KEN Manipur awareness session in Sydney, Australia

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KEN Manipur awareness session will be held in Sydney, Australia on December 15th 2012 (Saturday) at 11 AM. Prithiviraj Potsangbam (KEN member) will be hosting the event. Bishwajit Okram (KEN founding member) from Ireland currently on vacation with his family … Continue reading

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KEN Manipur awareness session will be held in Sydney, Australia on December 15th 2012 (Saturday) at 11 AM. Prithiviraj Potsangbam (KEN member) will be hosting the event. Bishwajit Okram (KEN founding member) from Ireland currently on vacation with his family in Australia will preside over the session.

KEN Manipur awareness session in Sydney, Australia

KEN Manipur awareness session in Sydney, Australia

We invite all Manipuri Diasporas residing around Sydney to join the session and make some contribution for the socio-economic development of Manipur.

This is the first time KEN is hosting the awareness session in Australia and we plan to have more sessions in future.

Venue: Unit 2, 38-40, First Avenue, Eastwood, NSW 2122.

Please contact overseasmanipuris@gmail.com if you are interested in joining the session.

Thanks and Regards,
Lakshmikant Laikangbam
KEN coordinator.

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NPF Supremo against Church involvement in “Thursday’s Consultative Meet”

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By Oken Jeet Sandham KOHIMA, Dec 12 (NEPS): The Supremo of the ruling Naga People’s Front (NPF) Dr Shurhozelie has not agreed to the idea of dragging Church in the so-called “Consultative Meet” to be held at the official residence … Continue reading

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By Oken Jeet Sandham
KOHIMA, Dec 12 (NEPS): The Supremo of the ruling Naga People’s Front (NPF) Dr Shurhozelie has not agreed to the idea of dragging Church in the so-called “Consultative Meet” to be held at the official residence of the State Assembly Speaker on Thursday.

It may be mentioned that in the last JLF Meeting held on Monday at Chumumedima Police Complex, the Members had decided to consult all political parties, civil societies and Church organizations to resolve the Naga political issue. Dr Shurhozelie could not attend the Meet.

Dr Shurhozelie, President, Naga People's front (NPF)

Dr Shurhozelie, President, Naga People’s front (NPF)

Talking to NEPS here on Wednesday, the NPF Supremo did not buy the idea of dragging Church organizations in such “Consultative Meet” of the Naga political issue. “The Church workers are supposed to work in spiritual lines, whereas we are dealing hard politics. In my opinion, the Church should never be involved in such Meet,” he explained. “If we don’t differentiate and observe this, we are going wrong.”
Dr Shurhozelie, who is also Senior Minister in the DAN Ministry headed by Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, however said they needed the goodwill services of the Church organizations. “We fully recognized and appreciated the services rendered by those Church leaders in the past,” he said. “But we should never drag them into such a position where hard politics is to be deliberated.”

Asked about the services of FNR towards the Naga political issue, the NPF Chief said the FNR was doing well but their services were not under the banner of the Church. “They are using different nomenclature, though their members are Church members,” he narrated.

Asked his party’s prospect in case they face election as scheduled, Dr Shurhozelie said, “It is too early to talk for election. It is no time to talk for election.”

“We are expecting some solution even now,” he hinted. “For me, I still feel that it is not right time to talk for election.”
It was, however, learnt that many people were preparing themselves to face election. “We can’t stop them,” he added.

The NPF Supremo also praised the Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh for his sincerity towards finding solution to the Naga political issue. “I met him (Prime Minister) for two times with our JLF members and listened to him,” he revealed and further added that, “In my own judgement, he (Prime Minister) is sincere towards finding solution to the Naga political issue.”

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Press Release: Human Chain at India Gate for Irom Sharmila

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On 10th December, the world observes the International Human Rights Day and talks about protection and promotion of human rights. But here, in New Delhi, on the eve of Human Rights Day, a human chain was formed to showcase the plight of Irom Sharmila and the human rights violation caused by heavy militarization and the draconian act of Armed Forces Special Power Act or AFSPA.

On the eve of Human Rights Day, volunteers of Save Sharmila Solidarity Campaign(SSSC), a nation-wide struggle to protest against the neglect and suppression of Irom Sharmila, a Manipuri human rights activist who has been on a hunger strike against AFSPA in Manipur for 12 years now, organized a human chain to at India Gate at 5 PM. SSSC appeals to the Government to open talks with her. For over a year, SSSC has been organizing public demonstrations, candle-light vigils, signature campaigns, caravans and awareness programmes in colleges across the nation and beyond.

HUMAN CHAIN AT INDIA GATE FOR IROM SHARMILA

HUMAN CHAIN AT INDIA GATE FOR IROM SHARMILA

The motive of the human chain was established by the organizers. Ravi Nitesh, one of the organizers, remarked that it is “a way to spread the word among the citizens about a fellow citizen. Irom Sharmila has been struggling for 12 years to argue for rights which are given to everyone else in the country”.

To this, Mohammad Tanveer added that, “She is not just a citizen but a truth democrat. Her ongoing struggle shows her faith in the democratic institutions of the country. But the Government has chosen to neglect her non-violent and democratic voice. We ask why?”

Shaheen Muhammad, another organizer, argued that, “When the Government can talk to naxals and terrorists. Why can’t they talk to someone who has been on a non-violent struggle for rights of people? It is shocking that in these 12 years, the Government has not sent even one delegation to meet her.

Pankaj Pathak stated that, “On human rights day, this human chain symbolizes another blot on the World’s largest democracy. We support Irom and her struggle as we believe that every citizen of this country deserves the same rights and privileges.”

Another volunteer, Shekhar Jain, argued that, “For over a year, we have been organizing activities to spread the word about her struggle and we have hardly come across a person who has been unsympathetic towards her struggle and her people. So the logic of the Government that people are unsympathetic and insensitive towards North-east states is quite a myth.”

Even here, when the human chain was formed, many from the crowds joined them. The volunteers had also distributed pamphlets with basic information on her and her struggle.

One of those who joined the chain remarked, “I was shocked to hear about her. This is unimaginable. How can someone be on a hunger-strike for 12 years? This Government is insensitive and discriminatory.”

“It is true that we have always been so ignorant about the North-East but this does not mean that we are insensitive. This is really shocking that such a thing is happening in our own country. Why do we blame other countries for human rights discrimination then?” added another.

A college student commented, “Is this the reality of a diverse nation? We are one and we must enjoy equal rights”.

The Human chain turned out to be another mechanism to gather support for Irom Sharmila and give her the hope that she is not alone in her struggle.

Regards,
Devika Mittal

Contact: 9958907799, 9873146393


Regards,

Volunteers of ”SAVE SHARMILA SOLIDARITY CAMPAIGN”
(A joint initiative of various organizations & movements)

We welcome your participation/suggestion/feedbacks. We work in favor of Peace, Democracy, Non Violence, Human Rights.

Our demands with Govt of India:
To take positive steps of talk
To send all party delegation
To send members of NWC,NHRC
To send special team of doctors from New delhi to examine Irom’s health

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A stellar evening at Pond’s Eclectic Model Hunt 2012!!!

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Guwahati, 2nd Dec, 2012: When the ramp is set ablaze by stunning beauties, when talented designers churn out glamourous couture, when celebs group in to find who’s the best and when the air is filled with groovy fashion extravaganza, who would want to sit back at home?! Truly so, the galleria at ITA was thronged with audience as Pond’s Eclectic Model Hunt was by all means’the stellar’ show in the city.
The grand finale held in Pragjyoti, ITA, 2012, featured renowned personalities presiding as the jury. Internationally acclaimed designer Norden Wangdi of Aparna & Norden Wandi Fashion, Managing Director of the most popular news channel in the Northeast, DY 365, Dipannita Jaiswal, successful IT entrepreneur, founder and director of Web.Com Pvt. Ltd., Atreyee Borooah Thekedath, Chairman of Infovalley Educational & Research Pvt. Ltd., Sanjay Singh and CEO, Eastern Sentinel & Partner, Radio Ooo La La Arunachal Pradesh, Jarpum Gamlin.

Winners posing with the judges

Winners posing with the judges

Well that was not all… Featuring talented designers from north-east like Dhiraj Deka for traditional couture and Aparajita Das for jewellery, the evening was an exciting and glamourous affair. The fabulous night had fantastic performances from idols like Rewben Mashangva, the famous folk musician and singer from Manipur and Lou Majaw, renowned Khasi guitarist and singer.

Rudy D marak, winner Pond's Eclectic Model Hunt 2012

Rudy D marak, winner Pond’s Eclectic Model Hunt 2012

20 girls from the Northeast waited with bated breaths as the judgement day prevailed. The competition has gotten tougher with new benchmarks each year… Groomed by experts in choreography, personality development, soft skills and fitness, the girls not only geared themselves up for the modelling industry but also became confident women, ready to face the world with elan.

L-RPond's Eclectic Super Model Ist runner up Srutiparna Lahkar,  winner Rudy D Marak and 2nd runner up Ankita Chakraborty pose after event (2)

L-RPond’s Eclectic Super Model Ist runner up Srutiparna Lahkar, winner Rudy D Marak and 2nd runner up Ankita Chakraborty pose after event (2)

Rudy D Marak from Shillong became the Pond’s Eclectic Super Model 2012 with Srutiparna Lahkar and Ankita Chakraborty from Guwahati making it as the 1st runners up and 2nd runners up respectively. Along with them there also were five subtitle winners- Mannar Borah from Guwahati won the Shabd Miss Golden Heart, Rudy D Marak again won the Sohum Miss Catwalk, Peenaz Ahmed from Guwahati won the IIFT Barbie Doll and Pond’s Miss Spotless Skin was won by Riya Goswami from Jorhat. Participants also get a chance to work with Prasad Bidappa and also work on modelling assignments with Norden Wangdi.

L-RPond's Eclectic Super Model Ist runner up Srutiparna Lahkar,  winner Rudy D Marak and 2nd runner up Ankita Chakraborty pose after event

L-RPond’s Eclectic Super Model Ist runner up Srutiparna Lahkar, winner Rudy D Marak and 2nd runner up Ankita Chakraborty pose after event

The event was organized by Tattva Creations Pvt.Ltd.). Title sponsor of the event being Pond’s, subtitle sponsors –Pond’s, Shabd, Saraighat Hyundai, Sohum Shoppe, and IIFT, Outdoor Partner Outreach, Radio Partner Red FM, Electronic Media Partner DY365, Venue Partner for Grooming Jettwings Institute of Airhostess Training & Management, Hospitality Partner- Hotel Gateway Grandeur, Photography Partner Studio Photogenic, Print Partners Fair Graphics, F&B partner–South Coast, Accessory Partner-Ayesha, Magazine Partner- Eclectic Northeast and Eclectic Vibes have collaborated to lend splendour to the occasion.

ABOUT THE ECLECTIC MODEL HUNT
The Eclectic Model Hunt is a signature annual beauty pageant, organized by Eclectic Publications, to encourage the aspiring young women of the Northeast to showcase their hidden talents. The pageant is a platform that grooms and moulds these women into confident young divas. With the huge success of the event last year, the Eclectic Model Hunt was back with a bang for the fifth time and held this year on December 2 at the Pragjyoti, ITA Centre, Machkhowa.

ABOUT THE ECLECTIC PUBLICATIONS
Eclectic Publications brings about two premiums monthly magazines-Eclectic Northeast and Eclectic Vibes. Based in Guwahati, the publications present a bold, independent & responsible perspective about Northeast India. The magazines are circulated across the entire northeastern region and have also forayed into Bangalore, Kolkata and Delhi markets. Eclectic Northeast is a current affairs and cultural magazine with a readership of over 2 lakhs. It’s also worth mention here that Eclectic Northeast only recently got rebranded from Eclectic Times in order to identify itself as the regional English magazine and connect directly with its people.

ABOUT TATTVA CREATIONS – Event organiser
Tattva Creations is an Integrated Marketing Services company giving complete solutions in the newest growing market – Northeast India. It specialises in offering compelling and rich end to-end communication and branding solutions to help promote organisations and captivate customers.

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Hornbill World War 2 Peace Rally became main attraction, Manipur team won Gold Trophy

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KISAMA (KOHIMA), Dec 3 (NEPS): Once again the World War 2 Peace Rally became the main attraction among the on-going Hornbill Festival events here at Kisama. The convoys of 12 vintage WW II Jeeps were used in the Rally which started from DDSC Stadium, Dimapur and finally culminated here at the World War 2 Museum today.

This World War 2 Peace Rally has been organized as part of the on-going Hornbill Festival to commemorate the legendary Battle of Kohima, which is considered as one of the fiercest battles of the entire war.
Although the rally was organized to commemorate the Battle of Kohima, the message of the Rally is “peace and brotherhood.” The Rally flagged off at the DDSC Stadium at 8 am and culminated at here at the World War 2 Museum at 1:30 PM covering 74 kilometres. Advisor, Sericulture and Cooperation, Azheto Zhimomi while flagging off the rally at the DDSC Stadium, Dimapur, thanked the State Government and the Department of Tourism for organizing the event. He said that through the World War 2 Peace Rally peace would prevail in the land, so that the people would live in peace and develop more closeness and unity amongst the fellow friends to bring economy development and also promote in export sectors”.
Teams from other north-eastern states including Meghalaya, Manipur took part in this year’s World War 2 Peace Rally. The Gold Trophy went to Manipur team for their excellently replicating World War 2 army jawans and for their World War 2 Original vehicle. The four-member Manipur Team was led by Tarzan Rajkumar. The other members are Subash Kunjaraj, Andrew Ahoto and Subash C.

Participants of the World War 2 Peace Rally with their Trophies. Winner of this year’s World War 2 Peace Rally went to Manipur Team. Manipur Team leader Mr Tarzan Rajkumar (3rd right seated) seen with Gold Trophy with other participants at World War 2 Museum here at Kisama (Pix by NEPS/Oken Jeet Sandham).

Participants of the World War 2 Peace Rally with their Trophies. Winner of this year’s World War 2 Peace Rally went to Manipur Team. Manipur Team leader Mr Tarzan Rajkumar (3rd right seated) seen with Gold Trophy with other participants at World War 2 Museum here at Kisama (Pix by NEPS/Oken Jeet Sandham).

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The Nagaland team won for the Best Maintained Vehicle Trophy while the Best Promotional Team Trophy went to Meghalaya team.

Distributing the prizes, Yitachu, Parliamentary Secretary for Tourism, who was also in army fatigues said the purpose of organizing the World War 2 Peace Rally as part of the Hornbill Festival at Kisama was to promote peace. He said peace was the need of the hour for the people of the region and by taking part in such a unique World War 2 Peace Rally by participants from other part of the region should generate the peace and the very message would further spread in the rest of the world. He expressed the hope that more teams would join the rally in future.

Earlier before advancing to the World War 2 Museum at Kisama, the convoys of the Rally moved around Kohima Capital Town and also halted at Kohima Commonwealth War Grave where the Commander of the convoy laid a wreath in memory of the brave souls who gave their today for tomorrow.

Nagaland Adventure and Motor Sports Association (NAMSA) organized this World War 2 Peace Rally. The rally travels on the very road on which the World War 2 was fought over and Kohima war grave is the actual epicentre of the battle.

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Submission of the United Naga Council to the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India on early settlement of the Indo-Naga issue

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Submission of the United Naga Council to the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India on early settlement of the Indo-Naga issue

Submission of the United Naga Council to the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India on early settlement of the Indo-Naga issue 1

Submission of the United Naga Council to the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India on early settlement of the Indo-Naga issue 1

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Submission of the United Naga Council to the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India on early settlement of the Indo-Naga issue 2

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World AIDS Day observed

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IMPHAL, December 1: Social Awareness Service Organisation (SASO) has observed World AIDS Day 2012 under the theme “Getting to Zero” at the premise of Community Care Center for Children at Haobam Marak Lourembam Maning Leikai today. Speaking as Guest of … Continue reading

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IMPHAL, December 1: Social Awareness Service Organisation (SASO) has observed World AIDS Day 2012 under the theme “Getting to Zero” at the premise of Community Care Center for Children at Haobam Marak Lourembam Maning Leikai today.

Speaking as Guest of Honour at the occasion Up-Adhyaksha of Imphal East Zilla Parishad Thokchom Saratchandra said, when every community walk hand in hand the objective “Getting to Zero” will be attained. He also announced that he will help in admitting the children of the Communiy Care Center in a school next year.

State Governor Gurbachan Jagat lighting up the inaugural lamp of the World AIDS day at MFDC on Saturday

State Governor Gurbachan Jagat lighting up the inaugural lamp of the World AIDS day at MFDC on Saturday

The function was graced by Chief Medical Officer, Imphal East and District AIDS Control Officer, Imphal East Dr Momota Mukherjee, and K Birjit Singh, President, SASO as Chief Guest and President respectively.

Dr Momota Mukherjee said awareness on HIV and AIDS among every section of the people is very less. So awareness is very much needed to attain the theme of the observation.

A training programme is being conducted for women living with HIV. Forms for the second phase of the programme will be available in the CMO office from December 15, 2012. BPL cards were also provided to 196 families of the people living with HIV, she added.

Meanwhile, World AIDS Day has also been observed along with a rally today at Ningthoukhong organised by District AIDS Prevention and Control Committee, Bishnupur under the year’s theme “Getting to Zero”.

Giving her keynote address at the occasion District AIDS Officer Dr W Purnima said, the observance would give awareness on the disease and its prevention among the people. There are 5 HIV testing units, along with HIV clinic and ART centre in the district.

The occasion was graced by RK Bimola, Councillor of Ningthoukhong Municipal Council; Dr NG Hemantakumar, CMO; and Dr Th Premchand, Medical Superintendent as Chief Guest, President and Guest of Honour respectively.

Meanwhile, the 27 Assam Rifles of 28 Sector has also organized a seminar cum presentation on the theme ‘AIDS: Global Pandemic and its Impact on the Local Communities.’ on the occasion of World AIDS day at KHA Manipur College, Kakching on December 1.

The speakers informed the locals that the theme for World AIDS Day 2012 is `Getting to Zero` and after 30 years of the global fight against HIV/AIDS, this year we are committed to focusing on achieving 3 targets: “Zero new HIV infections. Zero discrimination. Zero AIDS related deaths”, the PRO release said.

The event also included free testing for HIV for the volunteers, demonstration and awareness capsule and concluded with a pledge taken by all present that World AIDS Day provides an opportunity for all of us- individuals and communities to take on the challenge of getting to zero, the release added. 

In another occasion, 35 Assam Rifles of 28 Sector also organized an awareness campaign against HIV/AIDS on the occasion of “World AIDS Day” at Sajik Tampak.

Similarly, 44 Assam Rifles of 10 Sector under HQ IGAR (South) in collaboration with Compassion School, Kamjong observed World AIDS Day at Chassad-Kamjong villages of Ukhrul District.

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BANIAN’S CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED KUMUDINI TO BE STAGED IN NANDIKAR’S NATIONAL THEATRE FESTIVAL IN KOLKATA

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Imphal, November 27

Banian Repertory Theatre’s critically acclaimed Manipuri play- Kumudini is among 19 plays selected for the 29th Nandikar National Theatre Festival to be held from December 16 to 25 this year at the Academy of Fine Arts in Kolkata. During this 2012 edition, the Nandikar will pay tributes to Mohit Chattopadhyay and Sunil Gangopadhyay; and a seminar on Theatre and Integration will also be held.

BANIAN’S CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED KUMUDINI TO BE STAGED IN NANDIKAR’S NATIONAL THEATRE FESTIVAL IN KOLKATA

BANIAN’S CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED KUMUDINI TO BE STAGED IN NANDIKAR’S NATIONAL THEATRE FESTIVAL IN KOLKATA

The Nandikar will issue passes to be available from the Academy ticket counter between 1pm and 7pm from December 9. The available denominations are Rs. 40, Rs. 60 and Rs. 90.

The annual Nandikar National Theatre Festival is the biggest theatre carnival of Kolkata and one of the largest in the country as well. The festival provides a platform for the stalwarts and amateurs alike for not just participants from all over India, but also from the international arena.

Manipuri play- Kumudini directed by M. C. Thoiba and scripted by Dr. M.C.Arun introduces an individual Manipuri woman in the socio-political sphere as voluntary actor.

Maharani Kumudini is the wife of Maharaja Gambhir Singh, who liberated Manipur from Burmese occupation during the Chahi Taret Khuntakpa (The Seven Years Devastation). Maharaja Gambhir Singh died, when his eldest son Chandrakirti was only two. Kumudini found herself in the middle of palace intrigues and attempts by Gambhir Singh’s brothers and relatives to wrest the throne. She ultimately succeeded in installing her son to the throne, but it was no mean feat for a woman.

Much has been discussed about Manipuri woman. Some have put them on a pedestal. Others say, women are exploited in our society. It is a confusing scenario. The play revolves round a contemporary radical who seeks answers on different facets of contemporary Manipuri woman and her position in the socio-political sphere, in the backdrop of the life and times of Maharani Kumudini.

The play explores the collective and individual womanhood, her desperation and dreams, woman’s space in kinship and political position, power and the patriarchal cultural order in Manipuri society.

Kumudini will be staged on December 23 at 6.30 pm. Kumudini produced in 2007 was recently performed at Hyderabad and Tirupati in the 7th Abhinaya National Theatre Festival 2012in the month of August. A theatre critic- Gudipoodi Srihari in the HINDU in its edition dated 23rd August 2012 wrote, “The four-day-long All India Theatre festival held by Abhinaya was an eye-opener revealing how other language plays are designed to win audience with commitment in choosing themes and coming out with forceful productions. Here was another excellent production by a Manipuri team of artistes, titled ‘Kumudini’, staged at Ravindra Bharati. It was the last play of the festival. Despite the inability to understand their language, the audience was totally immersed, following thematic substance. The subjects they choose were quite novel and experimental too. M.C. Thoiba who was actively involved in theatre movement handled this production with utmost care. Crowd scenes, rebellions were well handled”.

The plays selected for this year’s festival are Sukhmani Kohli’s Romeo Juliet and Seven Clowns, Saurabh Nayyar & Nitin Bhardwaj’s Ram Sajeevan Ki Prem Katha, Supriyo Chakraborty’s Hridmajhaare, Vinay Sharma’s Atmakatha, Choiti Ghosh’s A Bird’s Eye View, Suman Mukhopadhyay’s Shunyo Shudhu Shunyo Noy, Anurupa Roy’s Across the Sea, Ranjit Kapoor’s Chekov Ki Duniya and Adamzaad and Panchlight, Nasir Uddin Yusuf’s The Tempest, Anup Hazarika’s Charandas Chor, Dr Tapanjyoti Das’s Tathagata, Subodh Pattanaik’s Biplabi Bihanga, M C Thoiba’s Kumudini, Baharul Islam’s The Green Serpent, Debabrata Maity’s Lakkoner Shoktishel, Swatilekha Sengupta’s Tushaarmalaar Deshe, Debsankar Halder’s Anto-Aadi-Anto and Swatilekha Sengupta’s Madhabi.

Anup Hazarika’s Charandas Chor and Baharul Islam’s The Green Serpent are two Assamese plays from Assam to take part in the festival.

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Musings of A Desperate Dreamer in Exile: Eche Sharmila, Where Is My Home Place?

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Musings of A Desperate Dreamer in Exile Eche Sharmila, Where Is My Home Place? Dr. P. M. Soibam, MD (Medicine) Senior Resident (Medicine) AIIMS, New Delhi dr.pmsoibam@gmail.com Eche Sharmila, it has been twelve long years of fasting. It needs a … Continue reading

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Musings of A Desperate Dreamer in Exile
Eche Sharmila, Where Is My Home Place?
Dr. P. M. Soibam, MD (Medicine)
Senior Resident (Medicine)
AIIMS, New Delhi
dr.pmsoibam@gmail.com

Eche Sharmila, it has been twelve long years of fasting. It needs a lot of selfless dedication to the cause. However, it is time you did some introspection as to why you have not succeeded and will probably never succeed on your own. Is it the emptiness? Or, the incoherence? As many learned members of the society have already pointed out, we need to look at the problem as a whole. It would be futile to concentrate mind and energy—let alone life–to a single aspect of the problem. Terrorism and AFSPA have to be viewed together. There should be no mistake about it. Unfortunately Eche, you do not appear to have ever spared a thought on terror syndicates that many, including myself, feel have incarcerated the state much like the way an untreated cancer does to the human body.

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Light at the end of the tunnel – it’s very dark

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Press Release: Ningol Chakkouba 2012 Celebration at London

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Office of the European Manipuri Association (EMA), UK Dated 26th November 2012 Ningol Chakkouba Celebration 2012 at London   London: Upholding the culture and tradition of Manipur, the Pibas’ of European Manipuri Association (EMA) organised this year’s Ningol Chakkauba on … Continue reading

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Office of the
European Manipuri Association (EMA), UK
Dated 26th November 2012

Ningol Chakkouba Celebration 2012 at London

 

London: Upholding the culture and tradition of Manipur, the Pibas’ of European Manipuri Association (EMA) organised this year’s Ningol Chakkauba on 24th November 2012 at East Ham, London. Like every year, the traditional feast was attended by Ningols of various ethnic communities of Manipur residing in different parts of Europe. It’s also one of the rare occasions where people from Manipur residing in Europe come together to meet each other.

http://ema-europe.org/2012/11/511/

Ningols-Group-Photo

Ningols-Group-Photo

This festival strengthens the bond of love between brothers and sisters, parents and daughters and friends. Its reaffirms family ties when the occasion en kindles the love and affection between them. For the people of Manipur origin in Europe, this festival has become a bonding mechanism to strengthen the affinity among the members across Europe, a beautiful day to pass on their culture & heritage to the next generation.

Some of the senior members, who spoke on the occasion expressed their sincere gratitude to the organising committee and Pibas of EMA,and stressed the importance of celebrating Ningol Chakkouba in the context of its historical perspective and its relevance among the larger diaspora of Manipur origin across the Globe.
The event was closed by exchanging khudol (gifts) , greetings, blessings, and reaffirmations by the participants to celebrate the occasion again with the same spirit and vigour in the next year.

Message from some of the Ningols who attended the occasion:

“Dear EMA Ningol Chakkouba organisers and all brothers,
It was such an honour to be a part of Ningolchakouba 2012. I never knew Laies are treated so royally on this day. Thank you for all the care you provided for our young kids while we were enjoying those desi delicacies and then followed by the lovely gifts and the ladies special photosessions and so on. who wouldn’t want to bless you. May God bless you all abundantly and let EMA live long and prosper.”
Love and Regards,
Shangdar Nangsha, Ireland

“Dear Brothers and EMA committee,
Thank you for organising such a wonderful Ningol Chakauba celebration yesterday. The food was delicious and the atmosphere was fun filled, warm and friendly. It is not easy to organise these events and I wholeheartedly appreciate each and everyone who have given their time and effort to make this event a grand success.
Thank you for keeping the tradition alive and making it so special for us.
Bless you all once again.”
Best wishes,
Bisharda, UK

 

Released by

Laishram Tiken
Information Secretary
European Manipuri Association (EMA)
Website: www.ema–europe.org

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Indira Gandhi National Service Scheme Award to Don Bosco College Maram and to its Programme Coordinator

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New Delhi 19 November 2012: The prestigious Indira Gandhi National Service Scheme Award (IGNSS) is conferred on Don Bosco College, Maram and Sr. Stella Thomas (commonly known as Sr. Arpita Therese) belonging to the congregation of Salesian Missionaries of Mary Immaculate(SMMI), for the best programme officer of NSS for the year 2011-2012.

IGNSS Award ceremony in Rashtrapati Bhavan 19 Nov 2012 Fr Benny James SDB and Sr Stella Thomas SMMI (11)-001

IGNSS Award ceremony in Rashtrapati Bhavan 19 Nov 2012 Fr Benny James SDB and Sr Stella Thomas SMMI (11)-001

Don Bosco College Maram (DBCMaram), established in 2000, is a degree college in the tribal and hilly area of Manipur. DBCMaram is the first college to be selected nationally for such prestigious award from Manipur ever since the award was established in the year 1969. Fr. Benny James SDB, the principal of Don Bosco College, Maram and Sr. Arpita Therese received the award from the President of the country in a very colourful and impressive ceremony that was organized in the Darbar Hall, Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi on 19 November 2012.

A cash award of Rs. 70000/- and a trophy and Rs. 20000/-, citation and a medal were conferred on the college and the Programme Officer respectively. The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India has instituted the Indira Gandhi National Service Scheme (NSS) Awards to recongnise the Voluntary Service rendered by NSS volunteers, Programmes Officers, NSS Units and Colleges. These awards were instituted in the year 1993-1994. Since then, these awards are given away every year at four levels namely University, Programme Officer, NSS Unit and NSS Volunteer. It is expected that these awards will encourage the awardees to work with more dedication for the community development in future.

Sr. Arpita Therese hails from Kerala and has been serving as a lecturer in Don Bosco College Maram, Manipur in the department of English since 2007. From 2009 onwards, she has been actively involved in the NSS unit of the college as tireless programme officer. National Service scheme (NSS) is a Governmental and the biggest organization of the youth was launched on 24th Sept. 1969, with its motto, “Not me But You”. She is also the coordinator of the Red Ribbon Club (RRC) of the college, which was launched in 2011 under Manipur Aids Control Society (MACS). The NSS in Don Bosco College, Maram has seen new heights under the leadership and encouragement given by the Management, the Principal, Vice Principal, staff and student community and the different stake holders of the College. In the past years, she has helped volunteers to explore their talents with many exposure programmes. This is seen in the regular participation of at least one volunteer in the Republic day parade, Adventurous camps, Exchange programs in China etc. Sr. Stella also had taken part in several training programmes both at National and Regional levels. Some of the commendable activities carried out under her leadership are Voluntary Blood Donation, Tree plantation, Cleanliness drive, Repair of NH 39, HIV/AIDS Awareness Campaign, Outreach Programmes to the neighbouring schools, Special camping in the adopted villages and a host of other activities.

A total of 1 Universities, 10 colleges, 10 programme officers and 30 volunteers received the national award today from the Honourable President of the Country Shri. Pranab Mukherjee. Don Bosco College, Maram with the assistance of Government of Manipur, Manipur University and different supportive agencies have grown to be a household name in educational field. The number of students in the college has increased in the recent years with the introduction of new courses like BCA, BSW etc. DBCMaram has become a centre of learning and excellence. This national award had brought in lots of joy and commitment among the Bosconians of Maram to be more centred on youth development and educational enterprise among the needy young people of today.

With lots of prayers and wishes

Fr. Benny James SDB
Don Bosco College Maram
Senapati Dist
Manipur – 795 105
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IGNSS Award ceremony in Rashtrapati Bhavan 19 Nov 2012 Fr Benny James SDB and Sr Stella Thomas SMMI (2)

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BMSA Election Notification

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Bangalore Manipur Students’ Association (BSMA) came into existence from early 1990′s. It was registered in the year 1998 under Karnataka Societies Act.

Bangalore Manipur Students' Association

Bangalore Manipur Students’ Association

It is hereby notified that election for BMSA new Office bearers for the term 2012-13 will be held on Sunday 13th January 2013, 10am to 3pm. The posts to be elected are mentioned below:

1. President – 1 Post
2. Vice-President – 1 Post
3. General Secretary – 1 Post
4. Joint Secretary – 1 Post
5. Finance Secretary – 1 Post
6. Asst. Finance Secretary – 1 Post
7. Social & Culture Secretary – 1 Post
8. Asst. Social & Culture Secretary – 2 Posts
9. Games & Sports Secretary – 1 Post
10. Asst. Games & Sports Secretary – 2 Posts
11. Publicity Secretary – 1 Post
12. Asst. Publicity Secretary – 4 Posts

Last date of Nomination filing: 6th Jan 2013, 11am
Scrutiny of Nomination Filed & Announcement of Eligible Candidates: 6th Jan 2013, 4pm
Last date of Nomination withdrawal : 8th Jan 2013

Election Venue: Will be announced later

Eligibility Criteria:
i) Any Candidate should be a member of BMSA & student in & around Bangalore & should possess valid college Id card.
ii) Any Manipuri Student Studying in & around Bangalore can become a BMSA member by registering / must be registered in the BMSA electoral list. Valid college id card is a must.
iii) Any candidate for any above mentioned posts should have a proposer & 4 Supporters (Seconders); Proposer & supporters should fulfilled Eligibility criteria No. (ii) & should present all of them at the time of filing the Nomination.

Last date for Electoral registration: 10th Jan 2013.
Election Date: 13th Jan 2013, 10am to 3pm
Counting Date & Time: 13th Jan 2013; 4pm to 6pm
Result Announcement : 13th Jan 2013 @ 7pm

Details for Nomination, Electoral Registration, can contact Election Committee. Election Committee members are:
A. Shanta – M: 7204642290, Email: shanta.aribam@gmail.com
O. Krishnananda – M; 9035311412, Email: krishnanandasingh@yahoo.com
T. Tiken – M: 9035844816, Email: tiken47@gmail.com
N. Somen – M: 9886749393, Email: sqs12003@yahoo.co.in
R.K. Vivek – M: 9886733647, Email: rajviveka@gmail.com
Y. Arun -M: 9886605739, Email: ybondin@gmail.com

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Sit-in Demonstration at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi

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Office of the Joint Committee on ILP System in Manipur Manipur Sit-in Demonstration at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi Press Release: 25th November 2012 Manipur da ILP chatnahan-gadabani haiba khlloaga loinana ngasi, Sunday, 25th November 2012 asida ayuk pung 10 dagi … Continue reading

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Manipur

Sit-in Demonstration at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
Press Release: 25th November 2012

Manipur da ILP chatnahan-gadabani haiba khlloaga loinana ngasi, Sunday, 25th November 2012 asida ayuk pung 10 dagi numidangwai pung 3 faoba famkhi. Delhi gi Jantar Mantar da sit-in-demonstration ama pangthokkhre. Meeyoi chamma henbane saruk yakhiba demonstration asida meehut oina Joint Committee on ILP system in Manipur, All Manipur Students’ Union, Delhi Association of Manipur Muslim Students, Democratic Students’ Alliance of Manipur, Federation of Regional Indigenous Societies, Kangleipak Students’ Association, Kangleicha Sannaroi Lup, Manipur Students’ Association Delhi, Sinlung Indigenous Peoples Human Rights Organisation, Students’ Union of Kangleipak, Students’ Welfare Association of Kangleipak ki meeyoising yaokhi amasung Delhi da leiba Manipuri maheiroi amasung employee kayana saruk yakhi. Demonstration asida MLA K. Thamarjit amasung, Manipur People’s Party gi organization secretary Mutum Maniton su yaokhi. Manipurda tariba Sikh furupki mahut sillaga Amrik Singh Palwa su saruk yakhi.

Sit-in Demonstration at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi

Sit-in Demonstration at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi

Central banner da thakhiba waroldi: Implement Inner Line Permit System in Manipur; Save Indigenous People in Manipur. Festoon da thakhiba wafamsingdi: We Honour Indian Constitution Article 19: 5C “Reasonable Restriction”: Government of India Should Honour Manipur State Assembly Resolution: Inner Line Permit in Mizoram, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh; Why Not in Manipur. Demonstration asida mapung oina laokhiba slogan singdi mathangsitna: ILP System Manipur da Chatnahansi; We Demand ILP; No ILP No Indigenous People asini.

Joint Committee gi Delhi khongchat asida saruk yabinaba Manipur da leiriba political party khudingmak mangjounana paojeljakhrabasu regional parties oiriba MPP amasung MSCP khaktamak saruk yakhi. Matung tarakpa ireipak iramdamgi thbk khudingmakta political parties singna saruk yabigani haibagi thajaba thamjari. Joint committee on ILP gi maikeidagi ILP chatnahandba yade haiba wafam kaya thamkhi amasung Convener Sapamcha Jadumani na houkhiba 23rd Nov. 2012, da Union Home Minister Sindhe na thamakhiba nakhoigi demand asi genuine oi hairabasu ayeeba assurance ama pirakhiba leitabanina implement toudrifaoba makha taba khongjang changsinba mathou tari. Wafam asibu support touraduna MPP gi Sec. Org. M. Maniton na Manipur da meeyamgi khongjang ama mai pakpa haibasi ee tadrimakhei fangde aduna akanba khongjang changsinba mathou tai loinana MSCP gi MLA, Thamarjit na Manipur da leiriba Govt. da nattna political party sing loinana kanglup khudingmakki oina khongjang changsinminaba mathou tai haikhi. Spoke person Th. Manihar na ILP haibasi mayang changba thingba natte, masak eesak khangdoknaraga punna nungsi chanana leiminasi haibani.

Thouram asi MSAD gi apunbana yaipharae haiba khollao punna laominnaduna loisinkhi.

Sd/-

Somorendro Thokchom
Media Cordinator,
Joint Committee on ILP System in Manipur

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India (B) defeats England team by 14-5 in Manipur Polo Intl

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IMPHAL, November 24: India (B) and Thailand polo team registered easy wins against their opponent in the first day of the 6th Manipur Polo International at the historic ground of Mapal Kangjeibung today.

The first match was played between the India (B) team and the England polo team with the former winning by 14-5.

In the first chukker of the match, the Indian team scored 6 goals while the England team scored 2; in the second chukker, India scored 2 while England scored 1; in the third chukker, the Indian team added another two goals while the England team scored one.

State Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam inaugurated the 6th Manipur Polo International at the Mapal Kangjeibung as part of the Manipur Sangai Festival on Saturday

State Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam inaugurated the 6th Manipur Polo International at the Mapal Kangjeibung as part of the Manipur Sangai Festival on Saturday

In the last and fourth chukker of the match, the Indian (B) team scored 4.

The India (B) scorers are P Ojit (4 goals), M Jawan (6), T Pradeepkumar (1), Th Kaoba (1), s Bimol (2).

All five scorers for the England team were scored by Rupert Duff.

In the second match of the day, the Thailand team defeated the France team by 11-4.

Thailand ended the first chukker with a one goal lead against its opponents and extended the goal line to 5-2 by the end of the second chukker.

In the third chukker, Thailand scored four times, while the France team scored just once.

In the last chukker, Thailand scored twice while, France scored once to end the match with a 11-4 score.

The scorers for Thailand are Federico Bachman (2 goals), Suphachai Sukhampa (5), Nara Ketusingha (1) and Verachai Ngao Osa (2) and Vorajit Wangkhraso (1), while Sebastian Decommer (2), Christian Dandri and Allemand Daniel Rojer (1 eac) scored for France.

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Seven-day Tourist Guide Training Programme organized by the Manipur Tourism Forum (MTF) concluded today with a practical round at Kangla

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Press Release – seven-day Tourist Guide Training Programme organized by the Manipur Tourism Forum (MTF) concluded today with a practical round at Kangla
The seven-day Tourist Guide Training Programme organized by the Manipur Tourism Forum (MTF) concluded today with a practical round at Kangla.

Attended by twenty selected trainees, the Guide Training programme was initiated and designed by the MTF to address the growing need of Tour Guides in the state.

seven-day Tourist Guide Training Programme organized by the Manipur Tourism Forum (MTF) concluded today with a practical round at Kangla

seven-day Tourist Guide Training Programme organized by the Manipur Tourism Forum (MTF) concluded today with a practical round at Kangla

The condensed module included Tourism Overview of Manipur, Guiding concept, qualities and responsibilities, Personality development, Communication skills, Etiquettes, People and Traditions, historical sites, geography, topography, vegetation, museum, art galleries, tourist circuits of the state. A special session on First Aid was also included during the programme.

The trainees were also enlightened on the subjects pertaining to the flora and fauna, handloom and handicrafts and Arts and Culture of Manipur.

Subject experts who delved into the subjects included Dr. Ch Ibohal, Elina Satapathy, Kh Ranjita, Dr Kh Somorendro, Dr L Imoba, Dr H Nandiram, Haobam Sukumar and RK Sharma.

According to the MTF, the names and the details of the trained persons will be made available to all tourist related industries and the department of tourism.

Photo Caption: MTF member with the first batch of Manipur Tourism Forum ” Tourist Guide Training” were Faciliated by The President and Member of MTF

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Office of the Joint Committee on ILP System in Manipur Manipur

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Office of the Joint Committee on ILP System in Manipur Manipur Press Statement New Delhi 23rd November 2012 Ngasi Friday, 23 November 2012 Joint Committee on ILP System in Manipur gi delegate amaga Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde amasung … Continue reading

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Joint Committee on ILP System in Manipur
Manipur

Press Statement
New Delhi 23rd November 2012

Ngasi Friday, 23 November 2012 Joint Committee on ILP System in Manipur gi delegate amaga Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde amasung Manipur Inner Lok Sabha Parliamentary Constituency MP Dr. Th. Meinya punna MHA ki office ta unnakhre. Minute 45 rom unnaduna wari sanakhiba aduda Joint Committeegi maikheidagi ILP chatnahallu haibagi pandam, khollao, meeyamgi khongjang asinachingba wafam kaya thamkhi. Yelhoumeesinggi hak, saktam amasung chaokhatpa khunnai ama sembagidamak yelhoumeesingbu protect twgadaba ngaklou pathap / law mathou tai haiba wafam asi Joint Committee gi maikeidagi yamna knna thamkhi.

Joint Committee gi maikeidagi memorandum amasung ILP demand ga mari leinaba che changing pisinkhi. Pisinkhiba che changsing aduda maming pnba yabadi; Manipur Council Resolution No 4 of 48, dated 26th February 1948 on Approval of Permit System to enter into Manipur, Merger Agreement 1949, Manipur cabinet decision of 12 July 2012 and State Assembly Resolution of 13 July 2012 asinachingbani.

Office of the Joint Committee on ILP System in Manipur Manipur

Office of the
Joint Committee on ILP System in Manipur
Manipur

Unnakhiba adu cordial oi amasung yamna progressive oiba interaction amani haina lwba yai. Adumakpu, Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde gi wafamda ILP demand asi genuine oi hairabasu mahakna ILP gi merit asi karino haiba wafam eikhoida hanglakpa asina (1) Chahi ama henna changsillakliba eikhoigi khongjang asigi khollao asi Government of India na serious oina lowbidaba malli, (2) Manipur da chatthariba meetop chngsillakpagi enot asi ngasifaoba check twnaba government ki policy leitri haiba utpagumna towee. EIkhoina unnakhiba adu diplomatically yamna cordial oirabasu karigumba makhalgi written assurance amasung verbal commitment pibiraktaba asina eikhoigi khongjang asi makha tana changsinkho haina eenot happiri.

Somorendro Thokchom
Media Coordinator
Joint Committee

23rd November 2012
New Delhi
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MEMORANDUM
ON
“DEMAND FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF INNER LINE PERMIT IN MANIPUR”

Memorandum submitted to the
Union Home Minister
Government of India
New Delhi

Submitted on
Friday, 23 November 2012

Submitted by
The Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System in Manipur

To,
The Union Home Minister
Government of India
New Delhi

Subject: Demand for implementation of Inner Line Permit System in Manipur

Honourable Sir,

The Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit in Manipur, have the pleasure to invite your kind attention that the Indigenous people of Manipur are now highly alarmed with the threat of loss of identity, political rights, economical rights and their total marginalization.

The alarming issue is aroused due to the perennial influx of outsider in Manipur. Excessive migrants from Myanmar, Bangladesh, Nepal and other parts of India are dominating over the indigenous peoples. Under the circumstances the people of Manipur are very much eager for implementation of Inner Line Permit to maintain its time immemorial rich identity.

Without such regulation, influx of outsiders cannot be controlled. Therefore, on behalf of the people of Manipur, we humbly request you to honour and respect the Resolution of the Manipur State Legislative Assembly to implement Inner Line Permit in Manipur.

We consider that it is the responsibility of Indian State to protect and save the identity, socio-economic and rights of the citizens, including the people of Manipur. We, therefore, request you to have a deep thought on our request and initiate necessary positive action from your end to meet the aspiration of the people of Manipur.

We may take the opportunity to place you that Manipur was an Independent Kingdom with written historical chronicle dating from 33 A.D. The sovereignty of Manipur was lost into the hands of the British in 1891. Manipur regained independence in 1947, and established a democratically elected government under its own Constitution of Manipur few years before the Indian constitution was adopted.

Manipur had its own policy of controlling and checking outsiders before the British invasion in 1891. It was continued as Permit system during British rule. The permit system for entering into Manipur was recognised by the Dominion Government of India before the controversial annexation took place in 1949. The permit system was continued till 17 November 1950, until it was arbitrarily abolished without the consent of the indigenous peoples during the Chief Commissioner’s rule in Manipur. (Necessary documents are enclosed).

Our demand for permit system in Manipur is framed within the existing constitutional framework. We held the Government of India as fully responsible to protect the interest of the people of Manipur to defend their identity, socio-cultural, political and economic rights. We appeal the Government of India to positively view our demand and extend every possible co-operation to honour and respect the resolution of the Manipur Legislative assembly to implement Inner Line Permit in Manipur.

With regards
Yours Sincerely,

Sd/- Sd/-
(Sapamcha Jadumani) Mutum Churamani
Convenor Co-Convenor

Sd/- Sd/-
(Md.Kheiruddin Shah) (Khomdram Ratan)
Co-Convenor Co-Convenor

Sd/- Sd/-
(Joy Chingakham) (Somorendro Thokchom)
Co-Convenor Co-convenor.

Delhi
23rd November, 2012.

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One day hand on training on Mapping Manipur using Google Mapmaker Institute of Co-operative Management(ICM), Lamphelpat

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One day hand on training on Mapping Manipur using Google Mapmaker Institute of Co-operative Management(ICM),Lamphelpat – A report Aeroshil Nameirakpam One Day workshop cum hands on training on “Manipur Mapup’ was held on Thursday, 22nd Nov. 2012 at the Conference … Continue reading

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One day hand on training on Mapping Manipur using Google Mapmaker Institute of Co-operative Management(ICM),Lamphelpat – A report
Aeroshil Nameirakpam

One Day workshop cum hands on training on “Manipur Mapup’ was held on Thursday, 22nd Nov. 2012 at the Conference Hall of the Institute of Co-operative Management (ICM), Imphal (under the Ministry of Agriculture, Department of Co-operative , Government of India and National Council of Cooperative Training, New Delhi). The workshop was attended by about 200 participants who took active participation in learning the new technology and contributed in updating their local knowledge to Google Maps. This workshop was organized jointly by the students of MIMS, Manipur University and ICM, Imphal. It was the follow up of Google Mapmaker, Manipur mapping event which was organized jointly by the Bioinformatics Infrastructure Facility, Life Sciences, Department Manipur University and MIMS, M.U which was held on 22nd Oct., 2012.

One day hand on training on Mapping Manipur using Google Mapmaker Institute of Co-operative Management(ICM),Lamphelpat

One day hand on training on Mapping Manipur using Google Mapmaker Institute of Co-operative Management(ICM),Lamphelpat

In his address as Chief Guest, Prof. N. Irabanta Singh, Dean, School of life sciences, Manipur University quoted important points from the article “Discovery – New Routs – mapmaking for the people by the people” published in the Time of India (Hyderbad) 10th Nov., 2012 issue by Javad Anwar. Prof. Singh also thanks MIMS students under the guidance of Dr. Jibonkumar Sharma for organizing such an event. He also remarked that if proper guidance and leadership were provided to the students , they can achieve success in any initiative.Such an event is a perfect example of co-ordination between motivated students studying in Manipur and nonresident Manipuri’s living in different cities across India and abroad to bring about some positive change and for socio economic development of Manipur. Prof. Singh appealed to the participants that in the age of information technology you are to think globally and act locally for your motherland.
In his speech as Guest of honor, Dr. L. Jibonkumar Sharma, Director (i/c), Manipur Institute of Management Studies, M.U. emphasized the role of Information Technology and computer application in the present day Technology world. Dr. Sharma appreciated the initiative taken by the members of Manipuri Diaspora for taking lead role for uploading Google Map Making and Manipur Map which was volunteered by his students from MIMS. He further acknowledged the contribution of KEN, NAMA and EMA for their interest in organizing such an event.

In his presidential address, Dr. Kh. Somorandro Singh Director, ICM, Imphal expresses his appreciation to the student of MIMS, M.U. for organizing such an event. He also appealed to his faculty members to make good usage of the technology for its probable application in the Co-operative management. The inaugural function was closed with a vote thank from the ICM faculty member.

One day hand on training on Mapping Manipur using Google Mapmaker Institute of Co-operative Management(ICM)

One day hand on training on Mapping Manipur using Google Mapmaker Institute of Co-operative Management(ICM)

This event was the first of the 3 events proposed to be organized by students of MIMS. The other two events will be organized in National Institute of Technology (NIT) and Manipur Institute of Technology (MIT), Manipur.

The writer is an IT Professional based in California, USA and he can be reached at aeroshil@gmail.com

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MC says future lies not on blame-gaming

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KOHIMA, Nov 21 (NEPS): Minister for Forest and Environment MC Konyak said the State’s legislators under the banner of the Joint Legislature Forum (JLF) gave their best by meeting various Central leaders—the Ruling and the Opposition leaders alike and pressed upon them to expedite the on-going Indo-Naga peace process for an early settlement.

Talking to NEPS here on Wednesday, the senior DAN Minister, however, explained that the talks were between the Government of India and the Naga underground people and the so-called JLF was not a party to it. “Therefore, unless the parties in talks extend invitation to us to come and share our thoughts and ideas, we can’t simply interfere into,” he stated.

MC Konyak

MC Konyak

Konyak also expressed regrets that many Naga leaders were still in habit of indulging in mud-slinging each other with regard to the Naga political issue. “We are still living in the world of blame game,” he said asking, “Whether indulging in blame-gaming is really helping to the process.” “It is absolutely not helping, rather threatening the process,” he warned.

He called upon the Naga leaders to do some retrospection of their past Naga political sequences. Starting from the 1929, the Naga leaders submitted their memorandum to the Simon Commission, the declaration of the Naga Independence on August 14, 1947, the Naga Plebiscite of 1951, the first ever ceasefire between the Government of India and the Naga underground people in 1964 followed by political talks, the Shillong Accord of 1975, the ceasefire with the NSCN (IM) in 1997 and the last Ceasefire with the NSCN (K) in 2001. The last two ceasefires in 1997 and 2001 are still in operation. These sequences are the manifestations that there are political issues between the Government of India and the Naga people yet to be resolved, Konyak said.

The Minister praised late AZ Phizo, the towering leader of the NNC, as “wonderful” for he was a great political philosopher, though he was condemned for not condemning the Shillong Accord of 1975. Phizo made mistake as many leaders in this world. “But if we had positive attitude, we would not have seen so much fragmentations among the Nagas as of today” Konyak pointed out. “If we have positive attitude even now, it is never too late for finding solution to our longstanding Naga political issue.”

The Minister further called upon the Naga people that it was high time for them to stop the habit of blaming each other with regard to the Naga issue. “Everyone—be it in the Government or in the Opposition or national Workers or anyone—should rather contribute in whatever capacity they have at this crucial juncture towards finding solution to the Naga political issue,” he explained saying, “Our future lies on our coming together and not by blaming each other.”

The Minister also expressed his unhappiness on the then Indian leaders’ lacking wisdom that on many occasions, they could have resolved the Naga political issue without much struggle. Unfortunately many leaders then took the Naga issue so lightly that was responsible for today’s situation. And because of this unresolved Naga political issue, the insurgency movements in other parts of the region also cropped up, he explained. “Today, the Naga issue has not only become a national issue but also more complicated,” he said.

“As a politician, I also do know that the Government of India has to take a decision on the Naga issue that would be “a challenging task.” “But they have to take a decision somewhere, someday,” Konyak said adding, “You can’t keep things like that.”

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Weaving Histories of Northeast Within the Narrative of India

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Weaving Histories of Northeast Within the Narrative of India
6 pm to 8 pm 21 November 2012, Conference Room – II, India International Centre, Lodi Estate, New Delhi-3

Did you know that the Chinese called Manipur ‘Hsiao po-lo-mein’ and the Burmese called it ‘Kathes’;that Manipur is the oldest surviving state in Northeast India tracing its written history since 33 AD and has a written Constitution dating back to 11th century? To many in India, we are just one block of people, ‘The Northeasterners’. Isn’t it time to weave our collective histories?

IIC 21 November 2012 poster

IIC 21 November 2012 poster

20 Nov 2012,New Delhi: For more than 63 years in the history of the independent Republic of India, the history/histories of 45 million of its citizens living in 8 states of the northeast region of the country have been absent from our school, college and university text books. This ignorance or lack of awareness is one of the major causes of the wrong perception about people from the region. This is one of the main reasons that people of the northeast region are discriminated against when they travel for study and work to different parts of India. Citizens, scholars and the general populace feel that this needs to be urgently fixed.

Northeast India is home to over 272 ethnic groups and communities. However, there is no collective writing, publication or inclusion of its varied histories in the syllabi or the text books of the country’s schools and universities. Lack of proper understanding of the region’s history and its experiences has been the main impediment to proper policy formulation. Compilation of collective histories of some of the many ethnic communities will go a long way in building community peace-building in India’s northeast and also help forge true pan-India unity.

The northeast Indian region is home to eight states and is rich in indigenous chronicles, many of which were penned about 2000 years back like the “Cheitharol Kumbaba” (Manipur), “Rajmala” (Tripura), “Buranjis” (Assam) etc. .”Buranjis” (Assam) etc., which were not taught as history as they should be. Northeast India also has lots of oral history in the form of folktales, folksongs, lullaby, church records, private letters of the 2nd World War period etc. available abundantly in each of the Northeast state which has been passed over the years through their ancestors.

The inclusion of the History of the North East in the academic syllabus of the nation would help in bringing peace and prosperity in the Nation.

Understanding and noticing this major lacunae, a team led by Manipur Women Gun Survivors Network and Northeast India Women Initiative for Peace started a movement in September 2012 wherein they met with Indian Council of Historical Research. Later, a meeting was convened in Manipur on 13 October 2012.

A follow-up to the above two meetings is being held on 21 November 2012 titled “Weaving Histories of Northeast India: Stories from Taktse and others “, 6.00 pm to 8.00 pm, Conference Room – II, India International Centre, Lodi Estate, New Delhi-3. The event is supported by Heinrich Boll Stiftung (HBF), New Delhi.

Please find here poster, see http://womensurvivorsnetwork.org/event-detail.php?event_id=34 and complete programme schedule attached.

For any questions or clarifications, kindly contact:

Ms Binalakshmi Nepram
Founder, Manipur Women Gun Survivors Network
Convener, Northeast India woman initiative for Peace
Email: Binalakshmi@gmail.com

Website: www.womensurvivorsnetwork.org, www.neiwip.blogspot.org
Phone: +91-11-46018541 , Fax +91-11-26166234

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Weaving Histories of Northeast Within the Narrative of India
6 pm to 8 pm 21 November 2012, Conference Room – II, India International Centre, Lodi Estate, New Delhi-3

Did you know that the Chinese called Manipur ‘Hsiao po-lo-mein’ and the Burmese called it ‘Kathes’;that Manipur is the oldest surviving state in Northeast India tracing its written history since 33 AD and has a written Constitution dating back to 11th century? To many in India, we are just one block of people, ‘The Northeasterners’. Isn’t it time to weave our collective histories?

IIC 21 November 2012 poster

IIC 21 November 2012 poster

20 Nov 2012,New Delhi: For more than 63 years in the history of the independent Republic of India, the history/histories of 45 million of its citizens living in 8 states of the northeast region of the country have been absent from our school, college and university text books. This ignorance or lack of awareness is one of the major causes of the wrong perception about people from the region. This is one of the main reasons that people of the northeast region are discriminated against when they travel for study and work to different parts of India. Citizens, scholars and the general populace feel that this needs to be urgently fixed.

Northeast India is home to over 272 ethnic groups and communities. However, there is no collective writing, publication or inclusion of its varied histories in the syllabi or the text books of the country’s schools and universities. Lack of proper understanding of the region’s history and its experiences has been the main impediment to proper policy formulation. Compilation of collective histories of some of the many ethnic communities will go a long way in building community peace-building in India’s northeast and also help forge true pan-India unity.

The northeast Indian region is home to eight states and is rich in indigenous chronicles, many of which were penned about 2000 years back like the “Cheitharol Kumbaba” (Manipur), “Rajmala” (Tripura), “Buranjis” (Assam) etc. .”Buranjis” (Assam) etc., which were not taught as history as they should be. Northeast India also has lots of oral history in the form of folktales, folksongs, lullaby, church records, private letters of the 2nd World War period etc. available abundantly in each of the Northeast state which has been passed over the years through their ancestors.

The inclusion of the History of the North East in the academic syllabus of the nation would help in bringing peace and prosperity in the Nation.

Understanding and noticing this major lacunae, a team led by Manipur Women Gun Survivors Network and Northeast India Women Initiative for Peace started a movement in September 2012 wherein they met with Indian Council of Historical Research. Later, a meeting was convened in Manipur on 13 October 2012.

A follow-up to the above two meetings is being held on 21 November 2012 titled “Weaving Histories of Northeast India: Stories from Taktse and others “, 6.00 pm to 8.00 pm, Conference Room – II, India International Centre, Lodi Estate, New Delhi-3. The event is supported by Heinrich Boll Stiftung (HBF), New Delhi.

Please find here poster, see http://womensurvivorsnetwork.org/event-detail.php?event_id=34 and complete programme schedule attached.

For any questions or clarifications, kindly contact:

Ms Binalakshmi Nepram
Founder, Manipur Women Gun Survivors Network
Convener, Northeast India woman initiative for Peace
Email: Binalakshmi@gmail.com

Website: www.womensurvivorsnetwork.org, www.neiwip.blogspot.org
Phone: +91-11-46018541 , Fax +91-11-26166234

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