Right decision to move on Consult all stakeholders

Good that the State Government has decided to move on. Obviously given the fact that the President has withheld or rejected the Protection of Manipur People Bill, 2015 the best way forward is to draft a new Bill and see whether it can pass muster with…

Good that the State Government has decided to move on. Obviously given the fact that the President has withheld or rejected the Protection of Manipur People Bill, 2015 the best way forward is to draft a new Bill and see whether it can pass muster with the Centre or not. Moreover it is also very important to keep in mind that the three Bills passed by the State Assembly on August 31 last year had divided the people so deeply that even now the nine people killed at Churachandpur in the protest against the Bills are lying in state.

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International Day Against Drug Abuse Saying no to intoxicants

It affects not only the individual user but also the family and society at large. And yes Manipur knows this well. Can’t really say when drugs or more specifically heroin came here but one just has to recollect the 80s when this particular brand of drug was widely used by the youngsters. There still must be quite a number of youngsters using this drug though admittedly its usage has seen a gradual decline down the years. Numerous youngsters have passed away due to over dose and later AIDS came taking a heavy toll on the people.

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It affects not only the individual user but also the family and society at large. And yes Manipur knows this well. Can’t really say when drugs or more specifically heroin came here but one just has to recollect the 80s when this particular brand of drug was widely used by the youngsters. There still must be quite a number of youngsters using this drug though admittedly its usage has seen a gradual decline down the years. Numerous youngsters have passed away due to over dose and later AIDS came taking a heavy toll on the people.

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Two wrongs do not make a right Crippling RIMS for two days

Two wrongs do not make a right. This obviously blew over the heads of all concerned and what one saw was RIMS being literally paralysed for two days.
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Two wrongs do not make a right. This obviously blew over the heads of all concerned and what one saw was RIMS being literally paralysed for two days.

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Noteworthy initiative from 515 individuals Preparing the stage for a dialogue

Negotiate. Discuss. Talk things over. This is the mantra that 515 people drawn from different communities have floated so that the Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System (JCILPS) and the Joint Action Committee Against Anti-Tribal Bills, Churachand…

Negotiate. Discuss. Talk things over. This is the mantra that 515 people drawn from different communities have floated so that the Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System (JCILPS) and the Joint Action Committee Against Anti-Tribal Bills, Churachandpur (JACAATB) can sit down and talk things over. Just what the situation demands.

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Drug abuse and opium cultivation

Amidst all the turmoil over economic blockade and counter economic blockade came the news “Punjab is trending, but Mizoram and Manipur may be equally addicted”. The news report is rather disturbing but at the same time it was a wake-up call for all the people of Manipur.

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Amidst all the turmoil over economic blockade and counter economic blockade came the news “Punjab is trending, but Mizoram and Manipur may be equally addicted”. The news report is rather disturbing but at the same time it was a wake-up call for all the people of Manipur.

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From SoO pact to political dialogue

Indeed, a big milestone has been achieved. For too long, the tripartite Suspension of Operation (SoO) signed between the Government of India, Government of Manipur and two conglomerates of Kuki militant groups namely Kuki National Organisation (KNO) and United People’s Front (UPF) was hanging in limbo for a long time without making any tangible headway except for the fact that hostilities have been ceased officially.

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Indeed, a big milestone has been achieved. For too long, the tripartite Suspension of Operation (SoO) signed between the Government of India, Government of Manipur and two conglomerates of Kuki militant groups namely Kuki National Organisation (KNO) and United People’s Front (UPF) was hanging in limbo for a long time without making any tangible headway except for the fact that hostilities have been ceased officially.

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AFSPA and ‘attempt to commit suicide’

Irom Sharmila who has not touched a morsel of food for the past 16 years was produced before the Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate, Imphal West on June 14. As demanded by the statute of the country, Sharmila has been appearing before different Courts periodically.

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Irom Sharmila who has not touched a morsel of food for the past 16 years was produced before the Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate, Imphal West on June 14. As demanded by the statute of the country, Sharmila has been appearing before different Courts periodically.

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Idea of Manipur and elusive consensus

Finally, the all-party delegation met Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh amidst strong protests in front of Manipur Bhavan, Delhi by both proponents and antagonists of the three Bills passed by the Manipur Legislative Assembly on August 31 last year.
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Finally, the all-party delegation met Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh amidst strong protests in front of Manipur Bhavan, Delhi by both proponents and antagonists of the three Bills passed by the Manipur Legislative Assembly on August 31 last year.

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Expending help to stranded passengers Innate goodness of mankind

One of the few things which reaffirm people’s faith in the innate goodness of mankind. This came out in all its pristine beauty when the people of Senapati district extended support and co-operation to the police personnel who were deputed to escort the stranded people who were caught in the total bandh called by different civil society organisations in the hill districts on June 9.

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One of the few things which reaffirm people’s faith in the innate goodness of mankind. This came out in all its pristine beauty when the people of Senapati district extended support and co-operation to the police personnel who were deputed to escort the stranded people who were caught in the total bandh called by different civil society organisations in the hill districts on June 9.

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Bandhs, protests to now blockade Spare a thought for young students

Bills ostensibly worked out to protect the indigenous people of the land. However the reality tells a very different story with sharp differences arising from amongst the indigenous people of the land over the Bills. These differences can be seen all o…

Bills ostensibly worked out to protect the indigenous people of the land. However the reality tells a very different story with sharp differences arising from amongst the indigenous people of the land over the Bills. These differences can be seen all over the place. Nine dead bodies still lying in state at Churachandpur. Days of confrontations between protesters and police on the streets. Students being picked up and detained. Bandhs and now blockades.

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“No recent case of misuse of AFSPA in NE”

“There was no recent cases of misuse of the law (Armed Forces Special Powers Act) in the region (North East)”. This was what the Indian Army said in defence of the prolonged imposition of the infamous Act in the North East region and of course Kashmir. A news report filed by the Press Trust of India (PTI) quoted Eastern Army Commander Lieutenant General Praveen Bakshi as stating “If the army is required to handle insurgency, we require AFSPA.

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“There was no recent cases of misuse of the law (Armed Forces Special Powers Act) in the region (North East)”. This was what the Indian Army said in defence of the prolonged imposition of the infamous Act in the North East region and of course Kashmir. A news report filed by the Press Trust of India (PTI) quoted Eastern Army Commander Lieutenant General Praveen Bakshi as stating “If the army is required to handle insurgency, we require AFSPA.

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Trumpeting the success story of students Create the right ambience for all

It is that time of the year. Pick up any daily newspaper and one will see numerous educational institutes going to town trumpeting the good showing of their students in the Class X and Class XII board exams.
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It is that time of the year. Pick up any daily newspaper and one will see numerous educational institutes going to town trumpeting the good showing of their students in the Class X and Class XII board exams.

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Lining up protests in the hills and valley Tearing the common folks apart

Public curfew in Central and State Government offices from June 1 to 3. Public curfew from 4 am to 6 pm of June 2 at Khwairamband including Paona Keithel and Thangal Keithel. All non-local people asked to stay indoors within Greater Imphal on June 1 an…

Public curfew in Central and State Government offices from June 1 to 3. Public curfew from 4 am to 6 pm of June 2 at Khwairamband including Paona Keithel and Thangal Keithel. All non-local people asked to stay indoors within Greater Imphal on June 1 and June 2

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Curtain raiser to the 2017 Assembly polls ? More than a local body polls

Underlining the Delhi effect. Difficult to believe that this would have been the case if the BJP under Prime Minister Narendra Modi had not swept the Parliamentary elections in 2014.
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Underlining the Delhi effect. Difficult to believe that this would have been the case if the BJP under Prime Minister Narendra Modi had not swept the Parliamentary elections in 2014.

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Letting young students lead the protest Leave the kids alone

73 Government schools drawing blank on the success board of the just announced HSLC examination results. Students, mostly from Government schools taking to the streets to demand that the students detained by police be released and turn the three Bills …

73 Government schools drawing blank on the success board of the just announced HSLC examination results. Students, mostly from Government schools taking to the streets to demand that the students detained by police be released and turn the three Bills passed by the State Assembly last year into Acts.

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Waiting for response from Delhi All round trust deficit

Not clear how the Centre will respond to the proposal of the State Government with regard to the three Bills, but the Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System has already made its stand clear.
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Not clear how the Centre will respond to the proposal of the State Government with regard to the three Bills, but the Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System has already made its stand clear.

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Competition amongst institutes Attracting the best students

Obvious that the competition is not only amongst the students. With the Board of Secondary Education, Manipur (BOSEM) announcing the results of the HSLC 2016 exam, a number of private schools have started offering freebies to the bright and meritorious…

Obvious that the competition is not only amongst the students. With the Board of Secondary Education, Manipur (BOSEM) announcing the results of the HSLC 2016 exam, a number of private schools have started offering freebies to the bright and meritorious students.

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More than an annual board exam Preparing for the future

Preparing for the future. And this is perhaps the first stepping stone. More than an annual board exam and this is how the Class X board exam should be viewed. Now that the Board of Secondary Education, Manipur (BOSEM) has declared the result of the Cl…

Preparing for the future. And this is perhaps the first stepping stone. More than an annual board exam and this is how the Class X board exam should be viewed. Now that the Board of Secondary Education, Manipur (BOSEM) has declared the result of the Class X Board exam, it is time to take stock of certain realities.

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Frequency of rape and molestation Reflection of demented minds

Sick mindset. Not sick in the clinical sense and it reflects a social reality bringing all to the question of where exactly women stand in society. Placed on a pedestal in the public domain but reduced to a punching bag in the domestic sphere.
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Sick mindset. Not sick in the clinical sense and it reflects a social reality bringing all to the question of where exactly women stand in society. Placed on a pedestal in the public domain but reduced to a punching bag in the domestic sphere.

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Clarion call for Naga unity Toll of factional clashes

The toll from the infighting has been heavy. And perhaps no one knows this better than the NSCN (IM). No record with The Sangai Express but the figure from the infighting may be higher than the clashes with the security forces in the decades old moveme…

The toll from the infighting has been heavy. And perhaps no one knows this better than the NSCN (IM). No record with The Sangai Express but the figure from the infighting may be higher than the clashes with the security forces in the decades old movement launched by the Naga underground outfit/s, starting from the days of the Naga National Council (NNC) during the time of the late AZ Phizo.

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