Day: September 13, 2017

IMPHAL | Sept 13

A preparatory meeting for the district level Swachhta Pakhwara Plan, 2017 was held at the DRDO conference hall today

Presiding over the meeting, Athem Muivah, deputy commissioner, Senapati, outlined the tentative programmes for the fortnight long festival. To organise the festival effectively an organising committee was formed. The DC is the chairperson of the committee and it includes all the other stakeholders of the district. 

Outlining the programmes of the cleanliness festival which includes marathon race, debate competitions, street play, song competition etc., Athem Muivah appealed for the involvement of all the citizens of the district in creating awareness and maintaining a clean and healthy environment in the district.

He also proposed to implement “One Shop One Tree” around the main market area of the district.  A goodwill motor bike rally up to Ukhrul district was also proposed. 

The meeting was also attended by representatives of ADC, NPO, CMO, SDSA, SDWA and all the other stake holders of the district.

By A Staff Reporter 

IMPHAL | Sept 13

Villagers of Bongbal Kholen today threatened to surrender their ration cards if the authority concerned fails to distribute their due share of rice under National Food Security Act (NFSA) villagers by the end of September.

Speaking to media persons, the village authority secretary, Lalpu, claimed that the villagers have not been getting their share of rice since the appointment of new PDS agents of 46/47 Bongbal Kholen in April last.

According to him, the village which is under Saikul division has nearly 500 villagers and 40 ration card holders.

The villagers have been getting 5 kgs of rice per card at the rate of Rs. 5 under NFSA till April last but it allegedly stopped after the appointment of new agent, identified as one Khaikhokam Kipgen.

He said that the matter has been apprised to the deputy commissioner of Kangpokpi on August 21 in the form of writing. However, the district authority has not been taking up any positive steps.

The village secretary demanded an explanation whether the NFSA rice is not sanctioned by the department or misappropriated by the so-called agents of the centres.

Citing the failure of the authority to distribute the rice, he termed the ration cards as worthless and threatened to surrender the cards if the demand is not fulfilled by the end of September.

While demanding the authority to make available the rice to the public under any circumstances, he also urged the authority to lodge FIR against anyone found responsible for misappropriation.

By A Staff Reporter 

IMPHAL | Sept 13

Tamei MLA, Awangbou Newmai, clarifying that the Naga People’s Front (NPF) Manipur unit is intact opined that the report of him being removed as the party president was baseless.

Speaking to media persons today at Hotel Imphal, Awangbou Newmai, cleared the air of confusion with regards to the report of the removal president of Naga People’s Front (NPF) Manipur unit.

According to Awangbou, he was elected the NPF president Manipur along with other office bearers as per the constitution during a convention held in November 26 last.

He said that the NPF Manipur unit have been observing the leadership crisis brewing in Nagaland since November 7 and subsequent change in government. But the NPF Manipur never interfered in any of the events, he said.

Nevertheless, he contended that the NPF Manipur chose not to support any undemocratic and autocratic decision in party’s administration in order to save the party as the party is built on democratic principles following the voice of the majority.

Terming the sudden decision of Dr Shürhozelie Liezietsu, to withdraw its support from NEDA and BJP as sided and undemocratic, Newmai said the NPF Manipur strongly condemned the step.

He maintained that the NPF Manipur unit was never part of Liesietsu’s decision and already withdrew their support to Dr Shürhozelie Liezietsu and his groups.

Citing the withdrawal of support, Newmai said that the question of him being removed as NPF president Manipur unit does not arises adding that four NPF MLAs in Manipur are with TR Zeliang and 37 NPF legislators in Nagaland.

He assured that the crisis within the party will be resolved after the party convention likely to be held in September 20.

The Tamei MLA also clarified that the report of NPF lobbying for cabinet berth was false and concocted.

A press released signed by secretary of Youth Wing, NPF, Manipur, S. Augustine, reportedly removed, Awangbou Newmai from his post with immediate effect for indulging in anti-party activities by joining the dissidents MLAs following a meeting held on September 8.

The report of the press release was published in most of the newspapers and also widely circulated in social networking sites.

According to the removal order, NPF president, Shürhozelie Liezietsu removed Newmai as per power conferred to him vide Article V Section 9 with Article XIV of the NPF constitution, it said.

It further said that the removal recommendation was made by the Disciplinary Action Committee (DAC) during its meeting on September 8.

Following the removal of Awangbou Newmai, Liezietsu in exercise of his power constituted a nomination committee consisting of Alexander Pao, Honreikhul Kashum, Sehpu Haokip and Victor Nunglum as the convenor, member secretary and members respectively, it continued.

It further said that A.S. Tennyson has been appointed as acting president till the recommendation of the nomination committee is approved by the central head Quarters.

By A Staff Reporter

IMPHAL | Sept 12

National Identity Protection Council (NIPCO) today celebrated its 17th foundation day at Keishampat Yumjao Lairembi Community hall, Keishampat junction.

The president of NIPCO, Oinam Premjit, said that this council is formed under the theme “peace, integrity and unity” on September 13 in the year 2000. He said that its main aim is to work under the theme and maintain peace and stability in the state.

He further said that all organisations should have good relations, without any biased treatment by bigger organisations to smaller organisations

Associate professor of M.B. College, Homen Thangjam attended the function as chief guest and president of Indigenous Minority Organisation Manipur (IMOM), Medun Maring attended as guest of honour. Many other dignitaries from other organisations also came and witnessed the celebration.

Rhythms of Unity (Apunba Esheigee Taantha), an entertainment programme was presented during the later parts of the day.