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State directed to submit counter affidavit within three-weeks in RIMS encroachment PIL

IMPHAL, November 3: The State government once again failed to submit its counter affidavit in a PIL case regarding erection of churches within the RIMS compound today, resulting in a

IMPHAL, November 3: The State government once again failed to submit its counter affidavit in a PIL case regarding erection of churches within the RIMS compound today, resulting in a division bench of the Manipur High Court comprising of Chief Justice Laxmikant Mohapatra and justice N Kotishwar directing the State to submit it within three weeks time.

It may be mentioned that former Manipur State AIDS Control Society (MACS) project director Dr Khomdon Singh Lisam, a resident of southern Palace Compound, Palace Road Imphal had filed the PIL before the court (PIL no 19 of 2013) against illegal encroachment inside the RIMS complex referring to Supreme Court’s ruling against erection of religious structure on educational institute owned by the government.

The petition had stated in his PIL that the construction of two churches inside the RIMS campus is illegal and as such pleaded the court for a direction to the authority respondent, the director of RIMS for speedy eviction of the un-authorised occupants under the provisions of the Manipur Public Premises (Eviction of un-authorised occupants) Act, 1978.

The PIL has also prayed for providing a temporary space for gathering of family members of patients in the hospital and make earnest prayer to God by Hindus and namaz by Muslims so long as the Christians are performing invocation and benediction with chapel services in the existing churches inside the RIMS campus not to deny equality before law under Article 14 (read with Article 15, 19, 25 and 26 of the Constitution of India.

Of the 11 respondents, respondent no 10 and 12 namely Lamphel Rongmei Baptist Church and Lamphel Baptist Church had submitted their counter affidavits in the PIL to the court on July 25, 2014 through their respective pastors.

However, respondent no 1 the State of Manipur represented by the Chief Secretary, Respondent No. 5, the Commissioner (Revenue) Government of Manipur, Respondent No. 6 Deputy Commissioner, Imphal West, Respondent No. 7 Deputy Settlement Officer, Respondent No. 8 the Survey and Settlement Officer, Directorate of Settlement & Land Revenue are yet to submit their counter affidavits.

During today’s hearing, advocate Th Manihar Singh represented the petitioner while advocate general Th Ibohal Singh stood for the respondents.

Disqualification case filed against Langthabal MLA

Imphal, November 3: Amidst the disqualification cases slapped on 10 MLAs under the Tenth Schedule at the Tribunal Court of the Speaker of the State Legislative Assembly, another fresh case

Imphal, November 3: Amidst the disqualification cases slapped on 10 MLAs under the Tenth Schedule at the Tribunal Court of the Speaker of the State Legislative Assembly, another fresh case has been filed against Langthabal MLA Karam Shyam.

Sources said that the case has been filed on October 18 at around 11:55 am before Speaker Th Lokeshor by three members from two political parties of Manipur. The case filed is to initiate a disqualification proceeding against Langthbal MLA Karam Shyam under paragraph 2(1)(a) of the Tenth Schedule r/w Article 191(2) of the Constitution of India and relevant provisions of Manipur Legislature Assembly Rule 1986.

The cases were filed by Lok Janshakti Party worker Kh Vimal, BJP workers N Momon Meitei and K Sharatchandra. The complainants mentioned that Karam Shyam was elected as an MLA of Thangthabal AC in a Lok Janashakti Party ticket in Tenth Manipur General Assembly Election, 2012.

Later, he was appointed as one of the National general secretaries after being declared as a star campaigner in several assembly elections outside Manipur.

Earlier before the LJP joined the NDA for the second time on March 3 this year, it was an ally of the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) headed by the INC which formed the government at the centre from 2008-2013.

It is however unfortunate that Karam Shyam had been supporting the Congress led government at the state which contravenes with the decision of the party which has been functioning at the national level, the complainants said.

In the present day coalition politics with the decision of the political party leader to change the alliance, the members/legislators must also go along with the leader otherwise it would be tantamount to defying the party, entailing disciplinary action or disqualification proceeding, they further stated in their complaint.

It may be recalled here that the Tribunal of the Speaker under the Tenth Schedule is continuing with the hearings of disqualification. There are five disqualification cases against MSCP MLAs who joined INC filed by the MSCP led by Adim Pamei. The Speaker is also hearing cases against five AITC MLAs who are charged with indulging in anti-party act.

Manipur’s lost sons: Why Irom’s fight against AFSPA is in 15th year – Hindustan Times

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Manipur’s lost sons: Why Irom’s fight against AFSPA is in 15th year
Hindustan Times
For many mothers in Manipur, losing a son to a decades-old conflict in the state is not unusual: According to a report submitted in March 2012 by Manipuri rights groups, they lost 1,497 sons in encounters with security forces between 1979 and May 2012, …

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Manipur's lost sons: Why Irom's fight against AFSPA is in 15th year
Hindustan Times
For many mothers in Manipur, losing a son to a decades-old conflict in the state is not unusual: According to a report submitted in March 2012 by Manipuri rights groups, they lost 1,497 sons in encounters with security forces between 1979 and May 2012, …

and more »

What had happened to Manipur ? – E-Pao.net

E-Pao.netWhat had happened to Manipur ?E-Pao.netInterestingly, he was not to exercise the functions for the purposes of Manipur. These words in the Instrument of Accession were not simply put by the authors of the Instrument. Before going further into …

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What had happened to Manipur ?
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Interestingly, he was not to exercise the functions for the purposes of Manipur. These words in the Instrument of Accession were not simply put by the authors of the Instrument. Before going further into the detail, one has to ask the question: Why …

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Letter to the Editor: Rising Tide of MDR-TB in state and Loopholes in Government TB department

Naharol Choukhathanba Kanglup, Uripok,Imphal Dated:-27/10/2014 Ref:- 702-271014 “Rising Tide of MDR-TB in state and Loopholes in Government TB department” In a shrinking world where diseases know no boundaries. The severe global

Naharol Choukhathanba Kanglup, Uripok,Imphal
Dated:-27/10/2014 Ref:- 702-271014

“Rising Tide of MDR-TB in state and Loopholes in Government TB department”

In a shrinking world where diseases know no boundaries. The severe global TB epidemic poses a direct threat to all the countries. It is estimated that (1/3) of the world population (2 billions) is infected with Bacillus, although the majority of these cases are latent or asymptomatic. About 3.6% of new tuberculosis (TB) patients in the world have multi-Drug resistant strain(MDR-TB) level are much higher about 20% in those previously treated for TB. About 10% MDR-TB cases also resistance to the two important Second-line drug classes,or Extensively drug-resistant TB(XDR-TB).World Health Organization (WHO) estimated that there about 4,50,000 new (incident)MDR-TB cases in the world in 2012.More than 60% of the cases occurred in China, India &Russia. While India was home to 73,000 patient with MDR-TB.

WHAT ARE MDR-TB, XDR-TB AND RR-TB ?

TB organisms resistant to the antibiotics used in its treatment are widespread and occur in all countries surveyed. Drug resistance emerges as a result of inadequate treatment and once TB organisms acquire resistance they can spread from person to person in the same way as drug-sensitive TB.

Multidrug-resistant TB (MDR-TB) is caused by organisms that are resistant to at least the two most effective anti-TB drugs, isoniazid and rifampicin.
Extensively drug-resistant TB (XDR-TB) is a form of TB caused by organisms that are resistant to isoniazid and rifampicin (i.e. MDR-TB) as well as any fluoroquinolone and any of the second–line anti-TB injectable drugs (amikacin, kanamycin or capreomycin).
Rifampicin-resistant TB (RR-TB) is caused by organisms that are resistant to rifampicin, with or without resistance to other drugs. Both MDR-TB and XDR-TB are forms of RR-TB.
These forms of TB do not respond to the standard six month treatment with first-line anti-TB drugs and can take two years or more to treat with drugs that are less effective, more toxic and more expensive. [© WHO October 2013 (GTB number C7)]

As of our state is concern TB department is like a sinking Titanic in the middle of spreading MDR-TB epidemic .Through Revised National Tuberculosis Control Programme (RNTCP) and WHO-DOTS guideline TB patient are receiving free medicine according to the plan. In this the patient have to eat 12,000 pills for 24-28 months along with daily injection kanamycin or capreomycin for 1^st six months(WHO- DOTS guideline).Some of the drugs like Cycloserine,Quinoline and/or etionamide cause severe side effect ranging from peripheral neuropathy ,psychiatric disturbance, ocular toxicity,renal toxicity, suicidal tendancy,severe depression and many more.

So for all of this, close monitoring of the patient is required along with regular counseling by a dedicated expert on this field. In our state there is no proper place for MDR-TB treatment where they can rely on as compare to other state of our country. As of now the Intermediate Reference Lab(IRL) R&D wing of Lamphelpat (Sound like Lincoln Lab of MIT ,USA) is the only hope and place where patient can work through. Interestingly the infrastructure is just small derelict condition huts which lean toward the well structure wall of Officer Club Lamphelpat. “What a great Juxtapose”.

Without proper places and facilities for close monitoring of the patient and proper counseling facility it is difficult to cure MDR-TB it is just like climbing Mt Everest without O2 cylinder. Instead of curing, more MDR-TB case will arises as MDR-TB is a purely man-made diseases due improper treatment , Wrong dosages or combination , premature termination due to lack of proper counseling and severe side effects. Even though Govt supply 12000 pills free of cost for curing MDR-TB it is becoming like near impossible. Dr R.K Laksana state TB Officer, Manipur informed that the “(MDR-TB) which surfaces due to improper and erratic use of Directly Observed Treatment (DOTS) has become a matter of serious concern and he also stated that among the 73 persons tested for MDR-TB in the state, a total of 28 persons have been tested positive which is about 38% as against country average rate of (12-18)% which is double the all India rate”.

Another severe problem face by MDR-TB patient is the daily injection of Kanamycin for 6 months. It is difficult to inject by family alone for 6 months as it required certain expertise in this field and the TB department are also not looking in this mater seriously and they just left to poor family. In these context for time being if the Govt and state TB department tie up with all private &Govt hospital to give the said injection for free of cost as part of Revised National Tuberculosis Control Programme (RNTCP) to MDR-TB patient by simply giving certain register ID,then it would be like a boon to patient and family and a stepping stone toward eradication of MDR-TB in the state .

TB can happen anywhere,in any community exposure can happen at school, at work at home while travelling, or anywhere that people are on close contact with one another.That why TB prevention is a public health priory for the Nation for everyone.For the hope of tomorrow for all TB patient a new drug called PaMZ is going to be tested for clinical trial under clinical named STAND (Shortning Treatment by Advancing Noval Drug) and it will be a game changer for all,as announced by Bill &Malinda Gates foundation .With these new drug the treatment time will be drastically reduced from 24 months to only just 6 months.

So let’s fight this deadly but curable disease united and wipe out from the face of the world. “Support the cause, toward free Multi-Drug resistant-TB (MDR-TB)”.Lastly I appeal the Government and state TB department/cell/center or whatsoever please try to see the MDR-TB matter seriously, lots of loophole is arise like injection case .If you didn’t act now then lot of MDR cases will arise in our state in the near future and please remember the quote “timely stitch save seven times”.

Yours sincerely
Huirem Bharat Meitei
Secretary
Naharol Choukhathanba Kanglup
Email: thinktank453@gmail.com

Meet 600 NGOS From Across 7 South Asian Countries

Innovations range within the area of: – Communication & Outreach, Social Commerce, Advocacy, Organizational Efficiency, Sustainable Development, Best Practices Of Mobile Usage, Best Practice Of Social Media Usage, Best Practice

We would like to share with you that we are hosting the 3rd eNGO Challenge Award on November 05th, at India Habitat Center in Delhi from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM followed by dinner. More than 100 NGOs will be demonstrated and select will be awarded. Many NGOs are congregating to share their innovations that have been changing the society and would change even more if we all encourage them, support them, and collaborate with them. Please do find time to attend, participate and energize the valuable gathering of innovative practices. You may register here: http://www.engochallenge.org/engo-challenge-south-asia-2014-registration-form/

1. Details of what’s happening is available at: http://www.engochallenge.org
2. 600 + NGOs participation
3. Participation from 7-8 Countries
4. 80+ Exhibitors giving LIVE demos of their innovations in 10 dedicated Pavilions

5. High power inauguration followed by 8 parallel interactive sessions covering areas of CSR and Crowd funding, Social Media for Non-Profit, NGO partnership and Digital Inclusion, Communication & Outreach, Social Commerce, Advocacy, Organizational Efficiency, Sustainable Development, Best Practices Of Mobile Usage, Best Practice Of Social Media Usage, Best Practice Of Radio & Video Usage.

Brief about the Award

The eNGO Challenge aspires to create an ecosystem of NGOs who are using Information Communication Technology (ICT) and digital media tools for good governance and practices benefiting societies and communities at large. The Challenge seeks to recognize, salute and honour NGOs using these mechanisms. The eNGO Challenge is a joint initiative of Public Interest Registry (PIR) and Digital Empowerment Foundation (DEF).

The Objectives Of The ENGO Challenge Includes:

To promote and encourage best ICT practices by NGOs for community development;

To create an ecosystem of NGOs who uses ICTs and digital media for good governance practice for community serving purpose ;

To create and build a network of NGOs into innovative ICT practices for learning, experience sharing and promote good practices;

To encourage bottom up NGO led local content development and population, information and community work experiences on ICT platforms through the web especially for wider access and partnership;

To advocate the wider need for good ICT practice among NGOs as the third sector working partner hand in hand with the public and the private sectors.

This year we received 307 nominations across 8 categories. Out of which, 102 were valid nominations. The virtual Jury members managed to filter 102 valid entries to 70 for the final evaluation by the grand jury. A panel of 8 jury members looked into the filtered nominations. The jury panel has selected 49+ finalists and winners who will be awarded and felicitated on November 05th, 2014.

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MMAB Bangalore – Ningol Chakouba celebrations – 9th November 2014

Dear All, The Manipuri Meitei Association Bangalore will be organising its annual Ningol Chakouba celebrations on the 9th of November 2014. For more details and registration, please click the link

Dear All,

The Manipuri Meitei Association Bangalore will be organising its annual Ningol Chakouba celebrations on the 9^th of November 2014.

For more details and registration, please click the link below.

http://ningolchakouba2014.splashthat.com/

Regards

Dinesh Wangkhem

Joint Secretary and Publicity & Communication Secretary

Manipuri Meitei Association Bangalore

NEFIS PR: Condemn whole Judicial Process and travesty of Irom Sharmila

North-East Forum for International Solidarity Date – 30th Oct 2014 Press-release North-East Forum for International Solidarity (NEFIS) condemns the whole Judicial Process and travesty of Irom Sharmila’s : North-East Forum

North-East Forum for International Solidarity
Date – 30^th Oct 2014
Press-release

North-East Forum for International Solidarity (NEFIS) condemns the whole Judicial Process and travesty of Irom Sharmila’s :

North-East Forum for International Solidarity (NEFIS) condemns the whole judicial process and travesty of Irom Sharmila. NEFIS is against this type of judicial procedure where a peaceful protester protesting against injustice and draconian law AFSPA is pulled to such harassment. It is an justice done to her even after a long fasting of 14 years. Not only the people of North-East but also the people all over the country should come together and fight against such Draconian law AFSPA, where the rights of humanity is being violated. And it is the high time that the Indian Government look forward to the demand of the movement and especially the protest of Irom Sharmila and this judicial travesty should be stop as earliest.

Also Today after the court hearing, a delegation of NEFIS also met Irom Sharmila and extended its Solidarity in support of Irom Sharmila’s struggle and for the Scraping of Arms Forces Special Power Act (AFSPA).

Chinglen Koumukchom (Convenor, North-East Forum for International Solidarity)
Contact: 7838983871

Hem Chandra Brahma (Media Coordinator, North-East Forum for International Solidarity)
Contact: 9818689635

Fitness sector witnesses growth in Manipur – E-Pao.net

Fitness sector witnesses growth in ManipurE-Pao.netThe trend of working out in gyms is fast catching up with the people of Manipur. As people increasingly become aware of the need to lead a healthy life, large number of gyms are opening up across the s…

Fitness sector witnesses growth in Manipur
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The trend of working out in gyms is fast catching up with the people of Manipur. As people increasingly become aware of the need to lead a healthy life, large number of gyms are opening up across the state. Be it Arambam Bobby or Khundrakpam …

Startup Weekend Imphal to be held on November 7

North East State’s first Startup Weekend Imphal event organized by outreach partners NIBIAA Consultancy, Dynamic Manipur and MIMS, MU with members from San Francisco, South Korea, Delhi and Manipur will be held on November 7 at Manipur Institute of Man…

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MDAVO to boycott

Due to the alleged unmindful attitude, lies and insincere dealings of the State Govt towards the Mapithel Dam affected villagers, the Mapithel Dam Affected Villages’ Organisation MDAVO has decided not to take up development programmes relating to the project initiated by the IFCD and Forest Dept in the affected area until the inherent rights of the affected tribal communities are honoured and their grievances are properly addressed through expert review committee Source The Sangai Express

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Lungnila death anniversary

Maram Students’ Union MKS expressed its profound remembrance to Baby Lt Source Hueiyen News Service

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TC Foundation to hold Film convention

Television Cine Foundation TC Foundation , Manipur will organise a Film Convention on November 9 at MFDC complex from 11 Source The Sangai Express

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Smuggled Juice seized, burnt

As many as 288 bottles of fruit juice with high alcohol content which were smuggled from Myanmar were seized by the 24 Assam Rifles personnel posted at Khudengthabi on Imphal Moreh road on October 31 last Source Hueiyen News Service

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Kohima Documentary Film fest inaugurated

The first Kohima Documentary Film Festival commenced here today with the screening of some internationally acclaimed documentaries at the state academy auditorium Source The Sangai Express Press Trust of India

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Role of clubs women folks in developing society vital Minister Mirabai

The Golden Jubilee celebration of Moirang Hanuba Youth Development Club MHYDC was celebrated at its premises located at Sagolband Tera, Imphal West with Social Welfare Minister AK Mirabai attending as the chief guest Source Hueiyen News Service

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Workshop for teachers on Meetei Mayek proficiency inaugurated

A 10 day workshop on Meetei Mayek proficiency for teachers of Manipuri MIL and Elective Manipuri for classes XI and XII organised jointly by MEELAL, Council of Higher Secondary Education, Manipur and All Manipur Recognised Private Schools’ Welfare As…

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BJP Membership Year, 2014

BJP is celebrating the year 2015 as ‘Membership year for the party’ Source Hueiyen News Service

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