Article 3 woes

In the wake of the perceived threats that Manipur may end up dismembered, causing in its wake violent upheavals that the state can ill afford, there has been a demand to have a clause added to Article 3 which allows the Union government by an Act of the Parliament to form a “new State by […]

In the wake of the perceived threats that Manipur may end up dismembered, causing in its wake violent upheavals that the state can ill afford, there has been a demand to have a clause added to Article 3 which allows the Union government by an Act of the Parliament to form a “new State by […]

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CCpur JAC to take campaign to Delhi

IMPHAL, Apr 12 : The Joint Action Committee Against Anti-Tribal Bills (JAC-AATB) has decided to send its representatives to New Delhi at the earliest to campaign for the tribal people’s cause. The JAC has also decided to observe the 600th Day of the Movement on April 22, 2017. These decisions were taken in a joint […]

IMPHAL, Apr 12 : The Joint Action Committee Against Anti-Tribal Bills (JAC-AATB) has decided to send its representatives to New Delhi at the earliest to campaign for the tribal people’s cause. The JAC has also decided to observe the 600th Day of the Movement on April 22, 2017. These decisions were taken in a joint […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/04/ccpur-jac-to-take-campaign-to-delhi/

Sharmila’s party to foray into Assam

GUWAHATI: Rights activist Irom Sharmila is all set to launch the Assam wing of her party People’s Resurgence and Justice Alliance (PRJA). The party had suffered a huge debacle in the Manipur assembly polls last month. In this state, the party will focus on reaching out to the youth to create a platform for addressing […]

GUWAHATI: Rights activist Irom Sharmila is all set to launch the Assam wing of her party People’s Resurgence and Justice Alliance (PRJA). The party had suffered a huge debacle in the Manipur assembly polls last month. In this state, the party will focus on reaching out to the youth to create a platform for addressing […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/04/sharmilas-party-to-foray-into-assam/

Pre-poll clashes in parts of Manipur

Photographs of candidates to be displayed in EVMs Imphal: Pre-poll clashes have been reported from some parts in Manipur following the announcement of the state assembly elections, officials said on Thursday. In Heirok, Thoubal district, the police resorted to firing tear-gas shells to disperse an unruly mob. “Some cars and jeeps had been overturned and […]

Photographs of candidates to be displayed in EVMs Imphal: Pre-poll clashes have been reported from some parts in Manipur following the announcement of the state assembly elections, officials said on Thursday. In Heirok, Thoubal district, the police resorted to firing tear-gas shells to disperse an unruly mob. “Some cars and jeeps had been overturned and […]

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Professor Gangmumei Kamei passes away

Imphal, Jan 5: Prof. Gangmumei Kamei passes away today at his residence at Majorkhul, here in Imphal. He is a member of the Indian Council for Historical Research (ICHR) by the HRD Ministry, Govt. of India and as member of the Regional Planning Body, the North Eastern Council (NEC) under the aegis of the DoNER […]

Imphal, Jan 5: Prof. Gangmumei Kamei passes away today at his residence at Majorkhul, here in Imphal. He is a member of the Indian Council for Historical Research (ICHR) by the HRD Ministry, Govt. of India and as member of the Regional Planning Body, the North Eastern Council (NEC) under the aegis of the DoNER […]

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“Annual budget 2014-15 a confused budget” concludes Left parties alliance

IMPHAL, August 3: The Manipur annual budget 2014-15 is a confused budget and the State government is only trying to impress the Centre by putting up a spectacle, asserted department

IMPHAL, August 3: The Manipur annual budget 2014-15 is a confused budget and the State government is only trying to impress the Centre by putting up a spectacle, asserted department of Economics Manipur University assistant professor Dr Chinglen Maisnam. 

Speaking at the Left and Secular Alliance, Manipur organised talk “Central and State budgets 2014,” he said the only one adversely affected by such budgets will be the public. 

The talk was held at Irawat Bhawan, BT Road. 

The economics assistant professor was sure the Central experts will be confused by the State budget. 

He said there is no reference of the previous budget in the present budget and there is only a 2 percent fiscal increase from last year’s. 

There are large deductions in fund earmarked for Power and Social Welfare departments from the previous year’s allocation, he said. 

The deficit in this year’s budget is less as compared to the past years, helping the State conjure up a good record before the new NDA government at the Centre, Chinglen continued. 

But what is more interesting and unfortunate at the same time is that the members of the House had failed to make any arguments or get involved in the budget discussion during the recent Assembly Budget session, he lamented. 

The RMSA or SSA schemes might be scrapped under the present NDA government as there are speculations that the flagship and central sponsored schemes introduced by the past government will be scrapped, he said. 

Chinglen further continued that under the PPP model, there are plans to hand over the renovation work of the Loktak Lake to a Bangkok based firm. 

CPI State secretary, Dr M Nara said the topic discussed is new to all. 

He said due to lack of much planning on the part of the State government while preparing the budget, people are facing problems. 

Although there is a directive from the Parliament to all State Assemblies to sit for at least 55 working days to discuss the development and planning for the State, the Manipur Assembly was conducted for not even a month, he said. 

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House moves privilege motion against TV channel, human rights activist

IMPHAL, July 24: The Manipur Assembly has today decided to move a privilege motion against the private TV channel “Impact TV” for derogatory comments against the State MLAs made by

IMPHAL, July 24: The Manipur Assembly has today decided to move a privilege motion against the private TV channel “Impact TV” for derogatory comments against the State MLAs made by a speaker on the channel’s programme “Manung Hutna.”

Opposition leader Oinam MLA Dr I Ibohalbi of AITC moved a breach of privilege motion against the editor of the TV channel and Human Rights Alert executive director Babloo Loitongbam .

Members cutting across political affiliations were seen supporting the motion today.

The Speaker of the House who also presides over the House admitted the privilege motion.

MLA Dr. Ibohalbi said, at 8pm on July 22, the channel had telecasts its programme “Manunung hutna” wherein the channel’s editor and Babloo Loitongbam were discussing the present agitation of school students demanding ILP implementation.

He said that, during the discussion, Babloo had said, those in the Assembly could have discussed the issue, but since they are useless they are more interested in contract works (“Ibungo-Ibemma Assembly da phamliba sing sina khunnabiba yabani, adubu makhoina mithibong mitumba oeirabanina Thika taudana leire.”)

The language used during the programme was “uncultured and un-parliamentary” and the disparaging statement has hurt the dignity of all the 60 MLAs, Ibohalbi observed.

He continued that, during the programme, the members were charged of being more busy with contract works, more important issues such as transfer of land to outsiders.

He further called for the Speaker to refer the motion to the privilege committee which has the deputy Speaker as the chairman.

Ibohalbi’s motion was supported by Keishamthong MLA L Ibomcha, PHED, Labour and Employment minister I Hemochandra Singh, Wangjing Tentha MLA P Brojen Singh, Khurai MLA Dr Ng Bijoy Singh, Naoriya Pakhanglakpa MLA RK Anand Singh and Andro MLA Th Shyamkumar.

IFCD minister I Hemochandra said the motion is on a serious issue and all members of the House must participate in it.

He said anyone disregarding the ruling of a High Court or the Supreme Court is charged with contempt of court.

There is also a “Lakshman Rekha” while speaking of the members of the House, he said and added that the House is still committed to the issues of the Inner Line Permit and the territorial integrity of the State.

And since the issue is “Breach of Privilege and contempt of the House,” it is imperative that the motion be referred to the privilege committee and take further action.

MLA RK Anand said notwithstanding that Babloo Loitongbam is a human rights activist or a human rights defender, action should be initiated against him according to the rule of the House.

Later, after hearing the observations of the members, the Speaker referred the motion to the privilege committee.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/07/house-moves-privilege-motion-against-tv-channel-human-rights-activist/