IMPHAL March 4:In continued effort of Assam Rifles in providing computer literacy to all youths of Chandel District of Manipur, 42 Assam Rifles of 26 Sector under the aegis of… Read more »
IMPHAL March 4:In continued effort of Assam Rifles in providing computer literacy to all youths of Chandel District of Manipur, 42 Assam Rifles of 26 Sector under the aegis of IGAR (South) provided computers and accessories to Maring Students’ Union, Machi of Chandel district on 25 Feb 2010.
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IMPHAL March 4: The Manipur Mega Marathon,2011 will be flagged off by sports minister N Biren from Khuman Lampak main stadium on March 6. Organized by the United Peoples`Front (UPF)… Read more »
IMPHAL March 4: The Manipur Mega Marathon,2011 will be flagged off by sports minister N Biren from Khuman Lampak main stadium on March 6. Organized by the United Peoples`Front (UPF) under the theme “Run for your Nation” the event is held annualy to promote sports and for bringing about a healthy society. More than 2000 runners will participate in the marathon.
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IMPHAL March 4:An armed forces veterans (ex-servicemen) rally is being organized on March 10 at Senapati town. The rally is being conducted for ex-servicemen of Senapati district. Facilities like CSD,… Read more »
IMPHAL March 4:An armed forces veterans (ex-servicemen) rally is being organized on March 10 at Senapati town. The rally is being conducted for ex-servicemen of Senapati district. Facilities like CSD, medical checkup and documentation will be organized at the venue. Pick-up and drop facility will be provided from the collection points on NH-39 at Mao Gate. Tadubi, Makhan Centre, Kangpokpi, Kethelmanbi and Motbung. All Ex-Servicemen of Senapati District are requested to attend.
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Leader Writer: Hrishikesh Angom – Manipur is rightly called the “power house” of sports in India. The performance of state players at the recently concluded 34th National Games held at… Read more »
Leader Writer: Hrishikesh Angom – Manipur is rightly called the “power house” of sports in India. The performance of state players at the recently concluded 34th National Games held at Jharkhand testifies the very fact. However, continuous outflow of talented players from the state has become a major concern for the state. Many Manipuri players have represented other states and secured several medals at the National Games. The contribution of these players could have made Manipur the overall champion of the Games, but lack of limited opportunities in the state has compelled them to go to other states. There seems to be a laxity in sports development policy of the state government resulting in discontentment of the players. The state players have brought so many laurels from various international competitions such as Common Wealth Games and Asian Games but they are not given handsome incentives through which they could be motivated to achieve furthermore.
The outflow of talented players from the state itself indicates the failure of the state government towards the development of games and sports. Comparing the performance of Manipur at the Guwahati National Games and Jharkhand National Games, the performance at Jharkhand was lower than Guwahati even though it could secure the second position. The reason behind this retardation is not the degrading performance of the players but the very outflow of players who have secured medals in the last National Games to other states. A medalist of National Games gets handsomely rewarded in other states and as a result the state players have been lured to represent other states. It’s not a question of selfishness but a compulsion for a player to see for opportunities so as to excel in his or her sporting career.
It has been reported that in Jharkhand a gold medalist of National Games will be given Rs seven lakh while silver medalist and bronze medalist will be rewarded Rs five lakh and Rs three lakh respectively. Other states also make lucrative offers to the medalists of National Games. The question out here is not about just money and job but the policy for the development of sports. Nothing can be achieved without necessary help and support even if a person is highly talented. The same thing can be applied to the players of the state. The Manipuri players are mostly from economically backward families and as a result they struggle a lot while trying to pursue their respective discipline of sports.
The gold medalists of Delhi Common Wealth Games, namely weightlifter Renuka, weightlifter Sandhyarani, boxer Suranjoy and others have struggled in their life so as to become shining sports stars in the country. Despite of such outstanding performance in various international competitions the state government seems to neglect the meritorious players of the state. These players have once raised complaint against the state government for failing to give the announced incentive awards.Moreover, the sports infrastructures of the state need to be developed to provide better training to the young players of the state. The people of the state should give pay utmost regards to the players who have brought laurels to the state rather than underestimating them as belonging to backward classes. The rich art and culture as well as sports are the real showpieces of the state and so the people should try to upkeep them. The outflow of talented players from the state should also be controlled by providing adequate sports infrastructures as well as incentive awards for encouraging them to perform better in various competitions. Every Manipuri player would have desired to represent the state and win medals for the state but such is not the case out here presently. One day there might be no player to represent Manipur at the National Games if the concerned authority does not initiate policies for the welfare of the sportspersons by providing state-of-the-art sports infrastrucututes as well as lucrative incentives and job opportunities to meritorious players.
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IMPHAL March 4:The DGBR Lt Gen S Ravi Shankar, visited the National Highway NH-53 for the second time in two months, underlining the urgency BRO has accorded to improving the… Read more »
IMPHAL March 4:The DGBR Lt Gen S Ravi Shankar, visited the National Highway NH-53 for the second time in two months, underlining the urgency BRO has accorded to improving the highway. During his last visit he had travelled along the entire 294 Km stretch assessing the works in progress. During this visit, he inspected works around Noney (Km 54), Nungba (Km 136) and Kaimai (Km 166) and expressed satisfaction at the progress.
The immediate concern is to keep the highway open during the monsoon and thereafter further improve it so that the road is completely restored to National Highway standards by end of 2012. With this in view the work being carried out is a combination of strengthening bad patches and resurfacing where the road permits it now. Production centre for supply of wet mix macadam and hot mix are now in position to speed up the work.
The DGBR also interacted with the local formation Commanders and the Chief Secretary of the state. An update was also given by him to the Governor who was keen on keeping abreast with the progress on NH-53. CE (P) Pushpak, Mr Vinod Kumar accompanied the DGBR during the visit,stated a press release by the BRO.
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IMPHAL, March 3: The state home department has initiated strategies as security measures in the state capital in connection with the proposed visit of the President of India, Pratibha Devisingh… Read more »
IMPHAL, March 3: The state home department has initiated strategies as security measures in the state capital in connection with the proposed visit of the President of India, Pratibha Devisingh Patil on March, 10.
According to an official source, a total of 152 personnel of the state police forces, headed by one Additional SP (Imphal West) with 38 Sub Inspectorss, 35 ASIs and 48 women constables from eight district police stations of the state except Ukhru under himl have been detailed the security measures for the proposed visit of the President.
The official source further mentioned that, the security rehearsal for the proposed visit will be held on March 6 and 7 next.
The source further mentioned that, with the official confirmation from the office of the Rastrapati, Bhavan New Delhi of the official visit of the President of India recently, the state government has initiated the security strategies to prevent any untoward incidents during the President’s visit.
On the other hand ,as per the official scheduled prepared by the state home department, the President of India, , Pratibha Devisingh Patil will be arriving at Imphal Airport by Indian Airline Flight BBJ where a team of state police personnel will give guard of honour and reception of the visiting Indian President at 1.30 pm.
The official source further mentioned that, soon after landing at the Imphal Airport she will travel by road from Imphal Airport upto Raj Bhavan under a tight security arrangement along the Tiddim and will attended a meeting with Governor Gurbachand Jagat at Raj Bhavan which will start from 3 pm of the day and will be followed by a series of discussion and meeting with Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh, chairperson of State Social Welfare Advisory Board, chairperson of Manipur State Women Self Helf Group at Raj Bhavan Imphal on her arrival.
The visiting Presient of India will be entertained with cultural programmes at the Raj Bhavan which will be followed by dinner.
The official source further mentioned that, the President during her visit will inaugurate the Manipur State Data Centre (SDC) and will also lay the foundation stone of IT Park at Mantripukhri Imphal at 9.30 am and will be followed by the launching of SWAN Project and afterwards depart from Imphal at 12.30 pm of the same day by a special Indian Airforce Flight at 12.30 pm, the source added.
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Office of the MANIPUR STUDENTS’ASSOCIATION DELHI Estd. 1971 Reference No: 20110302 / Culture- Notice Annual Sangai Cultural Night Notice It is hereby notified to all the students and residents from… Read more »
Office of the
MANIPUR STUDENTS’ASSOCIATION DELHI
Estd. 1971
Reference No: 20110302 / Culture- Notice
Annual Sangai Cultural Night
Notice
It is hereby notified to all the students and residents from Manipur in Delhi that the Manipur Students’ Association Delhi (MSAD) is organising a cultural event in observance of the Annual Sangai Cultural Night. The event will be held on the 13th of March, 2011, at the Dusshera Ground, Mukherjee Nagar, North Delhi-09, from 5:00 to 11 pm. Events such as this, while keeping us close to our cultural roots, will also serve as an platform for us to assemble and realize our belongingness. Encouragement is forwarded to one and all to please bring along friends and family irrespective of their ethnic/cultural identity. The traditional
‘Thabal Chongba’ will be featured as the main attraction of this occasion. Your enthusiastic and sincere participation will go a long way in making this event a success.
Sd/-
Beerjurekha Samom
President, MSAD
Date:
SANGAI CULTURAL NIGHT
.
Date: 13 March 2011
Venue: Dushera Ground, Near Mukherjee Nagar, North Delhi – 110009
Timing: 5 pm to 11 pm
Contribution: minimum Rs 100 only per person
PROGRAMME DETAIL
Assembly
Welcome Address
Keynote Address
Address by the Chief Guest & Invitees
Cultural Programme
Vote of thanks
NB: Drinking and any other forms of intoxication is strictly prohibited inside the programme campus
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Inauguration function of Braille Printing Machine at the Ideal Blind School, Takyel, Manipur. Manipur is the first among the North-East India to possess the said Machine. Altogether there are 9-12 such machine… Read more »
Inauguration function of Braille Printing Machine at Manipur
Inauguration function of Braille Printing Machine at the Ideal Blind School, Takyel, Manipur. Manipur is the first among the North-East India to possess the said Machine. Altogether there are 9-12 such machine of similar type is available in India.
A system of writing invented by Louis Braille, in which letters and some combinations of letters are represented by raised dots arranged in three rows of two dots each and are read by the blind and partially sighted using the fingertips.
Photographs Courtesy and Copyright: Mr. Amarendra Laimayum
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IMPHAL, March 1: The SEGP Loan Recovery Agent Senapati has launched a loan recovery drive from today in the district as per the direction given by the competent authority of… Read more »
IMPHAL, March 1: The SEGP Loan Recovery Agent Senapati has launched a loan recovery drive from today in the district as per the direction given by the competent authority of the Manipur State Co-operative Bank, (MSCB) Imphal, Manipur.
It informed all the loanees/defaulters of Saikul, Karong, Tadubi, Kangpokpi, Saitu of Senapati district who have taken the loans under the SEGP of MSCB to clear the outstanding due on or before March 20. At the same time the loanees are also asked to pay the loan installment on time without delay so as to enable the bank in formulating its working mechanism progressively without any difficulty.
It further informed that the MSCB also directed the SEGP loan recovery agents to use all legal means to recover the SEGP loan.
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NEW DELHI , March 2: Shri Anand Sharma, Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, today inaugurated the India-ASEAN Business Fair & Business Conclave 2011, at Pragati Maidan here tomorrow. The… Read more »
NEW DELHI , March 2: Shri Anand Sharma, Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, today inaugurated the India-ASEAN Business Fair & Business Conclave 2011, at Pragati Maidan here tomorrow. The Trade & Industry Ministers from the 10 ASEAN Countries viz., Brunei , Cambodia , Indonesia , Lao PDR, Malaysia , Myanmar , Philippines , Singapore , Thailand and Vietnam also delivered special address on the occasion. The 5-day Fair was jointly organised by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry and Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), which was first of its kind, brought together Business leaders and Practitioners for knowledge sharing and business development across industry segments from India and 10 ASEAN Countries.
The Government of Manipur was also taking part in the fair. In the Manipur stall, under the sponsorship of Directorate of Commerce and Industries, Manipur; M/s Women Worth Organization, Nagamapal Kangjabi Machin, Imphal displayed handlooms, artistic textiles and handicrafts items and M/S Chanu Creations, Thangmeiband Lairunghanjaba Leikai, Imphal handloom items. Ng. Bimolata Devi proprietress of M/S Women Worth Organization and Ch. Indira of M/S Chanu Creations attended the fair.
The focus sectors of display and interest of businesses during the India-ASEAN Business Fair & Conclave are Banking, Tourism, Automotive, Construction, Oil & Gas, Pharmaceutical, Cosmetics, Chemicals, Light Engineering, Electrical Equipments, Aluminum & Stainless Steel, Training, Health Products, Infrastructure, Transportation Logistic Services, Ship building & Repairs, Jewellery, Garments, Consultancy Services, Pharmaceuticals, IT & IT enabled Services, Chemicals, Architect Services, Auto parts, personal care products, Construction & Mining, Agri & Food processing and many more.
S. Rishikumar Singh, President of All Manipur Entrepreneur Association (AMEA), L. Sarat Singh, Treasurer of AMEA, L. Orenkumar Singh Industries Consultant, B. Haridas Sharma, Chairman of Association of Extensive Growers Innovative Services, Imphal and I. Rajen Singh, Secretary General of NEFIT, Manipur Chapter as delegates from Manipur were taking part at the Business Conclave of the fair.
Business Sessions were held today on the following themes: `India-ASEAN Partnership in the 21st Century: From Vision to Action` and `India-ASEAN Economic Synergies: Economic & Strategic Engagement`. Tomorrow, there will be sessions on `SMEs and Micro Enterprises `“ The Growth Engines for ASEAN & India`; `Investment Opportunities in India `“ across States`.
In the Manipur Stall, staff members of the Directorate of Commerce and Industries, Manipur led by Ksh. Santa Singh, OSD (Commerce and Industries), distributed literatures on Manipur industries and displayed audio-visual presentation to the visitors.
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IMPHAL, March 2: The Deputy Commissioner, Imphal East district in a statement said that notice has been given to all concerned of EB-001, 002, 003, 004 and 005 that Biometry… Read more »
IMPHAL, March 2: The Deputy Commissioner, Imphal East district in a statement said that notice has been given to all concerned of EB-001, 002, 003, 004 and 005 that Biometry collection shall commence from 10 am of March, 3, 2011 at the Deputy comissioner office complex, Porompat.
It informed all persons/residents of Thawanthaba Leikai, Mutum Leikai and Kshetri Leikai under Porompat Sub-Division, Imphal East District are requested to attend the Biometry collection camp along with the acknowledgement slip and an identity proof to get the IRIS photograph and fingerprint.
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IMPHAL March 2: Directorate of Health Services invites application from interested undergraduate candidates for the post of yoga instructor. Candidates should be within 35 years of age and certified from… Read more »
IMPHAL March 2: Directorate of Health Services invites application from interested undergraduate candidates for the post of yoga instructor. Candidates should be within 35 years of age and certified from a recognized yoga institute.
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IMPHAL March 2: The Coordinating Commitee on Survival of women and child Development welfare Service in a press release by the president Sh Suranjoy states that a meeting of all… Read more »
IMPHAL March 2: The Coordinating Commitee on Survival of women and child Development welfare Service in a press release by the president Sh Suranjoy states that a meeting of all the staff workers, helpers of mini anganwadi workers will be held on March 5 at MPP office near pologround. The release appeals to all concerned to take part in the meeting which will commence from 11 am onwards.
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IMPHAL, March 1: The Liangmei Naga Council, Manipur has informed that the 11th Annual Assembly cum seminar of the Liangmei community scheduled from March 9 to 10 at Thonglang Akutpa… Read more »
IMPHAL, March 1: The Liangmei Naga Council, Manipur has informed that the 11th Annual Assembly cum seminar of the Liangmei community scheduled from March 9 to 10 at Thonglang Akutpa has been postponed indefinitely until further notice due to technical problem and villagers boundary dispute pendind cases.
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IMPHAL, Mar 1: The proscribed KCP (Maoist) has announced ban on the works undertaken by MLA of Lamsang assembly constituency, Brajabidhu for alleged misappropriation of local development fund. A statement… Read more »
IMPHAL, Mar 1: The proscribed KCP (Maoist) has announced ban on the works undertaken by MLA of Lamsang assembly constituency, Brajabidhu for alleged misappropriation of local development fund.
A statement of KCP (Maoist) signed by its assistant publicity secretary and propaganda Nonglen Meitei said that the party has taken up the decision to ban MLA Brajabidhu following misappropriation of local area development fund as well as PDS items which are supposed to be given to the people.
The MLA has been working for his own benefits at the cost of the people`s money and properties, it said.
The statement also mentioned that the misdeeds of minister Parijat and other MLAs of the ruling party will be highlighted to the public very soon.
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IMPHAL, Mar 1: The proscribed KCP (Maoist) has announced ban on the works undertaken by MLA of Lamsang assembly constituency, Brajabidhu for alleged misappropriation of local development fund. A statement… Read more »
IMPHAL, Mar 1: The proscribed KCP (Maoist) has announced ban on the works undertaken by MLA of Lamsang assembly constituency, Brajabidhu for alleged misappropriation of local development fund.
A statement of KCP (Maoist) signed by its assistant publicity secretary and propaganda Nonglen Meitei said that the party has taken up the decision to ban MLA Brajabidhu following misappropriation of local area development fund as well as PDS items which are supposed to be given to the people.
The MLA has been working for his own benefits at the cost of the people’s money and properties, it said.
The statement also mentioned that the misdeeds of minister Parijat and other MLAs of the ruling party will be highlighted to the public very soon.
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IMPHAL, March 1: The Liangmei Naga Council, Manipur has informed that the 11th Annual Assembly cum seminar of the Liangmei community scheduled from March 9 to 10 at Thonglang Akutpa… Read more »
IMPHAL, March 1: The Liangmei Naga Council, Manipur has informed that the 11th Annual Assembly cum seminar of the Liangmei community scheduled from March 9 to 10 at Thonglang Akutpa has been postponed indefinitely until further notice due to technical problem and villagers boundary dispute pendind cases.
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IMPHAL, March 1: The Kangleipak Communist Party Military Council KCP (MC) in a statement issued by the outfit’s secretary Military Affairs, Lanheiba Meitei, has call on the people and as… Read more »
IMPHAL, March 1: The Kangleipak Communist Party Military Council KCP (MC) in a statement issued by the outfit’s secretary Military Affairs, Lanheiba Meitei, has call on the people and as well as the representatives for a joint participation to ensure the implementation the Inner Line Permit system (ILP) to save threatened people of the land due to migrant influx and flush out migrants from the state.
It recalled that the ILP was removed in November, 18, 1950, by the then commissioner and an agent of India, Himat Singh.
It said that since the removal of the ILP the migrant influx has adversely disturbed the peaceful atmosphere of indigenous people of the state. There has been many instances of these migrants carrying out indecent and immoral act to the local girls and woman of the state.
It observed that remaining silent spectator with the concept that “it had never occurred to my family would be wrong” adding it stress the need for unanimous stand of the people on the issue in order to prevent it in the interest of the future generation.
It said that the need of the hour is to organized various activities like “panel discussion with representatives from senior citizens and intellects on account of foreigner entry into Kangleipak, to organized “a debate competition on inner line permit is required in Kangleipak” for the awareness of the student communities and refresh the issue, at the same time organized a community level open discussion on the matter and take unanimous resolution for the need to implement the Inner Line Permit besides presurising the concerned authority to table the issue in the Assembly.
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IMPHAL, March 1: A combined force of Imphal West Police Commandos, 116 Bn BSF and 5 Assam Rifles have arrested two hardcore cadres of KCP involved in several crimes in… Read more »
IMPHAL, March 1: A combined force of Imphal West Police Commandos, 116 Bn BSF and 5 Assam Rifles have arrested two hardcore cadres of KCP involved in several crimes in Imphal area including the murder of one Leishangthem Ranabir of Heirangoithong yesterday night.
The arrested cadres are Thingbaijam Chitaranjit Singh alias Tangba, 38, son of (late) Manigun of Heirangoithong Awang Maibam Leikai, and Thingbaijam Somokanta alias Tomcha, son of Saratjit of Heirangoithong Awang Maibam Leikai.
Speaking to media-persons today, DSP of CDO Imphal West, S Ibomcha stated that Chitaranjit was apprehended while a combined force of CDO Imphal West, 116 Bn BSF and 5 Assam Rifles was conducting intense frisking and checking yesterday at around 10:30 pm near the gate of Oriental College based on specific information provided by 23 Assam Rifles that some members of KCP were going to lob hand grenade.
From Chitaranjit’s disclosure another cadre Somokanta was also arrested from his residence along with various incriminating articles today at around 10 am. They disclosed that they are working under Thingujam Sorojini, 37, wife of Subhash Dev Burman of Heirangoithong Awang Maibam Leikai and one Malemnganba of KCP.
DSP Ibomcha further said that the duo has been involved in several crimes in Imphal area. They shot dead Leishangthem Ranabir of Heirangoithong Mutum Leirak near Catholic School, Canchipur.
Chitaranjit along with Lourembam Poncha, son of Lolito of Heirangoithong Awang Maibam Leikai lobbed one hand-grenade at the residence of executive engineer Thokchom Lokeshwar of Sagolband Tera Tongbram Leikai.
The duo lobbed one hand-grenade at the residence of Pradhan Chaobi of Yurembam Makha Leikai and Chitaranjit also lobbed one hand-grenade at the quarter of BDO Rajen at Lamphel Sana Keithel.
Chitaranjit also blank fired one round at a brickfield at Pangei by going together with L Ranabir and took Rs 80, 000 which was later handed over to Sorojini.
Chitaranjit along with Ranabir burnt down one van at Ningombam and also served a demand letter at a stone crusher at Pheidinga along with Th Sorojini.
Somokanta and Poncha blasted one hand-grenade at the residence of one Pradhan at Lilong Chajing Karam, and served one demand letter at Pratap Talkies along with Sorojini.
The security force have also recovered four Chinese hand-grenades, 13 live rounds of 9mm caliber, 23 live rounds of 7.65 mm caliber, two live rounds of long range cartridge, one magazine of 7.65 mm caliber, seven demand letters of KCP, one Honda Activa (silver colour) bearing registration number MN-01Q 5132 and one mobile handset with SIM card, the DSP stated.
Assam`s ruling Congress faces a divided opposition.
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NEW DELHI, March 1 :Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Puducherry, Assam and West Bengal will go to polls in April and May in the biggest popularity contest since the 2009 Lok Sabha… Read more »
NEW DELHI, March 1 :Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Puducherry, Assam and West Bengal will go to polls in April and May in the biggest popularity contest since the 2009 Lok Sabha election, it was announced on Tuesday.
Chief Election Commissioner S.Y. Quraishi said some 150 million voters will be eligible to take part in the elections that will begin April 4 and conclude May 10.
The vote count will take place May 13, Quraishi told reporters at his office. While Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Puducherry will have a single phase polling on April 13, Assam will see balloting on April 4 and 11.
Polling in West Bengal will be spread over six phases — April 18, 23 and 27 and May 3, 7 and 10.
The April-May battle will dominantly involve the Left, the Congress and regional parties like the Trinamool Congress, the Asom Gana Parishad, the DMK and the AIADMK.
One of the keenest contests is expected in West Bengal, where the Left Front led by the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M), which has been in power since 1977, faces its most serious challenge.
The Left Front`s biggest threat comes from the Trinamool Congress of Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee who has vowed to unseat the Marxists and form a government.
In Kerala, the coalitions led by the Left and Congress will take on each other. The ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu will lead its alliance against a resurgent AIADMK.
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