Power dept set for new incarnation

The State’s Power Department is all set to transform itself as a corporation from the first week of February even as Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh, who is in charge of Power Department has issued strong instructions to engineers of the department to…

The State’s Power Department is all set to transform itself as a corporation from the first week of February even as Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh, who is in charge of Power Department has issued strong instructions to engineers of the department to strictly monitor the department’s dif ferent programmes Source The Sangai Express

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Convention on school education held at Saikul

A ‘one day Convention on school Education was held today at Model English Higher Secondary School, Saikul with over 100 delegations drawn from village authorities, youth clubs and concerned school headmasters headmistress within the jurisdiction of KSO…

A ‘one day Convention on school Education was held today at Model English Higher Secondary School, Saikul with over 100 delegations drawn from village authorities, youth clubs and concerned school headmasters headmistress within the jurisdiction of KSO Saikul Block Source The Sangai Express

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Union serves ultimatum

Demanding service regularisation of work charged and muster roll emplo yees ahead of State Electricity Department becoming a corpo ration, Manipur Electricity Employees’ union said not honouring its demand will constrain the Union to launch various for…

Demanding service regularisation of work charged and muster roll emplo yees ahead of State Electricity Department becoming a corpo ration, Manipur Electricity Employees’ union said not honouring its demand will constrain the Union to launch various forms of agitation Source The Sangai Express

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Ministry Uturn set to clear project hurdles

A complete U turn in a matter of one month by the Union Mi nistry for Tribal Affairs MOTA on the application of the Forest Rights Act FRA now promises to remove hur dles before the controversial Mapithel Multipurpose Project in Manipur, which has b…

A complete U turn in a matter of one month by the Union Mi nistry for Tribal Affairs MOTA on the application of the Forest Rights Act FRA now promises to remove hur dles before the controversial Mapithel Multipurpose Project in Manipur, which has been under construction without mandatory green clearances for eight years Source The Sangai Express Courtesy The Hindu

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5yr old girl found dead

For the se cond time in less than ten days, Churachandpur today witness ed another sensational murder as a 5 year old girl who had gone missing since early yes terday was found dead and half naked, suggesting possibility of sexual abuse before she was …

For the se cond time in less than ten days, Churachandpur today witness ed another sensational murder as a 5 year old girl who had gone missing since early yes terday was found dead and half naked, suggesting possibility of sexual abuse before she was done to death Source The Sangai Express S Singlianmang Guite

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Tuinuphai bodies refute, recount events

Refuting claims and reports about some villagers of Tuinuphai in Ccpur district fleeing the village last month over a reported land dispute case, Tuinuphai VA, Youth Club, KNP, KKP and Local Church Committee have clarified that there are no refugees fr…

Refuting claims and reports about some villagers of Tuinuphai in Ccpur district fleeing the village last month over a reported land dispute case, Tuinuphai VA, Youth Club, KNP, KKP and Local Church Committee have clarified that there are no refugees from Tuinuphai as reported in the media Source The Sangai Express

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Naga CSOs to meet Karbis, Ahoms

The Naga civil societies have resolved to hold people to people dialogue with the Karbi civil societies, the Peace Forum and Ahoms as a move to ease the Rengma Karbi ethnic tension Source The Sangai Express Newmai News Network

The Naga civil societies have resolved to hold people to people dialogue with the Karbi civil societies, the Peace Forum and Ahoms as a move to ease the Rengma Karbi ethnic tension Source The Sangai Express Newmai News Network

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Forum urges for treatment policy

The Hepatitis Forum Manipur has urged the Government to find out the number of people infected by hepatitis C virus HCV and formulate a treatment policy Source The Sangai Express

The Hepatitis Forum Manipur has urged the Government to find out the number of people infected by hepatitis C virus HCV and formulate a treatment policy Source The Sangai Express

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Semas sever ties with NSCNIM

The Sumi Sema Naga com munity has decided to sever all ties with the NSCN IM in Na galand, following the incident of alleged attempted rape and murder of passengers by cadres of the outfit Source The Sangai Express

The Sumi Sema Naga com munity has decided to sever all ties with the NSCN IM in Na galand, following the incident of alleged attempted rape and murder of passengers by cadres of the outfit Source The Sangai Express

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Disabled but gritty, doll maker pledges to donate organ

Having endured difficulties of living with physical disability herself, wheel chair bonded doll maker Birla Soibam is hopeful that donating her body to a medical institution will facilitate less fortunate ones live more conveniently Source The Sanga…

Having endured difficulties of living with physical disability herself, wheel chair bonded doll maker Birla Soibam is hopeful that donating her body to a medical institution will facilitate less fortunate ones live more conveniently Source The Sangai Express

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Churachandpur, Chandel get NERCOMP sop

Phase III of the North East Region Com munity Resource management Programme NERCOMP , a project funded by the North Eastern Council, has been for mally launched in Churachandpur and Chandel districts with the official launch function held today at MFD…

Phase III of the North East Region Com munity Resource management Programme NERCOMP , a project funded by the North Eastern Council, has been for mally launched in Churachandpur and Chandel districts with the official launch function held today at MFDC auditorium, Palace Compound Source The Sangai Express

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Tarao Tribe Union conference underway

The 18th General Conference of Tarao Tribe Union TTU has started since January 7 at Bukthrol Village, Chandel District under the theme, Unity and Responsibility Source The Sangai Express

The 18th General Conference of Tarao Tribe Union TTU has started since January 7 at Bukthrol Village, Chandel District under the theme, Unity and Responsibility Source The Sangai Express

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Annexation of Manipur 1949 released

A newly published book titled Annexation of Manipur 1949 edited by Aheibam Koireng Singh and Shukhdeba Sharma Hanjabam was released today at Academic Staff College, Manipur University Source The Sangai Express

A newly published book titled Annexation of Manipur 1949 edited by Aheibam Koireng Singh and Shukhdeba Sharma Hanjabam was released today at Academic Staff College, Manipur University Source The Sangai Express

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Korean Drama Dr. Hur Jun Ki Sachi Daastan Traveling to India

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                                                         DR. HUR JUN KI SACHI DAASTAN TRAVELING TO INDIA

January, 2014: The Korean Pop Culture, popularly known as “Korean Wave” has made a strong impact across the world. K-wave dramas are known to have influenced a large audience and have increased viewership worldwide. Korean Cultural Centre, India and DD Bharati will bring to India the most famous South Korean Drama based on the life of legendary doctor, Hur Jun, titled ‘Dr. Hur Jun ki Sachi Daastan’. The show dubbed in Hindi will be telecasted from 13th January, 2014 on DD Bharati from Monday to Friday7 pm – 8pm. Showcase of Hur Jun series in India is an effort to continue and enhance the cultural exchange between the two countries.

Hur Jun, based on the real life incidents of Dr. Hur Jun of South Korea, saw tremendous success across the globe. The serial took the Koreans back to their history and re-instilled the faith in the traditional Korean medicines. It will mark an important step in India to familiarize the Indian audiences with the Korean culture, history and medicinal procedures. Hur Jun, who was born as an illegitimate son of a nobleman, met a renowned physician named Eui-tae Yu, who taught him medicine. With the help of the knowledge gained, he selflessly devoted himself to heal the sick. Hur Jun faced many social barriers and struggling against them all, he went on to become the Emperor’s physician. He also compiled a book called Dongui Bogam, literally ‘Mirror of the Eastern Medicine’, published in 1613. The book became the Bible of Medicine in Korea and is also listed on UNESCO’s Memory of the World Programme in July 2009.

This Korean Drama will highlight the contemporary Korean culture and provide basic information on its history. Although the diplomatic relation is 40 years old but the cultural relationship goes back to 2000 years” said, Mr Kim Kum Pyoung, Director of the Korean Cultural Centre, India. “It has been our endeavor to bring the cultures of different countries to the viewers of DD Bharati, and DD Bharati has made very good and intensive efforts to connect with different missions, embassies, cultural centers, countries to be able to take this forward.  We are happy that India-Korea diplomatic relations has successfully completed 40 years of friendship last year. We hope to enhance the awareness of Indian viewers and enrich their knowledge of East Asia in general and South Korea in particular.” says Usha Bhasin, Channel Head, DD Bharati, India.

The influence of Korean culture can easily be seen amongst the Indians especially the youngsters who have adopted the Korean ways, culture and language in their everyday lives. Apart from K-Pop music and dance, Korean dramas have also found great popularity amongst them.

The telecast of ‘Dr. Hur Jun ki Sachi Daastan’ is a new initiative of DD Bharati which will focus on enriching the Korean culture & tradition among Indian audience. The aim to telecast the programmes of other countries is to familiarize the Indian audiences with Music, Dance, Tourism, Heritage and Culture of the different countries. The programme will be broadcasted in Hindi language suiting the majority of Indian audience. Korean dramas have been immensely successful in capturing the attention and entrenching the heart of the Indians and DD Bharati is looking forward to a huge response this time as well.

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Five-year-old found dead; rape suspected

By Alex Guite CCPUR, January 8: Around 7.30 am today the collective conscience of Lamka denizens was hurt and shocked when the body of five year old girl was recovered from under a bridge on the Lanva bridge. The lifeless … Continue reading

By Alex Guite

CCPUR, January 8: Around 7.30 am today the collective conscience of Lamka denizens was hurt and shocked when the body of five year old girl was recovered from under a bridge on the Lanva bridge.

The lifeless body of five year old, Zizinmoo daughter of Moowin of Ngathal, Lamka was found this morning under a bridge behind a bamboo grove of Ngathal village.

Later the body was picked up by the Churachandpur police and deposited at the CCpur District Hospital morgue.

Neighbours said the girl had remained untraceable since 9 am yesterday and after search parties bear no fruit, the parents had lost all hope until the body was found this morning.

A local said that the girl could have died after falling from the Ngathal Bridge into the Lanva River bank, however, the argument has been nullified as witnesses said her private parts were found exposed with blood, which pointed towards the possibility of rape.

Meanwhile, SP of CCpur, Mankhogin Haokip and SDPO David Piaklian rushed to the CCpur Hospital morgue and took stock of the situation.

The SP also assessed the next course of steps to be taken up regarding the case.

He also said that the police will register an FIR and take up a case which means that the body will be taken to Imphal for forensic test to determine the possibility of rape.

The police also refrained the media persons from taking the picture of the girl considering the seriousness of the matter.

Meanwhile, the police had also conducted a search operation at the Nathal Veng area.

A local identified as Khualpu said that the culprit need to be caught at the earliest and punish in such a manner that no crime of this magnitude is repeated.

It may be mentioned that the chairman of ADCC Langkhanpau Guite, while meeting with the pressmen yesterday lamented the pathetic condition of CCpur where communal harmony, moral values have been decreasing, while crimes, mob violence and obstructing law enforcers have been prevalent.

He had also appealed to all for a collective effort to stop such unwanted happenings.

The unanimous opinion in CCpur today is that action must be initiated at the soonest.

Meanwhile, chairman of Manipur Alliance for Child Right (MACR) CCpur Chapter, Rev Dr Nicky Thanga said the alliance will see to it that such crimes are not repeated.

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Road Safety Week

Manipur is observing Road Safety Week now and we should take advantage of the occasion to ponder the reasons behind the increase in number of road mishaps and fatalities in our localities. The works minister Dr Kh Ratan while speaking … Continue reading

Manipur is observing Road Safety Week now and we should take advantage of the occasion to ponder the reasons behind the increase in number of road mishaps and fatalities in our localities. The works minister Dr Kh Ratan while speaking at one of the functions on Tuesday rightly pointed out that in addition to the need for smooth road surfaces, there is an emergent need to expand many of the important roads to accommodate the drastic rise in numbers of vehicles as their width have remained more or less the same to what it was decades ago. Moreover, modern vehicles have improved cruise control that allows vehicles to travel at phenomenally faster speed and sadly raised the chances of crashing into each other or other moving or stationary objects.  

But the mainstay for lessening the rate or road accidents is the law enforcement and the power vested to them. The mishaps can be lessened and even avoided by enforcing effective laws. Jumping the question whether the traffic rules in Manipur are adequate or not, we have to accept that strict enforcement of existing traffic laws or their adherence by the commuters have not been observed in Imphal city or for that matter elsewhere in the state. Policemen in charge of traffic regulations are mostly unaware of the content of the rule book that defines how they should administer the traffic and many of them engaged in dishonest tactics to extort money from vehicle owners. Also, people pay no heed to the traffic rules because they do not feel the threat of punishment. Or being chased till they are caught for wrongdoing on the road as the number of personnel in charge of traffic control is disproportionate to the number of vehicles plying. Thus, there is an urgent need to increase the size of traffic police. The avoidance of the matter by the administration so far is bewildering, specially in the backdrop of the non-stop recruitment of armed personnel and police modernization works. A stronger traffic force and stricter laws will create deterrents for people breaking traffic rules.    

Overriding the minister’s views on road widening will be unwise, because it is an accurate observation. There are many segments in Imphal where traffic congestion is very high and the frequency of vehicles running into each other is very high as well, even though fatalities may be very rare. Widening of roads will also create space for footpaths and lessen the risks of pedestrian getting hit. In our state some of the roads are so narrow that in areas with heavy volume of traffic flow the pedestrians and vehicles practically move side by side. There will also be no disagreement on the fact that majority of the accidents are caused by careless and high speed driving, i.e when the drivers accelerate the speed of their vehicles undesirably or there is diversion of attention caused by talking on the phone, feeling drowsy or pre-occupation with other things while driving. Drunk driving is a serious offence and another major cause for accidents. Reasons which appeared less serious like ignoring traffic signals or priority rights of other drivers or treading on the wrong direction and the conditions of the vehicles themselves are also major contributing factors. The problems caused by the inferior vehicles should be given due importance as many vehicles in Manipur are second hand ones bought from other states.  In conclusion, the administration should reckon that traffic accidents are big problems which are better prevented. As a means for its achievement, the administration should take up road safety campaigns and ensure the participation and active involvement of as many people as possible. Children could be given early exposure and be disciplined about traffic rules in their schools itself. 

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Without care, Hep-C patients suffering

By Shyam Waikhom IMPHAL, January 8: Due to lack of awareness on Hepatitis-C, the infection rate has increased even among the general population in Manipur. This assumes great significance as till now the Union and state governments have no proper … Continue reading

By Shyam Waikhom

IMPHAL, January 8: Due to lack of awareness on Hepatitis-C, the infection rate has increased even among the general population in Manipur. This assumes great significance as till now the Union and state governments have no proper treatment guidelines and preventive measures to control the onslaught of this dangerous disease.

Moreover, there is no proper survey data of people living with Hepatitis-C and its mortality rate in Manipur. The condition is so moving that people living with Hepatitis-C consider themselves waiting for their last breath. They have no hope of recovery and many lives have been lost due to co-infection of HIV and Hep C.

In an exclusive interview with people living with the disease at the office premise of Community Network for Empowerment (CoNE), it was found that there are no specific programmes for them being taken up by the responsible authorities of the state and Central governments. In comparison, there is second line treatment available for People Living AIDS. Hepatitis – C is considered more dangerous than HIV/AIDS and its chances of transmission are very high as the virus can survive for more than seven days in the open atmosphere.

Patients infected with Hepatitis – C said the information about the epidemic is very less and the awareness campaign and treatment guidelines for its prevention being taken by concerned authorities like the National Aids Control Organisation, Manipur AIDS Control Society and state health department are found to be insufficient.  

In his honest confession a patient said that since super specialist doctors are not available, he and other patients have hesitation in taking the vaccination and suspect whether the treatment is capable of saving their lives or not.

Interferons injection and Ribavirin tablet are to be taken in combination for treatment of this disease. There 6 genotypes among them, genotype 1 and 4 requires injection for 48 weeks and genotype 2and 3 for six months regularly.

The advantages and disadvantages of the treatment is that interferons may cause transient bone marrow suppression resulting in reduced white blood cell and/or red blood cell counts (leucopenia and anemia, respectively). Ribavirin particularly may cause destruction of red blood cells (hemolysis) in people with kidney failure. Ribavirin also accumulates in the testicles and ovaries and causes birth defects.

Response to treatment is higher in acute hepatitis infection than chronic infection. However, many experts prefer to hold off treatment for 8-12 weeks to see whether the patient eliminates the virus without
 treatment, according to reports.

Combination antiviral therapy with interferons injection and Ribavirin tablet has been the mainstay of hepatitis C treatment, said one of the patients.

Unfortunately, interferon is not widely available globally and it is not always well tolerated. Some virus genotypes respond better to interferon than others, and many people who take interferon do not finish their treatment.  This means that while hepatitis C is generally considered to be a curable disease, for many people this is not a reality.

He further mentioned that treatment is very expensive costing upto Rs 7/8 lakhs but now it has decreased a little to Rs 4 lakhs without testing charges and totaled approximately around Rs 5 lakhs for treatment. This is an unaffordable amount for many poor persons.

Now, Hepatitis-C testing is mandatory for starting ART treatment though there is no consultant advice for the Hept-C patients except the suggestion for relinquishing alcohol and pork. A little hope was lighted when Ram Muivah as principal secretary of health announced the state illness fund that have a reimbursement policy of upto a maximum of Rs 1.5 lakhs.

The question is how far this small provision under this scheme has been successful in Manipur. Recently there was no positive response for reimbursement for a case of Hept-C treatment even though the documents had been submitted three–four months back.

According to the Rastriya Ayoghieya Nidhi a central sponsored scheme this is a total discrimination and against the persons with the disease as the treatment of government employees can be reimbursed very easily.

Here, Pharma companies must not play monopoly in medicine sale and accordingly in treatment and diagnostic process. The government should take some initiatives for the people with Hept-C because this is also a health issue. If the government continues to show disparity then the lives of the patients will be affected. The needs of the hour is to include patient with ART card for the state illness fund, provide latest investigation and comfortable testing equipment, awareness campaign by the concern authority, an expert advisor or counselor for Hept-C in the ART or ICTC centre. If the government does not contain the spread of Hep-C in time, it can become the most dangerous epidemic disease, far worse than HIV/AIDS.

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State girl rescued from Delhi

IMPHAL, January 8: A rescued minor girl reached her home state escorted by Delhi Police on January 5 at 9 pm, according to the Child Welfare Committee, Senapati. A statement of the CWC said that on January 6 at 8.00 … Continue reading

IMPHAL, January 8: A rescued minor girl reached her home state escorted by Delhi Police on January 5 at 9 pm, according to the Child Welfare Committee, Senapati.

A statement of the CWC said that on January 6 at 8.00 am, four Delhi Police personnel including two women personnel led by Vinesh Kumar of Sarojini Nagar PS, Delhi handed over the minor girl at Imphal, who was rescued from the clutches of her employer who lives in Netaji Nagar Apartment, Delhi on October 28 2013.

The victimised minor girl hails from Senapati, it said.

The victim was received by chairperson and members of the CWC Senapati and chairperson, CWC Imphal East, it said before adding that the girl was later put up at Punya shelter home for girls at Thanmeiband as arranged by the state Social Welfare Department.

On the following day, CWC members of Senapati took the minor girl to Senapati and handed over to Hope Centre Senapati for care and protection during the period of pending enquiry, it said.

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