As preemptive measures taken up in connection with the forthcoming 10th Assembly Elections, police conducted a search operation today afternoon at Thangal Bazar Source The Sangai Express
As preemptive measures taken up in connection with the forthcoming 10th Assembly Elections, police conducted a search operation today afternoon at Thangal Bazar Source The Sangai Express
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On the invitation of Just Peace Foundation, Robin Blackei MPP , Prof S Tikendra BJP , Lokendra Trinamool Congress , N Sundari RJD , Kh Debabrata MSCP and L Sotinkumar CPI represented their respective parties at a one day political convention on…
On the invitation of Just Peace Foundation, Robin Blackei MPP , Prof S Tikendra BJP , Lokendra Trinamool Congress , N Sundari RJD , Kh Debabrata MSCP and L Sotinkumar CPI represented their respective parties at a one day political convention on Armed Forces special Powers Act 1958 at Classic Hotel today Source The Sangai Express
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Residents of Wangjing Tentha led by the Youth for Social Change, Tentha and All Manipur Nupi Marup, Wangjing Tentha Area Committee today staged a sit in protest reacting against poll related violence in the constituency and submitted a memorandum to th…
Residents of Wangjing Tentha led by the Youth for Social Change, Tentha and All Manipur Nupi Marup, Wangjing Tentha Area Committee today staged a sit in protest reacting against poll related violence in the constituency and submitted a memorandum to the DC Thoubal to make the ensuing General Election to the 10th Manipur Legislative Assembly free and fair in the constituency Source Hueiyen News Service
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Following withdrawal of nomination papers by 11 candidates today, altogether 279 candidates have been left to fight for the sixty Legislative Assembly seats Source The Sangai Express
Following withdrawal of nomination papers by 11 candidates today, altogether 279 candidates have been left to fight for the sixty Legislative Assembly seats Source The Sangai Express
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Aspiring CPI candidate of Chandel A C, DN Haokip alleged that UKLF cadres forced him to withdraw from contesting the 10th Manipur State Assembly Election and they even tried to kidnap him while he was on his way to attend the scrutiny on January 12 at …
Aspiring CPI candidate of Chandel A C, DN Haokip alleged that UKLF cadres forced him to withdraw from contesting the 10th Manipur State Assembly Election and they even tried to kidnap him while he was on his way to attend the scrutiny on January 12 at Liwa Chaning village Source Hueiyen News Service
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The NSCN IM said today the itinerary of Muivah and Swu to Zunhebuto has been deferred on account of certain untenable conditions laid down by the Government of India and the Ministry of Home Affairs MHA through its Ceasefire Monitoring Group CFMG …
The NSCN IM said today the itinerary of Muivah and Swu to Zunhebuto has been deferred on account of certain untenable conditions laid down by the Government of India and the Ministry of Home Affairs MHA through its Ceasefire Monitoring Group CFMG Source The Sangai Express
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Shillong, Jan 14 NNN : A total of 1,559 poultry birds that have been affected with H1N1 virus or bird flu have been culled in Williamnagar town of East Garo Hills district of Meghalaya by the Rapid Respose Team, official sources said in Shillong today. On the first day, 561 affected fowls belonging to the […]
Shillong, Jan 14 NNN : A total of 1,559 poultry birds that have been affected with H1N1 virus or bird flu have been culled in Williamnagar town of East Garo Hills district of Meghalaya by the Rapid Respose Team, official sources said in Shillong today.
On the first day, 561 affected fowls belonging to the State Animal Husbandry and Veterinary farm were culled after all the details of the culling preparations have been minutely followed.
On the second day, 998 affected fowls belong to private farms were culled bringing the total of culled to 1559, Meghalaya Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Director, L. Lyngwa told The Sentinel, adding that the number of fawls that have been culled today is yet to be received, as they the team that had gone to the interior villages were yet to report to the Headquarter. The Director said the number of birds regarding today’s culling could probable received by late night. He also declined to the rough figure culling. Lyngwa also informed the rest of the fawls within the 10 Kms radius from the affected area would be culled in the days to come. Lyngwa also said that to be in tune with the Centre’s guidelines, Rs.50 per matured chicks would be paid to the affected farmers and the State Government would give an additional sum in tune with the market rate. The State Government has also sent some of the experts and senior veterinary doctors to cope with the pressing situation.
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Imphal, Jan 14 NNN : Five sitting MLAs of Manipur Legislative Assembly had failed to file their nomination papers for the January- 28 scheduled general elections even as 11 aspiring candidates, including one woman today delivered their withdrawal notices on the last day of withdrawal of candidatures. The five sitting MLAs who chose not to […]
Imphal, Jan 14 NNN : Five sitting MLAs of Manipur Legislative Assembly had failed to file their nomination papers for the January- 28 scheduled general elections even as 11 aspiring candidates, including one woman today delivered their withdrawal notices on the last day of withdrawal of candidatures.
The five sitting MLAs who chose not to contest in the polls include Thangminlen Kipgen from Kangpokpi Assembly Constituency holding Hills Area Committee chairman, Marung Makunga of Tengnoupal Assembly Constituency, M. Thorii in Mao Assembly Constituency, Dr Kasim Ruivah of Chingai Assembly Constituency and Md. Hellauddin from Lilong Assembly Constituency.
The reason behind their failure to file their nominations could not be confirmed as the MLAs could not be reached for comment.
Sources close to them said the five MLAs could not get party tickets of their choice owing to which the legislatures decided not to contest the elections.
Meanwhile, 11 candidates who have already filed their nominations for polls to the 10th Manipur Legislative Assembly on Saturday withdrew their candidatures. However, the exact number of candidates in the withdrawal list could not be known as State Chief Election Commissioner’s control room did not provide details. The candidates include four from Manipur State Congress Part (MSCP), one NCP and six Independents.
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Mail News Service Imphal, Jan 14: A training of flying squads formed to observe expenditure in respect of sit A/C of Bishnupur district was held a DC, Bishnupur office. The expenditure observer, Sachin Das and DEo, M. Lakshmikar instructed the team to function then duties during election. The observers in connection with the state assembly […]
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Imphal, Jan 14: A training of flying squads formed to observe expenditure in respect of sit A/C of Bishnupur district was held a DC, Bishnupur office.
The expenditure observer, Sachin Das and DEo, M. Lakshmikar instructed the team to function then duties during election.
The observers in connection with the state assembly election of Chandel district arrived Chandel.
The three observers will look after the election process and expenditure of the district.
A meeting of all political parties in connection with the 10th state assembly election will be held at the DC office, Senapati Complex on January 16 at 12 noon, according to DC/ DEo, PK Jha, Senapati district.
A meeting participated by all political parties of Bishnupur district was held at Mini Sectt. Hall, Bishnupur today.
The DC, Moirangthem Laxmikumar appealed all to conduct the election free and fair.
Shri Sachin Das, expenditure observer and general observer, SN Roy also attended the meeting.
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It is notified for general information that the Election Commission of India vide its Notification No. 576/EXIT/2012/SDR dated 12th January, 2012 has prohibited conduct of any exit poll or dissemination in any manner whatsoever, the result of any exit poll in connection with the current General Elections to tfie Legislative Assemblies of Manipur, Punjab, Uttarakhand, […]
It is notified for general information that the Election Commission of India vide its Notification No. 576/EXIT/2012/SDR dated 12th January, 2012 has prohibited conduct of any exit poll or dissemination in any manner whatsoever, the result of any exit poll in connection with the current General Elections to tfie Legislative Assemblies of Manipur, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh and Goa ctaring the period from 7.00 A.M. of 28-01-2012. i.e. the first day of poll in Manipur and 5.30 P.M on 03-03-2012 i.e the last day of the poll in Goa and Uttar Pradesh.
Further, displaying any election matter including results of any opinion poll or any other poll survey, in any electronic media, would be prohibited during the period of 48 hours ending with the hours ending with the hours fixed for conclusion of poll in every phase.
2. It is also notified for general information that the_Election Commission of India vide its Press Note dated 9.1.2012 has announced that Counting of Votes in Manipur State commence from 8.00 AM on 06.03.2012.
It is to inform to the General public, Candidates and Voters of Imphal East District that the General Observers (1) Shri Santosh Kumar Yadav, IAS ( looking after 1-Khundrakpam A.C., 2-Heingang A.C., 3-Khurai A.C., 8-Lamlai A.C.) and (2) Shri Alok Kumar, IAS (looking after 4 – Kshetrigao A.C., 5-Thongju A.C., 14-Yaiskul A.C.) (3) Shri A.K. Singh, IAS ( Looking after 6-Keirao A.C., 7-Andro A.C., 15-Wangkhei A.C.) have arrived at Imphal. Shri Santosh Kumar Yadav, Shri Alok Kumar and Shri Atul Singh, IPS Police Observer are now staying at the Hotel Classic, Imphal at Room No. 401 and 218 and Shri A.K. Singh IAS General Observer is staying at the IGAR (South), Mantripukhri Guest House and Election Expenditure Observers (1) Shri Bamin Tari, IRS and (2) Shri Nmarbaniang, IRS are now staying at the Hotel Imphal at Room No. 112 and 107.
The Observers may be contacted personally between 4.00 p.m. 5.00 p.m. on any working day and also at their Mobile numbers for any complaint ect. regarding the election.
Shri Santosh Kumar Yadav, IAS 9402001847, Shri Alok Kumar, IAS 9402001849, Shri A.K. Singh, IAS 9402001854, Shri Bamin Tari, IRS 9402001856, Shri Nmarbaniang, IRS 9402001858, Shri Atul Singh, IPS 9402001864.
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Suman Gazmer PIB : A progressive farmer from Radang in East Sikkim, Bishnu Kumar Rai has embraced floriculture as a livelihood option since 2008. He cultivates roses in a 650 sq feet land and a green house provided by the State horticulture department. Rai was first introduced to floriculture by his wife who attended a […]
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PIB : A progressive farmer from Radang in East Sikkim, Bishnu Kumar Rai has embraced floriculture as a livelihood option since 2008. He cultivates roses in a 650 sq feet land and a green house provided by the State horticulture department.
Rai was first introduced to floriculture by his wife who attended a week long training programme supported by the State horticulture department on General Green House Management at the Horticulture training centre, Talegaon Dabhade in Pune. Later, he acquired further knowledge on floriculture by attending a training programme organized by the department and started reaping the dividends. He has constructed a 80 X 18 feet green house with his own contribution and help from State horticulture department.
So far, this year, Rai has sold roses worth Rs. 1 lakh 60 thousands and is hoping to cross Rs. 1 lakh 70 thousand in sales by the end of this year from the 5000 planted saplings. The selling price of rose per stick is Rs. 3 during off-season and Rs. 5 in peak season.
Having taken up floriculture three years ago, this horticulturist has made Rs. 96,000 in the first year and Rs. 1.45 lakhs in the second year through sales. He follows the drip irrigation technology which saves water and fertilizer by allowing water to drip slowly to the roots of the plants, either on the soil surface or directly into the root zone through a network of valves, pipes, tubes and emitters.
After gaining experience in rose cultivation, Rai has branched off to cultivate Jarvera from April 2011 and has already earned more than Rs. 30,000 by selling cut flowers. He is selling 100 sticks every day at the rate of Rs 4 per piece. It is easy to cultivate Jarvera as compared to rose as risk of disease is very less in it and Jarvera blossoms 12 months a year, he said. He is expecting to earn Rs. 50,000 to Rs. 60,000 from 800 plants this year and receives whole hearted support from his wife in this profession.
This energetic farmer has a future plan to develop his area as a floriculture belt and remains committed to cultivate flowers suitable in his 1 acre land. He has not limited himself to flowers but has been cultivating vegetables for almost two decades. He grows cabbages, cauliflower, broccoli, carrot, tomato and other green vegetables.
Rai had won the 2nd prize of Rs. 15,000 along with a certificate during the Horticulture Show 2011 held at Saramsa. He had also bagged a cash 3rd prize of Rs. 5,000 in vegetable (tomato) category during the Kharif Kisan Mela 2008 held at Saramsa.
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Mail News Service Imphal, Jan 14: On the occasion of Army Day 2012, Lt Gen Dalbir Singh, AVSM, VSM, GOC 3 Corps, conveyed his greetings and best wishes to all ranks of the Army. This day is celebrated on 15 January every year in recognition of Lieutenant General (later Field Marshal) K.M. Cariappa becoming the […]
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Imphal, Jan 14: On the occasion of Army Day 2012, Lt Gen Dalbir Singh, AVSM, VSM, GOC 3 Corps, conveyed his greetings and best wishes to all ranks of the Army. This day is celebrated on 15 January every year in recognition of Lieutenant General (later Field Marshal) K.M. Cariappa becoming the first Indian Commander-in-Chief in 1949.
GOC 3 Corps, in his message, brought out that all ranks of Army should feel proud of being a soldier of this great and glorious Indian Army. He said, “ All ranks of Spear Corps have been working together with the local civil administration and the people of the land to bring in greater growth and prosperity in Northeast Region. I appreciate the dedicated efforts of each soldier towards this noble cause”.
Army has been a source of inspiration and has contributed to society’s development in a number of ways. Army’s efforts to undertake infrastructure developmental projects, to motivate school children, to recruit jawans, to conduct vocational training, to provide medical & veteiinary services at remote locations and to encourage women empowerment has made a significant difference in the overall growth of the region. The General added, “We salute the brave soldiers who have made the Supreme”Sacrifice in the performance of their duty.”
On the 64th anniversary of Army Day on 15 January, GOC Red Shield Division Major General Binoy Poonnen, VSM conveys warm greetings and best wishes to all ranks, ex servicemen/veterans of Army and their families. Army Day is celebrated every year in recognition of Lieutenant General (later Field Marshal) KM Cariappa assuming appointment of the first Commander–in–Chief of the Indian Army from Sir Francis Butcher, the last British commander, in 1949. The day is celebrated in the form of parades and other military shows all over military cantonments to commemorate the contribution the valiant soldiers and rich traditions of Indian Army. On this momentous occasion the Red Shield Division pledges to maintain the high standards it has set for itself and continue contributing towards providing a secure and peaceful environment in the state of Manipur.
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Dimapur, Jan 14 NNN : The NSCN-IM said today the itinerary of Muivah and Swu to Zunhebuto has been deferred on account of certain untenable conditions laid down by the Government of India and the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) through its Ceasefire Monitoring Group (CFMG). One condition of the MHA for the NSCN-IM leaders’s […]
Dimapur, Jan 14 NNN : The NSCN-IM said today the itinerary of Muivah and Swu to Zunhebuto has been deferred on account of certain untenable conditions laid down by the Government of India and the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) through its Ceasefire Monitoring Group (CFMG).
One condition of the MHA for the NSCN-IM leaders’s tour to Zunheboto is that Muivah and Swu will travel without weapons. The second condition of the MHA to the NSCN-IM leaders is that personal security guards shall not carry weapons even in concealed manner. The third condition has been that the number of vehicles not to exceed twenty and the NSCN-IM leaders will not hold any public meeting or press conference
“We are extremely shocked by the immature policy of the GOI when the NSCN is holding serious political negotiation to end the more than six decades of conflict. We seriously question the stand of the government of India (GOI) and the MHA. The position taken by the MHA has nakedly exposed the true colour of the GOI and a big question on their sincerity in finding an early and honourable political solution,” the NSCN-IM today.
The outfit then condemns in the strongest term “the double standard and provocative decision” of the GOI to prevent the visit of Isak Chishi Swu and Th. Muivah to Zunhebuto. The NSCN-IM said it considers this a policy of dividing the Nagas and deliberately excluding the Naga people from the efforts to arrive at a peaceful political solution.
“Lasting political solution can be arrived at only through genuine democratic process of involving the people. Therefore, we question the deliberate strategy of the GOI to exclude the Naga people from the peace process and that certainly will have grave ramifications,” the NSCN-IM stated while adding, “Failing to understand and value the steps taken by the Nagas to seek peaceful political solution to the decades old political conflict, we observe, is a serious political bankruptcy within the Indian leadership.”
The NSCN-IM then thanks the Sumi people including the Sumi Hoho, student communities and Church fraternity for their earnest effort to welcome the ‘collective leadership,’ Chairman Isak Chishi Swu and General Secretary, Th. Muivah and their entourage. “We learnt that you have given your utmost efforts. We are sincerely moved. We thank you, the Sumi people. We will not fail to come and we will not leave you behind in ther the final political solution,” it concluded.
There was a stand-off between the Assam Rifles and the NSCN-IM in Nagaland today when the entourage of Thuingaleng Muivah and Isak Chisi Swu was prevented in a mid-way from going to Zunheboto.
NSCN-IM general secretary Thuingaleng Muivah and the outfit’s chairman Isak Chisi Swu were on their way to Zunheboto, a Nagaland district but the waiting Assam Rifles stopped them at a place called Bade village, some 20 kilometres from the outfit’s camp Hebron at around 9:30 am. Around 70 vehicles were part of the NSCN-IM leadership entourage.
There was a stand-off since then between the Naga outfit and the Assam Rifles. The matter got resolved only in the late afternoon at around 3:30 pm after which the NSCN-IM leaders returned back to their camp Hebron.
According to sources, the NSCN-IM leaders were stopped by the Assam Rifles with a directive from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). The Assam Rifles told the NSCN-IM that Muivah and Swu could not visit Zunheboto without getting permission from the Ministry of Home Affairs.From 9:30 am till 3:30 pm there was an intense argument between the Assam Rifles authority and the NSCN-IM leaders at Bade village. The Assam Rifles team was reportedly led by a brigadier. The Nagaland police officials along with large number of police personnel reportedly rushed to Bade village to calm the situation. Unconfirmed reports said the Nagaland government also played a role to resolve today’s impasse at Bade village. At around 3 pm the Ministry of Home Affairs reportedly allowed Muivah and Isak Swu to visit Zunheboto but with certain conditions. The MHA reportedly directed that not more than 20 vehicles can follow the NSCN-IM leaders’ visit to Zunheboto. The MHA directives also reportedly asked NSCN-IM leaders not to hold meetings at Zunheboto.
Following all these developments, the NSCN-IM leaders have reportedly put off their visit to Zunheboto for the time being.
“The MHA had insulted us,” fumes Phumthing Shimrang, ‘chief of the army staff’ of the NSCN-IM’s armed wing.
Earlier in the morning, Muivah had told the media that the have to talk to their people. “We have to talk with our people. We need interactions. More interactions with our people,” said Muivah.
It can be noted that the tension had been building since yesterday after the NSCN-IM leadership had learnt that the MHA had sealed all the roads from Hebron camp leading to Zunheboto by the Assam Rifles.
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Dimapur, Jan 14 NNN : The NSCN-IM said today the itinerary of Muivah and Swu to Zunhebuto has been deferred on account of certain untenable conditions laid down by the Government of India and the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) through its Ceasefire Monitoring Group (CFMG). One condition of the MHA for the NSCN-IM leaders’s […]
Dimapur, Jan 14 NNN : The NSCN-IM said today the itinerary of Muivah and Swu to Zunhebuto has been deferred on account of certain untenable conditions laid down by the Government of India and the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) through its Ceasefire Monitoring Group (CFMG).
One condition of the MHA for the NSCN-IM leaders’s tour to Zunheboto is that Muivah and Swu will travel without weapons. The second condition of the MHA to the NSCN-IM leaders is that personal security guards shall not carry weapons even in concealed manner. The third condition has been that the number of vehicles not to exceed twenty and the NSCN-IM leaders will not hold any public meeting or press conference
“We are extremely shocked by the immature policy of the GOI when the NSCN is holding serious political negotiation to end the more than six decades of conflict. We seriously question the stand of the government of India (GOI) and the MHA. The position taken by the MHA has nakedly exposed the true colour of the GOI and a big question on their sincerity in finding an early and honourable political solution,” the NSCN-IM today.
The outfit then condemns in the strongest term “the double standard and provocative decision” of the GOI to prevent the visit of Isak Chishi Swu and Th. Muivah to Zunhebuto. The NSCN-IM said it considers this a policy of dividing the Nagas and deliberately excluding the Naga people from the efforts to arrive at a peaceful political solution.
“Lasting political solution can be arrived at only through genuine democratic process of involving the people. Therefore, we question the deliberate strategy of the GOI to exclude the Naga people from the peace process and that certainly will have grave ramifications,” the NSCN-IM stated while adding, “Failing to understand and value the steps taken by the Nagas to seek peaceful political solution to the decades old political conflict, we observe, is a serious political bankruptcy within the Indian leadership.”
The NSCN-IM then thanks the Sumi people including the Sumi Hoho, student communities and Church fraternity for their earnest effort to welcome the ‘collective leadership,’ Chairman Isak Chishi Swu and General Secretary, Th. Muivah and their entourage. “We learnt that you have given your utmost efforts. We are sincerely moved. We thank you, the Sumi people. We will not fail to come and we will not leave you behind in ther the final political solution,” it concluded.
There was a stand-off between the Assam Rifles and the NSCN-IM in Nagaland today when the entourage of Thuingaleng Muivah and Isak Chisi Swu was prevented in a mid-way from going to Zunheboto.
NSCN-IM general secretary Thuingaleng Muivah and the outfit’s chairman Isak Chisi Swu were on their way to Zunheboto, a Nagaland district but the waiting Assam Rifles stopped them at a place called Bade village, some 20 kilometres from the outfit’s camp Hebron at around 9:30 am. Around 70 vehicles were part of the NSCN-IM leadership entourage.
There was a stand-off since then between the Naga outfit and the Assam Rifles. The matter got resolved only in the late afternoon at around 3:30 pm after which the NSCN-IM leaders returned back to their camp Hebron.
According to sources, the NSCN-IM leaders were stopped by the Assam Rifles with a directive from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). The Assam Rifles told the NSCN-IM that Muivah and Swu could not visit Zunheboto without getting permission from the Ministry of Home Affairs.From 9:30 am till 3:30 pm there was an intense argument between the Assam Rifles authority and the NSCN-IM leaders at Bade village. The Assam Rifles team was reportedly led by a brigadier. The Nagaland police officials along with large number of police personnel reportedly rushed to Bade village to calm the situation. Unconfirmed reports said the Nagaland government also played a role to resolve today’s impasse at Bade village. At around 3 pm the Ministry of Home Affairs reportedly allowed Muivah and Isak Swu to visit Zunheboto but with certain conditions. The MHA reportedly directed that not more than 20 vehicles can follow the NSCN-IM leaders’ visit to Zunheboto. The MHA directives also reportedly asked NSCN-IM leaders not to hold meetings at Zunheboto.
Following all these developments, the NSCN-IM leaders have reportedly put off their visit to Zunheboto for the time being.
“The MHA had insulted us,” fumes Phumthing Shimrang, ‘chief of the army staff’ of the NSCN-IM’s armed wing.
Earlier in the morning, Muivah had told the media that the have to talk to their people. “We have to talk with our people. We need interactions. More interactions with our people,” said Muivah.
It can be noted that the tension had been building since yesterday after the NSCN-IM leadership had learnt that the MHA had sealed all the roads from Hebron camp leading to Zunheboto by the Assam Rifles.
Read more / Original news source: http://manipur-mail.com/swu-and-muivah-not-allowed-to-visit-zunhebuto/
Newmai News Network DIMAPUR, Jan 14: There was a stand-off between the Assam Rifles and… more »
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DIMAPUR, Jan 14: There was a stand-off between the Assam Rifles and the NSCN-IM in Nagaland today when the entourage of Thuingaleng Muivah and Isak Chisi Swu was prevented in a mid-way from going to Zunheboto.
NSCN-IM general secretary Thuingaleng Muivah and the outfit`s chairman Isak Chisi Swu were on their way to Zunheboto, a Nagaland district but the waiting Assam Rifles stopped them at a place called Bade village, some 20 kilometres from the outfit`s camp Hebron at around 9:30 am. Around 70 vehicles were part of the NSCN-IM leadership entourage.
Sources informed Newmai News Network said there was a stand-off since then between the Naga outfit and the Assam Rifles. The matter got resolved only in the late afternoon at around 3:30 pm after which the NSCN-IM leaders returned back to their camp Hebron.
According to sources, the NSCN-IM leaders were stopped by the Assam Rifles with a directive from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). The Assam Rifles told the NSCN-IM that Muivah and Swu could not visit Zunheboto without getting permission from the Ministry of Home Affairs.From 9:30 am till 3:30 pm there was an intense argument between the Assam Rifles authority and the NSCN-IM leaders at Bade village. The Assam Rifles team was reportedly led by a brigadier. The Nagaland police officials along with large number of police personnel reportedly rushed to Bade village to calm the situation. Unconfirmed reports said the Nagaland government also played a role to resolve today`s impasse at Bade village. At around 3 pm the Ministry of Home Affairs reportedly allowed Muivah and Isak Swu to visit Zunheboto but with certain conditions. The MHA reportedly directed that not more than 20 vehicles can follow the NSCN-IM leaders` visit to Zunheboto. The MHA directives also reportedly asked NSCN-IM leaders not to hold meetings at Zunheboto.
Following all these developments, the NSCN-IM leaders have reportedly put off their visit to Zunheboto for the time being.
“The MHA had insulted us,” fumes Phumthing Shimrang, `chief of the army staff` of the NSCN-IM`s armed wing.
Earlier in the morning, Muivah had told the media that the have to talk to their people. “We have to talk with our people. We need interactions. More interactions with our people,” said Muivah.
It can be noted that the tension had been building since yesterday after the NSCN-IM leadership had learnt that the MHA had sealed all the roads from Hebron camp leading to Zunheboto by the Assam Rifles.
Meanwhile the NSCN-IM said today the itinerary of Muivah and Swu to Zunhebuto has been deferred on account of certain untenable conditions laid down by the Government of India and the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) through its Ceasefire Monitoring Group (CFMG).
One condition of the MHA for the NSCN-IM leaders`s tour to Zunheboto is that Muivah and Swu will travel without weapons. The second condition of the MHA to the NSCN-IM leaders is that personal security guards shall not carry weapons even in concealed manner. The third condition has been that the number of vehicles not to exceed twenty and the NSCN-IM leaders will not hold any public meeting or press conference
“We are extremely shocked by the immature policy of the GOI when the NSCN is holding serious political negotiation to end the more than six decades of conflict. We seriously question the stand of the government of India (GOI) and the MHA. The position taken by the MHA has nakedly exposed the true colour of the GOI and a big question on their sincerity in finding an early and honourable political solution,” the NSCN-IM today.
The outfit then condemns in the strongest term “the double standard and provocative decision” of the GOI to prevent the visit of Isak Chishi Swu and Th. Muivah to Zunhebuto. The NSCN-IM said it considers this a policy of dividing the Nagas and deliberately excluding the Naga people from the efforts to arrive at a peaceful political solution.
“Lasting political solution can be arrived at only through genuine democratic process of involving the people. Therefore, we question the deliberate strategy of the GOI to exclude the Naga people from the peace process and that certainly will have grave ramifications,” the NSCN-IM stated while adding, “Failing to understand and value the steps taken by the Nagas to seek peaceful political solution to the decades old political conflict, we observe, is a serious political bankruptcy within the Indian leadership.”
The NSCN-IM then thanks the Sumi people including the Sumi Hoho, student communities and Church fraternity for their earnest effort to welcome the `collective leadership,` Chairman Isak Chishi Swu and General Secretary, Th. Muivah and their entourage. “We learnt that you have given your utmost efforts. We are sincerely moved. We thank you, the Sumi people. We will not fail to come and we will not leave you behind in ther the final political solution,” it concluded.
Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/01/muivah-and-swu-prevented-from-entering-zunhebodo-district/
LAMKA, January 14: Fire from an unkown sources broke out in the main market areas… more »
LAMKA, January 14: Fire from an unkown sources broke out in the main market areas of New Market where most shop deals in goods and garments imported from Moreh this morning at about 7 am and reduced to ashes a U- shape building that housed three shops selling shoes and garments as well as two video parlours.
The shops were located adajacent to the former Churachandpur Cinema Hall which has now been partitioned into many shops selling garments and shoes of various types.
Owners of the shops were indentified as Lulun, Piangpu and Tete while those of the vidoe parlours are Mangcha and Lalpu according to sources.
At about 7 am this morning when every body was busy in the market areas of New Market fire started from a corner in a line of houses facing mostly the west and after it become more intense passersby and owners of shop nearby panicked and rang an alarm bell.
Fire brigade tried to extinguished the fire but in vain said a shocked women to IFP.
Meanwhile police team and personnels from the BSF also reached the place to put in their mite in dousing the flames.
So far no exact estimates of damage could be obtain but is believed to be worth several lakhs.
Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/01/fire-guts-many-shops-at-ccpur-new-market/
Newmai News Network IMPHAL, Jan 14: Five sitting MLAs of Manipur Legislative Assembly had failed… more »
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IMPHAL, Jan 14: Five sitting MLAs of Manipur Legislative Assembly had failed to file their nomination papers for the January- 28 scheduled general elections even as 11 aspiring candidates, including one woman today delivered their withdrawal notices on the last day of withdrawal of candidatures.
The five sitting MLAs who chose not to contest in the polls include Thangminlen Kipgen from Kangpokpi Assembly Constituency holding Hills Area Committee chairman, Marung Makunga of Tengnoupal Assembly Constituency, M. Thorii in Mao Assembly Constituency, Dr Kasim Ruivah of Chingai Assembly Constituency and Md. Hellauddin from Lilong Assembly Constituency.
The reason behind their failure to file their nominations could not be confirmed as the MLAs could not be reached for comment.
Sources close to them said the five MLAs could not get party tickets of their choice owing to which the legislatures decided not to contest the elections.
Meanwhile, 11 candidates who have already filed their nominations for polls to the 10th Manipur Legislative Assembly on Saturday withdrew their candidatures. However, the exact number of candidates in the withdrawal list could not be known as State Chief Election Commissioner’s control room did not provide details. The candidates include four from Manipur State Congress Part (MSCP), one NCP and six Independents.
Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/01/5-sitting-mlasdrop-out-of-race/
IMPHAL, January 14: Decrying the report of molest of one 11 years girl by suspected… more »
IMPHAL, January 14: Decrying the report of molest of one 11 years girl by suspected police personnel today the Hapta Bazaar area women and youth protested by closing the new checkon road for some hours.
The incident happened this afternoon when the girl Sony (name change) a Class VI student of Eastern High School was shopping for gycerlin at the glocery shop of one non local.
She told mediapersons today that in name of talking to her he started touching her body and further grabbed her private parts. When she try to shout, he held her and shut her mouth using his hand, she added.
She also added that the person was unknown to her.
She said she managed to free herself and ran to her father and elders to report the matter.
Eye witnesses of the incident also said people of the area rushed out and caught hold of the accused. However the man was rescued by Imphal east police CDOs vehicle No. 3 after firing several rounds of bullets to disperse the crowd.
Angry folks then blocked the Checkon road for about 2 hour.
In the meantime local women folks and club also filed an FIR to the concern police station on the assault.
Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/01/molested-girl-points-finger-at-police/
IMPHAL , January 14: “To be anti-India or pro- India is not the issue. It… more »
IMPHAL , January 14: “To be anti-India or pro- India is not the issue. It is time for us to be pro-Manipur, AFSPA is not doing anything good for Manipur, let us fight it”, Professor Bimol Akoijam of JNU exclaimed at a one day Political Convention on AFSPA held at Hotel Classic today.
In keeping with the code of conduct, the IFP is not reporting statements by the representatives of the political parties.
Another one day consultation workshop on the theme “Your Vote is Your Future was today held at hotel Kristina organised by the United NGOs Mission-DN-Imphal east Network (UNM-DN-I/E Network).
During the workshop chairman of the (UNM-DN-I/E Network) Themthing Ruvanaro, and consultants (UNM-DN-I/E Network) OJ Meitei were on the dyes as moderator and spokesperson.
During the workshop spokesperson of varous civil society organisations deliberated on the developments in the state and urged all to keep the welfare of the future generation in mind.
The workshop was participated by prominent persons including civil organization, political party workers, social workers, and various NGOs etc.
Continuing on his key note address, Akoijam dwelled on the problems of the act; stating that India is the only democratic country which uses military might on a regular basis as part ofstate administration. “Using the army as part of administration is unacceptable, army is used during times of war”, he said. Further, the oldest democracy, the United Statesdo not endorse it. All otherpreventive laws; TADA, MOCOCA, POTA, does not bring the military in the civil authority and AFSPA cannot be implemented as an excuse for law and order.
He further stated that the constituent assembly of India discussed and expressed serious concerns about the extent and impacts of using military in the internal affairs of the country. Citing points on the Supreme Court of India judgment on AFSPA, he said that it must be examined carefully to raise the right questions.
He mentioned that the Supreme Court examined only the constitutionality of the Act ,whether or not the Parliament has the authority to legislate such an Act. The SC judgment while upholding the constitutionality of the Act pressed on temporary use of military and which is required to be reviewed every six months.He questioned then, why in Manipur the Act has been used as part of civil administration over the last 40 years.
He pointed out that the SC judgment that the ‘disturbed condition’ which allows the army to operate with legal impunity is not related with ‘armed rebellion’. Bimol questioned why AFSPA is being implemented here when there is no armed rebellion.
Section 3 in AFSPA empowers the Governor or Central Government to declare a part or the whole state as a ‘disturbed area’ and that, all extraordinary laws passed by the Government of India has clear definitions.
“If one asks what is the definition of a disturbed area, then the simple answer the SC gives is that Government of India and its people defines disturbed areas”. Bimol stated that this is a clear case of the Central Government refusing to accept and not recognize the fact that thestate has political issues with the Union of India. “Decision of taking a life is taken by a man with a gun, this is simply not acceptable”, he said.
The professor mentioned the need for the public to introspect into the woes that the Manipuri society is facing today and that, the public also is responsible for its own predicament. He appealed that every individual needs to exercise his or her democratic rights and to choose the right candidate in the upcoming election.
The convention was also attended by delegates from all political parties including the BJP, MPP, Trinamool Congress, NCP, CPI, RJD, JD(S), CPI (M), MSCP of the state except for the INC.
The delegates also voiced firm opposition against the draconian Act and gave assurances that the party manifestos will endorse the scrapping of the AFSPA.
Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/01/workshops-call-for-prudent-voting/
IMPHAL, January 14: Suspected CorCom activists exploded an IED near the residence of one Lourembam… more »
IMPHAL, January 14: Suspected CorCom activists exploded an IED near the residence of one Lourembam Nabachandra at Yumnam Leikai Nambul Mapal near KETAWN embroidery centre today evening at around 6 pm.
According to reports, there was no electricity at the area at the time and a loud explosion was heard.
Later, a slight crater was found near the riverbank adjoining Nabachandra’s residence. Other than splinters causing some damages to his car parked near the riverbank, there were no casualties. Nanchandra is a contractor by profession and a staunch worker ofSingjamei MLA and speaker of the assembly, Irengbam Hemochandra.
Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/01/bomb-attack/
