Day: December 17, 2017

IMPHAL | Dec

Young Paite Association Imphal Block has vehemently condemned the preventable death of MCS, joint secretary, (Finance and D.P), government of Manipur, Rachel Ngailunmoi Gwite, wife of Paukhanmung Gwite from Paite Veng, Sangaiprou, Imphal west who was declared death today at Raj Medicity.

Rachel was previously being administered at Suba Hospital for delivery on December 7 and delivered a twin on December 12 around 5 pm, said a release.  The next day she complained about a pain in her neck for which a pain relief drug was administered around 6 pm, the release informed. Soon after receiving the pain relief drug, she became unconscious and suffered a cardiac arrest, the release continued.  She was then referred to Raj Medicity by the said hospital around 8.40 pm on December 13, the release further said. However, the doctors of Raj Medicity declared about her death today around 1 pm, it maintained. 

The organisation appealed to the concerned authorities to look into the matter which was a result due to negligence and absence of proper medical care, the release added.

By A Staff Reporter

IMPHAL | Dec 17

Apunba Manipur Mela Lup (AMML) appeal to the KCP war group to lift the restriction imposed on organising mela in Manipur by the insurgent group.

Speaking to media person at the press meet held at Manipur press club today, general secretary of AMML Y. Tokendrajit said “we did not do anything during the mela (carnival) that can harm our society and we don’t have any business relationship with non-manipuris in organising  the mela’s.” He said that the mela’s are conducted under certain rules and regulation.

Having only negative connotation with the perspective of mela is very unfortunate as it also generates some source of income to organisers and promotion of handloom and handicraft product of our society, he added.

The organization appealed to the KCP war group to kindly consider and lift the restriction.

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THOUBAL | Dec 17

The chief minister of the state, N. Biren Singh today agreed to the six out of nine points that were included in the memorandum submitted by All Manipur Muslim United Club Organisation (AMMUCO).

The general secretary of AMMUCO, Md Abdul Quayum said the agitations that were scheduled to start from December 21, have been lifted as per the positive response given by the chief minister.

This was expressed in a press meet held today at Usoipokpi. He further said they went to meet the chief minister at the CM Bungalow after he expressed his wish to meet them. The representative of AMMUCO talked with the CM for more than an hour afterwards. 

The chief minster then agreed to the six points included in the memorandum and assured that they will be turned into actions soon. As for the remaining three points of the memorandum, the CM assured that they will be addressed sometime in the future. 

The organisation expressed their profound gratitude and lauded the CM for his gesture.

The six points that were addressed by the chief minister today was 1) Construction of Musafir Khana 2) To include post graduate classes at Lilong Haoreibi College 3) Construction of a monument for the Manipuri Muslims mothers who took part in the Nupi Lal 4) To include programmes for Manipuri Muslims in the daily broadcasts of AIR and DDK 5) To make WAQF board function properly and 5) to keep a place for Manipuri Muslims at the Culture University.

The organisation has further appealed that a cultural troop should be created to find out what programmes can be included in the cultural university before the fifth point is implemented. 

 A call was made by the CM to commissioner and requested for taking up investigations regarding the prevalent issues of Lilong Haoreibi College regarding the use of developmental funds provided by the government for the college.

As for the reservation of Manipuri Muslims, the CM said the matter requires detail analysis as he had been holding the post only for the past six months.

By A Staff Reporter

IMPHAL | Dec 17

Best reporter award on crime against women from gender perspective was conferred to The People’s Chronicle reporter, Sagolsem Bigyan and Huiyen Lanpao’s Bijoy Laishram today. The award carries  with it a cash  prize of Rs. 30,000.

The award ceremony was held as part of closing the ceremony of 16 days activism protesting gender based violence and book release function held at Classic Grande, Chingmeirong. It was organised by Women Action for Development along with United NGOs Mission Manipur, Centre for Social Development and Youth Forum for Human Rights.

Secretary of WAD, Sobita Mangsatabam in her keynote address said that the  women of the state are victimized  as rape and crime against women is very much prevalent.

She cited that it is because of the implementation of the  Armed Forces Special Powers Act, 1958 in the state. The act itself victimise women and gave all kinds of impunity by the armed personnel.

She acknowledged the steps and measures taken by the state government in handling crime against women by instituting a fast track court and women helpline. However she demanded that helpline should not just be a referral point but should extend it to give actual help to women victims.

She also asked the media fraternity to allot a separate reporter to cover crime news related to women and children, as she sees most media firms with no special scribe allotted for this field.

Law and legislative minister, L. Jayantakumar attended the function as chief guest. In his speech he stressed that crime against women is an important issue and need to be deliberated from every angle, especially from the police side, from the perspectives of men more.

He said that the main causes should be chalked out and accordingly find solutions for the problems of crime against women. He suggested that it would be pertinent to involve the social welfare department, law department and police so that with collective effort, problems and the recent trend of crime against women in the state can be minimized.

As part of the function, prizes were also distributed to the winners of painting, slogans, debating competition held on December 8, on the topic of ‘Khunai Ashida Thengnariba Cheitheng’ in connection to the 16 days activism protesting violence against women.

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JIRIBAM | Dec 17

Women Association for Social Economic Development (WASED), Jiribam, IKAL, Jiribam and Meitei Pangal Women Development and Welfare Association, Jiribam have vehemently condemned defamatory charges against Dr. G. Sonachand Sharma.

A release said after conducting a thorough investigation, it has been found that the Doctor is found innocent and has nothing to do with any of the allegations. The mentioned organisations have found that the charges were framed against him so that he may leave Jiribam, and appealed not to repeat such acts defamation again. The release said it would be huge loss for Jiribam if such a good doctor leaves the district.

The release further said the young doctor had been attending the needs of the poor people of Jiribam and working along with the civil society organisations of Jiribam. The district is still suffering from the lack of doctors as most of them had been transferred. If the doctor had indeed committed any of the alleged wrong doings, then the people can correct and give guidance towards the right direction.

Lastly, the people should come together to bring development for the 50 bedded hospital at Uchathol, Jiribam and work to bring in the required facilities and doctors.

By A Staff Reporter

IMPHAL | Dec 17

Kangleipak Students’ Association (KSA) today felicitated three winners of National Level Painting Competition, held on National Energy Conservation Day, December 14 at New Delhi.

The three students from the state got the top three spots in Group A of the competition. The painting was held under National Campaign on Energy Conservation, 2017, ministry of power.

Secretary of KSA, Romen Soibamcha while briefing media persons at its Keishampat office said that the students were also the winners of the state level painting competition held on November 14 at Governor’s compound. The state level competition was organised by NHPCL.

The winning students are  Yumkhaibam Sameer Singh, student of Little Bird School, Moirang, Martin Tongbram, class VI of Pitambara English High School and Daulas Lambamayum, class V of St. George High School securing the first, second and third position respectively.

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KANGPOKPI | Dec 17

Blaming the government for the incident that occurred yesterday at Haraothel, civil society organization of Kangpokpi District vehemently condemned the incident terming it as ‘violence out of issue-politicizing politicians’.

Speaking to media persons on behalf of the CSOs Kangpokpi, Thangminlen Kipgen, President, KSO Sadar Hills said that it is doubtful if this seasonal violence against the people of Haraothel is a mere coincidence as it has now become a regular affair during the onset of Christmas.

He continued that the state Government will have none but themselves to blame for any unfortunate incident as they have been continually updated and made aware and appealed to come up with a peaceful and an amicable solution for the past many months and years.

While acknowledging and appreciating the role played by DC Kangpokpi and SP Kangpokpi, Kipgen further said that the final solution rests in the hands of the present State Government and it would be wrong to blame any side of the villages for any untoward incident as they are mere puppets played in the hands of the issue-politicizing politicians.

Recalling the violence incident yesterday, KSO Sadar Hills president said that upon hearing of the ongoing incident, Kuki Inpi Kangpokpi District and KSO Sadar Hills immediately rushed to the spot discovered the facts of the incident.

He said that at around 11 am yesterday, about 5 locals of Senjam Chirang and Senjam Khunou under intoxication were seen setting the wooden bridge of Haraothel on fire and they had a good supply of oil and carried machetes and sticks.

He continued that upon seeing the burning bridge the villagers of Haraothel mostly women confronted the culprits and one lady was seriously injured after being attacked.

The situation turned ugly and the police personnel of both Kangpokpi District and Imphal West chased away the villagers of S. Chirang and S. Khunou from the site (Haraothel/Tangnaum village), he narrated while adding that gunshots were heard from the side of the two villages in the presence of police personnel only.

He also said that the injured persons were then escorted by SP Kangpokpi to RIMS for medical treatment and MLC report were taken in the presence of KSO Imphal members.

“The police personnel although succeeding in controlling the conflict, were unfortunately unable to nab any culprit involved in inciting the violence by putting up banners or by setting the bridge on fire even after witnesses were able to clearly identify those involved”, asserted KSO supremo.

He further said that it is unclear if the village of Haraothel will be secure or not as it is doubtful that the district administration of Imphal West will be able to keep its violence inciting individuals on check.

KSO Sadar Hills also condemned the news report of some electronics and print media for their alleged indistinctiveness thereby presenting the story mostly out of its context.

He said that some media house has made no attempt to present the actual cause of the conflict alleged that it was actually the premeditated plan of the neighboring villagers to set the bridge on fire and cut off the only lifeline of Haraothel village while adding that even the display of large banners and placards put up by the two villages, on the hills of Haraothel claiming it to be their ancestral land was ignored by some media.

He also clarified that the news report of dismissing the challenge petition of the Government order in connection with the allotment of land to Directorate of Youths Affairs and Sports for NSU as the person filing the petition unable to produce evidence is baseless.

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DIMAPUR | Dec 17

Former Chief Minister of Nagaland and sitting Lok Sabha Neiphiu Rio today said that he supports the recent four-point resolution on Naga political issue passed by the Nagaland Legislative Assembly.

Speaking as the chief guest at the closing function of the 5th edition of the week-long Dimapur Night Carnival at Supermarket Complex, Dimapur this evening, Neiphiu Rio said he supports to the December 7, 2017 resolution between the legislators, parliamentarians and ex-parliamentarians as well as the December 15, 2017 four-point resolution adopted in the Nagaland Legislative Assembly for an early settlement of the Naga political issue before the next Assembly elections of Nagaland slated for February/March 2018.

 “Our political issue remains unresolved for the last 7 to 8 decades. Nagas desire for settlement so that peace and development comes,” Rio added.

Neiphiu Rio then said that the Nagas are highly talented and second to none in business, “but fear psychosis exists in the minds of the people for which the full potential cannot be realised”. Rio lauded the district administration, the Dimapur Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI), Business Association of Nagas (BAN), East Dimapur Business Association (EDBA), the entrepreneurs, donors and all well-wishers for the success of the Carnival which mainly aims to promote young entrepreneurs and talented youngsters and artistes in various fields.

Recalling that the Carnival was first organised in 2013 coinciding with the 50 years’ celebration of Nagaland’s Statehood, Rio averred that Dimapur is the only commercial hub of the State and likened it to a miniature India comprising of all tribes and communities. “It is up to us how to build this city. We need to provide peace and tranquillity. We need to ensure that there is no fear psychosis. Rule of law should prevail so that investors from outside can come here and do business,” he stated. The chief guest opined that the entire Northeastern region is rich in resources but the people remain poor “because we have not exploited our natural resources, business potential and talents.

Applauding the artistes for showcasing their various talents, the chief guest also appreciated the exhibition of indigenous-themed creations by Naga fashion designers and said, “This shows that we are second to none.”

Expressing his solidarity to the business community, the MP urged upon the people to maintain peace and tranquillity, love one another, respect each other. “Let Dimapur grow as the commercial hub not only for Nagaland but also for the Northeastern region,” he added.

DC Dimapur Sushil Kumar Patel along with his lady wife, DCCI President, Akashe Zhimomi, as well as officials of the BAN and EDBA were in attendance at the closing function which was witnessed by a mammoth gathering.

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KANGPOKPI | Dec 17

Kangpokpi Town Committee today registered its resistance against ongoing survey of Kangpokpi Town under urban category by department of economics and statistics government of Manipur and petitioned their objection to the director of the department concerned.

The Kangpokpi Town Committee said that Kangpokpi Town is under the administration of the Kangpokpi Town Committee which is functioning directly under the District Council Administration, Sadar Hills Autonomous District Council, Kangpokpi.

It also pointed out that the Kangpokpi Town Committee under any circumstances has so far not received or accepted any forms of development schemes and financial grants under any urban funds.

It further said that the ongoing survey of Kangpokpi by directorate of economics and statistics, Government of Manipur under urban category is highly objectionable and the Kangpokpi Town Committee will not accept under any circumstances of such survey categorizing Kangpokpi under urban category.

It urges the concerned department to immediately intervene into the matter and initiate prompt and necessary action in the larger interest and welfare of the general public.