IMPHAL, Aug 27: SSC and TYWO ended in 2-2 draw in today’s match of M Ibobi Memorial Imphal East 1st Division Football League held at YOSC Ground, Khabeisoi. The goal… Read more »
IMPHAL, Aug 27: SSC and TYWO ended in 2-2 draw in today’s match of M Ibobi Memorial Imphal East 1st Division Football League held at YOSC Ground, Khabeisoi.
The goal scorers of SSC were Letcha and Zingshopan while T Suranjit and M Bikramjit scored for TYWO.
Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/08/ibobi-football-tournament/
NEW DELHI, Aug 28 (IANS) An unparalleled 12-day movement that coalesced people across India on the need to eradicate corruption and saw the political establishment unite came to fruition Sunday… Read more »
NEW DELHI, Aug 28 (IANS) An unparalleled 12-day movement that coalesced people across India on the need to eradicate corruption and saw the political establishment unite came to fruition Sunday with Anna Hazare ending his 288-hour fast to euphoric cheers. Celebrations that began since parliament accepted his demands continued nationwide.
Tens of thousands had packed into the sprawling Ramlila Maidan in central Delhi, which had become the cynosure of national attention since Aug 19 when 74-year-old Hazare moved from Tihar Jail to continue his fast for a strong, anti-corruption legislation. And many thousands more watched the historic moment unfold on their television screens.
It was the hour of hyperbole and extravagant descriptives. People`s power had triumphed. A peaceful non-violent movement that resonated across India had ended with parliament taking the first step towards framing a strong anti-corruption legislation and broadly agreeing to the key demands put forth by Hazare, a cult hero with his anachronistic white kurta-pyjama and Gandhi cap.
`I am very happy that a movement of this enormity was non-violent. You have set an example to the whole world,` Hazare told the wildly cheering crowd after accepting the coconut water-honey mixture from two young girls – a Dalit and a Muslim.
`I am very happy that a movement of this enormity was non-violent. You have set an example to the whole world,` Hazare told the wildly cheering crowd.
He led the crowd at Ramlila ground to take a pledge not to give a bribe or ever take one. The cheers were deafening as thousands vowed with him not to accept corruption in their lives.
The 74-year-old activist was admitted to hospital soon after he broke his fast. His heart beat was above normal, the principal doctor attending on him said Sunday.
`The heart rate is 94 which is more than normal (around 80). He is very dehydrated and exhausted,` said eminent cardiologist Naresh Trehan, who monitored Hazare`s health during the agitation.
Taken to the Medanta Medicity in Gurgaon, Hazare cautioned against any complacency.
`I have just suspended the fast.. did not end it. The fight will go on till parliament passes the Lokpal bill.`
Doctors said he would be under observation for a couple of days.
The 74-year-old activist`s fast, during which he only consumed water and yet maintained high energy levels, has left many surprised.
Trehan said it was Hazare`s `inner power` that helped him sustain for himself so long.
`He maintained himself, he had some power in him, through which he could regulate his own fluids and has been able to maintain his balance,` he said.
`Medical science may not fully understand but it is `brahmachari shakti` and truly he has managed to live on his own reserves and paid a price for it. He lost seven and a half kgs,` the doctor said.
Celebrations were seen in many parts of the country with many, who had been fasting with Hazare since Aug 16 when he was arrested, also calling off their hunger strike.
In cities and towns across India, sweets were distributed as people danced and sang to celebrate the moment. Hundreds from different walks of life assembled at fasting venues and smeared each other with bright colours, describing the occasion as a victory of democracy.
The nation, particularly the government of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, heaved a collective sigh of relief at the resolution of the major national crisis.
`Civil society should play an important role in country`s politics and political system. This movement was an example of this,` Law Minister Salman Khurshid said.
The main opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) called it the triumph of the common man and a victory for parliamentary democracy.
The prime minister Sunday met President Pratibha Patil and discussed parliament`s consensus resolution on the Lokpal bill as demanded by Hazare to end his fast.
The meeting lasted for about half an hour, said a communique from the Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Thousands of jubilant Hazare supporters continued their celebration at the historic India Gate in the national capital and across the country.
At the India Gate, thousands of Anna supporters including men, women and children danced to the tunes of patriotic songs and waved the national flag.
They were joined by the usual weekend revellers at the venue.
`I am very happy. Anna is doing a great job. But the battle has just started,` said Sharmishtha Neogy, a 25 year old publishing executive from Mumbai.
Vinod Sharma, who was doing a brisk business of selling candles to Hazare`s supporters, expressed concern over Hazare`s health and hoping the government will soon pass the Lokpal bill.
It had been an uneasy tightrope walk for most of the 12 days – and since April when Hazare`s five-day fast had led to the government setting up a 10-member panel, including five members of civil society, to set up a powerful institution of the Lokpal (ombudsman).
As tension escalated with Hazare`s deteriorating health, it took many negotiations between the government and Team Anna to arrive at a rapprochement. Finally, on Saturday, a special session of parliament was called to debate the issue of corruption and the Lokpal bill.
At the end of an intense debate, the opposition and government showed rare unanimity on the parliament`s prerogative to make laws and agreed to an in-principle acceptance of Hazare`s demands — Lokayuktas in every state, citizen`s charters for government departments and inclusion of lower bureaucracy in the Lokpal`s ambit.
Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/08/anna-ends-fast-celebrations-across-the-country/
IMPHAL, Aug 30: Various political parties and civil organizations have extended their warm greetings to the people of the state on the auspicious occasion of Id-Ul-Fitr. The Pangal Students’ Organisation,… Read more »
IMPHAL, Aug 30: Various political parties and civil organizations have extended their warm greetings to the people of the state on the auspicious occasion of Id-Ul-Fitr.
The Pangal Students’ Organisation, Manipur has greeted the people, especially of Muslim community in the state on the occasion of Id-Ul-Fitr.
PSO also appealed to the people to refrain from alcohols and drugs on the auspicious occasion of Id-Ul-Fitr.
In the meantime, Janata Dal (United) Manipur State unit, in its greeting message, mentioned that, the Muslims in the state as per the Islamic religion performing Ruja, fasting for a whole one month showing true believe in Allah. And wish that unity and diversity in the Manipur be brought with the coming of this true religious Id-Ul-Fitr.
The similar greeting message were also send out from the Manipur People’s Party, Minority Cell, MPP and Manipur Pradesh Trinamool Congress have also extend their greetings to the Muslim communities of the state with the coming of the Id-Ul-Fitr after ending Ramjan month.
Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/08/id-greetings/
IMPHAL, Sept 2: The people of Chandel district have drawn the attention of state government towards the failure of delivery of basic services to the public in terms of health… Read more »
IMPHAL, Sept 2: The people of Chandel district have drawn the attention of state government towards the failure of delivery of basic services to the public in terms of health care, education and agriculture for the last one year.
Speaking to IFP, RD Paul, coordinator of Christian Social Development Organization, Chandel stated that the official building of chief medical officer and some portion of Maha Union Government High School located near Japhou Village of Chandel district headquarters have been damaged by the storm occurred during September last year.
He said that despite of repeated reminders served to the authorities concerned for repairing of offices and school buildings, the state government is still has not taken up anything to address the problems of the people.
He also mentioned that ever since the office of CMO was swept away by a storm last year, the villagers are facing problems trying to avail the healthcare facilities.
On the other hand, the three class rooms, office of the head master and the computer room and staff room were blown by a storm last year. However, the authorities concerned have failed to repair the school building resulting to the deprivation of education of the children of these schools.
President of NGO Forum Chandel, Ngamnung Anal further stated that the office building of Chandel District Agriculture was burnt down by some protestors during May last year and as a result various schemes related to the agriculture and allied activities have not been reached out to the farmers since last year.
He further drew the attention of the state government for immediate construction of district agriculture office to ease the grievances being faced by the villagers of the district.
Ngamnung also mentioned that Chandel district being under high prevalence zone of HIV/AIDS and other communicable diseases need more medical health care facilities in the area. The authorities concerned should maintain proper office of Chief Medical Officer of Chandel district, he demanded.
Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/09/chandel-people-draw-govt-attention-to-ensure-basic-amenities/
IMPHAL Sept 3: Jenifer Huidrom, a class I student of Twinkle Star Academy has been awarded the Vijay Informations Gold Medal for securing the first prize in the 16th All… Read more »
IMPHAL Sept 3: Jenifer Huidrom, a class I student of Twinkle Star Academy has been awarded the Vijay Informations Gold Medal for securing the first prize in the 16th All India Children’s Painting Competition. The competition was held on June last at Vijay Informations Fine Art Academy, Hyderabad. Her crayon painting depicts scenery of a lake and a hills cape.
Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/09/gold-medal-bagged/
IMPHAL, Sept 6: NESU defeated UDO by 4-1 goals while CITIZEN defeated SWC by 5-2 goals in today’s matches of Imphal East 1st Division Football League held at YOSC Ground,… Read more »
IMPHAL, Sept 6: NESU defeated UDO by 4-1 goals while CITIZEN defeated SWC by 5-2 goals in today’s matches of Imphal East 1st Division Football League held at YOSC Ground, Khabeisoi.
The scorers of NESU were Babu and Phalguni while Bidyasagar scored the lone goal for UDO.
In the second ground, Kishan, Palmei Rambo, Anand and Suresh scored for CITIZEN while Boision and S Anand were the goal scorers of SWC.
Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/09/ie-football/
By Nehginpao Kipgen It is uncommon here in the United States to see a peaceful demonstration, in the form of hunger strike that is spearheaded by women activists for a… Read more »
By Nehginpao Kipgen
It is uncommon here in the United States to see a peaceful demonstration, in the form of hunger strike that is spearheaded by women activists for a genuine cause they firmly believe in.
The news may sound somewhat unconvincing, but it is happening in the state of Manipur in Northeast India. It may be difficult to find someone who does not know India, even if he or she is unsure of its precise geographical location in the world map. India boasts for its diversity and being the world’s largest democracy, with a population of over 1.21 billion people.
India is a nation originally formed by princely states and territories. It is also a country which fought several decades to gain independence from the British in 1947. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (popularly known as Mahatma Gandhi) was a pioneering leader who stood up against the British forces with an effective political weapon called ahimsa (meaning non-violence).
It was Gandhi’s use of non-violent strategy that has left indelible imprints in the hearts and minds of many Indians. If so, why has similar non-violent agitation seemingly become unimportant, if not irrelevant, in the state of Manipur.
In a genuine demand for the upgradation of Sadar Hills Autonomous District Council into a full-fledged district, more than 40 women belonging to the Kuki community, began their fast unto death on August 16. To further protest the government’s inaction, the people of Sadar Hills observed India’s independence day (August 15) in mourning by wearing black dresses.
On August 28, three hunger strikers were arrested by the state police on charges of attempting to commit suicide, after they refused medical aid. Earlier on August 20, seven hunger strikers were hospitalized because of deteriorating health condition.
As part of their agitation, elected representatives of Sadar Hills have met both the state and central governments. While the central government has advised the state government to look into the agitators’ demand, the state government fails to implement it thus far.
The agitation was initially planned for a seven-day strike starting July 31, but it escalated to an indefinite strike with the death of three women on August 2. They were mowed down by a tanker, whose driver lost control.
Unfortunately, this extreme form of peaceful agitation (i.e. hunger strike) has thus far failed to capture headlines in the Indian mainstream media, not to mention the international media. It has also failed to draw the attention of leading international human rights organizations, such as Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International.
Given the seriousness of the situation, the dearth of publicity is surprising. Whether the Indian general public approves or disapproves of the demand is up to the readers concerned. However, leading newspapers and magazines should cover agitations such as this which involve life and death of ordinary citizens.
Sadar Hills` demand is not something new. It has been mandated by the Indian Parliament Act in 1971. Of the six autonomous hill districts constituted in 1972, only Sadar Hills remains to be officially accorded a full-fledged district status.
Among others, the Indian president, prime minister, home minister and the opposition leader have been officially apprised of the renewed demand, which successive Manipur governments had given verbal assurances but failed to implement them. However, giving a mere advice to the state government without any concrete action is inadequate.
An indifference to such burning issue can generate criticisms and apprehensions from around the world. More importantly, Manmohan Singh-led Indian National Congress government should pay close attention to the non-violent agitation, which Gandhi and other Indian freedom fighters used against the British. The government has responsibility to protect the lives of all its citizens, regardless of ethnicity, race, religion, and location.
Since the ongoing Sadar Hills agitation primarily falls under the state`s domain, Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh should explore all possible means to end over a month-long political crisis at the earliest possible.
Meanwhile, the people of ethnically-sensitive Manipur should abstain from dragging the issue of ethnicity in this political game. Administrative convenience being the reason for Sadar Hills demand, it must not be viewed otherwise.
Moreover, the people of Manipur needs to learn the beauty of diversity, while respecting the rights of every citizen. To achieve this goal, the gap (in terms of per capita income) between the hills and the valley people should be bridged. Unless there is equality of distribution, people will be hesitant to share equal responsibility.
Human rights organizations such as National Human Rights Commission of India and National Commission for Minorities should assess the condition of the hunger strikers and extend any possible help. Human rights campaigners around the world should speak up for these voiceless peaceful hunger strikers.
The international community must ensure that the lives of peaceful hunger strikers in India are not jeopardized for a legitimate political demand, and their fundamental rights should be protected. In this regard, pressure must be put on both the Indian and Manipur governments to take necessary steps.
Nehginpao Kipgen is a political analyst and general secretary of the U.S.-based Kuki International Forum (www.kukiforum.com). His works have been widely published in five continents ? Asia, Africa, Australia, Europe, and North America.
Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/09/hunger-strike-in-india-that-needs-worlds-attention/
IMPHAL, Sept 8: Manipur Information Commission today ordered the then state public information officer (SPIO) of Manipur Pollution Control Board, Imphal to pay a fine of Rs.25,000 for delay in… Read more »
IMPHAL, Sept 8: Manipur Information Commission today ordered the then state public information officer (SPIO) of Manipur Pollution Control Board, Imphal to pay a fine of Rs.25,000 for delay in providing the information under the RTI Act.
The order was passed by the state chief Information Commissioner, RK Angousana Singh in connection with a case filed by the appellant Tourangbam Netrajit Singh s/o of T Thambal Singh of Uripok Tourangbam Leikai to the Manipur Information Commission on the refusal of the SPIO to provide the information sought under the provision of RTI Act, 2005.
The applicant Tourangbam Netrajit Singh, submitted an application on September 20 last year to the state public information officer, Manipur Pollution control board, Imphal under the RTI Act, 2005 requesting to furnish the information in respects of the financial Aids provided under the letter F.No G-27017(IV)/20045-CPW Government of India Ministry of Environment & Forest, New Delhi, dated 21-3-2005 regarding Ground Water Quality Project/Scheme in respect of Thoubal area and also requested to furnish the name of the staff (project Assistant), their salary/ mustered rolls paid one wages etc in respects of the said scheme, provision of bills, cash memos, photocopy in respect of the chemical, glasswares procured in connection with the same project, furnishing of copy of the stock register containing the particulars of the items which were received in full, transportation charges in respect of this project, name of the coordinator and furnishing the copy of progress report, utilization certificates, statement of expenditures submitted to the Ministry of Environment and Forest in respect of the said project.
It is also officially mentioned that having not received any response from the SPIO within the stipulated time, the applicant filed an appeal to the appellate authority (member secretary) Manipur Pollution Control Board on October 20, last year but the latter did not respond it. Subsequently the appellant preferred the present appeal to this commission on April 8 this year, on the basis of which a show cause notice was served on the SPIO on April 25, last.
The official information further revealed that the present case was taken up as an appeal case under section 19 of the RTI Act, 2005 and heard on June 9, July 11, August 9 and August 19 this year after given due notices to the parties.
It is also mentioned that the above information sought by the complainant is not within the excepted category under the RTI Act, over and above this, the disclosure of the information is in the public interest, therefore the SPIO is duly bound to provide the information to the appellant the judgment of the commission observed.
On the other hand its has been officially observed that, it is a fact that the SPIO has failed to furnish the complete information even after a lapse of seven month (from 20-9-2009 to 27-4-2011) therefore, the SPIO for a maximum fine of Rs.25,000, personally for the said delay. Further, because of the non furnishing of the information during the above period the appellant has to approach the commission for redressal of his grievances and has to attend the Commission, many times, thus causing detriment which needs to be compensated under the provision of the RTI Act, 2005.
Considering all these facts the Commission further directed the SPIO, Manipur Pollution Control Board, Imphal, to deposit the amount in the form of Challan under the Major Head of Account 0070, other Administrative Services within fifteen days from the received of the said official order, through the concerned Treasury Officer, under intimation to this Commission.
It is also further ordered that, the concerned appellant can approach the Commission within a month from today if he has any grievances.
Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/09/mpcb-official-fined-rs-25000-under-rti-act/
IMPHAL, Sept 11: Jananeta Irawat Memorial Trust (JIMET), Jiribam is going to observe the birth anniversary of Jananeta Hijam Irawat at Jiribam sub-division. As part of the observation, the trust… Read more »
IMPHAL, Sept 11: Jananeta Irawat Memorial Trust (JIMET), Jiribam is going to observe the birth anniversary of Jananeta Hijam Irawat at Jiribam sub-division.
As part of the observation, the trust will organize 6th Jananeta Irawat men and women race on September 22 and also cultural programme, poetry and march past competitions, stated a release.
Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/09/irawat-birth-anniv/
IMPHAL, Sept 13: Discovering the movement of foreigners in general area Sita track junction, troops of 29 Assam Rifles of 26 Sector under HQ IGAR(South) launched operation in the area… Read more »
IMPHAL, Sept 13: Discovering the movement of foreigners in general area Sita track junction, troops of 29 Assam Rifles of 26 Sector under HQ IGAR(South) launched operation in the area on September 12 and apprehended a Myanmarese National from a Maruti Van regd No MN 2A 3624 moving towards Moreh. The apprehendee was identified as Lunminthang, 24 yrs, s/o Khailet, r/o Balpabung,Tamu,Myanmar.01x Indian fake driving licence and Indian currency Rs.2420/- were recovered from the apprehendee who alongwith recoveries was handed over to Tengnoupal Police Station.
Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/09/myanmar-national-arrested/
IMPHAL, Sept 14: A highly decomposed dead body of an unidentified man was found at Haraothel Kharum Vaiphei Village in between Imphal West and Senapati district today. The body was… Read more »
IMPHAL, Sept 14: A highly decomposed dead body of an unidentified man was found at Haraothel Kharum Vaiphei Village in between Imphal West and Senapati district today. The body was discovered by the villagers. He was found wearing a blue jeans trouser and a blue-black checked shirt.
Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/09/dead-body-found/
IMPHAL Sept 15:Campus Front of India will launch a membership campaign of the front in the state from September 16 till October 15 for one month starting from the campus… Read more »
IMPHAL Sept 15:Campus Front of India will launch a membership campaign of the front in the state from September 16 till October 15 for one month starting from the campus of Haoreibi College situated in Lilong said a press release issued by its general secretary today. The release calling for support and cooperation from the student communities in the state, appealed to make the campaign a success.
Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/09/membership-camaign/
IMPHAL, September 16: In yet another violence filled day along National Highway 37 (NH 53),… more »
IMPHAL, September 16: In yet another violence filled day along National Highway 37 (NH 53), six trucks including four cement loaded trucks and another two carrying medicines were burned this afternoon at around 1 pm at Nungkao village, which is about 60 kms from Jiribam and falling under Nungba PS.
According to reliable sources, around eight occupants of the six trucks including the drivers have been injured with some of them reported to be serious during the arson committed by suspected blockade supporters numbering around 30 this noon.
Informing IFP through the telephone from about three kms away from the actual incident spot, one of the victims who was lucky enough to have escaped with minor injuries stated that the six trucks were stopped when the assailants suspected to be supporters of the blockade threw rock boulders from the hill tops of both sides of the highway at around 12:45 pm.
He further informed that the assailants further tried to physically attack them after their trucks were made to stop.
“Somehow, they managed to escape leaving their trucks behind. The assailants then turned their ire towards the trucks and after tearing the diesel tanks set them on fire.”
He further lamented that they had to manage on their own for more than one and half hours before the arrival of any escort party to the scene.
“After the arrival of the security personnel including MR, IRB and state police, the mob around the trucks were dispersed by firing several blank shots”.
After finding none of the truckers around the incident site, the security personnel made a brief search around the area and rescued them, he maintained
He further stated that there is a BSF post at Nungkao, who were supposed to be on ROP duty for the passing goods laden trucks, however not a single personnel of the post were seen during and after the arson.
He further informed that his brother owns four of the six burnt trucks.
The trucks carrying cement bear registration numbers MN 01 7365, MN 01 7835, MN 01 8126 and MN 01 7823.
Meanwhile, according to a police source, around 1000 vehicles including goods laden trucks, oil tankers and gas cylinder carriers were escorted by a heavy team of state security forces under a tight security ROP conducted by the CRPF, BSF and AR along the National Highway 37 from Jiribam towards Imphal.
The source further maintained that the six trucks were slowed down by due to certain mechanical snags in some of the trucks. The trucks were attacked before they managed to keep up with the others.
The source also added that more security personnel including cdo teams from all valley districts will be called in to assist the convoy tomorrow.
Among the injured victims Achau Singh, 35, of Singjamei Thongam Leikai and Thoi Singh, 37, of Langathel village have been identified as seriously injured.
Meanwhile according to a team of mediapersons returning from a trip to Jiribam, all trucks and their escort party are presently stranded at Nungkao village.
The team has also informed that the officials of the security escort and the villagers of the area are convening a meeting to discuss the issue.
Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/09/drivers-hurt-in-blockade-violence-six-trucks-set-ablaze/
IMPHAL, September 20: NISA today defeated TRAU by 3-2 in their 6th Manipur State league… more »
IMPHAL, September 20: NISA today defeated TRAU by 3-2 in their 6th Manipur State league Football League play-off at the Mapal Kangjeibung ground.
L Rabi helped NISA earn the full three points from the play off by hitting the net work twice in the 19th and the 70 minute. His fist came in the 19th minute of play, from a square pass off Ratan who was shown the yellow card in the 10th minute of starting play.
However NISA’s lead was shortlived, with L Tiken of TRAU equalizing in the 26th minute of play. The two remained tied at 1-1 till the end of the first half.
In the second half Th Borish hit the back of the net in the 59th minute off a perfect pass from Manimohan enabling NISA to lead 2-1 before Rabi added his second in the 70th minute further taking NISA’s lead to two. However L Tiken scored another for TRAU and took the score to 3-2 in the 85th minute.
NISA is now at the top of the table at 19 points with just two more games at hand for the club while TRAU with just 10 points and two more games at hand shares the second place with MPSC, TRUGPU and NEROCA.
Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/09/rabi-brace-helps-nisa-defeat-trau-32/
IMPHAL, Sept 22: Manipur University defeated Tripura University by 4-0 in today’s match of East… more »
IMPHAL, Sept 22: Manipur University defeated Tripura University by 4-0 in today’s match of East Zone Inter-University Football Tournament held at Sabalpur, Orissa.
Fernando and Pradeepkumar scored two goals each for the Manipur University team.
MU is leading the point table with nine points. So far MU has defeated Orissa University of Technology and Jadhavpur University in the previous matches.
MU will play against Kolkata University in the quarter final match tomorrow.
Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/09/manipur-university-advances-to-quarterfinal/
IMPHAL, April 3: UTA retained the 7th Governor Cup Taekwondo Championship once again winning the championship for seven years in a row. In all, UTA won 20 gold, 16 silver… Read more »
IMPHAL, April 3: UTA retained the 7th Governor Cup Taekwondo Championship once again winning the championship for seven years in a row. In all, UTA won 20 gold, 16 silver and 27 bronze to top the table followed by SAI winning 19 gold, 8 silver and 11 bronze. PTA was placed in the 3rd place winning 5 gold, 6 silver and 6 bronze.
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Puttaparthi, Apr. 5 (ANI): Doctors attending to Indian guru, spiritual figure and educator Satya Sai Baba on Tuesday said that he remains in critical condition and on ventilator support. With… Read more »
Puttaparthi, Apr. 5 (ANI): Doctors attending to Indian guru, spiritual figure and educator Satya Sai Baba on Tuesday said that he remains in critical condition and on ventilator support.
With thousands of devotees converging at his headquarters in Puttaparthi in Andhra Pradesh, the state police has issued prohibitory orders under Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, which prevents unlawful assembly.
The Sai Baba has been admitted to hospital with breathing problems.
A health bulletin issued by the hospital said that his condition had deteriorated and he is now on a ventilator and receiving kidney dialysis.
“The vital systems are not adequately responding. The condition of Baba is critical. The panel of doctors treating him are doing their best to make the systems respond,” hospital director AN Safaya said in a statement.
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From John K. Kaping UKHRUL, April 6: The future of the Poi Village government run Primary and Junior High Schools’is in a deplorable condition as the government schools established during… Read more »
From John K. Kaping UKHRUL, April 6: The future of the Poi Village government run Primary and Junior High Schools’is in a deplorable condition as the government schools established during 1961-62 exists only in a “snap-shot” in the record of the most neglected status. Poi village situated in the extreme North of Ukhrul District just below the Somra track range mountain bordering Myanmar,along the Indo-Burma Border Pillar NO.126,127 and 128 and is located some 65 km away from Ukhrul Headquarter and at a distance of 25-30 km away from Awang Kasom junction.
The government`s neglecting policies towards the far flung Ukhrul District villages came to light when Ukhrul Correspondent of IFP exclusively had an interaction with the village school`s “master” at the school campus, who is the only under-graduate lady teacher taking the overall in charge of Headmaster for both the 90 students in junior and 100 primary students enrolled in the school as disclosed by the schoolmaster.
She also expressed the present dilapidated condition of both the schools and viewing the bleak future of the students keen to learn but with lack of basic infra structures and without any benches, desks, black boards and tables . Walls of the 5 rooms of the the school`s building in all four sides are badly damaged as the roofs of the school were blown away.
The surroundings of the schools are found overgrown with grass when the report was collected by this correspondent and there is a report of only one chaowkidar appointed. The reason behind to shape and mould the future pillars of students according to the headmistress in-charge is the acute lack of teachers as the students are eagerly found to attend the classes but there are no teachers other than the headmistress who is not in the condition to cater to the needs of the students at present.
Meanwhile in another press conference Organized by the Poi Village authorities in the village, the concerned authorities seriously pointed out the deplorable condition of the schools in the village and the bleak future of the students requiring immediate recruitment of adequate teachers to mould the future careers of the children as almost all the remote villagers cannot afford to send their wards to private schools.
The authorities clearly mentioned that under the programme of BADP 2010-11, the village proposed a budget with the estimation of about Rs 30 lacs to construct the schools infra-structures including 12 to 13 class rooms, staffs rooms, principal`s Office, kitchen but the government had sanctioned for only three classrooms.
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IMPHAL, April 8: The Directorate of Minorities and Other Backward Classes, (OBC) Manipur has informed to all students applicants/Head of institutions etc. who were selected in phase-I under Pre and… Read more »
IMPHAL, April 8: The Directorate of Minorities and Other Backward Classes, (OBC) Manipur has informed to all students applicants/Head of institutions etc. who were selected in phase-I under Pre and Post-Matric scholarship 2009-10 and also phase-II funded by the Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India, New Delhi that cheques distribution function of those selected students./institutions for both phase-I and Phase-II will be held on April 13 this month at the conference hall of Hotel Imphal from 10 am to 4 pm and therefore, all concerned students/heads of institution are requested to collect their cheques along with identification/authorized documents and APRs of previous receipts if availed earlier without fail, the official order added.
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by Hoihnu Houzel The boss of DONER prefers the focus to be on the job – development of the North East – rather than on her position. Jayati Chandra guards… Read more »
by Hoihnu Houzel
The boss of DONER prefers the focus to be on the job – development of the North East – rather than on her position.
Jayati Chandra guards her privacy. She`™s media shy and does not believe in parting with personal information. And she`™s quite firm that she does not want to be photographed nor is she willing to part with a photo of hers.
However, as the secretary for the Ministry for the Development of the North-East Region (DONER) Chandra will never disappoint anyone wishing to gather information on her department. So, in a way, it`™s easy to gauge Chandra`™s level of efficiency and professionalism.
She promptly answers queries on email. She communicates through her staff which is rather polite and courteous. Perhaps, briefed by her to be just so.
A 1975 batch of Uttar Pradesh cadre, Chandra is a seasoned bureaucrat who has served in different ministries. She was the Secretary in the Department of Youth Affairs in Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. She was also the Principal Adviser, Planning Commission, among others. At the helm of DONER, Chandra is known for her pragmatic and hands-on approach. She tours the region frequently and monitors the pace of development in every state. A no-nonsense lady, Chandra oversees each project at DONER which is an important ministry that was set up in September 2001 under the Vajpayee government. The ministry acts as the nodal department of the Central government to deal with matters pertaining to socioeconomic development of the eight states of North East i.e. Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura and Sikkim. Touted as the as fulfillment of a long-felt need of a region that is often been neglected and cut off from the rest of India, DONER has since then initiated many channels to enhance the region`™s connectivity with the rest of India whether by road, rail or air.
Hoihnu Hauzel catches up with Jayati Chandra to discuss DONER.
Current: The very purpose of why DONER came into existence in 2001 was to act as the nodal department of the Central government to initiate socio-economic development of the eight states of Northeast India. Looking back, do you think, it has served its purpose?
Chandra:It is serving its purpose and is continuously striving to do better.
What are the many challenges in your role as a bureaucrat?
I would say it that is the same as any other bureaucrat`™s.
Are there much room for innovation in executing or initiating projects and schemes?
Certainly more than innovation `“ our job is to enhance motivation, commitment and dedication in anything that we do including planning, executing and putting to use whatever projects and schemes that are taken up.
What is your personal contribution to the ministry or what are the changes that you have brought to the ministry of DONER.
I am as good as the team with whom I have the honour to work.
What are the challenges in working with the eight North Eastern states?
Getting everyone together (physically) in one place most of the time! Otherwise it has been a pleasure and privilege to work with them.
Do you think people from the North East are too dependent on Central funds for development?
The Volume I of the 11th Plan document states that `for the special category states of NER, the per capita volume of Central assistance is among the highest in the country. Against the all- India average of Rs 683.94 the per capita Central assistance in the NER was Rs 2574.98 in 2006-07. But you have to understand that unlike most other states the level of private sector investment in the NER is almost zero. It may be observed that the per capita Central assistance is the highest in the state of Sikkim.
Is it true that 60 lakh was left unspent from the general advocacy fund for the North East in 2009-10? If so, was it because there was no convincing proposal or activities?
The plan scheme of Advertising & Publicity has been formulated to project the inherent potential and achievements of the North Eastern region and to create an awareness of its unique and distinctive features. It also seeks to highlight the role of the government in facilitating development processes through appropriate strategies in the region. Under the scheme, various events and programmes are organized within and outside the region which include trade expos/ fairs, seminars, publicity of the potential of the region through media etc.
Yes there was some underutilization of funds. The Thrust to make North East self reliant reasons are many, but chief among them is that this amount is given programme wise and the fund is released in two installments `“ the final one after the conclusion of events. Sometime events are rescheduled and/or the original scope is curtailed leading to savings.
Moreover the avenues for raising the states`™ own resources are, at this time highly limited. Gradually as the status of basic infrastructure like power, roads, connectivity etc. increases, this scenario would change.
There is a perception that DONER only doles out money but rarely monitors the execution of a project till the end, thus, lacking in real commitment. Please justify this perception. And what is DONER`™s policy on follow-up and accountability for all the funds and schemes assigned to different projects meant for development in the North East.
The perception is erroneous. First of all these projects are implemented by the state governments. The funds are released in three installments. The release of 2nd and 3rd installment is made against the report of the state government. This report includes physical and financial progress, comments of nodal officers and photographs. Select projects are physically seen by the ministry`™s own representatives. Periodic reviews are carried out by me and other officers too.
Does DONER encourage entrepreneurs to approach the ministry for assistance? How do you judge the work of an entrepreneur or is there any yardstick in order to get support or financial assistance from the ministry?
This Ministry does not have any scheme for funding entrepreneurs etc. We would advise entrepreneurs to approach the state governments and NEDFI. However, they are always welcome to approach the ministry for policy clarification and/or facilitation with state governments.
There are some externally aided projects by organizations like the World Bank, Asian Development Bank and IFAD. What is the status of these projects?
The broad objective of ADB assisted North Eastern state roads project (NESRP) is to facilitate regional integration and trade flows in the North East. The project also seeks to develop institutions for capacity building of state PWDs for effective and efficient management of road assets. It is proposed to cover a total length of 433 km at a cost of US $298.6 million. ADB will contribute US $200 million by way of loan. However, the proposal is yet to be finalized as loan negotiations with ADB will be undertaken after obtaining the government of India`™s internal clearances.
IFAD assisted North Eastern Region Community Resource Management Project (NERCRMP) is under implementation since 1998 in two districts each in Assam (Karbi Anglong and North Cachar Hills), Manipur (Senapati and Ukhrul) and Meghalaya (West Garo Hills and West Khasi Hills).
The project being implemented in collaboration with NEC through local communities, aims at improving livelihoods of the people through capacity building and introduction of new technology and techniques for sustainable growth. The project, costing Rs 159.36 crore with IFAD`™s contribution of Rs 109.92 crore, seeks to improve livelihoods of the poorest in targeted villages.
Are there any upcoming projects with any of these global organizations?
North Eastern Region Community Resource Management Project for Upland Areas (NERCORMP) is a jointly funded project of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and North Eastern Council, Ministry of DONER, government of India. NERCORMP is a livelihood and rural development project aimed to transform the intervened lives of the poor and marginalized tribal families in North East (NE) India, and thereby become a developmental in the region.
NERCORMP is operating in three states of Assam, Manipur and Meghalaya in North East India, covering two districts in each state. These are Karbi Anglong and North Cachar Hills districts in Assam, Senapati and Ukhrul districts in Manipur, and West Khasi Hills and West Garo Hills districts in Meghalaya. The project is working in 860 villages, covering 39161 households, 1012 Natural Resource Management Groups (NaRM-Gs), 3168 Self Help Groups (SHGs), 103 NaRM-G Associations and 103 SHG Federations.
NERCORMP aims to synergize the best strengths of the government. IFAD (an international organization with rich and long global experience), partner NGOs, a dedicated project team and the inherent remarkable strengths possessed by communities. Fortunately and gladly, this has happened. Most of the proven and well known modern community and rural developmental tools were employed. Further, innovative and creative solutions kept emerging along the way in NERCORMP.
The overall objective of NERCORMP is `to improve the livelihoods of vulnerable groups in a sustainable manner through improved management of their resource base in a way that contributes to preservation and restoration of the environment.` Another IFAD loan of $20 million which will partially cover the cost of expansion of NERCORMP in the adjoining villages has been sanctioned. NERCORMP-II is going to cost Rs 200 crore (Rs170 crore for new villages plus Rs 30 crore for handholding on tapering basis in existing villages). It is proposed to cover 20,000 household in 400 new villages assuming 50 household per village over a period of six years.
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