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552 mobile towers installed in State, says CM

IMPHAL, July 25: Responding to a question during the question hour in the House today, Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh has informed that Rs 34, 63,431 are collected per month

IMPHAL, July 25: Responding to a question during the question hour in the House today, Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh has informed that Rs 34, 63,431 are collected per month on an average from 552 mobile towers installed by different companies in the State.

All the 552 mobile towers are provided power supply by the State government on the basis of requirement submitted by the Telecom Service Providers and its feasibility.

Responding to a supplementary question raised by Opposition leader Dr I Ibohalbi on the health hazards to people after the installation of these towers, Ibobi said that as of now the mobile towers are installed randomly without strictly following any guidelines on the distance to be maintained between one tower and another.

The government takes the matter seriously and won’t allow towers to be installed randomly after keeping in mind the health hazards, Ibobi added.

Service providers have to seek permission from the State government for installing towers and must maintain the regulated distance between one tower and another.

Responding to a question on the gruesome murder of Soram Prakeet, Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam replied that five accused have been arrested. They are identified as Makak Nini Begam, 40, wife of Md Abdul Latif; Makak Inaocha Begam, 45, wife of Late Majaimuddin; Md Saruk alias Bottle alias Anjali,20, son of late Majaimuddin; Md Hafi Khan, 20, son of Md Jabar Khan of Heingang Khong Imphal East and Md Zauddin Khan alias Ethem Khan, 25, son of Md Salauddin of Heingang Chingya, Imphal East.

He said that they were arrested on July 22 at around 7:45 am from Heingang Khong village. They were arrested after the facts and circumstances leading to the murder were thoroughly investigated by cross examining 18 witnesses by the Investigating Officer of the Heingang Police Station.

Replying to a question raised by Trinamool Congress MLA Joykisan on when the construction of the Kill House will be completed, he said that the Kill House is a clandestine place of the police department where technical special operation forces will practise CI ops. The House is 70 percent complete and was targeted to be completed on October last year. However, as per report it will be completed by 13 or 14 October this year.

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Glasgow 2014 XX Commonwealth Games: 13 Sports-persons and 2 Officials from Manipur in Indian Squad

Sports-persons from Manipur in the Indian squad for the ongoing Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Game: 1. Laishram Devendro (Boxing) 2. Laishram Sarita (Boxing) 3. Sunita Yanglem (Cycling) 4. Kh Kothajit (Hockey), 5. K Chinglensana (Hockey),

Sports-persons from Manipur in the Indian squad for the ongoing Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Game:

1. Laishram Devendro (Boxing)

2. Laishram Sarita (Boxing)

3. Sunita Yanglem (Cycling)

4. Kh Kothajit (Hockey),

5. K Chinglensana (Hockey),

6. Sushila Chanu Pukhrabam(Hockey),

7. Th Anuradha (Hockey);

8. Jina Chongtham (Judo),

9. Sunibala Huidrom (Judo),

10. Kalpana Thoudam (Judo);

11. Khumukcham Sanjita Chanu (Weightlifting),

12. Saikhom Mirabai (Weightlifting);

13. Ramananda Konggrailatpam (Diving);

Officials from Manipur:

Dr S Santikumar (Team Manger Gymnastics) and Nameurakpam Kunjarani (Team Coach weightlifting).

2 Manipuri Lifters won Gold and Silver in women’s 48Kg, Opens first Gold Medal for India in Glasgow2014 Commonwealth’s Games

Glasgow 25th Jul, 2014: Khumukcham Sanjita Chanu and Saikhom Mirabai Chanu of Manipur bagged a gold and silver, respectively, in women`s 48kg weightlifting in a display of overwhelming domination to

Glasgow 25th Jul, 2014: Khumukcham Sanjita Chanu and Saikhom Mirabai Chanu of Manipur bagged a gold and silver, respectively, in women`s 48kg weightlifting in a display of overwhelming domination to open India`s medal account on the opening day of the competition in the 20th Commonwealth Games here on Thursday.

Sanjita and Mirabai after winning Gold and Silver Medals in Glasgow commonwealth’s Games 2014.
Zee Media Bureau/ Suyash SrivastavaG

Sanjita won with a total lift of 173kg (77+96) while Mirabai grabbed the silver with a cumulative
effort of 170 (75+95) in the absence of other strong competitors.

It was basically a contest between the two Manipuris in an event which India had dominated for long in the Commonwealth Games from the days of Kunjarani Devi.

Kunjarani, now a women`s coach, was beside the two state mates on the platform, egging Sanjita and Mirabai in her vernacular language. India had won a silver and bronze in this category in 2010.

The clean and jerk contest went on almost similar lines with Sanjita and Mirabai taking the bar and the bell after most of their opponents had exhausted their attempts below the 90kg entry weight of the two Indians.

Sensing that they could be in for top two positions, the Indian duo raised their entry weight to over 90kg and put pressure and physical exertion on their opponents who had to continue their attempts in quick succession.

There was a brief moment of tension in the Indian camp after Opara and Mirabai lifted 92kg, and Sanjita failed to clear the same weight. But Sanjita lifted 92kg in her second attempt to give a sigh of relief to the Indian camp.

The contest left to be fought between the two Indians, Mirabai lifted 95kg to put herself in contention, but Sanjita roared back with a 96kg lift to retain the first position.

Source: PTI

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.

Tiddim Road widening for the public’s benefit: CM

IMPHAL, July 24: The ongoing road widening work taken up from Keishampat Junction to Malom along the Tiddim Road has been taken up considering the future generations. Chief Minister Okram

IMPHAL, July 24: The ongoing road widening work taken up from Keishampat Junction to Malom along the Tiddim Road has been taken up considering the future generations.

Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh said in reply to a calling attention motion moved by Keishamthong MLA L Ibomcha Singh.

He was filling in for the Works minister.

The Keishamthong MLA had raised concern that in the process of widening Tiddim Road, efforts have been made to acquire land which has already been demarcated and acquired by the government.

Replying to the motion, the Chief Minister said that since the airport is located along the road, people have also come to know of the road as the Airport Road and there is no possibility of shifting the airport to another location.

At the same time there is also no possibility of constructing long flyovers along the road to provide diversion to the vehicles, and as such it has become necessary to widen the road, he said.

People of Bishnupur and Churchandpur are the only people who would come from the southern direction of the road, however the number of people who use the road to reach the airport passing through keishampat are the people of the remaining seven districts of the State, the Chief Minister said.

Preparation for the widening of the road had begun from 2008-09, and the road has been widened 38 metre in total and 19 metre on each side from the road median, the Chief Minister told the House and added that earlier the government had intended to widen it to 45 metre.

He continued that the government had received wholesome support and co-operation from the people inhabiting along the road.

The Chief Minister said that, the government had intended to widen the highway stretch from Singjamei to Canchipur to 45 metres, but could acquire the desired space.

The space could be acquired only from MU to Lilong, he added.

The colours red and green are not use to make two markings for the widening of the Tiddim Road, however, there may be differences of about a foot or half a foot along the widened portion, he continued.

Efforts are on to complete the road widening work soon and if anyone is yet to received compensation for the land acquisition, it will soon be looked at, Chief Minister Ibobi continued.

An alternative arrangement is also being looked for those vendors whose spot at the market shed of Kwakeithel bazar have been affected by the road widening process, he said.

House condoles former Deputy CM Kh Amutombi’s demise

IMPHAL, July 24: The Manipur Legislative Assembly has mourned the death of former deputy Chief Minister of Manipur Kh Amutombi Singh who passed away on July 23. Kh Amutombi Singh

IMPHAL, July 24: The Manipur Legislative Assembly has mourned the death of former deputy Chief Minister of Manipur Kh Amutombi Singh who passed away on July 23.

Kh Amutombi Singh is the father of incumbent Works minister Kh Ratankumar Singh of Mayang lmphal constituency.

He had served as deputy Chief Minister in the Manipur People’s Party government from 1990 to 1992, led by the then Chief Minister RK Ranbir Singh.

The House observed a two minute silence as a mark of respect to the departed leader before the start of today’s session.

In his condolence speech, the Chief Minister of Manipur, Okrarn Ibobi Singh expressed his deep sorrow on the sudden demise of the former Deputy CM.

The Chief Minister stated that Kh Amutombi Singh was a true statesman, a great teacher, an ideal political leader and a visionary social reformer of Manipur.

His loss will obviously create an irreparable vacuum in the hearts of the people of Manipur particularly within the political circle.

Several MLAs along with the Speaker Th Lokeshor Singh expressed their grief and condolences on the death of Kh. Amutombi Singh.

Further in the session, Agriculture minister Md Nasir had replied to a starred question raised by MLA, Sagolband A/C, R.K. lmo Singh that the number of students selected every year by the Department of Agriculture as State nominees for undergoing degree course in Agricultural field is 19 and a stipend of Rs. 200 per month is given to each selected student. The minister also shared his concern over the meager amount of stipend of the students.

PHFD Minister I. Hemochandra Singh, in reply to questions raised by Kh. Joykishan Singh, MLA Thangmeiband A/C had stated that the Sewerage Project funded by France was started in November 2003 with a sanctioned amount of 41.54 crore (in kind only) with M/s Aqua Technique & M/s Degremont of France as project consultants. The minister also handed out the list of officials of the French Consortium indicating their technical backgrounds. As requested by MLA R.K. lmo Singh,PHED Minister Hemochandra Singh also furnished the details and status of the PHED year-wise work programme for Sagolband AC for the year 2011 to 2014, it said.

The liabilities for the contractors of the works under SPA have not fully been cleared due to non-completion of the work owing to non-finalisation of the land acquisition of the work site said Chief Minister lbobi Singh replying to the starred questions raised by Kh. Joykishan Singh.

Answering to the question put up by Dikho, MLA,Mao A/C; the Chief Minister stated that Tadubi-Paomata-Ukhrul road was declared as National Highway I 02(A) on March7, 2012 and the state Government has sought the details of the progress of the work undertaken by BRO.

Chief Minister Ibobi also replied to the starred question asked by Th. Shyamkumar, MLA, Andro A/C that PWD had completed the work from 0.00 Km 3.22 Km along the lmphal-Jiribarn Highway and for the remaining portion from 3.22Km- 222 Km. which is under the BRO, the progress detail of work is awaited from the BRO.

Clarifying to a calling attention by L. lbomcha Singh, MLA Keishamthong A/C, the Chief Minister clarified that the Government has no intention to acquire more land along the Tiddim road beyond the already demarcated portion, it said.

No respite in ILP movement, schools and colleges closed down

IMPHAL, July 24: The government has ordered educational institutions in the twin districts of Imphal to remain close considering the present situation of student bodies agitating in demand of ILP

IMPHAL, July 24: The government has ordered educational institutions in the twin districts of Imphal to remain close considering the present situation of student bodies agitating in demand of ILP implementation in the State.

An official order has notified immediate closure of all educational institutions in the State including schools, all government, aided and private colleges including government polytechnic and other higher institutions on July 25, 26 and 28.

Seperate orders have been notified by deputy secretary of Hr & Tech Edu, Y Dimbajit Singh, and joint secretary Edu (S) Abdus Salam.

It is mentioned that considering the various agitations spearheaded by some students’ organisation which is increasingly turning dangerous for the students themselves as reported by the concerned SPs and DCs of the districts, the government has taken the decision in the interest of protecting the students.

Meanwhile, protesting the non-implementation of Inner Line Permit System in the State, thousands of students took out rallies in different parts of State.

Students were seen moving towards the New Assembly building shouting their demand as the Assembly session was on.

The rally was intercepted by the State Police forces near the Watham Leirak machin.

Hundreds of student of MB College, DM College, Ananda Higher Secondary School collectively tried to stormed the ongoing Assembly sesion.

The students also burnt an effigy of State Chief Minister Ibobi and shouted slogans.

The rally turned ugly when students started pelting stones to the police personnel.

The road stretching from Khoyathong roundabout to New Assembly building was paralysed for a few hours.

Tear gas shells and smoke bombs were fired by the security forces in an attempt to control the agitating students.

Around 32 students suffered injuries and 50 of them were picked up by the police.

The injured were rushed to Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences, Porompat Imphal, Regional Institute of Medical Sciences, Lamphelpat Imphal and Raj Medicity, North AOC Imphal for treatment.

On the other hand students from St Peter School and Pitambara English School protested in front of the residence of Naoria Pakhanglakpa MLA RK Anand. While student body of Lilong Higher Secondary School blocked National Highway and Standard Robert Higher Secondary School, Little Rose and Sika School students turned out and temporarily blocked vehicular movements in front road of Standard Robert School.

ATSUM deplores disparity between hills and valley

IMPHAL, July 24: Expressing anguish at the disparity between the hill areas and the valley area of the State in educational facilities, ATSUM president Maun Tombing stated that only 17

IMPHAL, July 24: Expressing anguish at the disparity between the hill areas and the valley area of the State in educational facilities, ATSUM president Maun Tombing stated that only 17 regular lecturers and 259 contractual lecturers are manning 14 Government Higher Secondary Schools in the hill districts.

He said, whereas 434 regular lecturers and 455 contractual lecturers are engaged in imparting knowledge in 25 Government Higher Secondary Schools in the valley.

He was addressing a seminar on the problem and challenges of tribals in Manipur at the Tribal Research Institute today as the president.

Earlier, he described ATSUM as a conglomeration of the apex hill based student’s union of Manipur which has not only provided selfless yeoman service but has always tried to address the issues of tribals.

Alleging that there are anomalies in the formation of School Management and Development Committees, he said: “Only a DI controls the SMDCs in the hill districts. Standard bidding norms prescribed by National Rural Roads Development Agency forbid undervalued quoting of tenders for PMGSY. Therefore, PMGSY-IX phase which has been e-tendered at a nominal rate should be invalidated. Any PMGSY work of the IX phase will be banned in all the hill districts of Manipur.”

Lamenting the pathetic condition of health service in the hill districts, Tombing said there are 20 to 30 thousand villagers still facing health problems as there are no doctors in the PHC etc.

All the ADCs barring Churachandpur and Chandel are functioning from Khuman Lampak, Imphal citing threats as alibi, he said, adding that ADC member of the hills areas have not been able to go to their respective districts and function even after more than three years of the election in 2010.

He said that ROTO-I was launched in June last year 2013 June while ROTO-II was launched in October. If the government doesn’t take any positive steps on tribal issues soon, ROTO-III will be launched in the State, he added.

Assistant professor Dr Angam Gangmei of JNIMS presented a paper on problems and challenges of tribals with regard to the health care in the hills of Manipur whereas social worker Romeo Bungdon, the another resource person at the seminor, presented a paper on problems and challenges of the tribal with regard to land, forest and its resource during the one-day seminar.

ILP rally ends in chaos

IMPHAL, July 22: Students continue to step out of their classrooms on to the streets protesting the government’s silence on the demand for implementation of the Inner Line Permit in

IMPHAL, July 22: Students continue to step out of their classrooms on to the streets protesting the government’s silence on the demand for implementation of the Inner Line Permit in the State.

A large number of students from Churachand Higher Secondary School (CC) and the International Modernised Academy (IMA) came out and took out a mass rally which ended in a violent scuffle with the police.

A student received head injuries and was rushed to JNIMS.

Around noon today, a large group of students converged at Palace Compound and started to march along the New Checkon-Hatta Golapati road holding placards and shouting slogans, when they were intercepted by a heavy police presence at New Checkon.

The police in their bid to block the marching students resorted to lathi charging and firing tear gas shells which were replied back by the students throwing stones.

Later, speaking to the media, Wahengbam Anand general secretary, CC Higher Secondary School said that the police could have control the situation peacefully instead of using violent means.

“Until the demand is fulfilled, we will continue the agitation and closed down all schools from July 23 onwards,” he added.

Several students received minor injuries but one of the students Y Prabin, from Keishampat, class XI, Arts student was injured on his head and had to be taken to JNIMS, he said.

The police later pacified the students and escorted them to their respective schools, however, another brief tussle was witnessed at the CC Higher Secondary School, after the students started burning wood and pelting stones at the police.

The students were then, locked inside their school campus till about 3.30 pm, however, they continued to throw stones.

The principal unable to bear the violence, asked the police to allow the students to go home, which was turned down, which prompted the principal to contact the higher officials and the students were allowed to move out of their school.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/07/ilp-rally-ends-in-chaos/

Budget session will bring nothing new: Chaoba

IMPHAL, July 22: The ongoing Budget session of the Manipur Legislative Assembly will bring nothing new as long as the Congress government keeps on begging from the Centre, claimed BJP

IMPHAL, July 22: The ongoing Budget session of the Manipur Legislative Assembly will bring nothing new as long as the Congress government keeps on begging from the Centre, claimed BJP State president, Th Chaoba before the media this afternoon at the party’s NityaipatChuthek office.

Chaoba said no attempt has been made by the State government in resource mobilisation since it came to power in the State.

Without resource mobilisation, the State will keep depending on funds from the Centre, he said.

Citing the example of Tripura, the State BJP president continued that Tripura has gone far ahead of Manipur in terms of resource mobilisation.

He said rubber plantation has been very successful in Tripura, and the State has mobilised lots of resources from it.

Chaoba also came down heavily on the assault and murder of Shaloni on July 21 at KotlaMubarakpur area of south Delhi.

He said that BJP Manipur Pradesh has sent strong concerns to the Union Home Minister and the Prime Minister, demanding befitting punishment of those involved in the killing.

The State BJP has also sought the intervention of both the Home Minister and the Prime Minister on the crime committed towards the Northeast people in Delhi.

Chaoba informed that construction work for the Sports University will start after August of this year. The NDA Government has already earmarked 100 Crores for the university. He said this in fulfilment of the electoral promise made by the Prime Minister during his election campaign in the recent LokSabha election.

Chaoba appealed to various intellectual and sports lover for their suggestion regarding the new sport University in the State. Inviting individuals concerned to attend the meeting on July 27 on Sunday at Imphal Hotel, Chaoba added that suggestions or concept notes can be mailed at: bjpmanipur80@yahoo.com, He said the meeting will discuss on the development of the sports university.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/07/budget-session-will-bring-nothing-new-chaoba/

Four members join discussion, as House passes six demands

IMPHAL, July 22: The Manipur Legislative Assembly today passed a total sum of Rs 1310,68,91,000 for various six demands of various government departments. Speaker Th Lokeshwar Singh took up discussion

IMPHAL, July 22: The Manipur Legislative Assembly today passed a total sum of Rs 1310,68,91,000 for various six demands of various government departments.

Speaker Th Lokeshwar Singh took up discussion and voting on demands for grants, 2014-15 as the third business of the House today.

Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh who is also the leader of the House and the Finance minister tabled the amount for six different demands to be discussed and passed by the House.

The demands which were tabled by the leader of the House are Demand No 9 for Rs 5,40,56,000 for Information and Publicity, Demand No 10 for Rs 1062,73,97,000 for Education, Demand No 17 for Rs 189,06,05,000 for Agriculture, Demand No 27 for Rs 15,85,07,000 for Election, Demand No 37 for Rs 32,70,55,000 for Fisheries and Demand No 42 for Rs 4,92,71,000 for State Academy of Training.

Discussions on the demands were participated by only four MLAs of the 60-member House, namely AITC MLAs Dr I Ibohalbi Singh, Th Shyamkumar, Kh Joykishan Singh and Th Biswajit Singh.

During discussion on the Demand no 10 for Education, the four raised motions for disapproval of policy cut on the account of failure to streamline the standard education system in the State, failure to regularise ad-hoc graduate teachers, who were discontinued from their services in 2007, failure to repair and construct class rooms in high schools and primary schools, failure of transfer and posting policy in the department, incomplete infrastructure under SSA/ RMSA and failure to implement SSA and PMSA schemes as per ministry of Human Resources guidelines.

During discussion on Demand no 17 for Agriculture, MLAs Dr I Ibohalbi Singh and Th Biswajit Singh raised motions for disapproval of policy cuts.

The two had raised their motions on account of failure to adopt State specific agricultural policy and imporper management of temporary marketing system for agricultural products.

Ibohalbi had further raised a motion for disapproval of policy cuts during the discussion of Demand no 37 for Fisheries on account of inability of the department to have a policy for production of self-sufficient fish in the State.

However, the cut motions were withdrawn after the concerned ministers aided by the leader of the House Chief Minister Okram Ibobi provided clarifications and assurances

Tiddim Road traffic disturbed as bus owners’ JAC protests

IMPHAL, July 22: Normal traffic along the busy Tiddim Road was disrupted today after the JAC of the Tiddim Road Bus Owners’ Association parked their vehicles along the road demanding

IMPHAL, July 22: Normal traffic along the busy Tiddim Road was disrupted today after the JAC of the Tiddim Road Bus Owners’ Association parked their vehicles along the road demanding the government to checked unauthorised permit holder of light commercial vehicles.

The JAC said it had started its agitation from July 20 demanding the checking of unauthorised permit holder commercial vehicles.

Today’s action was in reply to the government’s silence over their demands said members of the JAC.

The JAC members began their steering wheel down agitation and parked their vehicles along the road starting from Keishampat junction and continuing till Kwakeithel Bazar.

The parking of the heavy vehicles along the already congested road created much hindrance to the other commuters.

A JAC spokesperson said the JAC is demanding termination of inspector Dena of the Enforcement Cell along with the checking of the unauthorised permit holders at the earliest.

In case the government fails to look into the demand and act positively, the JAC will stop all services of commercial vehicles in the State, the JAC spokesperson warned.

He told the media that the inspector has neglected to act on an appeal made repeatedly by the JAC to check the unauthorised permit holders, even though the concerned minister has already directed to do so.

He claimed that several unauthorised permit holders are plying along the Tiddim road.

The JAC had checked such serviced on several counts, however, without proper guidance and initiation from the concerned authorities, it is impossible to fully look into the issue, he said.

“How many deaths are we to receive from the mainland?”

KANGPOKPI, July 22: Around 1000 people, coming from various walks of life including students, frontal organisation leaders, social leaders, women organisations representatives, religious leaders, and businessmen gathered at Traffic point, Senapati Bazaar to show solidarity to the bereaved families of late KWilungbou Chawang, Oklong Village and A. Salouni, who were brutally murdered at South Delhi, the national capital of India.

Wilungbou Chawang, hailing from Manipur was found dead inside a drain in Chirag Dilli, South Delhi, recently.

LR John, ex-president, SDSA and SDSA tribunal general in his condolence speech said that they cannot remain as silent spectators when their own brothers from their own neighborhood were being killed mercilessly.

Vice president of the NPO, Adakho questioned what good will be there to go to Delhi for higher education if so many talented scholars are killed without any mercy and “How many death bodies are we yet to receive from mainland?”

He also urged the public to stand firm till justice is brought.

Paul Leo, Convener, Alternative Arrangement and an ex-President, UNC, said that the two were mercilessly killed like an animal in the jungle. Various cases of murder, assault, harassment, rapes etc. on people coming from the North East were reported every now and then just because, they come from the NE.

People from the NE at Jantar Mantra, New Delhi and different places in the NE light candles to denounce the killings, stating “Enough is enough” of such killings, assaults, harassments, rapes etc. on people of the NE in general.

The AA convener also questioned the central Govt. why they are still slumbering when uncountable such incidents were meted out to the people, coming from the NE region and why people from the NE, India are targeted in every metro cities of India.

If India thinks it is not complete without the North Eastern States, the convener continued, the central Govt. also should protect the precious lives of the people coming from the NE.

A John, Town committee President, commented that people of the NE too, should think of how to survive on their own if such killings, tortures, harassments, etc. are to continue likewise.

He asked the general public to wait and watch what the central Govt. will do in future for the protection of the people coming from the NE region. The gathering came to an end after paying condolence to the two departed souls.

BRUTAL MURDER OF A NORTH EAST BPO WORKER!

MURDERERS STILL TO BE ARRESTED! STUDENTS AND WORKING PEOPLE OF NORHT EAST COMMUNITIES ENRAGED OVER THE NEGLIGENCE SHOWN BY A BPO worker from North East region of the country was

MURDERERS STILL TO BE ARRESTED!

STUDENTS AND WORKING PEOPLE OF NORHT EAST

COMMUNITIES ENRAGED OVER THE NEGLIGENCE SHOWN BY

A BPO worker from North East region of the country was brutally murdered by six rowdy goons in Kotla Mubarakpur area of South Delhi. The goons are still to be arrested. Students and working people of North East communities are enraged over the negligence shown by the Delhi Police. It is to be noted that only after the massive protest by north east students spearheaded by North East Forum for International Solidarity (NEFIS) police registered an FIR. Due to the pressure made by North East community in Delhi and gherao of the Kotla Mubarakpur police station, MoS Home Affairs Kiren Rejiju was forced to come to the police station.

It can be noted that last night a gang of 6 rowdy goons attacked Shaloni, a BPO worker from Senapati district, Manipur after quarrel over racial remarks made by goons. He was beaten to death, and the murderers ran off in a white car. The onlookers remained mum and apathetic towards him. Even the beat official was absent in a crowded and crime prone area like Kotla Mubarakpur. Local residents found his body lying on road and soon after called up the police. Police came late and then he was rushed to the near by hospital where his body was declared dead. Till late noon police refused to register even an FIR and body was kept in trauma center AIIMS mortuary without post mortem till 4 pm. Negligence on part of police in dealing up the serious cases like this leads to loss of valuable time in investigation.

This incident is not the first one. We can not forget the brutal murder of Nido Tania. Racism against North East people in Delhi is not new and racial attacks are continuing. Government of India and Delhi Police are not learning from their earlier mistakes. We can see the negligence even after many lives have been lost. Police should take immediate action. If police remained neglect, NEFIS will not remain silent. NEFIS, along with other North Eastern organizations and democratic-progressive people of Delhi, will call up a massive protest if all the culprits are not arrested within 24 hours.

Chinglen Khumukcham
North East Forum for International Solidarity
Hem Chandra Brahma
Media Coordinator
North East Forum for International Solidarity
(NEFIS)

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“Bakeries flaunting food safety regulations”

IMPHAL, July 15: Majority of the bakeries in the State capital are not only flaunting the regulations set by the Food Safety department, but those holding licence issued by the

IMPHAL, July 15: Majority of the bakeries in the State capital are not only flaunting the regulations set by the Food Safety department, but those holding licence issued by the department were found to be more unhygienic than those operating without licences, said Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System, Student Wing convenor Moirangthem Angamba. In a press meet called at their Nongmeibung office after an inspection of several bakeries in the State capital today, Angamba said the items baked in the bakeries are unsafe and unhygienic. He demanded the government to look into the issue at the earliest and said if left unchecked for long; it could turn into a major health hazard. The government should also issue health cards to the bakeries after ensuring that they follow the regulations and norms. The labourers or workers at the bakeries should also carry health cards, he said. The concerned department need to look into the issue and shut down any bakery found flaunting safety and hygiene guidelines. The committee convener in the meantime also announced that several bakeries found in unhygienic manners were shut down. He identified the bakeries as Soma, Payal Bujiya, Pakapa bakeries in Thangmeiband area; Sompa, Chaka, Ima, Balajee, Sathi, Sanjeev, Dev bakeries in Bapupara, Sangeeta, Super bakeries in Moirangkhom.

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Mary Kom’s biopic set for September 5 release

By Bachaspatimayum Bisheshor IMPHAL, July 15: Olympic bronze medallist MC Mary Kom’s biopic Bollywood film will be released on September 5, 2014. However, with the release date already set, fans

By Bachaspatimayum Bisheshor
IMPHAL, July 15: Olympic bronze medallist MC Mary Kom’s biopic Bollywood film will be released on September 5, 2014.

However, with the release date already set, fans in the State are worried over whether they will be able to watch the movie on the life of their favourite boxer in the theatres.

Hindi films are banned in the entire State by the proscribed outfit Revolutionary Peoples’ Front ever since September 200 and ever since then no Hindi film have been screen at any of the theatres.

Mangte Chungmeijang Mary Kom, also known as MC Mary Kom is a boxer from Kangathei village, Churachandpur district of Manipur.

She is a five time world boxing champion, and the only woman boxer to have won a medal in each one of the six world championships. She is also known as Magnificent Mary who and decorated with many awards and recognitions of which a few to mention would be the Padma Bhushan (Sports) 2013, Arjuna Award (Boxing) 2003, Padma Shree (Sports) 2006, contender of Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award 2007.

‘Mary Kom’ is an Indian biographical sports drama film directed by Omung Kumar and produced by Sanjay Leela Bhansali with Saiwyn Quadras providing the story and screenplay.

This would be Priyanka Chopra’s next role after her sterling role in ‘Barfi’.

The Bollywood beauty who happens to be a former Miss World will be seen as the ace boxer in the film.

As soon as the cast of the film was finalised, Priyanka Chopra had visited Manipur and met the diminutive but fiery boxer.

She met Mary Kom and learn about the boxing star’s lifestyle and received advices and tips on boxing and living in a family as the mother of two children (Mary Kom has now three sons), which was imprinted in the making of the film.

To portray the boxer, Priyanka Chopra drilled herself to shape up and has even reportedly mentioned that Mary Kom has been one of the hardest films of her career.

It is also learnt that the actress had even exhausted herself while filming the crucial climax scenes of the film at Manali.

The film is scheduled for a nationwide September 5 release. Mention may be made that MC Mary Kom was appointed Superintendent of Police (Sports) of Manipur Police Department for her outstanding achievements in the field of sports.M

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State BJP president likely to change in two-three days

Imphal, July 14: The rebel group within the State BJP has increased its lobbying for removing Thounaojam Chaoba from the post of the party president in New Delhi after the

Imphal, July 14: The rebel group within the State BJP has increased its lobbying for removing Thounaojam Chaoba from the post of the party president in New Delhi after the new BJP national president Amit Shah assumes charge. They are meeting Central leaders for removing the State party president, a source said.

The dissident leaders in Delhi have said that within two to three days, a final decision on removing the State party president will be taken.

The suspension orders issued by president Chaoba are not approved by central leaders of the BJP. About 14 dissident leaders are lobbying with national leaders for removing Th Chaoba from his post.

Chances of Chaoba’s removal from the post are high because the Central leaders have replaced the Tamil Nadu BJP president recently after party members of that State have held discussions with senior party leaders and the national president, said a source.

BJP Manipur Pradesh president Th Chaoba failed twice to visit Delhi after central leaders asked him to submit the expenditure report of the recent Lok Sabha polls. Some senior leaders have completed their preparations for selecting a new president of the State BJP in the near future, added the source.

Meanwhile, a Th Chaoba led team of four is in New Delhi to meet various NDA leaders.

He is also lobbying with national leaders to let him complete his tenure as the State party president till 2015.

According to a source, Th Chaoba is also lobbying with national BJP leaders to complete his tenure.

Allegations on the president include foisting his ideas on the party without the consent of past leaders in the last elections and other party activities, developing the State office on his own without consulting anyone, corruption and misuse of funds sanctioned by the party high command in the Lok Sabha polls etc, the source said.

70 percent of party members are in favour of removing the State party president. In such a situation, the centre leaders have not decided till date on whether he will be removed or not. However, a series of incidents indicate that a new president will be elected within two to three days, the source said.

National Human Rights Commission directs State Home Dept to submit prison suicides report

IMPHAL, July 8:The National Human Rights Commission has directed the State Home departments of eight States including Manipur to submit interim reports on suicide in prison-prevention programmes. The State Home

IMPHAL, July 8:The National Human Rights Commission has directed the State Home departments of eight States including Manipur to submit interim reports on suicide in prison-prevention programmes.

The State Home Department received the directive related with the programme on prevention of suicides in prison from the National Human Rights Commission on June 20.

As per the directive from the NHRC, the State Home Department has to furnish the requisite report and action taken report from Additional Director General of Prison, Manipur at the latest by July 15.

The source further said the NHRC has informed the Chief Secretary of Manipur that the commission, in its proceedings on August 12, 2013, directed the Government to follow the monograph on “suicide in prison-prevention programme” along with other statistics prepared by the Investigative Division of the Commission to all the States and UTs for an action taken report.

In pursuant to the directions of the commission, reports have been received only from some States and UTs and therefore, the commission vide its proceedings on January 6 directed reminders be sent to the seven States/UTs which have not submitted the report

Eight more States have submitted only interim reports to the Commission.

It is reported that no response or report were forthcoming from some North-eastern States.

Manipur, Nagaland and Meghalaya are among these States which have failed to respond to the directive of the NHRC.

Ratan Thiyam releases collection of poems

IMPHAL, June 22: Mangkhraba Sahargee Loikhraba Wari, a collection of poems written by Ratan Thiyam was released on Sunday at the Shrine Hall House, Chorus Prefacture, Shamushang Uku, Kangchup Road.

Former president of Manipur Sahitya Parishad, Professor N Tombi Singh was the chief guest at the book release, former director of Dance Academy L Joychandra Singh the guest of honour and another former Manipur Sahitya Parishad president B Joychandra Sharma presided over the event.

Speaking at the function, Jayentakumar Sharma said that the works of playwright and theatre director Ratan Thiyam profess a deep concern for social welfare and spiritual yearnings in the midst of political upheavals in the modern world and his work infuse rationalised and myriad perspectives and also used ancient traditions and forms in the contemporary context.

Ratan Thiyam said that his book ‘Mangkhraba Sahargee Loikhraba Wari’ contains reflections on his experiences in life, the contemporary world, the historical background of the state, and the aesthetic qualities of the state.

He said that though he is not a professional writer he has the urge to write and expresses his thoughts through his book.

He further added that he hopes to contribute for the development of the state and its language through his writing.

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KCP KK Nganba chairman arrested

IMPHAL, June 15: Security forces have a arrested the self styled chairman of proscribed outfit KCP (KK Nganba) identified as Chongtham Manglemjao alias KK Nganba from Nagamapal Singjubung Leirak. He

IMPHAL, June 15: Security forces have a arrested the self styled chairman of proscribed outfit KCP (KK Nganba) identified as Chongtham Manglemjao alias KK Nganba from Nagamapal Singjubung Leirak.

He was arrested following a follow up action to the arrest of other cadres of the outfit on June 14.

According to a PRO Police press release, a combined team of Bishnupur District Police commando unit and a column of 6 AR conducted search operation in and around Moirang Bazar area on June 14 last.

During the search, an active cadre of the proscribed outfit KCP/KK Nganba identified as Naorem Ibomcha Singh, 38, son of N Kulachandra Singh of Tentha Khunjao was arrested, it said.

Following his disclosure, the commando unit of Bishnupur District Police rushed at RIMS road near Babina Diagnostic Centre and arrested two cadres of said KCP groups identified as Aheibam Dijen Singh alias Ahanmacha, 63, son of (L) A Shyamkishor Singh of Lilong Chajing, a self styled captain of KCP (KK Nganba) group and Chongtham Ibomcha Singh, 40, son of (L) Ch Mani Singh of Nagamapal Singjubung Leirak, it said.

Investigation revealed that Aheibam Dijen Singh alias Ahanmacha had served demand letters of the said outfit to general public and different Government employees, it said in a press release issued by PRO Police.

On further follow up action, Chongtham Manglemjao alias KK Nganba alias Koi alias Irabot, 62, son of (L) Ch Mani Singh of Nagamapal Singjubung Leirak, the self styled chairman of KCP (KK Nganba) group was also arrested from Nagamapal Singjubung Leirak, it said.

It said further stated that the same commando unit conducted search operation at Thangmeiband Tarung Village on June 13. During the search operation, one active member of KCP/Nando faction identified as Romeo alias Jackson alias Kanba alias Rosan Rongmei, 33, son of Lorence Rongmei of Thangmeiband Tarung village was arrested from his house.

Investigation revealed that he was involved in serving demand letters of KCP/Nando and extortion of money from the general public of Imphal areas, it said before adding that during follow up action, another cadre of KCP Nando faction identified as Aureng Shi Soprang, 48, son of (L) Aureng Shi Pulingba of Loukhong Village was also arrested from Loukhong Village.

Investigation revealed that he was involved in transportation of arms and ammunition of the outfit, it said.

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