Power cuts

By: Maisnam Chanu Liklainu The house plunging in darkness.Imagine a house which cannot afford an inverter or a generator.Worse still,a house having both but not in a workable condition.A total… Read more »

By: Maisnam Chanu Liklainu

The house plunging in darkness.Imagine a house which cannot afford an inverter or a generator.Worse still,a house having both but not in a workable condition.A total blackout…The condition where you are cut off from the rest of the world and you just dont want to find out why for no rhyme or reason.

Power cuts are very frequent….Our right to electricity is restricted and is of a controlled and limited variety.To our friends in Dehli and in other states.This is unthinkable and unmanageable.We live in the dark age in this modern age.With frequent bandhs and blockades on the blink of an eye…We need this energy badly….I can see a lot of people making a beeline for purchasing rice-cookers.LPGs are sold at an all time high price.We can even think of using electric two- wheelers or four- wheelers given the condition of shortage of fuel in our state if the supply of power is good.

The power supply is too meagre.There were times when people stopped using the microwaves,internet,mobile chargers,lights,fans,ACs,refrigerators,telivisions.If this was the case in any metropolitan states in India….The whole of India will rise to curse the Electricity Board and the Government.

In Manipur,as the loadshedding is frequent.People are prepared for it.There are always the inverters or the generators for backup….We do have the Chinese made LEDs to supplement… The Chinese made LEDs are a big hit here.Thanks to The Peoples Replublic of China for this.Atleast, temporarily your products have adorned the households in our Manipur.And it glows well….

I cannot bear the heat for a minute. The mercury is soaring here in Manipur. Your sanity is lost the whole day.Thanks to the rain….The rain saves me from a lot of discomfort.

The frequent power cuts in my work place made me very irritated,very grumbled and very uneasy.I didnt mean to be a snob. But the idea of using a hand fan didnt hit me.When will we get our power supply for 24 hours uninterrupted?

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Time to look within and have some shame and self-respect

By: A. Bimol Akoijam To all those denizens of Manipur who are offended or hurt by the manner in which the “mainstream”, the “national media” and “politicians” at the “Centre”… Read more »

By: A. Bimol Akoijam

To all those denizens of Manipur who are offended or hurt by the manner in which the “mainstream”, the “national media” and “politicians” at the “Centre” have “neglected” or “marginalized” Sharmila’s fast…

BUT IS THE ISSUE FOR WHICH SHARMILA IS ON FAST A TANGIBLE POLITICAL ISSUE THAT DESERVES THEIR ATTENTION?

THINK ABOUT THIS: Only a few years back, one of your brothers burnt himself to death while some of your “Imas” (mothers) had stripped in public and yes, Sharmila has been on a fast for a decade now…”the people” in traditional attires (such as pungou faneks, feijoms and colourful ethnic dresses) and children in school uniforms formed human chains in protest against AFSPA…

BUT…

SOON AFTER THAT, “THE PEOPLE” VOTED BACK TO POWER A PARTY LED BY A MAN WHOM MANY SEEMINGLY HATE AND IRONICALLY ENVY AT THE SAME TIME – HAVEN’T YOU HEARD HOW PEOPLE TALK ABOUT THOSE RICH MEN…CONTRACTORS, HANGER-ONS OF POLITICIANS AND OFFICIALS IN POWER? —  OVERWHELMINGLY FOR NOT EVEN MENTIONING AFSPA IN HIS PARTY’S ELECTION MANIFESTOS!

INDEED, IS THE ISSUE FOR WHICH SHARMILA IS ON FAST A TANGIBLE POLITICAL ISSUE FOR THE PEOPLE OF MANIPUR?

OH YES, ELECTIONS ARE ROUND THE CORNER

I AM SURE EVEN THE PIMPS AND PROSTITUTES KNOW WHAT AFFECTS THEIR SENSE OF DIGNITY AND WILL FIGHT FOR THEIR SELF-RESPECT AND WELL-BEING, DESPITE THE PREJUDICES AGAINST THEM…

I HOPE THOSE WHO DO NOT BELIEVE IN “THEORY” BUT KNOW THE  “GROUND REALITY”  AND ALWAYS DO   “ACTIONS”,  A RESULT OF WHICH IS WHAT WE SEE AS MANIPUR AS IT STANDS TODAY ALSO KNOW THE SAME!

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ITI staff warns of ceasework strike

Demanding release of their salaries for the last nine months, all the contract employees of the different Industrial Training Institutes ITIs of Manipur warned the state government to launch a ceasework strike if their due salaries of nine months are…

Demanding release of their salaries for the last nine months, all the contract employees of the different Industrial Training Institutes ITIs of Manipur warned the state government to launch a ceasework strike if their due salaries of nine months are not released before the end of August Source Hueiyen News Service

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Blood donation camp held at ISKON

The 18 SIKH Regiment of 9 Sector under HQ IGAR South organized a voluntary blood donation camp at ISKON near the Tulihal Airport, Imphal with help from RIMS and State Bank of India Paona Keithel branch on August 21 Source Hueiyen News Service

The 18 SIKH Regiment of 9 Sector under HQ IGAR South organized a voluntary blood donation camp at ISKON near the Tulihal Airport, Imphal with help from RIMS and State Bank of India Paona Keithel branch on August 21 Source Hueiyen News Service

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Bhagyachandra Drama festival

In commemoration of its 46 years of existence, Theatre Mirror is all set to organize the 2nd Dr L Bhagyachandra Drama festival 2011 at MDU Yaiskul, Imphal Source Hueiyen News Service

In commemoration of its 46 years of existence, Theatre Mirror is all set to organize the 2nd Dr L Bhagyachandra Drama festival 2011 at MDU Yaiskul, Imphal Source Hueiyen News Service

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SPF govt is anti people should be abolished Dr Nimaichand

President of Manipur People’s Party MPP , Dr Nimaichand Luwang has charged the Congress led Secular Progressive Front SPF government as an anti people government and demanded that the present government should be abolished at all cost Source Huei…

President of Manipur People’s Party MPP , Dr Nimaichand Luwang has charged the Congress led Secular Progressive Front SPF government as an anti people government and demanded that the present government should be abolished at all cost Source Hueiyen News Service

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Hospitalized strikers continue fast under critical condition SHDDC says end to impasse close

The condition of the seven hunger strikers who were admitted to a local hospital on Saturday have deteriorated, said the hospital authority and advised the state government to take over their care even as the strikers reportedly continued to refuse eat…

The condition of the seven hunger strikers who were admitted to a local hospital on Saturday have deteriorated, said the hospital authority and advised the state government to take over their care even as the strikers reportedly continued to refuse eating and even nose feeding Source Hueiyen News Service Newmai News Network

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‘Media focusses on Anna, fails to notice Sharmila’

Civil rights campaigners in Manipur are upset with the mainstream media for blowing up activist Anna Hazare’s anti graft fast that entered its sixth day on Sunday and ignoring the over decade long hunger strike by Irom Chanu Sharmila against rights vio…

Civil rights campaigners in Manipur are upset with the mainstream media for blowing up activist Anna Hazare’s anti graft fast that entered its sixth day on Sunday and ignoring the over decade long hunger strike by Irom Chanu Sharmila against rights violations by the security forces in the region Source Hueiyen News Service

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PM assures CM Ibobi a helping hand

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has assured Chief Minister, O Ibobi of giving all possible help in tackling the problems faced by the state government on the issues erupting out of the demands for full fledged districts of Sadar Hills and Jiribam Sourc…

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has assured Chief Minister, O Ibobi of giving all possible help in tackling the problems faced by the state government on the issues erupting out of the demands for full fledged districts of Sadar Hills and Jiribam Source Hueiyen News Service

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UNC’s blockade supporters burn rice laden truck at Senapati, driver still untraced

A fully loaded rice truck which was taking the advantage of accompanying an Army convoy was burnt to ashes by blockade supporters at Senapati head quarter this evening Source Hueiyen News Service

A fully loaded rice truck which was taking the advantage of accompanying an Army convoy was burnt to ashes by blockade supporters at Senapati head quarter this evening Source Hueiyen News Service

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Unconditional release demanded

The Southern Tangkhul Students Union has demanded the unconditional release of Lieshiwon, H Sarender and C Chihan who were arrested by police from Khuman Lampak Indoor Stadium area on August 19 Source Hueiyen News Service

The Southern Tangkhul Students Union has demanded the unconditional release of Lieshiwon, H Sarender and C Chihan who were arrested by police from Khuman Lampak Indoor Stadium area on August 19 Source Hueiyen News Service

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Naga groups resolve to broaden peace process

NSCN IM, NNC FGN and NSCN Khole Kitovi faction met in Dimapur to strengthen and broaden the peace process based on the uniqueness of Naga history Source Hueiyen News Service Newmai News Network

NSCN IM, NNC FGN and NSCN Khole Kitovi faction met in Dimapur to strengthen and broaden the peace process based on the uniqueness of Naga history Source Hueiyen News Service Newmai News Network

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Floods trigger epidemic fears

Health authorities in flood ravaged Garo Hills region of Meghalaya Monday said they feared an epidemic once the floodwaters recede if precautions are not taken Source Hueiyen News Service

Health authorities in flood ravaged Garo Hills region of Meghalaya Monday said they feared an epidemic once the floodwaters recede if precautions are not taken Source Hueiyen News Service

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NSCN refutes connection

Reacting to a news item regarding the arrest of three NSCN cadres by police commandos, Lt Col S Shipo of PRO IPR, GHQ, Naga Army has clarified that none of the names mentioned in the news item are the active members of NSCN Source The Sangai Express

Reacting to a news item regarding the arrest of three NSCN cadres by police commandos, Lt Col S Shipo of PRO IPR, GHQ, Naga Army has clarified that none of the names mentioned in the news item are the active members of NSCN Source The Sangai Express

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Leaders of Naga rebel groups smoke peace pipe

Two days after having had forgiven each other, the top ranking leaders of NSCN IM, NNC FGN and NSCN Khole Kitovi faction met again today in Dimapur in order to strengthen and broaden the peace process based on the uniqueness of Naga history Source…

Two days after having had forgiven each other, the top ranking leaders of NSCN IM, NNC FGN and NSCN Khole Kitovi faction met again today in Dimapur in order to strengthen and broaden the peace process based on the uniqueness of Naga history Source The Sangai Express Newmai News Network

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MPP seeks Centre’s intervention

Manipur People’s Party MPP has sought the intervention of the Central Government in bailing out the people of Manipur from the present crisis arising out of imposition of bandh by UNC over and above ongoing economic blockade along the National Highwa…

Manipur People’s Party MPP has sought the intervention of the Central Government in bailing out the people of Manipur from the present crisis arising out of imposition of bandh by UNC over and above ongoing economic blockade along the National Highways over the issue of Sadar Hills district demand Source The Sangai Express

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Mountain strike corps on Army’s agenda

Army is planning to set up a mountain strike corps and is talking to various states including in the northeast against the backdrop of a Chinese build up of military infrastructure on its side of boundary Source The Sangai Express Press Trust of I…

Army is planning to set up a mountain strike corps and is talking to various states including in the northeast against the backdrop of a Chinese build up of military infrastructure on its side of boundary Source The Sangai Express Press Trust of India

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Ibobi likely to attend Tokyo conference

Chief Minister Okram Ibobi is likely to attend an international conference at Tokyo being organised with the objective to encourage and enhance foreign investment in India Source The Sangai Express

Chief Minister Okram Ibobi is likely to attend an international conference at Tokyo being organised with the objective to encourage and enhance foreign investment in India Source The Sangai Express

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