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“Ukhrul suffering under 144 CrPC”

IMPHAL, August 22: The imposition of CrPC 144 for 40 days in Ukhrul has created a fear psychosis in Ukhrul and the public wants its removal at the earliest. This

IMPHAL, August 22: The imposition of CrPC 144 for 40 days in Ukhrul has created a fear psychosis in Ukhrul and the public wants its removal at the earliest.

This was stated by members of various civil organisations while interacting with media today at the Ukhrul District head quarter.

Representatives of Tangkhul Shanaolong, Tangkhul Naga long and village chief association were present during the interaction.

A media team along with members of United NGOs Mission Manipur went to assess the situation at Ukhrul today.

SC Ringleiwo president of Tangkhul Shanaolong said that after the unfortunate incident of the killing of an ADC member of Ukhrul, the State government has imposed 144 CrPC in Ukhrul area with deployment of State forces like IRB and commandoes.

He continued that the deployment of police has affected the civilians.

She further said that the main impact has been on students. The students have loss the rhythm of studies and classes. We want immediate normalcy in Ukhrul, and why is this imposition till today, whereas the killing took place 22 km away from Ukhrul on July 12, she asked.

A village chief maintained that imposition of 144 CrPC has given mental torture to public. He asked why there is need for additional forces in Ukhrul, which has AR, MR and State police already.

LM Abe of Tangkhul Nagalong said if the situation in Ukhrul continues, chaos could erupt, and at that time the government will not be able to control the situation.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/08/ukhrul-suffering-under-144-crpc/

Food safety authority bans ‘Diamond Packaged Water’ in Manipur

Imphal, August 22: Selling of Diamond packaged water processed and manufactured by M/s BK Enterprise, Wangkhei has been banned, by the designated officer, (FSA)/ CMO, Imphal East. Sources informed that

Imphal, August 22: Selling of Diamond packaged water processed and manufactured by M/s BK Enterprise, Wangkhei has been banned, by the designated officer, (FSA)/ CMO, Imphal East.

Sources informed that on August 21, Y Satyajeet Singh Food Safety Officer Imphal West and Th Sunilkumar Singh Food Safety Officer Churachandpur conducted a routine inspection at RIMS road.

During the inspection, they found some shops selling the said packaged water under the name Diamond (pure Kitchen water) in 20 litre jar and 250 ml pack without BIS certificate and food safety License.

Accordingly the two officers immediately informed the designated officer Food Safety Dr Puspa Rai, Imphal East for further action and following which the ban order was issued.

According to an official notification of the designated officer Food Safety, Section 23 of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 states that no person shall manufacture, distribute, or expose for sale or dispatch or deliver to any agent or broker for the purpose of sale, any packaged food products which are not marked and labeled in the manner as may be specified by regulations.

It said as per Section 31(1) of FSSA, 2006 – No person shall commence or carry on any food business except under license.

The official notification has also said that violation of the order will be liable for punishment (Offence & penalties) under the provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.

ATSUM Agitation – TKS & Tombing to stay away, Embroi Serto faction to go ahead with Blockade

TKS to stay away from ATSUM’s blockade UKHRUL, August 22: Even as the All Tribal Students’ Union, Manipur (ATSUM) is all set to enforce its proposed indefinite economic blockade in

TKS to stay away from ATSUM’s blockade

UKHRUL, August 22: Even as the All Tribal Students’ Union, Manipur (ATSUM) is all set to enforce its proposed indefinite economic blockade in all hill districts of the State beginning from mid-night tonight, the Tangkhul Katamnao Saklong (TKS) has decided to refrain from supporting the blockade citing the prevailing situation in the Ukhrul district headquarters.

Declaring TKS’s position vis-à-vis the ensuing the agitation in an interaction with this IFP correspondent this evening, president Joel Angkang said that a highly volatile situation is prevailing in the district and after carefully weighing up the pros and cons, we have, for once, come to the decision to stay away from participation.

“Our stand should not be misunderstood as going against the move of ATSUM in any way for we fully endorse the cause which is for the welfare of tribal student community,” Angkang reasoned adding that we have been constrained by the prevailing situation here this time.

At the same time, stopping short of expressing a chagrined sentiment, he also lamented that TKS has so far not received any official communication from the apex tribal students’ body in connection with the ongoing agitation to pressurise the State government and the Manipur University authorities to implement the Central Educational Institution (Reservation in Admission) Amendment Act 2012 with effect from the current academic session.

“Apart from the current situation in the township, we cannot blindly participate in the agitation as we have not received any official intimation as regards the organisation of bandh or blockade from the apex body which is spearheading the move,” Angkang further rued.

Mention may be made here that TKS had earlier abstained from organising the twin bandh called by the two ATSUM factions since midnight of August 20 last on account of the prevailing situation.

Meanwhile, reports have said that passenger bus service along the Imphal-Ukhrul route was disrupted on Friday due to the bandh enforced by the apex tribal students’ body while some Winger taxis along the route continued their service.

However, the bandh has had little impact on the day to day life of the public in Ukhrul town as all government offices and business establishments remained open while traffic movement remained normal.

ATSUM Muan Tombing faction calls of agitation

Imphal, August 22: The indefinite agitation which was called from August 23 mid-night by the All Tribal Students’ Union Manipur, ATSUM has been called-off after Manipur University authorities assured to implement the Central Educational Institutional (Reservation in Admission) Amendment 2012 within 15 days.

Speaking to media this evening, president Maun Tombing said that Manipur University and the State government tabled a meeting at the Chief Minister’s Office Chamber from 4 pm till 6:30 pm.

In the meeting both sides discussed on the reservation amendment to implement, following which the MU authority has assured for implementing the central reservation norms in MU from this session within 15 days. And the admission in the central MU will also resume after the reservation is implemented in the MU, he said.

Accordingly, ATSUM has decided to called off the indefinite agitation which was fixed to launch from August 23 mid-night including ban on national projects and economic blockade etc.

Tombing said that in the meeting Chief Minister, his group of ministers and Hills area committee chairman from the government side and MU authority were present, but ATSUM was not present.

The government gave intimation of positive outcome of the meeting to ATSUM.

Tombing continued, apart from admission reservation for the student, ATSUM has put forwarded two additional points which included that the ACT should be applicable to all Central Education Institutes in the State, and also to cover recruitments of teaching and non-teaching staff.

And within the stipulated time if the Govt. fails to implement the above mentioned points then ATSUM will take up any form of agitation, added the ATSUM president.

Embroi Serto group to go ahead with blockade

KANGPOKPI, Aug.22: The All Tribal Students’ Union Manipur has resolved to go on with its proposed indefinite economic blockade from August 22 midnight.

General secretary Marahang Ngiimai said after the executive meeting said the student body has at this moment no other choice than to continue with the blockade of all highways passing through the State with effect from today’s midnight.

He continued that the Manipur University authorities who few years back are hell bent on implementing the Central Education Institutions (Reservation in Admission) Act, 2005 and trying to delay the implementation of the amended version of the said Act even though the University Grant Commission had given a clear instruction to abide by it way back in September 28, 2012.

In fact, the same could have been enforced since 2013-14 academic sessions onwards. We are here demanding nothing from the share of other communities but demanding what is due to us asserted Marahang Ngiimai before cautioning that ATSUM will accept no further excuse or delaying tactics from any authority concern.

The agitation is to press the state Government and the concerned authority to implement the Central Education Institute (Reservation in Admission) Amendment Act 2012 immediately from this current academic session.

Having the opportunity to remind the state government of various unfinished agenda of ATSUM, Marahang Ngiimai asserted that the student body demands settlement of RULES of the Manipur Reservation of Vacancies in Posts and Services (for SC/ST) Act, 1976 once and for all while we understand that Department of Personnel has initiated some steps to resolve the issue.

Secondly, ATSUM reserved no words in objecting the recent recruitment of Teachers for government schools located in Jiribam Sub-Division whereby it accepts application only for residents of the Sub-Division the general secretary said while adding that though ATSUM has been suggesting for recruitment of teachers on District Cadre Basis, we object the practice of the same in only one particular sub-division and the government must be prepared to enforce the same practice in all other areas especially the hill districts of Manipur.

Thirdly, while demanding the state Government to implemented and follow the Tribal Sub-Plan in letter and spirit in the State, ATSUM general secretary lamented that the government of India during the Fifth Year Plan comes up with concept of this plan to bridge the gap between the tribal and others in developmental works but regardless of various reminders and follow-up action initiated by the Planning Commission, the government of Manipur is obstinating in implementing the said program and put the same in cold storage, Marahang added.

Fourthly, while warning the state Government not to introduce any schemes or policy that concern the tribals, Marahang Ngiimai asserted that when the very long standing demands of the tribals of the state that includes – autonomy and full functioning of the Hill Areas Committee, the state Government must not implement the New Land Use Policy (NLUP) in Manipur.

Manipur Rivers cross danger mark

IMPHAL, August 22: The rivers including Imphal, Nambul, Iril, Nambol , Thoubal, Lillong are flowing in full spate. Among the rivers, Imphal, Nambul and Nambol rivers are flowing above the

Two children play in a water-logged street after heavy downpour inundated several places in the State. Paona Bazar and the Uripok Cheirap Court remained inundated. (clockwise from left)
Photo: IFP

IMPHAL, August 22: The rivers including Imphal, Nambul, Iril, Nambol , Thoubal, Lillong are flowing in full spate. Among the rivers, Imphal, Nambul and Nambol rivers are flowing above the warning level.

The water level till the filing of the rivers are 787.475 for Imphal river, 783.650 for Nambul and 773.325 for Nambol river.

The water level of the rivers are steadily on the rise and fast approaching up-to flood level.

The rainfall gauge which is measured at five different locations is 45mm at Raj Bhavan, 51mm at Lamphel, 38mm at Kangpokpi, 35 mm at Saikhul and 24 mm at Litan. The measurements are for today at 7 am. Due to the incessant rainfall, many localities lying inside the Imphal municipal area remained inundated.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/08/manipur-rivers-cross-danger-mark/

JAC against kidnapping of driver threatens agitation

IMPHAL, Aug 22: A Joint Action Committee has been formed against the alleged kidnapping of truck driver Gopal Gautham, 28, of Kanglatombi and handyman Nawang Newmei, 23, of Tamenglong district

IMPHAL, Aug 22: A Joint Action Committee has been formed against the alleged kidnapping of truck driver Gopal Gautham, 28, of Kanglatombi and handyman Nawang Newmei, 23, of Tamenglong district August 13 by unknown persons at Zebra crossing near, Kohima, Nagaland.

Speaking to the media at the Manipur Press Club, convenor W Bormani said that a group meeting was held today around 9 am at the residence of Moirangthem Kullachandra Singh (owner of the truck) and formed the JAC against the kidnapping.

He further said that the JAC has decided to cease all the activities of the FCI Godown, Koirengei and FCI Godown Sangaiprou with immediate effect, till the two are release.

JAC strongly demanded all concerns to release the two safely and unconditionally on or before August 24.

Unless the two are released by the set deadline, the JAC along with other drivers will take up agitations.

Bormani also said that a memorandum was submitted today to the Chief Minister, Home minister and the truck drivers’ unions in connection with the kidnapping.

Dr. Nara of Manipur to attend 21st World Congress on nuclear war prevention at Kazakhistan

IMPHAL, Aug 22: State secretary of CPI ,Manipur State Council, Dr M Nara is to attend the 21st World Congress of International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War scheduled

IMPHAL, Aug 22: State secretary of CPI ,Manipur State Council, Dr M Nara is to attend the 21st World Congress of International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War scheduled to be held at Kazakhistan, Soviet Republic.

The week long congress is scheduled to start from August 25 and representatives from 50 countries are to take part.

Dr Nara is selected from among 38 other delegates who will represent India. Among them, four persons including Nara are to leave for Kazakhistan tomorrow.

Speaking to IFP, Nara said the congress is organised by Indian Doctors for Peace and Development. The Indian chapter was established in 1984 and Nara is the present vice-president. It may be mentioned that the organizser of the congress was awarded the Nobel Peace prize in 1985.

During the congress, 450 nuclear sites will be inspected by a team. The theme of the congress is to prevent any future nuclear holocaust from happening.

Day out: Emotional Sharmila mingles with ema-vendors

IMPHAL, August 21: A day after her release from judicial custody, Iron Lady of Manipur Irom Chanu Sharmila visited the Khwairamband Keithel where she was felicitated by the women vendors

IMPHAL, August 21: A day after her release from judicial custody, Iron Lady of Manipur Irom Chanu Sharmila visited the Khwairamband Keithel where she was felicitated by the women vendors today around 2:40pm.

An emotive Sharmila was seen mingling with the women vendors of the three ema keithels and others during her first trip to the all-women bazaar in more than 13 years.

Thousands turned up to witness and meet Manipur’s famous daughter.

The police including women personnel had a hard time trying to keep off the people who were jostling for space to get a glimpse of the anti AFSPA crusader.

During her visit to the keithel today, Sharmila prayed before the Keithel Lairembi at Purana Bazar.

Sharmila, later during a press conference at the Manipur Press Club, expressed happiness over the mass gathering to meet her at the Ima Keithel.

On August 19, Sessions Judge, Manipur East A Guneshwar Sharma had ordered Sharmila’s released from custody dismissing charges that she was fasting unto death. She was released the next day on August 20.

Sharmila had begun her fast on November 2, 2000 demanding the repeal of Arms Forces (Special Powers) Act and was shortly arrested on charges of attempting suicide under section 309 IPC.

However, soon after her release Sharmila had continued on with her fast.

I am yearning to have my first meal: Sharmila

IMPHAL, August 21: “I have not had a drop of water for the last 14 years, please help me, I am yearning to have my first meal,” Irom Sharmila said

IMPHAL, August 21: “I have not had a drop of water for the last 14 years, please help me, I am yearning to have my first meal,” Irom Sharmila said in a press conference at the Manipur Press Club this afternoon. She was meaning that the act should be scrapped at the earliest and let a normalcy return to the state.

This was her first press conference at the Manipur Press Club, Majorkhul.

The hunger striker mentioned that she does not want to be treated like a martyr.

“Please do not put me on a pedestal, I am just a common person fighting for my right to life,” she added,

“I feel like the fight for removal of AFSPA has been left to myself only.” She voiced the need for the public to start realising that removal of the act is not possible by herself.

The need to unite and protest in unison is the need of the hour, it is time that the public come out from the zombic state, she said.

Sharmila was accompanied by several right activists and meira paibis, who also supported her view that the fight against AFSPA need to be strengthened and the civil organisations are ready to spearhead the campaign.

Sharmila further stated that the government is made by the public, the elected leaders are sent as representatives of the people and they too need to lend their voice towards removal of the act.

“When people start taking some money for their votes, this ensures that the right persons are not made representatives and are more interested in other affairs. They are not ones who are mainly concerted at bringing salvation for the public,” she added.

The new NDA government should realise that AFSPA is a draconian law and the Prime Minister Narendra Modi should exert to scrap it, she added.

Replying to a query about the current protest of the Inner Line Permit and the protest for AFSPA, Sharmila said that the issue of ILP is also important. However, the two issues can be combined and a joint struggle can be taken up. “It is for the public to decide, the AFSPA robs people of the right to live, let us unite to campaign and do away with this act once and for all,” Sharmila appealed.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/08/i-am-yearning-to-have-my-first-meal-sharmila/

Accused in Lungnila Elizabeth case produced before court

IMPHAL, August 21: Accused Thokchom Nando alias Nanao and Letkhosei Haokip alias James Kuki were produced before the court of the District and Sessions Judge Manipur West today in the

IMPHAL, August 21: Accused Thokchom Nando alias Nanao and Letkhosei Haokip alias James Kuki were produced before the court of the District and Sessions Judge Manipur West today in the infamous kidnapping and murder case of Baby Lungnila Elizabeth.

Prosecution Witness no 48 Ningombam Binoy Singh, 67, son of (L) N Gokulchand Singh of Wangkhei Angom Leikai, retired additional SP (Prosecution) of session trial case no. 14/13/53 of 2013, also appeared before the district and session judge Manipur West, K Brajakumar Sharma.

This was Binoy’s third appearance after his earlier physical appearances and deposition before the court on July 22 and August 14, 2014.

CBI’s counsel and special public prosecutor H Chandrajit Sharma was also present during today’s hearing.

Besides being the additional SP (Prosecution) Binoy Singh, had also headed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) constituted in connection with the case.

On November 4, 2003 Lungnila Elizabeth was reportedly kidnapped and the Lamphel police station concerned lodged a case the next day under FIR no.181(11) 2003 LPL PS u/s 364A/368/400/302/384IPC.

However, with the case gradually becoming complicated, a SIT unit was constituted headed by Binoy Singh and the same was transferred to SIT of Manipur police department vide DGP, order No. IC/11/76/2003-PHQ dated November 12, 2003 before the case was handed over to the CBI.

Security forces foil JCILPS women’s wing attempt to storm Raj Bhawan

IMPHAL, August 2: The women’s wing of the Joint Committee of the Inner Line Permit System (JCLIPS) today tried to storm the Raj Bhavan demanding the Implementation of Inner Line

IMPHAL, August 2: The women’s wing of the Joint Committee of the Inner Line Permit System (JCLIPS) today tried to storm the Raj Bhavan demanding the Implementation of Inner Line Permit System in Manipur.

Around 50 volunteers of the Women Wing of JCLIPS move towards the gate in two groups from different directions.

The women gathered near the Raj Bhavan and staged a protest shouting slogans demanding the implementation of ILPS in Manipur.

Later a large number of a police team including women IRB personnel led by Additional SP of Imphal West prevented them from proceeding with the agitation and pushed them back to Keishampat Junction.

The women agitators continued with the protest demonstration for sometime in front of the BJP State unit office gate at the Keishampat Bus parking.

During the demonstration in front of the BJP office, women folks also shouted slogans such as ‘All MLAs and the Governor should resign’ and ‘Free advocate Arjun without any conditions’.

Locals of Lilong Arapti area today resolved not to buy anything from shops owned by migrants.

The decision was taken during a public meeting held in connection with the demand of the Inner Line Permit System implementation at Arapti Ereima Ima Shanglen.

The meeting also resolved to chec and flush out migrants without proper identity proof from their area.

During the meeting, the agitators resolved to advance their demand for the implementation of the ILPS in the State declaring it to be the only means to safeguard the indigenous population of the State.

The Salai Apunba Nupi Lup also showed solidarity to the JCILPS in their demand for the Inner Line Permit System implementation and staged a sit in protest at Yorbung Panthoibi Lampak.

Meanwhile, a public meeting on the public’s responsibilities towards the demand for ILPS implementation in the State was conducted today at the Khongjom Sapam Mayai Leikai Khongnang Shamphabi Memorial community hall.

The meeting was organised by the Khongjom Circle meira paibi and was attended by Sapam Mayai Leikai Meira Paibee Lup president Yumnam Chandrabali Devi and Khongnang Shamphabi Meira Paibee Lup secretary Ningombam Kunjamani Devi as presidium members.

Universal Friendship Organisation, UFO secretary general Yumlembam Meiraba Angom and members of the JCILPS BM Yaima Saha and Sunil Karam spoke as resource persons.

The public meeting resolved to stop allowing foreigners from staying in the area without proper documentations.

ATSUM to impose indefinite eco blockade

KANGPOKPI, Aug.21: The 24-hour total bandh called by the All Tribal Students’ Union Manipur to press the state Government and Manipur University Authority for implementation of Central Educational Institution (Reservation

The total bandh was by and large peaceful till reports last came in barring an incident of beating KSO Churachandpur district general secretary, Haoneo Baite at Churachandpur by the district Police personnel.

Condemning the high-handedness of Churachandpur Police, Emboi Serto, president ATSUM, in a very disillusioned tone asserted that superintendent of police, Churachandpur was called for explanation at the KSO, Churachandpur district office but he did not turn up.

The SP Churachandpur should at the earliest render apology before the student body takes far-reaching action, he warned.

The tribal student apex body chief also said that they received a call for negotiation today from the government but ignored it stating that “there is no room for negotiation at this juncture while the bandh has already been in its full swing.”

“If the government holds the spirit of negotiation why was it delayed for so long while the door has been open for many days”, added Emboi.

He continued that executive meeting of the student body will be held tomorrow at the State capital for the proposed indefinite economic blockade from midnight of August 22 and further course of agitations.

Vehicular traffic on all national highways passing through hill districts was paralysed and normal life was affected due to the bandh today.

Reports from Motbung, Sapormeina, Champhai, Leimakhong and Saikul within Sadar Hills and Senapati DHQ., Maram as well as Mao indicated the bandh was peaceful and total.

There are some loaded trucks and passenger vehicles stranded at Mao gate and Senapati DHQ, further indicated the reports.

Students from Assam, Nagaland, Tripura, Arunachal and other who come for Interstate Youth Festival were given foods and other necessary merchandise at Senapati DHQ by SDSA in good faith while they have been escorted safely towards the State capital by Senapati police said reports from The Hornbill Express, the lone daily newspaper of the district.

At Kangpokpi, shops and other commercial establishments, banks and government office remained closed while managements of private educational institutions and government schools as well as colleges declared a holiday with no report of any untoward incidents rendering the town a deserted looked.

A school principal told the local media that the school management is very much concerned of the student but considering the genuine demand of the ATSUM we feel important to observe the bandh called in the interest of the tribal future.

Parents and guardians of some student pointed out that in fact we are very much worn out of frequent bandh and closure of schools due to one reason or the others however, concerning the demand of the student body and the government as well as the concerned authority attitude we put up with no regret.

A non-local businessman said all business establishments have always been on the deplete part whenever any bandh has been effective but we have to bear for the good cause

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/08/atsum-to-impose-indefinite-eco-blockade/

AAP demands space for public demonstration

IMPHAL, August 21: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) submitted a written petition to the State Governor requesting provision of space in the heart of Imphal to enable the public to

IMPHAL, August 21: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) submitted a written petition to the State Governor requesting provision of space in the heart of Imphal to enable the public to express their freedom.

The petition was submitted by Digen Singh, active member of AAP Manipur State city office through the chief secretary.

Underlining the right to freedom of speech and expression and to assemble peacefully and without arms which are fundamental rights of the citizens of this country, protest demonstration is unavoidable, it said.

We often witness frequent protest/ demonstration on the streets of Imphal disturbing the tranquillity of the surrounding of Chief Minister’s or Governor’s bungalow and the means used by police to subdue such protest have often lead to unwanted incidents, it said.

To avoid such problems, it drew the attention of the government to provide a space to ventilate the grievances of the common people to their guardian, the AAP petition said.

Underscoring the historical significance and also being a strategic point in the State capital, it suggested a space near the southern portion of Sahid Minar, Imphal Pologround or somewhere else in Greater Imphal area to enable the public to voice their opinion in the form of sit in protest, public speech etc..

Further the petitioner observed that if anyone violates any conditions beyond the “Lakshman Rekha,” such fundamental right may be curtailed.

Following the petition, the secretary to the Governor of Manipur has reportedly instructed the chief secretary to take appropriate action listing the matter as “desired by the Governor.

However, it is learnt that the chief secretary is yet to give any response in this regard.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/08/aap-demands-space-for-public-demonstration/

Cocaine carrying parcel from Trinidad and Tobago seized

LAMKA, Aug 21: The Narcotic Control Bureau in collaboration with a team of the 7th Assam Rifles seized a consignment containing cocaine which arrived at the Churachandpur Post office yesterday

LAMKA, Aug 21: The Narcotic Control Bureau in collaboration with a team of the 7th Assam Rifles seized a consignment containing cocaine which arrived at the Churachandpur Post office yesterday evening around 3.30.

Sources said the combined team was led by Narcotics SP, Churachandpur Robinson Gangte.

The team had been on the consignment’s trail since past one and a half month said the source continuing further that the consignment arrived in the name of residents of Thingkangphai and D Phailian of Lamka and had originated from Trinidad and Tobago.

The consignment was found packed in an aluminium foil and made to look like a photo frame and weigh 1.550 kg, informed the source.

Confirming the report, the SP said investigation was on and he is hopeful of making more headway in the days to come.

Bandh affects normal life at Tuibang

LAMKA, August 21: The 24-hour band called by the All Tribal Students Union, Manipur today affected normal life in Tuibang area of Lamka town in Churachandpur district. However, the bandh

LAMKA, August 21: The 24-hour band called by the All Tribal Students Union, Manipur today affected normal life in Tuibang area of Lamka town in Churachandpur district.

However, the bandh which will conclude this midnight passed off without any major glitch except for a brief altercation between bandh supporters and trade union leaders in front of the police station around 7:30 in the morning.

The police came out only after the mob had dispersed.

At the same time, the freedom of press was once again undermined as the band supporters didn’t allow newspaper carriers to pick up the Imphal based papers at Tuibuang during the bandh.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/08/bandh-affects-normal-life-at-tuibang/

Sharmila refuses medical check-up

IMPHAL, Aug 21: Concerned over the health of Sharmila, a team of Imphal East District Police led by its additional SP late this night approached Sharmila at the Sharmila Kanba

IMPHAL, Aug 21: Concerned over the health of Sharmila, a team of Imphal East District Police led by its additional SP late this night approached Sharmila at the Sharmila Kanba Lup (SAKAL) shanglen, where the Anti-AFSPA crusader is continuing her fasting, along with a medical team to check her condition.

However, Sharmila refused to be examined despite several request of the doctor including the additional SP.

Following her denial, the police team to avoid any complication requested the doctor to officially report about Sharmila’s refusal.

Speaking to a handful of media persons who were present, Sharmila said that she is not concerned about the motive of the government however she revealed that she was fine and will not allow any kind of examination on her.

Even as the doctor’s team left the area, a handful of police team remained stationed near the shanglen till the filing of this report.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/08/sharmila-refuses-medical-check-up/

CSCHR lauds Sharmila’s release verdict

IMPHAL, August 20: The Civil Society Coalition on Human Rights in Manipur and the UN (CSCHR), a coalition of twenty-four (24) indigenous peoples’ human rights organisations of Manipur has welcomed

IMPHAL, August 20: The Civil Society Coalition on Human Rights in Manipur and the UN (CSCHR), a coalition of twenty-four (24) indigenous peoples’ human rights organisations of Manipur has welcomed the historic and far-sighted judgement and order for the immediate release of Irom Chanu Sharmila as victory of her and the people of Manipur’s moral and political stance.

A statement of the coalition said it would like to stress that the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 facilitated extensive militarisation in all indigenous peoples land and territories of Manipur.

The government of India refused to repeal the Act inspite of the recommendations of series of UN human rights bodies, including the UN Special Rapporteur on Violence against Women, Rashida Manjoo during her visit to Manipur in 2013.

It said the coalition denounces the serious human rights violations, in particular torture and extrajudicial executions, perpetrated both by the Manipur Police along with the Indian Army under several emergency legislations, including the Armed Forces (Special Powers Act), 1958 all over the State of Manipur.

The justice (retd.) Santosh Hedge headed high-level commission appointed by the Supreme Court of India had already confirmed the fake encounter killings perpetrated both by the Manipur Police and the Indian Army and paramilitary units operating in Manipur, it said while adding that the State government usually resorts to violent repressive measures, including prolonged invocation of Section 144 prohibiting conglomeration of five or more people under Code of Criminal Procedure, arbitrary detention and torture of human rights defenders throughout the State, and in particular within the valley districts.

The CSCHR fully endorses the appeal of the Naga People’s Movement for Human Rights (NPMHR) and Asian Indigenous Peoples’ Pact (AIPP) for the immediate withdrawal of CrPC Section 144 that has been invoked in and around Ukhrul in Manipur for more than a month, and to end all forms of militarization and martial law governance, it said.

The Coalition would like to urge upon the Government of Manipur to immediately withdraw the invocation of sections of CrPC in Ukhrul Town in the last month and the imposition of the similar restrictions in Imphal East and West districts since the last more than one decade, and to end all forms of militarisation in all indigenous peoples territories of Manipur under the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 and to repeal the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 and other emergency laws and policies in Manipur, it said.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/08/cschr-lauds-sharmilas-release-verdict/

83 stranded trucks escorted back to Imphal

IMPHAL, August 20: Altogether 83 loaded trucks stranded in Assam have reached Imphal with escort since this morning. Sources said that of the total include 33 petrol tankers, 32 tankers

IMPHAL, August 20: Altogether 83 loaded trucks stranded in Assam have reached Imphal with escort since this morning.

Sources said that of the total include 33 petrol tankers, 32 tankers Sk/oil, three diesel tankers and 15 tankers of the Bharat Petroleum Company Lmtd (BPL).

Further the sources informed that the IOC has rationed petroleum products for several filling station which included PCTC 12 KL, Lamsang Oil Pump 12 KL, Indo-Myanamr Oil Pump 12 KL, Yumnam Oil

Service 4 KL, Imphal Oil Shangapham 8 KL, Mayai Lambi service station 4 KL, Eatern Agro Station 4 KL, KPOC 4 KL, Beikul service station 8 KL, Kushum service station 4 KL, Gasoline Station 4 KL, Tuibuong service station 4 KL, Nambol service station 4 KL, Jas gas Uripok 4 KL, K Nilo 8 KL, United Brothers 5 KL, BB& Co 5 KL, BE 5 KL, Porompat service station 5 KL, Tusk & Bonn 4 KL, PG petroleum 4 KL, Highway service station 4 KL and Diamon service station 4 KL.

Speaking to IFP, Bhupenchandra Gosh, divulged that over 100 empty tankers are still stationed in different parts of Assam adding that soon after the trucks are loaded it will be escorted till Imphal.

Further appealing the public to avoid panic buying, Bhupenchandra Gosh said that the IOC has got stock of petroleum products for about 15 days.

It may be mentioned that long queues were witnessed on Tuesday in front of most oil pumps triggered by fear of fuel scarcity in the State over reports of oil tankers meant for the State being stranded at the Golaghat area of the Assam-Nagaland border.

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Attempts to politicise ILP is unfortunate: Gaikhangam

IMPHAL, August 20: Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam has stated that the all political parties committee formed to address the vexed issue of ILP implementation in the State is trying hard

IMPHAL, August 20: Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam has stated that the all political parties committee formed to address the vexed issue of ILP implementation in the State is trying hard to find a solution with the help of legal experts and prominent intellectuals from Manipur University.

He was replying to media persons about the progress made by the all political parties committee on the ILP issue during the occasion of the birth anniversary of late Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi at Congress Bhawan in BT Road today.

Stressing that the committee is committed to finding a timely solution on the ILP issue, the deputy CM said that it was unfortunate that some individuals with vested interests were questioning the commitment of the committee to politicise the issue.

The ILP issue is sensitive and complicated and we have requested some legal experts, intellectuals in Manipur University and a retired justice for their suggestions on the ILP issue, he said.

Gaikhangam said we are waiting for their response but that doesn’t mean that the government is trying to delay the issue or divert attention from it.

We are not yet quite sure whether the State government can enact a law to implement ILP on its own or if it is purely within the purview of the Central government, he said adding that the State government is also not sure about the methodologies or approach to be adopted while mounting pressure on the Central government.

The deputy CM said we have to examine the various aspects of ILP before taking a hasty decision.

Commenting on the court’s ruling on Tuesday for the release of Irom Sharmila who has been on a fast for many years demanding the repeal of the draconian Armed Forces Special power Act, 1958 from Manipur and entire North-east, he said the judgment of the court has not been received till today and it has to be examined carefully what is exactly contained in the judgement.

The deputy CM said he has not been briefed about the matter by his officers and added that the government is concerned about Sharmila’s life as her life is precious to all the people of Manipur.

He also said that he attended a formal discussion of the Congress party as part of a routine consultation of the AICC but could not meet Sonia Gandhi during his visit.

Inner Line Permit demand demonstrations continue

IMPHAL, August 20: Protest demonstration for implementation of Inner Line Permit system in Manipur continued till date. A mass sit in demand to insist the authority for immediate implementation of

IMPHAL, August 20: Protest demonstration for implementation of Inner Line Permit system in Manipur continued till date.

A mass sit in demand to insist the authority for immediate implementation of Inner Permit System in Manipur was staged today along the NH 2 starting from Kakawa Keithel to Heijigang Keithel from 10.30 am to 2.30 pm.

Participating in the protest are the Social Educational Voluntary Athletic Club, Thongju part-II, Thongju Local Development Society Part-II, Youth Welfare Club Thonjgju part I, Kakwa Youth Club Thongju part I, Lamdaibung Social Welfare Club Thongju part-I, Young Development Association Thongju part I, Modern science Club Thongju part II, Divine Club Thongju part I, Thongju Chingong Leimakhong Development Club Thongju part II, Students Welfare Committee Thongju part II, Ningomthong Voluntary Organisation Thongju part I, Kangleicha Yaipha Lamjing Lup Thongju part I, United Social Amateur Club Thongju part I, Rising Sun Club Thongju part II, Yoibu Yoihel Lup Thongju part II.

The organisation also resolved to check the presence of any non locals without valid document and to voice against the existence of the any non locals at the areas.

Similar protest was also held at Tera Lukram Leirak wherein passengers vehicles plying along the Salam Lukram Haorang, Maklang, Tareng Pokpi, Sangaithel staged sit in demonstration. Around 70 passenger vehicles plying along the route stay off road.

Similar ILPS demand agitations were also organised at Wabagai Lamkhai bazar.

A rally was taken out from Wabagai Lamkhai Bazar to Keirak.

Meanwhile, a torch rally demanding ILP implementation in the state jointly organised by JCILPS & KHABI Apunba chanura marup meira paibi was organised at khabi Imphal west district yesterday. the rally started from Khabi Lamkhai and after passing through Nambol Chingmang police station proceeded towards Nambol Phoijing and concluded at the starting point.

Around 200 participated shouted demands resignation of the MP Th Meina Chief Minister Ibobi and the MLAs of the State for thier inaction on the issue.

ATSUM seminar reiterates Six Schedule status demand

LAMKA, August 20: Unless the hills people are united, we will get assimilated and our right on land will be taken away from our grip. We must be united to

LAMKA, August 20: Unless the hills people are united, we will get assimilated and our right on land will be taken away from our grip. We must be united to demand implementation of Sixth Schedule of the Constitution so as to safeguard our land.

This was stated by Muan Tombing, president of the All Tribal Students Union of Manipur, ATSUM at the two-day seminar on ‘Primary Education in the Hill District’, which kicked started today at Synod Hall, Churachandpur.

The seminar is being sponsored by the Tribal Research Institute and organised by ATSUM.

In his opening address the president also mentioned that the immediate issue is the 31 percent job reservation offered by the Center, but it has been manipulated to 7.5 percent by the State Government.

DR Seipu Kipgen as one of the resource persons said that it is time to think beyond the physical boundary as the world is becoming a global village. He also maintained that mixing education with politics is one of the root causes of failure in education system.

Dr Seipu also said that practice of substituting teacher by proxy teacher has affected the performance of the schools, which must be checked.

Later in the day Dr Sanga represented paper on the topic ‘Tribal Land Right’, which was followed by lively discussion.

Today’s seminar was attended by SSPP (Paite student) GHQ and jt HQ, ASUM (Aimol student), AMTU (All Manipur tribal student union), Churachandpur District Student Union (CDSU) apart from other local student unions.