Cycle rally

IMPHAL, January 22: A cycle rally was organized today by Animal Gym, Khoyathong with the… more »

IMPHAL, January 22: A cycle rally was organized today by Animal Gym, Khoyathong with the theme. “Life is wonderful without drugs.” The rally was flagged off by National power-lifter P. Robindro. RK Bishorjit an instructor with Animal Gym said that the rally was being organized with an aim to raise awareness amongst young people to stay away from drugs. He further said that the banners being used in course of the rally was aimed at spreading the message about staying away from drugs and to lead a life of disciplin.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/01/cycle-rally/

R-Day boycott

IMPHAL, January 22:United Revolutionary Front has announced that it will boycott the Republic Day celebration… more »

IMPHAL, January 22:United Revolutionary Front has announced that it will boycott the Republic Day celebration extending full support to the decision taken by CorCom, the umbrella body of seven proscribed outfit, in a press statement released today.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/01/rday-boycott/

NCC camp

IMPHAL, January 22:The annual training camp of No (M) Air Squadron (Flg) NCC commenced today… more »

IMPHAL, January 22:The annual training camp of No (M) Air Squadron (Flg) NCC commenced today under the command of camp commandant, Flt Lt KU Singh. The 10-day camp which will be attended by 350 cadets from all over the state will feature adventurous activities like para-sailing, skeet shooting and 0.22 rifle firing, education activities and lectures on banking, health and financial planning.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/01/ncc-camp/

Book released

IMPHAL, January 22: “Kanagi Maralno” a collection of   17 short stories by Laishram Wangthou (Samananda)… more »

IMPHAL, January 22: “Kanagi Maralno” a collection of   17 short stories by Laishram Wangthou (Samananda) Khuman was released today by the titular king Leishemba Sanajaoba in a simple function today held at MDU by the titular king Leishemba Sanajaoba.

The book is publish by the KC publication.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/01/book-released/

Congress workers fired at

IMPHAL, January 22: At least three persons suffered bullet injuries when unidentified armed persons opened… more »

IMPHAL, January 22: At least three persons suffered bullet injuries when unidentified armed persons opened fire during a meeting of Congress candidate of Tengnoupal, DK Korungthang at Machi Khunou Part III under Tengnoupal police station at around 3 pm this afternoon. The injured identified as Modari and Anphan of Lamlong Khullen and K Bony of Langol Khunou were admitted at Shija Hospital in Imphal and are reported to be out of danger.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/01/congress-workers-fired-at/

Student elections

IMPHAL, January 22: A press release from the Monitoring cell of the College Students’ Union… more »

IMPHAL, January 22: A press release from the Monitoring cell of the College Students’ Union Election 2011-12 has said that the Student Union Elections which had been withheld has been lifted. The joint body of 6 student organizations in the state: AMSU, MSF, DESAM, KSA, SUK, SWAK further said that a reception program will be held for the candidates of the College Student Union Election 2011-12 and the members of the monitoring cell at Ima Khunthokhanbi Shanglen at DM College on January 23.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/01/student-elections/

Republic Day football

IMPHAL, January 22:On the third day of Loktak Brigade Republic Day football tournament at Moirang… more »

IMPHAL, January 22:On the third day of Loktak Brigade Republic Day football tournament at Moirang College, Phubala Football Club defeated Kumbi Football Team one nil in a penalty shoot out. In the second match Nachao Football Club defeated Khordak Youth Organisation 4-1.

On the second day Kumbi Football Club defeated Regional Clubs Union,  Moirang 4-2 in a penalty shoot out. In the other match of the day, Modern Ideal, Thanga defeated Moirang Football Club by a solitary goal.

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Abdicated Moral Space

The trouble with Manipur is, nothing sounds the alarm bell loud enough for it to… more »

The trouble with Manipur is, nothing sounds the alarm bell loud enough for it to remain awake long enough. Nothing, not even the worst crisis, it seems can shake it out of its complacency. And crisis is one thing the state has never ever been scarce of. It has been almost by rule a crisis a week recipe for the state, some not so severe while others were nothing less than nightmares. Regardless of the fact that these crises had either faded on their own with the passing time or stemmed by public resentment, one thing is clear, given the circumstance Manipur is caught in today, nobody can promise the last word has been said on the matter. Turmoil and upheavals, many of them extremely violent, seem to be an inalienable destiny of the state. The worrying thing is not so much these crises are extremely stressful, but that nobody ever seems to learn from them. Not even those who consider themselves as storm-troopers, both amongst those in the driver’s seat of the establishment as well as the vast human landscape outside it that is rather ambiguously referred to as civil society. The state and its people have come to learn superbly to live out crises and even to fight them, but no crisis, however awesome have been able to teach them the lesson that would make them think in terms of putting the roots of these crises safely to bed forever, incapable of accumulating harm potential again.

Crises explode like several kilotons of dynamite periodically, and during these crises semblance of masterstrokes of collective resolves emerge. However, once the dusts from these crises settle, the downward pulls of mediocrity once again neutralize and level out everything to square one. During economic blockades along its major mountain passes, especially National Highway-39, war cries to have the NH-53 developed, often work up to a mass frenzy. Once these storms pass by, nobody bothers what condition this uncared for highway is in. Similarly, the talk of cutting a third highway, so desperate and passionate once, has relegated to not much more than idle academic discussions. In many ways this is also a show of how resilient the Manipur society is. It does not lose its composure easily. But the line dividing resilience and complacent inaction although thin, can become glaring, as indeed it is in Manipur today, and we are sure at some point counterproductive too. The fact of the matter is, a resilient society must not only have the capacity to absorb adversities without detriment to the overall mental and physical composure of the society, but also the will and commitment to be proactive in looking for lasting resolutions to the vexing issues at hand so that the grave challenges they pose to the health of the society do not periodically repeat and threaten. Resilient as any society may be, if the challenges are incessant and incrementally severe as the case seems to be, there will have to come about when the thread that holds its sanity together snaps.

There are more sinister examples of these challenges than the ones discussed. Take the case of official corruption at high places. It is not a question of excusing corruption at the lower echelons of the officialdom, but its needs no elaboration to convince anybody that the whole enterprise of dismantling the corruption edifice has to begin from the top. After all, if the generals are corrupt, how can corruption be prevented from contaminating the foot soldiers. The generals can discipline the foot soldiers but the reverse can never be a reality. Would we then need any more proofs to convince anybody that organized robberies of public coffers still are rampant? It is everybody’s knowledge that huge percentages are still being siphoned off from development funds and shared between contractors and contract awarders? It is another story that many insurgent groups have joined this unholy league, but this can be no excuse for those mandated by the people to captain the state to be corrupt. Unless and until the establishment becomes a credible institution of governance upon which the people can repose faith in, there will always be the legitimacy of alternates, even if they are subversive, in some corner of the masses’ heart. Herein is the space upon which the foundation of any insurrection is laid. And this space cannot be destroyed physically, but won over spiritually. This is why the search for an answer to insurgency is not so much a physical war but by necessity have to be a moral one. At the cerebral level, everybody who can make the difference understands this very well. The trouble is, this cerebral understanding has never been allowed to be internalized to become a matter of the heart and soul. An often heard question amongst the masses is, what would have been the status of justice and equality if insurgency never happened? The implication is, regardless of the mutation it has undergone, the phenomenon has been and is still an anguished voice on the corrupt and unjust ways of the establishment. The Robin Hood image is not altogether unjustified, even if it is by the establishment abdicating a vital moral space. An honest and satisfactory answer to this question will, we are sure, provide a blueprint to victory in this moral war.

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Pillar of Knowledge Practices in Manipur

By: G.S.Oinam In democracy, people will get the government they desired. Quality of the voters… more »

By: G.S.Oinam
In democracy, people will get the government they desired. Quality of the voters will determine the quality of elected representatives. Political leaders can lead the crowd but they can’t be a dictator. Political atmosphere can be change overnight. After throughout reading of the election manifestos of political parties and bio data of candidates of state assembly election, state political thinkers have viewed that state would require mentors to improve the political economy in the state. Politics as “a career” is possible in the state only after political parties have vision, well organisational setup and financially sound; most possibly after government have approved the policy of state funding for election. Election manifestos are goals and objectives of the political party to be achieved within five years. But, Election manifestos are not a vision; vision is the statement that should be a vivid and inspiring description of what the organization will be and do at some point in the future generally long term prospective say 10-20 years. Well, state have discussed about issue politics, of course, election manifestos are the objectives of the political party to solve the state political issue, economic and social problem of the state. However, we must look at what’s already in place? What is still missing? What should be done? Who is responsible for what? Well, Election code of conduct “Do and Don’t” has given certain restriction to our expressing but we can give you guidelines how to chose your right representatives and fair election practices.

To answer the following questions, we must look at candidates’ profiles and political party’s manifestoes. Then ask–Define yourself. Why should I vote to you?  Are you a team player? What are your preferences –power, money, service, national feeling? What is your philosophy towards work?  If so, what is your strategy to achieve your target and objectives? Explain how you would be an asset to us? Do your skills match this political job or another job more closely action. Tell about your ability to work under pressure. Describe your political management style and work ethic. Do you think you are overqualified for this position? How do you like to handle it if your top political leader is wrong? We believe that these behavioral questions will able to choose your right candidate.

Don’t worry! Even, you have chosen wrong representatives. I have written about 350 pages project proposal in 2 months on Information and knowledge management centre to bring social order and innovative idea creation in the state. Manipur will require at least four pillars for developmental challenges and peaceful process. I will prepare to complete writing for second pillar and structural reforms on the next year; which will enable to solve your traffic congestion and green urban legend. We must be conscious about climate and environmental changes. For time being, traffic police has to suffer and take care of city and special traffic arrangement shall be made for Palace compound area which has many theatres like Bheigyachandra Open Air theatre, Iboyaima Sumang Lila theatre, Hapta Kangjeipung (mela ground), newly constructed city centre, Manipur Film Development Society’s hall and Art and Culture Department’s Theatre etc. These theatres are  all thousands of crowd pulling if run at full swing ; beside, Jagnath Ratha Yatra from Palace and goers to Shree Shree Gobindaji Temple, and Mahabali Temple shall not be disturb. How far is Hospital from Palace Compound? How many minutes will take to reach nearest hospital? Is ambulance readily available in case of emergency? Do you know why I am asking this question? You can’t blame it only to politician.

No matter, even state government does not hire me; I would hire state government. No matter, DIPR officials do not co-operate me in the project preparation of Information and Knowledge Management Centre; I shall cooperate DIPR.

DIPR will be one of the most powerful and important department in the state with this I&KMC project. Of course, recently state has developed a wing of “media censorship and certification” to prevent local media from bills board practices. However, authorities do not give any better input to the local media for people education.

I&KMC project will work together with local media, NGOs, lawyers, local intellectuals to deliver knowledge and skills to the people. For which research, training and awareness programmes has been included in the project writing. All programmes are SMART (specific, measurable, accountable, realistic and time bound). We use SMART programme to achieve our objectives. SWOT analysis (strength, weakness, opportunity and threat) are usually done at the time of comparison. A very special programme “Know Your Tribe- Know Your Manipur” programme will attract everybody. Base line survey will be conducted to identify the skills of educated unemployed persons and MGNRGA job card holders. To improve the required skills for your favourite service sector job, “explore your talent, acquire your skills, secure your job and deliver exceptional value to the country” programme will be organised in all districts of Manipur. I &KMC will look for job creation in the state—business climax and business practices are important indicators for service sector job creation. A way will be find out to improve the unorganized service sectors to organised service sectors. Right skills right job has to be given by MGNREGA. Presently, under the MGNREGA, a singer is used to dig a wall. A post graduate job card holder is used to road construction labour works. Finally, complain cases of using JCP machine instead of job card holders had came to the notice of law court. Under the MGNREGA, law practitioners are using to provide legal literacy to the rural people at a minimum budget of Rs 3000/- per programme. In such a way, graduate / post graduate job card holders can be used for educational programme. Singers and artists can be used in singing and arts class.

I will slow dawn my speed at 60 miles/hr; and you have to speed up at 60 miles/hr, if you are willing to be a team member of I & KMC; we will have no different, big or small. From that starting point of speed 60, we will work together to achieve the target at the speed of 85-100 miles /hour. Please satisfy if your team is able to achieve target at 85-98% because this is a team work and it requires team coordination, team combination, work culture; and also, we are working in Manipur. Beside, no man is perfect.

The terms information management and knowledge management are used very inconsistently in theory and in practice. This is due to ignorance and tactical reasons. The latter holds true, for consultants and IT firms trying to market often old services and products under a new label. However, this is also partly valid for science. Knowledge management has a wider perspective working toward raising the creativity of the organization`s staff. Knowledge Management (KM) is a concept in which an enterprise gathers, organizes, shares, and analyzes its knowledge in terms of resources, documents, innovations and people skills. KM involves data mining and some method of operation to push information to users. Knowledge management can also be a business process that formalizes management and leverage of a firm`s intellectual assets.

Information systems and business informatics can be attributed to the management of information technology. Organizational and management sciences deal primarily with knowledge management (in a narrow sense). The management of (codified) information and the study of information use are the domains of records management and library and information science. From a narrow point of view, data management is equated with information management. Even though information management is perceived as more comprehensive by nearly all authors, data management is one essential component of technology-oriented information management.

The World Bank Institute’s Knowledge for Development Program (K4D) helps build the capacity of client countries to access and use knowledge to become more competitive and improve growth and welfare. K4D helps client countries assess how they compare with others in their ability to compete in the global knowledge economy. It has developed a four-pillar framework that countries can use as the basis for their transition to a knowledge economy.

Pillar 1–Economic and Institutional Regime
Pillar 2–Education and Skills
Pillar 3–Information and Communication Infrastructure
Pillar 4 — Innovation System.

The application of knowledge—as manifested in entrepreneurship and innovation, research and development, and software and product design—is one of the key sources of growth in the global economy.

But many developing countries fail to tap the vast stock of global knowledge and apply it to their needs. They need not deny themselves this vital tool for growth. By building on their strengths and carefully planning appropriate investments in human capital, effective institutions, relevant communications technologies, and innovative and competitive enterprises, developing countries can capitalize on the knowledge revolution.

The most commonly cited of the KAM’s (Knowledge Asset Management or Knowledge Acquisition and Modeling) several indexes is the Knowledge Economy Index (KEI)—a broad measure of the overall level of preparedness of a country or region for the knowledge economy. The KEI summarizes each country’s performance on 12 variables corresponding to the four knowledge economy pillars. India stood at top 100 rank of Knowledge Economy Index 2008, World Bank Institution.

Do you know what is the height of Napoleon Bonaparte; “the little corporal”?   This was the British war propaganda to make him short because he was very successful in leading his army in several victories, resulting in France`s dominance in Europe; in actual height, Napoleon Bonaparte was 5 feet 6 and one half inches or 1.7 meters tall in British measurement. He is taller than an average British height. His weight was 172 lbs. No matter, state political leaders can be trained to mend their style of management. They are not worse as you think but they need your support to make them good. Please don’t play fault game to win power.

According to “Morung Express,” Nagaland local newspaper‘s opinion poll on “Do you trust and believe in the present generation of Naga leaders;” 84% says “No” 6% says “Yes” and “others” 10%. Some of those who voted “NO” had this to say:  The present generation of Naga leaders viz freedom fighters, politicians, hohos, student leaders, church leaders etc has become one of the largest stumbling block to development of our state. Its better we represent ourselves than to suffer under these so called leaders.  Power, money drives them.  Not at all; just look at the present crop of leaders. I don’t think they care at all about the people. They only care about themselves. They only look at themselves in the mirror. They are only for their selfish ends; relatives; tribes!! Today, our Naga leaders are selfish, egoist and self-centered. They only think of power and how to retain their position. This is a far cry from what Naga leaders were once. It’s the leaders who are destroying the society because they have no vision. Absolutely “No”. Be careful whom you trust. The present so-called leaders are all devil in disguise-mistrustful, lairs, corrupt to the core, lustful and proud. They are the direct descendant of satan, who will Inherit the kingdom of hell. Yet we pray for your souls. Amen! They lack vision for a better Nagaland. They are all selfish & greedy. Today, whether they are over ground leaders or underground leaders, they are the same. They seem to be driven by the same motive – to promote their own interest. The over ground leaders today are taking advantage of the situation and are taking the people for a ride. The underground leaders have become corrupted by the ceasefire and many of them have forgotten the cause of the Nagas. All these leaders of the present generation are after power and they have stopped thinking about the welfare of the people. They forget what happened in Mokokchung and Wungram colony. They must never underestimate the patience and anger of the public. They should mend their ways before the people act. Not educated, they cat just yap to escape the situation No, they are all about making money for themselves. Deliverance from present clutch is next to impossible as they are still entangling with greed, hatred, position and money hunter. No.. I can`t…problem is money and power. All the leaders get deceived by money and power. Its hardly to generations since we are seeing money in terms of thousands and lacs….90% still haven’t seen crores…..we are disproportionately modernized but not yet appropriately civilized. If the leaders know all these short comings and lead us with sincerity, honesty, humbleness and wisdom, surely something great can be achieved and why not, next to God, my full trust will be in them. It’s like trusting a person who has an angel face but a devil Heart. Our beloved corrupted leaders are not worthy to be trusted and believed. No! Because they are not working in the interest of the general people but they are working for their selfish benefit and they are crazy for money. All are corrupted Leaders are elected by followers every generation. We get what we are: untrustworthy. The present generations Nagas have some great leaders but my answer is a very big NO! How can you trust or believe our so cold leaders especially Naga UGs who loot, murder, threaten people, prevent development, and every kind of unchristian things. (Reminding you al, they have just come out of jungle!!) Secondly, the so called social workers (politicians, associations, organizations leaders) are far worse than the UGs but for the lack of gun power. Remembers UGs and social workers are those stupid few who can’t get anything out of their education and the church leaders…all have been said about them but what I want to tell some of those stupid hot tempered reverends, pastors, and catechists …is that the hottest part of hell’s for them. Most of us know what’s right and what’s wrong except our leaders.

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People cannot be intimidated by such act : Hemochandra One killed, four injured in blast at Speaker’s residence, Cor Com claims responsibility

Mail News Service Imphal, Jan 22: A man was killed and four others sustained injuries when a bomb blasted at the residence of Irengbam Hemochandra, Speaker today around 6.20 pm. The deceased has been identified as Maisnam Ratan (38), believed to be a worker of I Hemochandra . Security guards of Hemochandra chased the miscreants […]

Mail News Service
Imphal, Jan 22: A man was killed and four others sustained injuries when a bomb blasted at the residence of Irengbam Hemochandra, Speaker today around 6.20 pm. The deceased has been identified as Maisnam Ratan (38), believed to be a worker of I Hemochandra . Security guards of Hemochandra chased the miscreants while opening fire but to no avail.
No one ventured into the area where the victim’s body was lying for about an hour fearing that other bombs could also be in the vicinity. Meanwile Cor Com has claimed responsibility of the attack at the residence of the Speaker and five other places . The persons who planted the bombs returned to their respective camps it was claimed.
CorCom said it is unfortunate that casualties occured. It added warnings were already given. It advised to remain cautious and desist from working for Congress.
It claimed responsibility of attack at the residence of H. Tombi Singh, ex-ZP member, Salam Maning Leikai on 20th January, (no blast), Thokchom Nilkamal, Panchayat member, Lamshang Awang Khunou on 20th January (blast), Maibam Kesho, Khundrakpam Awang Leikai on 21st Lethod bomb (blast), Ningombam Gojen, Thoubal Ningombam on the night between 21st and 22nd January (blast), Ningombam Rajen, Thoubal Ningombam on the night between 21st and 22nd January (blast),
I Hemochandra said, “this is not going to undermine the democratic process, people can not be intimidated by such act. Are victims were innocents he added.
Immediately after the incident police conducted search operations . Every passersby was frisked .
Police suspected involvement of Coordinating Committee of seven militant outfits which has banned the Congress party. During the last ten days the Committee has launched series of bomb attacks on Congress candidates and workers.
Meanwhile four persons were injured when unknnown armed persons fired during a meeting of Congress candidate DK Korunthang.
Some unknown persons blasted two bombs at two different areas of Thoubal Ningombam this early morning around one a.m.
A bomb was blasted at the residence of Ningombam Gojen (52) near Thoubal Lai Haraopham this early morning around one a.m. The unknown persons also fired some rounds. No casualties were reported in the incident.
At the same time, some persons blasted a bomb at the house of Ningombam Rajen of Thoubal Ningombam near mini Stadium. Some reounda were also fired at the house of Rajen. Following the incident, a team of Thoubal Police commandos rushed to the area and searched in order to nab the attackers.
Meanwhile some persons suspected to be cadres of NSCN (I/M) Kidnapped a worker of INC candidate and education minister DD Thaisii from Senapati Bazar last night around 8.15 p.m.
The kidnapped persons was identified as Anthoni Posiba of Senapati Tawn. He is at present the secretary of art and culture of Naga Peoples orgn.
No arrests were made in connection with the Kidnapped case.
In another incident, some persons fired some rounds at the houses of Moirangthem Achouba (48) Konjengbam Rabichandra (45) Kongba Makha Nandeibam Leikai, Thokchom Angouba (46), Sagolsem Joykumar of Ucheckon Chongabi this early morning around 2.30 a.m.
The attackers also shouted it is last warning.

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Traditional Manipuri polo gear donated to museum – Horsetalk

Traditional Manipuri polo gear donated to museumHorsetalkKentucky's International Museum of the Horse has received a gift of traditional Manipuri Polo Gear from India. The gear was donated by the governor of Manipur, Gurbachan Jagat, on behalf of t…

Traditional Manipuri polo gear donated to museum
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Kentucky's International Museum of the Horse has received a gift of traditional Manipuri Polo Gear from India. The gear was donated by the governor of Manipur, Gurbachan Jagat, on behalf of the people of Manipur. The donation was arranged by Dr RK

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Bird Culling Operation Ends In Meghalaya

SHILLONG, Jan 22: Following the outbreak of H5N1 virus or Bird Flu in Garo Hills, the disinfection and decontamination process which was started on January 13 last by the Rapid Response Teams (RRTs)…

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SHILLONG, Jan 22: Following the outbreak of H5N1 virus or Bird Flu in Garo Hills, the disinfection and decontamination process which was started on January 13 last by the Rapid Response Teams (RRTs)…

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Meira Paibi Lup Slams Rio

IMPHAL, Jan 22: Former general secretary of North Imphal United Club and Meira Paibi Organisation, Naorem Jinjoy has accused Nagaland Chief Minister Nephiu Rio of trying to create division in Manipur…

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IMPHAL, Jan 22: Former general secretary of North Imphal United Club and Meira Paibi Organisation, Naorem Jinjoy has accused Nagaland Chief Minister Nephiu Rio of trying to create division in Manipur…

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NPF’s poser to Nagas of Manipur – Nagaland Post

IBNLive.comNPF's poser to Nagas of ManipurNagaland PostNaga People's Front (NPF) president Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu has asked as to whether the Nagas of Manipur were in favour of the much talked about Naga integration, saying NPF entry into M…


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NPF's poser to Nagas of Manipur
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Naga People's Front (NPF) president Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu has asked as to whether the Nagas of Manipur were in favour of the much talked about Naga integration, saying NPF entry into Manipur was to speak for the rights of the Nagas.
Manipur leader hits out at NPF on “terrotorial integrity” issueMorungExpress
Nagaland CM campaigns in ManipurIBNLive.com
Rio terms Ibobi enemy of NagasTimes of India
Indian Express –KanglaOnline
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Blast outside Manipur speaker’s house, one killed – Northern Voices Online

NDTVBlast outside Manipur speaker's house, one killedNorthern Voices OnlineImphal, (IANS) At least one person was killed and three others injured in a powerful explosion Sunday evening outside the residence of the speaker of the outgoing assembly a…


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Blast outside Manipur speaker's house, one killed
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Imphal, (IANS) At least one person was killed and three others injured in a powerful explosion Sunday evening outside the residence of the speaker of the outgoing assembly and Congress party candidate in election-bound Manipur, an officer said.
1 killed in blast outside Manipur speaker's houseHindustan Times
Militants target Manipur Speaker's house, 1 killedRediff
Militants target Manipur Speaker's house, one killedThe Hindu
Newstrack India
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No pay panel, no vote, say 1 lakh employees – Hindustan Times

No pay panel, no vote, say 1 lakh employeesHindustan TimesIf it pays to keep voters in good humour, the ruling Congress and CPI coalition in Manipur has put itself at a disadvantage, alienating nearly 100000 government employees by not implementing the…

No pay panel, no vote, say 1 lakh employees
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If it pays to keep voters in good humour, the ruling Congress and CPI coalition in Manipur has put itself at a disadvantage, alienating nearly 100000 government employees by not implementing the Sixth Pay Commission's proposals.

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Dry days ahead in already dry Manipur – Hindustan Times

Dry days ahead in already dry ManipurHindustan TimesDespite being a dry state, barring a few pockets, poll-bound Manipur will enforce three dry days on the Election Commission of India's order. What's more, the military, paramilitary, armed pol…

Dry days ahead in already dry Manipur
Hindustan Times
Despite being a dry state, barring a few pockets, poll-bound Manipur will enforce three dry days on the Election Commission of India's order. What's more, the military, paramilitary, armed police and Manipur Rifles, which have exemption under the
Alchohol banned for all from Jan 26 to Jan 28 and counting dayKanglaOnline

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NSCN factions not to interfere in Manipur polls – Assam Tribune

NSCN factions not to interfere in Manipur pollsAssam TribuneIn a statement, the NSCN-Khole/Kitovi group said that as per the resolution of the outfit's 'cabinet meeting' held on Saturday, it would not interfere in the Assembly elections in …

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VP’s Address at Golden Jubilee of India International Centre

The Vice President of India, M Hamid Ansari addressing at the “Golden Jubilee celebrations of India International Centre (IIC)” today, he said that Justice, democracy, human rights, good governance – nationally and globally – are impeccable in themselves but often stand diluted or abandoned for other considerations. Following is the Text of the Vice President’s […]

The Vice President of India, M Hamid Ansari addressing at the “Golden Jubilee celebrations of India International Centre (IIC)” today, he said that Justice, democracy, human rights, good governance – nationally and globally – are impeccable in themselves but often stand diluted or abandoned for other considerations.
Following is the Text of the Vice President’s address:-
A meadow of the mind
“Anniversaries are occasions to celebrate, and there is much to celebrate on a fiftieth anniversary. I am happy, indeed honoured, to be here today, doubly so because it was a very distinguished predecessor of mine, Dr. Sarvapelli Radhakrishnan of revered memory, who presided over the inaugural ceremony of the Centre on January 22, 1962.
The stated purpose of the venture, emanating from a pooling of ideas and models from different lands, was for ‘the quickening and deepening of the true and thoughtful understanding between peoples of nations.’ Jawaharlal Nehru, present on the occasion, was realistic enough to accept that ‘the Centre will, of course, not change the nature of the world but will help in the process, which is very essential today.’
Half a century on, the impulse to look back is irresistible.
A perceptive historian at the turn of the century had sought to gaze into the world of tomorrow. He used the symbolism of meadow, park and garden and went on to describe the characteristics of each:
In a meadow all is profusion, randomness, variety. A park is for the most part publicly maintained, highly regulated with different sectors for different uses. A garden is smaller and more inwardly turned; it aims for the sublime, not the efficient or the just.
My own experience of the Centre suggests the presence of all three, in proportions that vary from individual to individual, occasion to occasion, pursuit to pursuit. Here lies its multi-dimensional character, a trait that allows diversity, even eccentricity, to flourish.
And, of course, we have our share of uni-dimensionality – from the sublime to the mundane. The ambiance permits sufficient space, perhaps in actualisation of the poet Ghalib’s perception:
Dair nahin, haram nahin, der nahin, aastan nahin
Baithe hain reh-guzer pe hum, ghair hamain uthae kyun
Personally speaking, I would like to characterize this reh-guzer or pathway as a meadow of the mind, a location and an ambiance that allows for pursuits ranging from philosophical speculation to artistic creativity and to what Disraeli called ‘the hair-brained chatter of irresponsible frivolity.’
Some years back, the Centre published a book Birds of the IIC.
These include the spotted owl. For us here, therefore, Hegel’s owl of Minerva is a resident entity ever ready to demonstrate the capacity to understand existing realities or even go beyond Hegel and prognosticate on emerging ones. Talks, lectures, discussions, seminars, exhibitions all contribute to the process.
The peripatetic amongst us finds welcome refuge in the Lodi Gardens, only to return and quench the thirst with reviving liquids on offer! And, of course, a good and wholesome cuisine does help since a full stomach usually leads to moderation of approach and eschewal of radical deviations!!
A question may well be posed. How does this contribute to a deepening of understanding among peoples and nations?
I submit for consideration a general preposition. Since human behaviour is often shaped by apprehensions or misunderstandings, the removal of these should have a primacy in the promotion of welfare of humankind.
The twentieth century, it has been said, was characterised by mega-myths and mega-deaths.
It saw the end of colonialism and apartheid but not of disparities between and within nations. It witnessed great ideas of social transformation succumbing to their own contradictions. Writing in the last decade of the century, a historian said the world risked both explosion and implosion and needed change.
And change did come, in ample measure but accompanied by its own limitations.
On one side, converging technologies and emerging social trends changed the landscape in societies and in their functioning; on the other, the new actuality is yet to mature in thought processes.
Both enhance the scope for non-understanding and misunderstanding.
Some years back Professor Rajni Kothari had urged his audience, in its quest to better comprehend the fast-changing Indian reality, “to think beyond the merely political and tap the deeper psycho-spiritual dimensions of the Indian reality.”
I would venture to suggest that the IIC’s intellectual charter was and remains this, but riveted on a wider, global, scale where a perceptive observer would note rapid emergence of new situations and patterns of behaviour. Both result in fresh perspectives in culture, economics and politics. The difficulty is that the tools of analysis, and the vocabulary of discourse, is often embedded in a past that was qualitatively different.
In a period of nation states, national sovereignty, economic autarky and exclusive cultural identity, the founders of the IIC spoke of peoples of nations. In the past five decades, however, the import of these concepts stands modulated.

Globalisation, economic and cultural, has done much good and some harm and has led to calls for a re-erection of dykes. The same holds good for universalisation of political values. Justice, democracy, human rights, good governance – nationally and globally – are impeccable in themselves but often stand diluted or abandoned for other considerations. Butros Ghali’s aspiration, “to maintain the integrity of each while finding a balanced design for all,” is yet to be achieved.

Each of these propels us towards a quest for greater understanding amongst peoples premised on closer scrutiny of values and institutions. Prescription would not work. The challenge would be to eschew hegemonic or homogenising models and contribute towards the promotion of justice, equity and diversity reflective of the ground reality of the world we live in.

In a cynical essay, Bertrand Russell once wrote that philosophers are constitutionally timid, dislike the unexpected and that “few of them would be genuinely happy as pirates or burglars.” But have we not had enough of pirates, burglars and adventurers, some in present-day incarnations, who have destroyed societies, systems and peace for misperceived gains? Would we not be better served if those among us who care to introspect devote energies to locating the sources of misunderstanding and promotion of common good?

The imperative of patience and understanding, in a period of great change and crumbling certitudes, is evident. It requires cultivation of tolerance as a virtue, acceptance of diversity as a necessity, imbibing a spirit of enquiry as imperative and adoption of scientific temper as desirable.

I am confident the IIC fraternity, each in his or her own perception, would continue to contribute to this noble venture and make our shrinking world a better place for coming generations. I thank the Trustees and members of the Centre for inviting me today.”

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VP’s Address at Golden Jubilee of India International Centre

The Vice President of India, M Hamid Ansari addressing at the “Golden Jubilee celebrations of India International Centre (IIC)” today, he said that Justice, democracy, human rights, good governance – nationally and globally – are impeccable in themselves but often stand diluted or abandoned for other considerations. Following is the Text of the Vice President’s […]

The Vice President of India, M Hamid Ansari addressing at the “Golden Jubilee celebrations of India International Centre (IIC)” today, he said that Justice, democracy, human rights, good governance – nationally and globally – are impeccable in themselves but often stand diluted or abandoned for other considerations.
Following is the Text of the Vice President’s address:-
A meadow of the mind
“Anniversaries are occasions to celebrate, and there is much to celebrate on a fiftieth anniversary. I am happy, indeed honoured, to be here today, doubly so because it was a very distinguished predecessor of mine, Dr. Sarvapelli Radhakrishnan of revered memory, who presided over the inaugural ceremony of the Centre on January 22, 1962.
The stated purpose of the venture, emanating from a pooling of ideas and models from different lands, was for ‘the quickening and deepening of the true and thoughtful understanding between peoples of nations.’ Jawaharlal Nehru, present on the occasion, was realistic enough to accept that ‘the Centre will, of course, not change the nature of the world but will help in the process, which is very essential today.’
Half a century on, the impulse to look back is irresistible.
A perceptive historian at the turn of the century had sought to gaze into the world of tomorrow. He used the symbolism of meadow, park and garden and went on to describe the characteristics of each:
In a meadow all is profusion, randomness, variety. A park is for the most part publicly maintained, highly regulated with different sectors for different uses. A garden is smaller and more inwardly turned; it aims for the sublime, not the efficient or the just.
My own experience of the Centre suggests the presence of all three, in proportions that vary from individual to individual, occasion to occasion, pursuit to pursuit. Here lies its multi-dimensional character, a trait that allows diversity, even eccentricity, to flourish.
And, of course, we have our share of uni-dimensionality – from the sublime to the mundane. The ambiance permits sufficient space, perhaps in actualisation of the poet Ghalib’s perception:
Dair nahin, haram nahin, der nahin, aastan nahin
Baithe hain reh-guzer pe hum, ghair hamain uthae kyun
Personally speaking, I would like to characterize this reh-guzer or pathway as a meadow of the mind, a location and an ambiance that allows for pursuits ranging from philosophical speculation to artistic creativity and to what Disraeli called ‘the hair-brained chatter of irresponsible frivolity.’
Some years back, the Centre published a book Birds of the IIC.
These include the spotted owl. For us here, therefore, Hegel’s owl of Minerva is a resident entity ever ready to demonstrate the capacity to understand existing realities or even go beyond Hegel and prognosticate on emerging ones. Talks, lectures, discussions, seminars, exhibitions all contribute to the process.
The peripatetic amongst us finds welcome refuge in the Lodi Gardens, only to return and quench the thirst with reviving liquids on offer! And, of course, a good and wholesome cuisine does help since a full stomach usually leads to moderation of approach and eschewal of radical deviations!!
A question may well be posed. How does this contribute to a deepening of understanding among peoples and nations?
I submit for consideration a general preposition. Since human behaviour is often shaped by apprehensions or misunderstandings, the removal of these should have a primacy in the promotion of welfare of humankind.
The twentieth century, it has been said, was characterised by mega-myths and mega-deaths.
It saw the end of colonialism and apartheid but not of disparities between and within nations. It witnessed great ideas of social transformation succumbing to their own contradictions. Writing in the last decade of the century, a historian said the world risked both explosion and implosion and needed change.
And change did come, in ample measure but accompanied by its own limitations.
On one side, converging technologies and emerging social trends changed the landscape in societies and in their functioning; on the other, the new actuality is yet to mature in thought processes.
Both enhance the scope for non-understanding and misunderstanding.
Some years back Professor Rajni Kothari had urged his audience, in its quest to better comprehend the fast-changing Indian reality, “to think beyond the merely political and tap the deeper psycho-spiritual dimensions of the Indian reality.”
I would venture to suggest that the IIC’s intellectual charter was and remains this, but riveted on a wider, global, scale where a perceptive observer would note rapid emergence of new situations and patterns of behaviour. Both result in fresh perspectives in culture, economics and politics. The difficulty is that the tools of analysis, and the vocabulary of discourse, is often embedded in a past that was qualitatively different.
In a period of nation states, national sovereignty, economic autarky and exclusive cultural identity, the founders of the IIC spoke of peoples of nations. In the past five decades, however, the import of these concepts stands modulated.

Globalisation, economic and cultural, has done much good and some harm and has led to calls for a re-erection of dykes. The same holds good for universalisation of political values. Justice, democracy, human rights, good governance – nationally and globally – are impeccable in themselves but often stand diluted or abandoned for other considerations. Butros Ghali’s aspiration, “to maintain the integrity of each while finding a balanced design for all,” is yet to be achieved.

Each of these propels us towards a quest for greater understanding amongst peoples premised on closer scrutiny of values and institutions. Prescription would not work. The challenge would be to eschew hegemonic or homogenising models and contribute towards the promotion of justice, equity and diversity reflective of the ground reality of the world we live in.

In a cynical essay, Bertrand Russell once wrote that philosophers are constitutionally timid, dislike the unexpected and that “few of them would be genuinely happy as pirates or burglars.” But have we not had enough of pirates, burglars and adventurers, some in present-day incarnations, who have destroyed societies, systems and peace for misperceived gains? Would we not be better served if those among us who care to introspect devote energies to locating the sources of misunderstanding and promotion of common good?

The imperative of patience and understanding, in a period of great change and crumbling certitudes, is evident. It requires cultivation of tolerance as a virtue, acceptance of diversity as a necessity, imbibing a spirit of enquiry as imperative and adoption of scientific temper as desirable.

I am confident the IIC fraternity, each in his or her own perception, would continue to contribute to this noble venture and make our shrinking world a better place for coming generations. I thank the Trustees and members of the Centre for inviting me today.”

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