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UNC stir: 400 trucks stranded in Manipur and Nagaland – Times of India

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Black marketers make merry as Churachandpur grapples with acute scarcity of fuel

By Alex Guite LAMKA, September 5: Vehicle owners in Churachanpur district have not received any petrol from the three pumps located in Lamka town for the last six days and

By Alex Guite

LAMKA, September 5: Vehicle owners in Churachanpur district have not received any petrol from the three pumps located in Lamka town for the last six days and with a blockade looming large along the National Highways, it seems there is no respite for motorists who can only just wait and watch.

Officials of the district on conditions of anonymity told IFP that they are hard-pressed to fix the problem which is compounded by rampant selling of petrol in the black market.

If petrol ceases to be available in the black market, motorists will be left without any means to buy petrol as oil depots are running dry. The district collector PK Jha told IFP that he has been monitoring the situation and was trying to fix the problem.

The fuel scarcity has been hard on the motorists who have to run helter-skelter to get fuel at a price which is already as much as Rs. 40 more than the usual price as black marketers now sell it at Rs 110 per litre or more.

The shortage is compounded by frequent bandhs and blockades in Manipur but the lack of compliance to the proposed regulations of the district administration has also played a major factor.

The DC had issued an order on May 5 that heavy motor vehicles should be allotted 40 litres of diesel, light vehicles with 20 litres of diesel, both diesel and petrol versions of three wheelers with either 10 litres of diesel or petrol, four wheeler petrol vehicles with 20 litres of petrol and two wheelers with 10 litres per day.

The directive to enforce the allocations has however not been implemented.

Many motorists told this correspondent that they were helpless as owners of petrol pumps in collusion with the black marketers continue to flout the regulations from the district administration.

Meanwhile, Churachandpur SP K Kabib told IFP that they are planning to routinely monitor the black marketing of all essential commodities apart from petrol and LPG after receiving complaints and having notice such practices by the black marketers who take advantage of the frequent bandhs.

However, some of the petrol pump owners claimed that they are not to be blamed as the petrol which are sold in black are procured from Mizoram at Rs 95 per litre with great difficulty which the black marketers sell at Rs 120 or more per litre.

Despite the fact that the owners of petrol pumps in town are not entirely responsible for the booming sell of fuel in the black market, they cannot be let off the hook easily either, a motorist said.

Sharmila disappointed by lack of public support

IMPHAL, September 5: Anti AFSPA crusader Irom Chanu Sharmila has been remanded to judicial custody by the JMIC, Imphal East today. Sharmila will be produced before the same court again

IMPHAL, September 5: Anti AFSPA crusader Irom Chanu Sharmila has been remanded to judicial custody by the JMIC, Imphal East today.

Sharmila will be produced before the same court again on September 19.

The concerned court offered to grant her bail on PR bond of Rs 10,000, however Sharmila declined unless it was unconditional release.

Further speaking to some media persons, after the court proceedings Sharmila expressed her disappointment over the lack of support from the people despite her repeated call for mass support.

“With the recent court judgement in her favour and the warm welcome I was accorded with at the Ima market, I genuinely felt very positive about the people’s sentiment towards the cause. Now I am back to where I had begun from and I feel very disappointed and lost as all those attention from the public has been reduced to just a show,” said a sentimental Sharmila.

In response to a query regarding her re-arrest on the pretext of her health status, Sharmila questioned “What kind of human rights are we getting here, if they have failed to understand the hardship of being nose-fed for 14 years though I have not tasted even a single drop of water during the period.”

It may be noted that Sharmila was freed on August 20, following a judgement of a Session Court.

Soon after her released from the JNIMS hospital security ward, an emotive Sharmila’s first word to the media was “I need mass support from my people.”

However, she was re-arrested under IPC 309 attempting to suicide on August 22 despite the session court acquitting her of the same section.

Alleged paedophile to be tried under POCSO

IMPHAL, September 5: The 65 year old man accused in the rape case of a minor girl from Chingmeirong Poumai colony is going to be tried under section 4 of

IMPHAL, September 5: The 65 year old man accused in the rape case of a minor girl from Chingmeirong Poumai colony is going to be tried under section 4 of Protection of Children from Sexual Offence (POCSO) Act, 2012.

This is the sixth case to be tried under POCSO Act, 2012 in the state.

The accused S Ngoupuni alias Ngaopuni, 65, son of late Sheiba of Liyai Khullen at present Poumei Colony Imphal East district, Heingang police station was produced before the Court of A Guneshwar Sharma, district and sessions Judge Manipur East and special judge (POCSO).

Having heard the argument from both sides the court acquitted two sections 376/420 of the IPC and charged him under POCSO.

The Heingang Police station framed a charge sheet against the accused under FIR No.30 (4) 2014 HNG PS u/s 376/420 IPC and section 4 of Protection of Children from Sexual Offence (POCSO) Act, 2012.

However, the counsel of the accused Advocate, S Shyamcharan alias Sanou argued that the section 376/420 were irrelevant in connection with the case.

Earlier argument on which section to be frame against the accused was also held on August 14 and 28 last. However, the decision for the accused to be tried under special trial POCSO was taken today.

It may be recalled that the 13 year old minor girl was allegedly raped by Ngoupuni on April 17, 2014 around 12 noon on voting day of the 16th Lok Sabha Election.

The victim was taken away by Ngoupuni on a Maruti after informing her mother on the pretext of proxy vote of victim’s daughter. However, instead of taking her to the polling station she was taken to a secluded place, at a foothill of Koirengei area and raped her.

On April 19, 2014 both the accused and victim examined by forensic experts and subsequently framed charge sheet by the concerned police.

While the accused is under judicial custody, the statements of both the accused and victims including 23 prosecution witnesses have been recorded so far.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/09/alleged-paedophile-to-be-tried-under-pocso/

Two Wangoi students hospitalised after police mock bombs injured them

IMPHAL, September 5: At least two students of the Wangoi Higher Secondary School were injured when police fired mock bomb on a group of agitating students this afternoon along the

IMPHAL, September 5: At least two students of the Wangoi Higher Secondary School were injured when police fired mock bomb on a group of agitating students this afternoon along the Mayai Lambi road.

The students were demanding appointment of lecturers.

The injured have been identified as one Wahengbam Johny Singh, son of W Shanti Singh of Wangoi Wahengbam Leikai, XI science and Yumnam Singhajit Singh of Yumnam Huidrom, XII science

Sources said that the incident took place around 12.30 pm.

A group of the agitating students of the Wangoi Higher Secondary School today came out on the street and tried to block the Mayai Lambi road with regards to their demand.

But, the police foiled their attempt and herded them inside the school campus. Subsequently, the students went on rampage of dismantling properties of the school. Owing to the action, the police resorted to firing of mock bomb within the campus injuring them severely.

They were rushed to CHC Wangoi however they were referred to RIMS following the seriousness of their injuries.

It may be noted that the students have been demanding to fill in three vacant posts lecturer (Botany, Geography and Physics).

With regards to this on June 4, 2014 the students submitted a written application to the education directorate. The same copy was submitted to the concerned MLA, ZEO Wangoi. At the same time, on June 3 they also met the director. However, the demand was not materialised till date.

Enraged over the indifferent attitude of the Government the students started their protest since yesterday.

Deputy CM hails teachers as next only to God as State celebrates Teachers’ Day

IMPHAL, September 5: The State level Teachers’ Day celebration was held at the Bengali High School Campus in Babupara today. The celebration was organised under the aegis of the State

IMPHAL, September 5: The State level Teachers’ Day celebration was held at the Bengali High School Campus in Babupara today.

The celebration was organised under the aegis of the State government by the Directorate of Education (Schools), State Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) society, State Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA) Society, Higher and Technical Education, State Rashtriya Uchhatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA) Directorate, State Council of Educational Research and Training, Adult Education, Directorate of Language Planning and Implementation, Board of Secondary Education, Manipur and Council of Higher Secondary Education, Manipur.

A floral tribute was also paid to former President Dr S Radhakrishnan whose birthday is being observed as Teachers’ Day since 1962.

The function was graced by deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam, Commerce and Industry minister Govindas Konthoujam, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj minister Francis Ngajokpa, Social Welfare minister AK Mirabai, Education minister M Okendro, Works minister Khumujam Ratan Kumar Singh, Health and Family Welfare minister Phungzathang Tonsing, IFCD minister Ngamthang Haokip, Agriculture minister Md Nazir and various other high officials.

Addressing the gathering, deputy CM Gaikhangam said that being a teacher is an honourable job and teaching is a noble profession as teachers are the role models of the society and can be considered as the “Second God”.

He expressed optimism that the State will be known the world over for achievements in the field of education and not just only for its arts and culture and sports under the leadership of the Chief Minister and the supervision of the Education minister.

Quoting Albert Einstein, the deputy CM said,”He who dares to teach must never cease to learn”, stressing that teacher should not only have the concept of teaching but also update their knowledge from time to time.

This is how a teacher can produce a quality student for a better tomorrow, he added.

He also told the gathering that the CM has conveyed his best regards wishing a “very happy Teachers Day” to all the teachers through him.

Speaking at the function, M Okendro highlighted the various projects under the State’s educational system and its various achievements.

Asserting that there are approximately 4000 cases of the education department in the State and most of these cases were being solved, he said the department will be a case free department in the next two to three years.

After 30 years, the education department has been able to promote the teachers from the higher secondary to graduate level teachers, the Education minister said.

He appealed the people of the State in general and particularly the students to settle the issues through dialogue and not through violent acts, adding that all their needs and requirements will be fulfilled.

During the celebration, Teachers’ Short Stay Home at Babupara was also inaugurated by the deputy CM Gaikhangam. State Teachers Awards (Education department) were given to nine teachers from different districts and Appreciation Awards (Hr and Tech Education department) were also handed over to three teachers.

Kangpokpi students keep TV date with Prime Minister

KANGPOKPI, September 5: Following strong instructions from the Zonal Education Officer, Kangpokpi most educational institutions within Kangpokpi and under ZEO, Kangpokpi watched the live telecast of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s

Private run educational institutions as well as schools under Sadar Hills Autonomous District Council, Kangpokpi and around 180 schools under ZEO, Kangpokpi also watched the live telecast of the Prime Minister speech, source from the ZEO, Kangpokpi said.

Students were pleasantly surprised by the act since this was the first time, said a teacher, who herself also admitted her wonderment.

According to Ngahchong Kipgen, Zonal Education Officer, Kangpokpi all the educational institutions under ZEO, Kangpokpi including private run schools adhered with the instruction and arranged everything in order in their respective schools before the Prime Minister delivered his speech and let the children watch the live telecast.

The officer continued that those schools in remote areas where TV facility is not accessible, used radio sets to hear the speech.

Reports regarding the events along with photos were received from some schools till evening and others will submit tomorrow added the ZEO, Kangpokpi.

While articulating her anticipation of the event in bringing mental changes among the young learners in their educational outlook Ngahchong Kipgen said that the event itself makes meaning to the students.

Speaking to the local media person a class VII student of JN Public School related, “I have never witnessed such event during my educational career and today’s is an exception, which surely inculcated new thoughts in my mind, though I cannot follow all the meaning of the Prime Minister’s speech.”

JNV students ecstatic after interaction with PM

IMPHAL, September 5: Students of Jawaharlal Navodiya Vidyalaya, Khumbong got an opportunity to interact with Prime Minister Narendra Modi online today. The interaction program was held at the National Information

IMPHAL, September 5: Students of Jawaharlal Navodiya Vidyalaya, Khumbong got an opportunity to interact with Prime Minister Narendra Modi online today.

The interaction program was held at the National Information Centre (NIC), Manipur State Centre which is under the Department of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India.

Nickson Singh Laishram, a Class XII (Science) student of JNV told IFP that the Prime Minister treated them nicely and was very friendly.

He talked to us in an informal manner like friends do even though he is the Prime Minister exceeding all our expectations about him, he added.

Nickson also said that it was a great opportunity to have talked with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the experience has been enlightening and thought provoking.

He narrated how PM Modi replied that one has to work really hard from the grass roots to succeed replying to his question how one can become the Prime Minister, adding that the PM also told them of contesting elections only after attaining 24 years of age.

JNV Khumbong principal Ningthouja Dhiren said that Navodiya Vidyalaya Samiti, Noida selected two JNVs from the country to have an opportunity of talking with the Prime Minister. Thus JNV Khumbong got a chance to talk with the PM, he adds.

Ecstatic over having the privilege of being part of an interaction program with the PM, he said if given such opportunities in the future he will not waste it because students derived pleasure and were enlightened after receiving such an opportunity.

ILPS meeting at Ima Keithel

IMPHAL, September 5: A meeting on Inner Line Permit System was held today at the first floor of Ima Keithel jointly organised by the Khwairamband Ima Keithel Sinpham Amasung Saktam

IMPHAL, September 5: A meeting on Inner Line Permit System was held today at the first floor of Ima Keithel jointly organised by the Khwairamband Ima Keithel Sinpham Amasung Saktam Kanba Lup (KIKSASKL), Kwairamband Nupi Keithel Semgat Sagat Lup (KNKSSL) and JCILPS.

The meeting was graced by Moirangthem ongbi Bidhu Devi of KNKSSL, Yumnam ongbi Ibempishak Devi, Koijam ongbi Ibeyaima Devi, Th Kunjalata Devi and Ibotombi Khuman, co-covenor of JCILPS.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/09/ilps-meeting-at-ima-keithel/

Man found unconscious succumbs in hospital: Police

IMPHAL, September 5: The Porompat police station has reportedly deposited a male dead body at the JNIMS morgue for identification. A statement issued by the police station informed that on

IMPHAL, September 5: The Porompat police station has reportedly deposited a male dead body at the JNIMS morgue for identification.

A statement issued by the police station informed that on September 4 at 1 am, the police station received reliable information that on September 3 around 4:30 pm an unidentified male was found lying unconscious on the southern side of Minuthong along the Imphal riverbank and evacuated to JNIMS for medical treatment.

However on September 4 around 12.45 am the man expired at JNIMS with the cause of death unknown, it said.

It further informed that the man is believed to be around 35 years of age and is dark in complexion.

He is about 5’5 feet tall with black short hair and was found wearing a navy blue long pant, olive green shirt and a black T shirt.

The man seemed to be a Meitei pangal and wear a thick beard without moustache.

Informing that the dead body can be identified by contacting the competent authority, it said that it would be disposed as per the law if it remained unclaimed on or before 12.45 am of September 7.

Heikru Hidongba celebrated with much fanfare

IMPHAL, September 5: The annual historical festival of Manipur Heikru Hongba was celebrated today at the Shri Shri Bijoy Govinda Thangapat, Sagolband. It was organised by the Patriarch (Sagei Purel),

IMPHAL, September 5: The annual historical festival of Manipur Heikru Hongba was celebrated today at the Shri Shri Bijoy Govinda Thangapat, Sagolband. It was organised by the Patriarch (Sagei Purel), Shri Shri Bijoygovinda Sevayet Committe.

Thousands of devotees gathered at the Shri Shri Bijoy Govinda Thangapat to watch the festival and boat races.

Heikru Hidongba was started on 1779 at Shri Shri Bijoy Govinda Thangapat with devotional songs.

The boat race was conducted with the two teams representing the two cardinal directions of south and north competing each other. The southern team was led by Kongbrailatpam Irik Sharma, 12 years, son of K Raman Kumar Sharma of Tera Amudon Akham Leirak as the Tengmailakpa. Kongbrailatpam Rudrashk Sharma, 10 years, son of K Rajeshkumar Sharma of Tera Amudon Akham Leirak led the Northern team as its Tengmailakpa.

This year the two boats were donated by Salam Romen and are made from (JAM) Java plum trees brought from Tamenglong district.

Mean while, Sogolband MLA RK Imo Singh, Keirao MLA Karam Thamarjit and Konthoujam MLA Sarat Singh also attended the festival.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/09/heikru-hidongba-celebrated-with-much-fanfare/

Manipur: Why should we lose out? – Calcutta Telegraph

Calcutta TelegraphManipur: Why should we lose out?Calcutta TelegraphImphal, Sept. 5: Manipur today missed being part of the nationwide release of Mary Kom, the biopic on the champion boxer, because of a militant ban on the screening of Hindi films in t…

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Imphal, Sept. 5: Manipur today missed being part of the nationwide release of Mary Kom, the biopic on the champion boxer, because of a militant ban on the screening of Hindi films in the state. Citizens of Manipur, however, longed to see the movie on …

PDA demands PR in Manipur – Nagaland Post

PDA demands PR in ManipurNagaland Post“The decision of the government of Manipur is highly communal, anti-peace, violates and suppress the democratic rights of the Naga people. It is not possible for Nagas of Manipur to protect our land, history, cul…

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“The decision of the government of Manipur is highly communal, anti-peace, violates and suppress the democratic rights of the Naga people. It is not possible for Nagas of Manipur to protect our land, history, culture, identity and time honoured …

Can’t remain deprived, suppressed for long: ADC members of Manipur – TwoCircles.net

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Hindi films ‘banned’, Manipuris fly to Guwahati to watch Mary Kom – Indian Express

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Hindi films 'banned', Manipuris fly to Guwahati to watch Mary Kom
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Modi’s Teachers’ Day speech exposes lacuna of school system in Manipur – The Hindu

The HinduModi's Teachers' Day speech exposes lacuna of school system in ManipurThe HinduMany students and parents missed the historic address by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Teachers' day on Friday simply because there were power outage …

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Prices of essentials sore due to economic blockade in Manipur – Oneindia

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Home Minister reviews situation in Manipur Government expects Naga … – Business Standard

Home Minister reviews situation in Manipur Government expects Naga …Business StandardThe Union Home Minister Shri Rajnath Singh reviewed the situation in Manipur with the Governor Shri V.K. Duggal, Chief Minister Shri Okram Ibobi Singh, Deputy Chief …

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Representing Manipur: Priyanka Chopra on playing Mary Kom – Reuters India (blog)

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Showdown between KPC & Classic Club for Challenger Cup 2014; Speaker Sazo to join Classic Club

KOHIMA, Sep 4 (NEPS): The much awaited Kohima Press Club (KPC) 11 vs Classic Club 11 for the prestigious Challenger Cup 2014 will formally kick-off amidst expectedly capacity soccer

Kohima Press Club team in red jersey and Classic Club team in white jersey before their Challenger Cup 2013 match at Kohima Local Ground (file photo)

KOHIMA, Sep 4 (NEPS): The much awaited Kohima Press Club (KPC) 11 vs Classic Club 11 for the prestigious Challenger Cup 2014 will formally kick-off amidst expectedly capacity soccer fans here at historic Kohima Local Ground on September 5 at 3:00 PM.

The Classic Club Challenger Cup has been designed to play between the KPC 11 and the Classic Club 11 and has been successfully going on for the last nearly one decade. Over the years, the Challenger Cup of the Classic Club has become so popular that it has become a trade mark today as “KPC-Classic Club Challenger Cup.”

This annual feature between the KPC and Classic Club has also brought rapport between the press fraternity and the members of the Club (Classic Club) which have also been rendering humanitarian services as well as various services to the State capital Kohima at their own cost.

One of the interesting features that will have a special attraction in tomorrow’s KPC 11 vs Classic Club 11 at Kohima Local Ground will be Nagaland Assembly Speaker Chositsuh Sazo’s joining the match. Being a member of Classic Club, the Speaker will be part of the Classic Club team throwing unprecedented challenge against the KPC 11.

Mention may be made that in the last two consecutive Challenger Cups, KPC had defeated Classic Club team. “I think KPC could defeat Classic Club because I was not there in the team (Classic Club),” Sazo used to comment on lighter vein. “But KPC is not taking his comments lightly,” some senior KPC members replied saying they have to put up strong fight against the Classic Club team and make it a “hat trick.”