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IMPHAL June 12: The State government will ensure district based administration and functioning of the newly elected Autonomous District Councils now that the situation has improved much, Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh replied to media queries regarding the centre of operation of the newly elected members.

The Chief Minister was attending a reception of the newly elected 47 ADC members of the party and another Independent candidate who joined the party today at the Congress Bhavan.

The programme was also attended by deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam who is also the Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee president, party MLAs and ministers.

The Chief Minister congratulating the newly elected members said 6th ADC election has been a success for the party as well as the State as it was comparatively peaceful and cordial than the previous election and passed off without any major incidents.

Recalling the hostile atmosphere in which the last election was conducted in 2010, he said even after being elected, the illegal tag for the ADC continued which even led to loss of lives. However despite of all these circumstances, we are happy to have restored the democratic rights of the hill people, he added.

He continued we take pride that the government was able to peacefully conduct the ADC election within the schedule time and restore the trust of the people in democratic process.

The Chief Minister continued the parties which were opposing and boycotting the previous ADC election as illegal joined in the fray this year. This is a healthy sign as they have chosen the democratic political participation over violence, he added.

Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam also exalted the newly elected ADC members and said `We acknowledge the bravery of the candidates to contest with Congress tickets despite of all the intimidating threats and warnings.`

We value such participation to re-establish democratic rights more than the success of the 46 members, he added.

Gaikhangam also said that the function is meant to acknowledge and respect the contributions of the candidates and supporters to the democratic system.

Now we have to serve the people and fulfill the expectations of our voters who risked their lives for the party, he said.

The successful ADC candidates of the INC in the Manipur (Hill areas) District Council Election 2015 are M Morungson Maring of 1/Khoibu; Kh Morung of 2/Machi; Ch Meshil Maring of 3/Langol; S Tongpao Mate of 6/Sita; SK Joy Lamkang of 8/Komlathabi; Dilbung Ringo Lamkang of 10/Aihang; Ch Ngamthang Mate of 14/Sibong Khudengthabi; Gotinlam Gangte of 15/Moreh C; Lhukhosei Zou of 16(ST) Moreh B; T Jangkhongam Baite of 17/Moreh A; Ngamkholal Baite of 22/ Sugnu Hill Area; Khupkholen of 23/Sajik Tampak and Limkhojam Haokip of 24/Tulbung from Chandel District.

Demmang Haokip of 2/Leimatak; Paolal Haokip of 3/Henglep; Khaipao Haokip of 13/Kholmun; Ngamhao Touthang of 14/Tuibuong; K C Chonsei of 20/Sagang and pumtulthang Lienzo of 21/Sangaikot from Churachanpur District.

Haokholal Hangshing of 2/Kangpokpi; Seikhosat Kipgen of 4/T Waichong; Bhumi Prasad Basnet of 5/Irang Part II; Lamminthang Kipgen of 7/ Keithelmanbi; Lamkholen Kipgen of 9/Tujang; Lunthang Haokip of 10/Gamnom Sapermeina; Kaikhosei Lhouvum of 11/Motbung; S Damma Vaiphei of 13/ Kangchup; L Johny Gangmei of 14/ tintong Laijang; SD Dinglar Chiru of 15/Bungte Chiru; Paotinlun Chongloi of 16/Molkon; Thongzalun Mate of 17/Makokching; Thangjakham Misao of 18/Saikul; Seikholal haokip of 19/Lhungjang; Lunkhohen Haokip of 20/Mapao; Onthong Haokip of 21/Shingdai Khullen and ML Dominic Kasuowa of 23/Nongmaiching from Sadar Hills District.

Ramwangdin of 4/Tamei; Tadinang Gangmei of 9/Oinamlong; Hatlhing Doungel of 10/Phaitol; Charles Liangdiyang of 13/Tamenglong HQ; B Thambou of 17/ Haochong; Zino Kamei of 18/Noney; Alar Thoitak of 19/Dolang; S G Pammei of 20/Khoupum; Meinjin Rongmei Naga of 21/Nungnang; Kamei Khiakpou of 23/Nungba and S Lungin Gangte of 24/Longpi from Tamenglong District.

Samson Khodang of 19/Grihang and S Thotasheng of 23/Kamsom Khullen from Ukhrul District.

RS Henry Hiilii of 14/Koide from Senapati District

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2015/06/govt-will-ensure-adcs-function-from-districts-cm/

IMPHAL, June 12: A national-workshop on `Strengthening Horticultural Development for Enhancing Productivity, Quality and Sustainable Livelihood` was conducted today at the Manipur Film Corporation hall as part of the ongoing 1st Manipur National Horticulture Expo.

The workshop was organised by the Department of Horticulture and Soil Conservation, Government of Manipur in collaboration with ICAR Rerearch Complex for NEH Region, Manipur Centre, State Horticulture Mission- Manipur, Central Agricultural University, Imphal and National Skill Foundation of India, Gurgaon.

Speaking as the chief guest of the valedictory function of the workshop T Pamei, commissioner (Horticulture & Soil Conservation) said that the recommendations arrived at during the technical session of the workshop will be included in a proposal to be submitted to both the State and Central governments seeking implementation.

He said as the head of the administrative department of Horticulture and Soil Conservation department, he will definitely look into the recommendation and discussed it with other officials of the department.

He also expressed his gratitude to all the organisers who worked hard to make the national workshop successful.

Director Horticulture and Soil Conservation K Kipgen said `It is a defining moment when we decided to put our ideas into meeting the needs of the people while maintaining our eco-system. This has been one of the many challenges that we face in agriculture and other allied fields and which is why the theme of workshop is strengthening horticulture development for enhancing productivity, quality and sustainable livelihood`.

The North East region is undeniably a vast region full of natural vegetation resources from the valleys to the hills such floral fauna many of which are indigenous and only found in the region, he contiued.

The hill have intake potential and the valley and its agricultural land have many avenues of improvement and most importantly there is an adequate man power available and all this potential are waiting to be tagged and channelised to bring about sustainable development to the State and the region, he added.

With the advancement of research and application in the field of horticulture we can meet the need as we explore the rings of our ecosystem and are well being introduce at one technology and mid intervention strategy as this is the only way forward for development he added.

The function was also attended by Dr K R Dhiman, ex vice chancellor as the chairman and Dr Y S Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Solan, HP as the guest of honour respectively.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2015/06/natl-workshop-discusses-ways-of-strengthening-horticulture/

IMPHAL, June 12: Efforts to improve the education system in the State is not Imphal-centric, but has reached even the remotest corners of the State, Education minister Moirangthem Okendro said inaugurating a residential school for both boys and girls today at Bendramai, Tadubi Block in Senapati district.

The inaugural function was organised by SSA State Mission Authority, Government of Manipur. The school was the last of such schools set up one each in all districts of the State under the Sarva Siksha Abhiyan.

Speaking after the inaugural, the minister said 100 students have already been identified for the school and they will be getting free uniforms, study materials, boarding and food till they complete class VIII.

`This is my first visit to Bendramai and I found the road condition to be in a good shape,` he said before adding that this is because the public has chosen the right leaders.

Leaders who could improve the road connectivity and construct the residential schools at the right location, he continued.

Altogether 20 residential schools under the SSA and the Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya scheme have been set up all over the State and these schools will facilitate free education upto Class VIII to 2000 students, the minister asserted.

Okendro said, while the schools under the SSA will be co-educational, schools under KGBV is only for girls.

With today`™s inauguration of the school, there are now altogether 9 schools under SSA and 11 under KGBV which will facilitate children of the underprivileged section of the society like BPL and orphans, he continued.

The minister also assured to install a 5KV solar power system for the school and to make proper approach road and a playground at the earliest.

He further called for co-operation of the society in the effort to improve the education system in the State.

RD & PR minister Francis Ngajokpa who presided over the function said the Chief Minister has already instructed to connect electricity in the area by 2016.

He further lauded the Education minister and other officials for visiting the area and said bendramai is 159 km from Imphal and one of the remotest areas of the State.

He further urged the people of the area to protect the school and its properties as their own against miscreants so that the school could educate their children.

The function was also attended by Education (S) secretary H Deleep Singh, Senapati deputy commissioner Jacintha lazarus and other officials.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2015/06/efforts-to-improve-education-system-reaching-farflung-areas-okendro/

IMPHAL June 12: The 21 elected BJP Autonomous District Council members were warmly felicitated today at the party`™s Nityaipat Chuthek office in the presence of Union Minister of Chemical & Fertilizers, Ananth Kumar and BJP national executive member Tapir Gao.

At the onset of the function, the Union Minister congratulated the 21 newly elected ADC members of the party.

He said the party will be able to improve employment opportunities and expedite developmental progress through the newly elected members.

Ananth Kumar also denounced the Congress government as corrupt and at the same time, praised BJP leaders like Atal Behari Vajpayee, L K Advani and Narendra Modi.

He further stressed on the importance of promoting peace and development of the North Eastern Region while exalting the soldiers who were killed in an ambush in the State recently.

BJP, Manipur Pradesh president, Th Chaoba speaking to media persons on the sideline of the function said the party is overwhelmed by the response of the people of the hills.

He said much more than the success of the 21 candidates it is the proportion of votes that the party secured which has has proven the popularity of the party as well as encouraged its workers.

Now, the Congress`™s dominance will be reduced to only Sadar Hills, he said.

On the issue of the ongoing Army operation in the aftermath of the recent militant ambush on the Army, Choaba replied now that the excitement and commotion of the election is over, we will turn our focus and concern on the villagers there.

The successful ADC candidates of the BJP are T Seikhothang Haokip of 18/ Songjang and Ch Chanthoi Aimol of 7/Aimol from Chandel District; Seilenmang of 1/Khousabung from Churachanpur District; A Mark Luithing Phungthar of 12/Choithar from Ukhrul District; Thangjamang Kipgen of 24/Bungba Khullen, Sagar Gewali of 3/Irang Part I, Willingbou Thuimai of 12/Khengjang, P Rocky Rangtaina of 1/ Mayangkhang from Sadar Hills District; Henpuni Leo of 21/Oinam, Th Thaikho Peter of 2/Liyai, A Kapani of 12/Tadubi, R Ashihrii of 8/ Songsong, B Hrai of 4/Tungam Khullen, A Rang of 11/ Maram, Ngao Benjamin Tao of 19/Lakhamai and P A Thekho of 3/Tungjoy from Senapati District; T R Guisinang of 12/Dailong, Kaniangmei of 16/Awangkhul, Shanthiuyang Panmei of 15/Cheangdai, G Apoukhui of 22/Rengpang and Pouhotlung Panmei of 11/Tharon.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2015/06/bjp-felicitates-its-21-newly-elected-adc-members/

IMPHAL, June 12: Union Minister of Chemical & Fertilizer Ananth Kumar and Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh jointly inaugurated the newly constructed Academic Block and Boys and Girls Hostel of Central Institute of Plastic Engineering and Technology (CIPET) Imphal Centre at Takyelpat today.

Speaking at the inaugural function, Union Minister Ananth Kumar assured that discussion will be held to set up a plastic park in the State and for this he had invited Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh and Commerce & Industries Govindas Konthoujam to come to the national capital for discussions.

He said that around 500 acres of land will be required to set up the plastic park and appealed to the State government to provide the required land to do the needful.

Announcing that there is a plan to sanction an amount of Rs 13 crore for constructing additional boys and girls hostel and machine room for CIPET Imphal Centre if the State could provide 5 acres of land, the Union Minister further assured that intake capacity of the centre will be increased to 3500 seats from the present 1500.

The quantity of plastic consumed in India in a year is 10 tonne million. After five years, the amount of plastic that will be required will be around 20 tonne million per year. To meet the demand, there is a need to produce 100000 plastic engineers in a year, he explained.

CIPET produced around 43000 plastic engineers in a year; he informed, adding that plastic engineers passed out from the centre are in demand not only in the country but in abroad as well.

Noting that CIPET is playing a key role in generating jobs for youths, the Union Minister acknowledged that CIPET Imphal Centre was the first centre amongst other centres situated in different parts of the country to get placement for the first time.

In his speech, CM Ibobi said that the centre is functioning since 1987 imparting training to youths of Manipur and other north eastern states and informed that a total of 820 trainees have been benefitted and many of them were assisted in securing their placement in many reputed companies in India and abroad.

The CM maintained that the centre is also actively conducting vocational skill development and entrepreneurship development programmes sponsored by various Ministries, Central Government, Departments, State government departments and through these programmes about 2100 unemployed/underemployed youths have been trained and benefitted.

As a part of its role in promoting, motivating and nurturing entrepreneurship in the region, the Centre also extends technology support services to the aspiring entrepreneurs as well as existing entrepreneurship of the State by allowing the machineries and other facilities of CIPET Imphal to be utilized at a very nominal rate, he said.

Observing that the need of the hour is to equip youths with skills to meet the demand at national and international level, Ibobi said that the civil and technical infrastructure facilities of the centre have been strengthened in the 12th Plan period through grants from Government of India for machinery and new hostels for boys and girls with all basic facilities.

He assured that the State government will extend full cooperation to CIPET in training the youth of Manipur as well as from other parts of the country.

Today`™s inauguration function was also attended by Commerce & Industries Minister Govindas Konthoujam; MP Dr T Meinya; Secretary of Chemical and Petrochemical Surjit K Choudhury; Chief Secretary PC Lawnkunga and Director General of CIPET Dr SK Naik.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2015/06/union-minister-assures-setting-up-of-plastic-park-in-state/

IMPHAL, Jun 12: In pursuance of Government of Manipur, Secretariat: Department of Education (S) Letter issued on June 10, the Board of Secondary Education Manipur (BOSEM) will be conducting a special HSLC examination in the last week of July for those students who were not allowed to appear in the AISSE, 2015 conducted by the CBSE.

A press release issued by BOSEM said the special examination will be conducted under certain terms and conditions.

According to the terms and conditions, the syllabus and question pattern will be that of the Board of Secondary Education Manipur; the candidate should appear in five subjects namely English, Manipuri (MM/Bengali script)/Additional English/Hindi, Mathematics, Science and Social Science; each subject will carry 100 mark; the examination will be conducted in Imphal centres only and the said examination will be called Special HSLC Examination, 2015.

The students who are willing to sit for the examination including the 120 students who had earlier submitted their documents to the Fact Finding Committee chaired by the Director of Education (S) should submit necessary documents on or before June 30 to the board for verification, it said.

The documents include name of student, name of parents/guardians, permanent address, institute where admitted to Class X and date of admission (copy of admission receipt to be enclosed), a copy of identity card for Class X issued by the institute and copies of certificate and mark sheet for passing Class VIII and IX.

The date of filing-up of form, time table and centre of the said examination will be announced after verification is over, the release added.

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MPHAL, June 12: Security forces arrested three militants including a self styled regional chairman of the NSCN-K during separate counter insurgency operations conducted in different parts of the State.

A statement issued by PRO Police department, RK Tutusana, said that on June 10 a combined team of district police commandos Imphal East and 40 Assam Rifles arrested an active member of KCP (MC) during search operation at Kiyamgei Keithel Macha.

The militant cadre has been identified as one Md Zahid Ali, 22, son of (L) Md Soukat Ali of Kyamgei Muslim Mayai Leikai.

It said that on his disclosure a 9mm pistol and a hand grenade were seized from his residence adding that further investigation revealed that he was involved in snatching of mobile phones and money from passerby at Kiyamgei area at night time. At the same time, he is also reported to have extorted money for general public to raise fund for the outfit, it added.

A case has been registered at Irilbung police station and investigation is going on.

It further said that Imphal West district police commando two militants belonging to NSCN-K including s/s chairman of Amamcht region, Chandel district, in separate incidents on June 11.

It said that the s/s chairman has been identified as one Khumlo Abi Anal alias Ambison, 40, son of (L) Khumlou of Lambung village.

He was asserted from a rented house of Nabachandra while conducting cordon and search operation in some suspectd houses in Lamphel super market area, it said adding that incriminating articles were seized from his possession.

On the other hand, the district police commandos also arrested an active member of NSCN-K the same day while conducting checking and frisking duty in fron of Sagolband Salam Leikai Lairembi.

He has been identified as Panmei Kalingong alias Kaling, 31 son of Panmei Poupoklung of Chingkhulong village.

A case have been registered in both the cases and investigation is said to be underway.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2015/06/ugs-including-nscn-k-ss-regional-chairman-arrested-police/