A 38 year old man was shot at his own residential gate by some unidentified persons at Laipham Khunou in Imphal East district last midnight Source The Sangai Express
A 38 year old man was shot at his own residential gate by some unidentified persons at Laipham Khunou in Imphal East district last midnight Source The Sangai Express
Read more / Original news source: http://e-pao.net/ge.asp?heading=16&src=201211
Two films on anti military act campaigner Irom Sharmila Chanu’The Silent Poet in International competition section upto 40 minutes’ and ‘SOS in international information section’among four from restive Manipur have been selected for the 12th Mumbai Int…
Two films on anti military act campaigner Irom Sharmila Chanu’The Silent Poet in International competition section upto 40 minutes’ and ‘SOS in international information section’among four from restive Manipur have been selected for the 12th Mumbai International Film Festival MIIF , 2012 Source The Sangai Express
Read more / Original news source: http://e-pao.net/ge.asp?heading=8&src=201211
A major training camp of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland Isak Muivah faction was unearthed and destroyed at Longbo village, camouflaged deep inside jungle in Tirap district of Arunachal Pradesh, a sensitive area bordering China and Myanmar…
A major training camp of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland Isak Muivah faction was unearthed and destroyed at Longbo village, camouflaged deep inside jungle in Tirap district of Arunachal Pradesh, a sensitive area bordering China and Myanmar Source The Sangai Express Agencies
Read more / Original news source: http://e-pao.net/ge.asp?heading=14&src=201211
The Kuki Independence War Memorial Committee organised the 94th anniversery of Kuki War of independence today at Kuki Inpi Source The Sangai Express
The Kuki Independence War Memorial Committee organised the 94th anniversery of Kuki War of independence today at Kuki Inpi Source The Sangai Express
Read more / Original news source: http://e-pao.net/ge.asp?heading=7&src=201211
A newly constructed multipurpose community hall has been inaugurated at Sagolband Meino Leirak by Young Pillars Union today Source The Sangai Express
A newly constructed multipurpose community hall has been inaugurated at Sagolband Meino Leirak by Young Pillars Union today Source The Sangai Express
Read more / Original news source: http://e-pao.net/ge.asp?heading=12&src=201211
At least nine women sustained injuries in police crack down on a mass rally taken out at Thanga today against burning down dwelling huts and the Loktak Protection Act Source The Sangai Express
At least nine women sustained injuries in police crack down on a mass rally taken out at Thanga today against burning down dwelling huts and the Loktak Protection Act Source The Sangai Express
Read more / Original news source: http://e-pao.net/ge.asp?heading=6&src=201211
Nepali Sahitya Parishad Manipur NSPM in coordination with Bhasha Divas Ayajak Samity, Maohing observed the 19th Language Day on December 18 at Community Hall of Maohing, informed a release issued by NSPM Source The Sangai Express
Nepali Sahitya Parishad Manipur NSPM in coordination with Bhasha Divas Ayajak Samity, Maohing observed the 19th Language Day on December 18 at Community Hall of Maohing, informed a release issued by NSPM Source The Sangai Express
Read more / Original news source: http://e-pao.net/ge.asp?heading=10&src=201211
Contending that the Okram Ibobi Singh led Congress Government has unholy nexus with various underground outfits, national president of the Bharatiya Janata Party BJP Nitin Gadkari has asserted that if voted to power investigation would be ordered aga…
Contending that the Okram Ibobi Singh led Congress Government has unholy nexus with various underground outfits, national president of the Bharatiya Janata Party BJP Nitin Gadkari has asserted that if voted to power investigation would be ordered against corrupt SPF Ministers for initiation of punitive legal action Source The Sangai Express
Read more / Original news source: http://e-pao.net/ge.asp?heading=5&src=201211
The KRA which is a party to the tripartite talk involving the Government of India, Government of Manipur and several Kuki UG groups is likely to face the music for raining bullets at a function attended by Chief Minister Okram Ibobi and his Council of …
The KRA which is a party to the tripartite talk involving the Government of India, Government of Manipur and several Kuki UG groups is likely to face the music for raining bullets at a function attended by Chief Minister Okram Ibobi and his Council of Ministers Source The Sangai Express
Read more / Original news source: http://e-pao.net/ge.asp?heading=1&src=201211
In addition to uprooting 5588 poppy plants, AMADA has destroyed drugs worth Rs 16,86,39,318, claimed its secretary organisation K Meghachandra Meetei Source The Sangai Express
In addition to uprooting 5588 poppy plants, AMADA has destroyed drugs worth Rs 16,86,39,318, claimed its secretary organisation K Meghachandra Meetei Source The Sangai Express
Read more / Original news source: http://e-pao.net/ge.asp?heading=4&src=201211
Arms smugglers based in China are supplying weapons to insurgent outfits in the northeastern states through Myanmar or Bangladesh, Defence Minister A K Antony informed the Lok Sabha today Source The Sangai Express Press Trust of India
Arms smugglers based in China are supplying weapons to insurgent outfits in the northeastern states through Myanmar or Bangladesh, Defence Minister A K Antony informed the Lok Sabha today Source The Sangai Express Press Trust of India
Read more / Original news source: http://e-pao.net/ge.asp?heading=13&src=201211
With most of the ponds filled up to reclaim land and put up for sale or for usage as construction sites, residents of Imphal are currently gripped with serious problem of drinking water shortage following complete cease in water supply to protest killi…
With most of the ponds filled up to reclaim land and put up for sale or for usage as construction sites, residents of Imphal are currently gripped with serious problem of drinking water shortage following complete cease in water supply to protest killing of a PHED caretaker and his young son some days back Source The Sangai Express
Read more / Original news source: http://e-pao.net/ge.asp?heading=3&src=201211
While dismissing news report on his impeachment as baseless and completely unfounded, Hmar People’s Convention D president Lalhmingthang Sanate said in a statement ‘I am the president of HPC D and will remain the president, if it is the will of God…
While dismissing news report on his impeachment as baseless and completely unfounded, Hmar People’s Convention D president Lalhmingthang Sanate said in a statement ‘I am the president of HPC D and will remain the president, if it is the will of God’ Source The Sangai Express
Read more / Original news source: http://e-pao.net/ge.asp?heading=9&src=201211
Despite steely resolve to curb the human instinct, emotion betrayed her as the sister of martyred Indian soldier Major Laishram Jyotin shed tears inconsolably when the gentle winter breeze swayed the curtains to uncover the bust of the army Medical Cor…
Despite steely resolve to curb the human instinct, emotion betrayed her as the sister of martyred Indian soldier Major Laishram Jyotin shed tears inconsolably when the gentle winter breeze swayed the curtains to uncover the bust of the army Medical Corps Officer before its official unveiling at the Red Shield Division bastion at Leimakhong today Source The Sangai Express
Read more / Original news source: http://e-pao.net/ge.asp?heading=2&src=201211
In all 21 cadres of three underground groups namely NNC, NSCN Unification and PREPAK have reportedly approached the Red Shield Division with the request to merge them with the National mainstream and shun the course of violence and terror by laying d…
In all 21 cadres of three underground groups namely NNC, NSCN Unification and PREPAK have reportedly approached the Red Shield Division with the request to merge them with the National mainstream and shun the course of violence and terror by laying down their arms Source The Sangai Express
Read more / Original news source: http://e-pao.net/ge.asp?heading=11&src=201211
Taking due notice of the all pervading issue of global warming, which has been aggravated by extensive deforestation, MLA Haokholet Kigpen of Saitu AC has appealed to the people to develop Tumunjang Khullen village as a model green village by planting …
Taking due notice of the all pervading issue of global warming, which has been aggravated by extensive deforestation, MLA Haokholet Kigpen of Saitu AC has appealed to the people to develop Tumunjang Khullen village as a model green village by planting trees and plants all around the village Source The Sangai Express
Read more / Original news source: http://e-pao.net/ge.asp?heading=15&src=201211
Holiday ManipurKanglaOnlineBy Bishwajit Singh Okram Lack of adequate infrastructure and support system betray tourists visiting Manipur for holiday, writes Bishwajit Okram about a recent holiday to Manipur.. Manipur is a multicultural and multi ethnic …
|
Holiday Manipur
KanglaOnline By Bishwajit Singh Okram Lack of adequate infrastructure and support system betray tourists visiting Manipur for holiday, writes Bishwajit Okram about a recent holiday to Manipur.. Manipur is a multicultural and multi ethnic state. … |
Read more / Original news source: http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNGqBBzWe88FioZrMcEwC1N_ye99tA&url=http://kanglaonline.com/2011/12/holiday-manipur/
By Bishwajit Singh Okram Without development and supporting infrastructure, why should tourists come to Manipur?… more »
By Bishwajit Singh Okram
Holiday Manipur
Without development and supporting infrastructure, why should tourists come to Manipur?
Lack of adequate infrastructure and support system betray tourists visiting Manipur for holiday, writes Bishwajit Okram about a recent holiday to Manipur..
Manipur is a multicultural and multi ethnic state. It boasts a temperate climate ranging from 0 to 32 degree cc. Its natural vegetations, abundant varieties of faunas, orchid plants and flowers are world famous. Unlike other populous parts of India, Manipur has a thin population, just less than 2.5 million in areas of more than 22000sq.km, north east of India.
I reckon, when the captain announced that the airbus was descending for landing from a height of 30Kms, I looked out through the window: there I found the place, Manipur being enveloped in a bluish-purplish coloured landscapes. This was in October end, 2011.
My list for the sight seeing was long: 1)Singda dam, the highest mud dam in India, 2) the kangla fort, 3) the barak river, the peculiar flower- Lily of Shirui hill, 3) the willong khullen stone erection, 4)Sadu waterfall of Ichum Keirap village, 5)famous pure water Loktak lake and 6) Kakching’s newly built hill garden.
I however could visit only few places with utmost difficulty.
Surprisingly, except some parts of the National Highway 39, most part of NH 39 and other state roads are still not road worthy. It is difficult to drive at a speed more than 20 to 30 kilometres per hour.
There are no handy tourist offices to assist visitors to the state. A fellow tourist was lamenting that there were no guides available even in the state capital, Imphal, who could take tourists to these places. There were no tourist buses taking tourists and going to these places, he continued. It should all be organised privately, which I did through a friend.
Taxis and private car operators are available only at the airport and bus stands in the state capital, Imphal. It is extremely difficult to call a cab or rent a car for a drive to any place.
Security is another concern. A hotel boy said that it was very dangerous to venture out late at evening or at night.
Except few hotels of 2 or 3 star standards in Imphal, these tourist spots I listed above have few night stay facility or not at all. Tourists should, therefore, not plan for night stay at these places.
My daughter was hospitalised due to a stomach infection and the doctor advised to us all: “Do not take food from street vendors and any roadside hotels.” Always carry a pack lunch or eat brunch (breakfast+lunch) before you set off for any of these places.
It means one really needs to plan and if one is lazy about planning, this is not the holiday place one should go. On the other hand one can consider holiday in Manipur as an adventure!
But one good thing is, one can visit to any doctor at any time.
Tracks leading to these actual places are mostly narrow footpaths. One requires some physical stamina to walk long and many uphill. Most of these places are suitable for young people, both single and couple. These places are not elderly and handicap friendly either.
One of the good market segments of tourism is the senior citizen segment as they have money and time. But there is nowhere any sign that managers of these places tried to tap this market. Same is with the handicap tourists’ market segment.
Someone said that the first Prime Minister of India, Pt Jawaharlal Nehru, had admired Manipur as Switzerland of India sometimes in the middle of 20th century. Today we are in 21st century post a decade, if Nehru were alive; one would wonder what he had to say in this high tech era. Perhaps, he must have seen Manipur from the top in his prime minister’s helicopter.
Not every ordinary tourist like me could afford a chopper though!
Manipur has many hot tourist spots and it is beautiful on the whole. It is only the development of the place and supporting infrastructure that are missing. But for a tourist, it is not worth spending a cent visiting this place, at this present situation.
Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/12/holiday-manipur/
Imphal, Dec 19 NNN: The KNO/KRA (Kuki Revolutionary Army ) on Monday claimed it shot and injured a man late last night for allegedly involving in extortions from public using names of various militant organizations and warned him that he will be awarded capital punishment if he does not surrender before the group within 24 […]
Imphal, Dec 19 NNN: The KNO/KRA (Kuki Revolutionary Army ) on Monday claimed it shot and injured a man late last night for allegedly involving in extortions from public using names of various militant organizations and warned him that he will be awarded capital punishment if he does not surrender before the group within 24 hours.
Kamlim Khongsai of Gallom village in Senapati district was shot at by cadres of KRA around 10:30 pm at Khongsai village in Imphal East district.
A gang led by Khongsai involved in many cases of extortions from various government departments using names of various militant groups, particularly Kuki Revolutionary Army, its publicity secretary T. Simte told Newmai News Network over telephone from an undisclosed location on Monday.
Simte also said Khongsai continued his anti social activities and did not heed to the party despite warning before he was shot and wounded by KRA.
Giving a stern warning, Simte said KRA will kill them if Khongsai and his gang involves in further extortion and refuses to surrender before the party within 24 hours.
He also maintained that KRA has been working for the good of the society so it would not tolerate any anti-social elements.
Read more / Original news source: http://manipur-mail.com/kra-claims/
Imphal, Dec 19 NNN : The Zeliangrong Baudi, Manipur (ZB) has expressed unhappiness over the move of the Secular Progressive front (SPF) cabinet (Manipur govt) intiating for the banning of the Naga apex body United Naga Council (UNC) as an “unlawful organization” under Prevention of Unlawful Activities, 1967, and termed it as “communal and biased […]
Imphal, Dec 19 NNN : The Zeliangrong Baudi, Manipur (ZB) has expressed unhappiness over the move of the Secular Progressive front (SPF) cabinet (Manipur govt) intiating for the banning of the Naga apex body United Naga Council (UNC) as an “unlawful organization” under Prevention of Unlawful Activities, 1967, and termed it as “communal and biased step” towards the Naga community.
Zeliangrong Baudi said in case the SPF Government feels that United Naga Council is an unlawful organization then what about the entire valley based civil societies like United Committee Manipur (UCM), All Manipur Clubs’ Organization (AMUCO), All Manipur Students’ Union (AMSU), Manipur Students’ Federation (MSF) which were instrumental in burning Manipur assembly and Indian national flags and ransacked properties on large scale while protesting the “Cease-fire without territorial limit” in 2001.
ZB added the AMSU had banned all educational institutions in the State for almost four months in 2009 to protest the fake encounter that resulted in the killing of Sanjit and Rabina Devi which in turn the Government had to change academic calendar of the troubled year and annual examinations were also conducted in February/March 2010.
It also attacked the SPF Government saying large number of weapons and militants were found at official quarters of ministers and MLAs in Babupara, Imphal besides one of the SPF ministers shot the Advocate General of Manipur causing serious injuries to him in December 2009. It said a minister’s son also killed a civilian in March 2011. Recently, five persons, including vice president of a regional party in the State were apprehended along with arms which were reportedly belonged to some militant groups, the Zeliangrong Baudi alleged..
Questioning that how many of them have been booked and declared unlawful by the State government, ZB said they (valley based NGOs) were not declared unlawful because they belong to “dominant community”, adding that if the UNC is declared unlawful organization then it can be taken that it is so because it belongs to the Nagas.
ZB said it will not remain silent to such “communal policy” of SPF Government and further cautioned the Zeliangrong public to remain alert for any eventuality in the near future.
Read more / Original news source: http://manipur-mail.com/zb-against-ban-on-unc/
