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Blockade affects traffic along Imp-Moreh highway; counter blockade called

Blockade supporters checking vehicles along the Imphal-Moreh highway.

IMPHAL, June 23: The first day of the indefinite economic blockade imposed along the national highways by the All Tribal students`™ Union Manipur (ATSUM) Muan Tombing group affected vehicular traffic along the Imphal-Moreh section of NH 102 today, even as another group, the Meitei Youth Front South East Asia, called a similar indefinite counter blockade starting June 23 midnight.

Volunteers of the ATSUM were seen enforcing the blockade along the Imphal-Moreh stretch of the highway near Thamlapokpi Village in Chandel district pulling down essential commodities found inside vehicles.

Volunteers also vandalized the windshield of a Maruti Van bearing registration no WB 06E 2009 coming from the Moreh side towards Imphal after an altercation broke out between the occupants of the vehicle and the volunteers, informed sources.

Meanwhile, speaking to media persons, ATSUM Muan Tombing Finance secretary SR Andria said the student body was compelled to enforce the indefinite economic blockade as the State government failed to concede the long pending Charter of Demands of the union even after serving an ultimatum.

Expressing regret over vandalizing some vehicles during the blockade, he also maintained that it is very unfortunate as some passengers and transporters did not comply with the economic blockade which was informed and published in local media in advance.

While appealing the public and transporters to co-operate during the blockade, the Student`™s leader also warned that we will intensify our agitation including imposing total bandh along National Highways, if the State Government did not response positively at the earliest.

Meanwhile, the Meitei Youth Front South East Asia announced an indefinite counter blockade from the midnight of June 23, against the indefinite economic blockade.

Speaking to media persons at the Manipur Press Club today, president Mangal said the inconveniences faced by the public during such indefinite blockades along the highways is immense.

He said the counter blockade will be withdrawn only when the economic blockade is withdrawn.

He continued all flow of goods and vehicle mobility to Churachandpur, Senapati, Moreh, Keithelmanbi and Kanchup will be ceased.

Information for B.Tech and B.Arch 2015 admission at NIT,Manipur

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY MANIPUR Langol, Imphal West, Manipur, 795004 B.Tech/B.Arch Programme 2015 Admission for B.Tech and B.Arch courses in all IITS, ISM, NITs and other -GFTIs for Academic Year

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY MANIPUR

Langol, Imphal West, Manipur, 795004

B.Tech/B.Arch Programme 2015

Admission for B.Tech and B.Arch courses in all IITS, ISM, NITs and other -GFTIs for Academic Year 2015-16 will be held through Joint Seat Allocation Authority 2015 (JOSAA-2015). A HELP CENTRE and RESOURCE CENTRE for the admission purpose is open at NIT Manipur, Langol Lamphel and Candidates are hereby advised to visit on the following dates.

Registration and subject choice filling: 25^th– 29^th July (including Sunday).
1^st Round admission: 01^st July 2015
For more details, please visit the institute website nitmanipur.ac.in.

Further, for any queries candidates may also contact the undersigned through mobile (9.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m.).

Sd/
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csab@nitmanipur.ac.in
Mobile: 7085382957
Coordinator, B. Tech Admission

Humane act from music lovers from Manipur

Humane act from music lovers from Manipur “We started off our donation campaign this afternoon in the scorching heat at around 1 PM from Singjamei Super Market at Imphal

Humane act from music lovers from Manipur

“We started off our donation campaign this afternoon in the scorching heat at around 1 PM from Singjamei Super Market at Imphal in Manipur. As we accessed from one shop to another for the fund collection, we came across a lot of good people with good hearts and the response was immense. But we felt a bit discouraged when some people didn’t respond well as we were assumed to be a group of cons; but still we stuck to our motive and moved on with those who helped us.”
– remarked a group of music lover from Manipur on 9th May 2015.

On 25th April, a massive earthquake hit Nepal, and like all of us this group of boys saw what we all saw in the newspapers and TV – the devastation and the lives lost in Nepal. But this group of four (metal) music lovers – Albert Nongmaithem, Niranjan Sanjenbam, Ranjan Yendrembam and Vavanda Khumukcham, didn’t sit idle like most of us when civilians in the neighbouring country suffered a lot due to the deadly natural calamity. This team of four stood up wanting to do something to help the helpless people. They launched a campaign by the name – ‘Help NEPAL by music lovers of Manipur’, and started to collect money from fellow friends, from the music community, from shops in and around Imphal.

The donation they got are not from the elite class but from the common man (music fans/ supporters, bands , jam room/ recording studio owners, musicians, music community, vegetable vendors Emas (mothers), auto rickshaw drivers, etc), just meagre amounts of 10 Rs, 20 Rs, 30 Rs and 50 Rs. After a month now, they gathered Rs 38,092/-, and have sent to Nepal as a relief fund for the affected people.

They are very transparent, nothing is concealed. The contribution list – names of donors and amounts they donated are all listed on their Facebook page. The transaction details of the amount sent to Nepal (the recipient is Sang Thiling Sherpa, of Bhenchen Monastery, Nepal) are put up on the social network.

The rock music community of Manipur, India, salutes this humane act of this group of music lovers from Manipur. In far away Switzerland too, there are a bunch of music lovers spearheaded by Randy Schaller, under the banner “Metal for Nepal” who are playing concerts, recording songs to raise fund for the earth quake victims of Nepal. These are few examples amongst many people around the world, who walked an extra mile to help fellow human being, beyond borders and race.

We hope these selfless acts will spread the love and compassion for one another, will inspire people to be more humane and act to help one another.

In a post of May 13th 2015, this team of music lovers from Manipur wrote, “As we were heading toward Deulaland, Imphal, Manipur, in an auto rickshaw, this brother Irabot who was driving asked us about the campaign. When we reached our destination and was about to give him the fare, he refused and said it was a help from his side to the cause. We were moved thinking that if this person who is merely an auto rickshaw driver could donate then why can’t everyone else????”

—
Ringo Pebam, on behalf of (RMM) Rock Music Manipur.
20^th June 2015
(ringo.p@gmail.com)

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Meritorious students of Henglep feted

LAMKA, Jun 22: The 9th Henglep sub-division felicitation of meritorious students, 2015 which is sponsored by MLA Manga Vaiphei and organised by the Kuki Students`™ Organisation, Churachandpur was held today

Students who secured 70 percent or above in the Class X and XII exams conducted respectively by the Board of Secondary Education, Manipur and Council of Higher Secondary School Education and those who secured 75 percent or above in the class X and XII exams conducted by the CBSE were felicitated.

The programme was also attended Henglep MLA Manga Vaiphei, KSO, CCpur president Haupu Haokip and KSO, Henglep ex president Lamboi Haokip as chief guest, functional president and guest of honour respectively.

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MU professor refutes Maoist`s claim on plagiarism in PhD theses

IMPHAL, June 22: Reacting to the news report published in some local dailies today wherein the Maoist Manipur alleged that the Department of Hindi, Manipur University had tarnished the image

IMPHAL, June 22: Reacting to the news report published in some local dailies today wherein the Maoist Manipur alleged that the Department of Hindi, Manipur University had tarnished the image of MU on the issue of apparent plagiarism in four Ph.D. theses submitted through the department during the period 2001-09, Prof H Subadani Devi Head Department of Hindi, MU has clarified that any Department of the University including the Department of Hindi cannot award Ph.D. degrees on its own.

In a statement, the professor made it clear that award of Ph.D. degrees to Ph.D. candidates are done only by the Authorities of Manipur University in terms of the relevant Ph.D. regulations of the University.

The referred four candidates obtained their Ph.D. from Manipur University under the provisions of the Manipur University Ph.D. Regulations (Redrafted) 2001. Within the provisions of this regulation, many bodies of Manipur University at different levels namely, Departmental Research Committee of the Department of Hindi, Committee of Advanced Studies and Research of the School of Humanity, Board of thesis examiners and Viva-voce team of examiners were involved in the processes leading to award of Ph.D. degrees, it said.

The issuance of forwarding certificates from the Supervisor contained in the four theses is as per requirement of Clause 12 of Manipur University Ph.D. Regulations (Redrafted) 2001 and they were issued against submission of the candidates`™ Declaration statements. Even though the certificate contained a statement that the thesis embodies the candidate`™s original work, the onus for any form of irregularity found in the theses, will be solely on the concerned candidates because, the works belong to the candidates, it further clarified.

Stating that the issue raised by the Maoist Manipur regarding the apparent plagiarism found in the four theses is a matter already filed in the High Court of Manipur by Kh Jacko Meitei vs Manipur University under PIL Case No. 8 of 2015, the professor in the statement appealed to the concerned brethren of the Maoist Manipur to come to sense and understand the real situation and wait for the verdict of the court.

Miscreants sneak into temple, loot money

THOUBAL, June 22: In an embarrassing incident, unidentified miscreants sneaked into the sacred Ibudhou Pakhangba Temple at Uyal Mamang Ching, Thoubal district in the intervening night of June 20 and

THOUBAL, June 22: In an embarrassing incident, unidentified miscreants sneaked into the sacred Ibudhou Pakhangba Temple at Uyal Mamang Ching, Thoubal district in the intervening night of June 20 and 21 and took away money kept inside a box.

The money that the miscreants looted after breaking the box was donated by devotees who came to the temple for worshipping.

Addressing a press meet at the complex of Ibudhou Pakhangba Temple today in connection with the incident, secretary of Ibudhou Pakhangba Thougal Lup N Surmangol Meitei said that incident has left villagers of Uyal and nearby villages disappointed and furious.

He further said that the act of the miscreants is an insult to one`™s religion and its followers.

The temple is a sacred place where thousands of people from different places visit every year on the auspicious occasion of Cheiraoba to seek blessing and well being, he continued.

Stating that to break door and window of a temple and steal its properties is a sinful act which is highly condemnable, he suspected that the act may have committed by some vested persons to create animosity amongst different communities.

He recalled that there had been an instance in the past where some unidentified persons stole a fog light erected on top of the temple.

The secretary of the religious group said that a written statement will be submitted to Thoubal Police Station at the earliest to arrest those involved in the unfortunate act at the earliest.

He also said that Umang Lai Kanba Lup (UKAL) will be apprised about the incident that took place in the temple.

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WW II reaching Imphal a boon in disguise for State tourism: Minister Ratan

IMPHAL June 22: From a historical perspective World War II battles in Imphal can be viewed for the positive consequences as it marks the end of colonialism, despite the sufferings

IMPHAL June 22: From a historical perspective World War II battles in Imphal can be viewed for the positive consequences as it marks the end of colonialism, despite the sufferings endured. It was a liberating phase for the entire colonized world which indeed shaped the faÃ§ade of modern Manipur, expressed State Works and Transport minister Dr Kh Ratankumar Singh.

He was speaking as the chief guest during the ceremony of the 71st Anniversary Battle of Imphal World War II at Manipur State Film Development Society.

Our experiences and rich exposures have been enhanced by the team which relentlessly continues to rediscover the places and relics of the battles, he said.

It has also expanded our knowledge and significance of the battles fought in our land and increased the tourism potential, he said and at the same time jubilantly highlighted the progress made in air and land connectivity of the State with the outside world.

The dream of becoming an ultimate tourist destiny is becoming a reality due to the concerted efforts of all concern, he asserted.

The government will continue to extend all possible help to explore the opportunities and potentials of tourism in Manipur, he added.

The function was jointly organized by Manipur Tourism Forum, 2nd World War Imphal Campaign Foundation, Department of Tourism.

It was also attended by Parliamentary Secy (YAS & Tourism) M Prithviraj Singh; Director Tourism Shyam Lal Poonia and Manipur Tourism Forum president Dr Th Dhabali Singh.

A memorial stone was erected today at Keithelmanbi Military colony to mark the three-month long Imphal siege in 1944.

Delivering the keynote address, 2nd World War Imphal Campaign Foundation founder Yumnam Rajeshwar said `Described as one of the greatest battles of the Second World War, the decisive battles of Imphal and Kohima during World War II were named as Britain`™s greatest battles in 2013 by the National Army Museum in England.`

For the last six years, Second World War Imphal Foundation has researched exhaustively through classified war dairies, war maps, war memos and excavating battle sites. Thus, discovering more battle sites and since the last two years we are recognized as a branch of the Burma campaign society London, he asserted.

He said, our group has been recognized as a fore runner in promoting State Tourism.

Last year the commemorating celebration of 70th anniversary was held for more than three months and was attended by several dignitaries including ambassadors and diplomats from various countries, he said adding that this was a leap to showcase Manipur as a war pilgrimage destination.

Narrating the events that led to the three months long Imphal siege he said, all the military requirements like food, clothing, medicine, fuel, armaments were either airdropped or air supplied according to official records.

In addition to these 12000 reinforcements were flown in and 10000 sick and wounded were flown out. 150 loaded aircrafts were flown in daily to assist the military during the period through the six airstrips. This scale of air supply is considered as one of the greatest air supplies during the Second World War. Such was the scale of the battle which occurred in the State 71 years ago, he said.

He related, on this day in 1944, a patrol of the first battalion 17 Dogra Regiment under the Fifth India Division marched north from Imphal to meet the patrol of the Second column light infantry of the British Second Division moving south from Kohima.

They met at Keithelmanbi and Imphal Dimapur road was thus reopened ending the three month long siege, he said.

The place was accurately established through official photographs newly discovered aerial recognized images. It marks the defeat of the Japanese as well as the road reconnection for Imphal, he said.

There are about 18 surviving war veterans in the State and we are privileged to be joined by six of them today namely Lalbiaka Lushai, Manjathang Zou, Lalminthang, Thangsham Baite, Mangjathang and Lalhmingthanga Lushai. They are all above 90 years and came all the way from Churachanpur, he said.

They were honoured with mementoes on the occasion. Silent condolence was also held for all the departed soldiers of the 2nd World War. Video messages across the world were shown and the film `Imphal 1944`™ by Junichi Kajioka was also screened on the occasion.

Students seize VDF`s service rifle hand it to SP

IMPHAL, June 22: In a surprising turn of event today, two students, involved in a verbal conflict with a Village Defense Force personnel, snatched the service weapon of the personnel

IMPHAL, June 22: In a surprising turn of event today, two students, involved in a verbal conflict with a Village Defense Force personnel, snatched the service weapon of the personnel and handed it over to the concern district Superintendent of Police.

The incident occurred about a hundred meter from the Imphal East district police headquarter near the Porompat Water Supply along the Lambui Road.

Sources informed that some VDF personnel on frisking and checking duty at the spot stopped the two students for checking.

During the exercise, a VDF personnel gave his mobile phone to the students and asked them to dial a number at which the students replied that they were in a hurry and ask him not to act in that manner, sources said.

This resulted in a verbal argument between the two students and the VDF personnel, however, when the students saw that the personnel was unable to even hold his service rifle properly, they snatch it and took it to the SP, Imphal East, sources added.

Myanmar protests `illegal constructions` in undemarcated border area

IMPHAL, June 22: The Republic of Myanmar has lodged a protest against construction of structures near the international boundary pillar no 78. According to highly placed sources, the protest was

IMPHAL, June 22: The Republic of Myanmar has lodged a protest against construction of structures near the international boundary pillar no 78.

According to highly placed sources, the protest was conveyed in the form of a protest note from the Republic of Myanmar, Ministry of Foreign Affairs seeking removal of the structures which it termed as `illegal constructions`™ near border pillar no 78.

The note was received on May 10, the source said.

The director (BM-II) Government of India Ministry of Home Affairs Department of Border Management has instructed the State chief secretary to look into the matter and clarify the Myanmar claims.

The note from the Myanmar government said the officiating commandant Tamu Myanmar has filed an official protest against construction of two urinal blocks and a garbage disposal bin in the general area of Tamil Sangam Temple near border pillar no. 78 at Moreh in Manipur, the source continued.

It also said that a combine Myanmar team comprising of SP Tamu district, Town administrator Lt Phya Ko Zin, Nu (304) I IL district staff officer U Yan Naing Tun, staff officer (GAD Tamu) U Ye Zaw Min and Myuma Wadi administrator Usaw Kham had conducted a ground checking on May 8, 2015.

Myanmar has pointed out that the team found one garbage disposal brick tank measuring (8x7x3) feet and two urinal blocks measuring (7×6 Â½ x 3 1/2 ) each constructed with permission of the government of India.

The note, according to sources also mentioned that the local Tamil community had began construction in the first week of May this year and in this connection the concerned agency had convened a joint meeting with the commandant of 11 Assam Rifles during which a decision was taken to demolish the structure constructed so far and allow no further construction to take place in the area.

It also claimed that since border pillar no 78 is unsettled area, any construction near the pillar would be considered unauthorised construction and any construction activity in un-demarcated area is a sensitive matter and will evoke protest from the Myanmar side.

Myanmar has also asked the Indian government to direct the civil authorities to remove the construction work and at the same time ensure that no further construction is carried out in the un-demarcated/unsettled area in future.

Meanwhile, a directive has been issued to DC Chandel district by the deputy secretary Home government of Manipur on June 17 to look into the matter and remove any encroachment, if there is any and to furnish action taken report for further necessary action by the government of Manipur.

Haokholal Hangshing re-elected as Chairman of Sadar Hills ADC

IMPHAL, June 22: A joint meeting of the 17 elected Congress candidates from the Sadar Hills Autonomous District Council (ADC) held at Hotel Imphal today has unanimously decided to re-elect

IMPHAL, June 22: A joint meeting of the 17 elected Congress candidates from the Sadar Hills Autonomous District Council (ADC) held at Hotel Imphal today has unanimously decided to re-elect Haokholal Hangshing as the Chairman of Sadar Hills ADC.

The meeting was also attended by the lone Independent candidate who elected from the Sadar Hills in the ADC Election 2015.

Haokholal Hangshing is serving as the Caretaker Chairman of Sadar Hills ADC at present. He was elected from 2-Kangpokpi District Council Constituency in the election.

It may be mentioned that 17 candidates from Congress, four from BJP, two from NPF and one as Independent were elected for the Sadar Hills ADC having 24 constituencies.

China`s Military Power: A Net Assessment

Maj Gen (Dr) GD Bakshi, SM, VSM Knowledge World and CLAWS 376 Pages in hard cover Price: Rs. 980/- Reviewed by Anil Bhat Following the massive earth quake in China`™s

Maj Gen (Dr) GD Bakshi, SM, VSM
Knowledge World and CLAWS
376 Pages in hard cover
Price: Rs. 980/-

Reviewed by Anil Bhat

Following the massive earth quake in China`™s Sichuan region in 2008, reportedly thousands of radiation technicians were sent there. When TV pictures showed oddly collapsed hills across the province, officials eventually admitted there was a network of tunnels underneath, dubbing it their `Underground Great Wall`™. A three year long study conducted by a Georgetown University student translating secret military documents and blogs revealed that China could have as many as 3,000 nuclear warheads, a whole lot more than current estimates of between 80 and 400. The yet unpublished 363-page study, has been discussed in Congress and circulated among defence officials. Researchers at Georgetown University, led by a former senior Pentagon official, concentrated on a 3,000-mile network of tunnels dug largely in Sichuan province by the Chinese Second Artillery, a secretive unit responsible for protecting the country`™s nuclear weapons.

While reported assessment of nuclear weapon stockpiles of the US and Russia is 5000 and 8000 respectively,, China`™s holdings are known only to the concerned Chinese military/civil personnel and political leaders.

China`™s Military Power: A Net Assessment, by Maj Gen entre for G.D. Bakshi, SM, VSM (Knowledge World and Centre for Land Warfare Studies (CLAWS)), compiles a mind-boggling mix of China`™s hegemonic military aims, policies, weaponry etcetera, which the author claims that has already raised hackles amongst the many Apologists for China in India`™s political, academic and some media circles.

This book is about the one threat that is nibbling the minds of security planners the world over `“ the looming threat from a rising and increasingly assertive China. The Net assessment has been done by a combat soldier of great experience and a hands on and no – nonsense approach that puts aside all peace slogans and tells us to get ready to face a very aggressive and increasingly hostile China in the years ahead. China`™s grant of $ 46 billion to Pakistan for its energy and infrastructure gives away its hostile intent and strong commitment to build up Pakistan as a major check on India and keep it confined to South Asia. What is a far more direct message is China`™s proposed sale of 8 Yuan class Air Independent Propulsion Submarines and 100 JF-17 Jet fighters to Pakistan. The Yuan Submarines are to provide a nuclear second strike capability to Pakistan. China is also building three more Plutonium plants in Pakistan to further enhance its nuclear arsenal ( which has already crossed India`™s). Could China be more hostile than this? Where China is concerned , Bakshi advises, we should not go by its convoluted white paper language of its peaceful intentions etc., but what by what it does on the ground, air, sea and even more menacing, underwater.

Emerging as a global superpower and a regional hegemon, China`™s economy which grew at a scorching, double-digit pace for two decades and now slowing down, what does the current phase of Chinese aggression against all its neighbours signify? Will China engage in conflict? If so when and where could that conflict occur? Will the main weight of any future Chinese attack be in Arunachal Pradesh or Tawang? China keeps talking of Tawang but a careful analysis of China`™s orbat (order of battle) opposite India by the author,indicates that the Lanzhou Military Region (MR) opposite Ladakh is far stronger than the Chengdu MR opposite Arunachal. Besides in Ladakh- both China and Pakistan can attack India jointly. This is the most pertinent revelation of Bakshi`™s book.

Examining the growth of Chinese military power in an Indo-centric context with emphasis on how it primarily affects India, the book analyses how India must respond. It has an exhaustively researched section on how the Chinese Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) has performed in actual combat since 1949. Actual combat performance is a critical component for accurately forecasting about the PLA`™s future. Any serious endeavour to understand where the PLA is going must also appreciate where the PLA has been .This book provides deep insight into Chinas – India War in 1962.There is a detailed analysis of the evolution of China`™s Military Doctrines and Strategic Culture. With this as a backdrop, there are elaborated chapters each on the structure and modernization of the PLA, PLAN (PLA Navy) and PLAAF (PLA Air Force). The most dangerous for India is the exponential growth in PLAAF`™s airpower. China has already changed Asia`™s balance of power. The Gulf War in 1990 had made China realize how backward it was in terms of military technology and weaponry. What followed was a radical transformation in Chinese military thought and practice. From the Maoist era emphasis on huge levels of motivated military manpower, and an exaggerated emphasis on man over machine, we see once again a transformation towards introduction and absorption of latest technology. This has been accompanied by what appears to be a great reduction in manpower-from over 4 million to about 1.6 million and continuing cuts continue to support modernization. Such an actual reduction is too good to be true. The reduced manpower of PLA has most likely been converted into border police. The dynamic unleashed by the Chinese has prompted the biggest military buildup in Asia since World War-II

The chapter on the Second Artillery Corps (SAC) examines China`™s nuclear force structure and employment doctrines. There is a full chapter devoted to China`™s military industrial complex and China`™s experience of indigenous military production. Though India has lessons to learn, the current Chinese weakness lies in the design and production of engines for jet fighters, tanks and naval ships.

The crux of this book is in the concluding chapters on Alternative Economic and Military Futures for China that could emerge. Whether China will engage in conflict seems not so much a question of `if` but `when`. It will largely be dictated by the performance of the Chinese economy. A sudden disruption may result in an earlier choice of conflict. However, If the Chinese economy continues to boom, it will fuel the military modernization. China may then initiate conflict when it feels its Comprehensive National Power (CNP) has become sufficiently strong in relative terms. This could well happen by the mid of next decade, i.e. 2025, as a Chinese Maj Gen has written.This book is a must read for military professionals and laymen alike. The chorus of protest and laments this book has raised amongst the apologists of China is a clear indication of its very practical and operational analysis of China`™s growing Military capabilities. The growing Air Power of China should be the most worrying factor `“ especially when seen in the light of the steep decline in India`™s squadron strength. Whereas India`™s fighter/ground attack aircraft tally of 815 in 1996 declined to 763 by 2006, China has 2421 of these, apart from 222 bombers which India did away with decades ago..

This book is yet another wake- up call- and most urgent-for India`™s defence.

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Defining Public Interest

The trouble with the notion of legitimacy in Manipur is, it has in the past few decades come to be seen as something quite different from the due processes of

The trouble with the notion of legitimacy in Manipur is, it has in the past few decades come to be seen as something quite different from the due processes of the law. This has been on account of two parallel developments, each contributing equally to a dangerous distortion of what is generally understood as public space. On the one hand the established order has through its brand of political leadership, steeped in corruption and indifference to the larger public welfare as it were, surrendered all moral legitimacy to be the custodians of the law. On the other are self-mandated contenders to the levers of state power, seeking and indeed successfully to a great extent, to fill up the vacuum the former left. Even students`™ bodies are now beginning to stake claim to this legitimacy vacuum. The recent controversy over a students`™ body beating up a school teacher after summoning him to their office for the unwarranted corporal punishment the latter awarded a boy of class six is just one example. The parents of the boy, rather than complain to the police, preferred do so to the students organization, clearly demonstrating the acute shortage of public faith in the established order. The parents are at no fault. The establishment is. The same can be said of the current resort to blockade of the highways by another students`™ body.

The danger of the mix is obvious, and the logic on which it rests so monstrously mutated that the very understanding of the rule of law is in a process of a frightening metamorphosis. The phenomenon is today beginning to erode the soul of the society, even as everybody watches the decaying process helplessly, transfixed by a disdainful awe that borders the absurd. Hence, it has become a reality that an agreement amongst so called civil society bodies or even a group of individuals, to bypass the law or any established norm of any institution of democracy, is considered a legitimate exercise of the power of the people. These resorts and pacts amongst civil bodies to redefine democratic norms to their likings have also come to be pushed as `public interest`. Under the circumstance, the very notion of `public sphere` has come to be reduced to an `illusion` with the precise purpose of sanctifying decisions of those claiming a stake in the state`™s power structure without going through democracy`™s designated means.

What end up challenged are no longer breaches of democratic norms and consensuses, but the very legitimacy of the democratic institutions themselves, hence the profound nature of the danger this phenomenon poses. The understanding of `democratic consensus` won through the ballot has been divorced from the understanding of `public sphere` rendering both the understandings hollow. An agreement amongst `civil bodies` to breach the law seems now no longer illegitimate. Numerous arbitrary street laws, innumerable disruptive activities, and a general collapse of the various instruments of governance mechanism are the physical manifestations that have together added up to a despairing and oppressive state of affairs in Manipur. Things are heading towards a point of no return. Open disregard of law, or else assumption of responsibility of keeping it by any self-appointed guardians of the society are the hallmarks of today`™s Manipur. The government, rather than seeing these as infringements on its legitimate spheres of governance, seems to be treating them as a welcome partnership in the upkeep of social responsibilities. But today it is coming to pass that its partners are poised to rubbish its claim to any legitimate stake to power.

The chaos in the valley districts is replicated in equal measures in the hills where, especially among the Nagas, as again demonstrated by the recent ADC election, it seems elected leaders no longer hold sway. Candidates wanting to contest elections queue up to seek permission of other leaders who claim monopoly of the `public sphere`. Judging by the way things are being allowed to drift, can it be too far when the leadership equation transforms, and `public sphere` come to rest solely in the ambiguous territory of what has so loosely come to be referred to by everybody as `civil society`? The question urgently beggars an answer.

Leader Writer: Pradip Phanjoubam

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NPF charges Congress of luring ADC elected members with money

IMPHAL, June 22: The Congress government is trying to lure more Autonomous District Council elected members using money power by delaying the swearing in ceremony for the newly elected members,

IMPHAL, June 22: The Congress government is trying to lure more Autonomous District Council elected members using money power by delaying the swearing in ceremony for the newly elected members, Naga People`™s Party Manipur Unit president N Awangbou told media persons today.

Awangbou also claimed that in Tamenglong district, the NPF and BJP have resolved to form a coalition council under the banner `Democratic Alliance of Tamenglong ADC`, which is in stark contrast to BJP Manipur Pradesh president Th Chaoba`™s claim that the BJP will sit in Opposition benches in all ADCs.

Strongly condemning the Congress`™ delaying tactics, he said even though the ADC election results were declared on June 10, the Congress has failed to notify for administering oath to the newly elected members till today.

It is a well known fact that the voters have chose non-Congress district councils in almost all the hill districts, he said.

Despite the fact that they have been voted out, the Congress is still trying to buy some elected members by delaying announcement for formation of councils in Hill District of Manipur, alleged Awangbou.

`The State government is playing delaying tactics which tantamount to openly mocking of the democratic set up`, he said.

The voters in Tamenglong, Chandel, Senapati and Ukhrul district had given their mandate to non-Congress candidates, he said adding that NPF is ready to form non-Congress councils.

He said certain like-minded candidates and parties have also joined hands with the NPF to fulfill the aspirations and dreams of the people.

In Tamenglong district NPF and BJP have resolved to form coalition council under the banner `Democratic Alliance of Tamenglong ADC`.

`We have already claimed the stake through the Deputy Commissioner Tamenglong and we are waiting for the swearing in ceremony and invitation from the government to form the council` he asserted.

He also said that recently four Independent candidates have joined the NPF in Senapati district, while another four Independent candidates and a Congress candidate have also joined the party in Chandel district formally.

He appealed to the district administrators and the Governor to speed up the process of formation of district councils.

As for the seat sharing in Tamenglong between NPF and BJP in Tamenglong, the chairman and two executive members will be from NPF while the BJP will have the vice chairman and three executive members including Finance Committee convenor, informed a source.

Meitei Mayek development programme to start from June 22

IMPHAL, June 21: The Meitei Erol Eyek Loinasinlol Apuba Lup (MEELAL) has demanded for the government to appoint teachers of Meitei Mayek who have passed the Teachers Eligibility Test in

IMPHAL, June 21: The Meitei Erol Eyek Loinasinlol Apuba Lup (MEELAL) has demanded for the government to appoint teachers of Meitei Mayek who have passed the Teachers Eligibility Test in Meitei Mayek.

Announcing the demand before media persons today, MEELAL president in charge Naokhamba Meitei said the Directorate of Language Planning & Implementation will be launching a State-wide Metei Mayek development project on June 22.

The first phase of the project will be conducted at Thoubal Chaoyaima Higher Secondary School and Moirangthem Leikai, Moirang on June 22, which will be followed at lamlong Higher Secondary School, Imphal East and Yangdong High School on June 25 and at Heirangoithong High School on June 28, he said.

He said although the programme will be conducted at Jiribam and Chandel, the schedules are yet to be fixed.

Merits of practicing Yoga reverberate during Intl Yoga Day observations

IMPHAL, June 21: As in other parts of the nation and world, the first International Yoga Day was also observed widely acrossed the State today. National Cadet Corps (NCC) performed

IMPHAL, June 21: As in other parts of the nation and world, the first International Yoga Day was also observed widely acrossed the State today.

National Cadet Corps (NCC) performed yoga to commemorate the First International Yoga Day at 18 venues spread across the State today.

Under the aegis of NCC Group Headquarter, Imphal and North Eastern Region directorate more than 6500 cadets participated at 18 venues in Manipur State. All the NCC Cadets dressed in white T shirts performed the asanas as per the protocol given by Ministry of Ayush from 7 am to 7.35 am at all 18 venues.

NCC has been at the forefront of `Nation Building`™ by grooming the youth to become responsible citizens. It has been conducting social awareness and community development programmes and adventure activities aimed at all round development of its cadets. This unique performance on the `International Day of Yoga`™ has added another feather to the cap of this youth organization.

The NYK Thoubal also observed the day which was attenedd by around 1150 people including youths, students, womenfolk, NSS Students and government officials.

This was conveyed by Sahib Singh, Zonal Director of NYKS Imphal Zone, saying that the quality, content and sequence of the programme were excellent.

The observance held on the theme `Yoga for Harmony and Peace` was inaugurated by MLA K Meghachandra Singh who is also the Parliamentary Secretary (MI and IPR) and Kh Surnalata Devi, Adhyaksha, Thoubal Zilla Parishad.

Tree saplings supplied by District Forest Officer Thoubal were also planted at the MMRC Park to mark the occasion.

T Ranjit Singh, Deputy Commissioner, Thoubal ; K Radhashyam Singh, Superintendent of Police, Thoubal; Sahib Singh, Zonal Director, NYKS, Imphal Zone and Kh Menjor Singh, Chairman, MMRC, Khangabok als attended in the function as guests of honour.

Around 200 students demonstrated yoga under the direction of yoga Guru Jeevan Abhiram Ningthouja. The Parliamentary Secretary honoured the yoga guru in the function.

Apart from the yoga guru Prof. L. Ibungohal Singh of Modern College and Prof. L. Sanahal Singh, NSS Programme officer of YK College were also felicitated by chief guest of the function Y Laksman Singh for their active support and cooperation to make the observation a success. Film show on yoga was also shown to the people.

K. Meghachandra Singh administered yoga pledge to the participants.

In his keynote address Y Laksman Singh highlighted the background on how the International Day of Yoga came into being, its objective, vision and mission of NYK in fulfilling the ultimate goal of practising yoga. He also pointed out all possible measures that the youths and officials can bring changes in the country.

He also inaugurated the Yoga Exhibition and Yuva Kriti organised by the Kendra at the hall with materials supplied by NYKS. 20 Yuva Kriti stalls of handloom and handicrafts and dry fruits were exhibited. The products came from the Skill Upgradation Training Centres and SHG Centres of Thoubal and Kakching Blocks.

The observance was also held at the conference hall of DC office Thoubal under the chairmanship of the Deputy Commissioner in which Y Laksman Singh, DYC was the resource person of the programme. Under the guidance of NYK, the village youth clubs also observed the day at Thoubal and Kakching blocks.

The International Yoga Day was also widely observed in Tamenglong district too.

Nehru Yuva Kendra (NYK) Tamenglong District observed the International Yoga Day in all the affiliated youth clubs in different blocks in the three sub-divisions.

The district level main function of the observance was held at the office complex of Deputy Commissioner Tamenglong wherein DC M Luikham himself and subordinate staff participated.

The day was also observed at 13 Assam Rifles battalion, Tamenglong by personnel of the battalion.

In Noney, the International Yoga Day was observed at the battalion headquarter of 8 Assam Rifles in the presence of its Commanding Officer (CO) Colonel Rajiv Chowdhury along with other personnel numbering about 400.

The first International Yoga Day was observed by Prajapita Brahma Kumari, Kwakeithel Moirang Purel at Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalaya, Manipur.

Speaking on the occasion, In-charge of Brahma Kumari, Manipur Nilima Bahenji said that

There is a need for human to concentrate and feel internally to evade all the negative attitudes from minds.

She maintained that Yoga not only bring good health but also help in adapting good behaviour in the society which is necessary.

Yoga Guru BK Memita while talking to this IFP reporter said that Brahma Kumari is a spiritual Godly University of Rajyoga Meditation recognised by the UN.

She informed that it has 850 centres spread across 147 countries.

The centre in the state started functioning from 1992. The university enrols students irrespective of educational qualification, she said, adding that the main objective of the university is to convert evil minds into positive one by teaching them how to control mind.

She also informed that there are eight branches of Brahma Kumari in the state accommodating around 700 students.

A cancer patient aged around 86 years also came to the centre for meditation as it helps her live healthy and happily, she added.

The Directorate of AYUSH, Government of Manipur and State Health Mission Society, Manipur jointly observed the International Day of Yoga at the hall of Indian Medical Association (IMA), Lamphelpat.

The observation function was graced by Health Minister Phungzathang Tonsing as chief guest; Chief Secretary PC Lawmkunga as president; Principal Secretary of Health, FW and AYUSH Dr J Suresh Babu and Director of Family Welfare Dr K Rajo Singh as guests of honour.

Addressing the gathering, PC Lawmkunga said that Yoga is good for health as it coordinates body and mind thus leading to healthy life.

He asserted that practice of Yoga also helps in preventing from various illness and reducing stress and tension.

He further said that people should prefer practice of yoga as a part of lifestyle and daily exercise to relax mind.

Yogi does yoga from ancient period because they knew that yoga is good for health and prevent illness, he added.

Dr J Suresh Babu said that a person can control his anger, stress and emotion by practicing yoga which has been accepted all over the world.

He stated that yoga is not related to any religion but it is an exercise, which help physically and mentally.

As part of the observation, Minister Phungzathang Tonsing flagged off the Yoga Run from IMA complex.

The Nehru Yuva Kendra Imphal East, Manipur said that it observed International Yoga Day on the theme of Yoga for Harmony and Peace on June 21 at District Head Quarter Panchayat Bhavan together with District Youth Convention and Yuva Kriti as part of the International Yoga Day.

According to a release of the Yuva Kendra, the function was attended by Adyaksha Imphal East District, P. Bimola Devi as chief guest of function, P, Loken Singh, Dr. Th. Bimol Singh, Zonal Director NYKS, Imphal East Sahib Singh as guests of honour and Jilla Parishad, Itobi Singh as president of the function.

The programme was participated by above 500 youth both male and female from different youth clubs, Mahila Mandals, local Meira Paibi Imphal East and NSS Birmangol college. Prominent resource persons gave lectures on the topic `Yoga not only develop a person`™s body but also mind as well as it is key for coordination`™, `Yoga and its importance and usefulness in treatment of ailments`™ (lecture and discussion), `Today`™s education system-areas where improvement is needed and suggestions, `Youth`™s personnel Physical and sports development-suggestions on how to develop interest among youth and benefits of yoga conflict management`™, skill development-opinion of youth that which skill is important and which type of training they wish to undertake`™, it said.

The 86 BN, CRPF also said that it observed International Day of Yoga under the presence of Commandant, Sh. Jayant Kumar at Lamphelpat.

According to a release of the CRPF, member of the unit have accepted yoga as part of their routine in life and pledged to give it a wide publicity throughout country with the help of their relatives and friends.

Yoga established as good relation between human and nature and the ancient system of holistic health inculcating physical, mental and spiritual well being. Yoga is not only an exercise but the meaning of yoga is to connect body, mind and soul together and generating Positive Energy and building a healthy, happy and peaceful society, it said. The BJP Kumbi Mandal has also observed the International Yoga Day at Kumbi Bazar mandap on June 21.

A press release of the mandal has said that former candidate of BJP, Kh. Nabakumar Singh gave the introductory speech.

Lecture and demonstration on yoga was presented by Dr. Amom Ibotombi Singh (AYUSH) as expert person. The programme was also attended by President of BJP, Kumbi Mandal, N. Mani Singh as president and Athokpam Shyamchand Singh as chief guest, it said.

The Nehru Yuva Kendra Bishnupur has also observed the International Day of Yoga at Yangoiningthou Community Hall, Bishnupur Bazar which was taken part by 250 youth and students from various schools of Bishnupur district.

A press release of the Yuva Kendra has said that a video show of the speech of the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi at the United Nations General Assembly on Yoga and Common Yoga Protocol was also shown during the programme.

During the programme, District Coordinator, L. Marjit Kumar Singh gave the keynote address and Retired CMO, Dr. Kh. Madhumangol Singh, spoke on `Modern Health Care and Yoga`™. State Coordinator, E. Anita of Art of Living Foundation, Manipur chapter along with their volunteers initiated the yoga practice during the programme. Yoga was practiced by the participants during the programme, it said.

According to a release of the Youth Affairs and Sports, the State NSS cell Manipur and NSS Units Biramangol college, Sawombung under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports `Yoga for Harmony and Peace`™ was observed on June 21 at the college.

The programme was attended by Senior Programme Officer, Thangtong Hr. Sec. School, L. Vivekananda Singh as chef guest, Senior Programme Officer Unit-I, Dr. Th. Bimol Singh as president and Programme Officer Unit-II, Dr. A. Joychandra Singh as guest of honour.

The programme was also attended by Dr. Tamubi Devi and Y. Monika Devi as resource persons and demonstrated different Yoga Asanas and its importance on human mankind.

About 400 NSS volunteers from different colleges and Higher Secondary Schools were also present. The said programme was also organised at CC Hr. Secondary School, Ramlal Paul Hr. Sec. School, Johnston Hr. Sec. School and Mangol Nganbi College, Ningthoukhong, it said.

AR nabs woman carrying heroin

IMPHAL, June 21: Based on specific intelligence regarding drugs peddling on NH 102, troops of the 24 Assam Rifles of 26 Sector AR under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South)

IMPHAL, June 21: Based on specific intelligence regarding drugs peddling on NH 102, troops of the 24 Assam Rifles of 26 Sector AR under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) conducted frisking and checking at Khudengthabi check post and apprehended a woman carrying heroin on June 19.

A statement of PRO IGAR (South) identified the apprehendee as Vungkholching, 33 wife of Khuplamkap of Paichamveng Moreh Ward No 2 under Moreh Police Station in Chandel district.

She was travelling in a Silver coloured Maruti Van bearing registration number MN/ 01S/ 7764, and heading towards Imphal. Three packets of heroin weighing around 36 grams and other incriminating articles were recovered from her possession. The lady revealed that she was carrying the contraband drugs from Moreh to Pallel to deliver it to unknown individual at Pallel.

The apprehendee along with the recovered items was handed over to the Moreh Police Station, the statement said.

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Scheduled Tribe Committee releases 30-minute tele-film

IMPHAL, June 21: The Scheduled Tribe Demand Committee Manipur released a 30-minute long tele-film `Leetinfam`™ at the Imphal Hotel with the objective of pushing the demand for inclusion of the

IMPHAL, June 21: The Scheduled Tribe Demand Committee Manipur released a 30-minute long tele-film `Leetinfam`™ at the Imphal Hotel with the objective of pushing the demand for inclusion of the Meitei in the list of Scheduled Tribes of India.

Director `“scriptwriter Bishwamitra said the film showcases the status difference between the present and past of the Meiteis.

The film will also project the importance or need of providing constitutional safeguard to the Meitei`™s ethnic identity as indigenous people of Manipur and remove the constitutional divide created among the hills and the valley he said.

Bishwamitra also continued that including the Meiteis in the Scheduled Tribes list would mean inclusion of the valley districts of Manipur under the Fifth Schedule of the Constitution creating a composite tribal State of Manipur with equal rights given to all indigenous communities.

Scheduled Tribe Demand Committee vice president Bhramacharimayum Angousana said that the committee was formed in October 2011 with Y Mohindro as the president.

He continued that the film will further aid in the demand for inclusion of the Meitei in the Scheduled Tribes list.

The committee has already submitted memorandums to the State Governor, Chief Minister and the Central government on thier demand.

Lamlai Municipal Development Comm forms sub-committees

IMPHAL, Jun 21: The Lamlai Municipal Development Committee has formed altogether 18 sub-committees of two each in all nine municipal wards under Lamlai. the two sub-committees in a ward will

IMPHAL, Jun 21: The Lamlai Municipal Development Committee has formed altogether 18 sub-committees of two each in all nine municipal wards under Lamlai. the two sub-committees in a ward will act as spate committees for male and female.

The formal function regarding the formation of the sub-committees was held today at the Lamlai Community Hall.

Speaking as the chief guest of the function, BJP Manipur Pradesh general secretary media affairs Laimayum Bashanta Sharma said the Indian government is a three-tier system- the local bodies, Legislative Assembly and the Parliament. However, in the context of the State, the people are unaware of the responsibilities of the three tier systems, he continued.

Elaborating further on the objective of the newly formed sub-committees, he said the sub-committees will deliver Central schemes and projects door to door to the people.

He said they will not deliver only the information but the actual schemes launched by the BJP led government in the Centre to the people.

BJP, Manipur Pradesh RTI convenor Mongjam Poireihenba said each sub-committee will have not less than 10 members.

He said the Municipal elections are very near and we need to be prepared.

He continued although the Lamlai constituency has its own MLA and nine municipal members, the constituency is facing many problems.

Explore the world outside of textbooks, retd IAS officer tells students

IMPHAL, June 21: Students should go beyond their school syllabus as there are many more things to learn about other than what is included in their text books, consultant to

IMPHAL, June 21: Students should go beyond their school syllabus as there are many more things to learn about other than what is included in their text books, consultant to the government of Manipur and retd IAS Dr RK Nimai said during a meritorious awards distribution ceremony for students.

He was speaking at the Wangkhei Community Hall, Puja Lampak during the distribution of 4th Councillor`™s Meritorious Award, 2015 for students of Ward No 19.

Education is not only about being successful in life, Dr Nimai said.

When students surpass their teachers, physical signs of development will appear on their own in the society, he said.

The award sponsored by IMC ward no 19 councillor Y Ratikumar was awarded to 57 meritorious students of the ward.

The meritorious students include 16 from higher secondary school examination, 2015 (Science stream) conducted by the Council of Higher Secondary Education, Manipur, 24 from the High School Leaving Certificate Examination conducted by Board of Secondary Education, Manipur, 14 Secondary School Examination and 3 from Senior School Certificate Examination 2015 (Science) both examinations conducted by Central Board of Secondary Education.

The award was segregated as 60% and above for Manipur board and 75% and above for students in exams conducted by CBSE.

Councillor Ratikumar said his award is to motivate the students to do better.

The function was also attended by IMC Chairperson A Nimai Sharma, Retd Principal of Biramangol College Dr GA Ibopisak Sharma and Retd Commandant SSB G Churchil Sharma.

AMSU fetes meritorious students

IMPHAL, Jun 21: All Manipur Student`™s Union (AMSU) Singjamei Branch organized Meritorious Award cum Felicitation Ceremony today at Singjamei Community Hall, Imphal West during which a total of 78 students of Singjamei area, who excelled in Class X and XII examination 2015 of state and central boards were feted.

The function was attended by Professor N Rajmohon Singh, Department of Chemistry Manipur University as chief guest; secretary general of AMSU Manjit Sarangthem as president; ex-minister O Joy Singh, SDPO Singjamei PS Roni Mayengbam and advisor of SALAI Thangjam ongbi Ibeton Devi as guests of honour.

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