CBI autonomy

The Central Bureau of Investigation has been in the limelight in the wake of the Supreme Court’s criticism of the government for influencing the CBI report in the coal blocks allocation scam. Many allege that it is being used by those in power for the wrong purpose. It has however done many laudable jobs. The […]

The Central Bureau of Investigation has been in the limelight in the wake of the Supreme Court’s criticism of the government for influencing the CBI
report in the coal blocks allocation scam. Many allege that it is being used by those in power for the wrong purpose. It has however done many laudable jobs. The problem exists in the slow process of the cases handled by the CBI. Inspite of the allegations one should understand that when any group wants a fair probe there is a demand for CBI probe. The issues are multifacated. We want the CBI to be fully autonomous and strengthened so that it can perform well and dispense justice. The police work in the whole country has suffered a lot and we need a strong body to investigate to high profile and sensitive cases which will work independently. Any organisation can not exist on its own and it has to be linked with the government in some way or the other. It also can not act as a loose weapon . it has also to be controlled and properly managed. It has to be answerable and accountable. It is heartening that the government has acted fast Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh has formed a Group of Ministers (GoM) headed by Finance Minister P. Chidambaram to decide the plan of action to insulate the investigating agency from external influence.Besides Chidambaram, the GoM has External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid, newly-appointed Law Minister Kapil Sibal, Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari and Minister of State for Personnel V. Narayanasamy as members.According to reports, the GoM will deliberate on ways to further strengthen CBI’s autonomy and safeguard it from any kind of outside interferences.The government’s move came after the Supreme Court had called the CBI “a caged parrot” that “speaks in its master’s  voice” after the investigating agency admitted in an affidavit that Ashwani Kumar, who quit as the Law Minister on Friday, and senior officials of the Prime Minister’s Office and the coal ministry had made certain changes in the report on the allocation of coal blocks.The apex court, which reserved its harshest words for the CBI, calling it a “caged parrot with many masters”, stressed the need for the CBI to operate independently of the political establishment.”You are not a constable or head constable. You are a premier investigating agency and must learn to work under pressure. It (probe) is not a collaborative exercise between the CBI and ministry officials … It is a sordid saga of many masters and one parrot,” it said. The government should not have waited for the reprimand from the Apex Court.

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Drivers beaten up for protesting police demand

IMPHAL, May 14 NNN : Three truck drivers injured after they were reportedly beaten up by police commandos as they negotiated on an unreasonable money demand made by the commandos who were on duty in front of Patsoi Police Station last night. Meanwhile, Manipur Drivers’ Welfare Association (MDWA), Highway Truck Owners’ Welfare Organisation and All […]

IMPHAL, May 14 NNN : Three truck drivers injured after they were reportedly beaten up by police commandos as they negotiated on an unreasonable money demand made by the commandos who were on duty in front of Patsoi Police Station last night.
Meanwhile, Manipur Drivers’ Welfare Association (MDWA), Highway Truck Owners’ Welfare Organisation and All Manipur Inter-Bus Service Association strongly condemned the erring Manipur Police commandos on Tuesday for severely beating up three truck drivers who refused to pay money to them in front of Patsoi Police Station last night.
Police commandos who were on duty stopped the three goods laden trucks in front of Patsoi Police Station in Imphal East yesterday night and asked the drivers to pay Rs 500 each and then they started thrashing them when the drivers told them to take Rs 100 each as they did not have enough money, MDWA general secretary M Tomba told mediapersons at the Press Club here.
Flanked by representatives of Highway Truck Owners’ Welfare Organisation and All Manipur Inter-Bus Service Association, Tomba said that two drivers have gone deaf after the beating.
The victim drivers were identified as Md Sultan, Joy Namoijam and Md Doulat Khan.
They were returning from Jiribam which borders Assam in the Imphal East after loading rice and cement from there.
The erring police commandos snubbed the idea of freeing them even after the beating but instead they forcibly took Rs 300 each from the victimised drivers, Tomba alleged and further said that the drivers accompanied with the handymen admitted themselves to Regional Institute of Sciences (RIMS) for treatment.
He added that the three organizations condemn this incident and demand punitive action against the erring commandos.
Tomba also informed that a memorandum has been submitted to the Home Minister urging him to take appropriate action against the commandos responsible for the beating up of the three drivers.

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Devolution of power will not disturb power structure : Gaikhangam

IMPHAL, May 14 MNS Agencies: Deputy chief minister Gaikhangam rubbished today the allegation that tribal ministers and MLAs will be left powerless if power is decentralised to the Autonomous District Councils (ADCs). Gaikhangam was addressing the inaugural function of a two-day seminar on “Rights of District Councils and their Function” at Tribal Research Centre, Chingmeirong […]

IMPHAL, May 14 MNS Agencies: Deputy chief minister Gaikhangam rubbished today the allegation that tribal ministers and MLAs will be left powerless if power is decentralised to the Autonomous District Councils (ADCs).
Gaikhangam was addressing the inaugural function of a two-day seminar on “Rights of District Councils and their Function” at Tribal Research Centre, Chingmeirong here.
He pointed out that absorbing in illegal activities while demanding rights harm the Government’s developmental activities and noted that the state will be able to join the development pace if different hierarchies like the members and other machineries beginning from Panchayat level to Parliament level work with earnestness.
He said, “The allegation that all the tribal ministers and MLAs will be dwindled if power is given to the District Councils is groundless.”
The Deputy Chief Minister, also holding the Home portfolio, then added that after a long 20 years gap the state Government had conducted the District Councils election recently, but it is really unfortunate that it has been unable to make changes in the old system in the councils that existed before the election.
The Government is considering making changes in the system, he also informed. All the chairmen and members of the District Councils expressed unhappiness over the Government’s repeated negative response towards decentralisation of power to the councils even after more than one year has elapsed since the election.The issue of protecting tribal rights in Manipur was deliberated today by tribal intellectuals on the first day of the two-day seminar today christened as “District Council & It’s Function In The Protection of Tribal Rights” organized by the Tribal Research Institute, government of Manipur at the Auditorium of the Institute at Chingmeirong, Imphal.
Deputy chief minister of Manipur Gaikhangam said the government is putting its maximum effort to uphold the tribal peoples’ rights and recalled how the elections to the Autonomous District Council (ADC) was held three years ago after a gap of 20 years. “Conducting of elections to the ADCs was part of the state government’s effort to uphold the tribal peoples’ rights,” said the deputy chief minister.
Gaikhangam then said that the elections to the Village Authorities in the hill districts are about to complete. “Once these elections to the Village Authorities are done, the government will find it easier to function while ensuring better governance with a shift to a participatory and decentralized system of government,” the deputy chief minister added.
Sadar Hills ADC chairman Haokholal Hangshing, Senapati district ADC chairman R.S. Henry, Churachandpur district ADC chairman V. Langkhanpau Guite, Ukhrul district ADC chairman John Raleng, Tamenglong district ADC chairman G. Soihem Haomei and Chandel district ADC chairman Lhukhosei Zou also participated in the two-day seminar as guests of honours. SK Dev Verman IAS, Commissioner of Tribal Affairs and Hills, government of Manipur also attended the programme as the function president.
Resource persons of the seminar are Advocate Siamzading Valte and Advocate R. Daniel, Manipur High Court.
Dr. Vareso Ningshen Associate Professor of LMS Law College, Imphal and Dr. R. Horam Associate Professor moderated the event.
Meanwhile, on the sideline of the programme, deputy chief minister Gaikhangam who also holds the portfolio of Home affairs urged the media not to magnify the ‘quit notice’ of Churachandpur district. He dismissed that it was done by a handful of miscreants. He was referring to the leaflets asking the Meiteis to quit Churachandpur few days ago.
Gaikhangam then reiterated that those police personnel indulged in drug trafficking be dealth with drastic actions.

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NPF is symbol of Naga unity, says Abonmai

Naga Peoples’ Front NPF has been working for Naga integration, said NPF, Manipur State secretary Athuan Abonmai while NPF, Manipur State president Soso Lorho said, NPF is the symbol of Naga unity but many do not realise this fact Source Hueiy…

Naga Peoples’ Front NPF has been working for Naga integration, said NPF, Manipur State secretary Athuan Abonmai while NPF, Manipur State president Soso Lorho said, NPF is the symbol of Naga unity but many do not realise this fact Source Hueiyen News Service Newmai News Network

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After drugs, Zarda worth Rs 152 crores seized

A team of Thoubal District Police jointly led by Inspector A Khelendro Singh, OC of Pallel Police Station and SI Kh Niranjoy Singh of Pallel Police Station have seized Zarda worth more than Rs 1 Source Hueiyen News Service

A team of Thoubal District Police jointly led by Inspector A Khelendro Singh, OC of Pallel Police Station and SI Kh Niranjoy Singh of Pallel Police Station have seized Zarda worth more than Rs 1 Source Hueiyen News Service

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TSLD urges CWC Ukhrul

The Tangkhul Shanao Long, Delhi TSLD or Tangkhul Women Union, Delhi has said the Child Welfare Committee CWC , Ukhrul should expeditiously open fixed deposit accounts for each child till they reach the age of 18 Source Hueiyen News Service Newm…

The Tangkhul Shanao Long, Delhi TSLD or Tangkhul Women Union, Delhi has said the Child Welfare Committee CWC , Ukhrul should expeditiously open fixed deposit accounts for each child till they reach the age of 18 Source Hueiyen News Service Newmai News Network

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Association picks flaw in SSA fund usage

All Manipur School Management and Development Committee Association convened a general body meeting here today to discuss utilization of Rs Source Hueiyen News Service

All Manipur School Management and Development Committee Association convened a general body meeting here today to discuss utilization of Rs Source Hueiyen News Service

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Huge quantity of banned Zarda seized

Huge amount of banned Zarda worth lakhs of rupees were found from two vehicles by Thoubal District police while conducting a check near the gate of Pallel PS yesterday around 11 Source The Sangai Express

Huge amount of banned Zarda worth lakhs of rupees were found from two vehicles by Thoubal District police while conducting a check near the gate of Pallel PS yesterday around 11 Source The Sangai Express

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Killing of driver Kumud Ali Assam transporters threaten to block NHs Give 15 day’s deadline

In protest against the killing of truck driver Kumud Ali and giving 15 days’ deadline for ensuring justice, Motor Transport Workers and Drivers Union, Karbi Anglong has threatened to launch blockade along all highways in Assam if the Government of Mani…

In protest against the killing of truck driver Kumud Ali and giving 15 days’ deadline for ensuring justice, Motor Transport Workers and Drivers Union, Karbi Anglong has threatened to launch blockade along all highways in Assam if the Government of Manipur fails to provide an ex gratia amount of Rs 5 lakhs to the bereaved family of the slain truck driver and recover the hijacked truck loaded with goods worth Rs 3 lakhs within the set deadline Source Hueiyen News Service

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Women bodies decry eviction move

Several women organisations have decried the State Government’s renewed effort to evict people settled at Kabo Leikai along Naga river bank to make space for upgrading Hotel Imphal to the level of a five star hotel Source The Sangai Express

Several women organisations have decried the State Government’s renewed effort to evict people settled at Kabo Leikai along Naga river bank to make space for upgrading Hotel Imphal to the level of a five star hotel Source The Sangai Express

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MCPCR settles two RTE cases

For the first time after its institution, Manipur Commission for Protection of Child Rights MCPCR has settled two cases pertaining to Right to Education Act Source Hueiyen News Service

For the first time after its institution, Manipur Commission for Protection of Child Rights MCPCR has settled two cases pertaining to Right to Education Act Source Hueiyen News Service

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‘Concealing chronic disease status prior to marriage punishable’

Anybody who fraudulently marries a woman by concealing the status of his chronic disease can be penalised under the law of the land, said Advocate Angom Tejkumar Source The Sangai Express

Anybody who fraudulently marries a woman by concealing the status of his chronic disease can be penalised under the law of the land, said Advocate Angom Tejkumar Source The Sangai Express

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HC takes up suomoto PIL for violation of jail manuals

Manipur High Court has taken up a Suo Moto Public Interest Litigation PIL for the violation of jail manuals, Prisoners’ Act and guidelines of the Supreme Court at the two existing Central Jails of the State Source Hueiyen News Service

Manipur High Court has taken up a Suo Moto Public Interest Litigation PIL for the violation of jail manuals, Prisoners’ Act and guidelines of the Supreme Court at the two existing Central Jails of the State Source Hueiyen News Service

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TSLD demands opening of AC for each child

The Tangkhul Shanao Long, Delhi TSLD or Tangkhul Women Union, Delhi has said the Child Welfare Committee CWC , Ukhrul should expeditiously open fixed deposit accounts for each child till they reach the age of 18 Source The Sangai Express Newma…

The Tangkhul Shanao Long, Delhi TSLD or Tangkhul Women Union, Delhi has said the Child Welfare Committee CWC , Ukhrul should expeditiously open fixed deposit accounts for each child till they reach the age of 18 Source The Sangai Express Newmai News Network

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PDS item wastage ‘OK’ up to 1 pc

According to the guidelines set by the Government of India and Government of Manipur, Public Distribution System PDS items like rice, sugar, SK Oil etc may go waste without being distributed to the public up to one per cent Source The Sangai Express

According to the guidelines set by the Government of India and Government of Manipur, Public Distribution System PDS items like rice, sugar, SK Oil etc may go waste without being distributed to the public up to one per cent Source The Sangai Express

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KSO Ghqs urges

Stating that there is a quota backlog of 474 posts of Constables in Police Department purportedly on account of ineligibility among ST candidates in the last recruitment held in 2008 and another backlog of 28 posts in Manipur Police Housing Corporation…

Stating that there is a quota backlog of 474 posts of Constables in Police Department purportedly on account of ineligibility among ST candidates in the last recruitment held in 2008 and another backlog of 28 posts in Manipur Police Housing Corporation Limited, the Kuki Students’ Organisation has urged the State Government to fill up the backlog of 474 posts separately, independent of the quota already allocated for the STs in the ensuing recruitment process for 2000 numbers of Constables Source The Sangai Express

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