Farmers up their ante over ‘artificial’ fertilizers scarcity

By A Staff Reporter IMPHAL, July 12: Perturbed by the scarcity of fertilizers at a crucial juncture in cultivating rice, farmers of Lamsang Lairenkabi have threatened to launch an intense… Read more »

By A Staff Reporter
IMPHAL, July 12: Perturbed by the scarcity of fertilizers at a crucial juncture in cultivating rice, farmers of Lamsang Lairenkabi have threatened to launch an intense agitation if the state government fails to make available desperately needed fertilizers within a week.
As a mark of protest over the current non-availability of fertilizers, hundreds of farmers turned up at Lairenkabi and burnt an effigy of the agriculture minister Ph. Parijat, blaming his lack of competency for the present situation.
The farmers, most of whom were women, wielded placards and banners criticizing Parijat and calling for punitive punishment for black marketers who are allegedly hoarding fertilizers and creating an artificial scarcity. They also declared that they will take the help of civil bodies in carrying out the agitation.
Some of the banners seen at the protest read “agriculture minister must resign from his ministership”, “award punitive punishment to fertilizers looters”, “bring a solution to the artificial scarcity of fertilizer.”
The main concern of the farmers is that the fertilizers are necessarily sprayed within the months of June, July and August when the crops reaps optimal benefits. The usefulness of the fertilizers is severely diminished when they are used after August.
Talking to media persons, a farmer, on the condition of anonymity, stated that such dry spell of fertilizers has always been a concern to the poor farmers and brings disturbances to them in terms of food security and mental peace.
As in the previous years, the government has come a cropper in meeting its responsibility to provide fertilizers at the appropriate time and at the normal prices, she added, referring to the sale of fertilizers at inflated rates ranging from Rs. 600 to Rs. 700 in the black market as the recent government announcement to provide them at subsidized rate of Rs 520 per bag has not materialized so far.

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Last reshuffle before polls, says Manmohan

NEW DELHI, July 12: In a surprise statement, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said on Tuesday’s reshuffle of his Council of Ministers is the last before the Lok Sabha polls in… Read more »

NEW DELHI, July 12: In a surprise statement, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said on Tuesday’s reshuffle of his Council of Ministers is the last before the Lok Sabha polls in 2014 but two slots have been kept vacant for DMK as part of “coalition dharma“.
Talking to reporters after the swearing-in of the 11 ministers at Rashtrapati Bhavan, Dr. Singh said the reshuffle reflects a “balance necessary between various states, consideration of efficiency and consideration of continuity” in the government.
“As far as I am concerned this is the last reshuffle before we go to polls (in 2014),” he said, adding “This exercise is as comprehensive as possible.”
Asked whether he anticipated problems after the reshuffle because of some ministers being unhappy, Dr. Singh said, “there are bound to be problems when there is some redistribution of portfolios. We have taken into account the best interests of the country.”
At the same time, he said two ministerial slots have been kept vacant for DMK. “It is part of our coalition dharma…I hope their decision will be coming soon,” the Prime Minister said.
DMK, which lost two ministerial berths due to resignation of A Raja and Dayanidhi Maran in the wake of allegations against them in the 2G scam, is expected to decide on filling those slots during its General Council meeting on July 23.
When pointed out that the government was facing problems and whether he was hopeful of overcoming these, Dr. Singh said, “definitely, there is no doubt.”
Asked about shifting of controversial Jairam Ramesh from Environment Ministry to Rural Development although with a promotion, Dr. Singh said he has been “given more extensive responsibility. His experience will be better utilised in this portfolio.”
Queried why Rahul Gandhi was still not included in the Council of Ministers, the Prime Minister said, “I requested him several times to join the Cabinet but he has said he has responsibilities in the organisation.”
On Mr. Gandhi’s recent ‘padyatra’, he said he had undertaken it to get to know the needs of the farmers, who are the “most important people in terms of their contribution to national growth and agricultural production. Their contribution is enormous.”
He said Mr. Rahul Gandhi was making effort towards “better understanding of farmers’ problems.”

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Attack decried

IMPHAL, July 12: All Manipur Nagar Panchayat and Municipal Elected Ward Development Committee Members’ Welfare Association decried the assault on the chairperson of Lilong Thoubal Nagar Panchayat, Shah Alam, by… Read more »

IMPHAL, July 12: All Manipur Nagar Panchayat and Municipal Elected Ward Development Committee Members’ Welfare Association decried the assault on the chairperson of Lilong Thoubal Nagar Panchayat, Shah Alam, by two persons belonging to security forces today morning, said a release.

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Murder condemned

IMPHAL, July 12: The Chondon Village Authority under Kasom Khullen sub-division has condemned the brutal murder of S Ngachonmi by some unknown persons on July 5 at New Checkon Maring… Read more »

IMPHAL, July 12: The Chondon Village Authority under Kasom Khullen sub-division has condemned the brutal murder of S Ngachonmi by some unknown persons on July 5 at New Checkon Maring Lane, said a release.

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Anti-drugs meet

IMPHAL, July 12: A meeting of volunteers of AMADA and local leaders of Keirao Makting area of Imphal-East held on July 11 unanimously resolved to fight against drug abuse and… Read more »

IMPHAL, July 12: A meeting of volunteers of AMADA and local leaders of Keirao Makting area of Imphal-East held on July 11 unanimously resolved to fight against drug abuse and illicit trafficking, said a release of AMADA.

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Hill teachers’ body mulls strike against decentralisation – KanglaOnline

Hill teachers' body mulls strike against decentralisationKanglaOnlineIMPHAL, July 12:The All Manipur Hill Teachers' Association (AMHTA) has strongly opposed the state government's plan to decentralize the administrative power of elementary …

Hill teachers' body mulls strike against decentralisation
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IMPHAL, July 12:The All Manipur Hill Teachers' Association (AMHTA) has strongly opposed the state government's plan to decentralize the administrative power of elementary schools operating in the hill district under the Autonomous District Council
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Athletes selected for zonal meet – KanglaOnline

Athletes selected for zonal meetKanglaOnlineIMPHAL, July 7: The Athletic Association of Manipur has selected several players for different age group category to represent Manipur in the East Zone Athletic championship to be held at Kolkata from August …

Athletes selected for zonal meet
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IMPHAL, July 7: The Athletic Association of Manipur has selected several players for different age group category to represent Manipur in the East Zone Athletic championship to be held at Kolkata from August 1 to 3. A release of the AAM said players

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Tobacco products sold openly inside Manipur University campus – KanglaOnline

Tobacco products sold openly inside Manipur University campusKanglaOnlineHowever, tobacco products are sold openly right inside the campus of Manipur University without any intervention from the concerned authority. These prohibition rules have been fr…

Tobacco products sold openly inside Manipur University campus
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However, tobacco products are sold openly right inside the campus of Manipur University without any intervention from the concerned authority. These prohibition rules have been framed under section 6 of the Cigarettes and other Tobacco Products

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