Modi announces Rs 2,000 crore to combat NE floods

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IMPHAL | Aug 1
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviewed the flood situation in Northeastern states at a series of high-level meetings held at Guwahati today. He held detailed review meetings on the situation in the states of Assam, Arunachal …

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IMPHAL | Aug 1

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviewed the flood situation in Northeastern states at a series of high-level meetings held at Guwahati today. He held detailed review meetings on the situation in the states of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur and Nagaland.

He announced Rs 2,000 crore for Northeastern states to deal with the damage caused by recent floods that killed 76 persons in Assam and affected millions.

Assam Finance Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the PM also announced an additional Rs 100 crore to institute a high-powered group, including scientists, technocrats and bureaucrats from central and state governments, to study the course of the Brahmaputra river for a permanent solution to the floods in the region.

Chief ministers of the respective states, and senior officials were present at the meetings.

During the meeting, state chief minister, N. Biren Singh urged the PM to figure out a permanent solution to the frequent floods in the state. Mentioning that Ithai barrage has become the main cause of frequent flood in the State, N. Biren Singh drew the attention of the PM to review the Loktak project and Ithai barrage.

He highlighted that the Loktak project was taken up so that the State could get some power supply out of it. He mentioned that at present, the State is having sufficient power resources from other sources.

Stating that Manipur is facing one of the worst man made ecological disasters and the floods have severely affected the socio-economic life of the people, chief minister maintained that the Ithai barrage should be removed so that natural course of water could be maintained.

During the meet, chief minister expressed his desire for dredging the river beds of all the rivers in the State and to conduct eviction drives against the encroachment on the banks of the rivers.

Chief secretary R. R. Rashmi, secretary to CM, M. Ashokkumar, principal secretary, M.H. Khan attended the meeting.

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/item/2453-modi-announces-rs-2-000-crore-to-combat-ne-floods

Methanol poisoning cause of Oinam Hooch tragedy

By A Staff Reporter

IMPHAL | Aug 1

Methanol or methyl alcohol is the cause of death for the five individuals who drank spurious liquor. The state food testing laboratory conducted tests on the adulterated liquor consumed by the residents of Oinam Sawombung, the results has tested positive and methanol has been found.

The result was confirmed by the food analyst of the state health department, Sanajaoba. He told the Imphal Free Press that the samples were collected by the food safety officers and designated officers of Imphal West and Thoubal from the Oinam Sawombung area.

He said that four samples were collected; it also included some liquor which was left over from the individuals who drank it and were later hospitalised. Out of the four samples, three tested positive for methanol. The result was known today.

According to an expert, Methanol or wood alcohol is a highly poisonous chemical when ingested. The chemical is metabolised by the kidneys into formaldehyde and formic acid which attacks the central nervous system. It may lead to blindness, coma and death.

It may be mentioned that a local of Oinam Sawombung  Makha Leikai, Wangjam Herojit (35) son of W. Thoiba died on July 29 morning after drinking the spurious liquor brought from a local vendor.

Few hours before he died, he had claimed that his eyesight was getting blurred and started vomiting blood.

In the afternoon, Oinam Shyam (50) son of O. Tombi Singh who drank the same liquor died after getting the same symptoms. Till date, 5 persons have succumbed and 24 are still treated in the ICU out of the 79 persons hospitalized. Now, the fact is clear that these persons have drunk methanol laced liquor.

The treatment for methanol poisoning is said to be ethanol, ethanol or ethyl alcohol is the consumable chemical present in all types of liquor. According to Dr L. Sachindra of Shija hospital, ethanol is given to the patients suffering from methanol poisoning as the kidneys receive the ethanol first and repels the methanol without metabolizing it; as such it prevents the forming of poisonous chemicals and does not harm the body.

Pure ethanol is also injected to treat the poisoning besides conducting dialysis which is another method to treat the poisoning, he added.

By A Staff Reporter

IMPHAL | Aug 1

Methanol or methyl alcohol is the cause of death for the five individuals who drank spurious liquor. The state food testing laboratory conducted tests on the adulterated liquor consumed by the residents of Oinam Sawombung, the results has tested positive and methanol has been found.

The result was confirmed by the food analyst of the state health department, Sanajaoba. He told the Imphal Free Press that the samples were collected by the food safety officers and designated officers of Imphal West and Thoubal from the Oinam Sawombung area.

He said that four samples were collected; it also included some liquor which was left over from the individuals who drank it and were later hospitalised. Out of the four samples, three tested positive for methanol. The result was known today.

According to an expert, Methanol or wood alcohol is a highly poisonous chemical when ingested. The chemical is metabolised by the kidneys into formaldehyde and formic acid which attacks the central nervous system. It may lead to blindness, coma and death.

It may be mentioned that a local of Oinam Sawombung  Makha Leikai, Wangjam Herojit (35) son of W. Thoiba died on July 29 morning after drinking the spurious liquor brought from a local vendor.

Few hours before he died, he had claimed that his eyesight was getting blurred and started vomiting blood.

In the afternoon, Oinam Shyam (50) son of O. Tombi Singh who drank the same liquor died after getting the same symptoms. Till date, 5 persons have succumbed and 24 are still treated in the ICU out of the 79 persons hospitalized. Now, the fact is clear that these persons have drunk methanol laced liquor.

The treatment for methanol poisoning is said to be ethanol, ethanol or ethyl alcohol is the consumable chemical present in all types of liquor. According to Dr L. Sachindra of Shija hospital, ethanol is given to the patients suffering from methanol poisoning as the kidneys receive the ethanol first and repels the methanol without metabolizing it; as such it prevents the forming of poisonous chemicals and does not harm the body.

Pure ethanol is also injected to treat the poisoning besides conducting dialysis which is another method to treat the poisoning, he added.

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/item/2447-methanol-poisoning-cause-of-oinam-hooch-tragedy

Nagaland: NPF convenes emergency meetings

The Naga People’s Front (NPF) has convened an emergency meeting of the Central Office Bearers (Parent Body) at 5 PM on 2nd August, 2017 at the Central Office, Kohima. The Party also convened a separate emergency meeting with the Central Frontals and Cell (Youth/Women/Farmers’/Minority and Legal) at 11: AM on 2nd August 2017 at Central Office, Kohima. Both the […]

The Naga People’s Front (NPF) has convened an emergency meeting of the Central Office Bearers (Parent Body) at 5 PM on 2nd August, 2017 at the Central Office, Kohima. The Party also convened a separate emergency meeting with the Central Frontals and Cell (Youth/Women/Farmers’/Minority and Legal) at 11: AM on 2nd August 2017 at Central Office, Kohima. Both the […]

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Nagaland: BPF responds to MLAs’ demand

The attention of the Naga People’s Front has been drawn to a news item which appeared in the local media wherein it was reported that the expelled and suspended NPF legislators along with a few NPF legislators have served a 15-day ultimatum to the Party President to step down, and selection of Lok Sabha MP Neiphiu […]

The attention of the Naga People’s Front has been drawn to a news item which appeared in the local media wherein it was reported that the expelled and suspended NPF legislators along with a few NPF legislators have served a 15-day ultimatum to the Party President to step down, and selection of Lok Sabha MP Neiphiu […]

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Nursing Aides in Singapore (20 Nos)

JOB DESCRIPTION Position: Nursing Aide ACCOUNTABILITY: Responsible to : Director of Nursing/Nurse Managers Immediate to : Staff Nurse / Enrolled Nurse DUTY HOURS: 44 hours per week (1 day off per week as per roster) – Shift duty according to nursing roster – Meal Break: 30 minutes – Tea Break: 15 minutes DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: […]

JOB DESCRIPTION Position: Nursing Aide ACCOUNTABILITY: Responsible to : Director of Nursing/Nurse Managers Immediate to : Staff Nurse / Enrolled Nurse DUTY HOURS: 44 hours per week (1 day off per week as per roster) – Shift duty according to nursing roster – Meal Break: 30 minutes – Tea Break: 15 minutes DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: […]

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Nagaland: Oops! They’ve Done It Again!

It’s Deja Vu all over again, a replay of what we’d been through in the early part of 2015 when majority of the NPF legislators ganged up to oust Chief Minister TR Zeliang and NPF President Dr Shurhozelie Liezietsu from their seats. The dissidents then too, had their own President, Chief Ministerial candidate replete with […]

It’s Deja Vu all over again, a replay of what we’d been through in the early part of 2015 when majority of the NPF legislators ganged up to oust Chief Minister TR Zeliang and NPF President Dr Shurhozelie Liezietsu from their seats. The dissidents then too, had their own President, Chief Ministerial candidate replete with […]

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Bomb found near Indo-Myanmar border in Manipur – Business Standard

Bomb found near Indo-Myanmar border in Manipur
Business Standard
A bomb was recovered from near the Indo-Myanmar border in Manipur’s Tengnoupal district today, police said. The bomb was recovered from Moreh Ward No 5 in Tengnoupal district, the sources said. Bomb disposal experts of Manipur police defused the …

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Bomb found near Indo-Myanmar border in Manipur
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A bomb was recovered from near the Indo-Myanmar border in Manipur's Tengnoupal district today, police said. The bomb was recovered from Moreh Ward No 5 in Tengnoupal district, the sources said. Bomb disposal experts of Manipur police defused the …

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Bomb found near Indo-Myanmar border in Manipur – India.com

Bomb found near Indo-Myanmar border in Manipur
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Imphal, Aug 1 (PTI) A bomb was recovered from near the Indo-Myanmar border in Manipur’s Tengnoupal district today, police said. The bomb was recovered from Moreh Ward No 5 in Tengnoupal district, the sources said. Bomb disposal experts of Manipur …

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Bomb found near Indo-Myanmar border in Manipur
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Imphal, Aug 1 (PTI) A bomb was recovered from near the Indo-Myanmar border in Manipur's Tengnoupal district today, police said. The bomb was recovered from Moreh Ward No 5 in Tengnoupal district, the sources said. Bomb disposal experts of Manipur …

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CBI sets up special team to probe cases of extra-judicial killings in Manipur – Hindustan Times

CBI sets up special team to probe cases of extra-judicial killings in ManipurHindustan TimesThe Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has set-up a five-member special investigation team to look into 97 cases of alleged extra-judicial killings by securi…

CBI sets up special team to probe cases of extra-judicial killings in Manipur
Hindustan Times
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has set-up a five-member special investigation team to look into 97 cases of alleged extra-judicial killings by security forces in Manipur between 2000 and 2011. Agency officials said the five member team will

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Death toll in Manipur liquor tragedy rises to five – Business Standard

Death toll in Manipur liquor tragedy rises to fiveBusiness StandardWith the death of one more person, the death toll in the spurious liquor tragedy in Manipur rose to five, police said today. Oinam Brojen(42) of Oinam Sawombung village in Thoubal distr…

Death toll in Manipur liquor tragedy rises to five
Business Standard
With the death of one more person, the death toll in the spurious liquor tragedy in Manipur rose to five, police said today. Oinam Brojen(42) of Oinam Sawombung village in Thoubal district who was undergoing treatment at Shija Hospital here succumbed

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Drinking joints in a dry State Liquor tragedy !

So far five people dead after consuming illicit local made liquor. The death toll may increase as there are still a good number of people undergoing treatment at different hospitals in Imphal. This is where some hard talk is perhaps needed.
The post D…

So far five people dead after consuming illicit local made liquor. The death toll may increase as there are still a good number of people undergoing treatment at different hospitals in Imphal. This is where some hard talk is perhaps needed.

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Tamphung landslide, a doomed and providential miracle

I and my lady wife Mrs. Heintiple reside along the roadside underneath the sloppy mountain range of Maram-Peren road where we run a grocery shop and grow organic vegetables within the vicinity near GREF camp, a place name called Ngangduigung, Tamphung …

I and my lady wife Mrs. Heintiple reside along the roadside underneath the sloppy mountain range of Maram-Peren road where we run a grocery shop and grow organic vegetables within the vicinity near GREF camp, a place name called Ngangduigung, Tamphung Village, Senapati District about 175 km from the state capital Imphal.

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CBI special team to probe cases of extra judicial killings in Manipur – The Indian Express

The Indian ExpressCBI special team to probe cases of extra judicial killings in ManipurThe Indian ExpressThe CBI has constituted a special team of five officers headed by a Superintendent of Police to examine cases of alleged extra judicial killings in…


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CBI special team to probe cases of extra judicial killings in Manipur
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The CBI has constituted a special team of five officers headed by a Superintendent of Police to examine cases of alleged extra judicial killings in Manipur. The move of the agency came on the orders of Supreme Court on July 14. The apex court had
CBI sets up team to probe Manipur killingsThe Weekend Leader
CBI special team to probe cases of fake encounters in ManipurBusiness Standard
Manipur: CBI forms 5-member team to probe Manipur encounter …Times of India
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When we stumble and fall

I stumbled and fall. I took my time; I figured it out, stood up and started to walk-on. But I stumbled and fall, took my time again, pack-up and started moving on. But then again, I stumbled and fall. This time it was really hard for me to figure why. Of course I know what makes me fall, but then, do I really fall for the same shit over and over again. This isn’t just right, I told myself, but I’d fall again even if I stand up and start again. But it was a nightmare to live in the dark, but I had no courage to stand up. But do I really want to change my enrolment in the evils den, from temporary to permanent.

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I stumbled and fall. I took my time; I figured it out, stood up and started to walk-on. But I stumbled and fall, took my time again, pack-up and started moving on. But then again, I stumbled and fall. This time it was really hard for me to figure why. Of course I know what makes me fall, but then, do I really fall for the same shit over and over again. This isn’t just right, I told myself, but I’d fall again even if I stand up and start again. But it was a nightmare to live in the dark, but I had no courage to stand up. But do I really want to change my enrolment in the evils den, from temporary to permanent.

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On being responsible : What in the world !

“What have we become? Just look what we have done. And all that we destroy. You must build again” – When the Children Cry : White Lion, Album- Pride (1987).

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“What have we become? Just look what we have done. And all that we destroy. You must build again” – When the Children Cry : White Lion, Album- Pride (1987).

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Mechanized threshing of foodgrains for sustainable agriculture in NE

Trampling of paddy under feet, beating shelves of rice or wheat crop on hard slant surface, beating crop with a flail, treading a layer of 150 to 200 mm thick harvested crop by a team of animals are traditional methods followed by farmers depending upo…

Trampling of paddy under feet, beating shelves of rice or wheat crop on hard slant surface, beating crop with a flail, treading a layer of 150 to 200 mm thick harvested crop by a team of animals are traditional methods followed by farmers depending upon capacity, lot size and situation.

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A village called Nbena

The needs for reconstructing the traditional value of the people are the immediate needs of the modern society. The Liangmai tribe of Manipur and Nagaland were believed to have a rich traditional and culture historical values, which are being embedded …

The needs for reconstructing the traditional value of the people are the immediate needs of the modern society. The Liangmai tribe of Manipur and Nagaland were believed to have a rich traditional and culture historical values, which are being embedded in the form of oral narrations, folk songs/tales, myth, monuments, monoliths etc. Such important aspect of the people has lost it moral values as the modern society look for the written documents while disrespecting the oral traditions of the people.

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CBI special team to probe cases of extra judicial killings in Manipur – The New Indian Express

The New Indian ExpressCBI special team to probe cases of extra judicial killings in ManipurThe New Indian ExpressNEW DELHI: The CBI has constituted a special team of five officers headed by a Superintendent of Police to examine cases of extra judicial …


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CBI special team to probe cases of extra judicial killings in Manipur
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NEW DELHI: The CBI has constituted a special team of five officers headed by a Superintendent of Police to examine cases of extra judicial killings in Manipur. The move of the agency came on the orders of Supreme Court on July 14. The apex court had …

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CBI forms 5-member team to probe Manipur encounter killings – Times of India

Times of IndiaCBI forms 5-member team to probe Manipur encounter killingsTimes of IndiaThe Army had claimed that making them liable for criminal prosecution for acting at the spur of the moment in dangerous situations in disturbed areas like Manipur, w…


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CBI forms 5-member team to probe Manipur encounter killings
Times of India
The Army had claimed that making them liable for criminal prosecution for acting at the spur of the moment in dangerous situations in disturbed areas like Manipur, where various militant groups were operating and where armed forces personnel often face …

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BJP Tml appreciates

BJP Tamei Mandal has appreciated Rajya Sabha MP K Bhabananda who is also State BJP president, MLA of Tamenglong AC Samuel Jendai, ex-MLA Z Kikhonbou Newmai, State BJP general secretary N Nimbus Singh, BJP Tamenglong president M Daniel and BJP Tamenglon…

BJP Tamei Mandal has appreciated Rajya Sabha MP K Bhabananda who is also State BJP president, MLA of Tamenglong AC Samuel Jendai, ex-MLA Z Kikhonbou Newmai, State BJP general secretary N Nimbus Singh, BJP Tamenglong president M Daniel and BJP Tamenglong secretary in-charge Jibon Singh for their initiatives and unceasing support extended to the 7th District Executive Meeting of BJP held at Tamei community hall on July 29.
It also thanked all the party leaders and supporters of BJP Tamenglong for making the meeting a grand success.

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