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Nasir assures welfare policies for minorities – E-Pao.net

Nasir assures welfare policies for minoritiesE-Pao.netInaugurating a 'one day national seminar on opportunities and challenges of Muslims in Manipur' organized by All Manipur Muslim (Meetei-Pangal) Welfare Association (AMMPWA) here at Hotel Cla…

Nasir assures welfare policies for minorities
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Inaugurating a 'one day national seminar on opportunities and challenges of Muslims in Manipur' organized by All Manipur Muslim (Meetei-Pangal) Welfare Association (AMMPWA) here at Hotel Classis as Chief Guest, the Minister observed that minority …

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Blast rocks Manipur ahead of Rahul’s visit – Times of India

Blast rocks Manipur ahead of Rahul's visitTimes of IndiaIMPHAL: A day ahead of AICC general secretary Rahul Gandhi's Manipur visit, rebels exploded a powerful bomb at Koubru Leikha along national highway 2 in Senapati district on Sunday, injuri…

Blast rocks Manipur ahead of Rahul's visit
Times of India
IMPHAL: A day ahead of AICC general secretary Rahul Gandhi's Manipur visit, rebels exploded a powerful bomb at Koubru Leikha along national highway 2 in Senapati district on Sunday, injuring two BSF jawans. After landing at Imphal airport on Monday …

School caretaker found dead

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IMPHAL, December 9: A caretaker of the Savio English School, Langol Ningthou under Lamphel Police Station was found dead this early morning inside a classroom of the school. The caretaker has been identified as Hoiningsumbam Ramananda, 35, son of (late) … Continue reading →

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IMPHAL, December 9: A caretaker of the Savio English School, Langol Ningthou under Lamphel Police Station was found dead this early morning inside a classroom of the school.

The caretaker has been identified as Hoiningsumbam Ramananda, 35, son of (late) Irabot of Kairenbi Khongao.

He was working as a caretaker at Savio English School and has been staying there.

It is learnt that the dead body was found inside a classroom just below his bedroom and that the room was found filled with blood stains.

Sources have identified Ramananda to be an alcoholic.

Post mortem was conducted at the RIMS today.

Meanwhile, sources informed that a crack was found on the back of his head during the post mortem.

It is suspected that he must have died after falling from the stairs while coming down from his bedroom.

His dead body has been handed over to his family members.

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PFI to organise state exposition

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IMPHAL, Dec 10: The Population State of India, Manipur state unit, will be organising a state exposition that will showcase the journey undertaken by the district level networks of people living with HIV/AIDS during the course of the promoting access … Continue reading →

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According to its press release, the state exposition will feature an inaugural function followed by an experience sharing session of PLHIV group members, a panel discussion on entrepreneurship and sustainability and also display various products put together by the district level network groups

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Fired upon

The post Fired upon appeared first on KanglaOnline.com.IMPHAL, Dec 9: Unidentified armed persons fired several rounds from a gun at the residence of a former Pradhan Tarpon at Nongren Mamang Leikai under Lamlai Police Station this late evening around…

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IMPHAL, Dec 9: Unidentified armed persons fired several rounds from a gun at the residence of a former Pradhan Tarpon at Nongren Mamang Leikai under Lamlai Police Station this late evening around 7:30pm.

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Book release

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IMPHAL, Dec 9: A Meitei Mayek translation of Dr Kamal’s Madhabi amadi Lei Pareng was released today at the Conference Hall of the Urban Resource Centre, Zonal Education office, Zone I Imphal West. The book has been translated by retd … Continue reading →

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IMPHAL, Dec 9: A Meitei Mayek translation of Dr Kamal’s Madhabi amadi Lei Pareng was released today at the Conference Hall of the Urban Resource Centre, Zonal Education office, Zone I Imphal West.

The book has been translated by retd teacher N Suresh.

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Dead body handed over

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IMPHAL, Dec 9: The death body of a person who was killed in a road accident, when the person was hit by a moped, Honda Activa on December 6 at Koirengai near Public School under Heingang Police Station, has been … Continue reading →

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The deceased has been identified as Bahadur, 41, of Leitanpokpi Saikhul Road. He was treated at Shija Hospital after the accident and succumbed to his injuries on December 7.

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Condolences

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IMPHAL, Dec 9: Manipur Thang-Ta Cultural Association and the Huyen Lallong Manipur Thang Ta Cultural Association in separate press release have expressed profound grief over the sudden demise of Thang Ta renowned exponent L Heramot Metei. A release of the … Continue reading →

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A release of the Manipur Thang Ta cultural association has informed that the association condoled the demise of the late Heramot by observing a two minute silence.

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Tamei Women Front

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IMPHAL, Dec 9 (NNN): The Tamei Women Front (TWF) has demanded today for the cancellation of RGGLV Scheme of Tamei to one Caleb Injiengam Panmei on the grounds that he is never a resident of Tamei town nor does he … Continue reading →

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As per the common eligibility criteria for a candidate, he/she should be a resident of ther town or village of the advertised RGGLV location and also that the person should own a suitable land (plot) of minimum 20 metre X 24 metre in dimension at the advertised RGGLV location for the construction of LPG cylinder storage godown.

“These two important conditions laid in the brochure of Rajiv Gandhi Gramin LPG Vitrak (RGGLV) have not been fulfilled by Mr Caleb Injiengam Panmei,” alleged the Tamei Women Front.

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Manipur`s Print Media as the Social Indicator: Not a change agent

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By Amar Yumnam
In recent decades, the power of the print media in Manipur has undergone a great leap forward. Until up to the 1970s and the early 1980s it was a regular sight to experience the law enforcing agencies raiding the office of the then most radical and powerful daily – the Manipuri edition of Hueiyen Lanpao – and going away with the materials for printing. It was the time of traditional printing and not the present one with computers. The zeal and commitment to social cause of the then Hueiyen Lanpao is not seen in any of the dailies today. This is happening in a context wherein the media have acquired new powers to influence and accumulate. This disconnect between the social cause and the power has led to an emergence of a situation in which the strength is applied rather in pushing for personal agenda and as weapon in the hands of some for what is called character assassination of rivals. While the public are at the receiving end of the contents of the print media all along, time is now for subjecting them to strict social scrutiny and thus make them also feel the pressure of attack for not living up to the role and expectations. They cannot remain as more like powerful notice-boards of the people and groups they have good or obligatory relationships for their role does not imply this at all.

While performing this I must spell out the context and the proximate arousal to reflect. While doing this I have the editions of the last few days of the most widely circulated daily having editions in both English and Manipuri. I take up the headlines on two days. A few days earlier there was a report of a woman found dead near the Zoological Garden and the reporting stopped at only the injuries suffered by the dead body. A few days later there was a report on the authority concerned with the control of pollution in the province. This second report was accompanied by a photograph on autorickshaws with a very negative caption on their services. The content and orientation of these two reports display by default the character and driving spirit of the print media in Manipur in full bloom, and it is not enjoyable.

It is incumbent on my part to elaborate on this. The first is a case which needs detailed application of social mind, mobilisation of the social articulation for shunting out such acts, and rekindling the social rethink. This is because of the social history, contextual culture, social norms and taboos of Manipur. The land does not have a background to rationalise such crimes on any social basis. Ours is a kind of society very different from the one, for instance in Haryana, where recently multitudes of articulations were put forward to rationalise rapes rather than attempting social criticism and social preparedness to avoid such occurrences. The print media in Manipur, in a very uncharacteristic way straying from the cultural ethos of the land, reported the finding of the dead body of the woman without in any way reflecting the social hatred of such crimes and without in any way hinting at the need for social mobilisation against such acts.

Now compare this with the reporting on the financial management of the pollution authority with a very negative comment on the three-wheelers plying in the land. While the financial management issue is something to be addressed by the relevant authorities, I despise the caption on the photograph of the three wheelers. The caption portrayed the latter as something a nuisance and huge pollution emitting agents in the land. The illogicality of the caption arises on many counts. We must be aware of the social role they play through their operations in the transport sector. Just look at the historical, cultural and contemporary mobility of the women in Manipur. It would be impossible to imagine this without the role of the three-wheelers. Second, look at the public transport system here. There is no system which ensures the convenience, coverage, timing and cost-effectiveness like the one provided by the three-wheelers. Third, in an economy where the employment opportunities are conspicuous by their absence, the jobs generated by them cannot just be discounted. Any discussion and comment on their services and efficiency cannot be done without keeping all these in mind. But the recent caption with the photograph establishes the application of power of the print media with the height of illogicality.

The upshot of my intervention is that the print media should also behave and apply mind in a logical and constructive way in the same way as they attack others with these expectations. There are events where the society needs to really ponder deeply. While reporting on such events, we would expect that the print media would not only report but as well hint at the likely social issues involved. The print media should not adopt the culture of jumping at conclusions and hint at possible lines of response without social debate. There could be events where the interests involved are in multitudes and the arrival at any definitive conclusion is rather not easy. In such cases, we would expect the media at pointing out the various sides involved rather than pointing at a definitive line of action without debate. The primary role of the media to arouse social understanding and social articulations should not be lose sight of while attempting sensationalisation. The media here are yet to emerge as a forceful agent for social change though there is ample proof of just buttressing the emerging social character of opportunism and sensationalism.

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Kangleisha players warmly received

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IMPHAL, December 9: The Kanglei Sport Academy (KANGLEISHA) players, who have represented India in the recently concluded 4th Asian Inter-Continental Karate-do Championship held at Talkatora Indoor Stadium, New Delhi, were warmly received at a simple function held today at the … Continue reading →

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The championship was organised by the All India Budokan Karate Federation under the aegis of World Union Karate-do Federation (WUKF) during November 21 to 25.

The reception function was attended by professor Joykumar, vice president of the academy and also the vice president of Manipur Judo association, Ak Chandrajit, general secretary of the academy, Th Bishojit, coach and member of Manipur Judo Association and Kh Nilamani, a member of the Academy as presidium members.

Speaking at the function, chief instructor Kh Sanjit said that altogether 24 players from the academy represented India and had won five medals for the country that include one gold, two silvers and two bronzes.

While expressing his satisfaction with the effort put on by the academy’s players at the championship, he said that his team will try to bring more medals in the next championship to come.

All India Budokan Karate Federation has given a confirmation to organise the national level Budokan Karate-do championship next year in Imphal to the Academy (Kangleisha), where more than one thousand Karate-do players from all over the country will participate in the championship, he added.

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Manipur`s Print Media as the Social Indicator: Not a change agent – KanglaOnline

Manipur`s Print Media as the Social Indicator: Not a change agentKanglaOnlineIn recent decades, the power of the print media in Manipur has undergone a great leap forward. Until up to the 1970s and the early 1980s it was a regular sight to experience t…

Manipur`s Print Media as the Social Indicator: Not a change agent
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Reportage on human rights

IMPHAL, Dec 9 : At the seminar of South Asia Media
Commission on “Reporting Conflict Zones” held at India International Centre, Delhi, important statements have been adopted which include that media persons reporting from conflict zones like J&K, Naxal affected areas like Chattisgarh or from North-East to various districts under Maoist influence, live under permanent threat. Threat to their lives and personal security as well as blackmail of their families is common.
“There is no organized machinery to either protect or to project objective truth about the situation in those areas,” one statement said.
Actually, the State institutions are expected to provide adequate protection and other systems to the journalists—and irrespective of the views of the newspaper and channel concerned, another statement added.
The media owners / employers are also expected to give monetary and legal back up, including special insurance to the journalists.
“We regret to note that there is a general apathy and as a result it is a threat to free flow of information, which is a prerequisite for maintaining national unity, integrity and sovereignty,” one of the statements further said.
Even media organisations should recognize the urgency of the situation and create means to respond to the challenges posed by the situation in conflict zones.
SAFMA Media Commission expresses concern at the urges the state institutions, media owners and independent media organisations to join hands to face the grave threat to free media.
There are many differences among groups and individuals in media depending on their political perceptions and persuasion. At times of pressure, they need to rise above this and come together and the Press council, Editors Guild of India etc should be the first port of call for help but more than help or to alleviate their suffering. We should express solid solidarity with those who do a difficult job of reporting from the battle lines as it were.
“We call on the governments and specially the government of J&K not to resort to stoppage of advertisements to newspapers and desist from resorting to persecution. Similarly, laws that restrict freedom of press in any manner should be repealed,” a statement said.
The Seminar on reporting “Conflict Zones” was organized by South Asia Media Commission under the broad mandate to it, of the parent body South Asia Free Media Association, India.
There is no confusion about this mandate and SAFMA as will as Media commission have worked ceaselessly for India-Pakistan amity and fraternity among all South Asian nations. SAFMA respects sovereignty and national independence of all member countries and primarily work to make free access to sources of information to keep free without any fear or favour. SAFMA would continue pursue this goal.

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150th Year Celebrations of Police

MNS:- A Grand Tattoo show was organized by Border Security Force in Delhi yesterday as a part of 150th year celebrations of Indian Police. Vice President Shri M. Hamid Ansari was the chief guest at the function which was also attended by Union Home Minister Shri Sushilkumar Shinde. 23 Police teams from various states including BSF, CRPF and NSG took part in the show. The show was a unique platform, wherein police personnel from various parts of the country showcased various specialties of the particular state in the form of group dance displaying the cultural diversity of India.
Exciting display of traditional dances and martial arts, scintillating display of stunts by BSF daredevils, J&K Police, AP Police and lady motorcyclists of Himachal Police and glorious BSF camel contingent were added attraction of the show which was enjoyed by the large number of spectators.

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Muivah as the Chief Minister of Manipur will be the best alternative arrangement – E-Pao.net

Muivah as the Chief Minister of Manipur will be the best alternative arrangementE-Pao.netIf the NSCN(IM) have conscientiously given up their wild and unpragmatic idea of creating a sovereign Greater Nagaland by grabbing a large chunk of Land from the l…

Muivah as the Chief Minister of Manipur will be the best alternative arrangement
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If the NSCN(IM) have conscientiously given up their wild and unpragmatic idea of creating a sovereign Greater Nagaland by grabbing a large chunk of Land from the long existing lands of the neighbouring States of Manipur, Assam and Arunachal and have …

Press Release: Human Chain at India Gate for Irom Sharmila

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On 10th December, the world observes the International Human Rights Day and talks about protection and promotion of human rights. But here, in New Delhi, on the eve of Human Rights Day, a human chain was formed to showcase the plight of Irom Sharmila and the human rights violation caused by heavy militarization and the draconian act of Armed Forces Special Power Act or AFSPA.

On the eve of Human Rights Day, volunteers of Save Sharmila Solidarity Campaign(SSSC), a nation-wide struggle to protest against the neglect and suppression of Irom Sharmila, a Manipuri human rights activist who has been on a hunger strike against AFSPA in Manipur for 12 years now, organized a human chain to at India Gate at 5 PM. SSSC appeals to the Government to open talks with her. For over a year, SSSC has been organizing public demonstrations, candle-light vigils, signature campaigns, caravans and awareness programmes in colleges across the nation and beyond.

HUMAN CHAIN AT INDIA GATE FOR IROM SHARMILA

The motive of the human chain was established by the organizers. Ravi Nitesh, one of the organizers, remarked that it is “a way to spread the word among the citizens about a fellow citizen. Irom Sharmila has been struggling for 12 years to argue for rights which are given to everyone else in the country”.

To this, Mohammad Tanveer added that, “She is not just a citizen but a truth democrat. Her ongoing struggle shows her faith in the democratic institutions of the country. But the Government has chosen to neglect her non-violent and democratic voice. We ask why?”

Shaheen Muhammad, another organizer, argued that, “When the Government can talk to naxals and terrorists. Why can’t they talk to someone who has been on a non-violent struggle for rights of people? It is shocking that in these 12 years, the Government has not sent even one delegation to meet her.

Pankaj Pathak stated that, “On human rights day, this human chain symbolizes another blot on the World’s largest democracy. We support Irom and her struggle as we believe that every citizen of this country deserves the same rights and privileges.”

Another volunteer, Shekhar Jain, argued that, “For over a year, we have been organizing activities to spread the word about her struggle and we have hardly come across a person who has been unsympathetic towards her struggle and her people. So the logic of the Government that people are unsympathetic and insensitive towards North-east states is quite a myth.”

Even here, when the human chain was formed, many from the crowds joined them. The volunteers had also distributed pamphlets with basic information on her and her struggle.

One of those who joined the chain remarked, “I was shocked to hear about her. This is unimaginable. How can someone be on a hunger-strike for 12 years? This Government is insensitive and discriminatory.”

“It is true that we have always been so ignorant about the North-East but this does not mean that we are insensitive. This is really shocking that such a thing is happening in our own country. Why do we blame other countries for human rights discrimination then?” added another.

A college student commented, “Is this the reality of a diverse nation? We are one and we must enjoy equal rights”.

The Human chain turned out to be another mechanism to gather support for Irom Sharmila and give her the hope that she is not alone in her struggle.

Regards,
Devika Mittal

Contact: 9958907799, 9873146393

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Regards,

Volunteers of ”SAVE SHARMILA SOLIDARITY CAMPAIGN”
(A joint initiative of various organizations & movements)

We welcome your participation/suggestion/feedbacks. We work in favor of Peace, Democracy, Non Violence, Human Rights.

Our demands with Govt of India:
To take positive steps of talk
To send all party delegation
To send members of NWC,NHRC
To send special team of doctors from New delhi to examine Irom’s health

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