Manipur News

IMPHAL, May 14: `Manipur creations`™ a Manipur base hosiery garment manufacturing factory which have a manufacturing unit at Tirupur, Tamil Nadu, is setting up first ever garment factory at Phumlou Siphai, Lamphelpat.

As a promotion event of the factory, the blue wings (event management team) is organising a mega fashion event entitled `EEYONG GI TANTHA` (Rhythm of Looms) showcasing Manipur Handloom and Weavers Products- Promoting Industrial growth presented by Manipur creations on May 24 at Classic grande hotel.

Speaking to media persons during a press conference held today at Manipur press club, Kh Nishikanta Singh, Managing director of Blue Wings, said that the mega event is a project to showcase international models from Europe, Russia, America along with North-eastern Indian top models adding that they (Models) will be walking the ramp in traditional attires and designers wear of Manipur.

Vasunraz Koijam, chairman and proprietor of Manipur Creations, said that the brand `Manipur Creations`™ was recently launched following its tremendous successful trail run in the state.

It said that the brand was not about profit but to start an industrial revolution assuring jobs and promoting the region through its colourful attires.

Assuring to provide consumers with high quality products at low rate, Koijam further revealed that it is also opening chain of showroom in Imphal, Thoubal besides providing with online shopping service.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2015/05/manipur-creations-to-host-fashion-show/

IMPHAL, May 14: Manipur government has clamped an indefinite curfew in Patsoi area, as police have been unable to control acts of violence. The joint action committee formed regarding the death of two laborers called a statewide 24 hour general strike beginning midnight today. One life has been lost in the violence.

Visibly irked residents of Patsoi area condemning the murder of two masons by the KRF took out protests along the Jiribam-Imphal road since Wednesday. The mobs gathered in strength and burnt tires, wood, broke glasses, put boulders along the national highway 37 stretch from Patsoi till Keithelmanbi. Similar protest were carried out along Haorang Sabal area which comes under Lamshang police station. A church was also set ablaze at Patsoi lamkhai.

During the protests, at least five vehicles were set aflame at different areas by the agitating public. One fatality was confirmed by police during the riots. The incident happened when a shaktiman driver was passing by Khaidem area, which comes under Lamshang police station. The inter village road leading from Phayeng area is mainly a deserted road. There were four occupants riding in the lorry when they were accosted by strikers. According to sources, they were beaten up badly. The driver identifies as Semngam Haokip,40, son of Nehkam , a resident of K Songlung village sustained injuries in his head. He was rushed to RIMS hospital but was declared dead on arrival. Another victim, Nehcham, 32, son of Senthang Haokip is said to be in a critical state. The shaktiman was also burnt down later.

Due to the deteriorating law and order situation, the state government clamped down curfew from Patsoi to Keithelmanbi area, Haorang Sabal where the strikers were mainly concentrated. According to an order of DC , Imphal West, the stretch along the Jiri Imphal road from Langjing Jiri parking to Nongchup Keithelmanbi Chingkhong and all areas upto a distance of 1 km on both sides of the said stretch , movement of any person outside their residences is prohibited until further orders. The JAC formed in the regard held a meeting at Patsoi Tuliyaima Sanctuary Club and resolve to call a 24 hour general strike from today midnight. The demands included that the KRF cadres involved in the killing should be given fitting punishment and the compensation should be given to the family members of the deceased persons by the KRF, not from the state government. It also resolved to continue agitations with other organizations till demands are not met.

Owing to the situation, the NH 37 remained shut down and vehicular movement came to a standstill. Transport coming from Jiribam to Imphal and vice-versa was halted due to the agitation.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2015/05/govt-clamps-indefinite-curfew-at-patsoi-one-killed-in-mob-violence/