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Imphal, Dec 11: Nupi Lal will be observed today. The main function will be held at Nupi Lal memorial complex. Governor Gurbhachan Jagat said in a message, “It is a great honour for me to join the people of Manipur in paying our tribute and homage to the brave ladies of Manipur who fought against the colonial rule, monopolistic trade practices and feudalism on the occasion of Nupilal Day, 2012.
The Manipuri women rose against the export of rice as there was near famine condition in 1939 as the harvest was poor and the price had shot up making it difficult for the womenfolk to keep the hearth burning. This agitation which is now known as the 2nd Nupilal is a unique historical episode of Manipur and reminds us of the courage, sacrifice and patriotism of these women. They have come out in the front whenever intractable problems descend on the State besides contributing their mite for the social and economic advancement. Later on the women tackled social evils also. When we observe Nupilal, we pay homage and tributes to those brave women, both known and unknown, who challenged the might of the British.On. this day let us also resolve to work together and harder to make Manipur a more peaceful and prosperous State, which will satisfy the souls of those who fought the Nupilal.
Chief Minister, O Ibobi said, “It is matter of great pleasure to join the people of Manipur in paying tribute to those great Imas of Manipur who fought against the British on the occasion of Nupi Lal Day, 2012. Nupi Lal is an unforgettable event in the history of Manipur. It was an occasion in which Manipuri Women exhibited to the world that they have the courage and spirit to challenge the then mightiest world power, the British. The heroic struggle of the Manipuri Women against the British is a rare occasion in the history of mankind. The Day will ever remain as a watermark in the history of Manipur.

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Majida Begum, Member of Manipur Women Commission breathed her last today . Chief Minister, O Ibobi said in a message, “She was a campaigner for women’s rights and social causes. She worked zealously towards the development of women during her life as a member of the Commission. In her death, the State has lost an eminent social reformer. I convey my heartfelt condolences to the members of the bereaved family and pray the Almighty God to give them strength to withstand this loss.
I am deeply grieved to learn about the sad demise of S. Mangi Singh, US at his residence on 11th December, 2012. Shri Mangi had a significant record of sen/ice in the field of journalism. He also served as Chairman in the Media Department of the MPCC. He earned the respect and admiration of the people for his dedication and sense of public service. In his death, the State has lost a talented journalist.I convey my heartfelt condolences to the members of the bereaved family and pray the Almighty God to give them strength to withstand this loss.

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IMPHAL, Dec 11: The United Naga Council (UNC) has appealed the Nagas to welcome the ASEAN Car Rally that is pasing through ‘Naga areas’ in the next few days time. UNC president L Adani and its general secretary Gaidon Kamei said the Nagas welcome the ASEAN Car Rally which very important for the ASEAN countries. “The ASEAN Car Rally is meaningful and a very important programme, so the Nagas warmly welcome the rally,” stated L Adani while Gaidon Kamei said, “After the Naga political issue is settled, the Nagas relation with the ASEAN countries will continue to be very important so disrupting or giving any kind of hiccup to the car rally will not serve any purpose.” The UNC general secretary then said the Nagas will not welcome any kind of blockade, bandhs or agitation during this ASEAN Car Rally.
Meanwhile, apparently reacting to the proposed Kuki State Demand Committee (KSDC) sponsored agitation after learning it from evening newspapers and electronic media, UNC president L Adani said, “The Nagas position is clear with regard to land and history.”

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IMPHAL, Dec 11 NNN: The Population Foundation of India (PFI), Manipur State Unit on Tuesday organized a ‘state exposition’ at Hotel Classic, Imphal showcasing the journey undertaken by district level networks of People Living with HIV/AIDS during the course of the Promoting Access to Care & Treatment (PACT) programme on the theme “Lead-Empower-Deliver.”
The inaugural function of the exposition was followed by an experience sharing session of PLHIV group members, a panel discussion on entrepreneurship and sustainability. Various products were also displayed by the district level network groups at the exposition.
Attending the inaugural function of the exposition, Dr Shailesh Kumar, Director, Manipur Aids Control Society (MACS) said that in the year 2011, only three persons among 99 youths who had attained the age of 18 were tested HIV positive, while in 2012, among 57 youths of the same age, only one was tested positive and it has shown that new infection of HIV has been significantly declined in Manipur.
Dr Usha, Director, District Family Welfare, Imphal West, who was also taking part at the function, said the “getting to Zero”, the international theme for International AIDS Day 2102, is possible when people use condoms in sexual contacts and conduct proper blood test during the early part of pregnancy and blood transfusion as well.
Ten stalls were opened at the exposition selling various handloom and handicrafts products of the district level network groups. Some vegetable stalls were also among them.
Dr Phunindra Babu, project director, PFI and Rupachandra, special correspondent, Seven Sisters’ Post graced the function as chief guest and president respectively.
A cultural performance by people living with HIV marked the concluding session of the function.
This year’s edition of the state exposition organized by PFI aimed on showcasing the achievements of the programme to different stakeholders who have worked under civil society-Government-private sector partnerships during the programme period.
It also aimed to share the experiences of PLHIV networks on their enhanced capacity in programme management and working towards their own sustainability and providing a platform for PLHIV to have a direct interface with the Government and private sector agencies to find out various ways of strengthening the existing models of their income generation activities. Further, the exposition aimed to initiate new models based on the capacity and interest of PLHIV networks.

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Imphal, Dec 11: Continuing the campaign for mass awareness of centrally-sponsored schemes in Manipur, a five-day photo exhibition on the theme ‘Development Initiatives in North East’ kick-started Tuesday at DC Complex, Thoubal. The exhibition which would continue till December 15 is being organized by the Field Exhibition office, Directorate of Advertising & Visual Publicity (DAVP), Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India, Imphal in collaboration with DC Office, Thoubal.
Inaugurating the five-day long exercise, T Ranjit Singh, IAS, Deputy Commissioner, Thoubal express hopes that the photo exhibition will foster the spirit of unity and brotherhood amongst the people of the North East region. Acknowledging that the development agency of the district – DRDA – is implementing various centrally-sponsored schemes in Thoubal, the deputy commissioner suggested for inclusion of development photographs of all 9 districts of Manipur in near future.
Admitting that this was the first time he had attended photo exhibition in his 22-year long service, the IAS officer was ‘appreciative’ of the exhibition, which he said will serve as a good platform for the people of the district to learn more about the various spectrum of government schemes and programs. Presiding the function, L Nabakishwar Singh, MCS, Additional District Magistrate & Project Director, DRDA, Thoubal narrated the various centrally-schemes implemented in the district such as MGNREGS, SSA, Total Sanitation Campaign, IAY, etc. Expressing optimism about the aim of the exhibition, Nabakishwar noted that ‘this exercise of showing photographs of different schemes implemented in different parts of the North East region is a good step and right direction’, while adding ‘such endeavour will attract more and more sections of the society in the right stream’.
‘This photo exhibition gives us a chance to learn and enrich our knowledge about development projects initiated by the government’ said Angam Karoung Kom, BDO/Kakching, who attended the program as Guest of Honour. Maintaining that centrally-sponsored schemes are being implemented with success in Kakching CD Block, the BDO informed that all the 15 Gram Panchayats under his jurisdiction have successfully constructed BNRGSK building under MGNREGS in 2011. He also informed that each Gram Panchayat were sanctioned Rs 10 lac each for construction of BNRGSK building. ‘Kakching CD Block is implementing centrally-sponsored schemes to the best’, admitted the Block Development Officer.
Giving the purpose of the exhibition, Dr Gin Gangte, IIS, Field Exhibition Officer, DAVP, Imphal outlined gist of various central schemes such as MGNREGS, NRHM, SSA, IAY, etc, which he said is for the welfare and benefit of the people. Saying that pictures have a lasting impression and are the best form of evidence, the Field Exhibition Officer express the hope that this photo exhibition will tell the story of what the government is doing for the welfare of the people.
He also made fervent appeal to the public to visit the exhibition so as to understand the programs and policies of the government. It may be pointed out that the Field Exhibition Office, DAVP, Imphal is extensively organizing mass campaign in the state through photo exhibition during the past ¾ months, aimed at dissemination of information about the various programs of the central government.
Mention may be made of photo exhibitions held at Mayang Imphal, Wangoi, Lilong, Lamsang, Bishnupur, Nambol, Ukhrul, Wangjing and the on-going exhibition at Thoubal, where a collection of 120-photographs from the North East region are being displayed prominently for the public. If medium is the message, then, the development photos tells the story of what the government is doing for the welfare the public!

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IMPHAL, Dec 11 NNN : The All Tribal Students Union Manipur (ATSUM) has expressed its grief over the latest orders issued in the name of the Governor of Manipur on December 7 with regard to the appointment of civil services. “The said appointment reflected serious discrepancy and discriminatory procedure which violated the government notification number 9/1/91-DP (ST/SC) Manipur Reservation of vacancies in posts and service (for SC/ST) rules, 2011 dated 17-5-2011 and the schedule-1, i.e. Method of Recruitment by direct recruitment model roster of 200 points,” the ATSUM in its memorandum submitted to the chief minister of Manipur said. The tribal student body also terms it as ‘a matter of wilful discrimination against the interest of the Scheduled Tribe candidates in the appointment and promotion.’
The ATSUM memorandum alleged that the government orders of December 7 has also violated that notification by Manipur Gazette-Extraordinary of March 6, 2012, 2-Amendment of rule 4 (2) and (3) of Junior Manipur Civil Services Rules, 2007 of clause (3) which states-the post of junior MCS (Sr Grade) shall be class-1 Gazette and the post of Junior MCS (Jr Grade) shall be class-II Gazette. ATSUM said it had earlier reminded the demand for justice in the said reservation for SC/ST on appointment and promotion in the point number 2 of memorandum to the CM on Nov 27.
“In the light of the above facts and circumstances, we earnestly beseech your high office to kindly intervene in this serious matter for dispense of justice once and for all.

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