By B.G. Verghese The presidential nomination process has been vitiated by the appalling manner in which distinguished names have been bruited about, scorned and discarded as damaged goods in games… Read more »
By B.G. Verghese The presidential nomination process has been vitiated by the appalling manner in which distinguished names have been bruited about, scorned and discarded as damaged goods in games… Read more
Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/06/muddling-through-is-not-enough/
ASSAM DON BOSCO UNIVERSITY, Airport Road, Azara, Guwahati Last date: June 20,2012 Applications are invited for the posts of two Junior Research Fellows (JRFs) in the Organic Research Lab., Department… Read more »
ASSAM DON BOSCO UNIVERSITY, Airport Road, Azara, Guwahati Last date: June 20,2012 Applications are invited for the posts of two Junior Research Fellows (JRFs) in the Organic Research Lab., Department… Read more
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ASSAM DON BOSCO UNIVERSITY, Airport Road, Azara, Guwahati Last date: June 20,2612 Applications are invited for the posts of two Junior Research Fellows (JRFs) in the Organic Research Lab., Department… Read more »
ASSAM DON BOSCO UNIVERSITY, Airport Road, Azara, Guwahati Last date: June 20,2612 Applications are invited for the posts of two Junior Research Fellows (JRFs) in the Organic Research Lab., Department… Read more
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Applications are invited for Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) 02/2012 for the Courses commencing July 2013 Invites applications from bright young engineers to join in the Air Force for grant… Read more »
Applications are invited for Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) 02/2012 for the Courses commencing July 2013 Invites applications from bright young engineers to join in the Air Force for grant… Read more
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Jun 7, 7:20 PM| Prasar Bharathi One person has died and another 43 fell seriously ill in the sudden outbreak of diarrhoea and vomiting in the Jiribam sub-division of Imphal East. Just… Read more »
Jun 7, 7:20 PM| Prasar Bharathi One person has died and another 43 fell seriously ill in the sudden outbreak of diarrhoea and vomiting in the Jiribam sub-division of Imphal East. Just… Read more
Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/06/1-dead-43-ill-due-to-diarrhoea-vomiting-in-imphal-manipur/
Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences (BRNS) Application are invited for the following Group-C posts… more »
Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences (BRNS)
How to Apply : Completed applications should be sent to the Deputy Establishment Officer (R-II), Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Trombay, Mumbai-400 085 so as to reach not later than 15/06/2012
complete details http://www.barc.gov.in/recruitment/vacancy111.pdf
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Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences (BRNS) Application are invited for the following Group-C posts… more »
Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences (BRNS)
How to Apply : Completed applications should be sent to the Deputy Establishment Officer (R-II), Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Trombay, Mumbai-400 085 so as to reach not later than 15/06/2012
complete details http://www.barc.gov.in/recruitment/vacancy111.pdf
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By Amar Yumnam We had reacted earlier that the faces in the new cabinet in… more »
By Amar Yumnam
We had reacted earlier that the faces in the new cabinet in the government after the elections in last February do arouse greater expectation, goodwill and trustworthiness in the resultant governance that would arise. This seems to have been proved right. While three young ministers have now attracted large public attention in the positive sense in a State long used to negative synergies of development administration, I would take up two areas of two of them as massively significant in the light of emerging international, national and regional development scenarios.
Highways and Education: I would consider the recent interest, enthusiasm and pronouncements in connection with the road infrastructure and the education sectors by the concerned Ministers as timely, imperative and consequential if taken to their logical conclusions. We have had government after government and ipso facto Minister after Minister in Manipur who were looking after the problems surrounding these two sectors. The land and her people have also experienced the quality of governance or rather the lack of it, and have also borne heavy costs because of it. We have never had during the last two decades or so a kind of sustained governance commitment to improving these two sectors. Any response to any problem in these two areas by the government has been at best cyclical or knee-jerk so far, but the two new Ministers do give a kind of fresh air. It is exactly here that the present two decision-leaders in these two sectors seem to be aiming for bringing about a kind of structural approach to the issues involved rather than being just cyclical; this is exactly the need of the hour as well.
It is now established that inequality is rising in India. It has risen in Manipur as well. The time is now for us to move beyond the utilitarian concept of just per capita income to a more ethical dimension of opportunities. This is urgent and important. The emerging Asian development initiatives do demand of us to be fully prepared so that we too participate and reap benefits of the unfolding scenario. While the resultant inequality may have something to do with the efforts an individual puts in for survival, there is another aspect of opportunity and circumstances where an individual can hardly do anything about. It is in these two areas where the state should play an important role in order to provide an atmosphere of equal opportunities and circumstances. This is exactly where I find the two new faces in the ministry of Ibobi very appealing.
We often say that the people just maintain calm even after months of blockade in the national highways connecting Manipur with the rest of India. We do not realise that the main explanation for this is to be found in the general well-being of Manipur having disconnected with what happens on the highways. In other words, we have observed no sign of Manipur’s growth coupling the country’s growth trajectory. We also complain of the fact that the highways are subject to repeated blockades. Now the explanation for this phenomenon is to be found in two realities. First, the Imphal city has failed to serve as the centre of attraction for employment and other opportunities. This being the case, those settling on the national highways do not incur any tangible cost while imposing the blockades while a deep political point is made. Secondly, it also speaks of the absence of development policy encompassing the entire Manipur. The attention the blockades have drawn is because of the adverse impact it has had on the vocal and articulate sections of the population rather than the adverse effects on the general populace.
Now that the new Minister looking after road linkages has shown needed interest on the condition of the highways, he must now prove that he means business and is looking for structural changes rather than just cyclical enthusiasm. As stated above, Manipur does not yet have a kind of development perspective encompassing the total geographical space. Now that the highways are going to witness improvement and Asian Highways too are emerging, the Minister should apply his mind on how to evolve a kind of network which leaves no village untouched by modern transport facilities. The highways, national and international, would have meaning only when the people in every corner of the land have a stake in them directly or indirectly. When this is ensured, blockades in the highways would be a thing of the past and naturally at that. People would now be more involved in undertaking new productive activities.
The Minister for education too has shown commitment and enthusiasm for bringing about change in this sector. The challenge before him is larger and responsibility bigger than under any other minister. While he has put a time frame of six months, we would be happy if he could put some reforms in place within this period. It is a sector where reforms take time to take effect and bear fruit. But we are encouraged that the minister is talking of structural changes rather than just cyclical outpours. Education in Manipur is today characterised by some very disturbing features. First, we know that there is a large exodus of both students and funds for school and college education. Secondly, the remaining education sector functioning in the State is very expensive, involving a high public expenditure without any commensurate return in terms of service. Third, the first two features generally cause a kind of unexplained remorse, reinforced by the prevailing political-economic scenario, as exemplified by the huge problem of drug addiction. Fourth, the poverty of performance in this sector has also led to the collapse of the collective vision and ethical attitude among the population. In these circumstances, the sector is in urgent need of purge for removing the influence of rogue elements, governance lethargy for reforms in this sector and lack of application of mind of the responsible persons in this sector. We need to make the government the chief, core and effective functionary in this sector.
The Challenge: The two ministers have already aroused the imagination of the people and have given hope for the emergence of new governance in Manipur. We understand that there would certainly be resistance from the forces which have taken advantage of the prevailing scenario. This would arise both from within the government and from without. But Manipur’s future as a land where hope and facilities are equalised and prepared for joining the rise of Asia depends on what happens in the two sectors of education and infrastructure linkages today.
Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/05/new-wind-in-governance-from-cyclical-to-structural/
Scientists Scheme PATENT FACILITATING CENTRE – New Delhi, Delhi TECHNOLOGY INFORMATION, FORECASTING AND ASSESSMENT COUNCIL… more »
Scientists Scheme
PATENT FACILITATING CENTRE – New Delhi, Delhi
TECHNOLOGY INFORMATION, FORECASTING AND ASSESSMENT COUNCIL (TIFAC) DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (DST), GOVT OF INDIA, NEW DELHI
Call for Online applications for the 7th Batch of Women Scientists Scheme (WOS-C) for One Year Training on IPR
Selection & Training Procedure: Selection will be through an all India written examination and interview. Training will include one to two months of intensive orientation programme on IPR at New Delhi. The candidates will be placed as interns in and around the Coordination Centres at Delhi, Pune, Chennai, and Kharagpur for hands-on-training.
Stipend: Rs.12,500/-p.m. for MSc/ BTech/ MBBS/ BPharma or equivalent and Rs.17,500/-p.m.for PhD/MTech/MD/ MPharma or equivalent.
Eligibility Criteria: 1) Women with Indian Nationality; 2) Should not be more than 50 years of age as on 01.01.2012; 3) Should be familiar with handling computerized databases, information collection, collation & analysis and report preparation; and 4) Should have atleast Masters of Science/Doctorate in Science or Bachelors/Masters degree in engineering/technology preferably in the following subject areas:
Chemistry, Chemical Sciences, Drugs, Food & Pharma: 30
Computers & Information Technology: 25
Electrical, Electronics & Communication, Instrumentation & Biomedical Engineering: 25
Life Sciences & Biotechnology: 20
Mechanical, Production & Industrial Engineering: 20
How to Apply : i) Applications should be submitted only through online mode by visiting websites www.dst.gov.in/ www.tifac.org.in / www.pfc.org.in; ii) Applications received in any other form will not be eligible for consideration; iii) Please read detailed instructions carefully before applying online.
Note: All candidates who had applied earlier w.r.t Advertisement dated November 20, 2010 w.r.t 7th batch may please note that those applications are not /no more valid. Who wish to consider their applications for 7th batch shall have to apply afresh online only.
Last Date for Online Submissions: February 3, 2012
Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/01/women-scientists-scheme-wos-c-application-deadline-feb-3-2012/
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TROPICAL METEOROLOGY (An autonomous Institute under Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of… more »
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TROPICAL METEOROLOGY
(An autonomous Institute under Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India)
Dr. Homi Bhabha Raod, Pashan, Pune-411008
Advertisement No. PER/15/2011 RESEARCH ASSOCIATESHIPS AND RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS IN CLIMATE SCIENCE
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The Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology is an autonomous research organisation fully funded by Ministry of Earth Sciences, New Delhi. It is a premier Institute of national and international repute, devoted to research in various aspects of atmospheric sciences with emphasis on Tropical Meteorology, particularly on the Climate Change and Indian Monsoon. It’s activities include training to post graduates and motivate them to take up research careers in atmospheric and oceanic sciences required to improve prediction skill of weather and climate.
The Institute has excellent infrastructural facilities such as High Performance Computers, modern library, workshop and other scientific support. It has a strong link with various universities and national and international organizations.
Applications are invited from young Doctorates/Post Graduates for selection of Research Associates and Research Fellows at the Institute respectively.
1) Research Associates: 10 positions (01 for Orthopaedic Handicapped and 09 for General Category); Stipend: Rs.22,000/- p.m. plus admissible HRA; Tenure : One Year
2) Research Fellows: 10 Fellowships (1 reserved for Visually Handicapped and 09 for General Candidates); Stipend: Rs.16,000/- p.m. plus admissible HRA; Tenure: 04 years; Must register for Ph.D.
For details, please visit the Institute’s website (http://www.tropmet.res.in). Interested candidates may submit their CV in the prescribed form to reach the Administrative Officer by 31 January 2012.
Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/01/iitm-research-associateships-and-research-fellowships-in-climate-science/
Government of India Ministry of Earth Sciences Earth System Sciences Organization (ESSO) & Indian Institute… more »
Government of India Ministry of Earth Sciences
Earth System Sciences Organization (ESSO) & Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM)
Centre for Advanced Training in Earth System Sciences and Climate
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ESSC) announces admission to the second batch of scientist trainees. The training program is extremely challenging in view of the projected climate change scenario and its implications on the economy and environment. The main objective of the Centre is to create a large pool of trained and dedicated multidisciplinary climate and earth system scientists with in depth hands on expertise on individual physical processes of the land, ocean, atmosphere, biosphere and cryosphere with special emphasis on climate modeling. The aim is to go beyond the conventional training on individual systems and address weather and climate as processes arising from interactions between the above component systems. Hence for the motivated candidates, the training will offer considerable scope to realize their full potential in this highly challenging field. Meritorious candidates with M.Sc / B.Tech / M.Tech / MS degree with outstanding academic background throughout and with a high rank in the CSIR- NET or IIT-GATE examination will be recruited, provided induction training extending to 18 months and on successful completion will be placed in the constituent institutes of the Earth System Sciences Organization (ESSO) of the Ministry of Earth Sciences (visit:www.dod.nic.in) as Scientists. The recruitees are expected to pursue Ph.D after placement. The program will be carried out at IITM and a new campus with self contained facilities for training and research is being developed in Pune.
Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/01/advertisement-for-trainee-scientists-at-indian-institute-of-tropical-meteorology-iitm/
By: A Bimol Akoijam The deranged man reads the leaflet again and scratches his head, and looks up at the leader of the protestors, and says, “So, she has been… Read more »
By: A Bimol Akoijam
Previously on Devil’s Advocate: Deranged Man and Protestors
LP: What do you mean?
DM: If she decides to call off the fast or something happens to her, what will you do?
The leader shots back, “Then, you will see a civil war if anything happens to her! Government of India will be solely responsible …God forbid, if something bad happens to her!
DM: And Armed Forces Special Powers Act?
The leader and protestors look at each others.
The deranged man reads the leaflet again and scratches his head, and looks up at the leader of the protestors, and says, “So, she has been fighting against the Armed Forces Special Powers Act, uummm…I see”
“Yes, she has been fighting against this draconian Act”, replies the leader of the protestors.
DM: I know
LP: How do you know?
As their leader asks the question, looking at the clothing and disheveled hair of the deranged man who keeps on scratching his head, the other protestors smile.
DM: Oh, it’s written here…this leaflet that you have given me.
LP: Oh!….So?
The deranged man scratches his head again as he continues to read the leaflet all over again. Then he looks at the protestors and their leader.
DM: So? Ummm…do you support Sharmila because she is fighting against the Act?
LP: Yes, we support her because she is fighting against AFSPA
DM: You should have told me that. Instead, you said, you are supporting Sharmila because she is ON A FAST!
And the protestors again look at each others.
“Why is she against this Act?” asks the deranged man.
LP: It deprives us of our basic human rights like the “Right to Life”
DM: You mean, AFSPA deprives you of your “Right to Life”?
LP: yes
DM: How?
LP: It allows the army to shoot, even causing death, on the basis of mere suspicion! It’s there in the leaflet.
DM: yeah…I see that but this is wrong…
LP: That’s it…we have been wronged…
DM: No, I mean what you are writing here is wrong. You write here and also say that AFSPA deprives you of the “Right to Life”, but it does not!
LP: What!?
DM: Yes, AFSPA does not deny “Right to Life”!
LP: How can you say that? This Act gives power to security forces to shoot to kill even on the basis of suspicion, it’s unconstitutional…
DM: But that was what those who fought against the Act have said in the Supreme Court and the Court has given its judgment that says that the Act is constitutional and the soldier cannot shoot and take the life of a citizen arbitrarily. He must have reasonable ground to justify the suspicion because the Constitution still protects the citizen’s “Right to life” as the Constitution is not suspended while the Act is in operation.
The leader and protestors seem to get puzzled by this observation of the deranged man. And they look at each other. Looking at the leader, the deranged man continues, “Have you read the Supreme Court Judgment?”
The leader stares at the deranged man for while and then uneasily looks at his followers. Slowly turning towards the deranged man, he says, “Errr ahh err…well…errr…yes…long time back!”
As they hear their leader, the followers look at each other. There is an element of disbelief in their glances on what their leader has just said and their own experssions also seem to indicate that they haven’t probably read the judgment even though they have been protesting against this Act for years, repeatedly shouting all these while, the same slogans as they did before their challenge against the Act in Court was rejected by the Supreme Court in 1997.
DM: Then, why are you saying that AFSPA denies “Right to Life”?
The leader keeps quite for a while and looks at his followers, then says, “Well…I don’t agree…you know it is democracy, people have the right to disagree”!
DM: True, but under the democratic system, Judiciary is important, and the Highest Court has given its Judgment which has rejected the view that the Act denies “Right to Life”. Anyway, you must have a reason to disagree? Why do you disagree? What are your reasons behind your diagreement?
LP: Ummm err…leave the Judgment…reasons and all that…it’s all talks…those are all “theories”. We have to understand the “ground reality”!
One of the protestors says, “Yes, yes, “theories” are not important, we must know the “ground reality”!
DM: “Theories”? All talks? Aren’t you also only talking, your slogans and this leaflet?
LP: What!?
DM: Anyway, is “Right to Life” a theory or ground reality? Is there such a real thing called “Right to Life”, people do get killed in reality anyway, not only in Manipur. So is “Right to Life” a reality or a theory?
The leader seems to be taken aback by this question of the deranged man. Just as he seems to ponder over it, one of the protestors says in Meiteilon, “Tok-o yaare..angaobasiga waari touranu…kari kanndoino” (it’s ok, stop it, there is no point in talking with this mad man). Another chips in, “Masi mee-se ngaosinnaba oiramganee…Govt ki agent oiramgani…intelligence agency-sing-gee mee soidana oiramgani…ngaoragabu kamaina maana mee-gee judgment-kado paramdoi-no” (this man must be impersonating as a mad man…he must be an agent of the govt…a member of the intelligence agencies…how can a mad man read judgment and all that)!
Still another protestor looks at the deranged man suspiciously, then turns to his other colleagues and says, “Masi nupa-se moi-gee atoppa group-ki mee oiramgani…Iche Sharmila-da support touganu, AFSPA-ki fight-ta oina support tou kai-na ngashai haikhrido” (This guy must be from the other group, that’s why he was saying that we should fight against AFSPA, not support Sharmila)!
Then the deranged man interrupts them, looking at them and then at their leader, he says, “What are they saying?”
Looking at the deranged man, the leader replies, “Nothing”!
DM: They are saying something though?
Saying this he smiles at the leader. The leader also looks at him.
LP: It’s not important!
DM: Really? What they are saying is not important?
The leader seems to be flummoxed by this pointed question from the deranged man and he seems to ponder on the remarks of the other protestors for a while. Then looking at the deranged man, he continues.
LP: well…err…anyway…what were you asking?
DM: I was asking as to what your friends were saying just now?
LP: Leave that…before that, what were you asking?
DM: Oh that! Well, I was asking, is the “Right to Life” a theory or what you called a ground reality?
LP: Ummm errr..errr…
One of the protestors intervenes, “You must know ground reality”!
LP: Yes…you must know “ground reality”!
DM: That’s ok but you haven’t answered my question and you are trying to avoid…
Before the deranged man could complete, the leader says, “see, people have been killed…you know extra-judicial killings…you must know…”
Just as the leader was saying this, a protestor interrupts, “call Engel-lei, she is there…her husband was also killed in a fake encounter”. And he sends someone to call Engel-lei.
LP: Yes, you must know the “ground reality”…we have amongst us a victim of extra-judicial killing, a young girl in her early 20s whose husband was shot dead right in front of her by Manipur Police Commandos”!
DM: Oh..my God! That’s terrible!
The deranged man seems to be disturbed by this information of a young widow.
LP: See, you must know “ground reality” to understand AFSPA!
DM: But to the best of my knowledge, Manipur Police and its Commandos are not covered by AFSPA; they do not operate under the AFSPA!
The leader looks at the deranged man and then to his followers who also look at each other, as if the remark of the deranged man seems to have unsettled their “ground reality”!
TO BE CONTINUED…
Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/09/devil%E2%80%99s-advocate-deranged-man-and-protestors-part-2/
The above booklet was sent to Kanglaonline.com by Malem Ninthouja with the following note.
Armed Forces Special Powers Act 1958: Manipur Experience
Armed Forces Special Powers Act 1958; Manipur Experience
© CPDM 2010
Editor
Malem Ningthouja
Editorial Team
Ksh. Dayabati, Malem Ningthouja, Manishwar
Nongmaithem & Salam Sanayaima
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The above booklet was sent to Kanglaonline.com by Malem Ninthouja with the following note.
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Office of the Manipur Students’ Association Delhi New Delhi Press Release Monday, 8 August 2011Press Ref: 20110808 MSAD Demo A demonstration with the theme “Peoples’ Demonstration for Peace in Manipur”… Read more »
Office of the Manipur Students’ Association Delhi
New Delhi
Press Release
Monday, 8 August 2011Press
Ref: 20110808 MSAD Demo
A demonstration with the theme “Peoples’ Demonstration for Peace in Manipur” was organised today under the initiatives of the Manipur Students’ Association Delhi, at Jantar Mantar from 3 p.m. onwards. The demonstration was attended by more than two hundred students and representatives of All India Revolutionary Students’ Organisation, All India Students’ Association, Campaign for Peace & Democracy (Manipur), Delhi Association of Manipuri Muslim Students, Hmar Students’ Association, Indian Social Action Forum, International Manipur Mothers’ Association, Janpaksh, Journalists’ United Civil Society, Karantikari Yuva Sangathan, Peoples’ Union for Democratic Rights, and Religious United Friendship of the World. Memorandums endorsed by the above organisations and submitted to the Prime Minister and Union Home Minister pressed upon; (1) The Government of India to initiate peaceful democratic process to address nationality questions in the Indian subcontinent with due acknowledgement to the sentiment and aspiration of the peoples who claimed for different nationhood, (2) The Government of India to repeal the Armed Forces Special Powers’ Act 1958 and other repressive Acts such as NSA, UAPA, Seditious Act, etc. on the one hand and at the same time demilitarise Manipur, (3) The Non State Parties to stop targeting civilians in the name of revolution or for sectarian gains, and (4) The Civil Societies in Manipur to take non-partisan position and collectively work when it comes to the question of targeting innocent civilians or terrorism in any form by any force.
Peoples’ Demonstration for Peace in Manipur by MSAD
Check out the pictures of the event at our gallery site
The demonstration that was conducted by Malem Ningthouja began with assemblage and welcomeS address by the General Secretary of MSAD RK Sanayaima. In the keynote address President of MSAD miss Beerjurekha expressed that the demonstration was aimed at registering protest against institutionalised terror activities in any form by State or any non-state force. She asserted MSAD’s commitment to fight for justice, peace and development in Manipur. MSAD’s former president Rojesh Seram traced the genesis of terrorism in the colonial intension of the Indian State that used militant means to suppress people’s democratic voice and emphasised that terrorism within an administrative entity was dominantly nurtured and perpetuated by the governing State. Associate professor Akoijam Bimol endorsed the demands mentioned in the memorandum and suggested that apart from public protests there was urgent need for pressing upon the concerned authority to register police case vis-a-vis the Sangakpham Bazaar bomb blast of 1st August 2011 and to take up due legal or official process to investigate into the matter. President of IMMA Ms Khuman Leima called upon the people to unite and fight against suppressive and terrorist activities particularly perpetrated by the government. She demanded immediate repeal of the controversial AFSPA. Other representatives expressed solidarity to the Manipur people’s struggle for justice and peace. Various slogans such as “Terrorism Down Down,” “State Terrorism Down Down,” “Resolve Manipur National Question Democratically,” “Long Live Democracy,” “Apubana Yaifarae” and etc were raised in the course of the demonstration. Mr. Akhu, a Manipur progressive singer, presented two songs that condemned corruption and oppressive character of the ruling class. The demonstration was concluded at around 6 p.m with a general consensus to fight for democratic rights and peace.
The above press release was sent to Kanglaonline by Beerjurekha Samom President,Manipur Students’ Association Delhi 8 August 2011
For information please contact MSAD at: +917503689305,+918802201824,+ 91 9953877262, +91 9250446722
Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/08/peoples%E2%80%99-demonstration-for-peace-in-manipur-by-msad/
By: A. Bimol Akoijam In a swift response, the Chief Minister of Manipur said that the terrorist violence that struck Sangakpham on 1st August, 2011 was the handiwork of NSCN… Read more »
By: A. Bimol Akoijam
In a swift response, the Chief Minister of Manipur said that the terrorist violence that struck Sangakpham on 1st August, 2011 was the handiwork of NSCN (I-M). This is a development which is quite uncharacteristic of the Govt. of Manipur on such incidents or as an editorial in the Sangai Express, a leading newspaper in Imphal puts it, “can’t really recollect the last time that a case of this proportion was laid bare so fast and so conclusively”. However, the said organization, according to a report released by Newsmai News Network from Dimapur, has denied the allegation. Besides, according to a press report, contrary to the statement made by the Chief Minister at the Press Conference on 2nd August, 2011, the Koren (Koireng) Youth Organization has denied that the suspected bomber one Anthony s/o Bonkolung of Sadu Koireng is “a resident of Sadu Koireng Village, Saikul sub-division…and he is not known to the people of Koireng”.
CM O Ibobi Singh inspecting the site of Sangakpam bomb blast. Source: Imphal Free Press
The contradictory reports do not help the citizens who are at the receiving end of such violent and atrocious crime. This being the case, we, as citizens must know the truth as to who is/are behind the dastardly and gruesome act at Sangakpham. The government must put the system and institutions at its disposal to task so as to come out with the truth and bring those who are responsible for the crime to justice at the earliest.
And we as citizens must also know that we must not rest till the institutions for investigations and protecting the life and dignity of the people are made to perform their assigned and expected duties and responsibilities. Only then, we can expect to live with certain sense of normative and institutional mechanisms of a civilized life.
All those who cried out for justice, and those who have statements such as “enough is enough” etc must put their statements into action by seeking and pursuing this: to know the truth and make the above institutions accountable. Only then, can one say that their slogans and outpouring of emotions have some sense and value. Otherwise, those statements shall remain as symptoms of a pathological mind which make them vulnerable to atrocious violence and indignity.
This being the case, we deserve to know:
a) Who is Anthony, the suspected bomber?
b) What are the material and circumstantial evidences on the basis of which the officials have established the identity of the suspected bomber and the organization of which he was a member or on whose behalf he allegedly carried out the heinous act?
c) As per the statement of the Chief Minister, the Bajaj scooter (Chetak) which was allegedly used in the blast had a Nagaland number (NL-O1E/1394) registered in the name of one K. Daniel s/o K. Angami of Diphu Par, Dimapur (Nagaland). Now the question is:
i) Was this information based on the recovery of the necessary document(s) from the blast site or provided by authorities in Nagaland?
ii) Has the investigating agency in the state kept in touch with their counterpart in Nagaland on this matter a) to establish the facts of the case and b) to trace the owner for further questioning?
d) ISTV news mentioned that the Union Home Minister also reportedly blamed NSCN (I-M) for the blast at Sangakpham. (There was one line in Morung express which also reported the statement of the Union Home Minister). If this is so, which agency has given them this news? This is crucial for two reasons: a) The Union Government has been in talks with the said organization and b) for the deeply ethicized and communalized mindset, the words of the Government of Manipur can be subjected slanderous allegation. Moreover, this has serious implication for the “ground rules” of the “cease fire” between the Government of India and the NSCN (I-M), which, as far as Manipur is concerned, is nothing more than a farcical enactment and a part of a make-belief world of those who were ostensibly happy with the withdrawal of the “three words” from the “ceasefire agreement” following the so-called “uprising” in Manipur in 2001.
We must avoid communally charged perspective; what we have seen at Sangakpham is the display of a horrible act of a naked and illegitimate violence that attack the life and dignity of the citizens. Democratic ethos demands accountability of institutions and transparency for a civilized life in the state. And we must work to restore such institutional imperatives, not hollow talks and rhetoric.
By the way, such a note as this one is something that one can legitimately expect to come in media in Manipur. I am sure that many of us have seen such reports and news analysis in media across the globe following such incidents. If it doesn’t come, it only speaks of our media guys just as it speaks of the people of Manipur in general. It’s time to take responsibility, each one of us, for a change.
Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/08/sangakpham-we-deserve-to-know/
NOTICE 24.05.2011 No.MU/BCH/LRS/DBT-NE-PRO/JRF: It is to notify that the following candidates are eligible to appear at the interview to be held on May 27, 2011 at 11am in the office… Read more »
NOTICE
24.05.2011
No.MU/BCH/LRS/DBT-NE-PRO/JRF: It is to notify that the following candidates are eligible to appear at the interview to be held on May 27, 2011 at 11am in the office chamber of the Principal Investigator for appointment of a Junior Research Fellow in the project “North Eastern origin silk protein based matrices and nano/microparticles for biomedical applications” under the Twinning Program for the North-East sponsored by Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India:
Dr. L. Rupachandra Singh
Principal Investigator
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DEPARTMENT OF BIOCHEMISTRY MANIPUR UNIVERSITY CANCHIPUR Advertisement for the DBT Project Positions May 10, 2011 Applications in plain paper supported by CVs and relevant testimonials are invited for the appointment… Read more »
DEPARTMENT OF BIOCHEMISTRY
MANIPUR UNIVERSITY
CANCHIPUR
Advertisement for the DBT Project Positions
May 10, 2011
Applications in plain paper supported by CVs and relevant testimonials are invited for the appointment of the following temporary positions for implementation of the project under the DBT’s Twinning programme for the NE titled “Discovery of bioactive natural products from microbes especially actinomycetes in niche biotopes in Manipur” so as to reach the undersigned on or before May 24, 2011.
1. Research Associate (RA): One (01) post
Essential Qualification: PhD in the relevant disciplines of Biological Sciences/ Biotechnology. Preference will be given to candidates with research experience in Microbial Biotechnology as evidenced by publications in refereed indexed journals. Those who have submitted their PhD thesis are also eligible to apply.
Salary: As per DBT norms.
2. Junior Research Fellow (JRF): One (01) post
Essential Qualification: M.Sc in the relevant disciplines of Biological Sciences/Biotechnology. Preference will be given to candidates who have qualified CSIR/UGC- NET, GATE or other National Level Eligibility Tests.
Salary: As per DBT norms.
General terms and conditions
1. The positions are purely temporary for one year which is extendable on yearly basis subject to satisfactory performance for a maximum period of three years or the tenure of the project, whichever is earlier. The appointment does not confer any entitlement or right over the job and will not be considered as formal service.
2. Applications may also be sent by email to debananda.ningthoujam@gmail.com complete in all respects alongwith relevant documents.
3. The PI reserves the right to shortlist suitable candidates. List of shortlisted candidates shall be displayed on the Departmental Notice Board followed by Call letters through email.
4. No TA/DA shall be paid to the candidates for attending the interview.
Dr Debananda S. Ningthoujam
Principal Investigator
Dept of Biochemistry
Manipur University
Canchipur, Imphal-795003
Cc:
1. SPA to The Vice Chancellor, Manipur University, for information
2. The Dean, School of Life sciences
3. HOD of Biochemistry
4. System Administrator, MU for Publication in MU website
5. Web administrator e-pao / Kangla online Portals.
6. Editors of Local Newspapers
7. Notice Board
8. Office File
The above job notification was sent to Kanglaonline.com by Dr Debananda S. Ningthoujam
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Imphal, May 10: The All Manipur Working Journalists’ Union has announced a boycott to the visit of Union Home Minister P Chidambaram, who arrived here on his two day visit in the state, in protest against unruly attitude of the police towards scribe…
Imphal, May 10: The All Manipur Working Journalists’ Union has announced a boycott to the visit of Union Home Minister P Chidambaram, who arrived here on his two day visit in the state, in protest against unruly attitude of the police towards scribes at Imphal airport. The decision to boycott the visit was taken in […]
Read more / Original news source: http://manipurhub.com/news-manipur/amwju-boycotts-home-ministers-visit/
IMPHAL, April 21 (IFP): The issue over the incident of an Assam Rifles major allegedly misbehaving with a sitting judge of the Guwahati High Court Imphal Bench Justice T Nanda Kumar (TNK Singh) magnified today with representatives of the High Court Ba…
IMPHAL, April 21 (IFP): The issue over the incident of an Assam Rifles major allegedly misbehaving with a sitting judge of the Guwahati High Court Imphal Bench Justice T Nanda Kumar (TNK Singh) magnified today with representatives of the High Court Bar Association Manipur submitting their memorandum to the concern union ministers and high officials […]
Read more / Original news source: http://manipurhub.com/news-manipur/assam-rifles-misbehavior-issue-magnifies-pm%E2%80%99s-intervention-sought/
SHILLONG April 8: After much controversy and hiccups, the new proposed Assembly building at Tara Ghar is finally awaiting sanction of the funds from the Central Government for its construction. Talking to media persons during an informal discussion he…
SHILLONG April 8: After much controversy and hiccups, the new proposed Assembly building at Tara Ghar is finally awaiting sanction of the funds from the Central Government for its construction. Talking to media persons during an informal discussion here on Thursday, Speaker Charles Pyngrope said, “We are awaiting for the funds to be sanctioned for […]
Read more / Original news source: http://manipurhub.com/ne-news/meghalaya/new-assembly-at-tara-ghar-awaits-central-fund/
