September 15, 2014 – Page 2

GNLA reiterates demand for Garoland

The Garo National Liberation Army GNLA on Monday has reiterated its demand for a separate Garoland state while also indicating that the return of their Commander in Chief C In C would not augur well for the Meghalaya Police after reports of Shira escaping India to Bangladesh, fearing operations against the outfit Source Hueiyen News Service Newmai News Network

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Just a minor incident, clarifies State Government

Regarding an altercation that broke out between two groups of students in NIT Imphal on September 11, Principal Secretary Home Dr J Suresh Babu in a statement has clarified that it was just a minor incident of misunderstanding between some students o…

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No biasness in rationalization of Govt teachers Education Minister

Contending that the ongoing rationalization process is being done with the goal to improve the education system in the State, Education Minister M Okendro has asserted that there was no biasness on part of the government regarding the rationalization process and appealed to all government teachers to refrain from calling bandh and strike as it will have adverse impact on the students Source Hueiyen News Service

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TDC demands CBI probe against DGM

Accusing the Deputy General Manager DGM of FCI regional office Imphal of conspiring to ship in rice at a higher rate rather than at cheaper rate, the Transporters and Drivers Council TDC has demanded an enquiry by CBI against the DGM Source The …

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CM calls for strengthening judiciary on AMBA’s 63rd Birthday

If the judiciary is strengthened and there is speedy justice, then for obvious reasons, people will have a second thought before committing any crime and subsequently only good things will happen in the society, Chief Minister O Ibobi stated Source …

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BJP betters INC

BJP which does not even have one MLA in the Manipur Legislative Assembly has won the by election to Kakching Municipal Council Ward No 7 at the cost of ruling Congress party Source The Sangai Express

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Cong MLAs skip crucial public meeting on Sadar Hills issue

The crucial public meeting on Sadar Hills issue organized by Kuki Inpi Sadar Hills today at Gamnom Sapormeina Community Hall resolved to have another round of meeting with elected MLAs and MDCs from Sadar Hills before taking a final decision on the cou…

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Outstanding Govt school students, teachers feted

Outstanding students of Government schools and teachers who taught them were felicitated today at Classic Hotel under the aegis of Romi Industries, Thangmeiband Source The Sangai Express

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JCILPS seeks aid, mobilizes local labour force

Stating that it is facing acute financial difficulties, the Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System JCILPS has sought monetary aid from all the people of the land who support the ILPS movement Source The Sangai Express

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RIMS authority probes Daily Wage Earners issue

The RIMS authority has launched an investigation on how 47 Daily Wage Earners engaged in the institution were utilized and how their due wages were paid Source The Sangai Express

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Bomb at Loan Chairman’s house

A Chinese hand grenade was found planted at the gate of RK Mobisana 70 , Loan Chairman of Imphal Urban Co operative Bank at Uripok Panchai Maning Leikai under Lamphel Police Station in Imphal West on September 14 around 10 Source Hueiyen News Service

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Dr KK Paul sworn in as Governor

Dr Krishan Kant Paul was sworn in as the 15th Governor of Manipur today succeeding VK Duggal Source The Sangai Express

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Dr Paul takes oath as acting Governor

Dr Krishna Kant Paul, who is presently serving as Governor of Meghalaya and also holding the additional charge Governor of Mizoram, was sworn in as the acting Governor of Manipur in a simple but impressive swearing in ceremony held at Durbar Hall of Ra…

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Public meeting on Sadar Hills with MLAs, MDCs mooted

A public meeting on the Sadar Hills issue organized by Kuki Inpi, Sadar Hills today at Gamnom Saparmeina Community Hall resolved to have another round of meeting with elected MLAs and MDCs from Sadar Hills to take a final decision on the issue Source…

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ILP demand gets outside support

In support of on going movement for implementation of Inner Line Permit in Manipur as wll as in condemnation of the anti people attitude and stand of Government of Manipur, Shillong Manipuri Students’ Union SMSU , Shillong organized a sit in protest y…

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HC rules against service extension

The High Court of Manipur has issued a ruling saying that Government officers who have retired on superannuation at the age of 60 should not be re engaged in any Government job Source The Sangai Express

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DC optimistic of transforming Chandel through MGNREGA

, Sep15 Deputy Commissioner of Chandel district Robert Singh Kshetrimayum, IAS, has expressed optimism that MGNREGA Operational Guidelines 2013 would help in bringing better development for the people of the district with the cooperation and consensus…

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New committee to work for improving Manipur related cinema – E-Pao.net

New committee to work for improving Manipur related cinemaE-Pao.netImphal, September 15 2014: A newly formed committee on development of Manipuri cinema, christened as Joint Committee Cinema Kanba Khongjang (JCCKK) has been irked by certain cinemas not…

New committee to work for improving Manipur related cinema
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Imphal, September 15 2014: A newly formed committee on development of Manipuri cinema, christened as Joint Committee Cinema Kanba Khongjang (JCCKK) has been irked by certain cinemas not properly depicting the features and characters of the …
Mnp film industry creates forum to check 'improper depiction' of stateMorungExpress

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Disconnect in connectivity

There cannot be no denying of the fact that social networking sites have brought about a huge socio-cultural change in the personal and sometimes, political space. With a ‘what’s on

There cannot be no denying of the fact that social networking sites have brought about a huge socio-cultural change in the personal and sometimes, political space. With a ‘what’s on your mind’ question that almost begs for an instant answer whose ‘likes’ or added on comments seen as opinion shaping or debate triggers, these sites have not only laid bare personal footprints of people online but also led to spaces for conflict, abuse and spewing venom. This is not to say that social networking sites do not have its benefits. Ask disgruntled consumers who have resorted to airing their grievances in public on online forums and they would tell you that more than a private complaint mechanism it is the more public complaints on social networking sites that got them the desired result. Additionally, in a not so long ago period, organizing an event involved physically sending out invitations but here again, those logged onto social networking sites will be familiar with online invitations that are replacing conventional ones through ‘event pages’ that also updates the course of things, thereby keeping those who miss being present to know about proceedings as they happen.

In a constantly connected world today, the constant demand for what is called a ‘status update’ or a peek into what one is thinking/reading/hearing/going where is leading to a breakdown in interpersonal communication according to various studies. This hardly looks far-fetched as longer durations of online presence means shutting out the real world with many relationship counsellors holding online activities for a contributing factor in the breakdown of marriages and relationships. The footprint of the online world has impacted the nature of the functioning of the media too and even shaped news flow or how events unfold. The Mumbai terror attacks in which anti-terror operations at the Taj Hotel were being beamed live on TV and updates on social networking sites is a classic example of how constant news feed and live updates botched up relief measures and impacted security measures. But the impact of constant mentions online is such that new age media practitioners are in fact being encouraged to use more and more online resources and to stay connected. Just recently, a hugely popular national newspaper got a whole lot of criticism flung their way when it came out that the management had asked its reporters and other staff to submit their account passwords so as to enable more posts about its news output. There are other equally hard to believe but true stories of national media houses that lay emphasis on the number of followers a potential employee has on the social networking sites or the one that makes it mandatory for journalists to make a mention on the agency’s news outputs on a daily basis without fail.

Of equal cause for concern is the tendency for various online forums to trigger off wild speculations. Many will say that the internet and its various social networking sites is a powerful medium to exchange viewpoints and trigger discussions, chart out plan of actions etc. On the flip side however, this same medium brings in its share of negativity and constant abuse when someone’s viewpoint is not acceptable to the other. This is clearly seen from the sheer number of people who use fake names who make life miserable for those with whom they do not agree which is not to say that people who use their real names do not get into abusing people online either through constant nitpicking or scoffing at someone’s opinion. A visit to the various web sites with a Manipur connect is a prime example of the nature and level of discussions, many of which are vitriolic in nature and extremely prejudiced; a pointer that even as we continue to be connected, there is a greater disconnect in our interactions with one another.

Leader Writer: Chitra Ahanthem

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Media should not magnify the NIT incident, says Prof Rajan

IMPHAL, September 15: The issue of scuffle between students at the hostel mess on September 11 evening in the NIT campus had flared up from a minor incident that took

IMPHAL, September 15: The issue of scuffle between students at the hostel mess on September 11 evening in the NIT campus had flared up from a minor incident that took place. But now the situation is under control and it is now returning back to normalcy.

This was stated by the chairman, Board of Governors for NIT, who is also an honorary professor at Indian Space Research Organisation, Department of Space.

Speaking to the IFP, Prof Rajan recalled how the incident had taken place. He said on September 11 evening, students who are staying in the NIT hostel campus at Langol, were queuing up for dinner as usual, suddenly some first year non-Manipuri students jumped the queue.

Prof Rajan continued, as a result a minor scuffle broke out between the students. He said a compromise was brought between the students who were involved in the scuffle, and the matter was put to rest the same evening.

The following day on September 12, some non-Manipuri students numbering around six, went to have evening snacks at Langol area as there is no canteen facility in the campus, narrated Prof Rajan. Further he said the students were attacked with sticks by some unknown persons who came on motorcycles.

Thereafter, the students ran back to the campus and started attacking Manipuri hostellers, and then an ugly brawl took place among the students, he added. Hostel authorities than called the police to control the situation; soon the police came and prevailed on the students.

Prof Rajan maintained that the students, after being attacked by strangers while having snacks outside the campus, must have misconstrued that those strangers were instigated by Manipuri hostellers following the September 11 mess incident. And also the current issue of ILP must have an impact on the minds of the non-Manipuri students, he added.

On being asked what prompted a whole delegation of the State Chief Minister, chief secretary, the DGP and other officials to visit the campus on September 13. Prof Rajan said, “I am told that the non-Manipuri students, after the incident of fracas on September 12 had informed their families and friends through mobile phones and social networking sites regarding the incidents. The families outside the State got alarmed and had approached their local MLAs and top bureaucrats, and obviously there were pressures on the State government of Manipur”.

IFP enquired Prof Rajan if his visit to the State was because of the incident, he denied and said, “I have come to attend the Board of Governors meeting which had been scheduled earlier, my presence in the meeting is required being the chairman of the board”.

Prof Rajan has appealed to the media not to misinterpret or magnify the issue as it could have serious repercussions.

During the interaction, IFP enquired about the concrete actions that have been taken up in the campus after the incident, to Dr S Birendra Singh, director of NIT Manipur. He said that a platoon of CRPF has been deployed in the campus to prevent any untoward incident.

Question was posed if the presence of security personnel in the campus, on the contrary, would disturb the mental equilibrium of the students. Prof Rajan volunteered to answer the question by himself and said the concern raised is valid, but the deployment of paramilitary personnel in the campus is a confidence building measure; and it is a temporary arrangement.

Taking the opportunity, IFP besides the issue of students fracas, asked the chairman on why the construction of physical infrastructure has been delayed in the NIT campus after acquiring land at Langol. Prof Rajan clarified that the delay has been caused because of the procedural requirements, “after all, this is a central government institute, and there is lengthy process of formalities to be fulfilled. Anyway, the CPWD is our main agent. They have already given public tender notice. Hopefully, construction work will begin by January next year”, he said.

Meanwhile, the principal secretary of Home, Govt of Manipur regarding the NIT incident has appealed to students and their parents not to panic, according to a release. It said the situation in the campus has returned to normalcy, as the govt has taken all measures required for the safety of the students.

It may be mentioned that out of 174 total students in the campus, 95 of them are from different parts of the country. Even with the situation limping back to normalcy, this reporter saw heavy presence of State Police personnel, besides the CRPF personnel inside the campus.