House discusses water, nursing college problems

Mail News Service Imphal, June 11 : Chief Minister, O Ibobi also laid the report of the CAG and Dy Chief Minister, Gaikhangam laid the report of the state Vigilance Commission for 2012.During 2012 116 numbers of cases were closed where charges could not be substantiated, six numbers of cases were recommended for four major […]

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Imphal, June 11 : Chief Minister, O Ibobi also laid the report of the CAG and Dy Chief Minister, Gaikhangam laid the report of the state Vigilance Commission for 2012.During 2012 116 numbers of cases were closed where charges could not be substantiated, six numbers of cases were recommended for four major and two minor penalties. Two cases were converted into FIR involving three officials and 122 cases were disposed off. Now 224 cases are pending.
Irengambam Hemochandra, Minister Public Health and Engineering today assured in the floor of the House to take up steps to ensure water supply in the state is improved. During question hour replying to a query raised by Th Shyamkumar, the minister said seven main schemes were taken up to provide drinking water under National rural drinking water programme, non lapsable central pool of resources, special plan assistance, NEC projects, Imphal water supply and urban infrastructure development schemes for small and medium towns.
The department also provides water tanker to individuals at the rate of Rs 550 per trip. He further said two persons died while taking up sewerage works earlier and to avoid such accident he has instructed all to strictly adher to the guidelines strictly.
Th Shyamkumar raised a call attention motion regarding issuance of unrecognised certificates by Rabi School of Nursing, Ghari. Phungzathang Tonsing, Minister Health informed the House that the government earlier there were no nursing council in the state hence the nursing colleges were affiliated to Assam Nursing Council. The Assam council issued certificates to institutes which had no proper infrastructure and now as the state has full fledged council the rules recommended by Indian Nursing council are strictly followed.
State medical officials personally visited all the nursing colleges earlier registered to Assam Council and most of those which did not follow the rules were ordered to be closed down. The said institute Rabi School of Nursing has also been ordered to be closed down and he appealed to all to check about the institutes before admitting their children to any institute.
There are over one lakh Indira Gandhi Old Age Pension beneficiaries in Manipur. Manipur Social Welfare minister AK Miraibai today told the House that the total number of beneficiaries of Indira Gandhi Old Age Pension, Indira Gandhi Widow Pension and Indira Gandhi Disability Pension under National Social Assistant in Manipur was 1, 09,075 for the year 2012-13.
Responding to a Calling Attention Motion by Dr Ibohanbi, Opposition leader in the state assembly, Mirabai said that bank accounts for more than 81, 500 beneficiaries had been completed.
She further informed that the pension money had been transferred to their own accounts for 60, 074 beneficiaries, but bank accounts for 27, 000 had not yet been opened due to errors in filling forms for the purpose.
The minister also assured that the Social Welfare Department was exerting efforts to make it easier for the beneficiaries to withdraw the money and asserted that inconveniences had to face to implement the new pension scheme.
Mirabai also informed the House that as per the decision taken by the Cabinet in its meeting in October 2012, pension amount for the Old Age Pension, Widow Pension and Disability Pension had been raised.
The evening sitting of the 5th Session of the 10thManipur Legislative Assembly thrashed out the Governor’s Address delivered on March 6 on the floor of the House.
MLAs Dr I Ibohanbi, Th Shyamkumar, Kh Joykishan and L Ibomcha from the Opposition bench took part in the discussion.
Taking part in the discussion on the Governor’s Address, all the members expressed their wish for making amendment in various activities of different Government Departments.
They pushed for like modern administrative social institutional reformations during the debate.
Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh, clarified on the amendment proposals by mentioning on separate policy of HIV/AIDS, now in drafting process, policy on sending medical doctors in remote hill areas, the Cabinet decision on ban of tobacco products, plan on renovation of the state assembly guest house, policy for agricultural land use, settlement policy for surrendered militants.Later, the House unanimously passed the Governor’ Address.

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Maj Gen UK Gurung IG AR (S) and Maj Gen R Chopra IG AR (South) (Designated) calling on Chief Minister O Ibobi on Friday

Maj Gen UK Gurung IG AR (S) and Maj Gen R Chopra IG AR (South) (Designated)  calling on  Chief Minister O Ibobi on  Friday

Maj Gen UK Gurung IG AR (S) and Maj Gen R Chopra IG AR (South) (Designated)  calling on  Chief Minister O Ibobi on  FridayMaj Gen UK Gurung IG AR (S) and Maj Gen R Chopra IG AR (South) (Designated)  calling on  Chief Minister O Ibobi on  Friday

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The team members of the 1st North East India top of World Mt. Everest Expedition called on the Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Youth Affairs & Sports, Shri Jitendra Singh, in New Delhi on June 03, 2013.

The team members of the 1st North East India top of World Mt. Everest Expedition called on the Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Youth Affairs & Sports, Shri Jitendra Singh, in New Delhi on June 03, 2013.

The team members of the 1st North East India top of World Mt. Everest Expedition called on the Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Youth Affairs & Sports, Shri Jitendra Singh, in New Delhi on June 03, 2013.

The team members of the 1st North East India top of World Mt. Everest Expedition called on the Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Youth Affairs & Sports, Shri Jitendra Singh, in New Delhi on June 03, 2013.

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House burnt

Residents of Khongman Akampat burnt down the room of a rented house owned by one Gurumayum (o) Tombi Devi of Chingamathak Nameirakpam Leikai at Khongman Akampat this morning around 11.20 a.m. The residents noticed dead of those who were in the rented room. An old man died in the room two months back. The cause […]

Residents of Khongman Akampat burnt down the room of a rented house owned by one Gurumayum (o) Tombi Devi of Chingamathak Nameirakpam Leikai at Khongman Akampat this morning around 11.20 a.m.
The residents noticed dead of those who were in the rented room. An old man died in the room two months back. The cause of the death is yet to be ascertained. After that one Yumnam Mani (33) Thoubal lived in the room along with his family.
The wife of Mani went missing recently from the room. While trying to trace the whereabouts of his wife, some persons assaulted Mani.
After that Mani attempted to end his life by consuming poison this morning around 9 a.m. He was rushed to JNIMS hospital. The residents of the area burnt down the room to avoid further untoward incidents.

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Hearing on rape case

The final hearing of gangrape rape case of a woman from Tamenglong was held on Tuesday in the Court of District Session Judge, Manipur West here. Government special prosecutor Ngangom Tejkumar talking to reporters on the sidelines of the hearing, said that the verdict of the rape case will be pronounced June 12 in the […]

The final hearing of gangrape rape case of a woman from Tamenglong was held on Tuesday in the Court of District Session Judge, Manipur West here. Government special prosecutor Ngangom Tejkumar talking to reporters on the sidelines of the hearing, said that the verdict of the rape case will be pronounced June 12 in the same court.
So far, 25 persons have given testimonies in the case wherein four accused including two India Reserve Battalion personnel are facing charges of rape. The hearing on the case had been going on for the last seven months with today being the last and final hearing.
A housewife from Khupan Lungli village of Tamenglong district was allegedly gang-raped by four persons including two IRB personnel on the intervening night of March 21 and 22 near Kakyai Primary School in Irom Meijrao.

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It’s Lai Haraoba (Festival of God) season in Manipur. Children presenting dance before Ibudhou Khamlangba at Uripok.

It’s Lai Haraoba (Festival of God) season in Manipur. Children presenting dance before Ibudhou Khamlangba at Uripok.

It’s Lai Haraoba (Festival of God) season in Manipur. Children presenting dance before Ibudhou Khamlangba at Uripok.

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Weekly launched

The Shenmitlon, a weekly news paper was released today at Manipur Press Club, Major Khul. Dr. T. Meinya MP released the paper as chief guest. Prof. N. Mohendra, Y. Indira Devi secretary Manipur legislative assembly were also present at the occasion.
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The Shenmitlon, a weekly news paper was released today at Manipur Press Club, Major Khul. Dr. T. Meinya MP released the paper as chief guest. Prof. N. Mohendra, Y. Indira Devi secretary Manipur legislative assembly were also present at the occasion.
Chingtam Luwang is the editor of the weekly paper.

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Chief Minister and Dy. Chief Minister with awardeesduring 78 Annual Award Distribution function of Manipur SahityaParisad held at JN Academy.

Chief Minister and Dy. Chief Minister with awardeesduring 78 Annual Award Distribution function of Manipur SahityaParisad held at JN Academy.

Chief Minister and Dy. Chief Minister with awardeesduring 78 Annual Award Distribution function of Manipur SahityaParisad held at JN Academy.

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Convergence much to solve problems : Sangma

SHILLONG, April 8: In order to solve various issues pertaining to the development of the state, Meghalaya Chief Minsiter, Dr Mukul Sangma on Monday while inaugurating of the UN Mock Assembly and United Nations Resource Centre (UNRC), Meghalaya Chapter at the Institute of Hotel Management (IHM) said that convergence of different institution is a must […]

SHILLONG, April 8: In order to solve various issues pertaining to the development of the state, Meghalaya Chief Minsiter, Dr Mukul Sangma on Monday while inaugurating of the UN Mock Assembly and United Nations Resource Centre (UNRC), Meghalaya Chapter at the Institute of Hotel Management (IHM) said that convergence of different institution is a must in order to solve such problems. Speaking on the occasion as the Chief Guest at the inaugural ceremony, Dr Sangma said that there is a need for convergence with various institutions in order to solve the different problems our state and also in return learn from them. “Health, poverty and diseases are some of the major hurdles and with active involvement with the United Nations we can bring a change and development in the state,” Dr Sangma said adding “Which in return bring peace and harmony in the state.” He also added that this collaboration with UNRC will provide plenty of job opportunities and also improve ties with each other. Dr Sangma also assured that the government will provide the needed and better infrastructure in this field to ensure that there is an enabling environment. He also added that the government has also sanction land for the UNRC to set properly in the state. Meanwhile, Director of UN Information Centre (UNIC) KM Kerpelman said, “United Nations from the first are trying to reach out to the young people of different countries and state and seek their views and suggestions on various issues and bring about development in the state.” “It is the youth who can bring a change and development,” She said adding “UN have a set of 8 goals which included maternal and infant care, poverty, gender equality, education, to achieve zero tolerance in diseases like malaria and tuberculosis.” She also said that UN aims to achieve the target of attending the problems by 2015.

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Chief Minister, O Ibobi interacting with a girl at Takyelpat Observation Home who was of the children rescued from Jaipur Children Home.

Chief Minister, O Ibobi interacting with a girl at Takyelpat Observation Home who was of the children rescued from Jaipur Children Home.

 Chief Minister, O Ibobi interacting with a girl at Takyelpat Observation Home who was of the children rescued from Jaipur Children Home.

Chief Minister, O Ibobi interacting with a girl at Takyelpat Observation Home who was of the children rescued from Jaipur Children Home.

Chief Minister, O Ibobi interacting with a girl at Takyelpat Observation Home who was of the children rescued from Jaipur Children Home.

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Painting

The Chanura Micro fin. Manipur is organizing a state level painting competition under the theme ‘role of manipuri women’ on 24th March at Main stadium rose garden Khuman Lampak at 10 a.m. The competition is opened to all school children between the standard of class six to ten. About 300 students will participate the competition. […]

The Chanura Micro fin. Manipur is organizing a state level painting competition under the theme ‘role of manipuri women’ on 24th March at Main stadium rose garden Khuman Lampak at 10 a.m. The competition is opened to all school children between the standard of class six to ten. About 300 students will participate the competition. The first, second and third position of the completion will be given cash prized of Rs. 15000, 10,000, 5000 with certificate. There is no charges for entry fee and form submission.

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Skill training

A five day district level light skill training programme organsied by Nehru Yuva Kendra chandel under the auspices of Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth development concluded at Khamshin community hall, chandel district yesterday. Jacky Ruivah, Zonal director, NYS Imphal Zone gracing the occasion as chief guest said the NYK of different districts have guided […]

A five day district level light skill training programme organsied by Nehru Yuva Kendra chandel under the auspices of Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth development concluded at Khamshin community hall, chandel district yesterday.
Jacky Ruivah, Zonal director, NYS Imphal Zone gracing the occasion as chief guest said the NYK of different districts have guided the youths for the development of the youths. The training will impart valuable knowledge so that their economy in the future may be developed. The guest gave away certificate to the trainees.
A block level job fair was also held. The district co-operative officer Michael Bhopel, Shri Ningthemjao, district information officer, Chandel graced the occasion as president and guest of honour respectively.

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Protest held

A public meeting cum sit-in protest in connection with the arrest of Maiba Sanahal organized by JAC for innocent Sanahal was held at Wakha community hall today. Those who took part in the meeting urged to release Sanahal failing which various agitations will be launched in no time. It may be mentioned here that maiba […]

A public meeting cum sit-in protest in connection with the arrest of Maiba Sanahal organized by JAC for innocent Sanahal was held at Wakha community hall today.
Those who took part in the meeting urged to release Sanahal failing which various agitations will be launched in no time.
It may be mentioned here that maiba Sahabal was picked up by police in connection with the killing of driver Kiran of Thongju Koirou some days back. Meanwhile a sit in protest against drugs was also held at Pechu Lampak today. The protestors are demanding the real owner of drugs seized from Imphal airport some months back.

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NSCN-IM cadre nabbed

Imphal West District Police today claimed to have nabbed two hardcore members of NSCN-IM from here on March 21. A statement issued by the district Superintendent of Police identified the arrested as Lourembam Rohen alias Makak Singh aged 31, son of L Tomba Singh of Keibung Oinam Leikai in Heirangoithong and Kshetrimayum Prem alias Premkumar […]

Imphal West District Police today claimed to have nabbed two hardcore members of NSCN-IM from here on March 21.
A statement issued by the district Superintendent of Police identified the arrested as Lourembam Rohen alias Makak Singh aged 31, son of L Tomba Singh of Keibung Oinam Leikai in Heirangoithong and Kshetrimayum Prem alias Premkumar alias PK Panmei aged 29, son of Kh Gouramani of Keishamthong Hodam Leirak.
They were arrested by a team of police commando personnel from Heirangoithong and Hodam Leirak respectively on March 21 at 12:10 pm, the statement added.

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Heart Disease

The health and family welfare minister Phungjathang Tonsing said, people should try to prevent from heart disease already. The state govt’s cabinet had taken decision to ban all intoxicants in the state. He was speaking at a function in connection with the organization of a race based on the theme ‘ run future heart’ jointly […]

The health and family welfare minister Phungjathang Tonsing said, people should try to prevent from heart disease already. The state govt’s cabinet had taken decision to ban all intoxicants in the state. He was speaking at a function in connection with the organization of a race based on the theme ‘ run future heart’ jointly organized by Sky Hospital and Manipur heart foundation centre at the hall of the centre at Porompat today. He further said, goods brought from Moreh having no manufacture date will also be banned., O. Landhoni, MLA also attended the function.

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Burnt

An abnormal person burnt dawn his house this afternoon around 1.52 p.m. The man was identified as Khuraijam Gandhi of Keibi Khullen under Lamlai PS. People culd not douse the fire in time.

An abnormal person burnt dawn his house this afternoon around 1.52 p.m. The man was identified as Khuraijam Gandhi of Keibi Khullen under Lamlai PS. People culd not douse the fire in time.

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Polo

The opening ceremony of 29th state level men’s open polo tournament organised by All Manipur Polo Assn. will be held at Mapal Kangjeibung tomorrow at 2 p.m. I.Hemochandra , PHED minister, W.L. Hangshing (IAS) principal secy(PHED) MK Das (IPS) additional director general (prisons) and commandant General Home Guards will grace the function as chief guest, […]

The opening ceremony of 29th state level men’s open polo tournament organised by All Manipur Polo Assn. will be held at Mapal Kangjeibung tomorrow at 2 p.m. I.Hemochandra , PHED minister, W.L. Hangshing (IAS) principal secy(PHED) MK Das (IPS) additional director general (prisons) and commandant General Home Guards will grace the function as chief guest, president and guest of honour respectively.

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13 Students expelled

Thirteen students have been expelled from the ongoing council examination from Kanglatombi, Kangpokpi, Keithelmani, Mayang Imphal, Ramlai Paul Hr. Secondary School (council centre) and Tadubi private centre yesterday. They were expelled for copying from manuscript, printed loose sheet, impersonation and others. The candidates were debarred from appearing the rest of the said examination, according to […]

Thirteen students have been expelled from the ongoing council examination from Kanglatombi, Kangpokpi, Keithelmani, Mayang Imphal, Ramlai Paul Hr. Secondary School (council centre) and Tadubi private centre yesterday.
They were expelled for copying from manuscript, printed loose sheet, impersonation and others. The candidates were debarred from appearing the rest of the said examination, according to controller of examinations, council of Higher Secondary Education.

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