May 13, 2013 – Page 2

Pollution cocktail Fresh bane to State’s air

Amidst the recent shocker from the global burden of disease estimates that one fifth of global deaths occur due to outdoor air pollution in India, it is only evident that the State hasn’t been spared either with recent extreme climatic phenomenon makin…

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Stir threat

The Rongmei Lu Phuam RLP and Association for the Development of Indigenous Women and Child Care ADIWCC have warned of launching agitations if the Government does not immediately submit a chargesheet against Md Basir in connection with the life atte…

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Protest staged

Besides staging a sit in protest today against the operation of service of semi low floor bus at RIMS side, the United Diesel Auto Owners and Drivers’ Union has threatened to launch stir if the Semi low floor bus doesn’t immediately cease operating alo…

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Eviction drive launched at Chingmeirong

People who have been living near IOC ‘ s Chingmeirong oil depot to the East of NH 2 were evicted after their houses and hotels were demolished by the Government today Source The Sangai Express

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Encroachers along Sangakpham Keithel, Kabow Leikai evicted

Along with declaring all those people who have settled and constructed houses in Sangakpham Keithel and Kabow Leikai areas as encroachers, the State Government dismantled all the houses today, even before the occupants could take out their belongings …

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Sailent Village seeks Govt attention

Sailent Village Authority has sought the attention of the State Government towards the miseries of Sailent villagers whose houses were burnt down recently by people from a neighbouring village over a boundary dispute Source Hueiyen News Service

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Attack decried

Perturbed at the state Home department’s inaction, several women social organizations today threatened to launch intense agitation against the recent life attempt on Mala Lisham, chairperson, Child Welfare Committee by a police constable attached to Na…

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National Monitoring team shocked over PMGSY works in interior Tamenglong

The National level monitoring team along with the State level monitoring team had visited the most interior part of Tousem sub division of Tamenglong District to inspect the developmental schemes being taken up there on May 8 Source Hueiyen News S…

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Gaikhangam exhorts Kabuis to play big role

Though Manipur is inhabited by different groups of people with different culture and tradition and followed different religions since time immemorial, all the people in the State are brothers and sisters, Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam, who also hold…

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Yamthong dedicates playground

The LS Ground, Wakan in Wakan village, Sadar Hills, which was developed by MLA Yamthong Haokip in the name of his brother late Letkhosei Haokip, was dedicated to the villagers during a simple ceremony held at Wakan village today Source Hueiyen News …

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IMC Traffic Police in mess over parking lots

Traffic Regulation Parking Committee TRPC had entrusted Imphal Municipal Council IMC the task of manning parking lots in Imphal City in 2012, but IMC is yet to take up the task officially till date Source Hueiyen News Service

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‘Peace devt should be brought simultaneously’

Tackling militancy and bringing development to the doorsteps of our people has to be a two way process wherein we should try to restore peace and development simultaneously , Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh has observed Source Hueiyen News Service

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Killing of Rishikanta CBI chargesheets two including Cdo Herojit

The Central Bureau of Investigation CBI , in the charge sheet submitted to the Chief Judicial Magistrate CJM , Imphal West, has named a commando of Manipur Police and another person as the accused in the murder case of junior sub editor of Imphal Fre…

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Union opposes bus service

Decrying the decision of the state Transport Department to start semi low floor bus service along RIMS Road, members of United Diesel Auto Owners’ and Drivers’ Union held a sit in protest from 6 am to 12 Source Hueiyen News Service

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Workshop on RTE at CCPur

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LAMKA, May 13: The Kuki Students Organization, KSO in collaboration with the NLF today held a workshop on the Right to Education (RTE) at KIC Hall, District Headquarter Tuaibuang, Lamka. The workshop was attended by representatives of various civil society … Continue reading →

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LAMKA, May 13: The Kuki Students Organization, KSO in collaboration with the NLF today held a workshop on the Right to Education (RTE) at KIC Hall, District Headquarter Tuaibuang, Lamka.

The workshop was attended by representatives of various civil society groups including the Gangte Student`s Organization (GSO); Kuki Women for Human Rights (KWHR); Manipur Alliance for Child Rights (MACR); Churachandpur District private school association (CDPSA) among others.

Speaking on the occasion, Pradeep of the MACR said that RTE is not about compulsory education to the student/ children under 14 years alone but it also implies that a compulsory commission is made by officials from the top to the bottom.

Speaking on the occasion, chief guest Langkhanpau Guiter, MDC and Chairman of the CCpur ADC lauded the contribution of the private schools that he said are responsible for the development of students in term of language development and discipline.

He also dwelt on the problem of proxy teachers in Manipur which has almost become synonymous with education in the state and added “Many people say that the proxy teacher are to be arrested, but I say that they be awarded and made regular teachers and the so called real teachers, who are not doing their duty be put into compulsory retirement”.

He further added that he had candidly opined this dispensation with the higher authorities.

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AMSGO calls for streamlining Education Dept

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IMPHAL, May 13: The All Manipur Students Guardian Organization (AMSGO)has called for strengthening and streamlining the education department by eradicating disputes. Addressing a press conference, S Sumati, Secretary AMSGO said directorate office is required to be cleansed thoroughly because its … Continue reading →

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“The injustice of the government in terms of transfer, posting and promotion policies not being duly followed in the education department since the last 20 years, is affecting the senior employees,” Sumati said.

She then added, those selected under SSA utilised in ZEO office and utilization of government teachers as AI and DI clearly shows that the education department does whatever it wants and follow no rule. The Association believes that the present education minister needs to screen the department carefully. It will become a bright and streamlined one only when all from the director of education (S) to school staffs are scaled up, she said.

Sumati continued that the employees are facing hardships as the teachers who dislike teaching utilized in zonal offices cannot complete the Manipur Government Employees List (MGEL) and Monthly Income Scheme (MIS)

She added that the abolition of joint director and additional director of Planning of education department has caused quite confusion and asked “How would a department be healthy when there is no planning?”

The education minister should work whole heartedly to produce good students for bringing a change in the society, she appealed.

The press conference was attended by N Chaoba Singh, H Borbabu, Kh Mahendra, and O Yaima Singh who are the Working President, Treasurer, Executive Member, and General Secretary respectively of AMSGO.

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Sit in protest planned with regard to Mala firing case

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IMPHAL, May 13: Representatives of various civil society groups are continuing to keep up the pressure with regard with police inaction over the incident of firing on child rights activist, Mala Lisham which took place on May 4. Addressing a … Continue reading →

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Addressing a press conference at the Manipur Press Club, Banty Golmei President of the Rongmei Lu Pham Assam, Manipur And Nagaland said that the organization condemns the attempt on the life of Mala Lisham by Md Basir Ahmad, son of Rihimuddin of Heiyangthang who is working as a constable in the Narcotics department.

She further added that the organization along with other civil society organizations will stage a protest when the accused person is produced before the Chief judicial magistrate Thoubal on 15 May.

Banty Golmei claimed that the state government has failed to file any charge sheet against the various crimes being committed in the state in general and against women in particular. She also called upon the state Home department to look up into the matter seriously and give befitting punishment to the person (s) involved in the crime.

Representatives of Association for the Development of Indigenous Women and Child Care, All Manipur Muslim Women Development and Organisation, and Chingtam United Women Association who were present at the press meet also condemned the attack on Mala Lisham and affirmed their participation in the agitations.

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NPMHR calls on PM to speed up Indo-Naga talk process

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IMPHAL, May 13: The Naga Peoples Movement For Human Rights (NPMHR) has submitted a memorandum to the Prime Minister requesting his intervention in expediting the Indo-Naga Peace talks and to immediately release all “Naga political prisioners”. It has said that … Continue reading →

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It has said that the Naga people have been waiting patiently for a solution that will end the cycle of violence and bloodshed that Nagas have gone through before the onset of the Indo-Naga peacetalks.

“However, almost sixteen years since the ceasefire, no end or honorable solution is in sight”.

It further claimed, “On the other hand, Indian state forces and its various agencies are functioning in total impunity; going against the central spirit of the ceasefire ”.

It cited, “For instance, the National Investigation Agency (NIA), on September 27, 2010, illegally picked up and arrested Ningkhan Anthony Shimray, Head of the Foreign Affairs of the National Socialist Council of Nagalim-IM (NSCN-IM) from Kathmandu International Airport on the allegation that he was to procure arms to wage war against India”.

“Significantly, Ningkhan Anthony Shimray was on his way to New Delhi on the invitation of the NSCN-IM leadership to participate in the Indo-Naga peace talks between the GOI and NSCN-IM which was scheduled to be held on September 29, 2010 at New Delhi”, it claimed.

“The NIA and other Indian State agencies in many other instances have since then arrested and attempted to apprehend key senior Naga leaders, even going to the extent of summoning leaders to the office”, it continued.

“This attempt to isolate and segregate leaders who represent the aspirations of the Naga people for peace forces us to question whether the GOI has any sincere intent to enter into any solution”, it said before adding that the Naga people have been patient; “We are persuaded that peace is the only win-win situation for both the Naga people as well as India. The dilatory tactics of the GOI and attempts to hinder any viable solution is harmful to all the stakeholders including the GOI”.

It further urged for the release of Ningkhan Anthony Shimray be released immediately.

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M Prithviraj lauds 11 players from Manipur in National football team

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NEW DELHI, May 13 (MIC): Parliamentary Secretary for Tourism & Sport of Manipur Mairembam Prithviraj here today expressed his overwhelming happiness when the All India Football Federation on Sunday announced eleven women players from Manipur for the Indian team in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup qualifiers and extended his best wishes to the Manipuri players along with the Indian team taking part in the Asian Cup for their success.

India will be playing two preparatory matches against Bahrain on May 14 and 16 respectively. India which is in Group ‘D’ will play in the first match against Myanmar on May 21, followed by Chinese Taipei on May 23 and host Palestine on May 25. The Indian team left last evening for Bahrain.

“I would like to wish everyone in general and Manipuri women footballers in particular associated with the Indian team for every success. Their hard work in preparing for the Asian Cup and their determination to achieve their maximum potential is an inspiration to us all. Out of 23-member national squad; eleven players namely Okram Roshini Devi (Goalkeeper), Ashem Romi Devi, Loitongbam Ashalata Devi, Gurumayum Radharani Devi (Defenders) , Yumnam Kamala Devi, Yumlembam Premi Devi, Dangmei Grace, Oinam Bembem Devi (Midfielders), Irom Prameshwori Devi, Salam Rinaroy Devi, Ngangom Bala Devi (Forwards) are from Manipur’, said M Prithviraj.

“It is an immense pride for all of us that Manipur has a large part in the Indian team. This has involved a huge amount of preparation at an individual level. We can look forward to their outstanding performances and pray for their success.”

“I would like to wish good luck to each and every member of the Indian team.” he further added.

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Eviction drives

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In a growing urban landscape, the news of evictions as described by state actors and the plight of people living in the contested areas is often seen as a clear-cut case of black and white. The latest case of ‘encroachers being evicted’ that is taking place at Sangakpham area currently is on of the many instances where Government action followed by years of turning away a blind eye has resulted in much angst. As many would know, akin to other public spaces in and around Imphal, the area has for long been lived by people of the area who have constructed their houses and small business establishments over quite a period of time. The construction of the illegal structures were all in public domain and being seen by members of the establishment all this while. And since, no one was taking any action against the first few encroachers, many others followed suit investing their money and setting up homes and shops and the like. Now that the Government has decided to keep the place free from encroachers, the residents are crying foul. Here, the blame must be shared equally by both parties: the public for foraying into public property and using it without seeking legal approval and the government for neglecting to take timely action. In fact the lack of timely attention is often seen as tacit approval, which leads the public into a happy state of denial and not to forget commercial interests to take advantage and take over public property gradually. Often, the people who have settled into public area use the emotional track of pointing out that they have been living in the area since a long time and that destroying their property would amount to a loss of their investment capital etc.

The issue of encroaching into public property by the public is common across the country. In crowded cities and metros, the phenomenon of pavement dwellers and slums spilling into public property and staying out for long spells is beginning to get the attention of activists who say that people are being evicted to appease only a minority of the capitalist class who enter the picture on the card of ‘development’ ‘cleanliness’ and ‘urbanization’ of course. In Manipur too and mostly in the growing urban landscapes in Imphal and other district headquarters, most areas are encroached upon. The public knowingly encroaches while the concerned department willfully looks the other way. This has been happening for a long spell with sudden spurts of the Government machinery waking up from its slumber and getting into defensive and action control mode by demolishing structures. At one point of time, the Nambul river embankment side towards the rear of the Paona bazaar was full of encroachers. In what can only be greater irony, Keishampat area, which is the pulse centre of Imphal since it leads the way to the nerve centers of the town is full of encroachers thriving on both sides of the road.

Do people encroaching on public space need Government support and rehabilitation packages? Unfortunately, the answer is a big no with the Supreme Court saying that encroaching on public property is illegal. The observations came from a Bench comprising Justices Ruma Pal and Markanday Katju in 2006 which allowed civic authorities to demolish slum clusters in New Delhi. The only concession was that it directed civic authorities to ensure that people who had been living in the contested/disputed areas from a certain stipulated time should be helped with finding alternative spaces to settle down again. Of course, forced evictions from a legally owned property is a different issue altogether and the Government can only be on its back foot if it uses its machineries at its disposal to evict people from such areas. There is a wide awning gap between legal paperwork and emotional outbursts though social and traditional forms of ownership in certain cases are also recognized as equal to legal ownership. A case in point would be how this current case of eviction would be different from the evictions of fisher community who have lived down the ages around Loktak lake. But to save the trouble, it would far be better if the citizens on their part did not venture out to public property or to property not owned by them. On its part, the Government needs to step up its role in terms of timely action.

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