8th Death Anniversary Of NK Sanajaoba Observed Fitting tributes paid to pioneering journalist

The eighth death anniversary of NK Sanajaoba, former Editor of the journal Lamyanba published by Pan Manipur Youth League who was known for his investigative journalism was observed today at Lamyanba Shanglen, Palace Compound under the aegis of NK Sana…

The eighth death anniversary of NK Sanajaoba, former Editor of the journal Lamyanba published by Pan Manipur Youth League who was known for his investigative journalism was observed today at Lamyanba Shanglen, Palace Compound under the aegis of NK Sanajaoba Memorial Observation Committee Source The Sangai Express

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Role of media in conflict resolution dissected

Along with a panel discussion on ‘Conflict, Media and Civil Societies’, the 8th Memorial Observation of NK Sanajaoba was held at Lamyanba Shanglen, Palace Compound here today Source Hueiyen News Service

Along with a panel discussion on ‘Conflict, Media and Civil Societies’, the 8th Memorial Observation of NK Sanajaoba was held at Lamyanba Shanglen, Palace Compound here today Source Hueiyen News Service

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PREPAK salutes ‘martyrs’

In memory of the three ‘revolutionaries’ who were killed in a gun battle with a combined team of State Police and CRPF at Kameng, Leimarok on November 12, 1978 and other cadres who were killed in the course of the ongoing revolutionary movement, the pr…

In memory of the three ‘revolutionaries’ who were killed in a gun battle with a combined team of State Police and CRPF at Kameng, Leimarok on November 12, 1978 and other cadres who were killed in the course of the ongoing revolutionary movement, the proscribed PREPAK is observing ‘martyrs’ memorial day tomorrow’, conveyed a press release issued by the outfit’s assistant secretary, publicity and propaganda Leibakngakpa Luwang Source The Sangai Express

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Fusion Music festival kicks off

A two day long ‘Fusion of Modern and Tribal Music Festival for Inter Ethnic Harmony’ being organized by Rhythms of Manipur kicked off from today at the banquet hall of Hotel Imphal Source Hueiyen News Service

A two day long ‘Fusion of Modern and Tribal Music Festival for Inter Ethnic Harmony’ being organized by Rhythms of Manipur kicked off from today at the banquet hall of Hotel Imphal Source Hueiyen News Service

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All Tribal disables’ Union Manipur ATDUM decries

Rather than implementing Government of India’s directive regarding modalities for issuance of certificates to people with disabilities, the state Government has been insisting that such documents be issued by conducting health camps, said All Tribal di…

Rather than implementing Government of India’s directive regarding modalities for issuance of certificates to people with disabilities, the state Government has been insisting that such documents be issued by conducting health camps, said All Tribal disables’ Union Manipur ATDUM president Momo Tantanga Source The Sangai Express

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UNC picks flaws in fund allocation under PWD

United Naga Council has taken strong exception to alleged omission or insignificant amount provided in the allotment of funds for Cheque Drawal Authority under the PWD and questioned how can there be any development in the hills in the light of such ha…

United Naga Council has taken strong exception to alleged omission or insignificant amount provided in the allotment of funds for Cheque Drawal Authority under the PWD and questioned how can there be any development in the hills in the light of such hard facts Source Hueiyen News Service

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Gaikhangam states GoM’s stand on SoO

Maintaining that the State Government is just a facilitator to the Suspension of Operation pact inked between the Centre, State Govt and the KNO and UPF, Home Minister Gaikhangam today said that the State Government only came into the reckoning after t…

Maintaining that the State Government is just a facilitator to the Suspension of Operation pact inked between the Centre, State Govt and the KNO and UPF, Home Minister Gaikhangam today said that the State Government only came into the reckoning after the pact was signed between the Kuki armed outfits and the Indian Army Source The Sangai Express

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With JCILPS setting Nov 19 deadline, showdown with Government possible Appreciate the spirit but not timely, says Dy CM

With the Joint Committee on the Inner Line Permit System setting November 19 as the deadline to start the process of issuing permits to outsiders who came to Manipur after 1947, a showdown with the State Government is a distinct possibility, if such a …

With the Joint Committee on the Inner Line Permit System setting November 19 as the deadline to start the process of issuing permits to outsiders who came to Manipur after 1947, a showdown with the State Government is a distinct possibility, if such a pronouncement is put to force Source The Sangai Express

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UNC alleges apathy, disparity Bats for peaceful ‘divorce’

The United Naga Council has blamed the State Government for apathy and disparity in allotment of fund for check drawal authority under PWD whereby Chandel, Tamenglong and Ukhrul districts were omitted and insignificant amount provided for Senapati dist…

The United Naga Council has blamed the State Government for apathy and disparity in allotment of fund for check drawal authority under PWD whereby Chandel, Tamenglong and Ukhrul districts were omitted and insignificant amount provided for Senapati district Source The Sangai Express

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Protection for memorial tomb of Phunal Maring chief mooted

With the State Government failing to protect and preserve the memorial tomb of chief of Phunal Maring village as a heritage site, villagers of seven different villages including Meeteis have formed a Committee to preserve and protect the memorial site …

With the State Government failing to protect and preserve the memorial tomb of chief of Phunal Maring village as a heritage site, villagers of seven different villages including Meeteis have formed a Committee to preserve and protect the memorial site Source Hueiyen News Service

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Blooming Manipur adorns Ima Keithel

As part of its pilot project, volunteers of European Manipuri Association have installed and planted 56 hanging baskets of flower plants at the historic Ema Keithel today under a community initiative christened Blooming Manipur Source The Sangai Exp…

As part of its pilot project, volunteers of European Manipuri Association have installed and planted 56 hanging baskets of flower plants at the historic Ema Keithel today under a community initiative christened Blooming Manipur Source The Sangai Express

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Fresh violence in BTAD, 2 killed

Two persons were killed in a fresh outbreak of ethnic violence in Bodoland Territorial Administered Districts BTAD area of lower Assam after a lull of three months, police said today Source The Sangai Express Press Trust of India

Two persons were killed in a fresh outbreak of ethnic violence in Bodoland Territorial Administered Districts BTAD area of lower Assam after a lull of three months, police said today Source The Sangai Express Press Trust of India

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Experts discuss conflicts and roles of media, civil societies

IMPHAL, Nov 11 (MNS/NNN):A panel discussion on ‘Conflict, Media and Civil Societies’ was held today here on the occasion of ‘8th Lamyanba Yaolloi NK Sanajaoba Ningshing Kumon 2012’, organized by the Observation Committee of the late Sanajaoba who was attributed as a revolutionary, journalist, social activist and a tireless unity worker for both the hills […]

IMPHAL, Nov 11 (MNS/NNN):A panel discussion on ‘Conflict, Media and Civil Societies’ was held today here on the occasion of ‘8th Lamyanba Yaolloi NK Sanajaoba Ningshing Kumon 2012’, organized by the Observation Committee of the late Sanajaoba who was attributed as a revolutionary, journalist, social activist and a tireless unity worker for both the hills and the valley people.
Held at Lamyanba Shanglen, Konung Lampak, Dr Lokendro Arambam, in his key-note address described Sanajaoba as a pioneer who went to every nook and corner of the state, endeavouring for oneness of all the people and communities alike. He also accredited Sanajaoba as a person who introduced investigative journalism in the state by pointing out the ills that plagued the people of his time.
On the occasion, Arambam Lokendra pointed out the necessity of speculation of the Naga-India talk, since the negotiation is kept in secrecy. Even if the talk does not touch on the territorial integrity of the state, relationship between different communities as an outcome of the peace talk should be taken into account, he said. In this connection, he gave his opinion to consider the thought of all and sundry as the pivotal point for solution to the issue of the state.
In the panel discussion, AK Sanaton, senior journalist said that India is facing a critical dilemma in making amendment to the Constitution with regard to the Naga-India talk as it also seeks to pacify the people of the state of Manipur and its sentiment at the same time.
Speaking on the role of the media, he stressed on the need for self restrain and reasonable restriction on the part of the journalists, if it is likely to create disharmony as a backlash. He also pointed out the need of the time to upgrade the standard of news coverage on the part of the media and also the need for organizations to connect with the people.
Another resource person, Rajkumar Bobichand, Director of Change and Peace-building Action (CPA) said that conflict is a result of imbalance of needs between two groups or communities which could be solved when both their needs are brought into account.
He added that peace is not only absence of violence, but durable peace could become a reality only when the needs of all the groups or communities are satisfied. The Naga-India peace talk should not hurt the relationship amongst different communities of the state, he dwelt.
Speaking as the chief guest and moderator of the function, A Mobi who is also the president of All Manipur Working Journalists Union (AMWJ U) said that media houses in both the hills and the valley lack both persons and indepth of reporting. Thus, creating gap in the relations between the hills and the valley people, he added. He also confessed of the need for investigative journalism to come up and expressed his keen desire to see more of such reporting.

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Experts discuss conflicts and roles of media, civil societies

IMPHAL, Nov 11 (MNS/NNN):A panel discussion on ‘Conflict, Media and Civil Societies’ was held today here on the occasion of ‘8th Lamyanba Yaolloi NK Sanajaoba Ningshing Kumon 2012’, organized by the Observation Committee of the late Sanajaoba who was attributed as a revolutionary, journalist, social activist and a tireless unity worker for both the hills […]

IMPHAL, Nov 11 (MNS/NNN):A panel discussion on ‘Conflict, Media and Civil Societies’ was held today here on the occasion of ‘8th Lamyanba Yaolloi NK Sanajaoba Ningshing Kumon 2012’, organized by the Observation Committee of the late Sanajaoba who was attributed as a revolutionary, journalist, social activist and a tireless unity worker for both the hills and the valley people.
Held at Lamyanba Shanglen, Konung Lampak, Dr Lokendro Arambam, in his key-note address described Sanajaoba as a pioneer who went to every nook and corner of the state, endeavouring for oneness of all the people and communities alike. He also accredited Sanajaoba as a person who introduced investigative journalism in the state by pointing out the ills that plagued the people of his time.
On the occasion, Arambam Lokendra pointed out the necessity of speculation of the Naga-India talk, since the negotiation is kept in secrecy. Even if the talk does not touch on the territorial integrity of the state, relationship between different communities as an outcome of the peace talk should be taken into account, he said. In this connection, he gave his opinion to consider the thought of all and sundry as the pivotal point for solution to the issue of the state.
In the panel discussion, AK Sanaton, senior journalist said that India is facing a critical dilemma in making amendment to the Constitution with regard to the Naga-India talk as it also seeks to pacify the people of the state of Manipur and its sentiment at the same time.
Speaking on the role of the media, he stressed on the need for self restrain and reasonable restriction on the part of the journalists, if it is likely to create disharmony as a backlash. He also pointed out the need of the time to upgrade the standard of news coverage on the part of the media and also the need for organizations to connect with the people.
Another resource person, Rajkumar Bobichand, Director of Change and Peace-building Action (CPA) said that conflict is a result of imbalance of needs between two groups or communities which could be solved when both their needs are brought into account.
He added that peace is not only absence of violence, but durable peace could become a reality only when the needs of all the groups or communities are satisfied. The Naga-India peace talk should not hurt the relationship amongst different communities of the state, he dwelt.
Speaking as the chief guest and moderator of the function, A Mobi who is also the president of All Manipur Working Journalists Union (AMWJ U) said that media houses in both the hills and the valley lack both persons and indepth of reporting. Thus, creating gap in the relations between the hills and the valley people, he added. He also confessed of the need for investigative journalism to come up and expressed his keen desire to see more of such reporting.

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Rally on Nupi Lal Day

IMPHAL, Nov 11 NNN: Showing serious concern over increasing crime against women in Manipur, the All Manipur Nupi Marup has decided to observe the ‘Nupi Lal Day’ 2012 (War of women) in the form of a mass public rally to register a protest against crime and violence against women and also against corruption. The decision […]

IMPHAL, Nov 11 NNN: Showing serious concern over increasing crime against women in Manipur, the All Manipur Nupi Marup has decided to observe the ‘Nupi Lal Day’ 2012 (War of women) in the form of a mass public rally to register a protest against crime and violence against women and also against corruption.
The decision was taken during a joint meeting of 40 different branches of AMNM held at Irabat Bhawan, Rupmahal Tank, AMNM president S Sorojini told a press conference.
She said that though the movement on women empowerment has been at its highest peak in many countries, the Manipur society is seemed to be exhausted owing to which outrageous activities such as rape cases of girl students, divorce and missing cases of young married women are escalating in the state.
Considering the rising crimes, being a women body AMNM just cannot sit back as a mere spectator, Sorojini said. She also said the women lup (organization) has decided to observe the upcoming Nupi Lal Day under the theme corruption and crime against women” together with a mass rally and another public rally.
Sorojini also said Manipur has been witnessing an increase in the number of sex workers and the figure is indeed alarming. She demanded that Immoral Act, 1956 should be invoked in the state to hold back such activity.
Non-sanctioning of power to the State Women Commission is also an important cause for the increasing crime against women, she pointed out while calling for full implementation of the commission.

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Rally on Nupi Lal Day

IMPHAL, Nov 11 NNN: Showing serious concern over increasing crime against women in Manipur, the All Manipur Nupi Marup has decided to observe the ‘Nupi Lal Day’ 2012 (War of women) in the form of a mass public rally to register a protest against crime and violence against women and also against corruption. The decision […]

IMPHAL, Nov 11 NNN: Showing serious concern over increasing crime against women in Manipur, the All Manipur Nupi Marup has decided to observe the ‘Nupi Lal Day’ 2012 (War of women) in the form of a mass public rally to register a protest against crime and violence against women and also against corruption.
The decision was taken during a joint meeting of 40 different branches of AMNM held at Irabat Bhawan, Rupmahal Tank, AMNM president S Sorojini told a press conference.
She said that though the movement on women empowerment has been at its highest peak in many countries, the Manipur society is seemed to be exhausted owing to which outrageous activities such as rape cases of girl students, divorce and missing cases of young married women are escalating in the state.
Considering the rising crimes, being a women body AMNM just cannot sit back as a mere spectator, Sorojini said. She also said the women lup (organization) has decided to observe the upcoming Nupi Lal Day under the theme corruption and crime against women” together with a mass rally and another public rally.
Sorojini also said Manipur has been witnessing an increase in the number of sex workers and the figure is indeed alarming. She demanded that Immoral Act, 1956 should be invoked in the state to hold back such activity.
Non-sanctioning of power to the State Women Commission is also an important cause for the increasing crime against women, she pointed out while calling for full implementation of the commission.

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Mizo Students on boundary dispute

AIZAWL, Nov 11: The Mizo Students’ Union (MSU) has pledged to protect the land belonging to Mizoram. The newly elected Mizo Students’ Union president, Zodinpuia said the successive governmewnts in Mizoram are not concerned enough in dealing with the Mizoram state boundary dispute. “The land which we owned are also being taken away by others […]

AIZAWL, Nov 11: The Mizo Students’ Union (MSU) has pledged to protect the land belonging to Mizoram.
The newly elected Mizo Students’ Union president, Zodinpuia said the successive governmewnts in Mizoram are not concerned enough in dealing with the Mizoram state boundary dispute. “The land which we owned are also being taken away by others which is really regretful. Therefore, MSU is going to take a huge step in order to protect our land”, said Zodinpuia.
The MSU chief said that concerning over the protection of the land, the students’ body had also convened a federal meeting in which it had resolved “that since they (the neighbouring states) even established a school in our own land, therefore, if need be, we shall even organise a social work of cleansing such entries.” He also said that the students’ body regards the Mizoram politicians as only working for their silfish interest in the guise of concerning with the state boundary.
In the educational field too, the MSU will take more steps and as resolved in the recent MSU general assembly, they will take necessary steps in order to divide the Education department into two directorates—Elementary and Secondary Education departments. “Since the same is already proposed by the Education Reforms Commission, and even the Expert Committee of Commission report also necessary, we will take all the necessary steps for its fulfillment,” the MSU president said.
Zodinpuia further said that for the implementation of the plan to conduct Teacher’s Eligibility Test (TET) for recruitment of teachers so as to enhance quality education, they will take further necessary steps in this regard. As per the agreement between the MSU and the representatives of government in the year 2011, the rules being prepared in connection with the appointment given to 17 different posts under SSA and RMSA are also almost completed. In order that the same rules may be used within this year, and also in order that the Mizoram may have the Mizoram education policy’ the MSU plans to do the needful, Zodinpuia said.

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Mizo Students on boundary dispute

AIZAWL, Nov 11: The Mizo Students’ Union (MSU) has pledged to protect the land belonging to Mizoram. The newly elected Mizo Students’ Union president, Zodinpuia said the successive governmewnts in Mizoram are not concerned enough in dealing with the Mizoram state boundary dispute. “The land which we owned are also being taken away by others […]

AIZAWL, Nov 11: The Mizo Students’ Union (MSU) has pledged to protect the land belonging to Mizoram.
The newly elected Mizo Students’ Union president, Zodinpuia said the successive governmewnts in Mizoram are not concerned enough in dealing with the Mizoram state boundary dispute. “The land which we owned are also being taken away by others which is really regretful. Therefore, MSU is going to take a huge step in order to protect our land”, said Zodinpuia.
The MSU chief said that concerning over the protection of the land, the students’ body had also convened a federal meeting in which it had resolved “that since they (the neighbouring states) even established a school in our own land, therefore, if need be, we shall even organise a social work of cleansing such entries.” He also said that the students’ body regards the Mizoram politicians as only working for their silfish interest in the guise of concerning with the state boundary.
In the educational field too, the MSU will take more steps and as resolved in the recent MSU general assembly, they will take necessary steps in order to divide the Education department into two directorates—Elementary and Secondary Education departments. “Since the same is already proposed by the Education Reforms Commission, and even the Expert Committee of Commission report also necessary, we will take all the necessary steps for its fulfillment,” the MSU president said.
Zodinpuia further said that for the implementation of the plan to conduct Teacher’s Eligibility Test (TET) for recruitment of teachers so as to enhance quality education, they will take further necessary steps in this regard. As per the agreement between the MSU and the representatives of government in the year 2011, the rules being prepared in connection with the appointment given to 17 different posts under SSA and RMSA are also almost completed. In order that the same rules may be used within this year, and also in order that the Mizoram may have the Mizoram education policy’ the MSU plans to do the needful, Zodinpuia said.

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Anna Hazare inaugurates his new office in Delhi

New Delhi, Nov 11 (ANI): Veteran social activist Anna Hazare on Sunday inaugurated his new office at Sarvodaya Enclave in Delhi. Hazare on Saturday announced the 15-member Coordination Committee, which has erstwhile Team Anna’s members Justice (Retd) Santosh Hegde, Kiran Bedi, Medha Patkar, Akhil Gogoi, Sunita Godara, Arvind Gaur, Shivendra Singh Chauhan and Rakesh Rafiq. […]

New Delhi, Nov 11 (ANI): Veteran social activist Anna Hazare on Sunday inaugurated his new office at Sarvodaya Enclave in Delhi.
Hazare on Saturday announced the 15-member Coordination Committee, which has erstwhile Team Anna’s members Justice (Retd) Santosh Hegde, Kiran Bedi, Medha Patkar, Akhil Gogoi, Sunita Godara, Arvind Gaur, Shivendra Singh Chauhan and Rakesh Rafiq.
The new faces in the committee are former DGP (Punjab) Shashikant, former IAS officer Avinash Dharmadhikari, Lt Col Brijendra Khokhar, Ran Singh Arya, activist Akshay Kumar and agriculture expert Vishambhar Chaudhary.

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