Manipur News

IMPHAL | Nov 19

Directorate of Tourism today announced the launch of Sangai festival mobile application to help ease visits to the festival.

The free app, which can be downloaded from the Android play store, will provide online information about the festival across venues, said a release.

To avoid last minute hassles, tickets for the festival can also be booked through the app or online at www.sangaiticket.com, the release added.

News about the festival will be updated daily on the app, which will act as a personalised guide for visitors, it said.

The release added that Google map locations of each venue embedded in the app will help visitors who are new to Manipur.

The tourism department has announced Reliance Jio as this year’s digital partner for the festival. Visitors will enjoy free wi-fi at Hapta Kangjeibung by selecting the JioNet option on the available wi-fi networks and logging onto JioNet after entering an generated automatically password, it said.

Tickets for Hapta Kangjeibung are priced at 30 rupees for adults and 20 rupees for uniformed students.

For Khuman Lampak and Lamboi Khongnangkhong the tickets are worth 20 rupees for adults and and 10 rupees for uniformed students. Tethered hot air balloon flights are priced at 500 rupees for adults and 200 rupees for uniformed students.

Tickets are also available at all venues of the event and at various counters at Kongba, Singjamei, Lilong, Kwakeithel, Keishampat, Uripok, Lalambung, Khoyathong and Lamlong, the release added.

Sangai population has increased with local support says Biren

By A Staff Reporter

IMPHAL | Nov 19

The state government has created history in the field of tourism by bringing in a positive change, said chief minister, N. Biren delivering the chief guest speech during the curtain raiser function of the Sangai festival today at YICC ground, Keibul Lamjao, Bishnupur.

The chief minister said that the seven-month old government’s commitment is to preserve and protect the history of the state and also to create new history.

Mentioning that Sangai population has increased mainly due hard work and efforts of the locals of Keibul Lamjao and forest department, Biren appreciated the works taken up by them. Saving and conserving Sangai would not have been be possible without their support, he added.

Highlighting various public beneficiary schemes and developmental works taken up by the new government, Biren said the government is working at its best level to compete with other states and foreign countries to surge ahead.  

He informed that around 100 investors will be visiting the state during the Sangai festival to invest in certain developmental projects. The state government is also all set to sign MoU with almost 20 companies and groups to take up developmental works in the state, he added.

Stating that tourism can bring economic development of the state with its uniqueness natural beauty, he appealed to the people of the state to give full cooperation, hospitality and make the tourist feel homely when they are visiting the state.

Biren further appealed to the people of the state not to call any kind of bandh or blockade as it give a negative image of the state. He asked the public to directly meet him or the minister concerned or MLA as and when problems arises.  

The chief minister announced that every year Sangai festival will be kicked off from Keibul Lamjao and assured the locals of Keibul Lamjao that the government will construct a new Junior High School at Keibul Lamjao very soon.

He said, “We need some sacrifice to march ahead like other developed states. The locals residing around Loktak Lake should cooperate with the government to make the state one of the most attractive tourist sites in the world.”

Later cultural shows were performed as a part of the curtain raiser function of the Sangai festival. The function was attended by MP, ministers, MLA, public leaders and high ranking officials of both civil and police.

Earlier the chief minister has inaugurated the Loktak Inland Transport Complex of the Loktak Development Complex at Sendra.

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DIMAPUR |Nov 19

Leaders of the Working Committee of the six Naga National Political Groups (NNPGs) returned to Dimapur today from New Delhi after signing ‘an agreement’.

Two days ago,  Dimapur based Nagaland Post had reported that the Working Committee of six NNPGs had signed ‘an agreement’.

However, the signing of the paper was not the final solution. Both the Working Committee of the six NNPGs and the Centre will negotiate based on the ‘agreement’ which was inked on November 17, sources said.

The 6 NNPGs are GPRN/NSCN, FGN, NNC (Parent Body), NPGN/NNC (NA), NSCN (R) and the NNC/GDRN (NA).

Meanwhile, according to the sources, 13 members of Working Committee of the six NNPGs were warmly received by a large number of people at Dimapur airport this afternoon as they returned from the national capital.

Meanwhile, former chief minister of Nagaland and Lok Sabha MP, Neiphiu Rio has termed the signing of the ‘agreement’ between the Centre and the Working Committee comprising of six NNPGs on November 17 New Delhi as a “welcome step in the right direction”.

“On behalf of the Nagas, I extend my sincerest gratitude to the government of India led by Narendra Modi, Prime Minister for once again recognising the political and historical rights of the Naga’s right to self-determine their future in consonance with their distinct identity,” Neiphiu Rio said.

He added that this is a significant step in our search for honourable resolution of the Naga political imbroglio. “I appeal to all the negotiating parties, especially the government of India to expedite the political dialogue and bring about a solution that is honourable, democratic and upholds the political rights of the people,” Rio added.

Neiphiu Rio also expressed happiness on the adoption of a 5-point resolution by the Parliamentary Working Committee on November 17 in Kohima with regard to the Naga political issue.

“Although I was unable to attend the meeting due to inclement weather which prevented me from landing at Kohima on the said day, I wholeheartedly endorse the resolutions,” Rio expressed. The Nagas have been a strife-torn people for the last more than 60 years and now is the time for peace to reign in the land, and in our hearts, he added.

Rio continued, “As the Nagas stand at a crucial juncture in our history – at the crossroads between lasting peace coupled with progressive development, and the path to chaos and self-destruction – I pray that wisdom prevails and that the Nagas choose the former.”

By A Staff Reporter

IMPHAL | Nov 19

A ceremony to felicitate Rajyogini Brahma Kumari Sheela, sub-zone in charge of Prajapita Brahma Kumaris Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalaya North East, Guwahati was held at Marwari Dharmasala here today as part of the organisation’s golden jubilee celebration.

Education minister Thokchom Radheshyam Singh attending the function as chief guest said that there will be no peace of mind without instilling love and compassion. 

Radheshyam said he came to learn from the Brahmakumaris, and not as an education minister. Pointing out the importance of developing positive attitudes and good thoughts in human, he said nowadays people are more focussed on grooming the outer beauty.

He said more importantly beautifying the mind is ignored by most people. The minister appreciated the Brahmakumaris for their contribution towards creating a peaceful society free of conflicts and violence.

In these crucial times Rajyoga meditation in our daily routine will act as a tool for creating positive wave, he said.

Rajgogini Brahma Kumari Sheela as the special guest said that the karma is important for positive actions and humanity for peaceful co-existence in our society. She stressed on the need for a positive change saying that we are children of one God and good karma will pave the way to a happy, balanced life in future.

Medical superintendent of Shija Hospital, Langol, Dr. S. Jugindra and dean (Academic), JNIMS, Prof. W. Gyaneshwar Singh and president of Indian Medical Association, Manipur, Dr. Kh. Sulochana Devi attended the function as presidium members.

Founder of Divya Jyoti Ashram, Changangei, Uchekon,Imphal, Ch. Jamini Devi, vice-president of Manipur Mahila Kalyan Samiti, Dewlahland, Imphal, M. Pramodini Devi, professor of department of psychiatry, RIMS, Dr. R. K. Lenin Singh, retired staff of M.U. L. Nabakumar Mangang and other officials from different professions also attended the programme.

Rajyogini Brahma Kumari Sheela has been looking after the operations of over 100 branches in the Northeast and Bangladesh. She joined the Brahma Kumari in 1959 at the age of 10 and helped establish Brahma Kumaris centres in the Northeast.