Manipur News

DIMAPUR, Aug 24 NNN : In its attempt to answer to the seeming verbal attacks on the outfit through media on the question of the freedom of expression, the NSCN-IM asserted today that the outfit is no less than any other intellectual when comes to such subject.
The outfit claimed today that there are many intellectuals in the NSCN-IM set up who understand like any other academic or intellectual regarding the meaning of the freedom of expression. The NSCN-IM explained that the freedom of expression has its limits and said, “Anything that one says or writes is not the freedom of expression”. It also added that the freedom of expression is not meant for destruction and obstruction.
Today’s statement of the NSCN-IM came following certain write-ups in the media that were not so amused to the outfit. The outfit had hit back on few articles written by some regular columnists in the media and there have been the feed backs too.
“For freedom and independence, the Nagas had fought against the forced occupationists in the land of the Nagas for more than eight decades and the outfit has been conducting political dialogue with the Government of India strenuously for fifteen long years by the NSCN leadership on behalf of the Nagas to clinch an honourable settlement from India.
If such an agreement takes place, certainly Nagas will get respite from tortuous struggle. But when the political dialogue seemed to reach a logical conclusion, different Naga groups and individuals have raised alarms in the name of patriotism and in the name of freedom of expression. There are so many intellectuals, philosophers and journalists who are throwing mud and dirts into the expected conclusion of the talks,” alleged the NSCN-IM. “Are these people really patriots in words and actions? Are Nagas so wise and out spoken?,” it asked.
The NSCN-IM then said that the freedom of expression can not be misinterpreted.
“But whatever may be the case, the NSCN will carry on the works and responsibilities entrusted to them by the Naga people, come what may. The dog barks but the caravan moves on.” the outfit said.

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Lt Gen Ranbir Singh to be new DGAR
Mail News Service
New Delhi, Aug 24: Lt. General Ranbir Singh, AVSM, SM, Bihar (Infantry) has been appointed as Director General, Assam Rifles on deputation basis in the pay scale of Rs. 75,000-80,000/- for a period of two years or till his superannuation from Army or until further orders, whichever is the earliest.
Lt Gen Ranbir Singh, was commissioned in 1975 in the Bihar Regiment and in his career spanning over 37 years has a coveted career profile both in command and in staff appointments. He commanded an infantry battalion in Jammu & Kashmir, a mountain brigade in Sikkim and an infantry division at Meerut. On staff assignments, the General Officer has tenanted the important assignments of Brigade Major, Colonel General Staff, Brigadier General Staff and Major General General Staff at HQ Eastern Command.
The General Officer is an alumnus of Lawrence School, Sanawar and prestigious defence institutions such as Defence Services Staff College, Wellington and National Defence College. He has been an instructor at NDA, Khadakwasla, Infantry School, Mhow and Indian Military Training Team, Bhutan. He has also represented the country as the Defence Attache at the Indian Embassy, Beijing, China.

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MNS: The Special Judge for CBI cases, Patiala House Courts, New Delhi has convicted Dr. Ram Krishna Mishra the then Assistant Director, Commission for Scientific & Technical Terminology, Department Of Higher Education, New Delhi and sentenced him to undergo four years rigorous imprisonment with total fine of Rs. one lakh.
The CBI investigation revealed that Dr. R.K. Mishra, Asstt. Director, Commission for Scientific & Technical Terminology, Deptt. Of Higher Education, New Delhi who was the officer incharge of training programme organized by CSTT in the Department of Hindi, Karnataka State Open University, Manas Gangotri, Mysore on 22-23 January, 2008 had fraudulently & falsely attempted to claim Rs. 87,291/- by submitting false & forged TA/DA bills in the name of the persons who had not participated in the said seminar.
A charge sheet in this case was filed by CBI against Dr. R.K. Mishra u/s 420/511, 468, 471 of IPC and Sec.15 & Sec.13(2) r/w 13(1) (d) of PC Act, 1988.The Trial Court found the accused guilty and convicted him.

Read more / Original news source: http://manipur-mail.com/four-years-ri-with-fine-to-then-asstt-dir-of-higher-edn-department-new-delhi-in-cbi-case/