September 23, 2012 – Manipur News

Another IED blast at Tiddim Road, Manipur – KanglaOnline

Another IED blast at Tiddim Road, ManipurKanglaOnlineManipur, IMPHAL, September 23: After a brief reprieve, the state capital witnessed another IED explosion today along the Tiddim roadside along the Tiddim Ground at 12:20pm a few metres south of the K…

Another IED blast at Tiddim Road, Manipur
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Manipur, IMPHAL, September 23: After a brief reprieve, the state capital witnessed another IED explosion today along the Tiddim roadside along the Tiddim Ground at 12:20pm a few metres south of the Kwakeithel Police outpost. The explosion however …

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3rd Buyer and Seller meet cum Exhibition on Handloom Fabrics concludes

IMPHAL, Sept 23 NNN: The 3rd Buyer-Seller Meet cum Exhibition on Handloom fabrics which started on Saturday at Manipur Film Development Corporation (MFDC) concluded here today.
The valedictory function was graced by O. Nabakishore Singh, IAS, Principal Secretary (Commerce and Indurtries), Government of Manipur and V. Tualthang, Director of Commerce and Industries, Government of Manipur as the chief guest and president respectively.
The function which was held by Manipur Apex Weavers and Handicraft Artisans Co-operative Society Limited under the aegis of Directorate of Commerce and Industries, Government of Manipur saw the participation of total 66 clusters from both the valley and the hills in which 17 buyers from other states got registered.
During the function, the potential buyers presented statements on both the merits and demerits of the state handloom products while adding that the state possesses adequate weaving knowledge which is a sign of the state’s women empowerment.
Further, the visiting buyers also stated that the state’s tribal art of weaving has gained huge demand in foreign markets expressing that the state’s handloom products do not have a systematic rule of price fixation, less elaborateness on fabrication and not maintaining quality control in colour and block fixation.
Stressing on the need for developing the art, the buyers also expressed that the products need extensive exposures by enlarging its diversification sizes stating that it also requires modification with much improved stitching techniques.
For better business transaction, the buyers from outside the state also asked for the delivery of the quantity of different products in time which they have sought.
With an aim to focus on taking advantages of the presence of reputed buyers for exploring the possibility of export of handloom products of Manipur, the 3rd Buyer-Seller Meet-Cum Exhibition 2012 was organised.

Ephidrine tablets seized

IMPHAL, Sept 23 NNN : In yet another seizure of drug consignment, a combined team of Narcotics Affairs of Border and Special Unit Intelligence (SIU) led by Inspector K. Ranjit along with 43rd Assam Rifles personnel seized a drug consignment of Ephidrine tablets which was found in 13 carton boxes at Kanglatongbi at around 9.30 this morning.
Kanglatongbi is situated around 17 kilometres north of Imphal.
According to reports, the drugs were found wrapped with cement bags in a Tata truck bearing registration number AS O1 DD 6622 which is owned by one Md. Tayab Ali of Dewlahland, Imphal and the driver has been identified as Md. Farooq Khan s/o Md. Kalamudin from Khabeisoi.
The drug consignment was brought from Guwahati while the cement got loaded from Burnihad, Meghalaya. The cement bags were to be carried to Northern Iron Link, Newbazar, Churchandpur in southern Manipur where as the drugs were supposed to be delivered to one Bipin of Khurai, Imphal, the reports stated.

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6 Laipham Khunou ZP elections heralded murder of democracy

Elections for the 6 Laipham Khunou Zilla Parishad were marred with irregularities alleged Mohendro Singh, President of Election Committee of L Ibemhal , candidate of the 6 Laipham Khunou Zilla Parishad.
After repeated countings by officials and counting agents of the four candidates Lairenjam Ibemhal was declared elected by a margin of 88 votes from her nearest rival. The certificate was written, results updated in the internet however the elected candidate and her agents were overpowered and the RO and supporters of P Sunder declared P Sunder elected it was alleged.
The matter was informed to the state election commissioner and case will be registered at election tribunal it was added. Various forms of protests are held on a daily basis. No one is instigating the people of the area but people who firmly believes in democracy are coming out to protest the gross murder of democracy.
No documents were given to election agent of Ibemhal. When the candidate and her supporters are not involved in the movement why should they take any responsibility of the incidents it was asked. Some individuals can not represent Lairikyengbam or Laipham Khunou ZP. It is unfortunate that people who aspire to become a ZP representative is resorting to divisive talks and politics it was added. People’s voice can not be subdued it was added.

Army celebrates anniversary of hijam irabot

Security Forces under the aegis of Red Shield Division celebrated the 61st death and 116th birth anniversary of Hijam Irabot with local people on 23 Sep 2012 at Ningthoukhong. A large number of people attended the event. Col Kaushik Mukherjee, Commanding Officer of 6/8 Gorkha Rifles extended his wishes on this auspicious occasion, where the 11th local level march past competition was held in which a total of sixteen contingents from various schools participated. The Security Forces have been a part of many such goodwill gestures encompassing the entire spectrum of Manipur society.

Read more / Original news source: http://manipur-mail.com/army-celebrates-anniversary-of-hijam-irabot/

UBI Jiribam can start functioning : URF

The URF today said the UBI Jiribam can start functioning. AK. PIBAREL, Secretary, Information & Publicity, URF said women folk urged URF to remove the ban for the second time and the appeal was welcomed.
The bank should also be asked by the civil societies not to work against URF it was stated.
It was further stated that on Sep 21 , Imphal East Police three persons were held near Purana Rajbari Kusum Oil Service . They were not members of URF but family members of URF cadres.

Read more / Original news source: http://manipur-mail.com/ubi-jiribam-can-start-functioning-urf/

Indian team get three bronze medals

Indian Wushu team won three bronze medals in the 4th World junior Wushu championship held at Macao, China from September 20 to 23 . Indian team got three bronze medals including one double. Three medalists are from Manipur. The three Wushu players were L Memicha, Arita and Romesh K Meghachandra MLA from Manipur had led […]

Indian Wushu team won three bronze medals in the 4th World junior Wushu championship held at Macao, China from September 20 to 23 .
Indian team got three bronze medals including one double. Three medalists are from Manipur.
The three Wushu players were L Memicha, Arita and Romesh K Meghachandra MLA from Manipur had led the Indian team.

Read more / Original news source: http://manipur-mail.com/indian-team-get-three-bronze-medals/

Helicopter service

AIZAWL, Sept 23: Mizoram helicopter service has become very popular but the service is running at a loss commercially.
Pawan Hans is giving the chopper service here since August 14. The availability of tickets in the sectors of Kolasib and Hnahthial has become a problem as the chopper is increasingly popular in these far-flung areas of Mizoram.
The Pawan Hans operated Mizoram helicopter service runs smoothly since its launch. There has been just one cancellation of service.
Among the district headquarters, Mamit is the only one where there is no chopper service as there is no helipad in the district.
DoNER is funding for the construction of helipads in various parts of Mizoram. Thenzawl, Saitual, Champhai and Mamit will soon enjoy the chopper service from November as the constructions of helipads are underway.
As mentioned earlier, the helicopter service is available in nine different places of Mizoram from its main centre Aizawl.

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Kuki students declare opposition to 48-hr hill bandh

IMPHAL, Sep 23 UNA : Terming that the gimmick of the five student bodies to call the bandh without KSO’s knowledge is an instance of opposing to tribal solidarity, the student bodies Sunday announced that its district units will not support the 48-hour general strike called in hill districts of Manipur by five district-based student bodies.
Five district-based student bodies, Senapati District Student’s Association (SDSA), Churachandpur District Student’s Union (CDSU), Zeliangrong Student’s Union Manipur (ZSUM), Naga Student’s Union Chandel (NSUC) and Tangkhul Katamnao Saklong (TKS) has called a 48-hour hill bandh, effective from Sunday midnight.
They imposed the bandh alleging that the state government failed to address their demand for opening TET (Teachers’ Eligibility Test) exam centre in all district headquarters.
A statement signed jointly by presidents of five branches of KSO dispatched to the media today announced that Kuki based student bodies have decided not to support the 48 hours bandh while asserting that district KSO branches have unanimously endorse the agreement reached between the KSO general headquarters and state education minister on September 18.
In the meeting, state government had given assurance of opening TET exam centre in all district headquarters in future TET exam after a threadbare discussion on the matter.
Kuki students are utterly dismayed over the intention of the five hill district based student bodies to impose a 48-hour general strike over the issue of non-holding of TET examination in the district headquarters of the state as state education minister, M Okendro had given his assurance to open TET exam centres in all the district headquarters in all TET exams in future, the statement asserted.
KSO was not taken into confidence by the five student organizations calling the bandh. The KSO has always made it a point to consult all the tribal student organizations wherever tribal issues are concerned. This gimmick of the five student bodies to call the bandh without KSO’s knowledge is opposed to tribal solidarity, the KSO alleged.
The statement further asserted that KSO had consulted with ANSAM when it decided to take up the issue with the government regarding the issue before the TET exam conducted by the Board of Secondary Education, Manipur (BOSEM)
On September 14, they submitted a memorandum to education minister M Okendro stating its demands. Subsequently, a meeting was held on the September 18, and all concerns pertaining to this issue had been discussed along with MLAs from the Hill Districts. As a result, an agreement was signed and the details of the agreement had also been made known to the public via printed and electronic media, it added.
The Kuki students were taken aback by the intention of some hill district student bodies to call a general strike on the same matter, and intending to pass it off as a tribal issue. Manipur is home to three major groups of communities – Meiteis, Nagas & Kukis and where had the other hill based student bodies gone when the KSO first raised the issue, the statement asked.
The Kuki students fail to understand the logic behind the proposed general strike, and cannot help but conclude that it is the handiwork of some vested interests. The Kuki – is a generic terminology which stands for all the Chin Kuki Mizo tribes in Manipur.
The KSO will always work for the over-all interest of the cognate/kindred tribes of the Kukis, the statement asserted, reiterating that there was something amiss in the proposed general strike, and will not be a party to it, and no general strike with regard to TET issue will be allowed to be enforced in the Kuki inhabitant areas of the state.

Read more / Original news source: http://manipur-mail.com/kuki-students-declare-opposition-to-48-hr-hill-bandh/

Boundary committee submits report

AIZAWL, Sept 23: Constituted by the state government of Mizoram as an initiative on the boundary dispute issue with Assam, Mizoram State Boundary Committee (MSBC) had submitted its finding reports to the state government.
Tension has been brewing for the last two weeks in the Assam-Mizoram border over the border dispute. Alleged dismantling of a border pillar near Vairente (Mizoram) and Dhalai (Assam) on Friday by miscreants from Mizoram has heightened the tension. Following the volatile situation, measures by both Mizoram and Assam governments have been taken.
On Sunday, C. Chawngkunga who is the chairman of MSBC said that steps are being taken not only over Assam-Mizoram boundary issue, but regarding its boundary issue with Manipur also. The Mizoram State Boundary Committee will study all the boundary dispute related issues of Mizoram with the neighbouring states, said C.Chawngkunga.
Lok Sabha MP from Mizoram, legislator CL Ruala, Lalduhoma, Wing Commander (retd.) Lalnghinglova, and Lalhmangaiha, Revenue Director (retd.) among others are members of the state government constituted MSBC.
MSBC is also undergoing survey work in the Indo-Bangladesh border (Mizoram border).
Meanwhile, people in the Assam’s Cachar district have expressed resentment after the boundary pillar erected near Vairengte by Assam was demolished by miscreants from Mizoram. Cachar district additional deputy commissioner had visited the spot where the border pillar was dismantled. The officer said that the boundary is under strict vigil.
It can be noted here that All Barak Youth and Students Association, Dalit Sena and other NGOs had organized a joint rally in Silchar on September 20 in protest against the dismantling of the border pillar and had submitted a memorandum to the Assam chief minister through the Cachar deputy commissioner demanding solution to the problem.
The Kolasib district (Mizoram) deputy commissioner has reportedly invited his Cachar district counterpart to hold a negotiation on the boundary dispute issue which is expected to take place soon.
Mention may be made here that tension has been prevailing in the Assam-Mizoram border since last week following the allegation hurled by Zoram National Party (ZNP) that Assam was trying to grab the land of Mizoram. Adding fuel to this tension was the Friday incident where a border pillar was found dismantled near Vairengte (Mizoram) and Dhalai (Assam). The villagers in Assam had alleged that people from Mizoram side came and destroyed the pillar. Assam and Mizoram share a common border of 123 kilometres. However, the people residing in the Mizoram side counter alleged that a pillar was erected near Vairengte in Mizoram by authorities from Assam side claiming as their land.
Meanwhile, Mizo People’s Convention (MPC) president Lalhmangaiha Sailo said the dispute can be settled by constituting a coundary commission that will hold negotiation with the concerned higher authority.
Saying that over the past years various political parties and leaders of Mizoram state had dealt the issue of border dispute with the neighbouring Assam state “but till date no solution is in sight.” MPC proposed that the problem on the boundary dispute could be solved by constituting a boundary commission and by way of negotiation.
Lalhmangaiha Sailo then claimed that the boundary line accepted by Mizoram is that of the one demarcated by the Mizo chiefs and the British Government in the year 1875. “However, in the passage of time, the Assam state does not accept that boundary line and therefore dispute on boundary has occurred between the two states since the time of District Council,” the Mizo People’s Convention (MPC) chief added. Lalhmangaiha Sailo then expressed his wish that the present Mizoram government may approach the central government and ask for constituting a boundary commission.
“One surprising thing in the political history of Mizoram is that when Mizo National Front (MNF) and the Government of India signed the Peace Accord on July 31, 1986, there was no mention of the boundary dispute between Assam and Mizoram. Whether the MNF did not think about it at all, or the MNF leaders could not convince the Indian Government leaders on the matter, no one knows. If there is any one who can give the answer to this question, it would clear the confusion,” MPC president Lalhmangaiha Sailo pointed out.

Read more / Original news source: http://manipur-mail.com/boundary-committee-submits-report/

Horticulture and soil conservation under scanner of RTI activist

Mail News Service
Imphal, Sep 23 : The State Public Information Officer (S.P.I.O) / Director Horticulture & Soil Conservation, Govt. of Manipur was asked to provide various information about the department by an RTI activist.
It was asked to provide the names and particulars of the beneficiaries of the Tamenglong District of Manipur who received the assistance of payment of the amount Rs. 399.13 lakh ( released by the Director, Horticulture & Soil Conservation, on 9th July, 2012 to the Deputy Director (HQ) Scheme Officer in charge Orange Development Programme, Tamenglong Vide CBI Cheque No. 074948 dated 9/7/2012 for implementation of specific component for Orange Development Programme in Tamenglong District under the I/C HMNEH programme 2011-12 (PM’s initiative for Orange Development in Tamenglong District)
The Specific component with the allocated released amount are:
(a) Production of planting materials – Model Nursery (Public sector 4 ha each) – Rs. 100.00 lakh
(b) Rejuvenation of senile plantation – Rs. 132.13 lakh
(c) Water Harvesting System for individuals (20mx20mx3m pond) – Rs.51.50lakh
(d) Establishment of pack House/farm collection & Storage unit – Rs. 115.50 lakh
Total Rs. 399.13 lakh
Further, please provide the physical and financial progress report with the details of beneficiary wise paid amount with an authenticated copy of the Utilisation Certificate for the said amount.
2(i) Kindly provide the names and particulars of beneficiaries of Ukhrul District of Manipur who received the assistance of payment of the First Installment of,Rs. .6313171- . The amount of which was received by the DO Ukhrul on 1/8/2012 from the I/C HMNEH, Department of Horticulture & Soil Conservation, Govt. of Manipur for implementation of the following component for the year 2012-13. The component with the allocated released fund are:
(a) Orange (2nd year maintenance) – Rs. 27.00 lakh
(b) Orange (3rd year maintenance) – Rs. 20,475 lakh
(c) Rejuvenation – Rs. 15,65,625/-______
Total Rs. 63,13,1251-
Provide the names and particulars of the beneficiaries of Ukhrul District who received the assistance of payment of the 2nd Installment of Rs. 21 ,04.380/- only for orange 2nd& 3rd year maintenance) and Rejuvenation from the I/C HMNEH, Department of Horticulture & Soil Conservation, Govt. of Manipur for the year 201 2-1 3. The amount of which was received by the DO Ukhrul on 29/8/ 2012. Please furnish an authenticated copy of beneficiary wise amount paid to each of them with an authenticated copy of utilisation certificate of the amount. The details of physical and financial progress report are also requested to be provided .
3(i) Kindly provide the names and particulars of the beneficiaries of Kangpokpi Sub -Division who received the assistance of payment of the First Installment of Rs. 65.51.370. only from the i/c HMNEH, Department of Horticulture & Soil Conservation, Govt. of Manipur for implementation of the following component for the year 2012-13. The amount of which was received by the DO Kangpokpi on 31/7/2012. The component with the allocated released amount are :
(a) Tissue Culture Banana (2nd Year maintenance)
Released amount – Rs. 38,96,370/-
(b) Lemon (3rd year maintenance)
Released amount – Rs. 26.55.000/-
Total Rs. 65,51 ,370/-
(ii) Please provide the names and particulars of the beneficiaries of Kangpokpi Sub Division who received the assistance of payment of the Second Installment of Rs 26, 13.630 for T.C banana ( 2nd year maintenance). and Lemon ( 3rd year Maintenances) from the I/C HMNEH, Department of Horticulture & Soil Conservation, Govt of Manipur. for the year 2012-13. The released amount of which was received by the DO, Kangpokpi on 29/8/201 2. Please provide the physical and financial progress report with the details of beneficiary wise paid amount.
4(i) Kindly provide the names and particulars of the beneficiaries of Jjribam Sub Division who received the assistance of Payment of the First Installment of Rs. 21,13513 only form the I/C HMNEH, Department of Horticulture for the year 2012-13.
The released amount of which was received by the CDO, Jiribam on 31/7/2012. The component with the allocated released amount are :
(a) Cashewnut (3rd year maintenance) Released amount – Rs. 13.68.263/-
(b) Litchi (3rd Maintenance)
Released amount – Rs. 7.67.250/-
Total Rs. 21 ,35,5137-
Please provide the physical and financial progress report with the details of beneficiary wise paid amount with a copy of the Utilisation certificate.
(ii) Please provide the name and particulars of the beneficiaries of Jiribam Sub division who received the assistance payment of the second Installment of Rs 7,11,840 for cashew nut (3rdyear maintenance) and Litchi (3rd year maintenance) from the I/C HMNEH, Department of Horticulture & Soil Conservation, Govt. of Manipur for the year 2012-13. The released amount of which was received by the CDO, Jiribam on 29/8/2012. Please provide the physical and financial progress report with the details of beneficiary wise paid amount.
provide the names and particulars of the beneficiaries of Floriculture Centre, Mantripukhri who to received the sum of Rs. 60.00.000/- (Rupees sixty lakhs) only sanctioned and deposited by the Director, Horticulture & Soil Conservation, Govt of Manipur vide banker Cheque No. 066885 dated 22/12/2011 to the In charge Model Floriculture Centre, Mantripukhri for the implementation of the following component during the year 2011-IZThe Component with the allocated fund are:
(a) Establishment of Big Nursery (Public) allocated fund – Rs. 25.00 lakh
(b) Spawn Making Unit for Mushroom allocated fund – Rs. 15.00 lakh
(c) Compost Making Unit allocated fund Rs. 20.00 lakh
Total Rs. 60.00 Lakh
Please Provide the physical and financial progress report with details of beneficiary wise to be paid amount.
(i) provide the total number of Orange plants in Tamenglong District and Ukhrul District, the total number of Senile plants in the said two Districts with the details of other Districts and the total number of Orange plants (total population) for the whole state of Manipur.
(ii) Provide the total number of Lemon plants in the Kangpokpi Sub-Division where Rs 26,55,000/- had been invested. The total number of Lemon plants for the well known ‘’KACHAI LEMON’ at Ukhrul District. Please furnish the reason for not reflecting and not in the budget for the said popular “KACHAI LEMON” under the above mentioned component of the I/C (HMNEM) for the year 2012-13. Please furnish the total number (population) of Lemon plants and the Cashewnut plants of Manipur State.

Day: September 23, 2012

Another IED blast at Tiddim Road, Manipur – KanglaOnline

3rd Buyer and Seller meet cum Exhibition on Handloom Fabrics concludes

Ephidrine tablets seized

6 Laipham Khunou ZP elections heralded murder of democracy

Army celebrates anniversary of hijam irabot

UBI Jiribam can start functioning : URF

Indian team get three bronze medals

Helicopter service

Kuki students declare opposition to 48-hr hill bandh

Boundary committee submits report

Horticulture and soil conservation under scanner of RTI activist

Sitin staged against demolition of shops

Buyer and Seller meet cum Exhibition on Handloom Fabrics concludes

Cattle farmers finding hard to feed their cows

IED blast near Kwakeithel PO

9 UG cadres held

MU club appeals against bandh during IT festival

Financial aids for publishing Irabot’s lyrics

Raju Nong, Soma win Best Actors’ awards

Liquors seized from JNV, Tamenglong