CSOs concerned

Sadar Hills civil society organizations including Kuki Inpi, Sadar Hills, KSO, Sadar Hills, TSA, Sadar Hills and KWU, Sadar Hills today expressed deep concern over the deplorable road condition of National Highways in the State Source The Sangai Exp…

Sadar Hills civil society organizations including Kuki Inpi, Sadar Hills, KSO, Sadar Hills, TSA, Sadar Hills and KWU, Sadar Hills today expressed deep concern over the deplorable road condition of National Highways in the State Source The Sangai Express

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Social activist calls for a logical conclusion to ILP issue

Imminent Social Activist of Ukhrul District Hungyohong has ardently called for a logical conclusion in the ongoing agitation spearheaded by JCILPS demanding implementation of the Inner Line Permit System ILPS in the State Source Hueiyen News Servi…

Imminent Social Activist of Ukhrul District Hungyohong has ardently called for a logical conclusion in the ongoing agitation spearheaded by JCILPS demanding implementation of the Inner Line Permit System ILPS in the State Source Hueiyen News Service R Lester Makang

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Tangkhul bodies decry ‘misinterpretation’

The Tangkhul Katamnao Long, Imphal TKLI and Imphal Tangkhul Shanao Long ITSL have expressed regret over the alleged deliberate misinterpretation of Tangkhul women’s participation in the protest against the State force brutality and killing of Sapam…

The Tangkhul Katamnao Long, Imphal TKLI and Imphal Tangkhul Shanao Long ITSL have expressed regret over the alleged deliberate misinterpretation of Tangkhul women’s participation in the protest against the State force brutality and killing of Sapam Robinhood by ‘valley based organisations and media’ Source The Sangai Express

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Rabina Sanjit remembered

Joint Action Committee against the brutal killing of Thokchom Rabina and Chungkham Sanjit and Working Committee of the ApunbaLupon Thursday jointly observed the 6th death anniversary of Rabina and Sanjit at Lamyanba Sanglen, Palace Compound Source H…

Joint Action Committee against the brutal killing of Thokchom Rabina and Chungkham Sanjit and Working Committee of the ApunbaLupon Thursday jointly observed the 6th death anniversary of Rabina and Sanjit at Lamyanba Sanglen, Palace Compound Source Hueiyen News Service

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199 families displaced in CCpur flood

A day after heavy rain triggered flash flood in Churachandpur town, about two hundred families, as per official records, have so far been displaced and are being provided shelters in two relief camps Source The Sangai Express S Singlianmang Guite

A day after heavy rain triggered flash flood in Churachandpur town, about two hundred families, as per official records, have so far been displaced and are being provided shelters in two relief camps Source The Sangai Express S Singlianmang Guite

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Service suspension

All Manipur Inter State Bus Association has decided to suspend all its passenger services on July 24 showing solidarity to the State wide steering off stir of different transporters’ in support to the ongoing pro ILPS stir Source The Sangai Express

All Manipur Inter State Bus Association has decided to suspend all its passenger services on July 24 showing solidarity to the State wide steering off stir of different transporters’ in support to the ongoing pro ILPS stir Source The Sangai Express

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Schools open but low attendance

Although some private schools have resumed classes from today in compliance with the decision of the All Manipur Recognised Private Schools Welfare Association AMRPSWA , attendance in most of these schools was low Source The Sangai Express

Although some private schools have resumed classes from today in compliance with the decision of the All Manipur Recognised Private Schools Welfare Association AMRPSWA , attendance in most of these schools was low Source The Sangai Express

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Sadar Hills dismayed with deplorable highway conditions

Sadar Hills Civil Society Organizations including Kuki Inpi Sadar Hills, KSO Sadar Hills, TSA Sadar Hills and KWU Sadar Hills on Thursday expressed deep concern over the horrible road condition of National Highways in the state Source Hueiyen News S…

Sadar Hills Civil Society Organizations including Kuki Inpi Sadar Hills, KSO Sadar Hills, TSA Sadar Hills and KWU Sadar Hills on Thursday expressed deep concern over the horrible road condition of National Highways in the state Source Hueiyen News Service

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Isak Swu critical, Nagaland prays

Isak Chisi Swu, co founder of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland Isak Muivah NSCN IM , is being treated in New Delhi for kidney ailments, doctors said today Source The Sangai Express IANS

Isak Chisi Swu, co founder of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland Isak Muivah NSCN IM , is being treated in New Delhi for kidney ailments, doctors said today Source The Sangai Express IANS

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TUDU to cease work today

Thoubal District Transporters Union, Thoubal will stop servicing on July 24 from 4 am till 5 pm extending support to the ongoing mass movement to implement Inner Liner Permit System in Manipur Source Hueiyen News Service

Thoubal District Transporters Union, Thoubal will stop servicing on July 24 from 4 am till 5 pm extending support to the ongoing mass movement to implement Inner Liner Permit System in Manipur Source Hueiyen News Service

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Assam, Manipur laggards – E-Pao.net

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Prepak cadre held: Police

IMPHAL, Jul 23: The Imphal East district police commando apprehended a lace corporal of PREPAK while conducting counter insurgency operations in general area of Khurai Chairen Thongkhong. A statement issued

IMPHAL, Jul 23: The Imphal East district police commando apprehended a lace corporal of PREPAK while conducting counter insurgency operations in general area of Khurai Chairen Thongkhong.

A statement issued y PRO Manipur Police, RK Tutusana, has identified the arrested individual as Maibam Radhesyam Meitei alias Foren, 31, son of M Sanatom Meitei of Uyumpok Makha Leikai.

It said that he was arrested near Khurai Popular High School on July 20 adding that he was involved in extortion of money from Government offices, general public and private firms for raising party fund.

A case has been registered at Porompat police station and investigation is going on, it asserted.

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Iron bridge along Motbung `“ Pukhao road collapses

KANGPOKPI, July 23: The iron bridge over the Imphal River along the Motbung `“ Pukhao road, the only rural road connectivity in the entire area had been collapsed yesterday early

KANGPOKPI, July 23: The iron bridge over the Imphal River along the Motbung `“ Pukhao road, the only rural road connectivity in the entire area had been collapsed yesterday early morning.

The 70 feet (approx.) long Iron Bridge has been the only connectivity for the entire populace particularly the farmer community for their survival.

Speaking to media person this evening at Motbung, SL. Lamthang, Chairman, Motbung VA alleged that the concerned department failed to maintained quality in the construction of the bridge ignoring the importance of it for the people.

Drawing the attention of the local MLA Ngamthang Haokip, who is also the IFCD Minister and the concerned PWD department SL. Lamthang continued that due to the collapsed of the bridge Bolkot, Thingsat, Pukhao area and other villages has been totally cut off from other the world and render tremendous hardships to the farmers`™ community.

The VA Chairman of Motbung urged the state Government and the concerned PWD department to restore the bridge at the earliest possibility in the interest of the people.

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JCILPS ready to extend deadline for new bill, but with a rider

`Suspend personnel involved in Robinhood`s death; provide written assurance to incorporate five-point recommendation` IMPHAL July 23: The Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System has decided to extend its deadline

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Peoples convention on ILPS at Iboyaima Shanglen on 23 July 2015 . Photo : Athouba Khuraijam

`Suspend personnel involved in Robinhood`s death; provide written assurance to incorporate five-point recommendation`

IMPHAL July 23: The Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System has decided to extend its deadline for a new bill to monitor the unabated influx of outsiders into the State for a month following an intense five hour long brainstorming with the public and other leaders during a public consultative meeting.

The meeting convened to pool public opinion and suggestions on the present impasse between the State government and JCILPS was held at the Iboyaima Shumang Leela Shanglen and organised by the committee.

More than 500 individuals participated in the intense discussion which was moderated by senior journalist Irengbam Arun.

The meeting commenced with the observance of a 2-minute silence in memory of Sapam Robinhood who was killed in police action to control a student rally on July 8.

At the end of the meeting the committee and those attending jointly resolved to extend the deadline set for the government to draft a new bill provided the government is ready to meet certain conditions.

The first of the conditions arrived at was for the government to pass the new bill before August 15 and that the government would provide a written insurance that it will incorporate the five points which were earlier recommended by the JCILPS to the government during the preparation of the now withdrawn Manipur Regulation of Visitors, Tenants and Migrant Workers Bill 2015.

Another condition was immediate suspension of the police personnel involved in the death of Sapam Robinhood and constitution of a judicial enquiry.

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Peoples convention on ILPS at Iboyaima Shanglen on 23 July 2015 . Photo : Athouba Khuraijam

However, the meeting also resolved that people`s movement will continue until the new bill is passed by the Manipur Legislative Assembly.

Moderating the discussion, Arun explained that the purpose and the imperative need of the consultation was to streamline the future course of the movement.

He also observed that the last bill which stands withdrawn now following much public outcry was a misleading and mockery of the public demand.

He also explicitly asserted that the movement is not anti-non domicile and public should also be mindful/considerate of sensitive conducts and inconvenience due to instant impositions of bandhs, general strikes etc.

JCILPS co-convenor BK Moirangcha in his key-note address said for almost three years now, since November 2012 to be precise, the JCILPS has been campaigning for a legislation to legally safeguard the rights of the people of Manipur.

Several speakers from different fields of expertise also shared the platform to express their views on the present movement with the core concerns of almost all speakers centering on the alarming tripling of non-indigenous population of the State and the indigenous people`s shrinking ownership of resources especially land.

Executive members of the JCILPS also detailed the five-point recommendation which has already been submitted to the government and further sought a consensus on the points from those attending the meeting.

It was also observed during the meeting that the wave of support in the ongoing movement has come from the ordinary laymen including women groups, senior citizens, local clubs, individuals, CBOs and CSOs.

Leaders and representatives of the United Committee Manipur, All Manipur United Clubs` Organisation, Information Center for Hill Areas, Manipur also attended and placed suggestions on the present movement.

Several speakers also raised issues on the need to re-open educational institutes, which have today become the major casualty sufferers during any movement in the State.

One of the speakers, Dr Khomdon Lisam voiced his concern about the absence of a guiding constitutional expert in the present drafting committee constituted by the government to prepare the bill.

People`s Action for National Democratic Movement (PANDAM) president Yumnamcha Dilip Kumar also raised concern over the trust deficit of the public on the present government and its tactics, ever since the latter `betrayed the public.`

He further suggested opening up of a communication channel between the JCILPS and the government to ensure that the five-point recommendation is incorporated in the bill this time.

Titular king of Manipur Leishemba Sanajaoba implored the government to empathise and acknowledge the popular sentiment of the people and safeguard `our identity.`

He continued that the government should constitute a well represented drafting committee which will be acceptable to the public and incorporate the recommendation of the JCILPS.

He also sought penalty for the police personnel involved in the action which led to the death of Sapam Robinhood.

Meanwhile, another speaker questioned as to why the government failed to utilise the Law Secretary, the Advocate General or a constitutional expert for drafting such an important law.

Senior citizen Dr Arambam Lokendro also asserted that JCILPS being the representative of the public has the right to be informed about the progress of the drafting process of the bill and on the status of the five points.

The government drafting committee should also accommodate further suggestions that evolved from public consultations, he observed.

He suggested few actions for the government to restore the trust of the people, which include constituting a judicial inquiry on the death of Sapam Robinhood, extending official invitation to JCILPS, and drawing up ILPS or a similar law to safeguard the indigenous people in the State.

He also shared his concern about the national media projecting the movement in a different light.

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National Highways in State present pathetic pictures of misery, agonises Sadar Hills CSOs

KANGPOKPI, July 23: Sadar Hills Civil Society Organizations including Kuki Inpi Sadar Hills, KSO Sadar Hills, TSA Sadar Hills and KWU Sadar Hills today expressed deep concerned over the depilated

KANGPOKPI, July 23: Sadar Hills Civil Society Organizations including Kuki Inpi Sadar Hills, KSO Sadar Hills, TSA Sadar Hills and KWU Sadar Hills today expressed deep concerned over the depilated road condition of National Highways in the state.

Speaking to media person this evening at Kangpokpi Sadar Hills CSOs secretary Information Lamcha Chongloi said that it has been a matter of great concern to the public of the Manipur that the disgraceful condition of National Highways in State are still not satisfactory to give a hassle free smooth riding presenting a perfect pathetic picture of untold miseries of the commuters as well as laissez-faire attitude of the concerned contractors while tendering in a much low rates quoted to get the works.

He continued that there may be numerous reasons for the concern PWD and BRO to explain why the National Highways in the State do not resemble those in other States.

However, to the non technical general public the main reason for the sorry state of National Highways in Manipur is the improper execution of the sanctioned works and unrefined maintenance of the highways, further added Lamcha Chongloi.

He also said that it is evidently visible to the public that PWD/BRO is not taking up any prompt action to mend the potholes when they are small and not financially a burden to the concerned departments.

The Sadar Hills CSOs secretary Information further said it is to everyone`™s knowledge that quality as well as quantity is not stringently adhered to during implementation of any works under PWD, BRO and PMGSY in any part of the State.

Sadar Hills CSOs in its endeavour towards improvement of the condition of roads in Manipur has been taking up the matter very seriously and it came to its notice that the much low rates quoted by the contractors while trying to get the works at the time of tendering is one of the major factor for the improper execution of work asserted Lamcha Chongloi while adding that this is because the supervision staff also fails to strictly maintain quality control measures over the contractors during the execution works.

Consequently, the public are losing their valuable money at the behest of the Engineers and the contractors Lamcha Chongloi added.

Therefore, the CSOs in Sadar Hills appeals to the prospective tenderers of National Highways not to quoted unreasonably low rates to get the works in future while urging the engineers of PWD/BRO to properly supervise the work irrespective of the rates quoted by the contractors.

While resolving to firmly supervise any new work taken up on National Highways to ensure the contractors and engineers are not making fool of the public Sadar Hills CSOs also cautioned that any contractors who obtained any works programme through low rates tendering will not be allowed to execute the works programme so as to avoid low quality maintenance.

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