 21 to 30KanglaOnlineFrom 2010 to 2015, every year from November 21 to November 30. Five years down the line and the interesting question is how closely has the Manipur Sangai Festival been able to go wit…

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Showcasing Manipur via Sangai Fest From November 21 to 30

From 2010 to 2015, every year from November 21 to November 30. Five years down the line and the interesting question is how closely has the Manipur Sangai Festival been

From 2010 to 2015, every year from November 21 to November 30. Five years down the line and the interesting question is how closely has the Manipur Sangai Festival been able to go with the brow antlered deer, the Sangai, after which it is named ? How much has this festival been able to ingrain the importance of preserving wildlife amongst the local population ? A significant question this is, for remember it was only a few years back that some eating joints at the festival venue were found selling and serving the meat of wildlife. Again how successful has the annual Sangai Festival been able to hardsell Manipur as a tourist destination to people from other parts of the country or even foreign countries ? From the annual tourist festival to the Sangai Festival, surely some progress must have been made and this can be gauged from the fact that the Ambassadors of Norway and China, the High Commissioner of Bangladesh, Councillor Ministers of Indonesia and Japan have confirmed their participation at the festival. Moreover there is also the possibility that the Golden Myanmar flight may transport tourists from abroad. Moreover it is also significant to note that Prime Minister Narendra Modi made it a point to be present on the closing day of the festival last year. It however still remains to be seen how much the Sangai Festival will be able to hardsell Manipur to the outside world. An important question this is, for the fact stands that in the past a visit to the festival venue always meant meeting acquaintances, forget about witnessing tourists who come here to have a glimpse of the festival.

The State Government seems to be putting its best foot forward to have everything ready for the festival this year. Sanjenthong is today ready before the festival and despite the threat issued by an armed outfit, everyone must be hoping that there is no repeat of 2011 when a rickshaw driver was blown apart just near the festival venue. That the Government is also serious about regulating vehicular movements can be gauged from the traffic regulations issued by the Directorate of Transport as well as the Transport Sub-Committee of the Traffic Police. Positive steps no doubt, but it should also seep into the consciousness of the political leaders that in most cases, it is their movements which hamper the smooth flow of traffic. Makes absolutely no sense to expect everyone to give them the right of way whenever any of these leaders, who come under the VIP tag, decide to visit the festival venue. In a few days time from now, the Sangai Festival will start and it is also important for the public to come to the point that in as much as the Government has a responsibility to make the festival a success, the people too are responsible in their own way. The people of Manipur will have to don the role of hosts from November 21 to November 30 and perhaps this is the opportune moment for everyone to showcase Manipur in the best manner possible.

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Divide becoming sort of a constant Growing trust deficit

Annual Sangai Festival from November 21 to November 30. This is the constant. Another disturbing development is the growing trust deficit amongst the three major communities of Manipur-the Meiteis, the

Annual Sangai Festival from November 21 to November 30. This is the constant. Another disturbing development is the growing trust deficit amongst the three major communities of Manipur-the Meiteis, the Nagas and the Kukis. This has also become a sort of a constant in the life of everyone here. The three Bills passed by the State Assembly on August 31 this year undoubtedly provided the spark for the inert ‘hostility’ amongst the different communities to come to the fore. A violent one at that and which has already claimed the lives of nine people in Churachandpur district. Checking the influx of outsiders or non-local people into the State of Manipur is undoubtedly the driving force behind the intense movement that was witnessed in the valley area of Manipur for months, even leading to the death of a young student in police action. On the other hand the cut off base year of 1951 to identify the indigenous people of Manipur is another reason for the huge uproar in Churachandpur district and the yet to be cremated/buried nine mortal remains is the proof of the intensity of the protest. Apart from this there is also the heated debate on whether the three Bills passed by the State Assembly were money Bills or not and why the Hill Areas Committee was by passed. Each side obviously seem to have their own side of the story to tell, but has anyone really thought about Manipur as a whole ? Looking at the reality, it should be obvious that no one has looked beyond the immediate interest of the community to which he or she belongs to. So there are Meiteis, Nagas, Kukis, Meitei Pangals and others here but no Manipuris.

Not the first time that The Sangai Express is commenting on this and this will not be the last either, if one goes by the ground reality. This is where the Meiteis, by being the major community need to seriously question themselves why the idea of a Manipuri has refused to cut into the consciousness of the Nagas and the Kukis ? For starters one may well ask how many students from the Naga and Kuki communities are actually members of the Manipuri students bodies in different parts of India ? Just to cite an example, how many Naga and Kuki students are members of the Manipur Students’ Association, Delhi ? The same question may also be raised with regard to student organisations in other cities, such as Chennai, Chandigarh, Bangalore, Kolkata, Mumbai etc. The reality is grim and ugly, if one may add. But has this reality really helped anyone ? None. This is where the people need to come together, shed pre-conceived notions and find common interests which would be beneficial to everyone. For this to happen, the reality has to be accepted first. There may be genuine reasons for any grievances but reading everything along the line of community divide is not the answer. The people do have a responsibility in making the place a better place for the youngsters to inherit once they come of age. How to build up trust may just be what the doctors would prescribe to deal with the ailment afflicting Manipur now.

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Measuring dishonesty

Researchers from Norfolk-based University of East Anglia (UEA) has recently rated the people of India as one of the least honest and kept the country in a category of the

Researchers from Norfolk-based University of East Anglia (UEA) has recently rated the people of India as one of the least honest and kept the country in a category of the dishonest along with China, Japan and South Korea. The key finding of the research suggested that people’s honesty varies significantly between countries. However, Asian countries were not significantly more dishonest than others in the quiz, where Japan had the lowest level of dishonesty, said the research. What is even more interesting about the news is the way dishonesty has been measured using a novel methodology. The research conducted using a coin flip test among 1,500 participants from 15 countries found out that the four least honest countries were found to be China, Japan, South Korea and India.

The research however points out that the difference between Asian and other countries in the coin flip may be explained by cultural views specific to this type of test, such as
attitudes to gambling, rather than differences in honesty as such. The findings also suggest honesty is less important to a country’s current economic growth than during earlier periods in history. The research team examined whether people from different countries were more or less honest and how this related to a country’s economic development. For research made the participants take part in an online survey involving two incentivised experiments designed to measure honest behaviour. The participants were first asked to flip a coin and state whether it landed on “heads” or “tails”. They knew if they reported that it landed on heads, they would be rewarded with money. If the proportion reporting heads was more than 50 percent in a given country, this indicated that people were being dishonest.  The same participants were then asked to complete a quiz where they were again rewarded financially if they answered all questions correctly. Data from the tests was compared to estimate whether people from particular countries were more likely to tell the truth. The countries studied understudy were chosen to provide a mix of regions, levels of development and levels of social trust. Estimated dishonesty in the coin flip ranged from 3.4% in Britain to 70% in China. In the quiz, respondents in Japan were the most honest, followed by Britain while those in Turkey were the least truthful. It was found that people were more pessimistic about the honesty of people in their own country than of people in other countries. The research found out that the honesty of countries was related to the countries’ economic growth too.

While one can argue on whether or not the methodology adopted could truly explain or rather measure the level of dishonesty, the research at least points out significant qualitative connotation already made known by earlier studies. Hope, the research would be an eye opener for those who swear by transparency.

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NE Women and Entrepreneurship

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Development of North-Eastern Region (DoNER) Dr Jitendra Singh while addressing the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry” (FICCI) women wing in Guwahati

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Development of North-Eastern Region (DoNER) Dr Jitendra Singh while addressing the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry” (FICCI) women wing in Guwahati had invited women entrepreneurs from across the country to invest in the region and take a lead in developing an industrial hub not only for India but also for the countries across the eastern borders. One is not sure under what compelling circumstances, Dr Jitendra had invited the women.

However, the “Swayam” initiative of FICCI women wing in Guwahati could be lauded from differing perspectives. Appreciating the initiative, the minister said “Swayam” has  already resulted in successful engagement of women from all sections, in big and small self-employed vocations and hoped its arrival in Guwahati will open a new chapter in the growth of Northeast and at the same time also open new vistas of opportunity, not only for women alone but for the entire population of the eight Northeastern States. On the occasion, he also stated that a number of new initiatives have been undertaken by the Government of India to promote business, industry and consequential job avenues in the region. He however cited the organic farming mission and the expansion of healthcare entrepreneurship in the region indirectly suggesting that leading women entrepreneurs could partake in developing such sectors in the Northeast.Moreover, Dr Jitendra Singh also referred to the “Act East” policy as an opportunity to do business with the countries across the eastern borders. He pointed out the imperative to generate original growth products proximal to the eastern borders within Northeast so that they get takers across the borders. While one is not sure of the exact nature of the roles that the women entrepreneurs from across the country would play in developing a region like the Northeast of India, the Government of India is well aware of the traditional roles played by the women of the region in all spheres of life, particularly trade and commerce. Though the women in the region have been traditionally endowed with the skills of handling domestic and immediate traditional economy, there is a need to conduct an impassionate assessment of what contributions they could possibly make in bringing about modern economic change in the region.

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Eclectic NorthEast celebrates its 9th anniversary

GUWAHATI, November 20: Eclectic NorthEast, the premier English magazine of the Northeast, celebrated its 9th anniversary and also launched the beta version of the Eclectic NorthEast website, at Guwahati Press

GUWAHATI, November 20: Eclectic NorthEast, the premier English magazine of the Northeast, celebrated its 9th anniversary and also launched the beta version of the Eclectic NorthEast website, at Guwahati Press Club, said a press release.

It said, the Anniversary Special Issue was unfurled by the noted intellectual Prof. Udayan Misra of Indian Institute of Advanced Study, Shimla, and Tanushree Hazarika, Managing Director of Eclectic NorthEast, Nasreen Habib, Executive Editor of Eclectic NorthEast and several other prominent media persons from the region were present at the event.

Tanushree Hazarika spoke about the illustrious journey of Eclectic NorthEast, which carries news of all the eight states of the Northeast though based in Guwahati. She also spoke about the launch of the beta version of the Eclectic Northeast website and said about news to get updated every minute and as a monthly magazine is unable to keep up with the latest trends. She also spoke about ‘Eclectic Conversations’, a series to be conducted at various educational institutes addressing some of the most pressing issues of the region with active participation from students, said the press release.

It said, Nasreen Habib spoke about the November Anniversary Special Issue 2015, which featured 8 youth icons like Angarag Mahanta from Assam, Mary Kom from Manipur, and among others who dare everyone to dream for a changed world. She also spoke about highlighting individuals who are doing good work in the Northeast, be it someone famous or relatively unknown.

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Aimols declare `We are not Nagas, Aimol will be Aimol` against Naga monolith

CHANDEL, November 20: A large number of people of the Aimol tribe took out a mass protest rally and staged a sit in protest against the erection of a monolith

Aimol tribe rally in Chandel district against tagging in to Naga NSCN Manipur

Aimol tribe rally in Chandel district against tagging to Naga

CHANDEL, November 20: A large number of people of the Aimol tribe took out a mass protest rally and staged a sit in protest against the erection of a monolith declaring the joining of Aimol into Naga tribe at Pallel Bazar today.

Hundreds of protestors including womenfolk took out the Mass Protest Rally starting from Aimol Ngairong Village and proceeded upto Unapal Lamkhai along the Imphal-Moreh section of National Highway 102 via Pallel Bazar and staged a sit in protest at a waiting shed of Pallel Bazar.

The protestors held several placards decrying `Naga Stone Erection in Aimol Land is not acceptable, We are not Naga, Aimol will be Aimo l- No suffix or prefix to the Aimol Tribe, We the Aimol people protest and condemn a monolith stone erection of Naga Stone in Aimol land, etc.`

Speaking in the sideline of the protest demonstration, Aimol Tribe Union Manipur (ATUM) president Akhel Aimol said that the majority of the Aimol people living in Churachandpur, Sadar Hills, Chandel and other places do not accept the declaration of Aimol as a Naga on April 13 last and subsequent erection of Monolith.

The said declaration and erection of the monolith is a handiwork of some individuals for their own vested interest with the support of just four villages out of 15 Aimol villages in Manipur, he added.

The Tribe`™s president also maintained that Aimol is a unique and indigenous tribe of the State having a distinct custom, culture, tradition and dialect.

The identity of one`™s tribe cannot be changed by mere erection of a monolith. As such Aimol cannot be a Naga by erecting a monolith even hundred times, said the president.

The Aimol Tribe`™s president further maintained that Aimol will remain as Aimol and will peacefully co-exist with other communities as it was before.

Chandel ADC member from 7- Aimol Tampak DCC, Ch Chanthoi Aimol who is also the advisor and a former Tribe`™s president said that despite the people of Aimol unanimously adopting the principle of neutrality in 2001 in which it was resolved that no individuals, tribe`™s president or village chief should dragged the Aimol Tribe into any other community`™s fold but should remain neutral as an Aimol, former president S Munthuireng in collusion with some Nagas declared Aimol as a Naga which is unacceptable to the people.

While condemning the act of selling away of one`™s identity like a goods, the ADC member further said that such act of selling away one`™s tribe for vested interest is unacceptable to all as well as to the people of Aimol.

We the Aimol will remain as Aimol and will be known as Aimol till our extinction, said the ADC member.

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Nitish Kumar sworn in as Bihar CM for the 5th time – Newsx


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AR conducts interaction programme, AR Middle School celebrates Annual Sports Meet

IMPHAL, November 20: 24 Assam Rifles of 26 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) conducted an interaction with Women Society at Ril Ram Centre Village on November

24 Assam Rifles conducting interaction programme with Women Society at RRC Village

24 Assam Rifles conducting interaction programme with Women Society at RRC Village

IMPHAL, November 20: 24 Assam Rifles of 26 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) conducted an interaction with Women Society at Ril Ram Centre Village on November 19, and women representatives of various organisations were present during the informative and fruitful interactive session, said a press release by PRO, IGAR (South).

It said, the women were briefed about the various women related welfare schemes and empowerment measures being undertaken by the government, focusing on safety of women, encouragement for the independent livelihood and awareness about the various laws recently enacted by the government.

The Women Society also commended various other projects being conducted by Assam Rifles for the society, and the function culminated with interaction of Women Society and Assam Rifles personnel followed by tea and snacks, said the press release.

Assam Rifles Middle School, Thoubal celebrated its Annual Sports Meet at Chaoyaima Higher Secondary School at Thoubal Ground (6)

Assam Rifles Middle School, Thoubal celebrating its Annual Sports Meet at Chaoyaima Higher Sec School at Thoubal Ground

Moreover, Assam Rifles Middle School, Thoubal, run by 2 Assam Rifles of 9 Sector Assam Rifles celebrated its Annual Sports Meet on November 16 and November 17 at Chaoyaima Higher Secondary School at Thoubal Ground, It said, the Annual Sports Meet was celebrated with full enthusiasm during which various events on sports were organised for the students of class one to eight in various categories, and winners in each category were awarded with medals and certificates by the Commandant of 2 Assam Rifles to boost the spirit of sportsman and competitive fervor amongst the students, said the press release.

It said, students and a school teacher of Thoubal who were part of National Integration Tour organised by the 2 Assam Rifles in the month of October from Thoubal to Delhi – Agra were presented with track suits sent as a gift by Lieutenant General Rajan Ravindran, General Officer Commanding, Delhi Area during the Tour.

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Australia, USA announce formidable teams for Manipur Polo International 2015 – thenortheasttoday.com


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Dynamic Manipur’s Inspiration Episode – 9 stresses need for environment protection

IMPHAL, November 20: Continuing its program to inspire the younger generation through motivating talks from the resource persons, Dynamic Manipur organized Inspiration episode – 9, a talk event at the Library

PhotoGrid_1447989288946IMPHAL, November 20: Continuing its program to inspire the younger generation through motivating talks from the resource persons, Dynamic Manipur organized Inspiration episode – 9, a talk event at the Library and Information centre, Kakching with the theme “Environmental sustainability” on November 18, said a press release.

it said, Kamesh Salam, former president World Bamboo Organisation and founder World Bamboo day, RK Birjit, state co-ordinator of India Bird conservation Network and Dr. L Bijen Meetei, Junior Research officer, Directorate of Environment, Manipur stressed on the need for conserving the deteriorating environment through sustainable development as the resource persons.

The press release stated that Kamesh Salam said about Bamboo as a perennial grass which grows in every continent except Europe and Antarctica and is abundant in southern Asia, and added that there are about 255 varieties of bamboo and among 57 varieties in India, 44 are found in the northeast, and said that Manipur has abundant resource of bamboo with which the economy of the state could be strengthened.

It said, he emphasized on the need for rampant use of bamboo products in construction of houses, furniture and other items as bamboo is eco-friendly and conducive to protecting the degrading environment.

R.K. Birjit said about two potential bird species extinct for every half hour in the world due to change in the climatic condition, and explained about extinct of bird species due to  climate change posed by human activities which gives a clear evidence of possible extinct of human beings from the mother earth after some years to come, said the press release.

It said, the event was organized by Dynamic Manipur with LRS INDIA, S.S. Electronics, Manipur Creations, Babina Diagnostics, The Classic Hotel, Imphal, Globizs Web Solutions, Shija Hospitals & Research Institute, HVS Constructions Materials Pvt. Ltd. as Sponsoring Partners while Green Biotech, CC Tea – The Sui Generis, MIMS, Manipur University, Korea Manipuri Association (KMA), Manipuri Association of Canada (MAC), North American Manipur Association (NAMA), Likla – Thangjam Agro Industries Pvt. Ltd., Imphal, WiseWorld Immigration & Education Consultants, Toronto, Canada as endorsing Partners, and WOL Media, Siroi Offset Printers, Thoubal, Globizs Web Solutions, Media Partners, E-pao, Impact TV, Manipur Times, The Peoples’ Chronicle supported the event as advertising, Printing and Technology Partners.

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Meiteis in Bengaluru celebrate Ningol Chakkouba

BANGALURU, November 20: Manipuri Meitei Association Bangalore (MMAB) celebrated its 5th successive Ningol Chakkouba at Bangaluru on November 15, where almost three hundred people gathered, said a press release by

11792021_986247874768080_3813195230049695989_oBANGALURU, November 20: Manipuri Meitei Association Bangalore (MMAB) celebrated its 5th successive Ningol Chakkouba at Bangaluru on November 15, where almost three hundred people gathered, said a press release by MMAB.

It said, the day began at 6 a.m. and winded up at 7 p.m., and the president gave a welcome speech and showed gratitude to Robert Naorem for presenting his designer fabrics to be presented to the lucky Ningol of the day.

DSC_0252-minBefore the lunch was served, Wangmada Vol. IV, the annual magazine of MMAB was released in the presence of the guests, and in the post lunch, steel plates were gifted to all the Ningols, followed by a lucky draw to pick Ningol of the day, said the press release.

It said, the curtain of the day rolled down with few Manipuri songs performed by a band comprising of one of the committee members.

A great day to see Meitei Ningols donning in traditional attire and MMAB had been thankful to all the people for being a part of the Ningol Chakkouba celebration, said MMAB in the press release.

 

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