November 20, 2013 – Page 3

Ensure priority to local candidates, say ZSF, KSO

Expressing grave concern and perturbed that many candidates from outside the district had applied for contractual engagement of staff in Watershed Development Teams WDTs under IWM programme, the Zomi Students’ Federation ZSF and Kuki Students’ Organisation KSO today issued a joint statement reiterating that local candidates be given outright priority Source The Sangai Express S Singlianmang Guite

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Universal Children`s Day celebrated

IMPHAL, November 20: The CCEF celebrated Universal Children’s Day in its centenary Hall at Wangjing on November 20, 2013 as a part of worldwide celebration of children on this Day. UNICEF (United Nations Children’s Fund) also promotes and coordinates this … Continue reading →

IMPHAL, November 20: The CCEF celebrated Universal Children’s Day in its centenary Hall at Wangjing on November 20, 2013 as a part of worldwide celebration of children on this Day.

UNICEF (United Nations Children’s Fund) also promotes and coordinates this special day, which also works towards improving children’s welfare.

The main theme of today’s celebration was “Stop violence against children”.

The message was widely accepted by the general public particularly the parents/guardians who attended the celebration.

It was on this day that ‘Declaration of the rights of the children’ was adopted by UN General Assembly in 1959 and later in 1989.

Addressing the function, L Jelshyam Singh, the founder of the CCEF said the role of both parents and teachers are important to create a learning atmosphere for these small children.

He further said that CCEF, one of the premier play group institutions located at the heart of Wangjing town, 28 km away from the capital city along the Indo Myanmar Road is committed to nurturing each child’s spirituality, academic, cultural and personal development.

By celebrating all their achievements, we enable them to recognize a sense of worth in themselves and their full potential, he said.

CCEF believes in emotional integrity and development of individual members in the society, he said.

Parents together with committed volunteers of CCEF can make a difference of our children to achieve and build a meaningful citizen in the state, he continued.

M SucilKumar, secy CDA-C, mentioned the ill-effects of corporal punishment in the schools and other institutes working in the field of children.

The ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, has recently written to all state governments to abolish the practice of corporal punishment in all educational institutions.

It is noteworthy that they have made a connection between corporal punishment and children dropping-out of school, he said before pointing out that it is an important admission.

The function was presided by L Maimu Singh, ex councillor, Wangjing Lamding Nagar Panchayat; with Soibam Birahai Singh, Associate Professor, YK College as chief guest, Moirangthem Ajit Kumar Singh, Principal, Tenths Model High School and Moirangthem Sucil Kumar Singh, secretary, Centre for Development Activities, Wangjing as guests of Honour.

The major events of the celebration included various performances by the children and giving away of gifts to the children.

Jelshyam Singh extended his heartfelt welcome and thanks to Pazy Cooperacion spain for participating in promotion of this celebration, even though they could not be physically present at the celebration.

PazyCorperacion is one of the International organizations working for peace and development and promoting school children.

They have sent some 50 packets of items (gifts) for the children)

He also extended his thanks to Principal, Tentha Model School for contributing to the celebration through sending 50 nos of exercise books and pencils for the children.

Rifleman shot dead in Mizoram

IMPHAL, November 20: A rifleman of the 6th Manipur Rifles identified as Achung Zapharine, 48, resident of Chingjaroi Khullen under Jessami Police, Ukhrul district, was shot dead last night around 9pm in Mizoram. The deceased was on election duty at Mizoram and reportedly sustained a bullet injury in head. However, detail report of the incident could not be collected till the filing of this report.

Cultural Extravaganza

The Manipur Sangai Festival, 2013 will be inaugurated tomorrow afternoon by Paban Singh Ghatowar, Union MoS (in-charge), Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region at Hafta Kangjeibung and BOAT in the presence of a respectable list of dignitaries that include two chief ministers from Myanmar, U Ye Myint of Mandalay Region and U Thar Aye of Sagaing Region; High Commissioner of Mauritius, Dr AK Jagessur and representing the host, Chief Minister of Manipur Okram Ibobi, his deputy Gaikhangam and ministers. Before its culmination on November 30, the ten-day extravaganza will feature cultural items, indigenous games, musical instruments performances by troupes from different communities of Manipur as well as cultural performances by troupes from Sikkim, Assam, Myanmar and Thailand.

For minimization of public discomfort during the festival, the administration must keep an open eye for prevention and prompt rectification of lapses that is bound to surface from time to time due to lack of coordination between the organizers and different government apparatus thus leading to chaotic situation. For instance, one of the first casualties has been the passenger vehicle service, particularly those plying along Sanjenthong. Due to unavailability of specific instructions from the authorities, till late evening today, confused passengers were left stranded at many points as terminus and alternate routes for the autorickshaws service, a major component of intra-city and inter village commutation, have not been identified. At the same, the emphasis put on easy thoroughfare to the main venue Hafta Kangjeibung, has eased the Sanjenthong to Konung Mamang Traffic Island segment as was planned, but has shifted the pressure of vehicular movement to other streets.

The smooth organisation of the festival is a prestige question for each and every one of us. Thus, the government can depend on everyone including the press to be supportive in its suggestions and comments. Whether or not the press agree with any particular decision on the operation of the event by the organisers is irrelevant to its sincere support for the success of the event. Everyone acknowledge the fact that the organisers sit in harm’s way, performing their duties for the state. We thank them for doing so. Correspondingly, the organizers should work to protect the interest of the state and should not ask for personal recognition.

General strike

IMPHAL, Nov 20: The Maoist Communist Party, Manipur has announced a 24 hour general strike starting from midnight of November 21-22 as the first step of its “People’s Resistance” for the “Indigenous Land and People”. A press statement of the … Continue reading →

A press statement of the outfit has said that the outfit is all set for the general strike and further appealed the general population to be alert saying that security forces might detonate powerful blast during the general strike.

The statement said that the movement has been launched against the act of ceding away land of Manipur to Myanmar against the wishes of the people of Manipur.

Grenade found

IMPHAL, November 20: Miscreants placed a hand grenade yesterday at around 6:10 pm on a Honda Activa parked in front of a grocery store belonging to Y Don Babu, son of Y Bhimo of Serou Bazaar under Sugnu Police station, … Continue reading →

Sources said that the grenade was left as a threat in connection with a monetary demand to the grocery store. A sit-in-demonstration was staged today at the locality in protest against the bomb threat.

Imphal Moreh road bandh

IMPHAL, November 20: As part of 48 hrs bandh on National Highways in Naga inhabited areas called by United Naga Council, a section of the NH2 Imphal -Moreh road was blocked today by the bandh supporters. Bandh supporters blocked the … Continue reading →

Bandh supporters blocked the Imphal – Moreh section of the National Highway 2 at Lamkang Khunou Village and restricted vehicles coming from Moreh and Imphal side to proceed except vehicles carrying patient and emergency services.

However, a team of IRB and Thoubal Police Commandos rushed at the spot where the bandh was enforced and made the stranded vehicles to proceed to their destination without any hindrance including the Royal Rider’s Motorcycle rally coming towards Moreh from Imphal.

However, there is no untoward incident during the bandh till filing of this report.

It may be mentioned that, the UNC has called the 48 hrs bandh on National Highways in Naga inhabited areas from midnight of 19 November in protest against non resumption of tripartite talks on Alternative Arrangement and other issues.

Condemns govt move for leader`s arrest: ATSUM

IMPHAL, November 20: Regarding the FIR registered against the president of the All Tribal Students’ Union Manipur (ATSUM) has strongly condemned the state government. The FIR was registered against ATSUM president, Thangzamuan Tombing at Tamenglong police station on Wednesday. External … Continue reading →

IMPHAL, November 20: Regarding the FIR registered against the president of the All Tribal Students’ Union Manipur (ATSUM) has strongly condemned the state government.

The FIR was registered against ATSUM president, Thangzamuan Tombing at Tamenglong police station on Wednesday.

External Affairs secretary of ATSUM (T), Thangjalun Baite said that ATSUM is fighting for the cause of tribal people which have been deprived by the government since the past many years.

Under the code name ROTO, ATSUM (T) has carried out an agitation in the hills district of the state for the second time as the government has failed to fulfill its demands.

ATSUM has been halting all the national projects in the hills districts of the state since the last few days and the agitation had entered its ninth day, he said.

Citing that the student body has been carrying out its agitation in a democratic manner and not a single violent act has been carried out, he asked why the police have registered an FIR against the president of the student body.

He further demanded a concrete reason from the government on why the FIR was registered.

The government should not test the patience of the students’ body, he said.

Library week celebration concluded

IMPHAL, November 20: The National Library Week Celebration observed by Manipur Library Association in collaboration with a number of agencies in the state successfully concluded today with a valedictory function at Manipur Press Club, Imphal. RK Anand Singh, MLA of … Continue reading →

RK Anand Singh, MLA of Naoriya Pakhanglakpa A/C and L Sabita Devi president of Manipur Library Association attended the function as chief guest and president while Dr Th Khomdon Singh, Chief Librarian and E Latakishwar Singh, Chief Librarian of State Central Library as guests of honour respectively.

During the week, MALA carried out a number of programmes at various parts of the state. The inaugural function was held on November 14 at the premises of the Meitei Artistes Association at Mongsangei, quiz competition on Nov 17 at Johnston, library awareness on Nov 19 Pravabati College Mayang Imphal and Moirang College Moirang, recitation competition on same day at Manipur Public School Koirengei and essay competition JNV Ukhrul.

Promotion of Islamic culture through library was organized at Chaobok Mairel Khul, Lilong on Nov 19.

As a part of the library week, a public library was opened by MALA at Mongsangei.

CDO nabs one KCP

IMPHAL, Nov 20: A team of CDO/Imphal East nabbed a cadre of KCP (Khagemba) who has been identified as Md Ali Shah alias Aulad, 45, son of Md Amzad Ali Shah of Keikhu Muslim Makha Leikai from Thambalkhong near Bazaar … Continue reading →

On verification, Md Ali disclosed that he joined the outfit in 2009 through Khagemba of Bishnupur side and recovered one demand letter of KCP (Khagemba) duly signed by Khagemba and one mobile handset with two SIM cards from his procession.

He further disclosed that he is involved in delivering demand letters of the said outfit at Khetrigao area under the command of Khagemba and delivered the collected money to Khagemba.

Ultra arrested

IMPHAL, November 20: A combined team of 15 AR and Thoubal Commando apprehended a hard core cadre of the proscribed RPF/PLA militant identified as Khundrakpam Toro Singh, son of Kh Lukhoi, from Thokchom Bazaar part-II, Thoubal district, at around 4:30 … Continue reading →

General strike – KanglaOnline

General strikeKanglaOnlineIMPHAL, Nov 20: The Maoist Communist Party, Manipur has announced a 24 hour general strike starting from midnight of November 21-22 as the first step of its “People's Resistance” for the “Indigenous Land and People??…

General strike
KanglaOnline
IMPHAL, Nov 20: The Maoist Communist Party, Manipur has announced a 24 hour general strike starting from midnight of November 21-22 as the first step of its “People's Resistance” for the “Indigenous Land and People”. A press statement of the outfit has …

Scrapped by Karnataka govt, honoured in Assam, Manipur – Bangalore Mirror

Scrapped by Karnataka govt, honoured in Assam, ManipurBangalore MirrorWater bodies in Bangalore are susceptible not only to land sharks but also hyacinth, which affects the quality of the water. However, the scientists of National Bureau of Agricultura…

Scrapped by Karnataka govt, honoured in Assam, Manipur
Bangalore Mirror
Water bodies in Bangalore are susceptible not only to land sharks but also hyacinth, which affects the quality of the water. However, the scientists of National Bureau of Agriculturally Important Insects (NBAII) had developed a bio-weapon and succeeded …

Manipur Day observed at 33rd India International Trade Fair – Daily News & Analysis

Manipur Day observed at 33rd India International Trade FairDaily News & AnalysisFolk dances by 10 tribes from different regions of Manipur were performed on Wednesday as part of the Manipur Day celebrations at the 33rd India International Trade Fair (I…

Manipur Day observed at 33rd India International Trade Fair
Daily News & Analysis
Folk dances by 10 tribes from different regions of Manipur were performed on Wednesday as part of the Manipur Day celebrations at the 33rd India International Trade Fair (IITF) here on Wednesday. "Manipur has several tribes, so this is the right …

Manipur Day observed at IITF – Newstrack India

Manipur Day observed at IITFNewstrack IndiaNew Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) Folk dances by 10 tribes from different regions of Manipur were performed Wednesday as part of the Manipur Day celebrations at the 33rd India International Trade Fair (IITF) here Wedne…

Manipur Day observed at IITF
Newstrack India
New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) Folk dances by 10 tribes from different regions of Manipur were performed Wednesday as part of the Manipur Day celebrations at the 33rd India International Trade Fair (IITF) here Wednesday. "Manipur has several tribes, so this …

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CISF woman constable found dead in Manipur CM’s office – The Hindu

CISF woman constable found dead in Manipur CM's officeThe HinduA woman constable of the Central Industrial Security Force hailing from Maharastra was found dead under mysterious circumstances in the residence-cum-office of Chief Minister Okram Ibob…

CISF woman constable found dead in Manipur CM's office
The Hindu
A woman constable of the Central Industrial Security Force hailing from Maharastra was found dead under mysterious circumstances in the residence-cum-office of Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh on Wednesday. The deceased was identified as Priti Diliprao …

CISF woman constable found dead in Manipur CM’s office – The Hindu

Largest tourism festival of Manipur beginning tomorrow – Times of India

Largest tourism festival of Manipur beginning tomorrowTimes of IndiaIMPHAL: The ten-day 'Sangai Festival', the largest tourism festival of Manipur showcasing its cultural heritage, eco-adventure activities, indigenous food and handicraft will b…

Largest tourism festival of Manipur beginning tomorrow
Times of India
IMPHAL: The ten-day 'Sangai Festival', the largest tourism festival of Manipur showcasing its cultural heritage, eco-adventure activities, indigenous food and handicraft will begin here from Thursday. The highlights of the festival would be the …

Rights situation in Manipur ‘deeply depressing’: NHRC – Jagran Post

IBNLiveRights situation in Manipur 'deeply depressing': NHRCJagran Post"As substantial number of complaints regarding extra judicial killings come for Manipur, we took 44 cases in Imphal, of these 44, as if now we have been unable to close…

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Rights situation in Manipur 'deeply depressing': NHRC
Jagran Post
"As substantial number of complaints regarding extra judicial killings come for Manipur, we took 44 cases in Imphal, of these 44, as if now we have been unable to close any case with a finding that the report given to us was true that this was a …
NHRC unhappy with rights situation in ManipurZee News
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Unfit commandos to be removed from Manipur police: DGP – Zee News

Unfit commandos to be removed from Manipur police: DGPZee NewsImphal: All physically unfit commandos of the Manipur police will be removed from the force to reduce its strength from 1800 to 1600, Director General of Police Mrinal Kanti Das said here to…

Unfit commandos to be removed from Manipur police: DGP
Zee News
Imphal: All physically unfit commandos of the Manipur police will be removed from the force to reduce its strength from 1800 to 1600, Director General of Police Mrinal Kanti Das said here today. A high-level committee will be formed soon to identify …