India Asean Pledge to Conclude Services Agreement Negotiations

Mail News Service New Delhi, Aug 31: At the 10th ASEAN-India Economic Ministers Consultations in Siem Reap, Cambodia today, Union Minister for Commerce, Industry & Textiles, Shri Anand Sharma, and the ASEAN Economic Ministers reviewed the impressive growth in total trade since the signing of the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement. Since 2011, bilateral trade […]

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New Delhi, Aug 31: At the 10th ASEAN-India Economic Ministers Consultations in Siem Reap, Cambodia today, Union Minister for Commerce, Industry & Textiles, Shri Anand Sharma, and the ASEAN Economic Ministers reviewed the impressive growth in total trade since the signing of the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement.
Since 2011, bilateral trade has increased by 43% to reach USD 79.8 billion making India the 6th largest trading partner of ASEAN. The Ministers tasked the Senior Officials to start review of the implementation of ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement including the possibility for a package of Product-Specific Rules of Origin to further facilitate trade between both the regions.
The Ministers agreed to intensify negotiations towards conclusion of the ASEAN-India Trade in Services and Investment Agreement. This would facilitate the beginning of ASEAN-India discussions on the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) which would bring together a market of more than 50% of the world’s population and 30% of the world’s GDP. India would be hosting a meeting of the Working Group on Services and Investment in the second half of September 2012 so as to conclude negotiation before the ASEAN-India Commemorative Summit in December in New Delhi.
The Ministers discussed their participation at the Second ASEAN-India Business Fair (AIBF) from December 18-20. Cambodia, as ASEAN Chair, confirmed its participation and assured that the ASEAN Member States look forward to a successful AIBF back to back with the ASEAN-India Commemorative Summit.
The Ministers discussed preparations for the Commemorative Summit and related events such as the ASEAN-India Car Rally and the INS Sudarshini expedition to ASEAN countries. Shri Sharma invited his counterparts to the flag down ceremony of the Car Rally at Guwahati on December 17, 2012.
Sharma also had bilateral meeting with his counterpart from Myanmar and discussed various means and ways to boost bilateral trade and economic cooperation. They also discussed expansion of items under border trades. Myanmar welcomed investments from India in the fields of agriculture, mining, oil and gas, infrastructure development, etc. The Ministers to take the discussions further during Shri Sharma’s visit to Myanmar later this year.

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Mizoram to privatise tourist lodge

Mizoram state government has taken a decision to privatise the government-run tourist lodges and highway restaurants. On Thursday, Mizoram Tourism Development Board officials and the state chief minister had discussed the matter. The meeting decided for the privatisation of the government-run tourist lodges and highway restaurants, and resolved to privatise 13 out of the total […]

Mizoram state government has taken a decision to privatise the government-run tourist lodges and highway restaurants.
On Thursday, Mizoram Tourism Development Board officials and the state chief minister had discussed the matter.
The meeting decided for the privatisation of the government-run tourist lodges and highway restaurants, and resolved to privatise 13 out of the total 38 tourist lodges and highway restaurants.
The meeting also decided to run the management of such lodges and restaurants in Mizoram like that of Nagaland and Sikkim.
The meeting also decided on how to open a ‘branded hotel’ for the lodging of tourists from outside the state as well as from foreign countries.
Besides, regarding the establishment of Institute of Hotel Management in Mizoram, the Thursday meeting discussed on how to manage the fund to be shared by Mizoram, apart from the fund sanctioned by the central government. The meeting also had a discussion on tourism policy. NNN

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The story that evokes amusement

The stories having the same theme and plots are boring to read. Likewise scripts of leela, drama and cinema having the same theme of mother in law and sister in law being engaged in squabbles have become outdated. Films should attempt to inculcate in the minds of young men to nurture sacrificial spirit and also […]

The stories having the same theme and plots are boring to read. Likewise scripts of leela, drama and cinema having the same theme of mother in law and sister in law being engaged in squabbles have become outdated. Films should attempt to inculcate in the minds of young men to nurture sacrificial spirit and also to work for the cause of a better society. Writers as they write fictions should see to it that characters in the stories compete in carrying out good deeds. If they find solace in creating plots and suspense where brothers of same blood lock in duel there is nothing wrong in creating scene where brothers compete in showing love to each other. After all, the entire story is their own creation. Brothers love very much these days extending help to each other when one is in need of other. In real life no brother disowns brother. Yet brothers fight in cinema, leela and drama. The story instead of focussing on family, could centre on the ailments that have afflicted the society. In real life too many families have landed in trouble when one of the youngsters has been way laid. A family had to sell away homestead land to pay compensation to a married man when one of the brothers in a poor family eloped with the former wife. The jilted husband demanded Rs five lakhs as compensation for the damage done to him. Later after negotiation the amount was fixed at Rs 60,000 but the poor family could not afford the demand so the homestead land had to be sold away. Such story will not only be entertaining but also educate the masses on what one should do or not. Instead of writing about family feud such incident could be picked up as the theme of the story. Likewise sisters in law can compete in showing love to their mother in law. That will be entertaining. Old men when they are asked which film evoke amusement they say we want to be entertained. On Sundays and holidays elderly people and office goers desire to rest and they want the morning to begin with entertaining stories. This is one area, which requires attention of all concerned. Manipur desperately needs entertainment. Troubled mind cannot be tormented with fictitious sad stories of well to do elder brother disowning younger brothers and poor parents. Such stories are fed up to hear. Do not write such story again. They are not only boring to read but also create anxiety and rob peace of mind from the innocent men and women. Instead of pointing out the wrongs done by brother why not focus on the wrongs done by the higher ups. In attempting to correct the wrongs done by higher ups a message will be sent that will be like holy water of holy river Ganga. Like the water flowing towards the low lying areas the wrongs done by the higher up penetrate in the minds of the innocent people that spoil the society. Spare family, focus on other aspects of life.

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1 found dead, suspect’s shangoi torched

A man was found dead and floating in the upstream of Imphal Barrage along Imphal river near Haoreibi Makha Leikai Konjin under Lilong police station in Thoubal district this morning Source The Sangai Express

A man was found dead and floating in the upstream of Imphal Barrage along Imphal river near Haoreibi Makha Leikai Konjin under Lilong police station in Thoubal district this morning Source The Sangai Express

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Death of Ravi Protest march taken out, JAC gives 5day deadline

Reacting against the mysterious death of Pangambam Ravi of Khurai Ningthoubung Leikai, a BA 2nd Year student in Government College for Men, Chandigarh, a public rally was taken out in Imphal today to demand appropriate actions against the culprits So…

Reacting against the mysterious death of Pangambam Ravi of Khurai Ningthoubung Leikai, a BA 2nd Year student in Government College for Men, Chandigarh, a public rally was taken out in Imphal today to demand appropriate actions against the culprits Source Hueiyen News Service

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Gujarat Riots Maya Kodnani, Babu Bajrangi Get Life Terms Naroda Patia massacre catches up

A Special Investigation Team SIT court has awarded life term to BJP leader and former Minister Mayaben Kodnani and Bajrang Dal leader Babu Bajrangi in the Naroda Patia massacre case Source The Sangai Express Agencies

A Special Investigation Team SIT court has awarded life term to BJP leader and former Minister Mayaben Kodnani and Bajrang Dal leader Babu Bajrangi in the Naroda Patia massacre case Source The Sangai Express Agencies

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Apathy writ large on Shillong Manipur Bhavan

After Shillong Manipur Bhavan and its plot were bought back from an individual a few years back, the condition of the Bhavan has deteriorated to a pitiable state despite being a heritage of Manipur Source The Sangai Express

After Shillong Manipur Bhavan and its plot were bought back from an individual a few years back, the condition of the Bhavan has deteriorated to a pitiable state despite being a heritage of Manipur Source The Sangai Express

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Govt should clarify mystery behind Ravi’s death JSCC

The Joint Students’ Coordination Committee JSCC today demanded both Manipur and Chandigarh governments to unveiled the mystery behind the death of Pangambam Ravi, a BA 2nd Year student from Khurai Ningthoubung Leiai, who was found dead in a jungle in…

The Joint Students’ Coordination Committee JSCC today demanded both Manipur and Chandigarh governments to unveiled the mystery behind the death of Pangambam Ravi, a BA 2nd Year student from Khurai Ningthoubung Leiai, who was found dead in a jungle in Chandigarh on August 29 after remaining traceless since August 25 Source Hueiyen News Service

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50 migrants pushed back at Jiribam

Continuing with the drive against illegal migrants, Jiribam police pushed back 50 suspected foreigners from entering Manipur today at Jiribam Source The Sangai Express

Continuing with the drive against illegal migrants, Jiribam police pushed back 50 suspected foreigners from entering Manipur today at Jiribam Source The Sangai Express

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450 more migrant workers picked up

The Manipur police continued to pull up foreign nationals in the state on Friday with around 450 migrant workers were picked by the state police from different places in Imphal during operations Friday Source Hueiyen News Service Newmai News Network

The Manipur police continued to pull up foreign nationals in the state on Friday with around 450 migrant workers were picked by the state police from different places in Imphal during operations Friday Source Hueiyen News Service Newmai News Network

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Discussing on to convert Kangpokpi AC as ST seat

The Hills Area Committee of the Manipur State Legislative Assembly has begun discussion to convert Kangpokpi A C from General seat to Reserve seat of Schedule Tribes from today Source Hueiyen News Service

The Hills Area Committee of the Manipur State Legislative Assembly has begun discussion to convert Kangpokpi A C from General seat to Reserve seat of Schedule Tribes from today Source Hueiyen News Service

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Symposium cum lecture progra on ‘oneness’ held

Maichou Ningshing Lup, Khurai organized a One day symposium cum lecture programme on the theme ‘Ching mee tam mee amatani’ at Ima Lai Khurembi Shanglen, Khurai here today Source Hueiyen News Service

Maichou Ningshing Lup, Khurai organized a One day symposium cum lecture programme on the theme ‘Ching mee tam mee amatani’ at Ima Lai Khurembi Shanglen, Khurai here today Source Hueiyen News Service

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18 inducted to the post of MCS Junior grade

On the recommendation of the Screening Committee meeting held on August 14, the state Government has inducted appointed 18 officers of the various constituent department’s of Junior Manipur Civil Services to the post of MCS Junior Grade in the pay …

On the recommendation of the Screening Committee meeting held on August 14, the state Government has inducted appointed 18 officers of the various constituent department’s of Junior Manipur Civil Services to the post of MCS Junior Grade in the pay scale of Rs Source Hueiyen News Service

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Seminar on child rights issues held

A one day seminar on ‘Child Rights Issues’ was organised by Centre for Social Develop ment, Palace compound at Hotel Imphal today Source The Sangai Express

A one day seminar on ‘Child Rights Issues’ was organised by Centre for Social Develop ment, Palace compound at Hotel Imphal today Source The Sangai Express

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Tripartite talk UNC posits demand for ‘alternative arrangement’

The 4th round of ‘tripartite talk’ involving Government of India, the Government of Manipur and the United Naga Council UNC on the demand for an Alternative Arrangement outside the Government of Manipur, pending settlement of the Indo Naga issue wa…

The 4th round of ‘tripartite talk’ involving Government of India, the Government of Manipur and the United Naga Council UNC on the demand for an Alternative Arrangement outside the Government of Manipur, pending settlement of the Indo Naga issue was held at Hotel Ashoka, Delhi today at 11 am Source Hueiyen News Service Newmai News Network

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Ukhrul Bodies appeal Governor

While alleging misused of fund for the construction of Chingai Tusom via Challou road under PMGSY 2005 package No 901 and 908 , the New Tusom Students’ Union, Chingai Students’ Union, and AS Shimthar, social worker from Challou village in Ukhrul distr…

While alleging misused of fund for the construction of Chingai Tusom via Challou road under PMGSY 2005 package No 901 and 908 , the New Tusom Students’ Union, Chingai Students’ Union, and AS Shimthar, social worker from Challou village in Ukhrul district have urged the Governor to look into the matter of the incomplete construction of road under PMGSY Source The Sangai Express

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Child trafficking continues NGO extends hope to victims

Mao Police on August 29 morning intercepted a vehicle ferrying six minor boys aged between 15 and 16 years on their way to Imphal to be employed as labourers Source The Sangai Express

Mao Police on August 29 morning intercepted a vehicle ferrying six minor boys aged between 15 and 16 years on their way to Imphal to be employed as labourers Source The Sangai Express

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