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Imphal, June 15 NNN: Demanding the ‘alternative arrangement’ for the Nagas in Manipur, the All Naga Students’ Association, Manipur (ANSAM) has endorsed the stand of the United Naga Council (UNC) of caling bandh in Naga areas from Saturday evening for two days.
ANSAM said it fully endorses the call of the United Naga Council(UNC) for observation of 48 hours total bandh in Naga areas to protest against the lack of sincerity on the part of the Government of India(GoI) and the Government of Manipur(GoM) in taking forward the democratic process of dialogue through the tripartite talk put into place to address the demand for an alternative arrangement for the Nagas in Manipur outside the government of Manipur.
The Naga students’ body said, it has also been called to urge New Delhi for immediate intervention with an alternative arrangement to address the sharp “social divide” on communal lines, which is deeply entrenched in the present state of Manipur.
“In view of the above, all constituents units of the ANSAM are hereby directed to effectively enforce the total bandh in their respective jurisdiction as stipulated by the UNC from the midnight of 16th June, 2012 to midnight of 18th June, 2012,” the Naga students’ body said.
It then said while soliciting the cooperation of the general public, we would like to caution that willful violation of the democratic agitation will be dealt with in measures warranted by the issue which is being engaged by the total bandh.
“The democratic process of dialogue on the demand for an alternative arrangement for the Nagas in Manipur through the tripartite talk of the Government of India(GoI), the Government of Manipur(GoM) and the United Naga Council(UNC), which was initiated by the Home Minister of India is a registration and recognition of the sharp “social divide” on communal lines due to the marginalization, discrimination and domination, which has led systematic degradation and obliteration of Naga and tribal history, culture, identity and rights to land and resources,” the UNC had stated.
The last tripartite talk was held on June 30, 2011 at Senapati. Subsequently, submissions were made to the (MHA), urging for expeditious resumption of the tripartite talk. The Union Home Minister at Senapati and the Prime Minister at Raj Bhavan, Imphal had urged the UNC on November 2, 2011 and December 3, 2011 respectively to continue with the dialogue process.

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MNS : A cadre KCP(MC) who was released from Sajiwa Jail is still untraceable by members of the family.
The cadre was identified as Ngangom Soviet Meitei alias Chingkhei (35) Lamlai Napet Palli.
Addressing a press conference at Manipur Press Club today, Smt. Modhu, mother of the cadre said, a combined force of AR and Tripura Police arrested him from Gugindro nagar on August 7, 2011. He was detained under NSA and released from the jail without informing his relatives. Relatives went to the jail to received him however returned home as additional SP was not found there till nine p.m. The next day, they again went to the jail but the authority said that he was released.
She drew the attention of the state govt.

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Imphal, June 15 : Handlooms Promotion council, Manipur president, S Chingtam said in a memorandum to the Minister Commerce and Industries said “It is a high time for Govt.’s part to pull out handloom industry from its impass state. We have clearly experienced since many decades that in absence of the separate Directorate of Handloom, none of the welfare schemes/projects given by the Central Govt. could be implemented properly and successfully in time.
That, as per all India Third National Census of Handloom weavers 2009-10, Manipur stood 4th position in the country. There are more than 1,600 registered primary weavers Co-op. Societies functioning in the state. To administer such a vast network of handloom industry and also to implement various sheme as launched by the Govt. of India and State Government, creation of a separate Directorate for Handloom is the need of the hour.
Directorate of Commerce and Industries of Manipur is looking after all kinds of commerce and industries in the state (from cottage & small scale industries to medium and large industries). In this connection mention may be made that the neighbouring states have got separate Directorate of Handloom and Textiles with the power for organisation, registration, audit etc. of the weavers co-op, societies so as to eliminate dual control of the weavers co-op, societies by the Registrar of co-op, societies and Directorate of Handloom and Textiles in each state.
Creation of separate Directorate of Handloom shall not increase the present budgetary provision for pay and allowances at the present staff strength of the Handloom section shall be able to run the Directorate without creation of additional post. The last government partially separated the functions of Handloom & Textiles from the General Manager of DIG’s at the district level by an ordered on 29th Nov. 2011. Now, only the remaining part is the creation of the post of Director (Handloom & Textiles).

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Imphal, June 14 : Lawyers in the state today protested against Section 28 of the North Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) and Other Related Laws (Amendment) Act 2012 and stayed away from all court works. Works in all the courts were affected by the strike today.
The decision to protest was taken by All Manipur Bar Association (AMBA) . AMBA officials said under the said Act any Judge of Gauhati High Court may be appointed as Judge of any State High Court as and when separate High Courts are established for the North Eastern States. There are proposals to set up different High Courts for Manipur, Tripura, Meghalaya soon. AMBA officials said judges from Manipur quota only should be appointed as Judge of Manipur High Court .
Normally separate Acts were enacted when new High Courts were established but a different system will be enforced under the said Act. As of now Assam has quota of 11 Judges, Manipur, four , Nagaland and Meghalaya, two Judges, Tripura three judges, Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh one judge each.
The Manipur People’s Party , President S Umananda in a memorandum to the PM a separate High Court for Manipur which is the crying need of the people and which has not seen the ight of day since Manipur attained Statehood in 1972. Actually, a separate High Court should be one of the components of a State. .
Past experiences where members of the High Court Bar Association -Manipur were shown discrimination particularly in the selection of Judges of the common Guwahati High Court it was added. Therefore, it would do well to local Judges be appointed in the common Guwahati High Court if they opt for absorption, as Judges of the-New High Court, Manipur.

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Imphal, June 14 : Home minister Gaikhangam today asked police to be more humane.
It is a common notion of the general public that commandos and brutality are two sides of the same coin. The sights of police commandos in Manipur often make the general public insecure.
Gaikhangam asked the police force in Manipur not to forget that they too are also human beings while carrying out any counter insurgency operation.
Inspecting a police complex at Minuthong in Imphal East district today, Gaikhangam said the commandos should deal things with humility and that least number of casualties is incurred while conducting counter insurgency operations. “It does not mean the police commandos to be aloof and inactive in duties but to be more human,” the home minister stated.
Speaking to DCO officers, personnel at the said complex said, the CDO complex will be updated and improved at Lamphelpat at a land of about 100 acres. The responsibilities of CDO are important therefore they should perform their duties with discipline and ethics of uniforms. It is unfortunate as news of untoward incidents among CDOs can be heard nowadays. It is caused due to lack of discipline during training period.
We should proud of Manipur Police as it is a remarkable orgn. In the world. The commandos should not forget ‘We are also human’ during insurgency and counter terrorism and if necessary they should possess the quality of apology, the home minister further told them.
He also instructed the concerned authority to construct gate and fencing of the complex. He also asked to renovate the community hall. The special secy. (home) Suresh Babu, DGP, R Baral, ADGP LM Khoute, L. Kailun, DIG, SP, Imphal west, Jayenta accompanied the minister during his visit.

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Imphal, June 14 : With June Uprising Day approaching, various organisations are gearing up for the big day.
All Manipur United Clubs Organisation (AMUCO) today demonstrated in front of its office while pledging to protect the territorial integrity of Manipur at any cost.
On June 14, 2001 there declared an agreement between the government of India and NSCN led by Isak Chisi Swu and Thuingaleng Muivah a ceasefire without territorial limit in Bangkok. AMUCO protested against the agreement which came to be known as the ‘Bangkok Declaration”. AMUCO called a bandh and on June 18, 2001 which was the final day of the bandh, the mob turned violent burning important offices including the state assembly secretariat and the chief minister’s bungalow. In the retaliatory acts, security force personnel shot dead 18 bandh supporters on the day.
Ever since that year, June 18 has come to be known as the Great June Uprising Day. 
Large number of people conglomerate every year on June 18 at Keikrupat where the memorial stones of the 18 people who were killed, have been erected.
Talking to the media today, AMUCO president RT Rehman said the people will never forget the ‘sacrifice’ made by these people on June 18 for the sake of Manipur.
Meanwhile, volunteers of All Manipur Students Union (AMSU) and Kangleipak Students Association (KSA) conducted a mass social service today at Kekrupat where the Great June Uprising Day will be observed.
The student leaders appealed everyone to take part in the observation on June 18. In connection with the great June Uprising day, volunteers of AMSU and KSA organized social service camp at Kekrupat today.
The president of AMSU, Suresh appealed al to take part in the memorable day.

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Imphal, June 13 : Governor, Gurbhachan Jagat today gave the Governor’s Best Entrepreneur’s Award and other AMEA Outstanding Awards.
He said, “Entrepreneur development is an important key to economic development of a country. Entrepreneurs not only provide self employment but also provide job opportunities for others. Unemployment among the youth and the resulting sense of frustration is a central problem in the country especially in the North East including Manipur where the opportunities are limited. Serious efforts have been made to mitigate the unemployment problems in this region but the initiatives will take time to show any tangible results on the ground. There is a need for innovative and participatory approach to attract experts in this field.
No State can develop without outstanding contributions by the entrepreneurs, who are, in reality, the captains of the industrial sector. He made a reference to a meaningful comment by the Political Agent of Manipur long back in 1879 on the excellence of Manipuri manufacture: “The more I see them, the more I am impressed with the excellence of the Manipur cotton manufacturers, which are all of first-rate quality and very cheap, when their weight is considered”. (E W. Dun: Gazetteer of Manipur P 62/63) That Manipur State was not inferior to any other States at that time is substantiated by the fact that in 1881 Manipur was privileged with industrial class of 3042 duly aided by the commercial class of 15,433 of which 96.24 percent was accounted for by females. This industrial tradition is still alive. What is required is the development of institutional mechanisms to groom, enrich the industrial products to be globally competitive.
It was after 1990s that Manipur had to be fully prepared to meet the development changes following national policy of liberalization.
The industrial policy of 1996 was prepared to create a new environment and provide policy support. The inauguration of the Indo-Myanmar Border Trade on 12th April, 1995 underlined a new message of urgency for a structural change of State Economy.
All these expectations cannot be materialized in the absence of the determined, dedicated and devoted section of industrial entrepreneurs.
Keeping this background in view, the Governor’s Running Trophy for the best adjudged entrepreneur was instituted by , General K.V. Krishna Rao(Retd.). It was, indeed,,, an example of respect and regard for entrepreneurial spirit. The industrial entrepreneurs are, in fact, the agents of change. We have to admire and honour them.
Time has come for the Department of Commerce and Industries to prepare a new roadmap for industrializing Manipur through a sound policy of structured, Skill and Entrepreneurship Development.
A New Industrial Policy of Manipur capturing the realities in all perspectives could be a base for a new industrial intervention. We can think of the Manipur Industrial Vision, 2025 in compliance with the mandate of Look East Policy of India.

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Imphal, June 13 NNN: The Communist Party of India (CPI) accused the UPA government at the Centre of making the people to live in hardship. The CPI said it would protest infront of the Parliament House at the end of this month for five days.
Speaking to media persons today in Imphal at the sideline of a reception function organised in honour of Sudhakar Reddy, the newly elected national general secretary of the CPI by the Manipur unit of the party, A.B Bardhan said the UPA government has been the cause of hardship being experienced by the common people in the country. He said the hiking of petroleum price for several times in a short span has brought the common to bite dust. 
New national general secretary of CPI Sudhakar Reddy said the party would carry out sit in protest for five days infront of the Parliament House in the latter part of this month against the petroleum price hike.
Meanwhile, CPI stalwart A.B Bardhan said the party is all out to protect the territorial integrity of Manipur. He said the CPI will always be there opposing against any force that attempts to disintegrate the territorial integrity of Manipur.
On the Loitam Richard murder case, A B Bardhan said CPI general secretary Sudhakar Reddy and other party leaders will go to Bangalore on June 15 to press the Karnataka government for the handing over of the murder case to the CBI. ‘We know the student was assaulted brutally and murdered,” fumes A.B Bardhan. He expressed dissatisfaction over the Karnataka government move of handing over the case to the CID. “Why CID? The government should give the case to a more independent investigating agency like the CBI,” suggested Bardhan.
Today’s programme was attended by Manipur communists leaders including former minister M Nara and Mangi.

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Imphal, June 12 : The Manipur phase of the campaign to fight for justice took off with a formal discussion with the students, parents, media and general public at the NEEC Edufair held at Nupilal Hall, Imphal on June 11 & 12. Speaking on the occasion, Cd. Navmita Bhattacharjee, Shepherd of this mass campaign, stated – “Career CliniQ shall become the muscle of the Northeastern students who venture out for higher studies.
They can pursuit their dreams with full zeal and strength. At any point of time if they feel that their rights have been eroded or they have been cheated, they may immediately contact our helpline numbers for assistance/aid. We shall be their strength in their pursuit of academic justice against the institutions who denies them their right.
Our panel of voluntary legal experts would take up their case absolutely free of cost and hence the students can continue with their studies with their head held high and mind without fear.” People in general are welcome to meet the representatives of the organization during this period of 2days at the Edufair in Nupilal Hall, Imphal and share their problems or give their suggestions on how the campaign can be made more meaningful for the people of the region.
The national helpline numbers of the organization are 01143852895 and 9207011653. They may also be contacted through their website at www.careercliniq.ind.in. This is a campaign of the students, for the students and by the experts of the region who stand for only 1cause – “The RIGHT of a Student”.

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The SF have time and again extended a helping hand to the locals of Churachandpur, be it by provisioning of MCA projects, conducting of medical camps, anti drug seminars or motivational lectures for school children. In the same spirit , 1/11 Gorkha Rifles of 27 Sect AR under the aegis of Red Shield Division organised an educational tour to Imphal for 40 students alongwith teachers of Unique Public School, T Munjang, Churachandpur district on 12 Jun 2012 under the programme “Know your state”. This tour was organized with an aim to spread the message “Know your state’ to the student community who are the future of this beautiful state. The tour gave an opportunity to the students to visit INA Museum, Moirang, State Museum, Science Centre and Radha Krishan Temple, Imphal. The excitement was evident on their eager faces of the children.

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Imphal, June 12 : The chief minister of Manipur O. Ibobi has given wrong information to the public in connection with the death of Richard Loitam.
Leaders of six students’ organizations, MSF, KSA, DESAM, AMSU, SUK and Swak went to Karnataka where they met CM of the state, BJP, Manipur Meitei Assn, Bangalore, Bangalore Manipur Students Assn, committee on justice for Richard and enquired about the incident. The students came to know that the Manipur government had never pressurized the Karnataka government to look into the matter.
Talking to media the leaders of the six students organisation at MSF office today said, the state government handed over the accused, Bishal Bannerjee and Sahid Afzal to CID (special unit) for further investigation. The CM further told the visiting students that he can’t hand over to the case to CBI without court order. The CM of Manipur should pressurize in this connection.
The state government should not remain as silent spectator . The CM, minister, MLAs should take their responsibilities. Ahead of the death of Richard that is on April 15 last, the victim and the accused had a fight. Richard attended class on April 16 and 17. The Karnataka government only seized the vehicle and helmet of the victim.
The leader of the students organisations warned the state government not to remain as silent spectator failing which various form of agitation will be launched.

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Imphal, June 11 : 28 Assam Rifles of 9 Sector under HQ IGAR (S) is organizing a seven day Summer Camp which was inaugurated today at Assam Rifles Senior Secondary School, Keithelmanbi. The camp was inaugurated by, President Assam Rifles Wives Welfare Association 9 Sector in the inaugural function held at the school. The Summer Camp will include visits and educational tours to important places, yoga classes, various competitions including clay modeling and painting. The participants will also undergo adventurous activities like horse riding, trekking and treasure hunt. Speaking on the occasion and interacting with participants the Chief Guest stressed on the importance of such camps, which impart and embibethe quality of leadership, motivation and self confidence. 50 students including 19 girls and 31 boys are participating in the camp.

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Imphal, June 11 : The Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) , Imphal is going through lots of changes and works are going on to improve the institute, Director of RIMS, Dr S Sekharjit today said addressing the media at his office complex.
All criteria to open a dental college has been fulfilled and from this year with intake capacity of about 50 seats he said. Some of the previous staff were not qualified hence the RIMS authority was asked to appoint qualified teachers.
The process is almost over he assured. As the buildings are old lots of money is required to repair the buildings and health ministry has suggested that new complex should be constructed without disturbing the normal process he added. New three storey green OPD complex is under construction , hostels for boys, girls will be completed soon. As the area is in a low lying area drainage system is improved.
Due to non availability of water about 11 tankers supply water on a daily basis and to solve the problem plan is afoot to construct a water treatment plant in the complex. To solve power problems most buildings have solar lighting system. He further said at casualty , syringe, bandage, medicines, glove are given and patients are supposed to get the same free of cost. At the wards also medicines, antibiotic are also given free of cost.
Most examinations and tests can be done at RIMS and the trend of asking patient parties to conduct tests at private clinics is bad. He further said medical students are given financial assistance to carry out researches and the institute may now increase capacity from 100 MBBS to 150 MBBS he said. About 147 PG students carry out research works and there are two super speciality research centres he said.
He said to make medical facilities available to the people 1074 beds are available in the hospital and over 255 senior doctors attend to the patients. Two Churches were constructed inside the complex of RIMS which has caused tension.
Other communities have also demanded that they should be allowed temples and other religious structures inside he said. There can not be any religious complex within RIMS and should be vacated he said.

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Imphal, June 11 : The much awaited ‘Summer Rhythms of the North East’ was conducted at the Thomas Ground at Kangpokpi on 10 June 2012. The gala event was witnessed by a crowd of about ten thousand as they swayed to the vibrant rhythms. The event was organised by the Youth Initiative Foundation based at Senapati supported actively by the Red Shield Division.
The event started with a bang, with the high-adrenalin Matrix Dance setting the mood for the evening. The hills of Kangpokpi rocked to the tunes of Naga Idol 2012 and Uttam, the accomplished singer from Manipur. A variety of cultural programmes highlighted the varied rich values and traditions of the North-Eastern people.
The Main Event, the eagerly awaited Summer Queen 2012 Pageant kicked off with the Introduction Round. The crowd was introduced to a bevy of charming ladies from all over the North-East. ‘Beauty with Brains’ was tested to the hilt by gruelling questions from the panel of eminent Judges. Other rounds conducted were the Party Wear Round, the Designer Wear Round, the Traditional Round and the Evening Gown Round. The stringent criteria and the spirit of healthy competition were most evident.
Brigadier SK Sharma was the Chief Guest for the event while Mr Okram Kennedy was the Guest of Honour. The presence of these eminent personalities provided encouragement and confidence to the participants who went on to enthral the assembled crowd.
The event concluded with the much-awaited crowning of the ‘Summer Queen 2012’ by the Chief Guest. Sylvia , Bony Laishram and Purnima Devi were declared the First and Second Runners Up, respectively.

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Imphal, June 10 : Maj Gen Binoy Poonnen, VSM, GOC Red Shield Division today visited the PNBA Church at Senapati Town and extended his wishes to the local people of Senapati. He addressed a gathering of about 800 people . He reiterated that development and peace are partners in progress of any society and thus the people of Senapati must always make an endeavour to choose the path of peace and tranquility.
Later the GOC visited Mt Everest College and felicitated the students for their outstanding performance in various faculties.
The General emphasised that the youth are the foundation of the society and the next generation should have the desire and fire in them to achieve excellence. Maj Gen Binoy Poonnen, VSM also felicitated ten achievers by presenting them certificates and mementos.
The General also laid the foundation stone for one of the largest stadium in Senapati District at Emisiphro Village. The stadium is being constructed with constant support of Red Shield Division.
The General reiterated that the Red Shield Division is always committed to provide assistance and relief to the people of Manipur. The event at Mt Everest College was witnessed by more than 400 people, largely including the students and their parents and residents of nearby villages.

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Imphal, June 10 : As per the report of the north eastern regional load despatch centre, Shillong, Manipur is allotted 115 mw of power while the drawal is 47 mw at 8 am as per data for July 11. The uses is just 49 percent while the uses for Mizoram is 98 percent and Meghalaya is 91 percent. At 8 am Manipur is allotted 115 MW and only 69 is used when state like Assam uses all the 655 MW allotted. State like Arunachal take 89 MW when only 87 was allotted. Nagaland also takes 54 when only 51 was allotted and Tripura drew 48 when 41 was allotted.
As per the data regarding total uses Manipur was given 2640 mw and only 1507 mw was used. Where has the unused power gone ?
Regarding Loktak power station in Oct , Nov and Dec which are lean season the NHPC was supposed to draw only about 30 mw but upto 77 mw was drawn while will lead to low production in Jan, Feb , March. The state of affairs is not good and the huge drawal of power during lean season will lead to decline in production.

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