Human rights day observed

Mail News Service Imphal, Dec 10: The Manipur Students’ Association Delhi (MSAD) had participated in an observance programme on the day of the International Human Rights Day, at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi. The programme was observed jointly by various institutions, civil organizations and other different student communities wherein almost more than 200 members were present. […]

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Imphal, Dec 10: The Manipur Students’ Association Delhi (MSAD) had participated in an observance programme on the day of the International Human Rights Day, at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi. The programme was observed jointly by various institutions, civil organizations and other different student communities wherein almost more than 200 members were present. A march was taken out from Mandi House to Jantar Mantar before converging at Jantar Mantar.
The members took a deliberate discussions and debates on the issues of human rights and its violations in different parts of the world specially India. Many of the members opined for an objective and a democratic procedure for the movement against human rights violations and deprivations.
As one of the organizers of the programme, MSAD had also put a few words on the very issue. MSAD said, today i.e. the “10th of December must be the world’s, mostly the workers’ and the peasants’ happiest day, for, their rights of being human have been suppressed, oppressed and exploited by the bourgeois. However, we the people have been fighting back with positive determinations for these very rights of our own, for more than thousands of years.
If these suppressors, oppressors and exploiters don’t try to give us back the very rights of us, as they have been doing for the last thousands of years, then, we the people would be compelled and determined to fight them for the same, even forcefully, if needed, so that we can teach them a lesson so as to make them understand the real meaning of life, for they are still acting so childishly as far as their minds are concerned. Also, it’s the time that we through our togetherness make such people understand how much wrong they are doing and what can it bring to our societies? So as to gain these very rights, we will be very much needed to fight back with a sense of togetherness.
The Save Sharmila Campaign Committee organised a daylong event in New Delhi today to coincide with the 63rd International Human Rights Day celebrated globally on the 10th of December since 1948. Raj Ghat, the historic memorial of Mahatma Gandhi came alive today with activists from Manipur as well as from the length and breadth of India – Assam, A.P., Bihar, Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir, Maharashtra, M.P., Punjab, U.P., the press note from Just Peace Foundation.
It said the event which was supposed to be a day of fast was denied permission, however not to be deterred the activists gathered for a day of fast beginning with a prayer meeting of more than two hundred people.
“The spirit of Gandhi is being kept alive by Irom Chanu Sharmila” affirmed eminent activist Ms. Medha Padkar at the Save Sharmila Campaign. She added that it was indeed a national embarrassment that the organising of one day of fast in solidarity with Irom Sharmila’s twelfth years’ of fast was being denied permission at the capital. Swami Agnivesh stated that it is not for herself that Sharmila is fasting, neither is it for Manipur or India alone but for the cause of entire humanity. “We should understand and rally behind her cause”, he added.
At the end of the day of fast the activists assembled again at the Press Club of India and interacted with the media.
“It is a matter of shame, a matter of embarrassment that we were denied permission to hold a fast on this very day declared as the International Human Rights Day” stated Ms. Aruna Roy an eminent activist who is also member of the National Advisory Council. Anandi Khangembam, Managing Trustee of Just Peace Foundation, Manipur expressed that “One should not look at Irom Sharmila alone to resist the repressive laws which oppresses women; women all over India and the world should begin to voice their protest against all repressive laThe statement said noted academician and activist Prof. Nandini Sundar, Shabnam Hashmi of Anhad also addressed the media asking for the repeal of AFSPA and expressed their solidarity with Irom Sharmila. Human rights activist, Babloo Loitongbam expresses immense grief over the state of affairs. He stated “The twelfth year of Irom Sharmila’s fast which fails to move the state speaks a lot of the lack of maturity of the Indian State”. He added that 60,000 soldiers terrorising citizens in Manipur is not a sign of a mature, democratic nation that India claims to be, rather fostering solidarity amongst people, like this event organised by NAPM and others will herald the birth of a new democracy in India.
The Naga Peoples Movement for Human Rights (NPMHR) observed the International Human Rights Day to commemorate the 63rd year of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on the theme “Social Media and Human Rights in the Local Context”, at Ana Ki Conference Hall, Dimapur today. Aside from members of NPMHR, among those who attended were representatives from the Naga Mothers Association (NMA), Naga Students Federation (NSF), United Naga Council (UNC), Nagaland University Teachers Association (NUTA), pioneering senior members of NPMHR, and other well wishers.
Dr. Gina Shangkham, the Secretary General of NPMHR gave the welcome address

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Health camp at Somtal

Mail News Service Imphal, Dec 10: The 37 Assam Rifles of 26 Sector under HQ IGAR(S) conducted free HIV screening and counseling for 175 villagers and Medical screening of 50 students including girls at primary school of Joupi village in Samtal Salient, Chandel district. Joupi is one of the remote villages near Indo – Myanmar […]

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Imphal, Dec 10: The 37 Assam Rifles of 26 Sector under HQ IGAR(S) conducted free HIV screening and counseling for 175 villagers and Medical screening of 50 students including girls at primary school of Joupi village in Samtal Salient, Chandel district. Joupi is one of the remote villages near Indo – Myanmar border, basic medical facilities are not available in this region.
The medical staff of 37 Assam Rifles treated more than 75 students for upper respiratory tract, ear and skin infection. A Medical record of all students of the school is being maintained and will be periodically monitored by the medical staff of 37 Assam Rifles, to ensure good health of the students and on the same occasion Stationary & CSD items were also distributed to the students.
The Doctor delivered a lecture on personal and Oral hygiene to school students and teaching staff. Villagers and the teaching staff have expressed their deep gratitude to Assam Rifles for looking after the school children and imbibing in them, the important aspect of health and hygiene.

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Maoist Communist Party salutes Manipuri women – KanglaOnline

Maoist Communist Party salutes Manipuri womenKanglaOnlineIMPHAL, Dec 10: The Maoist Communist Party, Manipur has greeted the people of Manipur especially the women folk of the state with regard to the observation of the '2nd Nupi Lan' observati…

Maoist Communist Party salutes Manipuri women
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IMPHAL, Dec 10: The Maoist Communist Party, Manipur has greeted the people of Manipur especially the women folk of the state with regard to the observation of the '2nd Nupi Lan' observation on December 12. The Maoist Communist Party, Manipur,

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CorCom urges Manipuri women to come to the forefront – KanglaOnline

CorCom urges Manipuri women to come to the forefrontKanglaOnlineIMPHAL, Dec 10: The Coordination Committee of KCP, KYKL, PREPAK, PREPAK (Pro), RPF, UNLF and UPPK have urged the Manipuri women to come in the forefront following the footsteps of the grea…

CorCom urges Manipuri women to come to the forefront
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IMPHAL, Dec 10: The Coordination Committee of KCP, KYKL, PREPAK, PREPAK (Pro), RPF, UNLF and UPPK have urged the Manipuri women to come in the forefront following the footsteps of the great women leaders who had revolted against the erstwhile British
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Staffer forges cheques, steals 8 lakh – Times of India

Staffer forges cheques, steals 8 lakhTimes of IndiaHe then transferred the sum to another account in a bank at Ukrul, Manipur. Both Stone and Shimre are originally from Manipur. The police officials said that the duo had withdrawn the amount from the b…

Staffer forges cheques, steals 8 lakh
Times of India
He then transferred the sum to another account in a bank at Ukrul, Manipur. Both Stone and Shimre are originally from Manipur. The police officials said that the duo had withdrawn the amount from the bank at Manipur and were now on the run.
Businessman cheated of Rs 8 lakh by two servantsIBNLive.com
Man cheats employer of Rs8 lakhHindustan Times
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Counterfeit Beatles live at Imphal

IMPHAL, 10th Dec 2011 The Counterfeit Beatles, a BEATLES tribute band from London will be… more »

IMPHAL, 10th Dec 2011

The Counterfeit Beatles, a BEATLES tribute band from London will be live on stage with Recycle & Kanglasha under the “Magical Mystery Tour” on 11th December, 2011 at BOAT. The timeline of the gig is from  5pm to 8pm. Tickets for the concert are available at A to Z, Tiddim Road, Dove, Keishampat, Fire bowl, Nongmeibung, Hot stuff, Lamphel,  Aries Fast Food, Uripok, Gnet Cyber Cafe, Thangal Bazar, Burger king, Babupara etc

The Band’s lineup are Peter Bailey (Paul McCartney), Dave Lindsay (Ringo Starr), Harrison Woodrow (John Lennon) and Marvin Nayer (George Harrison).

The concert is presented by Thadoi Gypsy Entertainment, Imphal.

For more information, visit: http://gomanipur.com/

Or,

CONTACT:
Madonna
President, Thadoi Gypsy Entertainment
Imphal. e-mail: thadoigypsy@yahoo.in

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MSAD International Human Rights Day Observation, Delhi

Office of the Manipur Students’ Association Delhi, New Delhi PRESS RELEASE Ref No.: MSAD/2011-12/PR/2 Date:… more »

MSAD International Human Rights Day Observation, Delhi

Office of the Manipur Students’ Association Delhi, New Delhi

PRESS RELEASE

Ref No.: MSAD/2011-12/PR/2
Date: 10th December 2011

To

The Editor (s),

Subject: Request to publish a news report on the Observance Programme of International Human Rights Day as a news item on public interest.

Dear Sir/Madam,

The Manipur Students’ Association Delhi (MSAD) had participated in an observance programme on the day of the International Human Rights Day, at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi. The programme was observed jointly by various institutions, civil organizations and other different student communities wherein almost more than 200 members were present. We also took a march from Mandi House to Jantar Mantar before we settle at Jantar Mantar.

The members took a deliberate discussions and debates on the issues of human rights and its violations in different parts of the world specially India. Many of the members opined for an objective and a democratic procedure for the movement against human rights violations and deprivations.

MSAD International Human Rights Day Observation, Delhi

As one of the organizers of the programme, MSAD had also put a few words on the very issue. MSAD said, today i.e. the “10th of December must be the world’s, mostly the workers’ and the peasants’ happiest day, for, their rights of being human have been suppressed, oppressed and exploited by the bourgeois. However, we the people have been fighting back with positive determinations for these very rights of our own, for more than thousands of years.

If these suppressors, oppressors and exploiters don’t try to give us back the very rights of us, as they have been doing for the last thousands of years, then, we the people would be compelled and determined to fight them for the same, even forcefully, if needed, so that we can teach them a lesson so as to make them understand the real meaning of life, for they are still acting so childishly as far as their minds are concerned. Also, it’s the time that we through our togetherness make such people understand how much wrong they are doing and what can it bring to our societies? So as to gain these very rights, we will be very much needed to fight back with a sense of togetherness.

And, I on behalf of MSAD, assure you all here that, we will always be there to fight for such causes. Also, on this day, we extend our solemn solidarity to those around the globe who are struggling for rights and the democratic movements which are in every part of the world.”

So, I, the undersigned request you to kindly publish the reported news and also the enclosed released statement as a news item on public interest.

With regards,

Mk. Shafikul Haque
President, MSAD

Apunbana Yaipharae
Unity is Victory

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Nationwide appeal to oppose government’s refusal of one day fast for Irom Sharmila – Dec 10, 2011

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Irom Sharmila

Dear friends,

Delhi Police denied the permission for our proposed program of “One day fast for Irom Sharmila”, which was scheduled on 10th December even after several follow ups with different levels of police office from local police station to commissioner of police. Government proved its hard and inhumane approach towards the rights activists and it sent a clear message that government is in fear from growing public support for Irom Sharmila. This fast was scheduled as a culminating program of Nationwide Signature Campaign which started from 02nd October in India and across globe.

We believe that the only thing they can do is denial of the permission for the place not the fast. Fast doesn’t need permission.

We appeal to all our friends to observe the one day fast wherever they are, they can observe it at their workplace, home, school everywhere. This one day fast will be observed by all supporters of this campaign in India and even across globe. We also appeal to all our friends and well wishers to organize press conferences at their places to oppose the government’s way to deal with issue.

We believe in non violence, peace and humanity and we are committed for all possible initiatives towards spreading the message of peace, love and non violence.

PROGRAM SCHEDULE 10 DEC 2011

We will move for Rajghat in morning at 10 AM for a peace prayer.

A press meet is organized at 02 PM at Delhi, where all activists associated with this campaign will be present and some prominent women activists will address the press conference.

This press release was sent to KanglaOnline by the Save Sharmila Campaign – www.repealafspa.blogspot.com

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Higher-On Maiden Performing Live at Imphal – December 15

The Official Tribute band of Iron Maiden will be performing at BOAT, Imphal. Imphal, Dec… more »

The Official Tribute band of Iron Maiden will be performing at BOAT, Imphal.
Imphal, Dec 8, 2011

The event will be managed by Oriental pumpkin, an event management group based in Imphal. The objective behind this tour is to build a bridge for North East bands to interact, share ideas and take support from International Bands towards the global music scene as well as to bring world class shows to the North East Music Fans. The band is supposed to provide thrilling experience to the crowd by covering hit numbers from Iron Maiden. GoManipur is the official media partner for the show.

Ticket is priced at Rs.300 and would be available at Shine Travels (Chingmeirong Stadium Road), Tweety Collection (Checkon), Big Chill Foodies (North AOC) and A-Z Café, Tiddim Road.

Rk. James, Director, Oriental Pumpkin Events & Communication appeals to the people to support such International Event in Manipur and not to call any Bandh or General strike on this day.

For more information, visit: http://gomanipur.com/

Contact:
Xavier Ningthemcha
Tel: +918974602755
gomanipur AT gmail.com

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Irom scholarship for Manipuri girls – Indian Express

TehelkaIrom scholarship for Manipuri girlsIndian ExpressOn World Human Rights Day on Saturday, 39 Manipuri students were named for the Sharmila Irom Scholarship instituted by NGO Sarhad. The reason for selecting 39 students was symbolic as civil rights…


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Irom scholarship for Manipuri girls
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On World Human Rights Day on Saturday, 39 Manipuri students were named for the Sharmila Irom Scholarship instituted by NGO Sarhad. The reason for selecting 39 students was symbolic as civil rights activist Irom turned 39 this year, said Sarhad.
Scholarship for Manipuri girl students in Sharmila's honourTimes of India
Activists and supporters of Sharmila denied fast at Raj Ghat on Human Rights dayKanglaOnline
'World looks up to her, not our govt'Mumbai Mirror
Tehelka –E-Pao.net
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Manipur secretariat employees to cease-work from Dec 13 – Nagaland Post

Manipur secretariat employees to cease-work from Dec 13Nagaland PostAfter the Joint Administration Council (JAC), an apex body of the employees under Manipur government threatened not to vote in favour of Congress and CPI, the ruling partners of SPF go…

Manipur secretariat employees to cease-work from Dec 13
Nagaland Post
After the Joint Administration Council (JAC), an apex body of the employees under Manipur government threatened not to vote in favour of Congress and CPI, the ruling partners of SPF government in Manipur, employees of Manipur secretariat services

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Manipur secretariat employees to cease-work from Dec 13 – Nagaland Post

Manipur secretariat employees to cease-work from Dec 13Nagaland PostAfter the Joint Administration Council (JAC), an apex body of the employees under Manipur government threatened not to vote in favour of Congress and CPI, the ruling partners of SPF go…

Manipur secretariat employees to cease-work from Dec 13
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After the Joint Administration Council (JAC), an apex body of the employees under Manipur government threatened not to vote in favour of Congress and CPI, the ruling partners of SPF government in Manipur, employees of Manipur secretariat services

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Human Rights Day in Manipur – Nagaland Post

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International Human Rights Day was marked with the sharing of plights by 44 women victims of violence on Saturday at Manipur Press Club, Imphal. The programme was organized by Women Action for Development (WAD). “I still remember the day on which he
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Human Rights Day in Manipur – Nagaland Post

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Human Rights Day in Manipur
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International Human Rights Day was marked with the sharing of plights by 44 women victims of violence on Saturday at Manipur Press Club, Imphal. The programme was organized by Women Action for Development (WAD). “I still remember the day on which he

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Finance Minister in the Meeting with Chief Ministers of East Zone

The Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee addressed the this Meeting of CMs of East Zone States in Kolkata today. He said, “We have here today a diversified mix of Eastern states consisting of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Sikkim, Tripura and West Bengal. From the banking perspective, we have a […]

The Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee addressed the this Meeting of CMs of East Zone States in Kolkata today. He said, “We have here today a diversified mix of Eastern states consisting of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Sikkim, Tripura and West Bengal.
From the banking perspective, we have a mix of states with varying level of access to banking facilities, flow of credit to priority sectors and over all C-D ratio. State Governments and the bankers are working in close coordination to tap the potential of each State/Union Territory and promoting credit flow into various growth areas. States with a high level of co-operation with Banks have done well in availing their banking services. It will, indeed, be a great learning process to share each other’s experience and formulate appropriate strategy to approach state specific problems. Nonetheless, I would like to highlight a few issues relating to flow of credit and some other related issues.
It has been our endeavour to ensure timely availability of agricultural credit in adequate measure at an affordable cost to the farmers. A special package was announced earlier to usher in green revolution in the Eastern region. For the current financial year, we have set a target of Rs. 4,75,000 crore for credit flow to the agriculture sector. Bank have already extended credit of Rs. 2,23,380 crore as on 30th Sept,2011. During the year 2011-12, short term crop loans will be available at an attractive interest rate of 4 per cent per annum for prompt repaying farmers. It will be our earnest effort to cover all the eligible farmers. States should make efforts to generate awareness about the Scheme so the farmers can benefit from cheaper credit while the banks get timely repayment. In terms of employment generation, Micro and Small Enterprises (MSE) is next only to agriculture. This sector also plays a crucial role in furthering the objective of equitable and inclusive growth. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has set separate targets for flow of credit to MSE Sector and for micro enterprises within this overall target for MSE Sector. Last year, Rs. 4,000 crore was provided to SIDBI for refinancing incremental lending by banks to these enterprises. For the year 2011-12, as announced in my budget speech, the provision has been increased to Rs. 5,000 crore. On all India basis, the outstanding MSE credit has exceeded the target but there has been a shortfall in the share of advances to micro enterprises. State-wise performance in MSE sector also differs. While Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh and
Tripura have shown an impressive growth in credit flow, other states particularly Manipur have reflected lower credit growth. Similarly, East Zone states of Bihar, Jharkhand, Mizoram, Nagaland and Odisha could not achieve 50 per cent target of credit flow to micro enterprises within the MSE Sector; rest of the states under review have achieved the stipulated target of 50 per cent I would like to advise the State Governments to devise suitable schemes in cluster/location specific industry groups for improved credit flow. We have taken up an ambitious plan ‘Swabhiman’ for Financial Inclusion. We have set a target for coverage of 73000 habitations of the country with banking facilities by the year 2012. By the end of October, 2011, on all India basis over 45000 villages have been covered which is around 62 per cent of the target. In the States represented here today, I find that out of 23,000 villages allotted to East Zone for provision of banking services, nearly 12,000 villages have been covered by the end of October 2011, which comes to about a little over 50 per cent of the target. Therefore, the rest of the villages representing nearly 50 per cent of the target needs to be covered by the end of March, 2012. This in turn will require massive efforts on the part of state Governments and banks
particularly the RRBs. There has been significant flow of credit to Housing Sector to States in the East Zone in 2010-11. Housing loans in the states of Arunachal Pradesh and Tripura have shown a remarkable growth of 62 per cent and 45 per cent during 2010-11 respectively. I request states of Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Sikkim, & Jharkhand to focus on the growth of Housing Loans as their growth is less than 20 per cent. To further stimulate growth in housing sector, in my budget speech, I have liberalized the existing scheme of interest subvention of 1 per cent on housing loans by extending it to housing loan upto Rs.15 lakh where the cost of the house does not exceed Rs.25 lakh. States should popularize the scheme among the targeted beneficiaries.
With regard to the Credit Deposit (CD) Ratio, I find that all East Zone States are having lower CD Ratio in comparison to 60 per cent benchmark. CD ratio in relation to States of Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar, Meghalaya, Nagaland and Tripura are less than 30 per cent. I request, particularly, the Chief Ministers of these states to use the forum of SLBC meetings effectively and take pro-active action to ensure that the CD Ratio in their States is improved.
Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) are playing an increasingly important role in the growth of rural economy. I am happy to note that out of 82 RRBs functioning in the country, 80 RRBs have rolled out the CBS. These institutions will soon be a part of National Electronic Funds Transfer (NEFT). I am also happy to note that all the 22 RRBs functioning in the East Zone states are participating in the NEFT system through their sponsor bank. With this all the RRBs in the country will be in a position to provide facility to their customers to remit funds across the country. As regards, financial support, the Government of India in 2010-11 has announced scheme of supporting 40 weakest RRBs. 13 RRBs have been provided recapitalization support during 2010-11 and 2011-12 to the tune of Rs. 354.64 crore, half of which has been contributed by the Central Government. The ten State Governments of the Eastern region are now required to release Rs. 198.50 crore for recapitalization of 18 RRBs. I would request them to release their share expeditiously.
We have been encouraging expansion of RRBs in terms of opening new Branches. To improve the coverage of RRB, 269 branches of RRBs will be opened by March 2012 and 539 branches will be opened by March, 2013 in the Eastern Region. I request the State Governments to extend their full supports for expansion of branch network of RRBs.
Apart from expansion of banking facilities in rural areas there is also a need for improving insurance penetration in rural areas. I notice that a number of districts, especially, in the North Eastern States are not having a single branch of Insurance companies – either Life or non life. For instance, out of 194 Districts covered under review today, 53 districts do not have any Branch. Similarly, out of 56 NE Districts, 31 do not have any Branch. I am instructing LIC and Non-life Insurance Companies to ensure that all Districts have at least one Branch or a satellite office during the coming year. We have been popularizing insurance coverage of rural poor through various schemes as a part of Financial Inclusion. Aam Admi Bima Yojana (AABY) and Janashree Bima Yojana (JBY) are important insurance schemes of the Government of India meant to support the rural landless households, rural and urban poor and informal workers and their families.
The coverage under these insurance schemes needs to be improved. Government has introduced a co-contributory voluntary pension scheme – “Swavalamban” with effect from September 2010, under which Central Government contributes Rs. 1000 per account per annum for an annual minimum saving of Rs. 1000 and upto Rs, 12000 per annum.
The coverage so far at the country level is about 3.65 lakhs under the scheme. The State Governments should take benefit under the scheme and should bring all the workers in the unorganised sector under the ambit of Swavalamban Scheme.
Delay in the implementation of projects, particularly in the infrastructure and manufacturing sector, not only deprives the economy of its benefits, downstream investment and resultant employment generation, it also make the projects vulnerable to time and cost overrun and thereby impacts their viability. In my recent review, it has come to my notice that implementation of a number of projects are held up due to regulatory approval. I would request the Chief Ministers to pay personal attention to this aspect and review the status of approvals in large projects in their states. CMDs of the PSBs have been advised to approach the State Governments for expediting the approvals in projects financed by them.
E-payment is another area where I would seek the cooperation of the Chief Ministers. As you are aware all Public Sector Banks are almost completely on the core banking platform. All the RRBs, barring a few, have also rolled out CBS and soon be a part of NEFT. Since the required system for paperless transmission of funds is in place, the States should introduce mandatory e-payment for its various transactions such as payment to its employees, contractors, etc. There are large number of schemes both by the Central Government and State Governments where cash benefits are transferred to the beneficiaries. Under the financial inclusion plan under implementation, banking services are expanding rapidly. I would urge the Chief Ministers to shift to electronic benefit transfer in all villages which have been covered with banking services in a time bound manner. Government of India is keen to expand and strengthen the branch network of banks in eastern states, particularly in the north eastern states. Out of 69 unbanked blocks in NE region, 27 blocks were covered with banking services by 30th November, 2011. The remaining 42 unbanked blocks are in the states of Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur and Nagaland. I would urge the banks to extend the banking services to these remaining blocks also by 31st March, 2012. Government has also directed that in the under banked districts, the banks shall open a regular brick & mortar branch in habitations with population of 5000 and above. In the North Eastern Region, 47 Districts do not have a Clearing House and 8 Districts do not have a Currency Chest. Government is pursuing to ensure that all the Districts of N-E Region have atleast one Currency Chest and Clearing House each in all the districts, I am happy to note that eleven clearing houses will be operationalised by March, 2012 of which 5 will be in the North East States. Similarly, three currency chests will be established by March, 2012, of which one will be in Assam. However, Government will ensure that the currency requirement of all the districts in NE region are adequately met. To conclude, the Eastern States have immense potential. The need, therefore, is to identify the opportunities and recognize the challenges to work towards a sustainable and inclusive growth of the region supported with greater penetration of the formal financial sector.

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Ershad to govt: Discuss dam issue with India – Bangladesh News 24 hours

Bangladesh News 24 hoursErshad to govt: Discuss dam issue with IndiaBangladesh News 24 hoursIf India refuses, we will go to the international court for justice," Ershad said at a road rally during his long march from Dhaka towards Sylhet to protes…


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Ershad to govt: Discuss dam issue with India
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If India refuses, we will go to the international court for justice," Ershad said at a road rally during his long march from Dhaka towards Sylhet to protest construction of the Tipaimukh project in the Indian state of Manipur.
B'desh for joint study on cross-border dam in IndiaHindustan Times
Tipai issue to go to int'l court, if needed: ErshadDaily Star Online

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Businessman cheated of Rs 8 lakh by two servants – IBNLive.com

Businessman cheated of Rs 8 lakh by two servantsIBNLive.comPTI | 05:12 PM,Dec 10,2011 Mumbai, Dec 10 (PTI) A manhunt has been launched for two servants working with a businessman who escaped with a cheque valued at Rs 8 lakh and got it encashed before …

Businessman cheated of Rs 8 lakh by two servants
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PTI | 05:12 PM,Dec 10,2011 Mumbai, Dec 10 (PTI) A manhunt has been launched for two servants working with a businessman who escaped with a cheque valued at Rs 8 lakh and got it encashed before fleeing to their native state Manipur, police said today.
Man cheats employer of Rs8 lakhHindustan Times
Businessman cheated of R 8 lakh by two servantsDaily Bhaskar

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Father son kidnapped in Manipur – IBNLive.com

Father son kidnapped in ManipurIBNLive.comPTI | 04:12 PM,Dec 10,2011 Imphal, Dec 10 (PTI) A father and his son were kidnapped from a government office in Imphal East district of Manipur by suspected militants, official reports said today. The watchman …

Father son kidnapped in Manipur
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PTI | 04:12 PM,Dec 10,2011 Imphal, Dec 10 (PTI) A father and his son were kidnapped from a government office in Imphal East district of Manipur by suspected militants, official reports said today. The watchman of Irilbung water supply, identified as S

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Suspected militants attack houses of politicians in Manipur – IBNLive.com

Suspected militants attack houses of politicians in ManipurIBNLive.comPTI | 04:12 PM,Dec 10,2011 Imphal, Dec 10 (PTI) Suspected militants exploded two powerful grenades at the houses of two politicians in Manipur but no casualty was reported, police sa…

Suspected militants attack houses of politicians in Manipur
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PTI | 04:12 PM,Dec 10,2011 Imphal, Dec 10 (PTI) Suspected militants exploded two powerful grenades at the houses of two politicians in Manipur but no casualty was reported, police said today. Sources said the suspected militants hurled a grenade at the

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Manipur HSLC 2012 Time Table And Details

The Manipur HSLC 2012/ Manipur BSEM Class 10 exam (High School Leaving Certificate Examination, 2012) commences on 24th February 2012. The Board of Secondary Education Manipur has published the time…

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The Manipur HSLC 2012/ Manipur BSEM Class 10 exam (High School Leaving Certificate Examination, 2012) commences on 24th February 2012. The Board of Secondary Education Manipur has published the time…

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