Manipur News

With the attainment of 25 years of Nehru Yuva Kendra in Thoubal District, Manipur L. Tilotama, Vice – Chairperson of Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India officially launched the yearlong Silver Jubilee Celebrations of the NYK in a function held at the NYKS Zonal Office, Imphal on the 5th July, 2013.
Y. Laksman Singh, District Youth Co-ordinator highlighted the major achievements of the Kendra and Co-ordination Programmes organized by NYK with other Departments / Agency in Thoubal District. A copy of the report of activities were also presented to Hon’ble Vice Chairperson of NYKS, Delhi
Jackie Ruivah, Zonal Director appreciated the efforts made by the Kendra for establishing better linkage and co-ordination with the District Administration for successful implementation of Youth programmes in Thoubal District
On the auspicious ocassion, Km. L. Tilotama Hon’ble VC felicitated Shri. Y. Laksman Singh-District Youth Co-ordinator of NYK Thoubal. Shri Y. Laksman Singh received the prestigious National Award for Best Awareness Campaign from the President of India Pranab Mukherjee.
The Award was given to NYK Thoubal for the courage, commitment & commendable service in the field of Prevention of Alcoholism and Substance (Drug) Abuse in Thoubal District, Manipur. Km. L. Tilotama advised the Zonal Director and the District Youth Coordinators for preparing suitable project proposals for better implementation of Youth Programmes in North East India.

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IMPHAL, July 6 MNS NNN: A 20-year-old man, who was seriously wounded in a police firing during a commotion that occurred in front of Churachandpur District Police Station on June 30 in the aftermath of the Khuga Dam sex tape video, died here in a private hospital after undergoing treatment for five days.
Lunmisiam Guite, hailed from Jenhang locality under Lamka in Churachandpur district, had been treating in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of Shija Hospitals and Research Institute here since he got bullet injuries in the incident that happened when angry local residents tried to storm the district police station in protest against four India Reserved Battalion (IRB) personnel who allegedly captured the sex video clip.
The security personnel reportedly captured the video when a couple was in the act inside a restricted place in Khuga Dam complex in the district a few weeks back.
Meanwhile, Health minister Phungzathang Tonsing visited the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) mortuary to condole the death of Guite on Saturday.
Guite’s body was sent to the RIMS mortuary for autopsy.
Tonsing talking to reporters outside the mortuary said the Government will do everything related to the death and that all the police personnel involved in the firing, which has claimed Guite’s life, will be brought to justice.
Both the Chief Minister and Home Minister will be consulted on the matter, Tonsing assured.
Home Minister Gaikhangam had recently said a case had already been registered with the Churachandpur District Police Station against the four IRB personnel in connection with the incident after being placing them under suspension before taking them into custody.
It had been reported in certain media here that the sex tape video got posted on the internet and went viral.
After the video was found uploaded on the social networking sites, angry local residents of Churachandpur town tried to storm and torch the district police station on June 30. But the police defused the situation by using live rounds and heavy tear gas shells to quell the protesters, wounding one person critically.

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IMPHAL, July 6 NNN: Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh today said the Government has taken steps to put the Old Age Pension money and that of other benefits into personnel accounts of all beneficiaries in banks directly through the Centre.
Ibobi was speaking during a one-day state level political convention of Mahilla Congress held at the Congress Bhavan here.
The Manipur chief minister said the reason for this move was for the convenience of the pensioners.
Meanwhile, Ibobi emphasized on the need of women participation to accelerate the development pace and enhance the status of women in the society as well.
“Although there is 30 percent reservation for women in the country, it has not been able to fully provide it to them,” he regretted.
The Mahilla Congress is one that can work hard toward that end, he said and mentioned that the Mahillas have great role to play in spreading awareness about the flagship programmes of the UPA Government at the Centre.
He said the district as well as the block level Mahilla Congress Units need to organize mass awareness and workshops on the flagship programmes throughout the state.
Ibobi said with an aim to guarantee all the benefits given under the UPA Government’s welfare schemes to the public, the Government has taken steps to put the Old Age Pension money and that of other benefits into personnel accounts of all beneficiaries in banks directly through the Centre.
The Chief Minister also talked about the current ban imposed on tobacco products in Manipur by the state Government saying that all the Mahillas of the Congress should assist the Government agents to make the ban more effective.
Deputy Chief Minister and Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) president Gaikhangam, Manipur Pradesh Mahilla Congress Committee president RK Ranisana Devi, general secretary MPCC in-charge Mahilla Congress D Korungthang, MP (Outer) Thangso Baite, Deputy Speaker MK Preshow Shimray, MLAs and active workers of Congress were also present during the convention.

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MNS: A one-day workshop on voluntary blood donation for media personnel jointly organized by State Blood Transfusion council and MACS was held at Manipur Press Club today.
Dr. L.R.Kom DD/MACS Dr. L. Tomcha Khuman, DD/ MACS Dr. A. Meina Prof. & head dept of IHBT, RIMS, Irengbam Arun, Senior journalist spoke as resource persons.
Dr. Tomcha, said a person can donate blood four times in a year. There is no harm when one donates blood as it can increase the beauty of complexion of the donor. Besides, regular voluntary blood donation can save the donor from various diseases while donating blood, a life can be saved.
He also said while donating blood, one should be checked whether the donor has the symptom of Hepatitis B,C, malaria and syphilis, unhealthy persons, pregnant woman, heart patients etc. should not donate blood.
Dr. M. Meina prof. & head dept of IHBT, RIMS who spoke on blood bank and its functions said there are four blood banks in the state. The govt. has the proposal to set up three more blood bank in Manipur.
Dr. Shailesh kumar Chourasia, project director, MACS in his inaugural speech said, we need blood for many reasons. For an urgent need, we should know the importance of blood. The blood is required at all places. Comparing with other states like Tripura, Mizoram, the states of blood collection in Manipur is very poor. Blood donation camp is mostly done by organized groups but can’t promote it among various people. He also appealed the media both electronic, and print to provide space for blood related news. If we have sufficient blood it can a boon to the population of Manipur.

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