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Affected land owners along NH 150 accuse authorities of withholding compensation

By R Lester Makang UKHRUL, August 24: The Affected Land Owners’ Association (ALOA/NH-150) has alleged that the concerned authorities of the State government have refused to release compensation to rightful

By R Lester Makang

UKHRUL, August 24: The Affected Land Owners’ Association (ALOA/NH-150) has alleged that the concerned authorities of the State government have refused to release compensation to rightful land owners whose lands have been affected by the current double-laning on NH-150 from Finch Corner to Dungrei Junction, even though the 25 Border Roads Task Force (BRTF) had already deposited crores of rupees in the accounts of the concerned authorities towards payment of land acquisition some years back.

Disclosing this to media persons during a press conference held at Ikror Restaurant, Hamleikhong on Saturday last, chairman, ALOA/NH-150 Zanyo Varam said that towards payment of compensation to the affected land owners of the stretch from Finch Corner to Dungrei Junction, the 25 BRTF through 84 RCC/GREF deposited a sum of Rs 3, 88, 69, 448 to the Deputy Commissioner of Ukhrul on 15 October, 2012.

He further said that earlier on February 16 in the same year, the GREF authority also deposited a sum of Rs. 3, 08, 37, 000 to the chief forest conservator, Forest, Government of Manipur, Jagadish.

Maintaining that out of this, so far Rs. 94, 65, 598 has only been released as compensation for standing structures/buildings he rued that payment for land acquisition has been completely kept out of the picture.

“We have repeatedly apprised the government of the matter by submitting representations to the DC since 2010 but nothing concrete has come forth,” Varam continued adding that the association has recently submitted a fourth memorandum to the Revenue minister Dependro through Ukhrul DC on August 4 last.

Following this, Ukhrul DC Hrisheekesh Modak, called a joint meeting with ALOA and BRTF representatives led by 2IC on August 20 wherein he assured the association that a fresh survey would be conducted and subsequently publish a new list including the names of left out land owners within two weeks’ time, Varam informed.

It was also agreed upon by both sides that until this happens work progress in portions where cases have not been settled should remain stalled.

Further, accusing the government authorities of drawing a veil over fixing of rates for affected lands, Varam said that since the authorities have not disclosed it, affected land owners are in the dark about the actual amount they should claim for their lands.

Which is why we demand that our compensation be settled as per the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act 2013, which was enacted by Parliament last year to provide just and fair compensation to those whose land is taken away for constructing roads, government offices etc. and has come into force from January 1 this year, he asserted.

Meanwhile, ALOA is conducting its general assembly on 29 August to work out their further course of actions in pursuit of their demands.

JCILPS warns door to door checking of ‘illegal’ migrants

IMPHAL, August 24: Till the Inner Line Permit System or a similar system in implemented in the State, the JCILPS will continue with its movement, said chairman Ibotombi Khuman. Speaking

IMPHAL, August 24: Till the Inner Line Permit System or a similar system in implemented in the State, the JCILPS will continue with its movement, said chairman Ibotombi Khuman.

Speaking to media persons at their Nongmeibung office, he said the JCILPS will go on a house to house campaign to check for migrants without proper identity paper works.

He said many of the non-locals coming into the State could be criminal minded and could harm the peace and harmony in the State.

Migrants without proper and valid ID proofs will not be spared and politicians using them as vote banks will also checked, he said.

Lamenting the arrest of JCILPS executive member advocate Arjun, he appealed to the government for his unconditional release.

A Foreigners’ Tribunal has been enacted in Assam to check illegal migrants, and the same is called for in the State, he said.

The proposal to check house to house for migrants without valid papers is supported by the JCILPS women wing said convenor L Nganbi.

The process is already in progress in Paona Bazaar area, she said while decrying the intrusion of male vendors in the historical Ima Keithels.

Student wing convernor of JCILPS, Agnamba said deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam’s claim of supporting the ILPS demand in his speeches are lies.

He further appealed to the State Home department to support the sentiments of the general public.

Meanwhile, a sit in protest demanding implementation of the Inner Line Permit System was staged today at Laipham Khunou opposite to the 2nd IRB battalion, Khuman Lampak.

The sit in protest was organised by the Laipham Khunou Meira Paibi Lup.

Similar sit in protest were also organised at Sayang Kurao Makhong organised by Salai Apunba Nupi Lamjing Lup, Kurao Makhong Women Development Committee and Sayang Kurao Makhong United Club and at Thoubal and Tangjeng.

Public meetings highlighting the importance of ILP system were also held at Kontha Khabam Maning Leikai Community Hall organised by Kontha Women Social Reformation & Development Society and Yaipha Sindam Naharol club and another public meeting was held at Lainingthou Esing Chaiba Laibung, Nagamapal organised by Singjubung Youth Organisation, Uripok Gopalji Leirak Youth Association, Uripok Tourangbam Leikai Welfare Organisation and Development Committee Youth Section.

Joykishan challenges Shyamkumar’s credentials deepening Trinamool crisis

IMPHAL, August 24: Giving another twist to the ongoing imbroglio within the Trinamool Congress party, Thangmeiband MLA Kh Joykishan has challenged Andro MLA Th Shyamkumar to prove whether Manipur Pradesh

Speaking to media this evening at his residence, Joykishan said Shyamkumar must give his reply within five days. He said that he is ready to resign voluntarily as MLA without going through the tribunal process if Shyamkumar can prove that MPTC is a new party and the MLAs, namely K Sarat, ThBiswajit, O Lukhoi and late M Kunjo are not MPTC members.

Joykishan further said that he got the disqualification notice from the Speaker on August 11 but at that time, he was out of station. Therefore he had sought time for hearing of the tribunal in the Assembly.

He continued that Shyamkumar has charged that MPTC is a newly formed party and it is an unrecognised party, before adding that all Trinamool members have got AITC recognition from Mammata Bannerji in 2012.

Joykisanhas asked Shyamkumar what was the original name of his party when he was elected as MLA.

In 2012, the then President Kim Gangte took permission from Mammata Bannerji to form a committee in the State consisting of 15 members from MPTC members. The Manipur Pradesh Trinammol Congress Committee (MPTCC) was formed with permission of the high command and RK Dorendro as Chairperson. The MPTCC was only a small unit of MPTC which was formed temporarily and has already been dissolved, he added.

Khuga JAC derides govt for delay in repairing dam

LAMKA, August 24: The JAC, Khuga Multi-purpose Dam located at CCpur, today issued a press release stating that it is getting uneasy waiting for action from the government to look

LAMKA, August 24: The JAC, Khuga Multi-purpose Dam located at CCpur, today issued a press release stating that it is getting uneasy waiting for action from the government to look into the condition of the dam portion which had collapsed.

It said the situation is only getting worse.

According to the statement, the right side of the Khuga Dam has collapsed for the third time in the last two months; whereas it is the time the farmers need it most.

Although the lining of the canal was said to be completed, it will not be even five km long even when all the portions where the lining has been completed, it alleged adding that the right side canal is 60 kms long and the left side is 20 km long.

The JAC further appealed to the concerned authorities to look into the issue.

Oil tankers arrive in Imphal

IMPHAL, August 24: A total 36 loaded oil tankers arrived this afternoon in Imphal escorted by CRPF from along the National Highway-102. Of the total, six tankers belonged to BPCL/NRL

IMPHAL, August 24: A total 36 loaded oil tankers arrived this afternoon in Imphal escorted by CRPF from along the National Highway-102.

Of the total, six tankers belonged to BPCL/NRL while 12 petroleum tankers, two diesel tankers and 16 SK oil tankers were of the IOC.

Sources further informed that 50 loaded tankers station in various parts of Assam including Numaligarh, Jorhat, Guwahati etc will also reach Imphal by August 26.

Meanwhile, around 80 trucks are also stationed in Assam waiting to be filled, further said the sources.

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How Omung Kumar’s wife Vanita recreated Mary Kom’s Manipur in Manali and … – Indian Express

How Omung Kumar's wife Vanita recreated Mary Kom's Manipur in Manali and …Indian ExpressOne winter morning in 2011 — two years before her Olympic win — the couple, along with Quadras, flew out to Manipur to meet Kom. “We had only seen h…

How Omung Kumar's wife Vanita recreated Mary Kom's Manipur in Manali and …
Indian Express
One winter morning in 2011 — two years before her Olympic win — the couple, along with Quadras, flew out to Manipur to meet Kom. “We had only seen her in boxing gear, so when she turned up in a pair of tights teamed with a slit skirt, tee and …

Documentary film workshop at Tamei

A two day documentary film workshop was organised by Prodigal Ministry at Tamei, Tamenlong district under the sponsorship of TRI (Tribal Research Institute) Imphal from 14th to 15th August 2014.

The workshop was conducted by award winning filmmaker Oinam Doren and A. Bikeshwor Sharma, an FTII graduate in digital cinematography. 73 participants took part in the intense interactive sessions combine with film screenings. Dee Abonmai, the General Secretary of Prodigal Ministry said that the workshop was organised with the objective of developing the local filmmaking talents of the Liangmai community. He himself has produced more than 9 films but often felt handicapped due to lack of professional training.

Tamei which is located 118 Kms from Imphal has one of the worst road connectivity and mobile network in the state. Inspite of belonging to a small community and presence of any theatre in Tamei town, the Liangmai film enthusiasts continue to make films that are distributed only through DVDs. while profits are never a part of any film venture, they felt the need to tell their stories to a larger world. The film workshop which was being conducted for the first time in the town closed with the screening of acclaimed feature film from Mizoram ‘Khwanglung run’ set in 1860’s in the Lushai Hills which experience the tragic attack on Khwanglung village.

Tamei film workshop team

Tamei road – Documentary film workshop at Tamei

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Center’s response on the Assam-Nagaland border row questionable

By Oken Jeet Sandham After frantic pleadings to the Center by two helpless chief ministers of Assam and Nagaland for its immediate intervention to the unfortunate border clashes that broke

By Oken Jeet Sandham

After frantic pleadings to the Center by two helpless chief ministers of Assam and Nagaland for its immediate intervention to the unfortunate border clashes that broke out on August 12, the Center’s lackluster response dashed hopes of people of the two states. The Center says it cannot intervene for resolving the issue, saying that the “Assam-Nagaland” border issue is pending in the Supreme Court.

I have few fundamental questions:-

Q. 1. What will be the role of the Center if Assam and Nagaland fail to contain their border clashes, killings, arson, etc.?

Q. 2. Will the Center just remain as a mute spectator on such highly sensitive and fragile border issues threatening the lives of thousands of innocent people on both sides, just because the issue is pending in Supreme Court?

Q. 3. At the same time, there is no time-frame that when the Supreme Court will deliver its judgment?

Q. 4. The most interesting part is: There is still no guarantee that any judgment to be passed by the Supreme Court on the Assam-Nagaland border case will end the border row? Because, Nagaland does not favor the Supreme Court judgment from day one. They only said they preferred “Out-of-Court” settlement.

The bottom-line:

The Center cannot remain a mute spectator when the lives of the innocent citizens are put at risk with no false of theirs. And the Center should immediately swing into action when the chief ministers of the respective states – Assam and Nagaland – frantically pleaded to for its immediate intervention to contain the issues. The two chief ministers were helpless and therefore sought the Center’s intervention to contain the border violence.

We have seen how Assam chief minister Tarun Gogoi’s convoy was attacked on August 18 by protesters when he was leaving after visiting a relief camp at Uriamghat in Assam’s border district, Golaghat. He escaped unhurt and the attack forced him to cut his scheduled visit short.

I don’t see there is any logic for the Center to shy away from intervening just because the border issue is pending in the Supreme Court. Because the two chief ministers have not asked for settlement of the border issue between them but only pleaded to intervene in containing raging violence. Process for settlement of the border row should come afterwards. The first step is to contain the fragile and threatening situation before it spreads.

Club Muzik’s Aritisia – Interview with ReCycle, Imphal Music Band

Club Muzik’s ARTISIA – voice of the stars Interview with ReCycle Based in Imphal this alternative band is regarded as the most successful of today’s rock music scene in Manipur.

Club Muzik’s ARTISIA – voice of the stars

Interview with ReCycle

Based in Imphal this alternative band is regarded as the most successful of today’s rock music scene in Manipur. With soft vocals and clean instrumental sounds they represent among the true sons of the soil. Young or old, a great band to listen to.

Recycle Music Band

Recycle Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/recycleimphal

Club Muzik:The making of Recycle?

ReCycle:ReCycle came into existence in November 2006 with a common urge to bring the musical landscapes of 90’s grunge, Alternative and funk flavor to the Imphal music scene.

Club Muzik:What do you want to see in a fan, say Recycle fan?

ReCycle:We would love to see in our fan who could connect to the band musically, love for who we are & stay loyal to the journeys ahead.

Club Muzik:Your music is a contrary to the current aggressive nature of metal bands in the country. But rightfully we feel that Recycle has made a place of it’s own apart from the various trending bands. Share us how a band can achieve such an honor?

ReCycle:ReCycle is an alternative rock band with a touch of funk element to our sound. We do have a core belief in our band. We stay true to our music with dedication,devotion and action which help us in the long run.

Recycle Music Band performing on stage

Club Muzik:Every musician has the slightest difference or perfect uniqueness in it’s music no matter how similar they sound like. What is it in Recycle the rest don’t create?

ReCycle:Every band has its own style of music,taste & approach. We do have our kind of music which we can call our own but we can’t comment or compare with the rest and the interpretation is left to the listeners.

Club Muzik:How do you differentiate a rock artist like yourself from a Hindustani artist in the local scene?

ReCycle:Hindustani artist are like they are into mainstream culture where as we are part of the sub-culture which is not too mainstream.

Club Muzik:Apart from Recycle what all are your favorites in music?

ReCycle:We are all inspired by The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix,RHCP,Incubus,Coldplayjust to name a few & we do love the local acts like The Imphal Talkies,The Dirty Strikes,The Koi.

Recycle Music Band – EP

Club Muzik:In a music making industry the production quality matters a lot to come up with a good and well-crafted sound. Tell us what you would suggest to other musicians in Manipur to come up with quality production?

ReCycle:We would love to suggest a good recording studio along with a sound engineer who can communicate, co-operate and work with the kind of approach your band would like to have and expect him to help technically in the recording process in order to get the right source to maintain quality production. The recording process is what matter and should be the prime focus in order to get the right kind of sound so the source from the guitar amps, microphone positioning & stuffs needs to be check. So, once the recording process is done with proper care you can do the mixing & mastering anywhere depending upon your budget.

Club Muzik:How do you write your music and lyrics?

ReCycle:All our music and lyrics comes spontaneously. Sometimes a bass line would come up or a guitar phrase while we are jamming or during rehearsal before a gig and the idea turns into a song. It all comes naturally but it’s not actually plan and sometimes the lyric comes all of a sudden so we just write it down.

Club Muzik:How do you maintain your music instruments to keep it in good shape at home or for a liveshow?

ReCycle:Just keep in hard case in case we are going for live show. We do have sentimental value to our instruments so we just take good care and maintain to keep in good way.

Club Muzik:What are your expectations while playing at a live gig?

ReCycle:We do expect good quality production like sound, lights and stage from the organizer. We always try to connect new fans while playing at a live gig and we are grateful that most of the gigs we played are paid so far.

Club Muzik:Share us the people behind each members of Recycle who made you all into music, like who allsupported or trained you in the beginning?

ReCycle:All of us are self-taught and we didn’t had formal training from early on. We are inspired from our elders from early age to get into music and we thank our elders, families and friends for all their continued support and guidance.

Club Muzik:To you what is perfect timing for a band?

ReCycle: We do exist like a family and we are all aware of the highs and the lows of the band so far. We always enjoy the moment of the journey through this band and the perfect timing would be like when we all function like a collective soul or together as one unit.

Club Muzik:The busiest person in Manipur is……………………..? (Fill in the blank.)

ReCycle:God knows.!

Recycle Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/recycleimphal

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MMOF Press Release – 3rd State Level Quiz Competition (September 28)

Manipuri Muslim Online Forum (Think Humanity) Regd. No. 618/M/SR/2014 Keikhu Makha Leikai, Imphal East, Manipur Ref.No: MMOF/Quiz 2014 Dated: 22.08.2014 PRESS NOTE Manipur Muslim Online Forum (MMOF) is going to

Manipuri Muslim Online Forum
(Think Humanity)
Regd. No. 618/M/SR/2014
Keikhu Makha Leikai, Imphal East, Manipur

Ref.No: MMOF/Quiz 2014 Dated: 22.08.2014

PRESS NOTE

Manipur Muslim Online Forum (MMOF) is going to organise the 3rd State Level Quiz Competition for both Junior( Class VI to VIII) and Senior (Class IX to X) in two phases – Preliminary Round & Final Round. The Preliminary Round will be held on 28 th September at five centres viz 1) Imphal 2) kwakta 3) Mayang Imphal 4) Yairipok and 5)Lilong. Application Forms can be obtained from 20th August onwards at the following places:

1.   Imphal Circle: MMOF Administrative Office, 4th Floor, Singh Publicity Building, Opp. Central Arcade, New Checkon.
2.   Lilong Cirlce: Mercy Travels, Lilong Bazar.
3.   Mayang Imphal Circle:
4.   Kwakta Circle: Al-Salam Travel Agency, Kwakta Bazar.
5.   Yairipok Cirlce: Sharma Book Store, Yairipok Bazar &Badarul Islam Book Store, Opp. Azad High School.
6.   Sangaiyumpham, ThoubalMoijing, Keirang, Kiyamgei, Keirao, Sora, Paobitek etc.

The Application Forms can also be downloaded from the website www.mmofmanipur.org. The registeration fee is Rs 100/- per team.The last date of submission of application forms is on or before 20th September while the Amit cards will be issued from 21 September and can collect from the center where form was submitted. Students may contact the helpline number 7308168820 for any query.

(Md Nasir Khan)
General Secretary,
Manipuri Muslim Online Forum

Manipuri ponies riding into oblivion – Hindustan Times

Hindustan TimesManipuri ponies riding into oblivionHindustan TimesRocky squelches through the rich black mud of Lamphelpat outside Imphal, stopping occasionally to nibble on tufts of grass. All around, herds of Manipuri ponies are gazing contentedly, t…

Hindustan Times

Manipuri ponies riding into oblivion
Hindustan Times
Rocky squelches through the rich black mud of Lamphelpat outside Imphal, stopping occasionally to nibble on tufts of grass. All around, herds of Manipuri ponies are gazing contentedly, the males casting proprietary looks about the landscape as the …

ATSUMES suspends blockade

Considering the promise of the State Government and in view of the problems faced by people due to the bandh in Assam’s Golaghat area and the monsoon ATSUM ES has today decided to suspend the indefinite economic blockade for 10 days with immediate eff…

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Residential school inaugurated

A residential school constructed anew under SSA at Heinoukhong under Machi Block, Chandel district was inaugurated yesterday by Education Minister M Okendro and Tengnoupal A C MLA D Korungthang Source The Sangai Express

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Mini Barrage Dam at Wangjing caved in

Raising serious question on the maintenance of the quality of the work being executed, the main canal of the Mini Barrage Dam which is under construction near Wangjing Hodamba Canteen Lampak with funding from Ministry of DoNER as part of the NLCPR proj…

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Power to be shut down for 2 hrs

Manipur State Power Company Limited MSPCL has informed the public, particularly the electricity consumers in areas covered by 33 11 KV sub stations at Iroisemba, Lamphel, Khuman Lampak, Kangla, Keishampat, Sangaiprou and Airport that 33 KV line from 132 33 KV Sub Station, Yurembam to 33 11 KV Sub Station, Moirangsangei via 33 11 KV sub station, Sangaiprou and Airport shall be under complete shut down for two hours on August 25 and 26 during 7 am to 2 pm daily for providing alternative power supply arrangement to the said 33 KV sub station from 2×50 MVA, 132 33 KV sub station at Imphal Power Grid for testing and commissioning of the Ist 31 Source Hueiyen News Service

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State BJP team calls on Rajnath

A team of BJP State unit called on Union Home Rajnath Singh this morning at Delhi and apprised him about many key issues confronting Manipur at present Source The Sangai Express

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Malaria month observation

District Vector Borne Disease Control Society, Chandel commenced Anti malaria Month observation specifically for Chandel district at District Hospital, Chandel, Conference Hall from yesterday Source The Sangai Express

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ATSUM suspends blockade for 10 days

Considering the assurances given by the state Government and also in view of the problems face by the people due to the bandh in Assam’s Golaghat area as well as the onset of monsoon, All Tribal Students’ Union, Manipur ATSUM today decided to suspended its indefinite economic blockade which came into effect from last midnight for 10 days with immediate effect Source Hueiyen News Service

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No Dengue case in Moreh Project Director, NHM

In the wake of public scare over spread of Dengue disease in Moreh town along Indo Myanmar border, blood samples of patients who were believed to be suffering from the disease were collected to confirm about the disease Source Hueiyen News Service

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UN body appeals for AFSPA repeal

A UN body, which works on crime against women, has appealed for the withdrawal of the controversial Armed Forces Special Powers Act from the Northeast states, lending strength to the cause of human rights crusader Irom Sharmila, who was arrested yet …

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