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State BJP draws up detailed list of action plans to be submitted to PM

IMPHAL, November 27: The office chamber of Manipur state BJP unit president will be considered as that of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for half an hour on November 30. The

IMPHAL, November 27: The office chamber of Manipur state BJP unit president will be considered as that of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for half an hour on November 30.

The Prime Minister of India, who will be attending the closing function of the Manipur Sangai Festival, has confirmed to stop by the BJP office Manipur situated at Nityaipat Chuthek.

Following the scheduled visit, the SPG team who has been camping here in the state, has inspected the state BJP office this morning.

SPG, SIB, State Intelligent, State security force, electricity and PDW etc have been deployed starting from today.

Meanwhile, the state BJP unit is now also fully prepared to welcome its party leader.

The SPG reportedly restricted limited seats for the reception of Prime Minister. As per the instruction the state executive members of BJP Manipur Pradesh, National executive members, National Office Bearer, Morchs presidents, Cell Convenors, Districts Convenors, Ex-Ministers, Ex-MLAs, ADC Members Councillors and some selected invitees from among BJP workers are to be allow to attend in the reception function.

The Prime Minister is expected to reach the BJP office at around 4:30 pm after attending the Manipur Sangai Festival. During his short stay in office (Temporary office) the Prime Minister is expected to have a short discussion with the BJP state president, three state general secretaries and two ex-candidate of last LS poll.

Later, a formal function for reception will start with welcome address by the general secretary Administration M Asnikumar followed by presentation of gifts to honour the Prime Minister by various communities of the State.

As part of the function the Prime Minister is expected to give 10 to 15 minutes follow by presidential speech from Chaoba, president of state BJP and votes of thanks by general secretary Organisation, Premanada.

The Prime Minister will leave BJP office by 5 pm for Nagaland.

A BJP official told IFP that during the PMs halt, it would submit a memorandum highlighting important issues and challenges which needed to be addressed.

The memorandum will prioritise the construction of National Highways in the state especially the Imphal-Dimapur, Moreh road construction connecting South East Asia Countries in view of the Look east policy.

The memorandum will include setting up of a Highway protection force in the state and to speed up the construction of National Sport University in the state, besides urging the need to establish National Film Institute in Manipur.

The memorandum also further reflect to provide special sport incentive for sport persons of Manipur in the form of monthly stipend to medallist of International and National games. Not only this, it will seek the Prime Minister`™s attention to give one time grant for those sporting bodies which have been producing talented sport persons in football and other games.

Drawing the PM`™s attention the memorandum urged for a special monitoring of the work done by the LDA for cleaning of Phumdi in Loktak Lake and also include three other fresh water lakes including Pumlen Pat, Khoidum Pat and Loktak Pat in the conservation and compensation action plan.

It would also press for expediting the plan of Imphal-Mandalay bus service besides speeding up the establishment of regional Passport office in Imphal, development of Keibul National Park as National Project with community involvement, to check the factor of demography imbalance create by the illegal influx of foreign migrant to Manipur etc are among the charters of demand in the memorandum.

ATSUM bandh disrupts traffic along highways

IMPHAL, November 27: The 12-hour State-wide bandh called by the All Tribal Students Union Manipur (Emboi Serto group) since 6 am today affected vehicular traffic along the Imphal-Jiribam and Imphal

IMPHAL, November 27: The 12-hour State-wide bandh called by the All Tribal Students Union Manipur (Emboi Serto group) since 6 am today affected vehicular traffic along the Imphal-Jiribam and Imphal Tamenglong (NH-37) road.

All passenger vehicles and goods truck stayed off the roads along these routes however no untoward incident was reported during the bandh period.

The ATSUM led by Embroi Serto called the 12-hour state wide bandh over the State government`™s failure to fulfil demands listed in the MoUs signed with the students leaders on several occasions during the last eight years.

CHANDEL: The 12-hour total bandh also affected vehicular movement along NH 102 (Chandel-Pallel road).

All shops in Japhou bazaar remained closed during 10am to 12 noon, while Tata Sumos and DIs staying off the road.

Briefing media, Forest and Environment Secretary of the student body Sk Joseph warned that ATSUM will be compelled to take up the issue at higher levels and other forms of protests would be initiated if the government fails to act upon the MoUs signed with the ATSUM.

He also thanked the Japhou Bazar Board Chairman Js Angam, Chandel District Bus Owner Association President Kl Franky, and Tata Sumo & DIs Owners`™ Association president SS Rocky and the general public for the cooperation extended during the bandh.

KANGPOKPI: The ATSUM bandh only partially affected the Imphal-Dimapur highway.

The bandh ended peacefully without any unwanted incidents today at 6 pm.

Though inter-district and state passenger buses and essential commodities vehicles were off the road, private vehicles make the national highway along Imphal-Dimapur hectic enough for the day.

In the meantime, Hemang Haokip, secretary Finance of ATSUM informed that the 12 hrs total bandh imposed by the student body ended peacefully while articulating gratitude to all transporter including inter district buses owners/drivers and interstate buses/wingers for fully cooperating and endorsing the bandh.

He continued that ATSUM stands for the tribal cause and it will continue to do so and if the Govt. still remain adamant to the demands of ATSUM, which directly for the cause of all tribal people more intense form of agitation will be initiate sooner or later.

While urging the general public particularly the tribal people to support and render cooperation toward ATSUM any movement for welfare of all tribal.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/11/atsum-bandh-disrupts-traffic-along-highways/

Family of mother and daughter murdered in 2010 continues to yearn for justice

IMPHAL, November 27: The bereaved family of mother and daughter duo Chanbi and Menaka of Phayeng continue to hope for justice three years after the two were found dead in

IMPHAL, November 27: The bereaved family of mother and daughter duo Chanbi and Menaka of Phayeng continue to hope for justice three years after the two were found dead in a field near their house in 2010.

A team of the Women Action for Development accompanied by media persons today visited the family of Chanbi and Menaka who were allegedly killed after being raped.

WAD secretary Sobita Mangsatabam had earlier announced that the association will be visiting the homes of 16 victims of VAW identified from across five districts of the State as part of its fortnight long observation of the International Day for Elimination of Violence against Women (November 25 to December 10) under the theme `Way to speedy justice.`

The bodies of 38-years old Angom Chanbi, wife of (L) A Khommei and their 16-years old daughter Menaka were found from an open field at Sampha Loukon, Phayeng Ching Khunou on January 23, 2010 after they went missing during the intervening night of January 12-13, 2010.

The mother and daughter were reportedly called out from their home during the night by some persons on the pretext that Chanbi`™s eldest son who had joined a UG group wanted to meet her.

It may be mentioned that their bodies were recovered by a man tending to his cattles about a km from their house. The bodies were found about 20 feet apart and although post mortem report had showed enough evidences of gang rape of both, the family has been denied justice till date.

Angom Amuthoi, 80 year-old father in law of (L) Chanbi said, `I want justice for my daughter-in-law and granddaughter before I die, but I am helpless in this corrupt system.`

The accused continue to remain scot free as the police are yet to file any charge-sheet and no further investigation has been conducted, he added.

Amuthoi is half paralysed and his wife Manitombi, 60, continue to look after their three grand children and her husband by selling vegetables and without any assistance from the government.

During the visit it was also learnt that the two have not received any old age pension from the government.

The team later visited the Lamsang Police, during which the police said one of the accused in the case was arrested but got out on bail and an arrest warrant is in the process of being issued against another accused.

Meanwhile, Sobita Mangsatabam said the objective of the campaign is to demand speedy justice for the victim`™s family and also to control such crime against women and children in the State.

She also strongly appealed to the government to take up such cases in a speedy manner so that justice is given to the victims.

UNLF claims successful attacks under `Operation Araaba`

IMPHAL, Nov 27: The proscribed United National Liberation Front of Manipur has claimed responsibility of various attacks carried out against the security forces in the November month. According to a

IMPHAL, Nov 27: The proscribed United National Liberation Front of Manipur has claimed responsibility of various attacks carried out against the security forces in the November month.

According to a statement, it has claimed that under the code name `Operation Araaba`™, the group had successfully launched attackes against the security forces on November 2, 2014 at the camp of 165 Territorial Army at Koirengei.

It continued that the group had also carried out attacks on November 11 against 26 AR of Behiang post under Churachandpur District; on November 17 against 24 AR at Tengnoupal check post under Chandel District, on 18 of the same month at AR transit camp, Minuthong Imphal.

The operation was carried out as part of the 50th anniversary observation of the group to remind the Indian Occupation Forces that the fight against colonialism will go on until Manipur is liberated from its clutches, the statement added.

New Barak Bridge opened, but truckers say there are lots more to do

IMPHAL, November 27: The newly completed Barak Bridge situated along the National Highway 37 Imphal-Jiribam road became operational from today. As a trial run all loaded trucks coming from Jiribam

IMPHAL, November 27: The newly completed Barak Bridge situated along the National Highway 37 Imphal-Jiribam road became operational from today.

As a trial run all loaded trucks coming from Jiribam crossed the newly completed bridge.

The Barak Bridge considered to be one of the most important bridges along the NH-37 has been constructed by the 83 RCC BRTF Rengpang.

Although the bridge was completed few months back and made operational, it was closed shortly after it was press into service, following a technical snag.

Meanwhile, a press meet was also conducted by truckers today at the Manipur Press club lamenting the condition of the highway.

Speaking to media persons, secretary of the Highway Truck Owner`™s Welfare Organisation (HITWO), Laishram Ratan Khuman, demanded the Government to change the name of the NH-37 to Manipur Local road, dropping the grand National Highway tag, if it has no intention of developing the road.

He said that Erang, Makru and Barak bridges are important sections of the Highway, yet they remain most unreliable.

Not only the bridges, the approach road to the bridges (from both ends) are also in deplorable conditions he continued adding that the 6km stretch from Makru towards Jiribam are really pathetic that mounds of earth as much as two feet high form during the dry season and large pools of mud in monsoon season.

The HITWO secretary revealed that in collaboration with Manipur Driver`™s Welfare Organisation (MDWO) it conducted an inspection of the road along with a team of media on November 7 and on their return on November 14, a memorandum was submitted to Prime Minister with regards to the condition of the road.

A copy of the memorandum was also sent to Union Home Minister, Defence Minister, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Chief Minister of Manipur, Works Minister DG BRO, Project Puspak and 765 BRTF, he added.

In response to the memorandum, a superintending engineer from the Ministry of Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, came to Manipur and inspected the road on November 22, he claimed.

It further drew the attention of various section of society CSOs, students`™ organisation etc to pressure the Government to develop the road which is one of the lifelines of the state.

It alleged that in 1998-99 the Union Government had sanction a sum of Rs. 41 crore to the BRO for developing the road and bridges along of the NH-37 yet no visible work is seen till date.

Under the given circumstances the two transport bodies lost faith in the BRO it said, adding that it demand the work to hand it over to PWD of Manipur.

A memorandum with regards to the demand will be submitted to the Prime Minister during his visit in Imphal, said HITWO general secretary.

Surviving Chaos

It is unlikely the multidimensional conflicts in Manipur would go away immediately. This is in spite of so many other conflict-ridden places in the neighbourhood going through a healing process.

It is unlikely the multidimensional conflicts in Manipur would go away immediately. This is in spite of so many other conflict-ridden places in the neighbourhood going through a healing process. Sad as the case may be, it is essential the people assert their will to keep the place afloat and away from insanity. This will entail keeping all the essential survival qualities of a society intact. Above all, it will be an absolute necessity for the place to continue honing its competitive skills and spirit in pace with developments outside. This is not an easy task even in normal times, and will definitely be uphill for a place immersed in conflicts. But, there is no other way than to do it, if survival as a society is important. Surely, none of us want the state to be reduced to impoverishment and despair beyond recovery. The apprehension that such a scenario may become a reality in our state is very immediate, considering it is slipping in many spheres of activities needed to keep an economy going. Its education is in the pit. Most of the thousands of graduates churned out by our colleges and universities are today employable only by the government which grades qualification standards for jobs by academic degrees alone, and not by the market worth of skills candidates possess. Because the market has remained stunted thus, job seekers with worthy skills probability would leave the state for greener pastures elsewhere. In the absence of a government with substance, or more importantly moral authority, policy matters continues to be decided from the streets. All these say very little for the shape of Manipur`™s not so distant future. The vision of a weak and vulnerable people left to fend for themselves amidst the blinding rush of the competitive world, cannot fail to eerily haunt anybody who dares to imagine what Manipur`™s destiny might be, given our present situation.

There is no doubt the place has done well in sports and performing arts. But these may actually be a direct consequence of the violence and conflicts that have enveloped our society. In fact, to use a Freudian interpretation, they may actually be the manifestation of the same violence, but in a sublimated way. The angst within the soul that has been the driving force behind all of the violence may actually also be the materials that form the building blocks of our sports and arts. But in enumerating and evaluating the achievements of a society, there are things that go far beyond. The erstwhile East Germany and the Soviet Union were sporting powerhouses and havens for the arts. Their failure to survive should be evidence enough these are essential but hardly enough. So let the state not rest content with the laurels earned in these fields alone. There will have to be more, much more.
One needs only to look around to discover how many people are actually absolutely incomeless even in the state capital. The traditional family structure has been providing the cushion to absorb the devastation this could have caused. The welfare state that our polity is supposed to be by definition, even if it is a begging one, has also helped. If not anything else, it has been providing close to a lakh direct government jobs, justifiably or not, with hansom salaries, which have been managing to keep the fluidity of our markets, artificially or otherwise. The question is, how much can the family system and the welfare government buffers keep the place from imploding under the surmounting pressures? At this moment, remove these buffers and there will be very few props on which the economy can stand on. Hence the insurrection and the political uncertainty as an excuse for the chaos must end. Whatever the outcome of the conflicts, at the end of it, the people must still have the legs to stand on, and this can happen only if they make the extra effort to prevent the economy from grinding to a halt in the meantime.

Leader writer: Pradip Phanjoubam

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/11/surviving-chaos/

State trade unions to join nationwide stir on Dec 5

IMPHAL, November 27: The State unit of the Communist Party of India will also stage a protest rally to show solidarity to the call for a rally of trade unions

IMPHAL, November 27: The State unit of the Communist Party of India will also stage a protest rally to show solidarity to the call for a rally of trade unions and left parties as part of the nationwide stir on December 5.

Speaking to media persons at the Irawat Bhawan this evening, trade union leader Sotin Kumar said that the trade unions of the NE States will be meeting on December 4 one day ahead of the rally in the State.

The CPI rally is expected to draw around 60,000 individuals including employees from both the private and public sectors and labourers under the trade unions, he said.

The rally participants will start off from their respective work places and head towards THAU ground where a mass public meeting will be held after the rally, he said.

Sotin Kumar said, the new NDA government at the Centre seems to be pro-corporate and anti-workers.

Meanwhile, speaking on the issue pertaining to the construction of a Sports University in the State, Loumi Marup Manipur president N Mangi said people of Koutruk and the nearby areas are offering a vast area of land for the Sports University and at the same time the government has a vast land reserved in Moirang area. Unfortunately, the government has insisted on constructing the Sports University at Yaithibi Loukon despite much opposition, he continued.

He said the people of Moirang will welcome the construction of the university in their area and at the same time, the present Congress government in its previous term had already acquired 420 acres of land for a proposed sports academy at Moirang Kangjeibung. The said site is historic and lies near the Water Sports complex at Takmu, he said.

He said the NDA government has reduced the wage component of the MGNREGS which was implemented by the Manmohan Singh led UPA-I which the CPI had also supported in the hope of providing some benefits to the rural populace.

He said during the Lok Sabha election, the BJP had included repeal of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 195 from the State in its manifesto, however, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh who is also a former president of the party recently said that there is no plans to withdraw the AFSPA for now.

Now this could mean that the people have to face more killings and torture in the State by Indian security forces under the Act, he said.

Meanwhile, during the Prime Minister`™s visit to the State on November 30, the Loumi Marup Manipur will submit a memorandum to look into the failure of national projects taken up in the State including the Khoupum Dam, Singda Dam and Ithai Barrage project, Mangi who is a former minister of the State said.

He said the party will demand probes into all such national projects. At the same time, the party will also urge the Prime Minister to complete construction on the Thoubal Multipurpose project and Dolaithabi Multipurpose Project within 2015.

IED recovered on NH-2 in Manipur – Nagaland Post

IED recovered on NH-2 in ManipurNagaland PostA sleuth of Manipur police bomb detection and disposal squad defused the same and detonated safely at the same spot this morning. Meanwhile, UNLF has, on Thursday, owned up a recent series of attacks on secu…

IED recovered on NH-2 in Manipur
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Meet Sarjubala – Manipur’s other poster girl besides Mary Kom – Mid-Day

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After their nude protest, Manipuri mothers want another ‘Women’s agitation’ By … – Kashmir Times

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Members of the All Manipur Reformation and Development Samaj, also known as Nupi Samaj, one of the leading Meira Paibi (women vigilante) groups have “occupied” this space from the time their office at the Palace Compound was torn down by the …

After their nude protest, Manipuri mothers want another 'Women's agitation' By …
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Members of the All Manipur Reformation and Development Samaj, also known as Nupi Samaj, one of the leading Meira Paibi (women vigilante) groups have "occupied" this space from the time their office at the Palace Compound was torn down by the …

Traveling Players sets foot in Manipur – E-Pao.net

E-Pao.netTraveling Players sets foot in ManipurE-Pao.netThe festival sets its foot now in Manipur visiting various schools and organizing movie screenings followed by the interactive sessions encourage ng experiential learning. Winners will also be rec…

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Traveling Players sets foot in Manipur
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The festival sets its foot now in Manipur visiting various schools and organizing movie screenings followed by the interactive sessions encourage ng experiential learning. Winners will also be receiving prizes. In Manipur, Schools such as Sinam upper …

Kh Nobin sworn in as High Court judge

IMPHAL, November 26: The Additional Advocate General, Manipur, Khwairakpam Nobin Singh was sworn in as a Judge of High Court of Manipur on November 26 at a solemn function held

IMPHAL, November 26: The Additional Advocate General, Manipur, Khwairakpam Nobin Singh was sworn in as a Judge of High Court of Manipur on November 26 at a solemn function held at the Auditorium of Manipur High Court, Imphal.

According to a release of the Secretariat, the Chief Justice of Manipur High Court, Justice Laxmi Kanta Mohapatra administered the oath of office to the newly appointed Judge.

The swearing in ceremony was attended by, Chief Minister of Manipur, Okram Ibobi Singh, Judge of Manipur High Court, Justice N Kotiswar Singh, MLA, Kh Devendro Singh, chief secretary, PC Lawmkunga and senior officers from civil and police of Manipur government, judicial officers and members of Bar etc, it said.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/11/kh-nobin-sworn-in-as-high-court-judge/

`PM`s brief halt plan at BJP State office confirmed`

IMPHAL, November 26: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will spend half an hour at BJP, Manipur Pradesh office at Nityaipat Chuthek during his one and half hour stay in the State

IMPHAL, November 26: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will spend half an hour at BJP, Manipur Pradesh office at Nityaipat Chuthek during his one and half hour stay in the State capital on November 30, general secretary (administration) of the party M Ashnikumar told media persons today.

Speaking to media persons at the party office, the general secretary who is also the in-charge of the reception committee for the Prime Minister said the PMO has confirmed that the Prime Minister will spend some time at the party office.

The Prime Minister will reach the party office at 4:30 pm before leaving for Kohima at 5 pm, he said.

During the brief visit, the Prime Minister will be received by the State party president and other party leaders including presidents of the party`™s Mahila Morcha and the Yuva Morcha, he continued.

The issues confronting the State including road transport, agriculture, education, etc. will be highlighted to the Prime Minister, he said.

The State police force under the watch of the DGP has already started taking up security measures for the high-profile visit, he continued.

It has been confirmed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be touching down at the Imphal Airport by 2:30pm or 3pm, he said.

He further appealed to people of the State to welcome Narendra Modi.

Foundation Day of Lakhinagar Meira Paibee body observed

JIRIBAM, November 26: The foundation day of the Lakhinagar Apunba Meira Paibee (LAMP) was commemorated at Lakhipur Sub-Division, Cachar, Assam this morning. Speaking as the chief guest, All Assam Manipuri

JIRIBAM, November 26: The foundation day of the Lakhinagar Apunba Meira Paibee (LAMP) was commemorated at Lakhipur Sub-Division, Cachar, Assam this morning.

Speaking as the chief guest, All Assam Manipuri Women Meira Paibee Co-ordinating Committee, Assam president Soubam (O) Jayenti Devi said the leader among the Meira Paibees is usually someone who can serve others with a sense of sacrifice while urging the Meira Paibees of Lakhinagar to do whatever they can to make the place develop and earn the respect of other people.

Urging people to help the inhabitants of the sparsely populated village, she said that the people of Lakhinagar shouldn`™t feel discouraged and always be willing to take on challenges.

She also rallied others to join in the efforts to help develop the village and urged the civil organisations in neighbouring Jiribam, Manipur to help the Lakhinagar villagers in their times of need.

In his welcome and keynote address at the first commemoration of the women`™s body, LAMP advisor Arun stressed on the need for people to work together as the Meitei village situated near Jiribam is facing a lot of difficulties.

Among the invitees, Jiri Ima Meira Paibee Apunba (JIMPAL) advisor B Sharat Sharma in his speech described Meira Paibees as `Commandos of a locality` and lay stress on the various challenges they have to face in this fast changing world.

He also emphasised that a leader of any Meira Paibee organisation cannot become one without having a sense of sacrifice.

During the function, an 11 member executive body was also elected today. The new office bearers will serve for three year tenure. Kshetrimayum Subhasini Devi and Epham Shila Shani were elected the president and general secretary respectively.

Subhasini Devi presided over the function while JIMPAL president Huirem (O) Mema Devi, Jiri Development Organisation (JDO) president Mutum Hemanta Mangang, All Assam Students`™ Union (AAMSU) president Seram Herajit Singh and All Manipur Students Union (AMSU) District Committee, Jiribam president Yengkhom Sanjit Singh were the guests of honour.

Family of dead prisioner claims custodial death in Sajiwa Jail

IMPHAL, November 26: Family members of a prisoner lodged at the Sajiwa Jail, who were informed today of his death yesterday, have claimed the death to be custodial in nature.

Family members identified the prisoner as Laishram Nanao alias Shipa, 20, son of L Ingocha Singh of Top Awang Leikai. He was arrested in March this year on charges of stealing and drug abuse, they said.

They continued that the family was informed this evening by the Porompat Police that Nanao had died yesterday at JNIMS and that his post mortem would be conducted tomorrow. They were asked to attend the examination.

The father of the deceased said he had been happy that his son`™s health was improving after staying inside the jail.

He said they used to visit him at the jail every Saturday, but all of a sudden, the police arrived with the message of his death.

The family has been told only today after his death that Nanao was admitted at the JNIMS some three-four days ago, he alleged.

Demanding justice, he said they had visited the police station to file a complaint but have been denied and that the cause of death cannot be confirmed till late this night.

Blockade affects normal life in Jiribam

JIRIBAM, November 26: All passenger vehicles plying on the Jiribam-Imphal and Jiribam-Tamenglong routes stopped their service after a blockade was launched by four student organisations from today`™s midnight. The All

The All Manipur Student`™s Union (AMSU), District committee, Jiribam; Democratic Students`™ Alliance of Manipur (DESAM), Local Council; Manipur Students`™ Front, Special Branch, Jiribam; and Kangleipak Students Association (KSA), Jiribam Branch have imposed the blockade in protest against the government turning a blind eye to their demands.

However, the railways and trucks continue their service as they were escorted by security personnel.

The bandh called along the National Highway affected normal life as counters of passenger service providers remained close.

However, no untoward incidents were reported today.

Security personnel are being deployed to provide security cover on either sides of the National Highway in Jiribam.

It may be recalled here that the students`™ bodies had demanded the government to fill in the vacancies of 148 teachings staffs in Jiribam including primary school and graduate (arts and science) teachers, and lecturers.

However, the selection list published on September 9 appointed only 125 teachers that included seven teachers who were found to have furnished fake documents.

As a result, there are still 30 vacancies of teaching staffs in Jiribam. The students`™ bodies launched the ongoing blockade after the government failed to appoint the 30 teaching staffs within November 20, the deadline they had set.

The students`™ bodies in Jiribam have been urging the State government to appoint the required teaching staffs in the sub-division when the academic session resumed this year.

However, the government is yet to appoint all the required teaching staffs even as the year is drawing to a close. It clearly indicates the indifference of the government towards the plight of the students in Jiribam, lamented the student bodies.

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MPP questions government`s insistence on Yaithibi Loukon

IMPHAL, November 26: Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Sigh seems to be planning to siphon off a huge sum of fund during the establishment of the National Sports University in the

IMPHAL, November 26: Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Sigh seems to be planning to siphon off a huge sum of fund during the establishment of the National Sports University in the State and as such forcibly acquiring land from the poor farmers at Yaithibi Loukon, Manipur People`™s Party president N Sovakiran said today.

A team of the party accompanied by a group of media persons visited Koutruk Sabal and Harao Lok Ching where the locals have welcomed construction of the sports university unlike at Yaithibi Loukon where the government is facing stiff resistance against land acquisition for the construction.

Sovakiran speaking to the media wondered how the State Chief Minister and his cabinet overlooked the welcome at these places and settle for Yaithibi Loukon where there is stiff opposition.

The Centre considering the sporting talent of the State and spirit of the sports players of the State has given an opportunity to establish a sports university and the State government should select a site where there is no opposition to the construction, he said.

Unfortunately, the government has decided upon a site which has created widespread agitation and opposition, he continued.

At the same time, Koutruk Sabal and Harao Lok Ching have been overlooked by the government, although the government will not have to pay any land compensation as the people are ready to donate more than the required acres of land, he asserted.

Koutruk, Senjam Khunou & Senjam Chirang Development Organisation general secretary, N Aram Singh said soon after getting reports of the government searching a site for the construction of the university, the organisation had submitted a proposal to the State government for construction of the university in their area and had even met with the Chief Minister.

Highlighting that the place is just about 15 km from the Imphal, he said the government will not have to worry for water supply, electricity and security if the university is constructed there.

111 km long Jiribam-Imphal railway line to have 46 tunnels

IMPHAL, November 26: The 111 km long under construction railway line along Jiribam-Tupul-Imphal has 46 tunnels together running a total length of 54.5 kms. The longest tunnel will measure 10.75

IMPHAL, November 26: The 111 km long under construction railway line along Jiribam-Tupul-Imphal has 46 tunnels together running a total length of 54.5 kms.

The longest tunnel will measure 10.75 km and lies on the Tupul-Imphal stretch of the line, according to an information brochure available in the Northeast Frontier Railway booth opened at the Manipur Sangai Festival 2014.

According to the brochure, the railway line will have altogether nine stations of which the stations at Khongsang, Noney and Imphal are said to be important stations. The others will be at Dholakhal, Kaimai Road, Haipo Jadonang (Kambiron), Thingou, Tupul and Haochang Road and the total cost of the project is said to be Rs 5996 crores.

At the same time, the proposed railway bridge no 164 near Noney with a pillar height of up to 141 meters will become the tallest Girder Rail Bridge in the world.

According to the brochure, the existing rail bridge of Mala-Rijeka viaduct along the Belgrade-Bar railway line in Europe is recorded as the tallest with pillar with a height of 139 metres at the moment. The length of the proposed bridge no 164 is projected to be 703 meters and is targeted for a March 31, 2016 completion.

The foundation stone of the under-construction railway line was laid by the then Prime Minister of India Manmohan Singh in November 2004 with the view to provide better connectivity to the hilly State of Manipur and to bring accelerated economic development and inclusive growth in the State.

Approximately 5000 skilled manpower are employed at work site in 60 locations and 66 percent (physical) of Jiribam-Tupul is said to be completed as of September 30, 2014.

Yaithibi Loukon associations invalidate opposition to Sports Univ, express support to construction

IMPHAL, November 26: Despite much opposition against the construction of the proposed sports university at Yaithibi Loukon witnessed over the last few days, a group of organisations have declared their

Contrary to the claims of the 44-Yaithibi Loukon Affected Land Owners`™ Association, the Yaithibi Khunou Joint Farming Co-operative Society Ltd and Wangjing Tentha Kendra Development Committee have come forward with their support for the government decision to construct the university at Yaithibi Loukon.

The 44-Yaithibi Loukon Affected Land Owners`™ Association has been opposing the proposed construction of the university at Yaithbi Loukon, lodging several agitations including a two-day bandh along the national highway and a mass rally which had turned violent, wherein several police personnel were injured.

Meanwhile, 44-Yaithibi Khunou Joint Farming Co operative Society Ltd called a press conference at the Manipur Press Club supporting the government on the issue.

Speaking to media persons, secretary Elangbam Rajmohon Singh said there is no objection to the construction of the university from the actual pattadars of the said site.

He said the construction of the university at 44-Yaithibi Khunou will not affect Sora village.

The site identified for the university belongs to 44-Yaithibi Khunou, and the area is under the jurisdiction of SDC, Khongjom, Thoubal Block and Tekcham Gram Panchayat area of Wangjing Tentha constituency, he claimed.

Sora village has no rights over the said site, except for a few villagers who had encroached upon parts of the Khasland in the area and are now claiming their stake, he asserted.

The leaders of the recent agitation against the university construction at the site are under the influence of some politicians who are out to gain political mileage out of the issue, he continued.

In fact, the original land owners or the pattadars of 44-Yaithibi Loukon have not joined the agitation, he said.

The genuine pattadars have already submitted the necessary documents related to the affected area to the concern authority of the Thoubal DC, he said.

He further thanked the NDA government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi for considering Manipur as a sports power house and granting the construction of the sports university in the State.

He declared that the Yaithibi Khunou Joint Farming Co-operative Society Ltd and Wangjing Tentha Kendra Development Committee will extend full support to the construction of Sports University at the 44 Yaithibi Paddy Field and request all concern to initiate construction immediately.

Manipur Medical Council

The Manipur Medical Council becoming functional after two years of its inception is welcome news. Though the nod to the Manipur Medical Council Act was given by the president of

The Manipur Medical Council becoming functional after two years of its inception is welcome news. Though the nod to the Manipur Medical Council Act was given by the president of India in 2012, it has taken two years for the institution to become serviceable. The MMC Act empowers the Council with a wide ranging power and functions. It is a statutory body whose functioning is almost like the Medical Council of India. The only difference would be in their reach: MMC has its jurisdiction limited to the state whereas MCI has its jurisdiction over the whole country. Much like the MCI, MMC`™s primary business is to set standard of medical practice in the state. Maintaining live register of medical practitioners is one of the means to that end. In absence of a medical council of the state, medical practitioner had to rely on other state medical councils like the Assam Medical Council. From now on medical degree holders will no longer undergo the hassle of registering outside the state. As reported, MMC has constituted four committees namely `“ Public Relation Committee, Prevention of Quackery Committee, Accreditation of Continuing Medical Education Committee and Medical Ethics Committee. We believe, of all the committees, the Public Relation Committee has a more challenging task ahead. It is common knowledge that there have been ugly incidents of patient-party turning violent against doctors for their alleged negligence or misconduct while discharging their duties. The most recent publicised incident took place at Raj Medicity, a private clinic located at North AOC, Imphal. In that incident the patient-party went berserk following the unfortunate demise of a patient who underwent surgery in the private clinic. In such cases there are always indications of communication gap or miscommunication between the patient-party and the hospital authorities. This is despite the fact that private clinics maintain a certain level of public relation unlike the government hospitals. One can guess what would be the scenario in government hospitals where public relation efforts are almost non-existent. One can hasten to point out that such situations occur even though public relation officers are duly appointed in these hospitals. The Regional Institute of Medical Sciences in Imphal is one government hospital in which there have been numerous reports of unwanted incidents taking place mainly because of the lack of public relation effort in the right way, at the right time. Another issue that has to come under the scanner of MMC is that of doctors serving in more than one hospital at a time. It has been a contention that government medical practitioners are not able to give needed time to their patients in the hospitals in their haste to make themselves available in private clinics as well. Needless to say, this kind of practice is blatantly against the ethical code of the noble profession. It is against the service conditions of a government servant; so far the state government has been blind to this widespread conduct. The newly instituted MMC has given hope that it will pay attention to grievances of the public against misconduct or negligence of medical practitioners, and that it shall act against such instances. It is, however, important to note that prerogative of the MMC is binding only to those practitioners who are registered under it. As the institution is in its initial stage most of the medical practitioners at present are beyond its purview. We hope the MMC will grow into a mature institute in the days to come, and set healthy standard of the medical profession and its practice in the state.

Leader Writer: Senate Kh

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