Making D.El.Ed mandatory Of Pvt School teachers

The Government has cracked the whip that all untrained primary teachers of Government, Government-aided and private schools should undergo the Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) course and their online application for undergoing the training should be finalised by September 15 at the latest. No one will refute the primacy of having primary school teachers trained, […]

The Government has cracked the whip that all untrained primary teachers of Government, Government-aided and private schools should undergo the Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) course and their online application for undergoing the training should be finalised by September 15 at the latest. No one will refute the primacy of having primary school teachers trained, […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/08/making-d-el-ed-mandatory-of-pvt-school-teachers/

Denial of burial ground and political implications

Nothing can be more shameful for all the people of Manipur that a respected political stalwart like Rishang Keishing who is father-figure to many was denied a burial ground at his native village of Bungpa Khunou, Kamjong district. The State Government had already made a plan to bury the mortal remains of Rishang Keishing at […]

Nothing can be more shameful for all the people of Manipur that a respected political stalwart like Rishang Keishing who is father-figure to many was denied a burial ground at his native village of Bungpa Khunou, Kamjong district. The State Government had already made a plan to bury the mortal remains of Rishang Keishing at […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/08/denial-of-burial-ground-and-political-implications/

A requiem to Rishang Keishing Cutting across political lines

Condolence messages from the who is who of the country. Cutting across political parties. The President of India, the Prime Minister, Governors, Chief Minister of Manipur, AICC president all have condoled the death of veteran political leader Rishang Keishing and this should underline the point that to many he was not just a Congress leader […]

Condolence messages from the who is who of the country. Cutting across political parties. The President of India, the Prime Minister, Governors, Chief Minister of Manipur, AICC president all have condoled the death of veteran political leader Rishang Keishing and this should underline the point that to many he was not just a Congress leader […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/08/a-requiem-to-rishang-keishing-cutting-across-political-lines/

Water everywhere but not a drop to drink : Reminding pre-poll promise

Water, water everywhere but not a drop to drink. Manipur comes somewhere close to this and it would be interesting to see how the BJP goes about fulfilling its pre-poll promise of piped water supply to every household. In the 15 years it spent in power, the Congress was not able to do anything to […]

Water, water everywhere but not a drop to drink. Manipur comes somewhere close to this and it would be interesting to see how the BJP goes about fulfilling its pre-poll promise of piped water supply to every household. In the 15 years it spent in power, the Congress was not able to do anything to […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/08/water-everywhere-but-not-a-drop-to-drink-reminding-pre-poll-promise/

Students, agitation and symptomatic treatment

Close on the heels of the news report that Meitei Mayek text books for BA Manipuri course are not yet available even though academic session for the same course has already commenced, the State today celebrates Manipuri Language Day in commemoration of the day when Manipuri language was included in the 8th schedule of the […]

Close on the heels of the news report that Meitei Mayek text books for BA Manipuri course are not yet available even though academic session for the same course has already commenced, the State today celebrates Manipuri Language Day in commemoration of the day when Manipuri language was included in the 8th schedule of the […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/08/students-agitation-and-symptomatic-treatment/

Absurd One Village, One Denomination decree : One Religion, One State acceptable ?

One Village, One Denomination decree. This is a dangerous precedent and if not checked on time and dealt with firmly and resolutely it can give rise to more unwanted developments. It goes against the Constitution of the country and it goes against Christianity. It also goes against humanity. This is a point which should not […]

One Village, One Denomination decree. This is a dangerous precedent and if not checked on time and dealt with firmly and resolutely it can give rise to more unwanted developments. It goes against the Constitution of the country and it goes against Christianity. It also goes against humanity. This is a point which should not […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/08/absurd-one-village-one-denomination-decree-one-religion-one-state-acceptable/

NSU site and undue communal overtones

The NDA Government led by BJP finally tabled National Sports University (NSU) Bill 2017 in the Lok Sabha on August 10. Although the project has been delayed for quite a long time, it has finally taken a step forward. NSU is a prized trophy collectively won by the consistent, excellent performance of State players at […]

The NDA Government led by BJP finally tabled National Sports University (NSU) Bill 2017 in the Lok Sabha on August 10. Although the project has been delayed for quite a long time, it has finally taken a step forward. NSU is a prized trophy collectively won by the consistent, excellent performance of State players at […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/08/nsu-site-and-undue-communal-overtones/

The human torch and AFSPA

One may call it sheer coincidence or perfect synchronization. Whereas the State of Manipur has been commemorating the painful but heroic death of Pebam Chittaranjan, then just 28 year old who self immolated demanding complete repeal of the infamous Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act or AFSPA 1958 from Manipur, there is a news report which […]

One may call it sheer coincidence or perfect synchronization. Whereas the State of Manipur has been commemorating the painful but heroic death of Pebam Chittaranjan, then just 28 year old who self immolated demanding complete repeal of the infamous Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act or AFSPA 1958 from Manipur, there is a news report which […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/08/the-human-torch-and-afspa/

India and China: From rivalry to enmity

If media reports on both sides of the Himalayas are any indication, China and India are literally standing on power kegs, ready to flex their military muscles at the slightest provocation from either side. Often it is said that there is no historical enmity between the two countries but there is a long standing rivalry […]

If media reports on both sides of the Himalayas are any indication, China and India are literally standing on power kegs, ready to flex their military muscles at the slightest provocation from either side. Often it is said that there is no historical enmity between the two countries but there is a long standing rivalry […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/08/india-and-china-from-rivalry-to-enmity/

The district creation headache : Conflicting interests

Roll back district creation decision. This is the United Naga Council and various Naga civil societies of Manipur. No roll back of district creation. This is the call from different CSOs of Kangpokpi district spearheaded by the Kuki Students’ Organisation, Kangpokpi. Caught in the middle is the BJP led Government. Not a comfortable position by […]

Roll back district creation decision. This is the United Naga Council and various Naga civil societies of Manipur. No roll back of district creation. This is the call from different CSOs of Kangpokpi district spearheaded by the Kuki Students’ Organisation, Kangpokpi. Caught in the middle is the BJP led Government. Not a comfortable position by […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/08/the-district-creation-headache-conflicting-interests/

A slap on the face of Christianity : Sordid story of Leingangching

This is a slap on the face of Christianity. Correction, a slap on the face of humanity. No one except those in the Baptist denomination of Christianity will be allowed to stay at Leingangching, a small hamlet near Litan on the Imphal-Ukhrul road. This is the pronouncement made in a communication by the Village Authority […]

This is a slap on the face of Christianity. Correction, a slap on the face of humanity. No one except those in the Baptist denomination of Christianity will be allowed to stay at Leingangching, a small hamlet near Litan on the Imphal-Ukhrul road. This is the pronouncement made in a communication by the Village Authority […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/08/a-slap-on-the-face-of-christianity-sordid-story-of-leingangching-2/

A slap on the face of Christianity Sordid story of Leingangching

This is a slap on the face of Christianity. Correction, a slap on the face of humanity. No one except those in the Baptist denomination of Christianity will be allowed to stay at Leingangching, a small hamlet near Litan on the Imphal-Ukhrul road. This is the pronouncement made in a communication by the Village Authority […]

This is a slap on the face of Christianity. Correction, a slap on the face of humanity. No one except those in the Baptist denomination of Christianity will be allowed to stay at Leingangching, a small hamlet near Litan on the Imphal-Ukhrul road. This is the pronouncement made in a communication by the Village Authority […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/08/a-slap-on-the-face-of-christianity-sordid-story-of-leingangching/

Save the indigenous people cry : Valley needs protection

Save the indigenous people of the land. This slogan is central to the demands put forth by the KSA to bar non-locals from contesting elections in the State, delete all the non-locals from the voting list as well as the demand of the Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System (JCILPS) to enact a legislation […]

Save the indigenous people of the land. This slogan is central to the demands put forth by the KSA to bar non-locals from contesting elections in the State, delete all the non-locals from the voting list as well as the demand of the Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System (JCILPS) to enact a legislation […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/08/save-the-indigenous-people-cry-valley-needs-protection/

Being different from Cong Govt : Time to break the coteries

That the BJP led Government is trying to be different from the Congress Government of the last 15 years is clear. The question however is, different in what sense ? Is the BJP led Government going to be satisfied with only changing its approach to the various issues facing the State or is it ready […]

That the BJP led Government is trying to be different from the Congress Government of the last 15 years is clear. The question however is, different in what sense ? Is the BJP led Government going to be satisfied with only changing its approach to the various issues facing the State or is it ready […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/08/being-different-from-cong-govt-time-to-break-the-coteries/

Cracking down on fraudulence : Cracking down sale of vehicles

It may be just eight vehicles and the amount involved may be peanuts when compared to the bigger and more ‘lucrative’ scams that the State has seen but in cracking down on the auction of eight vehicles of Imphal Municipal Corporation, a message has been sent out. And the message is undoubtedly the presence of […]

It may be just eight vehicles and the amount involved may be peanuts when compared to the bigger and more ‘lucrative’ scams that the State has seen but in cracking down on the auction of eight vehicles of Imphal Municipal Corporation, a message has been sent out. And the message is undoubtedly the presence of […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/08/cracking-down-on-fraudulence-cracking-down-sale-of-vehicles/

Lessons to learn from CCpur : Importance of public hygiene

In the news for all the wrong reasons in the last couple of years, August 5, 2017 however scripted a different story as Churachandpur made it to the news for the right reason. And this is something which not every district in Manipur can lay claim to. So from the three Bills of 2015, to […]

In the news for all the wrong reasons in the last couple of years, August 5, 2017 however scripted a different story as Churachandpur made it to the news for the right reason. And this is something which not every district in Manipur can lay claim to. So from the three Bills of 2015, to […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/08/lessons-to-learn-from-ccpur-importance-of-public-hygiene/

Shifted but no place to stay : Makeshift sheds at Lamphel

Six years is a long time, a very long time. And this is more so when it comes to the question of not constructing the needed shelter or shed for the people who have been evacuated or moved to a different site. It was with the noble objective of providing parking space to passenger vehicles […]

Six years is a long time, a very long time. And this is more so when it comes to the question of not constructing the needed shelter or shed for the people who have been evacuated or moved to a different site. It was with the noble objective of providing parking space to passenger vehicles […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/08/shifted-but-no-place-to-stay-makeshift-sheds-at-lamphel/

SoO groups in the news for wrong reasons : CCpur uproar and others

Armed groups making it to the news is an accepted thing. Not taking names, but so many armed groups are in the news on a regular basis, whether it is a statement issued by them, whether it is about an arrest or two, whether it is a rebuttal to the claims made by the police […]

Armed groups making it to the news is an accepted thing. Not taking names, but so many armed groups are in the news on a regular basis, whether it is a statement issued by them, whether it is about an arrest or two, whether it is a rebuttal to the claims made by the police […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/08/soo-groups-in-the-news-for-wrong-reasons-ccpur-uproar-and-others/

Merit of having a strong Opposition : Cong MLAs striving hard

From 11 am to 11.50 pm and this is a clear reflection of a strong Opposition at work. Perhaps this was the first time that the Assembly session stretched on for 12 hours on August 1, throw in the one hour of lunch break, and this underlines the point that the Opposition is not ready […]

From 11 am to 11.50 pm and this is a clear reflection of a strong Opposition at work. Perhaps this was the first time that the Assembly session stretched on for 12 hours on August 1, throw in the one hour of lunch break, and this underlines the point that the Opposition is not ready […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/08/merit-of-having-a-strong-opposition-cong-mlas-striving-hard/

Overlooking one’s own Cabinet decision : BJP cannot afford this

Meeyamgi Numit on the 15th of every month. Hill Leaders’ Day on the 10th of every month. Top this off with the announcement of State BJP vice president M Asnikumar that BJP leaders will visit will Assembly Constituencies of the State regularly for booth level interaction programmes and clearly the BJP is intent on not […]

Meeyamgi Numit on the 15th of every month. Hill Leaders’ Day on the 10th of every month. Top this off with the announcement of State BJP vice president M Asnikumar that BJP leaders will visit will Assembly Constituencies of the State regularly for booth level interaction programmes and clearly the BJP is intent on not […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/08/overlooking-ones-own-cabinet-decision-bjp-cannot-afford-this/