Tribal Solidarity March held in Ukhrul

Organised by Tangkhul Katamnao Saklong (TKS) under the aegis of All Tribal Students Union Manipur (ATSUM), the rally kickstarted from Gandhi Chowk and wind up at Mini Secretariat Complex Ukhrul. The rally was also participated by representatives from KSO-Ukhrul. TFM Ukhrul Correspondent Tribal Solidarity March under the theme “Come Now Let Us Reason Together” was […]

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Organised by Tangkhul Katamnao Saklong (TKS) under the aegis of All Tribal Students Union Manipur (ATSUM), the rally kickstarted from Gandhi Chowk and wind up at Mini Secretariat Complex Ukhrul. The rally was also participated by representatives from KSO-Ukhrul.

TFM Ukhrul Correspondent

Tribal Solidarity March under the theme “Come Now Let Us Reason Together” was held on Wednesday at the Ukhrul District Headquarters.

Organised by Tangkhul Katamnao Saklong (TKS) under the aegis of All Tribal Students Union Manipur (ATSUM), the rally kickstarted from Gandhi Chowk and wind up at Mini Secretariat Complex Ukhrul. The rally was also participated by representatives from KSO-Ukhrul. Those who participated in the rally submitted a memorandum addressed to the President of India through the Deputy Commissioner of Ukhrul.

The memorandum stated that “in the event of the demand for inclusion of Meitei/Meetei community in the ST category gaining momentum with most of the Legislators from the valley including the Hon’ble MP (Rakya Sabha) openly declaring their support without taking into account of the irrationality of the demand and sentiments of the tribal community of the State, the Tangkhul tribe Student’s Union is constrained to submit this representation as a reminder for utmost perusal and intervention as the future of the tribal communities looks bleak and uncertain.”

The memorandum also mentioned that “the Hills, constituting more than 90% of the total geographical areas and about 41% of the total population, have been subjugated, marginalized and deprived by the State Government dominated by the majority valley community for decades. The Industrial Unit Index and Infrastructural Unit Index clearly revealed that the tribals of Manipur have been under extreme form of subjugation and domination in their own land. As such, granting of ST status to the Meitei/Meetei community, who have already enjoyed all the benefits of modern amenities, will further annihilate the minority tribal communities who will ultimately be rendered landless in their own homeland since the Meitei/Meetei community will be free to snatched the lands and grabbed the 31% reservation allocated for the tribals”.

“Moreover, the tribal communities genuinely feel that a separate political system with full autonomy will be the only way out if we are to protect the weak amd marginalized tribal community from the onslaught of the dominant Meitei/Meetei community. Therefore, in the light of the above facts and circumstances, the tribal people of the state called upon your honourable self to help prevent the inclusion of Meitei/Meetei as Scheduled Tribe in the constitution of India. The recognition of Meitei/Meetei as Scheduled Tribe will not only sound a dead knell to the constitution protection of hill tribal communities in the country. It will also be a contempt to the democratic principles of justice amd equality, the foundation on which this great country is built upon. As such, this illogical and illegitimate demand should be prevented at all cost.”, said the memorandum.

It also stated that “it is well known fact that the Meitei/Meetei community, a majority in the state of Manipur categorised as General, Scheduled Caste amd Other Backward Classes is excelling and commanding in all aspects of life. Besides government jobs, their districts are far ahead of other districts in the while Northeast India. According to the table provided, the Infrastructural Development Index of Districts of Manipur (2009), the valley districts namely Imphal West has a CDI Value of 328.96, Imphal East has 245.00, Thoubal has 189.70 and Bishnupur has 151.73. In the hill districts, Senapati has 114.00 CDI Value, Ukhrul has 83.00, Tamenglong has 73.69, Churachandpur has 73.13 and Chandel has 70.49. According to number of Registered Industrila Units, Investment and Production (2005-06), the hill districts has 27 number of Units (SIDO + Non-SIDO) whereas valley districts have 86. Investment in P&M in the hill districts amounts to Rs. 34.19 Lakh as compared to Rs. 154.61 Lakh in the valley districts. Value of production in the hill districts is recorded at Rs. 39.61 and in the valley districts at Rs. 553.65 Lakh.”

The memorandum was jointly signed by Tangkhul Katamnao Saklong (Apex body of Tangkhul Student’s Organisations), Zingtun Tangkhul Katamnao Long (West), Zingsho Katamnao Long (East), Raphei Katamnao Long (North), Tangkhul Aze Katamnao Long (South) and Sagolmang Area Naga Student’s Association.

The rally was participated by Tangkhul Naga Long, Tangkhul Naga Wungnao Long, Tangkhul Shanao Long and Tangkhul Mayar Ngala Long. The Tangkhul Frontal Organisations expressed their full support on the ongoing movement headed hy ATSUM and TKS.

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Tangkhul Cultural Festival kicks off in Ukhrul

“The younger generation have started slowly changing their food habits and dresses. We are more into adapting other cultures. It is time to revive and preserve our rich culture”, says Khashim Vashum. TFM Ukhrul Correspondent Minister of Veterinary and Animal Husbandry and Transport Government of Manipur, Khashim Vashum attended the opening ceremony of Tangkhul Cultural […]

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“The younger generation have started slowly changing their food habits and dresses. We are more into adapting other cultures. It is time to revive and preserve our rich culture”, says Khashim Vashum.

TFM Ukhrul Correspondent

Minister of Veterinary and Animal Husbandry and Transport Government of Manipur, Khashim Vashum attended the opening ceremony of Tangkhul Cultural Festival as chief guest. President of Palace Ministries Dr Alyson Abonmai was the guest of honour.

Organised by Tangkhul Naga Hao Art & Culture Council (TNHACC) at Mission Ground, Alungtang, Ukhrul.

Speaking at the occasion, Khashim Vashum stated that “the younger generation have started slowly changing their food habits and dresses. We are more into adapting other cultures. It is time to revive and preserve our rich culture. Because our culture is our identity. No matter who you are, where you are your are known by your culture. Our culture is unique and we must all strive to preserve it. Let us not dilute our culture and let us also respect other cultures.”

Khashim Vashum added that Shirui Lily Festival 2023 is coming and urged the gathering to extend all possible cooperation to make the festival a success. Let us come and put our heads together to make a memorable one.

Dr Alyson Abonmei, before giving his speech, belted out a special number, much to the delight of the gathering. He made an announcement that he intend to contest the coming MP election 2023 from Outer Manipur. He also urged the organisor, the Tangkhul Naga Hao Art & Culture Council to establish their own office at the earliest. He promised to construct Tangkhul Cultural Museum if he is elected in the coming Lok Sabha election 2024.

Cultural display by Tangkhul Naga Myanmar Troupe, Flute display by Hangphui Sareo, blowing of traditional trumpet by Wungnaothan Zimik and folk song presentation by Vachung KYS and party added more colour to.the celebration.

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UADC impressed with CM’s assurance

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Forest Min inaugurates 1st Lori-Ham festival, assures pottery store at Imphal

Ukhrul, Jan 29 :Forest and Environment Minister Th Shyamkumar inaugurated the 1st Lori-Ham ( Nungbi black pottery) festival at Nungbi …

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Ukhrul, Jan 29 :Forest and Environment Minister Th Shyamkumar inaugurated the 1st Lori-Ham ( Nungbi black pottery) festival at Nungbi …

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Sports cum cultural festival begins at Ukhrul

UKHRUL, Jan 15 :The 8th Tangkhul Naga Zingtun Longphang Sports cum Cultural festival kicked off yesterday at Ngainga village, Ukhrul with DIG, I K Muivah as one of the dignitaries.
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UKHRUL, Jan 15 :The 8th Tangkhul Naga Zingtun Longphang Sports cum Cultural festival kicked off yesterday at Ngainga village, Ukhrul with DIG, I K Muivah as one of the dignitaries.

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Light snowfall, frozen water add to the chill at Ukhrul

Ukhrul, Jan 12 : Winter in Ukhrul this year has been severe with light snowfall recorded in the night and frozen water greeting the people in the morning at the district headquarters.
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Ukhrul, Jan 12 : Winter in Ukhrul this year has been severe with light snowfall recorded in the night and frozen water greeting the people in the morning at the district headquarters.

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Th Shyamkumar inspects tree maintenance at Ukhrul

UKHRUL, Jan 8 (DIPR) : Forest and Environment Minister Thounaojam Shyamkumar inspected the trees planted under the Catchment Area Treatment (CAT) plan in Phadang, Ukhrul district yesterday. The tree plantation and nurturing was carried out by Forest of…

UKHRUL, Jan 8 (DIPR) : Forest and Environment Minister Thounaojam Shyamkumar inspected the trees planted under the Catchment Area Treatment (CAT) plan in Phadang, Ukhrul district yesterday. The tree plantation and nurturing was carried out by Forest officials of Kasom Khullen Range, Eastern Forest Division, Ukhrul. The trees were planted at an area of 130 hectares of land under the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA) Scheme 2016-2017.
Minister Th Shyamkumar lauded the forest officials for nurturing the trees carefully.
He said that sincere and collective efforts of the department and the locals are required to take up any developmental work in the State and further added that more development works will be taken up in the near future.
He urged the Forest officials to be vigilant so that the plantation is not destroyed by fire, grazing of animals or storm etc.

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WW1 kins accuse TNFLFC of distorting Labour Corp history

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Ukhrul, Dec 12 : The World War 1 Tangkhul Naga Labour Corp Association (WW1 TNLCA) has accused the organizers of the ongoing Tangkhul Naga France Labour Corps Football Centenary, (TNFLFC) 2017 of distorting the history of their fore fath…

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Ukhrul, Dec 12 : The World War 1 Tangkhul Naga Labour Corp Association (WW1 TNLCA) has accused the organizers of the ongoing Tangkhul Naga France Labour Corps Football Centenary, (TNFLFC) 2017 of distorting the history of their fore fathers by depicting the ongoing football tournament as commemoration of 66th Tangkhul Naga France Labour Corp football centenary celebration.

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Ukl set for human chain rally

Ukhrul Dec 9:The apex body of Tangkhul youth organisations, Tangkhul Mayar Ngala Long (TMNL) is all set to organise a mass human chain rally at Ukhrul town on December 13.
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Ukhrul Dec 9:The apex body of Tangkhul youth organisations, Tangkhul Mayar Ngala Long (TMNL) is all set to organise a mass human chain rally at Ukhrul town on December 13.

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Football tourney dating back to 100 years kicks off at Ukhrul

Ukhrul, Dec 5 :The Tangkhul Naga France Labor Corps Football Centenary (TNFLCFC) in commemoration of the 66th Labour Corps Football Team, France 1917 opened today with a grand ceremony at Tangkhul Naga Long (TNL) Ground, Ukhrul.
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Ukhrul, Dec 5 :The Tangkhul Naga France Labor Corps Football Centenary (TNFLCFC) in commemoration of the 66th Labour Corps Football Team, France 1917 opened today with a grand ceremony at Tangkhul Naga Long (TNL) Ground, Ukhrul.

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Differences resolved, Ukhrul poised for football centenary

Ukhrul, Dec 2: In a joint official meeting held on December 1 in Ukhrul, organisers of Tangkhul Naga Football Centenary and Tangkhul Naga Long with other frontal organisations, have amicably resolved the disagreement regarding the centenary celebration…

Ukhrul, Dec 2: In a joint official meeting held on December 1 in Ukhrul, organisers of Tangkhul Naga Football Centenary and Tangkhul Naga Long with other frontal organisations, have amicably resolved the disagreement regarding the centenary celebration.

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Ukhrul Flower festival at Thahao- Commercial prospect stressed

Ukhrul, November 08 2017: DIGP IK Muivah today kick started the five days district level flower festival at Thahao, Assam Rifles post in Ukhrul . Flowers put up at the festival showcased the potential of Ukhrul to produce beautiful flowers with excellent potential for producing flowers on commerical basis. The flower show will continue till […]

Ukhrul, November 08 2017: DIGP IK Muivah today kick started the five days district level flower festival at Thahao, Assam Rifles post in Ukhrul . Flowers put up at the festival showcased the potential of Ukhrul to produce beautiful flowers with excellent potential for producing flowers on commerical basis. The flower show will continue till […]

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Annual school sports cum literary meet

Ukhrul, Oct 20 : Ukhrul Autonomous District Council (UADC) Chairman, Dickson Kumrah inaugurated the sports cum literary meet of Ukhrul Public School (UPS) at Assam Rifles Ground, Wino Bazar, Ukhrul.
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Ukhrul, Oct 20 : Ukhrul Autonomous District Council (UADC) Chairman, Dickson Kumrah inaugurated the sports cum literary meet of Ukhrul Public School (UPS) at Assam Rifles Ground, Wino Bazar, Ukhrul.

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AR to move closer to border areas : DGAR

Ukhrul, October 16 2017: Director General Assam Rifles (DGAR) Lt Gen Shokin Chauhan has categorically stated that Assam Rifles jawans would be moving closer to the border areas for guarding the region and ensuring National security. The DGAR along with Inspector General Assam Rifles South (IGAR-S) Maj General Virendra Singh visited Ukhrul today to take […]

Ukhrul, October 16 2017: Director General Assam Rifles (DGAR) Lt Gen Shokin Chauhan has categorically stated that Assam Rifles jawans would be moving closer to the border areas for guarding the region and ensuring National security. The DGAR along with Inspector General Assam Rifles South (IGAR-S) Maj General Virendra Singh visited Ukhrul today to take […]

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Eleven LPG refills in 4 months ! Something is fishy

Something is fishy here. Very fishy, if one may add. If you have an Aadhaar card and link it with your consumer number at the local Gas agency, chances are you would have received only one or two LPG refills in the current financial year. On the other hand if you do not have Aadhaar […]

Something is fishy here. Very fishy, if one may add. If you have an Aadhaar card and link it with your consumer number at the local Gas agency, chances are you would have received only one or two LPG refills in the current financial year. On the other hand if you do not have Aadhaar […]

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Passes away

Ukhrul, Oct 14 : The founding president of Leishiphung Christian Hospital (LCH), Ukhrul Dr Luithuk Zimik passed away at LCH Hospital today, due to severe pneumonia.
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Ukhrul, Oct 14 : The founding president of Leishiphung Christian Hospital (LCH), Ukhrul Dr Luithuk Zimik passed away at LCH Hospital today, due to severe pneumonia.

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Small business as means of livelihood

Ukhrul, Oct 14 : Ningonla Shimrah, an aged women who earns her livelihood by selling vegetables in an open road side expressed how she struggled to charm and involve other women in the business, in order to provide a way of income for them.
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Ukhrul, Oct 14 : Ningonla Shimrah, an aged women who earns her livelihood by selling vegetables in an open road side expressed how she struggled to charm and involve other women in the business, in order to provide a way of income for them.

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New check post set up to prevent Rohingya influx Ukhrul police on high alert

Ukhrul, Oct 12 : In order to check infiltration of Rohingya Muslims through the Ukhrul-Myamar border, a police company including MR personnel have been stationed at Tusom CV village since the past one week and Ukhrul police have been put on high alert….

Ukhrul, Oct 12 : In order to check infiltration of Rohingya Muslims through the Ukhrul-Myamar border, a police company including MR personnel have been stationed at Tusom CV village since the past one week and Ukhrul police have been put on high alert.

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Need to study LPG diversion : Non-locals in subscribers list

There are just too many loose ends to be swept under the carpet with some excuses or ‘explanations.’ The non-local names that one finds in the list of Tousem Indane Gramin Vitrak, an LPG distributor based at Tousem, may be explained on the ground that these people stay at Tousem on a temporary basis and […]

There are just too many loose ends to be swept under the carpet with some excuses or ‘explanations.’ The non-local names that one finds in the list of Tousem Indane Gramin Vitrak, an LPG distributor based at Tousem, may be explained on the ground that these people stay at Tousem on a temporary basis and […]

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December target set for Ukhrul women market complex

Ukhrul, October 11 2017: December 25, Christmas has been set as the deadline for completing the ongoing construction work of the women market shed at Phungreitang, Ukhrul, according to the Work Supervisor. However, the work progress suggests that only 30 pc of the construction work has been completed as of date while casting RCC Plinth […]

Ukhrul, October 11 2017: December 25, Christmas has been set as the deadline for completing the ongoing construction work of the women market shed at Phungreitang, Ukhrul, according to the Work Supervisor. However, the work progress suggests that only 30 pc of the construction work has been completed as of date while casting RCC Plinth […]

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