Manipur News

IMPHAL, September 9: A team of the BJYM today conducted a surprise inspection against the inflating prices of essential commodities.

The team led by president Oinam Malesh inspected shops around Thangal Bazar and found many traders hiking prices of the essential commodities taking advantage of the blocking of the two highways.

Briefing media persons on the sideline of the drive, Malesh said the drive was conducted following complaints from several individuals that the traders are hiking the prices of the essential commodities.

During the drive, rates of commodities were found fluctuating from one shop to another.

At the same time, some shops also tried to fool the team by slashing the prices of the items on getting information of the drive he continued.

Many shops also locked down their godowns in order to hide their present stock he said.

Meanwhile, the team instructed the traders to maintain a proper price for all essential commodities considering the situation in the State.

He said traders were also warned that if they continue to hike their prices in the next surprise inspection, the names of the traders will be informed to the Centre.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2015/09/bjym-conducts-drive-against-inflation/

KANGPOKPI, September 9: The Joint Action Committee, Sadar Hills formed in connection with the tribal martyrs has decided to impose a 24 hours total bandh along the National Highway-2 or the Trans Asian Highway No.1 within Sadar Hills from midnight of September 10 till midnight of September 11.

The decision was taken during its meeting held today at Kangpokpi Town Committee office where the JAC Action Plan and expansion of its executives were minutely discussed.

The meeting was attended by representatives and delegates of various communities from different parts of the district.

The JAC Sadar Hills was formed recently on September 7 during a joint meeting of CSOs based in Sadar Hills at Multi-Purpose Hall, SHADC Kangpokpi to coordinate and streamline the present movement headed by the tribal apex bodies.

Expanding the JAC executives, the meeting inducted Hechon Singson, Helun Mate and Tolminthang Misao from Kangpokpi; Khupboi, Lalboi, Josh Kipgen, Kimdeilhen and Jenny from Sapormeina; Lunminlen and Nehmang from Keithelmanbi (Champhai); Thanggin Kipgen (Hengbung) in-charge of Taphou-Kuki to Changoubung; Haothelal (Changoubung); Mangboi, Chief of Phailen; Kammang Kipgen (in-charge of Gamgiphai); Thanglenmang, President Motbung YC; Madhav Khatiwada (In-charge of Charhajare); Khageshore (Gorkha community in-charge); Ninio (Dilli Village); Shanti Kamei (Yaikongpao); Kerry (T.Khullen); Tonglet Chongloi (Saikul Block incharge); Kaitinpao (K. Songtun); S. Ashi, KAPWU (Liyai Kongpao); Aruni (Kalapahar Women Union); Ribu Bhujel (Ex-Pradhan); Veichosapao (Liyai Kalapahar) and President & Secretary of Mayangkhang Area Youth Organization, KSO Twilang Block, KSO Island Block, KSO Moltam Lhang, KSO Bung Area, SANPO, Kalapahar Gorkha Youth Organization.

The JAC decided to call the 24-hr Sadar Hills total bandh against the three alleged anti-tribal bills passed recently by the Manipur Government and the brutal killing of nine civilian protestors in Churachandpur as well as to show solidarity while sharing the grief and pain suffered by the bereaved families and the injured victims who are undergoing treatment in hospital.

The JAC also resolved that any committee member(s) or individual(s) not adhering to the guideline of the JAC total bandh shall take the responsibility of any eventuality as per his/her misconduct and the JAC shall not be responsible for the same.

While appealing to individuals particularly the transporters`™ associations to regard the bandh the JAC Sadar Hills also warned to take appropriate action against those who violate the bandh.

However, the JAC exempted school duty, wedding party, airport, religious/pilgrim party, medical/hospital, electricity, fire service, PHED/Water supply and media from the purview of the bandh.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2015/09/jac-sadar-hills-calls-24hr-total-bandh/

IMPHAL, September 9: A huge number of people including both men and women participated in the protest rally against the recently passed three bills in Ukhrul today under the aegis of Tangkhul Naga Long (TNL).

Banners demanding the immediate resignation of MLA Preshow Shimray and MLA Victor Keishing and denouncing the three recent bills passed by the State Assembly were displayed by the protestors along with banners denouncing a statement of MLA Ranjit.

A memorandum addressed to the State Governor Dr Syed Ahmed was submitted to the Deputy Commissioner, Ukhrul signed by the TNL president, Weapon Zimik.

The memorandum stated that TNL opposes the three bills saying the procedure was a mockery of democracy and the enforcement of such bills has the potential to create social unrest and political chaos.

It requested the Governor to abstain from giving accent to such bills and instead proposed President Rule.

People started marching from two extreme edge of Ukhrul town namely Kharasom junction and Tungrei junction and met at Tangkhul Naga Long ground and held a mass meeting there.

During the meeting, Stephen Angkang former TNL president detailed the history of the Nagas and the Naga struggle.

He explained the contextual complexities and the unique land holding system of the Nagas which defines the Naga identity.

Senior adocate R Daniel educated the rally participants on the legal interpretation of the three Bills dwelling especially on the MLRLR Act.

President of the TNL Weapon Zimik read the rally declaration to the masses gather at the Tangkhul Naga Long ground.

The declaration stated that the Tangkhul Naga while opposing all the three infamous bills call for a President Rule in Manipur to save further loss of lives.

The apex body also demanded the immediate resignation of the two Congress Tangkhul MLAs namely Preshow Shimray and Victor Keishing within the deadline given by United Naga Council.

The Tangkhul Naga Long also stated that recent remark of MLA Ranjit in the Assembly saying that there are no Nagas in Manipur is an insult and should be awarded the rightful penalty.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2015/09/tnl-rally-denounces-recent-bills/