February 21, 2011 – Manipur News

Manipur Legislative Assembly session to start from March 8 – KanglaOnline

Manipur Legislative Assembly session to start from March 8KanglaOnlineIMPHAL, Feb 21: Complying with the recent state cabinet decision taken in the cabinet meeting of February 14 under the chairmanship of the state Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh at his o…

Manipur Legislative Assembly session to start from March 8
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IMPHAL, Feb 21: Complying with the recent state cabinet decision taken in the cabinet meeting of February 14 under the chairmanship of the state Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh at his official Banglow, the Governor of Manipur Gurbachand Jagat in exercise …

BJP storms Raj Bhavan decrying price rice and corruption – KanglaOnline

BJP storms Raj Bhavan decrying price rice and corruptionKanglaOnlineIMPHAL, Feb 21: As a part of the nationwide protest launched by Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) against price rise and corruption, a large number of workers of BJP Manipur Pradesh led by i…

BJP storms Raj Bhavan decrying price rice and corruption
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IMPHAL, Feb 21: As a part of the nationwide protest launched by Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) against price rise and corruption, a large number of workers of BJP Manipur Pradesh led by its president Sh. Shantikumar Sharma today stormed at Raj Bhavan and …

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300 delegates of AITUC Manipur to join “March to Parliament” – KanglaOnline

300 delegates of AITUC Manipur to join “March to Parliament”KanglaOnlineIMPHAL, Feb 21: Altogether 300 delegates of All India Trade Union Congress, (AITUC), Manipur is going to participate in the historic mass protest of the working people at the N…

300 delegates of AITUC Manipur to join “March to Parliament”
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IMPHAL, Feb 21: Altogether 300 delegates of All India Trade Union Congress, (AITUC), Manipur is going to participate in the historic mass protest of the working people at the National Capital `March to Parliament` on February 23, 2011. …

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Armed movement caused by oppression of innocent people: RK Meghen – KanglaOnline

The HinduArmed movement caused by oppression of innocent people: RK MeghenKanglaOnlineIMPHAL, Feb 21: The chairman of the proscribed UNLF, RK Meghen has stated that the armed separatist movement prevalent in Manipur has evolved out of the oppression of…

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Armed movement caused by oppression of innocent people: RK Meghen
KanglaOnline
IMPHAL, Feb 21: The chairman of the proscribed UNLF, RK Meghen has stated that the armed separatist movement prevalent in Manipur has evolved out of the oppression of innocent people carried out by the Indian forces. …
Meghen seeks plebiscite, peacekeepers in ManipurThe Hindu
Send him home: Meghen's backersCalcutta Telegraph

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Traffic Jams at Traffic Points in Imphal City

Source: Emailed by Sanabam Bhagat Dear Sir, There are frequent traffic jams in most important traffic points, such as the ones near Head Post Office, Nityaibai Chuthek, West Kangla Gate,… Read more »

Source: Emailed by Sanabam Bhagat

Dear Sir,

There are frequent traffic jams in most important traffic points, such as the ones near Head Post Office, Nityaibai Chuthek, West Kangla Gate, Keisampat Jn., PWD Head Office, Khoyathong, North AOC and Chingmeirong Khongnang Ani Karak. But the severest of all is happening at Nityaibai Chuthek and West Kangla gate as all the highways of Manipur passes through these traffic points.

Adding to the already congested traffic is the unserviceable roads at western side of Naga Nullahs due to heavy clearance and construction works currently in progress.

Besides, the big outdated traffic islands at Nityaibai Chuthek and Western Gate of Kangla is the culprit for the most severe traffic congestion at Imphal which also baffled the traffic lights system installed there. As a result no traffic lights signal installed there could be used to control the traffic at such places. The designer of the system might not have thought of encountering such a traffic system created by Manipur. Nowhere; at least in major Indian cities do we find such traffic islands at traffic congestion junctions, the idea which everybody knows except the govt.

Isn’t it time to bulldoze the two big traffic islands and restore smooth traffic or wait, torture and waste extra oil for more time till people are accustomed to it and start to live with it without any complaint as usual.

An excellent and the only example of easing traffic and successful use of traffic lights is there at near post office, because there is no traffic islands there. The one at Keisampat could also work well if the Naga Nullah roads are wide enough which is currently under construction. Of course traffic lights are yet to be installed there.

Let good sense prevail with the govt.and help cure traffic congestion at the heart of the Imphal city which normally shouldn’t have happened if those two traffic islands which serves more for a cosmetic than purposeful ones are removed for the welfare of the commuters which include ministers as well.

With Regards,
Sanabam Bhagat, Email: sanabam_meitei@yahoo.com

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Armed movement caused by oppression of innocent people: RK Meghen

IMPHAL, Feb 21: The chairman of the proscribed UNLF, RK Meghen has stated that the armed separatist movement prevalent in Manipur has evolved out of the oppression of innocent people… Read more »

IMPHAL, Feb 21: The chairman of the proscribed UNLF, RK Meghen has stated that the armed separatist movement prevalent in Manipur has evolved out of the oppression of innocent people carried out by the Indian forces.
RK Meghen stated this to media-persons today while he was produced before the special NIA Court at Guwahati along with other top leaders of UNLF including M. Joy, S. Rakesh, M. Ibohal, M. Landhoni and Maniton.
He further maintained that the Government of India does not have any policy for having negotiations with unarmed organizations, but it has been negotiating with various armed organizations.
The UNLF wants solution through democratic means and this has been supported by United Nations. The people have to play vital roles in bringing solution through democratic means, Meghen enjoined.
He also appealed to the people of Manipur to stand united and form a unified force regardless of caste or community to crush all external influences.
The leaders of UNLF were produced before the special NIA court today after the NIA has submitted the charge-sheet against 19 leaders of the outfit.
Only six of them were produced today while the rest of 13 members of the UNLF will be produced before the NIA court on March 7.
On the other hand, the bail application for M. Landhoni will be heard on February 28.
Meanwhile, a large number of people from Manipur, Assam and Mizoram numbering about 200 held a demonstration today near the complex of NIA court at Guwahati. They shouted slogans such as `We want plebiscite`, `UNLF not waging war against India`, `Chairman Sanayaima and other members of UNLF are not criminals`, `They are defenders of the right to self-determination of Manipuri people`, `NIA should transfer Sanayaima and other cases to Government of Manipur`, `We want permanent peace in Manipur` etc.
A release of People for Self-determination of Manipur also said that the UNLF is not a terrorist organization. It is just fighting for the right to self-determination of the people of Manipur which has been deprived by the Indian government by forcing the then Maharaja of Manipur Budhachandra to sign the merger agreement in 1949.
The organization also demanded plebiscite through which the lost freedom of Manipur can be restored.

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Rock Band – Divine Connection, Kohima

Source: Article/Picture from www.nagamusic.com Divine Connection was formed as Christian rock band on the 30th sept 2004 and made its début in dream café Kohima which was sponsored by Life… Read more »

Source: Article/Picture from www.nagamusic.com

Divine Connection was formed as Christian rock band on the 30th sept 2004 and made its début in dream café Kohima which was sponsored by Life pro.

It went on to win the MTV’s “Rock On” reality Rock Music show in 2011. http://kanglaonline.com/2011/02/divine-connection-band-from-kohima-wins-mtv-rock-on/

Dvine Connection Kohima. Source: nagamusic.com

Initially it consisted of five members with:

Vocal: Obed Kath

Guitars: Zakie

Keyboard Ruth Nukhu

Drum: Yanpo

Bass: Mhathung Odyuo

Later on Zakie and Ruth had to leave the band cause of personal reasons. For the for first two years the band was confined to playing locally. In dec 2006 the band collaborated with Joey Woch on the guitars and Neisakuo Noudi on the keys and participated in the first ever Hornbill National Rock contest and came out winning second. Obed also bagged the best vocalist. Soon after, the pair had to leave to pursue their own profession as music teachers. Joey is a full time music teacher in Dimapur and Neisakuo is teaching piano in Delhi.

Right now the band is experimenting with different genre of music. The first album consists of a blend of rock, jazz, funk, NU metal and modern rock.

On 27th June 07 Aseu (who also begged the best guitarist in the hornbill fest 2006) joined the band. Unfortunately after exactly after one year with the band Aseu after getting married discontinued with the band for some personal unknown reasons. The band has performed in and around the state, Manipur, Shillong, Delhi, Nongpoh, and just recently played at the roots festival at dimapur etc.. The band has also released its début album on the 11th of july and hotel Japfu Ashok.

All the members are all committed to pursue music full time. As of the moment only Yanpo has a regular job and work as a private advocate in Kohima. Among the band members Obed Kath is married and has a son who has turn two this year. The objective of the band is to promote positive music. They believe that young people can enjoy good music without indulging in sex, drugs, alcohol and violence. It is also a Para church and believes in Testifying the love of Jesus whenever and where ever possible. Till date the band has worked with youths in collaboration with various churches around the state and some neighboring states as well. The band is open to any programme’s and shows relating to social and humanitarian cause.
Listen to Divine connection Music .

Watch Divine Connection on MTV Rock On

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Send him home: Meghen’s backers – Calcutta Telegraph

The HinduSend him home: Meghen's backersCalcutta Telegraph21: Nearly 200 people from Manipur today staged a demonstration in front of the NIA court demanding that the cases against UNLF chairman Sana Yaima alias Rajkumar Meghen and the leader himse…

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Send him home: Meghen's backers
Calcutta Telegraph
21: Nearly 200 people from Manipur today staged a demonstration in front of the NIA court demanding that the cases against UNLF chairman Sana Yaima alias Rajkumar Meghen and the leader himself be transferred to his home state. …
Meghen seeks plebiscite, peacekeepers in ManipurThe Hindu
India's design will be defeated with its money: UNLFKanglaOnline

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AIR Imphal News -21st Feb 2011 7.30 Evening

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Four UG held

IMPHAL, Feb 21: At least three militant cadres have been reportedly arrested by combined forces in separate counter insurgency operation today.
A combined team of 23 Assam Rifles and 28 Assam Rifles arrested two cadres of the proscribed UNLF in a joint operation launched in the general area of Singjamei, at around 11.30 am today, said a statement of the PRO IGAR (S).
The arrested individuals were identified as ss l/cpl Kh. Sushil Singh, 28 and Winerjit Singh, 20. One .32 mm Pistol with magazine and two live rounds were recovered from them who along with the recoveries was handed over to Singjamei police station.
In another incident, a combined team of Thoubal district police commandos and 42 Assam Rifles arrested one cadre of the UPRF while conducting frisking and checking at Sora Bazar in the morning today at about 6:30 am, said a statement of the SSP Thoubal District.
The individual is identified as one Md. Minhajudding alias Bomb, 26, s/o Md. Jamaludding of Lilong Haoreibi Turel Ahanbi.
On preliminary interrogation the individual revealed himself to be an active member of UPRF under army No. 579, it said.
Further in another statement issued by SP Imphal East district, stated that a team of the district police commandos have arrested one UNLF cadre on February 19 at about 5:30 pm from Wangkheimayum Leirak.
The individuals have been identified as one Wangkheimayum Malemnganba alias Khullinga Meitei, 31, s/o W. Hemanta Meitei of Wangkhei Meihoubam.
It said that on verification, he disclosed that he joined the outfit in 2002 through one Nanao of Singjamei and trained at Churachandpur side under Army no.1349 of 21 batch. He is working under the command of one Tonsana of UNLF and disclosed his involvements in extortion of money from General public, Govt. officials, businessmen etc besides transportation of arms and ammunitions from one place to another and provide shelters for the cadres etc, it said.

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HRLN Director apologizes for false report

Original Source: The Imphal Free Press IMPHAL Feb 21: Director of Human Rights Law Network , Meihoubam Rakesh has expressed regret for issuing distorted and false press releases regarding payment… Read more »

Original Source: The Imphal Free Press

IMPHAL Feb 21: Director of Human Rights Law Network , Meihoubam Rakesh has expressed regret for issuing distorted and false press releases regarding payment of financial assistance under Indira Awaj Yojana in Thoubal District.

The director tenders apology for causing inconvenience to district authorities of Thoubal district due to publication of the said press release which was duly carried as a news item on the February 19 issues of major news publications. Rakesh further clarified that the distorted facts was inadvertently included in the press release of HRLN due to bonafide mistake while reporting the incident of an IAY beneficiary ,namely Potsangbam Sobita Devi of Wangjing Tekcha Leikai of Thouabl District.

The Director further clarified that the DC , and the Executive Director , DRDA of Thoubal are not related to the said incident as reported by HRLN. Also, Executive Director DRDA Thoubal is not the DC of Thoubal as reported. The Executive Director did not summon P Sobita on February 17 and no compensation was awarded by the Executive Director DRDA to Sobita.The payment was however done at the office of the Block Development Officer ,Thoubal.

Update (February 22): This is related to the news DC compensates IAY scam victim

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Human Resource Ministry Intimated State Govt.: COTA

IMPHAL, Feb 21: The secretary of union ministry of human resource, AK. Tiwari has intimated the Government of Manipur of measures initiated in connection with the demands of the striking teachers under the spearhead of Council of Teachers`™ Association, (COTA), said a release of the COTA.
It said that a written statement of the Human Resource secretary informing the development has been sent to the COTA office today adding it lauded the ministry for showing their concerned for the grievances of the teachers.
In the meantime, the number of teachers sent to jail has increased to 195 with the arrest 18 more fasting teachers today.
It further informed that the entire teacher of the zone-II Imphal East district will begin the next round of fast from tomorrow.

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MNRF Clarifies

IMPHAL, Feb 21: The Manipur Naga Revolutionary Front (MNRF) in a statement, signed by Maxstone, Information and Publicity secretary, clarified that there are no faction amongst the MNRF organization.
It said that its founder Alen alias Atai Seiro holds top rank of the organization adding the claim made by one Unison and Chuirui alias Achui is fictitious and baseless. Both the individual have been terminated from the party for misusing party funds since December, 2010.
It further clarified that Bennyson Jajo will remain under the custody of the outfit until his innocence is proved and if found guilty would be awarded with corporal punishment.

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New traffic norms for Imphal

IMPHAL Feb 21: To ensure free movement of traffic, the Directorate of Transport has laid down new traffic rules. A press release by deputy director of Transport A Shivadas states… Read more »

IMPHAL Feb 21: To ensure free movement of traffic, the Directorate of Transport has laid down new traffic rules. A press release by deputy director of Transport A Shivadas states that with immediate effect ,all heavy vehicles coming from Imphal East will not be allowed to proceed towards Imphal west via Minuthong and Sanjenthong.
Heavy vehicles coming from Thoubal will be diverted from Singjamei towards Singjamei New Bridge and those proceeding towards northern side of NH 39 will be diverted towards Pishumthong from the Traffic point, however buses shall be allowed to proceed towards Keisampat traffic point and move towards Mayai Lambi.
Trucks from Mayang Imphal will be diverted at Khagempalli crossing to Kwakeithel bazaar towards Lamphel bus parking via Tera Bazar, Naoremthong, Uripok, RIMS and the same route will have to be followed on return and the buses coming from Mayang Imphal shall be diverted towards Tiddim road from Keishampat Traffic point.
Further, buses coming from Tiddim road shall be diverted from Kwakeithel bazaar towards Khagempalli crossing via Mayai Lambi and to Keisampat for parking. Trucks coming from Tiddim side will be diverted from Kwakeithel bazar towards Khagempalli crossing and move towards Singjamei Traffic point via Pishumthong.
Buses coming from Sagolband road will park at Moirang leirak machin and trucks coming from NH 53 will be diverted from Tera Lukram Leirak either towards Naoremthong ,Uripok or Tiddim road.
All buses coming from Uripok Kangchup road will have to park at JAS petrol pump at Uripok, whereas trucks coming from UK road shall be diverted towards Uripok canteen road, the release states.
Trucks coming from Sekmai and DM road will be diverted at Khongnang Ani Karak towards Lamlong bridge or Minuthong or Singjamei bridge via Wangkhei Kongba and Nandeibam Leikai road. Buses will be diverted at Khongnang ani karak towards the Capitol project and park at Khuyathong. The directive also ceased movement of all vehicular traffic along wahengbam Laikai Road, Nagamapal road from Khuyathong turning to Kasturi bridge is temporary suspended. All vehicles except two whellers are not allowed from the entry point towards Moirang Leirak or Babuthoing.
Private vehicles are allowed to exit towards Sagolband road from Wahengbam Leikai traffic junction.
Parking for commercial vehicles initially parked along Wahengbam road stretch has been temporary suspended and shifted along Nagamapal road and UK road and will move towards Mahrani bridge towards UK road.
Further, commercial vehicles coming from Indo Burma road shall be diverted at GPO Traffic junction towards Sanjenthong to the parking place via Checkon and Minuthong. Autos parked at the front of IMC buildings will move towards LIC junction and cross Minuthong, Checkon and Sanjenthong. The order was issued in consultation with the traffic police, the release stated.

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Workshop on Monsang literature and language

IMPHAL, Feb 21: A one day workshop on Monsang Literature and Language was held on February 19 at Changning Community Hall with Prof. Scott Delancy from University of Oregon, USA… Read more »

IMPHAL, Feb 21: A one day workshop on Monsang Literature and Language was held on February 19 at Changning Community Hall with Prof. Scott Delancy from University of Oregon, USA as resource person.
A release of the Sirti Upa Ruh (SUR), said the programme was organized by Sirti Upa Ruh (Monsang Tribe Union) and coordinated by W. Koning Monsang, Research Scholar, Department of Linguistic, Manipur University.
At the same time, Ng. Gilbert, Advisor to SUR, UPA E. Khartu, rtd. ZEO Chandel, Ng. Benithan and Ng. Konising, president and general secretary SUR, took active part in the discussion. Renei Wanglar, president, Sirti Sanuw Ruh also attended the workshop, said the statement.

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Manipur in 34th National Games [Updated]

21/02/2011: Updated at 2025 Hours IST 9th Day: Manipur maintains at third position in the over all state wise ranking, Services still at the top spot. The top 5 States of the 34… Read more »

21/02/2011: Updated at 2025 Hours IST

9th Day: Manipur maintains at third position in the over all state wise ranking, Services still at the top spot.