Month: January 2018

From Our Correspondent

TAMENGLONG | Jan 11

Local villagers took six persons of Sangrungpang village in an undisclosed location and viciously assaulted and attacked with stones.

The victims are among 17 households of Sangrungpang village, who came back to the village after being displaced since 2015. They had been told to return back to the village today as per Order of Writ Petition (C) No.82 of 2017 passed by the High Court of Manipur.

Saying that the court order has no locus standi, a section of villagers led by Aching Gonmei, youth president, LG Dimguang and village authority members, DG Lanjeipou, and Makiusinang Kamei violently attacked men, women and children of the families who returned to resettle in Sangrungpang village.

Tamenglong police led by SDO, Kachamthai Gangmei and its SDC, along with police team rescued four of the six persons. However, two persons are still missing and their whereabouts are still not ascertained.

The 17 families have been persuaded to return back to Tamenglong district headquarters and the injured persons have been shifted to Tamenglong district hospital.

IMPHAL | Jan 11

Power minister, Thongam Biswajit Singh today assured people of Ngaimu Village in Ukhrul district that a 100 KV transformer will reach the village on Saturday. He said that the Central government is targeting to provide electricity to all homes by March 2019; however, the State target is to provide electricity to all homes by December 2018.

The Minister gave the assurance at the inaugural function of the VIII Tangkhul Naga Zingtun Longphang Sports cum Cultural Festival at Ngaimu Village in Ukhrul district.

Asserting that 33/11 KV sub-stations will also be set up at Somdal and in Kachai, the minister also stated that he will see to it that AB cables are installed in Ngaimu to improve power supply quality. He further spoke on the benefits of green energy or solar energy and said installation of solar roof top power plants will help in solving the power problem.

He further said that proposals have been submitted to the Centre to take up Tolloi Junction to Somdal, Ngaimu junction to Tuinem, Shiroi Ring Road, Awang Kasom Chingai Road, Nambisa Road and others under the Central Road Fund. He continued that proposal to take up improvement work of Eastern and Western Circular Road in Ukhrul under the Road Infrastructure Development Fund has already been submitted to the Centre.

He explained the District Rural Road Plan and appealed to people to support the government’s endeavour to enhance road connectivity.

Biswajit also explained several schemes launched by the government for the benefit of the people including PMAY, UJALA, UJWALA, SAUBHAGYA, NRLM. He further asserted that the DCs should erect hoardings to educate the public of the several schemes launched by the government.

He said that the present government believes in the upliftment of the poor and that all schemes launched by the government are for the poor.

Speaking on the MNREGA, he urged all the job card holders to open their accounts while stating that government has decided to cancel all job-cards without bank accounts. He said that fund allocation for the MNREGA is based on previous year performances.

The minister further observed that the present government under chief minister, N.Biren Singh is trying to reach out to all villages in State. He said that it is also very encouraging that the governor of the State has also shown keen interest in the welfare of the hills.

There is no success without hard-work, the minister said, stressing further that we have to act to bring development in our land. The minister further spoke on the importance of public participation in bringing development to the society.

Minister Biswajit also unveiled the monolith of the festival. Today’s inaugural function was also attended by Phungyar MLA Leishiyo. Highlights of the function include cultural items, songs and lighting up of the festival torch.

CHURACHANDPUR | Jan 11

Eldest of three siblings stabbed two of his brothers with knife and escaped. The middle brother was killed while the youngest got injured.

According to sources, the incident happened around 10:30 pm yesterday while the accused Henminlianthang, 35, son of (Late) Hemkhosei and a resident of Zomi Colony, Churachandpur had a strong quarrel with his brothers.

The two brothers, Jamsuanpau, 33 and Lamsuankhai, 29 were immediately rush to Churachandpur District hospital but the latter succumb to his injury while the former was seriously injured.  Henminlianthang is still absconding, till the time of filing this report. After post mortem in afternoon at the district hospital morgue, the lifeless body  of the deceased brother was handed over to the family for burial. An FIR has been filed on the case at Churachandpur police station.

CHURACHANDPUR | Jan 11

Eldest of three siblings stabbed two of his brothers with knife and escaped. The middle brother was killed while the youngest got injured.

According to sources, the incident happened around 10:30 pm yesterday while the accused Henminlianthang, 35, son of (Late) Hemkhosei and a resident of Zomi Colony, Churachandpur had a strong quarrel with his brothers.

The two brothers, Jamsuanpau, 33 and Lamsuankhai, 29 were immediately rush to Churachandpur District hospital but the latter succumb to his injury while the former was seriously injured.  Henminlianthang is still absconding, till the time of filing this report. After post mortem in afternoon at the district hospital morgue, the lifeless body  of the deceased brother was handed over to the family for burial. An FIR has been filed on the case at Churachandpur police station.

By A Staff Reporter

IMPHAL | Jan 11

Gynaecology and obstetrics department JNIMS, has limited patient intake in out-patient department (OPD) to 150 patients per day with immediate effect.

An order issued by the medical superintendent in-charge, Prof. N. Jitendra said, however, emergency cases will be accepted at the obst. & gynae. wards through OPD and ATC/casualty counters.

The development comes in the wake of controversy surrounding the department following the death of a child during delivery on January 8 evening from Uyungpokpi Imphal East district.

An inquiry has been ordered in the case by the director JNIMS. The inquiry committee was to submit the report latest by today.

The limitation in OPD was issued following request from the head of department (HOD) obst. & gynae. JNIMS, to permit restriction of the number of OPD patients in the department.

The HOD of obst. & gynae. claimed that due to the improvement in the standard of management of the patients in the state run medical college hospital, JNIMS, the number of patients at OPD increased tremendously whereas the number of bed and manpower remain the same.

As a consequent, many patients requiring admission are in the waiting list as no vacant bed is available thereby many chaos are arising in the department.

Subsequently, a preventive measures, it requests the higher authority to limit the patient intake to 150 per day.

However, the HOD said that institute being referral centre it is not denying any emergency cases referred by peripheral centres.

It is learnt that at an average the OPD of the particular department alone attend about 250 patients per day.

Against this backdrop, the centre has taken a decision to upgrade existing 15 medical colleges of different state in the country to All Indian Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) level under Pradhan Mantri Swasthaya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY).

The ministry of health and family welfare has intimated the chief secretary of the state in writing on the status reports of the Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences (JNIMS).

Subsequently, the state government has initiated process to send a proposal to include JNIMS as one of the medical colleges to be upgraded to AIIMS level under the PMSSY.

If the proposal of the state government is approved Manipur will have two AIIMS level medical institutes which include RIMS.

As for the neighbouring state of Assam the Cabinet approved the proposal for the establishment of new AIIMS at Guwahati at a cost of Rs 1123 crores on May 24 last. The foundation stone laying has also been done by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 26 last.

By A Staff Reporter

IMPHAL | Jan 11

Gynaecology and obstetrics department JNIMS, has limited patient intake in out-patient department (OPD) to 150 patients per day with immediate effect.

An order issued by the medical superintendent in-charge, Prof. N. Jitendra said, however, emergency cases will be accepted at the obst. & gynae. wards through OPD and ATC/casualty counters.

The development comes in the wake of controversy surrounding the department following the death of a child during delivery on January 8 evening from Uyungpokpi Imphal East district.

An inquiry has been ordered in the case by the director JNIMS. The inquiry committee was to submit the report latest by today.

The limitation in OPD was issued following request from the head of department (HOD) obst. & gynae. JNIMS, to permit restriction of the number of OPD patients in the department.

The HOD of obst. & gynae. claimed that due to the improvement in the standard of management of the patients in the state run medical college hospital, JNIMS, the number of patients at OPD increased tremendously whereas the number of bed and manpower remain the same.

As a consequent, many patients requiring admission are in the waiting list as no vacant bed is available thereby many chaos are arising in the department.

Subsequently, a preventive measures, it requests the higher authority to limit the patient intake to 150 per day.

However, the HOD said that institute being referral centre it is not denying any emergency cases referred by peripheral centres.

It is learnt that at an average the OPD of the particular department alone attend about 250 patients per day.

Against this backdrop, the centre has taken a decision to upgrade existing 15 medical colleges of different state in the country to All Indian Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) level under Pradhan Mantri Swasthaya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY).

The ministry of health and family welfare has intimated the chief secretary of the state in writing on the status reports of the Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences (JNIMS).

Subsequently, the state government has initiated process to send a proposal to include JNIMS as one of the medical colleges to be upgraded to AIIMS level under the PMSSY.

If the proposal of the state government is approved Manipur will have two AIIMS level medical institutes which include RIMS.

As for the neighbouring state of Assam the Cabinet approved the proposal for the establishment of new AIIMS at Guwahati at a cost of Rs 1123 crores on May 24 last. The foundation stone laying has also been done by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 26 last.

By A Staff Reporter

IMPHAL | Jan 11

Chief Minister Nongthombam Biren Singh has today directed Imphal Municipal Council (IMC) and Manipur Rural Bank (MRB) to conduct a survey on Khwairamband Bazar street vendors and chalk out eligible loanees.

He said that there must be eligible loanees who are under-privileged to afford taking loans and spare time going to banks and instead prefer in earning daily small wages. Women from weaker sections of the society can self-employ thereby lessening the congestion in the market area and also boosting the economy, he added.

Once they are sorted out, they can also avail various schemes under the supervision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he noted.

He was speaking at the mega credit camp, disbursing loans to 961 beneficiaries   worth Rs.7.09 crore through Manipur Rural Bank held at Sangai Hall, Hotel Imphal.

The CM at the same time urged the loanees to repay back their money on regular basis as banks procedures on loans are made simpler these days. He said necessary measures are taken by the state government to make file procedure of release of funds easier. He added that the government had already issued an office memorandum to shorten file procedures to enable prompt release of funds.

He also asked the bank authorities to devise methods for making the procedures of giving loans to the public easier.

Biren Singh said the state has more than 7.5 lakh unemployed youths as per employment exchange reports. The present government is seriously trying to find out a means to provide them employment in a time-bound manner, he added.

As such, the State Budget for the fiscal year 2018-19 will give thrust to self-employment through skill development. The government would also help educated youths to start their own business through StartUp project, for which Rs. 35 crore had been earmarked, said the chief minister.

He also expressed concern that there are some groups of individuals who intentionally try to discredit the present Government by uploading fake and fabricated videos on the social media.

Municipal Administration, Housing and Urban Development (MAHUD) minister Thaonaojam Shyamkumar attending the function as guest of honour appreciated the chief minister for making the loan procedures simpler and opening for all. “It shows that the present CM works for all public and is concerned for the welfare of his people,” he said.

Out of 961 beneficiaries 626 were provided finance through Mudra loans amounting to Rs.5.61 crore.

By Thomas Ngangom

IMPHAL | Jan 11

Municipal administration, housing and urban development (MAHUD) director N. Gitkumar Singh said mobile bio-toilets are becoming public convenience and five more toilets are going to be installed at Moirang Lamkhai at the earliest.

Gitkumar told IFP that to ease inconvenience of public especially during Imphal evening, nine mobile bio-toilets had been installed on January 5.

According to press information bureau reports of December 2, 2016 it is said that more than 49,000 bio-toilets have been installed by Indian Railways in passenger coaches till October 31, 2016. There are more than 900 trains with bio-toilets.

The installation in Imphal city will bring a clean city free from human excreta. Before the installation of these toilets public uses to clean themselves at open places like behind trees or at some isolated places.

During the inauguration of bio-toilets in the city MAHUD minister, Shyamkumar said the mobile toilets have been installed to ease inconveniences of the general public, including those who come to enjoy the Imphal Evening.

Altogether 9 mobile bio-toilets (3 pair each) costing Rs 79,305.44 each (inclusive GST and transportation charges) have been installed along the road stretch from Raj Bhavan to Khuyathong.

The minister gave assurance that more mobile bio toilets will be installed at various strategic locations in the state. He also stressed that the mobile bio-toilets will not pollute the Kangla moat. One can use the toilet by spending Rs. 10 per usage, he added.

Gitkumar, further said the technology of the mobile bio-toilets have been developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and imported from Belgaum, Karnataka, where it has been developed.

The portable septic tank (bio tank) attached to the toilet has a capacity of 700 litres while the attached overhead water reservoir has a capacity of 200 litres which can be refilled. He maintained that it will not pollute the environment.

He said with the success of bio-toilet local clubs have started approaching the department for installation at their localities. The next steps for installation of bio-toilet will be on the remaining municipal councils of the state. For installation the municipal councils have to pay forty percent and sixty percent will paid by the state, he added.

According to IMC officials, from January 6 to January 10 IMC collected Rs.700 at an average. Reports said two employees of IMC each man three toilets by shifting three batches regarding the water problem and putting DRDO bio-culture powder. A one dose of powder will put in the septic tank for seven consecutive days just after the installation and will be followed by one dose per month.

The process of the powder which contains specially developed bacteria will convert human waste into odourless liquid, which can be removed using a special machine, IMC officials added.

Officials also said the toilet will be free from sewage connection and after bio-degradation clean and odourless liquid will come out through outlet which is installed on left side of the tank.