Senapati District Students Association SDSA and Naga Students Union Chandel NSUC have announced today to ‘boycott’ the proposed 24 hours Manipur bandh of All Tribal Students’ Union Manipur ATSUM Source The Sangai Express
Senapati District Students Association SDSA and Naga Students Union Chandel NSUC have announced today to ‘boycott’ the proposed 24 hours Manipur bandh of All Tribal Students’ Union Manipur ATSUM Source The Sangai Express
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Out of 2050 call letters issued for the recruitment rallies held at Pallel and keithelmanbi in 2012 a total of 850 candidates passed the final test and basic initial criteria out of which 600 youth finally got enrolled based on authorised vacancy, info…
Out of 2050 call letters issued for the recruitment rallies held at Pallel and keithelmanbi in 2012 a total of 850 candidates passed the final test and basic initial criteria out of which 600 youth finally got enrolled based on authorised vacancy, informed a PRO IGAR S release issued today Source The Sangai Express
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State Chief Minister O Ibobi who arrived here yesterday met Congress President Sonia Gandhi at 10 Janpath at 11 am today Source The Sangai Express Ninglun Hanghal
State Chief Minister O Ibobi who arrived here yesterday met Congress President Sonia Gandhi at 10 Janpath at 11 am today Source The Sangai Express Ninglun Hanghal
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Reiterating its stand that the Manipur Govt should be made party to the ongoing GoI peace talk with the Naga outfit, the Manipur People’s Party MPP cautioned all concerned including GoI and GoM not to cause any disturbance in the delicate sociopoliti…
Reiterating its stand that the Manipur Govt should be made party to the ongoing GoI peace talk with the Naga outfit, the Manipur People’s Party MPP cautioned all concerned including GoI and GoM not to cause any disturbance in the delicate sociopolitical condition of the region and Manipur by taking any decision based on ill informed information Source The Sangai Express
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Two private schools located at Ghari and Changangei under Lamphel police station in Imphal West district were attacked by hurling hand grenades last night Source The Sangai Express
Two private schools located at Ghari and Changangei under Lamphel police station in Imphal West district were attacked by hurling hand grenades last night Source The Sangai Express
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MNS:- BRICS Platform will contribute in the global effort towards strengthening health systems particularly in the public sector through specific actionable plans of collaboration. BRICS countries should continue to play an important role in ensuring that any international, bilateral and regional trade agreements do not undermine TRIPS flexibilities in favour of public health concerns. Union […]
MNS:- BRICS Platform will contribute in the global effort towards strengthening health systems particularly in the public sector through specific actionable plans of collaboration. BRICS countries should continue to play an important role in ensuring that any international, bilateral and regional trade agreements do not undermine TRIPS flexibilities in favour of public health concerns. Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare, Shri Ghulam Nabi Azad said this at New Delhi today.
Addressing the BRICS Health Ministers’ Meeting, Shri Azad said India is privileged to host the 2nd BRICS Health Ministers’ Meeting at New Delhi. We are delighted to continue the good work started on the historic occasion in Beijing on 11 July 2011 which marked the coming together of health leaders from four different continents on a common platform. Despite diverse geographical and climatic backgrounds, we share the same challenges in the domain of public health. BRICS countries represent about 43% of the world’s population. Our joining hands will give a collective expression to global public health aspirations and this Platform will lead to better health not only for our peoples, but also for the world at large.
During BRICS Health Ministers Meeting in Beijing in July 2011, we had made a commitment to collaborate to advance access to public health services and deliver more cost-effective, equitable and sustainable solutions for common health challenges. Consistent with our commitment as well as the mandate of the Fourth BRICS Summit, voiced in the “Delhi Declaration” adopted on March 29, 2012, the representatives of the BRICS countries of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa met on the sidelines of 65th World Health Assembly at Geneva on 22 May, 2012 and decided to identify specific areas of work and a collaborative action plan under the BRICS health platform for each country. Although we have been able to make significant progress in providing better health facilities to our peoples, we recognize that much more still needs to be done.
He said India with its size, population, geo-climatic and socio-economic diversities presents a great public health challenge. We have an urban India and a huge rural India with ever increasing demands for provision of healthcare services. In India, health is a State subject, not a Federal subject. Yet the Federal Government stepped in to help the State Governments to meet the demands of healthcare services in the remotest corners by launching the National Rural Health Mission in 2005-06. Since the launch of the Mission, additional funds to the tune of over 13 billion USD have been provided to 35 States and Union Territories of the country. In terms of Health Infrastructure, over 43,500 new construction and up-gradation works of health facilities have been taken up and nearly 70,000 additional beds have been added in government health institutions for provision of essential and emergency services. During this period, in addition to the existing health workforce, nearly one hundred and sixty thousand health personnel including Specialists, Doctors, Nurses and Para-medics, and appointed over eight hundred and sixty thousand Community Health Workers in villages to act as a bridge between the communities and the health facilities.
The referral transport and out-reach services have been improved through over 18,000 Mobile Medical Units and Ambulances. A Mother and Child Tracking System (MCTS) has been put in place to make sure that we are able to reach out to every pregnant woman and child.. We have earned international accolades for our efforts at containing Polio. On 13 January, 2013, India will complete two years without a single case of wild polio-virus.
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MNS:- Government has taken a number of initiatives to ensure transparent administration. Inaugurating the two day District Collectors’ Conference in New Delhi, Shri V.Narayanasamy, Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office highlighted that there are several legislations at various stages of enactment aiming to address the menace of corruption and ensuring transparency. Shri Narayanasamy […]
MNS:- Government has taken a number of initiatives to ensure transparent administration. Inaugurating the two day District Collectors’ Conference in New Delhi, Shri V.Narayanasamy, Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office highlighted that there are several legislations at various stages of enactment aiming to address the menace of corruption and ensuring transparency. Shri Narayanasamy stated that the “the Right of Citizens for Time Bound Delivery of Goods and Services and Redressal of their Grievances Bill,2011” will enable the citizens to get delivery of services within the stated time lines.
The Minister stated that the “Lokpal and Lokayuktas Bill,2011 provides for appointment of Ombudsmen to inquire into complaints of corruption against certain public servants. Mr. V. Narayanasamy highlighted the role of the Right to Information Act (RTI) in enabling the citizens to get information. The minister made it clear that there was no plan to amend the RTI act at present. He noted that there was a need to protect the persons making a public interest disclosure related to an act of corruption, With this objective in mind, the Whistle Blowers Protection Bill,2011 is being enacted. The Minister stated that the Public Procurement Bill, 2011, now in the Parliament shall regulate Public Procurement by all Government bodies to ensure transparency and promote competition.
Terming the District Collectors as the nucleus of the administration, the Minister appreciated the critical role that the collector plays in implementing the Central schemes in the District. Shri V.Narayanasamy informed that through 14 flagship programmes of the Government, huge amount of money is being given by the Central Govt. to States for Public welfare Scheme.
The two day District Collectors’ Conference is being held from 11th to 12th January in New Delhi and is organised by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances to provide an opportunity to the District Collectors to share their experience.
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Two persons including an 8 year old child were killed and 23 others received injuries when a Winger collided with a passemger canter at Meitram Lamkhai this morning around 9.45 a.m. The deceased were identified as Ningthoujam Ruhikanta alias Naocha (35), Nambol Awang Leikai, Ningleilam haokip (8) Molphai village, Saikot Churachandpur. They died on the […]
Two persons including an 8 year old child were killed and 23 others received injuries when a Winger collided with a passemger canter at Meitram Lamkhai this morning around 9.45 a.m.
The deceased were identified as Ningthoujam Ruhikanta alias Naocha (35), Nambol Awang Leikai, Ningleilam haokip (8) Molphai village, Saikot Churachandpur. They died on the spot. Most of the injured were the passengers of the canter bus. Both the vehicles drove at full speed.
Out of the injured, the condition of six passengers are stated to be in a critical situation.
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IMPHAL, Jan 11: The Committee on Protection of Tribal Areas Manipur (COPTAM) has said today that it is a very sad thing that no real autonomy has been granted to the Autonomous District Councils. COPTAM’s comment came amid the demands raised by Autonomous District Council CO-ordination Committee (ADC-CC) regarding the devolution of power to the […]
IMPHAL, Jan 11: The Committee on Protection of Tribal Areas Manipur (COPTAM) has said today that it is a very sad thing that no real autonomy has been granted to the Autonomous District Councils.
COPTAM’s comment came amid the demands raised by Autonomous District Council CO-ordination Committee (ADC-CC) regarding the devolution of power to the council.
COPTAM general secretary Thangkam Lupheng terms it as very unfortunate that the devolution of power to the District Councils has not been implement till date.
In this regard, COPTAM has been demanding for total empowerment of the ADCs by effecting devolution of power to the grass level.
“Unless the empowerment and devolution of power is made by an act, the word autonomous is meaningless. So, COPTAM appeals to the government to pass an act for empowerment and commitment of the government for development of the tribal people of Manipur. And the so-called ‘devolution of power’ by the state government is totally meaningless as no real power has been devolved to the ADCs even after three years of its re-instatement. Without adequate power and autonomy, the revival of ADCs will be completely meaningless and as such, th state government should stop playing with the rights of the tribal people,” COPTAM advised.
“Moreover, regarding the indifferent attitude doisplayed by the government so far to the legitimate demands of COPTAM, an executive meeting of COPTAM shall be held very soon to chalk out the next course of action,” Thangkam Lupheng informed.
Schedule for the General Elections to the Legislative Assemblies of Meghalaya, Nagaland and Tripura and bye-elections to fill casual vacancies in the State Legislative Assemblies.
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Mail News Service Imphal, Jan 11: In the streak of good things happening in Manipur, yet another milestone is the approval of Brigadier L N Singh’s promotion to the rank of Major General. Brigadier L N Singh was commissioned into the Army in 1979. Born to Late Laiphrakpam Thakendrajt Singh and Laiphrakpam Ongbi Kanon Devi. […]
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Imphal, Jan 11: In the streak of good things happening in Manipur, yet another milestone is the approval of Brigadier L N Singh’s promotion to the rank of Major General. Brigadier L N Singh was commissioned into the Army in 1979. Born to Late Laiphrakpam Thakendrajt Singh and Laiphrakpam Ongbi Kanon Devi. He carried out his early education in Thingngen LP, Gurkul Jr and Tobisana High School and subsequently finished his schooling from Sainik School, Purulia (WB). The Officer has many laurels to his credits and has excelled in his field over the years. After commanding an Army Headquarters Unit, he did the prestigious Higher Command Course from the College of Combat (Mhow) in 2004/2005 and went on to attend the coveted National Defence Course in 2009 at National Defence College, Delhi
A widely travelled officer, he has vast knowledge of Central Asia, China, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran and most of the Asian countries where his expertise is sought on a daily basis. Brigadier L N Singh is the second officer from Manipur to be approved to be a “Two Star General” (The first being Major General K Himalaya Singh). The Officer is currently posted in Delhi as a Deputy Director General.
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Mail News Service Imphal, Jan 11: Assam Rifles in Manipur have carried out recruitment in two centres namely Keithelmanbi and Pallel under the new system of recruitment through SSC in the year 2012, unlike in other NE States except Assam where only one centre was nominated. These efforts were made to offer maximum opportunities to […]
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Imphal, Jan 11: Assam Rifles in Manipur have carried out recruitment in two centres namely Keithelmanbi and Pallel under the new system of recruitment through SSC in the year 2012, unlike in other NE States except Assam where only one centre was nominated. These efforts were made to offer maximum opportunities to the eligible youths from different areas of Manipur to get recruited. The statistics shows that for rally at Pallel and Keithelmanbi 2050 call letters were issued and 850 passed the final test and basic initial criteria out of which 600 youth finally got enrolled based on authorised vacancy.
This refers to the media news in most of the dailies with purported conveyance of one sided attractive story. Well, till today so many surrender have taken place, surrendering of UG cadres before the AR, Army, CRPF and CM/DGP too. In none of the cases any one ‘not belonging to a particular group’ has surrender. Before surrendering, their antecedents are verified and the state ensure any ambiguity. Many a times cases have come to light that young boys group of two to 5-7 were intercepted at IB with their guides detailed and UG groups crossing over to Myanmar for recruitment and were handed over to police and in some cases direct to the parents through Meira Paibies and other social organisation. But this particular media flashing without proper investigation into the issue has been done which not only casts slur on the good work Assam Rifles is engaged in, creates bad impression which goes in favour of the UG organisation and intents to in-balance smooth relation with civil administration too without much of gain.
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IMPHAL, Jan 11: The High Court Bar Association today explained that the association has been pushing for its legitimate demand in the interest of the present and future Manipur and not going on strike. High Court is the highest state Constitutional Court and hence, its power must not be in any way diluted by lack […]
IMPHAL, Jan 11: The High Court Bar Association today explained that the association has been pushing for its legitimate demand in the interest of the present and future Manipur and not going on strike.
High Court is the highest state Constitutional Court and hence, its power must not be in any way diluted by lack of the required number of Judges, advocate Khaidem Mani told the media at his residence here at Loklaobung. He explained that HCBA has been pushing for its legitimate demand in the interest of the present and future of Manipur and not going on strike.
Manipur will now have her own High Court on a par with other states of India, therefore, her High Court must have minimum necessary number of Judges for proper and smooth functioning, to be appointed from amongst the qualified members of Manipur Bar and Bench who may be transferred and posted in any other High Court of India after appointment, he said.
He said at least five as recommended by Government of Manipur and up to seven Judges are the minimum requirement and insisted that HCBA is fully aware that strike by advocates or lawyers is not permissible within certain specified areas in the conduct of cases, but the present demand is not strike.
Khaidem Mani said, “In strike, there is always the elements of quid pro quo, but our demand has no such elements as it is only the public interest demand and not quid pro quo.”
Mani further said that the Chief Minister who is now in New Delhi has informed the leaders of HCBA to come to the capital to meet with Union Law minister on its demand. Accordingly, a team of HCBA is all prepared to visit New Delhi on January 13, he added.
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Traffic rules are for breaking by VIPs. Everyone is now familiar with red light green light signal emitted by bulbs and they stop when the red light is emitted in front of him or her. But the nincompoop drivers of the VIPs as if they are ignorant of traffic light system show the tendency to […]
Traffic rules are for breaking by VIPs. Everyone is now familiar with red light green light signal emitted by bulbs and they stop when the red light is emitted in front of him or her. But the nincompoop drivers of the VIPs as if they are ignorant of traffic light system show the tendency to drive when the red light is emitted. These foolish drivers reflect the mental state of mind of the VIPs in the vehicles. Are the VIPs as foolish as their drivers? Why cannot VIPs control their unruly drivers? Or are the drivers instigated by the VIPs to violate traffic rules? If that is the case the drivers are wiser than the VIPs. But there are some sensible high ranking civil and police officers, who advise their drivers not to buck up from the vehicles in front of them unnecessarily. Their vehicles are driven nicely in the crowded areas. A rickshaw driver was slapped on the face by a police constable for crossing in front of a VIP’s vehicle, which was driven violating the traffic rules. Rickshaw driver sobbed and the rider on the seat consoled him not to cry telling the tears that rolled down should help him lead a happy and blissful life. But the VIP went away without knowing what happened after their vehicles defied traffic controllers’ order. Where lies the need for installation of traffic signal towers if one should not look at it? Our sensible advice to the VIPs is avoid using Kanglapat road, which is controlled by traffic signal. The other roads passing through the state capital, which does not have signal towers, are fit for them. The pilot vehicles leading VIPs’ convoy blare horn to make way for the VIP in the crowded area. Vehicles move cheek by jaw at Kanglapat road. There is no space for swerving. Common man always lands in trouble when a VIP vehicle is after him. Who would be able to ask our VIPs to feel the uneasiness common men face when they appear on the road. A police man put his hand on head when VIPs attempt to break traffic rules. Policemen on duty are at ease only when the VIPs had disappeared. After all where lies the need for all these VIPs to be on the road for all time. VIPs must not move on Kanglapat road frequently. If they use the road only for going to office and returning to home traffic controller’s unsavoury plight will be averted. The link road at other areas can be used for doing other activities than official one. Our VIPs too were once small men. They do not come down from heaven. They must know that they command respect of the common men only when they behave understanding the problems facing common people. However better side of installation of traffic signal on Kanglapat road is that too many people, who had once landed in unsavoury situation, caught by traffic jam have stopped using this road. More will stop using this road for more and more men and women will continue to land in the midst of sea of vehicles. Nobody likes to be caught by traffic jam. Be a wise man, do not drive on Kanglapat road.
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MNS:- Dr M Veerappa Moily, Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, launched here today, new IT/web enabled initiatives to make distribution of domestic LPG more customer friendly and enhance transparency. Speaking on the occasion, he said, currently, the three OMCs together home-deliver over 30 lakh cylinders everyday across the length and breadth of the country, […]
MNS:- Dr M Veerappa Moily, Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, launched here today, new IT/web enabled initiatives to make distribution of domestic LPG more customer friendly and enhance transparency. Speaking on the occasion, he said, currently, the three OMCs together home-deliver over 30 lakh cylinders everyday across the length and breadth of the country, including far-flung areas like Leh and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, making it a mammoth and challenging marketing exercise. The Government of India has launched new initiatives, Project “Lakshya”, in the LPG business focusing on greater customer empowerment, better subsidy administration, enhanced transparency in the distribution chain; along with a slew of IT-based customer service initiatives. With the launch of “Transparency portal”, the Minister said, customers have already been empowered to know their consumption and enabled civil society activists to look through and flag anomalies in the distribution of LPG cylinders. This effort has started bearing fruit.
Dr Moily added, “Using technology, we are today further empowering LPG customers through new IT initiatives.”
Rating of distributors based on delivery performance
Customer rating of distributors has already been launched earlier.
Now each distributor is being automatically rated from 5 stars to no star (***** to no star) on a graded scale using transaction data. The distributor who supplies 85% of cylinders booked in less than two days is rated 5 stars and the distributor who supplies 85% cylinders beyond 10 days is rated no star, and others are rated in between according to their delivery pattern.Customers can now view the delivery pattern of their distributor and compare it with other distributors in their area.
OMC Sales officers have been asked to focus on lower star rated distributors and improve their performance. The performance appraisal will take into account the performance of their distributors.
Distributors will also be motivated to improve delivery times, when they see themselves compared to their peers. In just last few weeks there has been an increase in distributors that are rated as 5/4 star compared to a month ago.
This rating will enable the LPG customer to select his distributorship once portability is available.
When most of the distributors resort to fast and prompt deliveries, companies will be able to further optimize their resources.
Mobile applications
Around half the LPG customers have given their mobile numbers to OMCs and they are becoming more and more tech-savvy.
Mobile applications provide easy access to information and access to services and are being launched today by all the three OMCs.
A mobile application has been developed which can be downloaded by customers on their android based phones to perform several web functions from their phones.
Refill booking, booking for second cylinder, complaints, seeing history of supplies, hotplate repair, surrendering connections, rating distributors will become available in mobile also.
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IMPHAL, Jan 11: Manipur Students’ Association Delhi organized an interaction program today with lead actors of the film ” My Japanese Niece” Junichi and Yu Asada and Director Mohen Naorem. at Delhi university park,near V.C office said a press released … Continue reading →
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IMPHAL, Jan 11: Manipur Students’ Association Delhi organized an interaction program today with lead actors of the film ” My Japanese Niece” Junichi and Yu Asada and Director Mohen Naorem. at Delhi university park,near V.C office said a press released of the student body.
Around 50 students and their fans interacted with lead actor,actress and director, it said.
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IMPHAL, Jan 11: The All India Youth Federation Manipur State Council will organized a symposium on the Electoral Reforms Need of the Hour on January 15 at JNM Dance Academy. Speaking the media persons AIYF National Working Committee vice president … Continue reading →
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IMPHAL, Jan 11: The All India Youth Federation Manipur State Council will organized a symposium on the Electoral Reforms Need of the Hour on January 15 at JNM Dance Academy.
Speaking the media persons AIYF National Working Committee vice president Akham Kunjakishwor said Dr James Maichael Lyngdoh, former chief Election Commissioner (ECI) MC Raj chief functionary of Campaign for Electoral Reforms in India will be addressing the symposium as chief guest and special guest respectively.
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IMPHAL, January 11: An 18-year-old cyclist was killed in a road accident after a scooter hit him at Langdum Lamkhai Boroi Makhong on Imphal-Ngariyan road yesterday at around 6:30 pm. The deceased has been identified as Michael, 18, son of … Continue reading →
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IMPHAL, January 11: An 18-year-old cyclist was killed in a road accident after a scooter hit him at Langdum Lamkhai Boroi Makhong on Imphal-Ngariyan road yesterday at around 6:30 pm.
The deceased has been identified as Michael, 18, son of Dhubra, a resident of Langdum Mamang Leikai. He succumbed to his injuries at JNIMS.
A case has been registered at Irilbung police station and the dead body was handed over to his family after a post mortem was conducted at JNIMS morgue.
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Leader Writer: Paojel Chaoba One feels pain to know that for some section of the public, the Christmas Festival differed a lot from earlier. It may be said that it was a direct result of the general strike imposed by … Continue reading →
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Leader Writer: Paojel Chaoba
One feels pain to know that for some section of the public, the Christmas Festival differed a lot from earlier. It may be said that it was a direct result of the general strike imposed by the organizations representing the artists of the State and other bodies decrying the Chandel issue. The Chandel incident may be viewed in different perspectives, it may be taken as a man assaulting a woman in a public place and none of the concerned authorities intervening to safeguard the woman in question, namely Momoko. However, the incident was blown out of proportion as it was no longer about justice demanded to penalize the perpetrator of the crime.
Here, Livingstone may be viewed as a drunken assailant or as a ‘Superman” of the NSCN (IM) who has enormous clout with politicians and someone who always has had his way at Chandel area . Nevertheless, a woman was assaulted and the artists of the State inclusive of the public took the incident in the gravest manner. The matter was amplified by staging a protest in front of the CM`s gate by the outraged artists in further condemnation of the incident .Later the resolve of various civil organizations led to imposition of the general strike demanding justice for the outraged actor. Some among the film artistes took the initiative of leading the arson themselves and the public followed suit.
The resulting state of affairs witnessed complete anarchy raging in the valley areas with the general public bearing the full brunt. However, the effect was felt deeply by the tribal Christian populace as shops remained closed down and the sudden imposition of the bandh stranded Chirstmas shoppers from the hill districts at Imphal town. The scenario of a silent exodus was witnessed in Imphal streets as individuals with laden baggages trudged along the streets silently amidst the burning tyres headed for the hills. They were to be at home and be with their loved ones during the festival of love, peace and brotherhood.
Stones were thrown and many incidents escaped the attention of the media. The sporadic incidents which were targeted at some tribal inhabited areas largely remained unreported, many must have borne the angst with silent fury. It has been assumed that some damage might have been done and the communities were polarized for an instant in time. A crack appearing within the social fabric could have fermented resentment in the hearts of the thousands who had to be transported to their villages under tight security escort.
It would be pertinent to address questions here: were the circumstances reasonable? does the Livingstone attack on Momoko deserve the violent outbreak or were there other unseen factors? Were withheld emotions released due an undeserving episode?
Certain sections of the populace, those with the ability to think progressively have viewed the events and acted in a rational manner on the note that the communal harmony of Manipur cannot be compromised by such circumstances and that the larger interest of the public is paramount. Such insight led to the general strike being deffered from December 23.
It was also witnessed from some young Manipuri starlets having felt dissent of the bandh being called off. However, the matter was compromised and certain statements which should have not been made public were made aware by an actor at a meeting held at Thangmeiband Thau ground. It may have been done so unwittingly or due to the immaturity and the angst borne then. Instances of unethical reporting were also witnessed in the media. A report may not necessarily be carried if it may result in disrupting the communal harmony of the State. This decision to print or not to print rests on the experience and wisdom of the editor and comes under the ambit of media ethics. As the saying that children playing with fire may have devastating effects, similarly an issue which may have been settled in an amicable and reasonable manner had nearly spiraled out of control. The lesson must be learnt now that before pressing the panic button, the concerned must have the prudence to gauge the future predicaments and act with wisdom and in the larger interest of the public.
Manipur state is inhabited by many ethnic communities and there are organizations representing specific communites but care has to be taken whether the decision taken by one may be in the interest of a particular community but cause undesirable effect to other communities.
It has been an immense relief that the agitation concluded without much collateral damage. Let this incident serve as an example that the interest of the individual cannot override the larger interest of the State. The unity and communal harmony of Manipur hence cannot be compromised.
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IMPHAL, January 11: The First Free Residential Boxing training camp sponsored by the MI Enterprises and jointly organized by The Social Workers’ Congress, Khongman and the United Boxing Development since December 21 concluded today at the SWC office complex. The … Continue reading →
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IMPHAL, January 11: The First Free Residential Boxing training camp sponsored by the MI Enterprises and jointly organized by The Social Workers’ Congress, Khongman and the United Boxing Development since December 21 concluded today at the SWC office complex.
The training camp was attended by 74 young boxers including 7 girls and had Air Force Boxing Coach, A Lenin as the chief coach and assisted by 7 other coaches.
Khurai MLA Dr Ng Bijoy Singh attended the closing function as the chief guest, Dronacharya Awardee, L Ibomcha Meitei as president and SWC, Khongman president Ksh Chaoba Singh as guest of honour.
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IMPHAL, January 11: The doubles team of T Brojen and Sarat defeated T Panmei and N Dilip in the men’s open double semi final of the ongoing 10th THAU Tennis Championship, 2012 at its Deco turf today by 6-1, 6-3. … Continue reading →
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IMPHAL, January 11: The doubles team of T Brojen and Sarat defeated T Panmei and N Dilip in the men’s open double semi final of the ongoing 10th THAU Tennis Championship, 2012 at its Deco turf today by 6-1, 6-3.
In the veteran doubles semi final, T panmei and N Dilip defeated Indrajit and Pradeep by 6-4, 7-6 (7-4).
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