Manipur News

IMPHAL, March 20: Let us make voice of women heard so that women security scheme and measures taken up in New Delhi as well as in our own state Manipur are sound, said Adhikarimayum Sarda Devi.

Sarda said this in a reception ceremony of her appointed as National Vice-President of BJP Mahila Morcha from NE States at Khonghampat Mayai Leikai community hall under the aegis of Human Care Foundation today.

In her keynote address to the function, Boby Devi, Managing Trustee of Human Care Foundation said that A Sarda Devi is a unique women among Manipuris who has contributed much in politics. Her appointing as National Vice-President of Mahila Morcha from Manipur might also be the first in history of the State, she added.

`We hoped our sister will do something for Manipuri women and to ensure government sponsored schemes are fully implemented, unlike in the past,` Boby said. For this we all have to thoroughly know all the schemes meant for women, whether it Jandhan Yojana or any other women empowerment schemes, she said.

Chief Guest of the function Adhykarimayum Sarda Devi said this is the right time for all women to joint the BJP. Under the leadership of Narendra Modi the government has taken up several measures for protection and welfare of women in India, she said.

The NDA has done something which the 60 years rule of Congress party couldn`™t perform, she claimed.

The Atul Bihar Vaspayee took up a measures to protect the unborn baby girl with the passing of an Act against medical termination of pregnancy and in its footsteps Narendra Modi has implemented Bati Bachao Beti Parao scheme in India, she said.

Under this scheme Sukniya Srmidhi Yojana was also introduce by NDA government by which a girl born in between 2005 to 2015 can open an account in the bank with Rs. 1000 for a year and will continue to earn interest for 21 years till the girl reaches maturity.

Fifty percent earned from this scheme can be withdrawn when the girl reaches 18 years as Higher education fund, or this can be used in her marriage.

There are more schemes taken up for security of women in New Delhi, she said. This include CCTV cameras installed in train compartments reserved for women. If any crime happens to women hotline number 182 is provide to reach Delhi police, she said. All these are reflected in the Union Budget 2015-16 she said.

Not only this, the Nirdhaya Fund, named after the infamous Delhi rape case can give financial assistance to victim women of crime in India. Before there was only Rs. 1 crore but from this year after the NDA government came to power this fund has been increased to Rs. 2 crores.

The Indian government has provided a mobile apps `Himmat` for the safeguard the women at any place in New Delhi, she also said.

She further appealed to the representatives of the people to take up steps for welfare of the people. Manipur women must speak up so their voices can reach the Central government, she said.

Later in the function, local women of Konghampat distributed Swine Flu preventive medicine Arsenic Album 30 of Ayush Directorate, free of cost.

In the reception function, Y Mohindro, Mangi Pradhan of Potsangbam, ex-candidate Ph Pakchao were also present as president and guest of honour respectively.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2015/03/state-bjp-women-chief-wants-women-to-speak-up/

IMPHAL, March 20: The Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System has appealed to all the indigenous people of the state to take part in the ongoing non cooperation movement observed since March 18.

According to a release of the JCILPS, the movement was taken up when the government presented the Bill containing the protection of non-Manipuris instead of indigenous people on March 16.

It also appealed to other remaining vendors of the market to take part in the fasting held by vendors at Khwairamband market. The committee also conveyed gratitude towards the Imas, intellectuals, experts, academicians and media for the steps taken up by them, it said.

The committee further said that the movement is held to protect the future generation and appealed to all not to be discouraged. It also appealed to those who ignore the movement of the committee not to put up any restriction while members of the committee are on duty, it said.

The committee also stated that it expressed gratitude towards Nupi Thoudang Lup and Pong Lambi Reopening Demand Committee for organising protest at Moirangkampu Khewa Keithel against the bill. It also extended gratitude towards other organisations for standing up against the forced bill, it said.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2015/03/jcilps-appeals-for-public-support/

Governor, CM, others extend Sajibu Cheiraoba greetings
IMPHAL, March, 20: The Governor of Manipur, Dr. KK Paul has extended his heartiest greetings to the people of Manipur on the occasion of Sajibu Nongma panba (Cheiraoba)- the Manipuri New Year which falls on March 21.

In his message, he stated that the new year is an occasion for the people to rejoice and look forward to the future with hope. It is time for making resolutions to usher in a year of peace and harmony in the state. He also wished that the occasion will be the harbringer for a happy and prosperous life for all the people in the state irrespective of caste, creed or religion. Manipur has been though serious turmoil due to difference among the communities but the bond of friendship has become even stronger.

On this occasion of Sajibu Nongmapanba, the Governor wished for all to rededicate themselves once again to the promotion of friendship and unity among the different communities in the state for making a better Manipur. He once again extended his best wishes to all the people of Manipur.

In another message, the Chief Minister of Manipur, O. Ibobi Singh also extended his greetings to the people of Manipur on the auspicious occasion of Sajibu Nongma Panba Cheiraoba which falls on March 21.

In his message, the CM stated that Sajibu Nongma Panba Cheiraoba mark the parting of the old year and the onset of the New Year. On this auspicious day, young people seek the blessings of elders for a happy long life. As people celebrate the festival with religious fervor and gaiety, he also wished for all to resolve to strive for the wellbeing of all the people in the state and to renew their thought and work with unity and dedication to make Manipur a more peaceful and prosperous State. The CM once again wished for the festival to bring prosperity, health and happiness to all.

The Inner Manipur Member of Parliament, Dr. Thokchom Meinya also conveyed his warm greetings and best wishes to the people of Manipur for the Cheiraoba (New Year) 2015.

In his greetings, the MP expressed his solemn desire to maintain peace and harmony amongst the people of Manipur.

`Let us all work together towards achieving a better life in the State in the coming New Year. Let the Almighty God bless all of us a Happy and Prosperous New Year 2015,` the message said.

The CPI (M-L) Liberation, Manipur State Committee has also conveyed greetings on the happy occasion of Sajibu Cheiraoba to the people of Manipur.

According to a release of the party, it wished for the day to bring peace, happiness and prosperity to the state and also prayed for harmony, love and connection among all classes and distinction in the people and also prayed for the betterment of all, it said.

In another press release the All Manipur Students`™ Union also conveyed best wishes on the occasion of Sajibu Nogma Panba Cheiraoba to the people of Manipur. The union also prayed for peace, harmony and prosperity to reign in the state. It also prayed that the auspicious day will bring development and hope to all, it said.

The United Committee Manipur (UCM) also expressed greetings on the occasion of Sajibu Nongma Panba Cheiraoba to all the people of Manipur and those residing outside the state as well.

According to a release of the UCM, it wished for peace, prosperity and harmony to all. The party also wished for all the different castes and creeds residing in the state to live peacefully together and to bring prosperity to their own customs as well. The UCM further wished for the people to celebrate the auspicious day by spending the day with their families and enjoying the feast and to offer prayer to Chingu Lai at Cheiraoching, it said.

The Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha Manipur Pradesh has conveyed greeting on the auspicious occasion of Cheiraoba to the people of Manipur and especially to the Meiteis.

According to a release of the party, it prayed for people residing in both hills and valley to live peacefully together and prayed for longevity.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2015/03/meetei-sajibu-cheiraoba-greetings-from-governor-and-civil-orgns/

IMPHAL, March 20: The United National Liberation Front, UNLF, has claimed responsibility for the bomb warning served to Miss Lourembam Diana daughter of L. Jten and L Pramo of Yengkhom Leikai.

A release of the underground organisation said Diana was served this warning because she has been using the name of the UNLF to fool people to pay her money on the promise that she can get jobs for them in the Home Department and Social Welfare Department of the Manipur Government.

It said the UNLF has come to learn that from one particular individual she has taken Rs. 14,11,000.

After taking the money, instead of getting the promised job for the individual, she claimed that the money had been handed over to UNLF commander, Bobby. The party also came to learn that Diana`™s family members were also accomplices in her fraudulent activities, the release further said.

The release said, Diana also told the person she took the money from that Commander Bobby worked under Shekharjit, Khetrajit and Achanba of the UNLF, and that she herself was a subordinate working on behalf of the UNLF under Bobby.

It also said investigation revealed that Bobby was nobody but her own elder brother.

The release said, in regards the case, the UNLF had sent words to Diana and her family to appear before the UNLF and clarify matters on March 3, 2015, as the UNLF does not believe in awarding punishment without trial.

Diana and her family however did not pay heed to the UNLF summon. This being the case, the UNLF was compelled to serve them the first warning, and the grenade explosion at her residence had precisely this purpose, it added.

The UNLF has now served Diana and her family to again appear before the UNLF on March 15, and it this summon is again ignored, the UNLF will award severe penalty, the release said.

The UNLF release also apologised to Diana`™s neighbourhood for causing the shock of a bomb blast.

It also clarified that the UNLF does not indulge in awarding government contracts, supply jobs or bribe pushing to get government jobs for anybody. It further appealed to the public to extend cooperation in the UNLF`™s effort to cleanse the society of all its ills.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2015/03/unlf-says-blast-at-dianas-home-was-a-warning-for-taking-bribes-in-the-partys-name/

IMPHAL, March 20: The Manipur Students`™ Association Delhi has stated that it condemns the Manipur Regulation of Visitors, tenants and Migrant Workers Bill, 2015 made by the government.

According to a release of the association, it has appealed to the people to protect themselves from the conflict between the indigenous people and the non-Manipuris caused by the government and to carry out demonstration so as to achieve the rights of the indigenous people, it said.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2015/03/msad-flays-migrant-bill/

PREPAK greets people on Cheiraoba
IMPHAL, March 20: The People`™s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak, PREPAK, in a greeting to the people on the occasion of Cheiraoba, said in a press release that the festival is important as it pertains to culture, economy and politics of the place.

It said the festival is a testimony that Kangleipak has been a nation state from very early times, and if the tenets of this festival is kept intact, the nation state will prosper.

The release said the festival refreshes the bondage between the society and the individuals, thereby securing the foothold of the nation state.

The release said the festival originated from the time of King Leinung Lonja Pakhangba and has been celebrated through the generations, and with each successive king, the festival made incremental changes, it said.

It said on this day in the past, the nobles in charge of Wangkhei Pana, Khurai Pana, Khwai Pana and Yaiskul Pana, went about on horsebacks ringing a bell tied to a staff and announcing the start of a new year. This tradition earned the festival its name.

During Meidingu Kiyamba (1467-1508) the tradition changed slightly, and instead of the nobles of the four panas, only one man was entrusted with the ceremony of announcing the new year, it said.

It said in recent times, Hindu Cheiraoba had come to be practised, and this is one of the reasons for the deteriorating standard of economy and politics of the place. Kangleipak lost its market for indigenously produced goods, and therefore became subservient to foreign economy, it added.

It said this is all the more reason why all Kangleicha must mend ways and think of preserving the pure traditions for a return to glory. This is a duty of all Kangleicha, the release further said.

KCP(MC) sends Cheiraba greetings
IMPHAL, March 20: The KCP(MC) in a press release today said its commander-in-chief, Nongdrenkhomba, wished the people of Manipur on the occasion of Sajibu Cheiraoba, saying this one of the most important festivals of the Meiteis.

The release said the festival has been celebrated from the time of Meigdingu Pakhangba, but got its name during Meidingu Naophangba, the seventh king in line after Meidingu Pakhangba.

It said according to Cheitharol Kumbaba, Meidingu Naophaba in 439AD had his men tie a bell on a stick (Chei) and go about swinging it to announce that from the next day, it would be a new year. The name Cheiraoba comes from this practice, it said.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2015/03/prepak-kcpmc-greets-people-on-meetei-sajibu-cheiraoba/

IMPHAL, March 20: The Manipur People`™s Party, MPP, Central Committee Members served notice for the president of the party, N Sovakiran Singh, to resign from presidentship for violating the constitution of MPP and giving the party to a bad image.

Speaking to media persons at a press conference held at Manipur Press Club today, a Working Committee & Central Committee Member, N Singhajit said that after N Sovakiran Singh assumed presidentship of the party in March 2013, the party has not been not able to make any impact on the political arena of Manipur, so much so that it could not even sponsor any candidate in the last parliamentary elections held in 2014 both for the Inner and Outer Manipur Parliamentary Constituencies.

The party however had sent a representative for the Hiyanglam Assembly bye-election, 2014 sponsoring its vice-president A Amutombi Singh, but lost the election miserably despite the party reportedly spending around Rs 10 lakhs, he alleged and added that the outcome of the bye-election has damaged the credibility of the party badly. This was the election where MPP voters themselves have rejected the divisive policy of Sovakiran, he added.

He further said that after each election, it is a practice for every political party to take stock review of the election and look into what went wrong. But the MPP leadership was only interested in the account matters of the bye-election and passed the expenditure statement for the bye-election and utterly failed to take responsibility of the overall development of the party.

The bitter reality of MPP at present and it is further deterioration is regrettable but it is hoped the party would be able to reform and regain its pre-eminent position in the State, he said.

He alleged that the president of the party acted in the most despicable manner and took a bribe of Rs 1.5 lakh from the chowkidar Y Shanti.

Shanti`™s service was later terminated for his part in the allotment of two shops, B/1 and B/4 in the party`™s complex. It was also discovered the president made allotment of six shops, may be more, without the knowledge or prior approval of the working committee in violation of art XIII (2) of the constitution.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2015/03/manipur-peoples-party-mpp-central-committee-serves-notice-to-sovakiran-to-resign-as-the-party-president/