Manipur News

LAMKA, Jun 22: The 9th Henglep sub-division felicitation of meritorious students, 2015 which is sponsored by MLA Manga Vaiphei and organised by the Kuki Students`™ Organisation, Churachandpur was held today at the Kangvai Community Hall.

Students who secured 70 percent or above in the Class X and XII exams conducted respectively by the Board of Secondary Education, Manipur and Council of Higher Secondary School Education and those who secured 75 percent or above in the class X and XII exams conducted by the CBSE were felicitated.

The programme was also attended Henglep MLA Manga Vaiphei, KSO, CCpur president Haupu Haokip and KSO, Henglep ex president Lamboi Haokip as chief guest, functional president and guest of honour respectively.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2015/06/meritorious-students-of-henglep-feted/

IMPHAL, June 22: Reacting to the news report published in some local dailies today wherein the Maoist Manipur alleged that the Department of Hindi, Manipur University had tarnished the image of MU on the issue of apparent plagiarism in four Ph.D. theses submitted through the department during the period 2001-09, Prof H Subadani Devi Head Department of Hindi, MU has clarified that any Department of the University including the Department of Hindi cannot award Ph.D. degrees on its own.

In a statement, the professor made it clear that award of Ph.D. degrees to Ph.D. candidates are done only by the Authorities of Manipur University in terms of the relevant Ph.D. regulations of the University.

The referred four candidates obtained their Ph.D. from Manipur University under the provisions of the Manipur University Ph.D. Regulations (Redrafted) 2001. Within the provisions of this regulation, many bodies of Manipur University at different levels namely, Departmental Research Committee of the Department of Hindi, Committee of Advanced Studies and Research of the School of Humanity, Board of thesis examiners and Viva-voce team of examiners were involved in the processes leading to award of Ph.D. degrees, it said.

The issuance of forwarding certificates from the Supervisor contained in the four theses is as per requirement of Clause 12 of Manipur University Ph.D. Regulations (Redrafted) 2001 and they were issued against submission of the candidates`™ Declaration statements. Even though the certificate contained a statement that the thesis embodies the candidate`™s original work, the onus for any form of irregularity found in the theses, will be solely on the concerned candidates because, the works belong to the candidates, it further clarified.

Stating that the issue raised by the Maoist Manipur regarding the apparent plagiarism found in the four theses is a matter already filed in the High Court of Manipur by Kh Jacko Meitei vs Manipur University under PIL Case No. 8 of 2015, the professor in the statement appealed to the concerned brethren of the Maoist Manipur to come to sense and understand the real situation and wait for the verdict of the court.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2015/06/mu-professor-refutes-maoists-claim-on-plagiarism-in-phd-theses/

THOUBAL, June 22: In an embarrassing incident, unidentified miscreants sneaked into the sacred Ibudhou Pakhangba Temple at Uyal Mamang Ching, Thoubal district in the intervening night of June 20 and 21 and took away money kept inside a box.

The money that the miscreants looted after breaking the box was donated by devotees who came to the temple for worshipping.

Addressing a press meet at the complex of Ibudhou Pakhangba Temple today in connection with the incident, secretary of Ibudhou Pakhangba Thougal Lup N Surmangol Meitei said that incident has left villagers of Uyal and nearby villages disappointed and furious.

He further said that the act of the miscreants is an insult to one`™s religion and its followers.

The temple is a sacred place where thousands of people from different places visit every year on the auspicious occasion of Cheiraoba to seek blessing and well being, he continued.

Stating that to break door and window of a temple and steal its properties is a sinful act which is highly condemnable, he suspected that the act may have committed by some vested persons to create animosity amongst different communities.

He recalled that there had been an instance in the past where some unidentified persons stole a fog light erected on top of the temple.

The secretary of the religious group said that a written statement will be submitted to Thoubal Police Station at the earliest to arrest those involved in the unfortunate act at the earliest.

He also said that Umang Lai Kanba Lup (UKAL) will be apprised about the incident that took place in the temple.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2015/06/miscreants-sneak-into-temple-loot-money/

IMPHAL June 22: From a historical perspective World War II battles in Imphal can be viewed for the positive consequences as it marks the end of colonialism, despite the sufferings endured. It was a liberating phase for the entire colonized world which indeed shaped the façade of modern Manipur, expressed State Works and Transport minister Dr Kh Ratankumar Singh.

He was speaking as the chief guest during the ceremony of the 71st Anniversary Battle of Imphal World War II at Manipur State Film Development Society.

Our experiences and rich exposures have been enhanced by the team which relentlessly continues to rediscover the places and relics of the battles, he said.

It has also expanded our knowledge and significance of the battles fought in our land and increased the tourism potential, he said and at the same time jubilantly highlighted the progress made in air and land connectivity of the State with the outside world.

The dream of becoming an ultimate tourist destiny is becoming a reality due to the concerted efforts of all concern, he asserted.

The government will continue to extend all possible help to explore the opportunities and potentials of tourism in Manipur, he added.

The function was jointly organized by Manipur Tourism Forum, 2nd World War Imphal Campaign Foundation, Department of Tourism.

It was also attended by Parliamentary Secy (YAS & Tourism) M Prithviraj Singh; Director Tourism Shyam Lal Poonia and Manipur Tourism Forum president Dr Th Dhabali Singh.

A memorial stone was erected today at Keithelmanbi Military colony to mark the three-month long Imphal siege in 1944.

Delivering the keynote address, 2nd World War Imphal Campaign Foundation founder Yumnam Rajeshwar said `Described as one of the greatest battles of the Second World War, the decisive battles of Imphal and Kohima during World War II were named as Britain`™s greatest battles in 2013 by the National Army Museum in England.`

For the last six years, Second World War Imphal Foundation has researched exhaustively through classified war dairies, war maps, war memos and excavating battle sites. Thus, discovering more battle sites and since the last two years we are recognized as a branch of the Burma campaign society London, he asserted.

He said, our group has been recognized as a fore runner in promoting State Tourism.

Last year the commemorating celebration of 70th anniversary was held for more than three months and was attended by several dignitaries including ambassadors and diplomats from various countries, he said adding that this was a leap to showcase Manipur as a war pilgrimage destination.

Narrating the events that led to the three months long Imphal siege he said, all the military requirements like food, clothing, medicine, fuel, armaments were either airdropped or air supplied according to official records.

In addition to these 12000 reinforcements were flown in and 10000 sick and wounded were flown out. 150 loaded aircrafts were flown in daily to assist the military during the period through the six airstrips. This scale of air supply is considered as one of the greatest air supplies during the Second World War. Such was the scale of the battle which occurred in the State 71 years ago, he said.

He related, on this day in 1944, a patrol of the first battalion 17 Dogra Regiment under the Fifth India Division marched north from Imphal to meet the patrol of the Second column light infantry of the British Second Division moving south from Kohima.

They met at Keithelmanbi and Imphal Dimapur road was thus reopened ending the three month long siege, he said.

The place was accurately established through official photographs newly discovered aerial recognized images. It marks the defeat of the Japanese as well as the road reconnection for Imphal, he said.

There are about 18 surviving war veterans in the State and we are privileged to be joined by six of them today namely Lalbiaka Lushai, Manjathang Zou, Lalminthang, Thangsham Baite, Mangjathang and Lalhmingthanga Lushai. They are all above 90 years and came all the way from Churachanpur, he said.

They were honoured with mementoes on the occasion. Silent condolence was also held for all the departed soldiers of the 2nd World War. Video messages across the world were shown and the film `Imphal 1944`™ by Junichi Kajioka was also screened on the occasion.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2015/06/ww-ii-reaching-imphal-a-boon-in-disguise-for-state-tourism-minister-ratan/

IMPHAL, June 22: In a surprising turn of event today, two students, involved in a verbal conflict with a Village Defense Force personnel, snatched the service weapon of the personnel and handed it over to the concern district Superintendent of Police.

The incident occurred about a hundred meter from the Imphal East district police headquarter near the Porompat Water Supply along the Lambui Road.

Sources informed that some VDF personnel on frisking and checking duty at the spot stopped the two students for checking.

During the exercise, a VDF personnel gave his mobile phone to the students and asked them to dial a number at which the students replied that they were in a hurry and ask him not to act in that manner, sources said.

This resulted in a verbal argument between the two students and the VDF personnel, however, when the students saw that the personnel was unable to even hold his service rifle properly, they snatch it and took it to the SP, Imphal East, sources added.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2015/06/students-seize-vdfs-service-rifle-hand-it-to-sp/

IMPHAL, June 22: The Republic of Myanmar has lodged a protest against construction of structures near the international boundary pillar no 78.

According to highly placed sources, the protest was conveyed in the form of a protest note from the Republic of Myanmar, Ministry of Foreign Affairs seeking removal of the structures which it termed as `illegal constructions`™ near border pillar no 78.

The note was received on May 10, the source said.

The director (BM-II) Government of India Ministry of Home Affairs Department of Border Management has instructed the State chief secretary to look into the matter and clarify the Myanmar claims.

The note from the Myanmar government said the officiating commandant Tamu Myanmar has filed an official protest against construction of two urinal blocks and a garbage disposal bin in the general area of Tamil Sangam Temple near border pillar no. 78 at Moreh in Manipur, the source continued.

It also said that a combine Myanmar team comprising of SP Tamu district, Town administrator Lt Phya Ko Zin, Nu (304) I IL district staff officer U Yan Naing Tun, staff officer (GAD Tamu) U Ye Zaw Min and Myuma Wadi administrator Usaw Kham had conducted a ground checking on May 8, 2015.

Myanmar has pointed out that the team found one garbage disposal brick tank measuring (8x7x3) feet and two urinal blocks measuring (7×6 ½ x 3 1/2 ) each constructed with permission of the government of India.

The note, according to sources also mentioned that the local Tamil community had began construction in the first week of May this year and in this connection the concerned agency had convened a joint meeting with the commandant of 11 Assam Rifles during which a decision was taken to demolish the structure constructed so far and allow no further construction to take place in the area.

It also claimed that since border pillar no 78 is unsettled area, any construction near the pillar would be considered unauthorised construction and any construction activity in un-demarcated area is a sensitive matter and will evoke protest from the Myanmar side.

Myanmar has also asked the Indian government to direct the civil authorities to remove the construction work and at the same time ensure that no further construction is carried out in the un-demarcated/unsettled area in future.

Meanwhile, a directive has been issued to DC Chandel district by the deputy secretary Home government of Manipur on June 17 to look into the matter and remove any encroachment, if there is any and to furnish action taken report for further necessary action by the government of Manipur.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2015/06/myanmar-protests-illegal-constructions-in-undemarcated-border-area/

IMPHAL, June 22: A joint meeting of the 17 elected Congress candidates from the Sadar Hills Autonomous District Council (ADC) held at Hotel Imphal today has unanimously decided to re-elect Haokholal Hangshing as the Chairman of Sadar Hills ADC.

The meeting was also attended by the lone Independent candidate who elected from the Sadar Hills in the ADC Election 2015.

Haokholal Hangshing is serving as the Caretaker Chairman of Sadar Hills ADC at present. He was elected from 2-Kangpokpi District Council Constituency in the election.

It may be mentioned that 17 candidates from Congress, four from BJP, two from NPF and one as Independent were elected for the Sadar Hills ADC having 24 constituencies.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2015/06/haokholal-hangshing-reelected-as-chairman-of-sadar-hills-adc/