Manipur News

IMPHAL, November 4: A cease-work strike of Imphal Municipal Council employees demanding revised pay under the Sixth Pay Commission entered the second day today.

The strike has been called by the Imphal Municipal Employees Union, IMEU.

Speaking to IFP in this regard, a spokesperson of the union said their demand was first made in December 2013.

Some months back, an agreement was signed between the IMC chairperson, executive officer and the union assuring to meet the demand, however, the agreement is yet to be turn into action till date, he said.

Now, the union is being told that since there is no money to bear the revised pay under the sixth pay commission for the IMC employees, the authorities will issue an order to provide the revised pay only when there is enough fund, he continued.

However, even the order is yet to be issued, he lamented.

The cease-work strike has been launched against the indifference of the authorities and will be continued until their demand is met, he said before adding that the union has altogether 216 members including sweepers with regular post.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/11/imc-employees-ceasework-strike-continues/

IMPHAL, November 4: Association of the Tiddim Road Commercial Vehicle Transport Society (ATRCVTS) has sought intervention of the State government regarding the ban of winger service along Tiddim Road.

Speaking to media persons in Imphal, secretary of the society, M Oken said a JAC formed in connection with an accident at Ningthoukhong area occurring on September 30 evening has banned passenger service of the Tata Wingers along the route since October 31.

He said a case was registered regarding the incident with the concerned police, and an investigation is on.

Statements of various individuals including that of the association’s president, secretary and time keeper have also been recorded, he continued.

Owing to the ban, passenger service along the road has been greatly hit, especially the Tata Winger services along the Imphal-CCpur, Imphal-Thanga, Imphal-Moirang, Imphal-Wangoo and Imphal-Kumbi routes, he said.

The government is urged to bring a solution to the issue and end the impasse at the earliest, he said.

The association is ready to support every action of the police in finding the culprit who is still at large, he said.

Unless the government intervenes in the matter as appealed and bring a solution, the association would be compelled to launch its own agitations, he continued.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/11/passenger-vehicle-body-calls-for-govts-intervention-against-ban-on-service/

IMPHAL, November 4: Manipur Islamic Publication released six books which are translations from Islamic texts into Manipuri, in a function at the Manipur Press Club here today.

While speaking on the occasion, Manipur Advocate’s Legal Services Organisation general secretary Rabi Khan said that Quran is not only for the Muslims but is meant for all of mankind.

He further said that even the Muslim society is not well aware of the importance and value of what is contained in the Quran and that is why a number of crimes and several others issues are prevailing in our society today.

It is high time for the Muslim society to learn the good ideas in the Quran, he adds.

He also appreciated the translator who produced such a book in the service for the society with great dedication and sacrifice.

The names of the books are Sachcha Deen-1 written by Afzal Huissain and translated into Manipuri by Md Abdul Barik, the Purpose and Duty of the Muslim Ummah written by Maulana Sayyid Abul A’le Maududi translated by Muhammad Nurul Islam, the Golden Necklace-1 written by Mateen Tariz Baghpati and translated by Arshad Khan, Islam Calls You written by Abdullah Adiyar and translated by S M Islam, Islam for Children written by Ahmad Von Denffer and translated by Md Abdul Barik and Virtuous Women-1 wriiten by Mateen Tariq Baghpati and translated by Md Abdul Barik.

The book release function was also graced by Professor Janab Khan, retired additional director education (U), United Manipuri Muslim Women Development Organisation president Anwari Nurjahan , Chaoyaima Higher Secondary vice president Nurul Islam, Public Hospital director and Thambal Academy founder Md Wahazuddin.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/11/manipuri-translation-of-islamic-texts-released/

IMPHAL, November 4: A personnel of the Territorial Army was killed in a grenade attack at the 165th Territorial Army battalion post at the Old Airport, Koirengei last night even as another unexploded grenade was recovered from inside a barrack this morning.

The Old Airport falls under the jurisdiction of Heingang Police and is located opposite to Luwangshangbam Mamang Leikai also known as the Houtabi.

The deceased is identified as lance naik (No 15573117-W) of the 107 Engineer Regiment Jagga Singh son of Mithu Singh of Behman Kaur Singh, Talwadi Sabo, Bhatinda Punjab.

Unidentified miscreants hurled the grenades towards the barracks from the highway roadside around 8.15pm, police said before adding that a grenade fell over the tarpolin covering their temporary barrack and exploded.

Jagga was hit by shrapnel on his upper belly and left chest.

He was rushed to the Leimakhong Military Hospital but died at the hospital around 9:10pm.

Meanwhile, Imphal East police commandos led by inspector Vaiphei and a team of the Heingang Police arrived at the spot soon after getting information of the blast along with a State bomb expert team and retrieved another Chinese made hand grenade found from inside the barrack this morning.

The State police team disposed the grenade near the post around 9:30am today, and a case has been registered regarding the attack with the Heingang Police.

Post mortem of the victim has been conducted at the JNIMS morgue today.

It is also learnt that a last salute and a wreath laying ceremony for the slain personnel will be held tomorrow at the Imphal Airport at 11:30am before being flown home.

According to the police, some personnel under the Red Shield Division were attached with the 107 Engineer Regiment since some days back as the 165 Bn TA had some construction works to be undertaken.

The personnel were staying in temporary tarpolin covered barracks along the boundary fencing of the post along the highway, informed the police.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/11/grenade-attack-on-territorial-army-post-kills-personnel/

JIRIBAM, Nov 4: The SK Thadou group of United Tribal Liberation Army (UTLA) observed its 5th Reformation Day today at the outfit’s designated camp of Leisangphai, Muktokhal under the sub-division of Tousem, Tamenglong district.

The S.K. group of UTLA is a signatory of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the government and are presently lodged at their designated camp.

During today’s observation, cadres of the outfit paid rich tributes to departed cadres of the outfit namely Haopu alias Maxx, capt. Lulun alias Prem, sgt Paotinlam alias Thender, lt corp Lalgin alias Don, lt corp Kailun alias George, lt corp Seineo alias Yesper during 2010 to 2014.

Speaking to media persons, SK Thadou, chairman of the outfit expressed that the cadres who lost their lives were not killed by anyone but by the rival faction UTLA (Robert).

He also added that such killing and blood bath would not be able to bring peace in the area.

Meanwhile he also shared with the media his desire to declare the surrounding area as a peace zone.

Churches leaders were also present in the commemoration ceremony of departed souls, where the churches leaders worship for the peaceful rest of departed soul in the heaven.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/11/utla-sk-thadou-observes-reformation-day/

IMPHAL, November 4: The Yaithibi Loukon Land Owners’ Association has called a 48-hour general strike along the NH: 102 of the State from 6 pm of November 5, against the proposed setting up of Sports University at Yaithibi Loukon.

According to a statement signed by its president and secretary, the association is all set for the general strike. It has also warned that the association will take up legal course of action against the government authorities if they fail to withdraw the proposed plan of setting up sports university in the said area.

Expressing condemnation against the hasty and coercive nature of the authorities in setting up the university, it said Village No: 44 of Yaithibi Khunou Loukon under Thoubal District has been a primary agricultural area. Moreover, it has also been a residential area since very long time.

It said the act of setting up a sports university in the area is a human right violation of the people of Yaithibi Loukon.

The statement further said that villagers of Sora, Langthabal Khunou, Koijam and Laiching Minou, under Village No: 44 Yaithibi Khunou are rightful owners of the land having valid documents. The village was approved by the government in 1960, it added.

It alleged that under the leadership of a few people namely: Y Surchandra, MLA of Kakching Assembly constituency, P Brojen, MLA of Wangjing Tentha, DK Korungthang, MLA of Tengnoupal, including the Deputy Commissioner and the Revenue Director of Thoubal District, have covertly reported to the Central government that Yaithibi Loukon is ‘khas land’ (State land) in order to institute a sports university.

The statement has especially appealed to the civil society organisations and people of the State to give cooperation to the association in their fight for justice.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/11/land-owners-call-48-hours-general-strike-along-nh-102/

IMPHAL, November 4: The 10th edition of Bhagyachandra National Festival of Classical Dance will showcase the replica of ‘Khunti’, a symbol of recognition to Maharaj Bhagyachandra as ‘Rajarshi’ which will be brought to the State from its original location at Shree Shree Anumahaprabhu Temple, Nabadwip in West Bengal, said programme deputy director L Keshorjit in a press meet held today at the preview theatre of Manipur Film Development Corporation.

He said that the annual festival was being held since 1989 and that the 10th edition had curtain raisers at Murshidabad and Nabadwip, W Bengal from November 3 to 4. From November 6-9, it will continue at Ningthoukhong and Imphal under the strict supervision of the State level organising committee headed by the State CM.

Art & Culture, Manipur jt director Dr K Sushila said six classical dance forms will be showcased in the State during the festival.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/11/six-indian-classical-dances-to-be-showcased-during-10th-bhagyachandra-fest/