June 2012 – Page 72 – Manipur News

Congress to fete Rishang Keishing From 1952 to 2012

Veteran politician Rishang Keishing, who has the rare distinction of being one of the Members of Parliament from Manipur to attend the inaugural session of Indian Parliament, and is currently representing the State in the Rajya Sabha will be honoured b…

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AR seizes contraband medicines worth 2 crores

Trosops of 9 Assam Rifles of 26 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR South seized a large consignment of Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride based medicines 174 kgs being smuggled into Myanmar via Moreh and apprehended two drug peddlers at appr…

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Moreh trade

The State Government has written to the Union Home Ministry seeking its approval to open a complete immigration office at Moreh in order to boost and facilitate Indo Myanmar border trade Source The Sangai Express

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Diarrhoea claims one, many hospitalised

At least one person had died while 43 others were hospitalized following outbreak of diarrhoea in Chotubeghra area of Jiribam subdivision under Imphal East district Source Hueiyen News Service

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NHRC asks AR to explain Manipur killing

Acting on a complaint lodged by the southern Assam based Barak Human Rights Protection Committee to the National Human Rights Commission NHRC on the allegation that 23 Assam Rifles personnel were involved in the killing of one Laishram Nobin and two others even after they had surrendered to the security force on May 9 last in Manipur’s Ukhrul district, the NHRC has asked the paramilitary force to give its version Source The Sangai Express Newmai News Network

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Two hurt in bomb blast

Two persons sustained injuries in a grenade blast at Thoubal Moijing Awang Leikai in Thoubal district at around 6 Source Hueiyen News Service Newmai news network

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Jairam Ramesh to arrive on June 9

Union Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh will arrive here on June 9 to take stock of the projects being taken up in Manipur under his Ministry Source The Sangai Express

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Manipur’s ‘Mother Mary’ eyes Olympic glory for her twins – Rediff

RediffManipur's 'Mother Mary' eyes Olympic glory for her twinsRediffHaving won a gold in the 45kg at the 2002 World Championships, three gold in the 46kg at the 2005, 2006 and 2008 editions and a gold in the 48kg in the 2010 event, Manipur&…

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Manipur's 'Mother Mary' eyes Olympic glory for her twins
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Having won a gold in the 45kg at the 2002 World Championships, three gold in the 46kg at the 2005, 2006 and 2008 editions and a gold in the 48kg in the 2010 event, Manipur's 'Mother Mary' was disappointed. But she prefers to look at the positive side …

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NHRC issues notice on killing of three by Assam Rifles

Guwahati, June 7 NNN : Acting based on a complaint lodged by the southern Assam-based Barak Human Rights Protection Committee to the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on the allegation that 23rd Assam Rifles personnel were involved in the killing of one Laishram Nobin and two others even after they had surrendered to the security force on May 9 last in Manipur’s Ukhrul district, the NHRC has asked the paramilitary force to give its version.
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) issued notices to the secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs of the government of India, district magistrate and district superintendent of police of Ukhrul district asking for a report and action taken within two weeks time on the alleged torture and the extrajudicial killing of three people in a staged encounter by the personnel belonging to 23rd Assam Rifles (AR) under the command of Major Hanuman near Maphou Dam, Nongdam village of Ukhrul district.
Regarding the killing of the Manipuri youth, the Barak Human Rights Protection Committee received information from Manipur based human rights organization Centre for Organisation Research & Education (CORE), the NHRC’s notice mentioned.
The three armed militants were reported to have been killed in an encounter with troops of 23 Assam Rifles near Chadong Tangkhul village under Litan police station in Ukhrul district was a clear case of fake encounter, said the father of one of the deceased militants.
The three deceased militants have been identified as Laishram Nobin Singh @ Khuman (42) s/o L. Shyamkishore of Tumukhong Awang Leikai, Ningthoujam Ingocha (42) s/o (L) Pasot of the same village and Irengbam Rosan (26) @ Boicha s/o Ibomcha of Khagenpali Ningom Leirak, Imphal.
Father of late Nobin, L. Shyamkishore had told the media on May 10 that his son along with two of his companions were handed over to one major Hanuman, post commander of 23 Assam Rifles posted at Nongdam Kukikhul, along with arms for surrendering to the government of Manipur, but they were killed in a fake encounter and their dead bodies deposited at the morgue of Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS).
The father of the deceased had narrated that his son, Nobin had expressed his desire to surrender around April 26/27 this year so that he can return home and join the mainstream, and he had talked to the AR officer regarding the matter. The AR officer came to his house on May 6 and asked him to tell his son to surrender within two days, he had added.
Shyamkishore contacted his son Nobin and told him to get ready to surrender to the AR officer by May 8, to which Nobin said that the date was too early and to fix another date. But the AR officer did not agree and on May 9 the father went with the AR officer to a spot at Hidabi Lok where his son would surrender. There was no sign of Nobin and his companions at the spot, he added.
The father of Nobin was then asked to go ahead by the AR officer and wait at the AR post as he had come on a two wheeler. But the AR team to whom he had handed over his son and two of his companions did not return till noon the next day and though he heard about an encounter taking place near the spot where his son had surrendered, he thought nothing of it because he had handed over his son to the AR.
The father of late Nobin had revealed that the three dead militants belonged to a group MNLF which is a faction of the KYKL, but this has not yet been confirmed officially.

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Citizens on visit of Bangladesh team to Tipaimukh

Mail News Service
Imphal, June 7: The Action Committee on Tipaimukh (ACTIP), Citizens Concern for Dams and Development (CCDD), Centre for Organization Research and Education (CORE), and Forum for Indigenous Perspectives and Action (FIPA) have reliably learnt of the visiting team of 13 Bangladesh nationals led by Bangladesh External Affairs Publicity Wing Deputy Director Mohammad Zashimuddin invited by the Government of India to study and assess the effects of the multi-purpose hydro-electric Tipaimukh project at the tri-junction of Assam, Manipur and Mizoram.
While appreciating the visiting team from Bangladesh to study and assess the ground realities, what is clear is that the teams’ (including that of the previous Law Makers’) aerial survey of the site is guided hydro-power tourism by the government and the dam proponent. They inevitably will go back with stories that back the dam. What can be really learnt from a day’s token aerial flight over the dam site? An earnest assessment of the environment and social impacts of such hydro-power projects would take considerable time, including a study that encompasses the annual seasonal changes of the river, its catchment and downstream areas.
Moreover, we note once more the unfortunate absence of neither intimation nor any encouragement from the Government to also invite representatives from the States of Assam and Manipur that have the highest stake in the whole project to also study and assess the effects of the multi-purpose hydro-electric Tipaimukh project with full sanctions from the government. Far from doing just that, any attempt at such studies and assessments by the peoples have rather been often viewed suspiciously, if not negatively, by the government.
Indigenous and tribal peoples directly and indirectly to be affected by the project have been excluded in all the consultations and decision making processes. The few public meetings and hearings held by the authorities on this issue have been so far a farce, and ended in total failures with the trademark absence of transparency, accountability and inclusivity.
Groups who have been protesting against the dam for more than 15 years now are being sidelined while trying to appease Bangladesh. The present visit is not the first as other dignitaries from Bangladesh have also been airlifted to Tipaimukh in the past to ‘survey and assess’ the proposed project. While consent from Bangladesh is necessary, that too for the sake of India’s international image, the government must also get consent from the mentioned States and concerned grassroots indigenous peoples along with the organizations that represent them. Not doing this is a clear violation of both national and international laws and an unjustifiable act on the part of the Government of India in depriving the indigenous peoples of their rights to Self Determination, Participation and Free Prior and Informed Consent, negating every commitment to sustainable development.
We would like to underscore that ignoring the crucial linkages of a river’s upstream, midstream, and downstream flows can endanger not just the river, but human communities and ecology sustained by it. According to experts, a disregard of environmental flows, by construction of dams, has already harmed many rivers in the Western Ghats, giving rise to protracted political as well as environmental issues.
The unrelenting denial of the rights, roles and participation of the indigenous peoples and organizations in their development, future and the proper recognition of indigenous peoples and tribal peoples as custodians of their resources once more proves that politicians and government, no matter how democratic they may appear to be, never really cared for the peoples, especially the marginalized indigenous and tribal peoples even though welfare, inclusivity and participation are always their rhetoric in development and administration.
The people of Bangladesh and their present government must take a responsible decision at this juncture where their decision must not lead to India going ahead with the dam. The upstream population will also not jeopardize the life and future of Bangladesh.

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First ‘friendship cup’ football tournament

Mail News Service
Imphal, June 7: ‘Friendship Cup’ Football Tournament being conducted at Kangpokpi village, Senapati district under the aegis of Red Shield Division, came to a spectacular end today with the winning team-’Saikul Club’ beating ‘KYU Club’. A total of 10 teams belonging to Kuki, Naga and Nepali communities participated in the event which was conducted from 29 May to 07 Jun 2012. The event was conducted, in collaboration with the Sadar Hills District Sports Association to hunt local talent in the remote villages of the region.
The venue for the event was the ‘Thomas Ground’ at Kangpokpi named after Brigadier Thomas, who was an ardent sports enthusiast and a strong promoter of local talent. Major General Binoy Poonnen, VSM, General Officer Commanding (GOC) of Red Shield Division was the Chief Guest for the closing ceremony.
The GOC then distributed prizes to the winners and the runners-up amidst great cheers and festivities within the crowd. Major General Poonnen, VSM congratulated the victorious team for their fine performance and encouraged the runners-up to work harder for the next event.
In his closing address, he emphasized on the importance of sports in building a strong nation and appreciated the youth for the talent displayed by them. The GOC also appreciated the efforts of the organisers and the troops of the armed forces who worked shoulder-to-shoulder to make the event a grand success.

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Medical Aid to villagers

Mail News Service
Imphal, June 7: 10 Assam Rifles under the Red Shield Division, continuing its Sadbhavana efforts, conducted free medical camp at vill Haochong on 07 Jun 2012 and provided a free medical checkup and medicines to locals including adults, newborns and school going children of the villages Haochong, Ijerong and Chingchen. A total of 653 pers attended the medical camp of which 349 women, 107 children and 197 men were benefited. Most of them were found suffering from gastritis, worm infection, anaemia, skin infections, respiratory tract infections & gynecological problems.
The huge crowd of locals at the medical camp was itself giving a proof of a long awaited wish. The ARMO of the unit and his medical staff relentlessly provided medical care to the people during camp.
On 07 Jun 2012, 33 Assam Rifles of Red Shield Division organized a free medical camp for the villagers of Moirang Khunou at Keibul Lamjao. The medical camp started from 09.00 AM in the morning and was carried out till 01.00 PM in the evening. During the camp more than 285 persons (Male107, Female 138 and Children 40) were examined and treated. Medical prescriptions and free medicines were distributed for diarrhoea, dysentry, respiratory tract infections, Malaria, viral fever, skin diseases, arthritis and Myalgias etc. The team comprised of two doctors and three nursing assistants who attended to the people. The medical camp was also aimed at bringing awareness regarding prevention of HIV/AIDS.

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Drugs seized

MNS: On 06 June 2012, 9 Assam Rifles of 26 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) seized a large consignment of Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride based medicines (174 kgs) being smuggled into Myanmar via Moreh and apprehended two drug peddlers at approximately 1130 hours.The apprehendees were identified as Samueal, 36 yrs, s/o Thanghulh, r/o Dalpatti, Ward No-2, Moreh and Thangkhosei, 43 yrs, s/o Late Thongkhojam, r/o Dalpatti, Ward No-02, Moreh,. In another incident at approximately 1230 hours, 24 AR of 26 Sector AR also seized 300 kgs of contraband Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride medicines being illegally ferried from Imphal towards Moreh and beyond at Lokchao. Total worth of seized banned/illegal tablets is approximately Rupees Two crores plus. The apprehendees were identified as Mr S Lhunkhohou Haokip, 22 yrs, s/o Mr S Tongkhothang Haokip, r/o Tengnoupal, Chandel Dist and Mr S Tilkhothang Mate, 18 yrs, s/o Mr S Tongkhoses Mate, r/o Tengnoupal, Chandel Dist. The apprehendees alongwith contraband drugs were handed over to office of the Narcotic Control Bureau, Imphal (Manipur) by AR

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Abdul Nasir urges Minority Affairs to sanction Rs 200 crore

Manipur Information Centre
New Delhi, June 7: Manipur Agriculture and Fisheries Minister Abdul Nasir urged the Union Ministry of Minority Affairs to sanction the Prime Minister’s package amounting to Rs 200 crore meant for welfare of minority communities in Manipur at the earliest.
He was attending the two-day National Conference of State Ministers for Minority Welfare held at Vigyan Bhavan here today, on behalf of the Manipur Chief Minister who held the portfolio of Minority Affairs. He stated that the Department of Minorities and Backward Classes(MOBC) of Manipur was doing well to take up many welfare measures for minority communities in Manipur as the Chief Minister was looking after the Department. He informed the conference that he was advised by Manipur Chief Minister to attain the National Conference as he could not take part it because of his tight schedules. He drew the attention the Centre to provide special attention towards the minority communities in Manipur in the sectors like Skill development, Health and Education.
Inuagurating the two-day National Conference of the State Ministers for Minority Welfare this morning, Union Minister of Minority Welfare Salman Khurshid told the state ministers that the government did not include any new caste in the OBC list nor increased any percentage for OBC Muslims, who were already entitled to this much reservation under the 27 per cent quota for OBCs as per the recommendations of the Mandal Commission. In fact, the sub quota was not provided on the basis of religion but that of backwardness, the Minister said. He informed that the Bill for creation of an Equal Opportunities Commission would be brought out in the next session of Parliament.
Union Minister of State for Minority Affairs, Vincent H. Pala was also present in the conference. Principal Secretary/ MOBC, W.L. Hanshing and Director/MOBC,Kh. Dineshchandra Singh accompanied the Manipur Agriculture Minister Addul Nasir in the Conference.

Black money

Shamima Siddiqui
Director (M&C), PIB, with inputs from the Ministry of Finance.
The Government has adopted a five-pronged strategy to tackle the sensitive issue of Black Money – Joining the Global Crusade Against Black Money
Issues of tax evasion and Exchange of Information have been incorporated in G 20 communiqué due to efforts of India in the recent ministerial meetings.
India is playing a key role in Global Forum on Transfer Pricing and Exchange of Information for tax purpose, as Vice Chairman of Peer Review Group.
Joined FATF, Task Force on financial integrity and Economic Development and Eurasian Group.
India is participating in policy groups of OECD and UN on Exchange of Information, International Taxation and Transfer Pricing as observer and member respectively.
Creating an Appropriate Legislative Framework
Started renegotiation with 75 countries to broaden the scope of Article concerning Exchange of Information, and negotiation of DTAA and Tax Information Exchange Agreement (TIEA) with new countries and 22 priority countries/jurisdictions (no tax or low tax countries/jurisdictions) respectively.
India has signed the OECD Multilateral Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax matters on 26 January, 2012. This Convention shall expand the scope of India’s treaty network on tax matters.
Enacted legislation incorporating counter measure against non-cooperative jurisdiction (section 94 A in Finance Act 2011).
Tightened provisions of transfer pricing.
Proposed GAAR and reporting requirement of foreign asset in the Finance Bill, 2012.
28 of existing DTAA also contain article for assistance in collection of taxes including taking measures of conservancy. Government is trying to have this Article in other treaties as well.
Setting up Institutions to Deal with Illicit Funds
Ten Income Tax Overseas Units in various Indian Missions abroad have been created and out of which two are already functional.
The remaining 8 Units shall be made operational very soon. Creation of more ITOUs is under active consideration.
To effectively handle the increase in tax information exchange and transfer pricing issues, a dedicated Exchange of Information unit (EOI Unit) has been set up.
Developing Systems for Implementation
New policy for deployment of manpower to Directorate of Transfer Pricing and International Taxation is implemented.
Manpower of FT&TR Division in CBDT has been doubled.
Imparting Skills to the Manpower for Effective Action
Officers are being imparted specialized training abroad in field of International Taxation and Transfer Pricing.
International seminar on transfer pricing was held in India in month of June 2011.
India played a major role in G-20 discussions and highlighted the importance of automatic exchange of information and importance of obtaining past banking information. India has also obtained useful information about Indians having bank accounts in Swiss bank.
This is under investigation. Further a dedicated Exchange of Information Cell has been created to handle the work related to exchange of information in line with latest international standards. (PIB Features.)

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Ibobi Singh breaks ice with Rio – Calcutta Telegraph

Calcutta TelegraphIbobi Singh breaks ice with RioCalcutta TelegraphNew Delhi, June 7: The ice seems to be melting between the hills and vales of Nagaland and Manipur, where Nagas and Meiteis have experienced a widening rift of late, especially on the i…

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Ibobi Singh breaks ice with Rio
Calcutta Telegraph
New Delhi, June 7: The ice seems to be melting between the hills and vales of Nagaland and Manipur, where Nagas and Meiteis have experienced a widening rift of late, especially on the issue of integration. Manipur chief minister Okram Ibobi Singh today …
"Without talking to Manipur, there is no solution" : RioE-Pao.net

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Minority welfare scheme Nasir urges early release of PM package – E-Pao.net

Minority welfare scheme Nasir urges early release of PM packageE-Pao.netNew Delhi, June 07 2012: Manipur Agriculture and Fisheries Minister Abdul Nasir has urged the Union Ministry of Minority Affairs to sanction the Prime Minister's package amount…

Minority welfare scheme Nasir urges early release of PM package
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New Delhi, June 07 2012: Manipur Agriculture and Fisheries Minister Abdul Nasir has urged the Union Ministry of Minority Affairs to sanction the Prime Minister's package amounting to Rs 200 crore meant for welfare of minority communities in Manipur at …
Abdul Nasir urges Rs 200 crore PM package for state`s minorityKanglaOnline

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Foundation Day of Manipur Hindi Parishad – E-Pao.net

Foundation Day of Manipur Hindi ParishadE-Pao.netImphal, June 07 2012: The 59th foundation day of Manipur Hindi Parishad was observed at its hall this afternoon. President of the Parishad Anoubam Binodchandra, Manipur Sahitya Parishad president Prof El…

Foundation Day of Manipur Hindi Parishad
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Imphal, June 07 2012: The 59th foundation day of Manipur Hindi Parishad was observed at its hall this afternoon. President of the Parishad Anoubam Binodchandra, Manipur Sahitya Parishad president Prof Elangbam Dinamani and Hindi Teachers Training …

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Bangladeshi scribes’ dam mission fails to take off – Times of India

Bangladeshi scribes' dam mission fails to take offTimes of IndiaSilchar: A 10-member group of Bangladeshi journalists, who came here to visit the site of the proposed Rs 9000-crore Tipaimukh hydroelectricity project at the confluence of the Barak a…

Bangladeshi scribes' dam mission fails to take off
Times of India
Silchar: A 10-member group of Bangladeshi journalists, who came here to visit the site of the proposed Rs 9000-crore Tipaimukh hydroelectricity project at the confluence of the Barak and Tuivai rivers in Manipur, could not complete their objective as …
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Bangladesh team makes an aerial survey of TipaimukhBusiness Standard
Indian dam to endanger Bangladesh's farming, ecology, experts fearNew York Daily News
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Mysterious disease claims one in Jiribam,Manipur , leaves scores in hospital

IMPHAL, June 7: State Health Minister Phungza-thang Tonsing to day rushed to Jiribam as the outbreak of an undiagnosed disease has left one dead and many at the hospital in… Read more »