January 2013 – Page 32

NSCN Chief leaving Nagaland

DIMAPUR, Jan 20 NNN: Extended Christmas vacation of NSCN-IM chairman Isal Chisi Swu and the outfit’s general secretary Thuingaleng Muivah seems to be winding up in Nagaland.
Chairman Isak Chisi Swu is reportedly leaving Nagaland on January 22 while Thuingaleng Muivah may follow suit. However, the exact date when Th Muivah is leaving Nagaland is not certain.
“Our general secretary is likely to leave by the end of this month,” a senior NSCN-IM leader disclosed .
Meanwhile, it is speculated whether there could be new development in New Delhi with regard to the talks.
The two NSCN-IM leaders were to leave Dimapur on January 12 but since the ‘home-works’ got piling they had postpone their programme. Reports said actually Isak Swu and Muivah were waiting for a call from New Delhi.
A different source however said Isak Chisi Swu’s plan to leave Nagaland on January 22 for New Delhi is prompted by a ‘personnel assignment’. But still a well placed source put it otherwise.
Whatever may be the case, there have been serious speculations that a ‘fresh news’ in connection with the Indo-Naga peace process is likely soon. However, top NSCN-IM leaders continue to remain tight-lipped on the matter.

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Woman caught with drug

IMPHAL, Jan 20 NNN: A woman was caught with 14 grams of heroin (banned drugs) from Imphal today.
Rabia, 35 years, wife of Md Abdul Sammat was nabbed late this morning from Hatta Minu thing by personnel of (NAB) and recovered the drug concealed in an Amla hair oil bottle that was tugged underneath her under-garment.
OC of NAB, Ins R.K Bikramjit said . “Our personnel waited at Hatta Minuthong area from 10:30 am and at around 11:10 am, the woman came in a suspicious manner. We stopped her and frisked her by our NAB lady personnel and found the material tugged underneath her garment,” . The worth of the drug seized was not revealed. Rabia hails from Sora Maning Leikai of Kakching in Thoubal distict. She brought the drug from Moreh to be sold in Imphal market.

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PPI programme held

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Imphal, Jan 20 : The first phase of pulse polio programme was conducted today throughout the state. Polio Vaccine was administered to children between 0-5 years .
Polio booths were opened in schools, clubs and various other locations. The programme conducted by Family Welfare department will continue till February 21 .
India launched the Pulse Polio Immunization (PPI) program in 1995 as a result of World Health Organization’s (WHO) Global Polio Eradication Initiative. Under this programme, all children under 5 years are given 2 doses of Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV) in December and January every year until polio is eradicated.
PPI was initiated with the objective of achieving hundred percent coverage under OPV. It aims to reach the unreached children through improved social mobilization, plan mop-up operations in areas where poliovirus has almost disappeared and maintain high level of morale among the public.The theme “Towards a polio free world” .
Altogether 3609 booths were opened and 722 supervisors took part in the programme.
The main function was inaugurated by Ram Muivah, principal secy. Health and family welfare.
House to house campaign will also be conducted to ensure that no children is left out.
Sectors and Units under HQ IGAR(South) in association with health department organized Pulse Polio immunization programme on 20 Jan 13 at their respective locations.
40 Assam Rifles of 9 Sector administered Oral Polio drops and immunized against Polio to 1650 of children under the age of 5 years at Keithelmanbi, Singjamei, canchipur, Lilong and Andro.
44 Assam Rifles of 10 Sector conducted pulse polio immunization camp at Kamjong and Chassad villages of Kamjong sub division. Ukhrul district. The event received an overwhelming response with more than 100 children getting immunized.
27 Assam Rifles of 28 Sector organized a Pulse Polio Immunization programme on 20 Jan 2013 at Kakching and all the posts of the unit. A total of 384 children were immunized during the Camp secured them from the incapacitating Polio Mellitus.
Security Forces under the aegis of Red Shield Division conducted an Intensive Pulse Polio Immunization Camp at . Wide publicity was given to facilitate the awareness of Polio to all the villages around Noney through announcements for the last 3 days. A total of 94 children below the age of 5 yrs were given vaccines during the Immunization camp.
Rotary International , the largest private sector donor, which is spearheading Global Polio Eradication initiative organised the administration of polio drops to children below five years of age.
Till date, Rotary’s contributed worldwide is US $ 850 million (Rs. 4,250 crores) for eradication of Global polio.

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Poor People’s rights

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Imphal, Jan 20 : A one day public discussion on the deprivation of poor people’s rights organized by All Manpipur democratic women’s front was held today at Manipur Press Club, Major Khul. A Mobi president AMWJU, M. Ambrapati Leima secy. AMDWF and N. Binoy president senior citizens for society graced the occasion as chief guest, president and guest of honour.
Haridas president All Manipur transport association, Budha Luwang advisor All Manipur inter state bus service association, M. Paikhomba advocate, Radhesana All Manipur Ima Keithel semgat lup, Th. Basanta president All Manipur rickshaw drivers and pullers association also spoke .
: “The PDS items meant for the poor people are now the commodities of MLAs, underground organisations and some rich and influential people,” said A Mobi,
president of All Manipur Working Journalists Union (AMWJU).
A Mobi said that it is a common knowledge that the Public Distribution System (PDS) is not functioning well in Manipur. “But no one dares to come out in the open to speak about it
because during election times the politicians had spent huge amount of money to buy the voters,” said A Mobi. He also said that it is very hard to distinguish between the rich and
the poor in Manipur. “Any one can spend Rs 3000 for a housie ticket. Any family can dole out huge amount of money during festivities. But this does not mean that we are rich.
Somewhere down the line, our living style and system is in a mess,” said the AMWJU president. He said this is so due to bad work culture. Mobi also stated that in the past there
was a problem of exporting goods. “But these days, the concern has been that of importing goods,” he added. He then asked the people to retrospect themselves.
Senior Citizen for Society president N Binoy blamed the Central government for the mess in Manipur. “After more than 60 years of Independence, majority of the people are living in
a poor condition. This is a shameful thing for India,” N Binoy said. He blamed the system in the country. Binoy said though huge amount of money was doled out for the poor people, it never reaches the target.
N Binoy then urged the media to play a major role to rectify the ailing system.
Meanwhile, four resolutions were taken at the end of the programme. It was resolved that a ‘unified people’s struggle committee’ be set up. The second resolution has been to set up an advisory board in this connection. The third one is that if the PDS items do not reach the target by January 30, a series of protest be initiated from February 1.

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Naga betrayed by centre : NPO

SENAPATI, Jan 20 NNN: Reacting to the reported comment of Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh after the meeting with political parties at New Delhi on January 17, the Naga People’s Organization (NPO) has termed it as “dismayed and irresponsible” from the part of a responsible Centre leadership.
The NPO said it is compelled to express that, “the vindictive and communal designs” of Manipur State Government have blinded the wisdom of the Indian leadership, for which the Nagas in Senapati district feel betrayed by such reaction of the Prime Minister.
“On the pretext of addressing the molestation of Momoko case, the political parties in Manipur has invested all efforts to sabotage even the on-going Naga peace process. Such indifferent anti-Naga attitude of the political groups led by the present Ibobi led Secular Progressive Front (SPF) government is condemned and unacceptable.
The Nagas of the district while affirming its stance to support and protect the ongoing peaceful and honorable solutions will extend all out resources and collective efforts to usher in permanent peace in the State and the region.
Fully aware of the final phase of the Naga peace process and upcoming Nagaland Assembly election in February, the unwanted reaction and provocative nature of the Indian government through its agencies to arrest and issue summons of NSCN leaders is disturbing.
The NPO is in favour of solution first rather than election,” the apex Naga frontal organisation of Senapati district demanded.
The NPO added that, the Prime Minister in the past has expressed his determination to resolve the 60years old Naga issue by assuring his willingness to walk extra mile for bringing an end to the peace process, however the latest statement comes as a “shocking to the Nagas. “We expect unceasing sincerity and commitment of the Indian Government to bring an end to one of the longest and delayed settlement” said the NPO statement.
Hitting out at Manipur based organizations and political parties, the NPO stated that, opposing every peaceful and democratic move of the Nagas to resolve any issue will only widen the gap between the hills and valley populations.
“Backed by the state Government civil bodies has become the foot soldiers to counter the genuine aspirations of the Nagas and the tribals in Manipur .With media fraternity controlled and influenced under the banner of the State government and organizations thus placing a one-sided treatment to the present situation, the voices of the hill districts remained neglected and unheard,” the NPO alleged.
“Moreover, the United Naga Council (UNC) alleging the present state government as communal is vivid and visible from the one-sided treatment of the present issue and its approach to the Centre government while addressing the tribal issues of Manipur.
The destructive and repressive agenda of the state government towards the Nagas have become intolerable and beyond limitations.
Therefore, it is best advised that, the Nagas are allowed to resolve its issue by themselves through peaceful means rather than raising possibilities of achieving the solution with violence,” the NPO stated.

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Political parties must have young leaders

Congress has felt the need for grooming up young leaders. The trend sweeping across the world is projection of young leaders, who can rule their respective countries for not less than 20 years. When Tony Blair became Prime Minister of Britain he was considered Prime Minister for 16 years. But the circumstances changed his tenure as he began playing subsidiary role to the US Government and he could not fulfil the expected dream of the Britishers. Britishers know unless there is stability the pace of development will slacken. Continuity of a Government for three or four terms is required to get the fruit of development. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru described as the architect of modern India ruled the country for 12 years. If he ruled the country for five years only none would have remembered him. Because nothing can be done in a single term. India would have reached super power status 15 years back if NDA did not replace Narasimha Rao Government. His economic liberalisation policy was not followed up by the successive Government. When the fruit was about to be reaped his Government was brought down. Congress policy and programme differ from BJP led NDA. Therefore Congress party has in mind when it projected Rahul Gandhi as the next to the hierarchy line of succession that he would be able to serve the country for not less than 30 years. Dr. Manmohon Singh present Prime Minister will be 82 years next year. The situation demands he be replaced to enable him to retire gracefully. The choice naturally falls on Rahul Gandhi. Opposition parties too should learn a lesson from the Congress party. If it thinks of effecting a change of guard at the centre it must project a young leader to take on Rahul and co. But finding young leader is not an easy task. Buddha, Jesus Chris did not appear quite often. Similarly political parties functioning in Manipur also should feel the need for grooming up young leaders. The new entrants to the voters list, all young are worshippers of young and fire brand leaders. They value the voice of young leaders. They consider the voice of the senior leaders as obsolete and out of touch. All political parties must feel the change brought by time. Samajwadi Party had Akhilesh Yadav replacing Mulayam in UP. BSP has Mayawati, who is also a young leader considering her age. Trinamol Congress in West Bengal has also groomed up too many young leaders. Its leader Mamta Bannerjee is also young. It is amazing young men and women cannot be projected as leaders of political parties
in Manipur. Barring N. Sovakiran of MPP who has been appointed as interim President of MPP the others could become President of the non Congress political parties functioning in Manipur only after crossing the age of 60. This trend of waiting for someone to grow old to become a president of a political party needs to be smashed. Senior leaders can work under the young leader. Unless you have the temerity for doing that the possibility of effecting a change will be remote.

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Manipur Sanathong yet to be constructed Foundation laid in 1999 – KanglaOnline

Manipur Sanathong yet to be constructed Foundation laid in 1999KanglaOnlineJIRIBAM, January 20: The general public of Jiribam continues to wait for the construction of the Manipur Gate (Manipur Sanathong) at the Jiribam-Assam border along the National …

Manipur Sanathong yet to be constructed Foundation laid in 1999
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JIRIBAM, January 20: The general public of Jiribam continues to wait for the construction of the Manipur Gate (Manipur Sanathong) at the Jiribam-Assam border along the National Highway no 53 for which a foundation stone was laid on December 20, 1999 …

Newly formed body to campaign for PDS – E-Pao.net

Newly formed body to campaign for PDSE-Pao.netformation of the Committee was decided at a 'people's meet' organised today by All Manipur Democratic Women's Front at Manipur Press Club wherein representatives of different organisations w…

Newly formed body to campaign for PDS
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formation of the Committee was decided at a 'people's meet' organised today by All Manipur Democratic Women's Front at Manipur Press Club wherein representatives of different organisations were also present. Aimed at exposing alleged mal-practices by …

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AIR folk concert

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IMPHAL, Jan 19: The All India Radio folk music concert was today held at the auditorium hall of the Manipur Film Development Co-operation in connection with the observation of the golden jubilee of AIR. Different forms of folk music were … Continue reading →

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Lohe dismisses news report, terms it politically motivated

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KOHIMA, Jan 20 (NEPS): Former Nagaland Assembly Speaker and Adviser to Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio Zhovehu Lohe has dismissed the news item appeared in Nagaland Post on January 20 edition that he would be contesting as an “Independent candidate” in … Continue reading →

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Clarifying his decision to enter the fray here Sunday, the Adviser to Chief Minister said he had called a Press Conference at his private residence on Thursday to publicly announce to contest in the ensuing State general elections on NPF ticket, for which he had already applied.

“I had never mentioned before or after the Press Conference nor even during the Press Conference that I would be contesting as an Independent Candidate from 17 Chizami Constituency in the ensuing State general elections,” Lohe asserted terming the report appeared in Nagaland Post as “politically motivated” with an “intention to obstruct me from getting NPF party ticket by misguiding people in authority.”

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Accident victim succumbs

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IMPHAL, January 20: The victim who was injured after being struck by a Tata Truck at Lilong Tairenpokpi on Dcember 17 under Lilong Police Station has succumbed to his injuries at Shija Hospital. The deceased has been identified as Md. Wahidur (33) son of (L) Hesamudin of Lilong Makha Leikai, Lairakhong. The dead body was handed over to the family following the post mortem at JNMS, informed a source.

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Pulse Polio Immunisation program

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IMPHAL, January 20: The Intensified Pulse Polio Immunisation campaign was organized under the aegis of the Directorate of Family welfare services, Government of Manipur at the premises of the Family Welfare services, B.T. Road. Speaking at the inaugural function, K Rajo, Additional Director Family Welfare, said that a large number of people who have been infected with polio since childhood become handicapped till their old age. Adding that the concerted efforts of the Government and assisted by various agencies have helped more people to access PPI and said that India was declared as a polio free country after no child was reported to be infected with polio in the last two years.

Stating that Polio immunisation programs are organized twice a year so as to prevent children from polio infection by administering polio to children below 5 years of age, he urged the teachers and local clubs to extend support to the campaign.

Ram Muivah (IAS), Principal Secretay, Health and Family Welfare Manipur said that two drops of polio prevents a person from physical handicaps . The campaign was also taken up in various other parts of the state by different social agencies and organizations.

Meanwhile, the 69 Bn CRPF today organized a massive Pulse Polio Immunization Program at Mantripukhri today in which more than 250 children from 0-5 years were administered Polio drops. The program was inaugurated and personally administered by Mr and Mrs B.D. Das, DIGP CRPF, Imphal Range; Mr and Mrs Rakesh Kumar Singh, Commandant 69 Bn, CRPF.

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Women groups rally behind assaulted airport staff

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IMPHAL, January 20:Addressing media at a press conference held at the Manipur Press Club today noon, staff and members of the Emergency Essential Service of the Tulihal Airport, Imphal have voiced their concern and condemnation over the brutal assault of … Continue reading →

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Narrating about the incident, Geeta Maibam a Supervision staff of the EES of Tulihal airport said that contract works for cleaning the premises for the year 2013 was given to Kangjam Nilabir on December 4. Following this, he ordered all the staff working in the EES to come to his house and sign on a paper that stated that all the staff were getting 6 thousand rupee monthly while he would only be giving 3 thousand only, Geeta alleged. Nilabir asked all the staff to sign the paper in case they wanted to resume their work, she maintained. All staff members opposed the condition made by the contractor. Later on December 21, Amom Tembi wife of A Khamba of Tabungkhok Makha Leikai was brutally assaulted by the contractor Nilabir at the arrival area of the airport around 8.30 am following which she was hospitalized at RIMS.

Geeta further mentioned that the staff filed an FIR regarding the incident at the Singjamei Police Station which led to the arrest of the Nilabir but he was let free by the police without any compromise or negotiation with the assaulted victim.

Speaking at the press conference, S. Ibetombi President of the Women Association for Civic Action Kangleipak said that the incident of brutal assault to the women staff by the contractor in question is very condemnable. She asked the contractor Nilabir to come to the organization within five days of time and clarify regarding the incident without fail. She further demanded to know the intention of asking only for the women staff to come to his house for their signatures.

Accusing the police personnel of Sinjamei Police who were involved in the investigations against Nilabir of being corrupt, she asked over how much money they have would taken as a bribe from Nilabir for letting him go.

K Memchoubi of Poirei Leimerol Meira Paibi Apunba Manipur said that the action of the contractor shows that he does not have any amount of respect for women in the state. She further stated that her organization would complain to the concerned department regarding the release of Nilabir from the custody of Singjamei Police.

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Combing operation continues

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IMPHAL, January 20: Imphal East commandos conducted a combing operation at J.N. Hospital and the surrounding areas of Porompat today from 5.30 a.m. to 7.30 a.m. as a precautionary measure in the run up to the Republic Day function to be held on 26 January. During the operation, 15 persons were picked up for questioning and verifications but all of them turned out to be civilians reportedly.

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ICHAM asks SIU re-institution

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IMPHAL, January 20: The Information Center for Hills Area, Manipur (ICHAM) has demanded for a CBI investigation into the fall out of the incidents following the seizure of illegal drugs worth around one and half crore rupees by the Special … Continue reading →

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Speaking to the media at a press conference held at Manipur Press Club, ICHAM president N Rajendro said that the SIU was established on May 6 year to control and check of illegal drugs being brought in the state. “During a short period of just 9 months, the SIU has done remarkably well led by Inspector K Ranjit and was able to seize around 10 crore worth of illegal drugs which were being brought into the state through aeroplanes or by interstate bus plying in the state and from the post office.” In this situation, he said that it is very unfortunate to demolish the SIU just after a day when the SIU team seized a huge consignment of illegal drugs worth around 1.40 crore from the Tulihal airport which was brought in an Air Deccan flight from Kolkata.

Regarding the abolishing of the SIU after the major drug haul, Rajendro expressed suspicion that there might be a hand of the airport authority, the state government and some high profile bureaucrat officers of the state in the illegal drugs trade in the state and that because of them, the SIU has been abolished so they can continue to bring in more drugs.

He further said that it is very unfortunate to hear about the abolishing of a Unit which is showing results in terms of its work. “Instead of rewarding them for their achievements, the Government has instead quashed the body,” he said.

Rajendro further appealed to the state government to re-establish the SIU in the state to stop illegal drug trades in the state as many youths of the state are caught in the grips of drug abuse. He also appealed to all the ruling and opposition MLAs to raise their voices loud and clear against the illegal drug trade in the state and to work collectively for the better cause of the society.

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UKAL appeal

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IMPHAL, Jan 19: UKAL called a press conference at its office urging all concern to perform the ‘Lai Haraoba’ according to the resolutions taken by Ukal earlier.

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IMPHAL, Jan 19: UKAL called a press conference at its office urging all concern to perform the ‘Lai Haraoba’ according to the resolutions taken by Ukal earlier.

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CADA meeting

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IMPHAL, Jan 19: The CADA has said in a press release that a joint meeting of NIPCO, UPF< AMSU, CADA, UPACO, MAPI Council, Nupi Samaj, Tammi CHingmi, Macha Leima, ANUL, Thoubal DIstrict United Women’s Development organisation at the CADA office today regarding the recent disbanded SIU to be instituted again and and to bring back the Officer in charge who had been transferred, said a press release of the Coalition Against Drugs and Alcohol.

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Leela fest to resume

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IMPHAL, Jan 19: The Shumang Leela Ningtham Kumei 2012 which was stop due to the Chandel incident will resume from January 24, said general secretary of Shumang Leela Council, Sh Hemanata at a press meet held today at its office. … Continue reading →

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Debating competition

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IMPHAL, Jan 19: A state level open debating competition under the theme “Moral degradation among the youth leads to misuse of information technology” was held today at Lamyanba Shanglen, Palace Compound organized by Centre for Social Development (CSD). Anamika Heirangkhongjam, … Continue reading →

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Anamika Heirangkhongjam, Heisnam Oken and Selish Oinam stood first, second and third position in the competition.

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MSF appeals

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IMPHAL, Jan 19: The Manipur Students’ Federation has appealed the transport associations and owners to report to the MSF office during January 25 to 30 to discuss regarding the fare concession for students, said vice president of MSF Md Serajuddin … Continue reading →

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The rules and regulations regarding the transport fare shall be frame by the MSF along with general public if the transport associations and owners failed to show up during the given time period, he further said.

The student body has also appealed to give concession for students in the hair cutting rate of Rs 20 and shaving rate of Rs 10 which was decided by the labour department, he added.

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