September 2011 – Page 34

Seminar on Public Library

Under the joint aegis of Ministry of Culture, Raja Rammohan Roy Library Foundation RRRLF Kolkata , Department of Art culture, and Manipur Library Association a national level seminar on ‘Public Libraries in ICT Driven Knowledge Society’ was held tod…

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Jiribam meet endorses district demand

A public meeting held today at Jiribam Town Hall here under the aegis of Jiribam District Demand Committee endorsed the demand for upgrading Jiribam to a full fledged revenue district Source The Sangai Express

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SHDDC raises war cry in pursuit of demand

Calling upon its supporters to arm themselves with ‘weapons’ in a last ditch attempt to re deem the fate of Sadar hills, Sadar Hills Districthood Demand Committee SHDDC today announced its decision to intensify the ongoing agitation until the Governm…

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Drivers stranded along NH39 in dire straits

Drivers and transporters who have been stranded at different places along the National Highway 39 in Nagaland and Assam due to the on going economic blockade are literally drowned in a sea of misery Source The Sangai Express

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Housewife kills husband

In a tragic incident, a woman stabbed and killed her husband, who is an IRB jawan on Thursday night while he was sleeping Source Hueiyen News Service

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Cabinet for more forces on NH 37

After reviewing the prevailing law and order situation in the backdrop of indefinite blockade being imposed by SHDDC on National Highways, the State Cabinet has decided to deploy additional forces along the Imphal Jiribam section of NH 37 Source Th…

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AR rebutes UNLF’s claim

Reacting against the claim of the proscribed UG group UNLF which was published in the September 9 issue of this daily under the heading UNLF Brands surrender ceremony cheap propaganda about the surrender by two UNLF cadres namely SS 2nd Lt Oinam Chairenlakpa alias Gunesher son of O Samungou of Thanga Chingkha Leikai and Tongbram Mitlang alias Babuthoi by the publicity officer of UNLF a press statement of the PIB Defence Wing today alleged that the claim of UNLF lacks substance and is more of a routine rebuttal of realities, which of late is more and more noticeable in the case of UNLF, in particular Source Hueiyen News Service

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Woman dies, patient party go on rampage

Tension ran high at Chamber of Commerce Hospital here today with enraged patient party going on a rampage destroying properties of the private hospital following the death of a woman patient due to alleged negligence by the attending doctor and other s…

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Stranded drivers, handymen facing endless sufferings Economic blockade in full swing, every vehicle checked for goods

Even as the SHDDC and UNC have withdrawn their bandhs and general strike along the NHs of the state, the economic blockade is in full swing with blockade supporters coming out and checking each and every vehicle plying on these roads to see whether any…

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BJP demands President’s Rule in State

A high level BJP delegation led by its National spokesperson and MP Prakash Javadekar today called on the Governor of Manipur Gurbachan Jagat at Raj Bhavan here today and submitted a memorandum demanding imposition of President’s Rule in the State over…

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Club urges for bus terminus repairing

The United Clubs NH 37 has urged upon the Government of Manipur to repair the bus terminus located at Langjing ahead of the election code of conduct comes into force Source The Sangai Express

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Silent protest

Protesting against enactment of Armed Forces Special Powers Act, 1958 by the Indian Parliament, Just Peace Foundation JPF would be taking out a silent protest march from Porompat to Palace Compound on September 11 Source The Sangai Express

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‘Improve parking area at Langjing’

The United Club NH 37 has pressed the government to develop the existing parking area at Langjing at the earliest possible time and also improve its infrastructures Source Hueiyen News Service

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Army sticks to surrender story

Describing the UNLF disclaimer, with regard to two of its cadres laying down arms in the surrender ceremony held at the Leimakhong headquarters of 57 Mountain Division, as ‘routine refutal of realities’ by the UNLF, a PIB DW statement presented a det…

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JNV students demand

Students of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya JNV , Yarelpat have demanded cancellation of the transfer order of two teachers from the school Source The Sangai Express

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GK Pillai quips

Former Home Secretary GK Pillai, who recently voiced for replacement of AFSPA with a humane law, today said that a consensus within the Government is needed to repeal the controversial Act Source The Sangai Express

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4 more trucks burned

In the latest development on the ongoing economic blockade of the SHDDC, blockade supporters today burnt down four goods trucks at Keithelmanbi area under Kangpokpi PS Source Hueiyen News Service

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Manuscripts should be preserved for future VC

A seminar on Public Library was held at the Senate Hall of MU today jointly organized by the Ministry of Culture, Raja Ram Mohan Roy Library Foundation, Kolkatta, Department of Art and Culture, GoM and Manipur Library Association MALA Source Huei…

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9/11 Day Observation – MSAD and Just Peace Foundation

PRESS NOTES Silently away from the blares of media it is but an inconvenient truth of the so-called largest democracy of the world. 9\11 is the day of the year… Read more »

PRESS NOTES

Silently away from the blares of media it is but an inconvenient truth of the so-called largest democracy of the world. 9\11 is the day of the year 1958 when the Armed Forces Special Power Act (AFSPA) was signed into a law by his Excellency the President of India, the most draconian and undemocratic legislation enacted by the Indian Parliament. Since then, without any break and judicial review, the black law has been in force in the region. The fact that the ‘right to life’ enshrined in the constitution is not a privilege of all may come as a surprise to many. It was an attack on democracy. While very few civil society organizations and individuals in Delhi has come forward to show solidarity to Irom’s cause, not many have joined her cry of repeal of AFSPA. The need to observe the 9/11 is to initiate discussions around such inconvenient truths. Let’s join the black day observation against the Draconian law, at Arts Faculty, Delhi University, on 9/11/2011 from 11am to 4pm. It is organized to support the world longest fast by Irom Sharmila and the cause to repeal AFSPA. Planning meeting of the worldwide protest on 5 November 2011 as Irom Sharmila is completing 11 years of fast will also be held during the observation. All the people from sections of societies are invited to join the observation.

BEERHUREKHA SAMOM
President Manipur Student’s Association Delhi (MSAD)

SERAM ROJESH
Coordinator, Delhi: Just Peace Foundation (JPF)

Contact: 9250446722, 7503689305, 9718669413,
Date 9/9/11

Introduction to Heritage Conservation

By: Kamaljit Ksh Cultural Heritage: Anything that relates culture and has been handed over to us by our predecessors. It can be Tangible or Intangible. Tangible Heritage refers to those… Read more »

By: Kamaljit Ksh

Cultural Heritage:

Anything that relates culture and has been handed over to us by our predecessors. It can be Tangible or Intangible.

Tangible Heritage refers to those examples that possess a physical form i.e. objects that could be seen and touched by us. E.g. sculptures,monuments, paintings, archaeological tools and implements, etc.
Intangible Heritage refers to that part of culture that cannot be touched as they do not have a physical form, e.g. music, dance, etc.

Q. Why to safeguard the Cultural Property?

– Every object of art has a message for the present and future generation.

Cultural property has following values attached to it:-
1.Aesthetic value

2.Historic value

3.National value

4.Scientific or research value

What is Heritage-Conservation?

Prevention is better than cure

Conservation as we know it today is a complex activity. Since the nineteenth century, it has broadened in scope, strengthened in importance and, simply
speaking, come of age. It has not always been in this way; just a few decades ago before that, it did not even exist-it did not exist as we know it: as a
particular activity, requiring special, well-trained skills, which are different from those of the artist, the carpenter or the sculptor.

Terms and Definitions:

Heritage Conservation: It is a profession devoted to the preservation of cultural heritage for the future. Conservation activities include examination, documentation, treatment, and preventive care.
Examination: It is the foremost step in Conservation of any art objects. It may be of simple visual examination using hand lens, mechanical examination using sable-hair brushes and scientific examination using Spectrometer, XRF, etc.
Documentation: It is one of the most important steps in Conservation. It is the records which comprises of history, condition of the object when found, treatment to be given etc. It is an ongoing process till all the treatments will be carried out.
Treatment: If an object has inherent vice, preventive measures may not be enough to reduce the rate of deterioration to a tolerable level. An acceptable treatment can prolong the life of an object. When an object becomes extremely fragile from deteriorating factors, appropriate treatment is a must to increase its stability and durability.
Preservation: It is the act of keeping safe or free from further harm or decay of the objects displayed in the Museum or stored in the storage by following any indigenous methods (e.g. Wrapping the Manuscript with red clothes and using neem, tobacco leaves as insect repellents) or chemical methods (e.g. Using Silica gel as Humidifier).
Restoration: There is a misconception that Conservation and Restoration are essentially the same things. Restoration can be simply defined as the act of repairing or trying to bring back to a former position or condition of the object or artefacts adopting different conservative norms. The difference? In a nutshell, Conservation is preservation while Restoration is repair.
Preventive Care: As most of the Cultural works are sensitive to environmental conditions such as temperature, humidity and exposure to light and UV light, they must be protected in a controlled environment where such variables are maintained within a range of damage-limiting levels. And it is always true that “Prevention is better than cure”, so the preventive cares is of extreme importance for preserving and checking any possible further harmful effects to the objects or artefacts.

The article was sent to Kanglaonline.com by Kamaljit Ksh. Heritage Conservation (Student) National Museum Institute, New Delhi

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