January 18, 2013 – Page 2

‘No CDSU, No ATSUM’

In a joint press statement, five tribal student bodies in Churachandpur district informed the general public to clear any misconceptions that has risen out of the proposed general strike on the 18th January 2013 by the All Tribal Students Union Manipur…

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Hiring proxy teachers at Ukhrul Police case against seven teachers

Ukhrul district administration has instructed police to take up appropriate cases against seven teachers who outsourced their profession to hired teachers Source The Sangai Express

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ImphalDimapur highway blocked at Jakhama to protest fatal road mishap Fuel shipment put on hold since Jan 16

On account of the blockade on NH 2 Imphal Dimapur highway following the death of a youth in a mishap involving a truck heading for Manipur at Zakhama in Nagaland on January 15, shipment of petrol and diesel into the State has been suspended since las…

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Driver bashed up by bandh supporters at Zakhama, Nagaland

Driver of a civil truck which was travelling in a convoy of Assam Rifles was severely beaten up by supporters of the bandh along NH 2 at Zakhama, Nagaland Source The Sangai Express

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Man rejects divorcee’s charges

Dismissing allegations by his ex wife telem Robita as baseless and concocted, Ramesh Kumar Gupta today clarified that he never mistreated her when they were together Source The Sangai Express

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Woman charred to death in inferno

A woman has been burnt to death when a devastating fire broke out in a dwelling house just adjacent to the Chief Secretary’s official quarters Source The Sangai Express

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CDSU not abolished, but members withdraw’

Against the backdrop of five constituent bodies of CDSU questioning the existence of their former parent body, the existing union executive today clarified that CDSU was not abolished but some members have voluntarily withdrawn themselves from it Sou…

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ATSUM’s general strike comes into force

The All Tribal Students’ Union Manipur ATSUM will go ahead with its proposed 24 hours Manipur bandh from the midnight of Friday Source The Sangai Express Newmai News Network

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One succumb to his injures

Jeremia Lalnunzir s o Lalnunsang of Saikawt in Churachandpur district, Manipur succumb to his injuries on January 16, 2013 while he was taken to Shija Hospital in Imphal Source Lalremlien Neitham

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Liquor flows in Nagaland ahead of polls

As the Election Commission has announced the dates for Assembly polls in the three Northeastern States, liquor a popular mode of wooing voters across the country seem to have started flowing in the Northeastern State of Nagaland Source The Sangai…

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Assistance given to schools

44 Assam Rifles of 10 Sector under HQ IGAR(S) distributed furniture and stationeries to Government School, Kamjong of Ukhrul district on 18 Jan 2013. The items were distributed by the Commandant, 44 Assam Rifles in a function organized at Government School, Kamjong. The function commenced with welcome song by students of Government School, Kamjong. The […]

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NEROCA lifts CC trophy

Defending champion NEROCA defeated Assam Regimental Centre Shillong in the final of the 56th CC meet held at Khuman Lampak main stadium today.
Both the teams could not score each during the 90 minutes and as per rules and their fate was decided by tie break. In the tie-break NEROCA beat the ARC 3-1 and the defending champion retained the title.
Th Lokeshor, speaker, Manipur Legislative Assembly and industries minister Gobindas Konthoujam graced the occasion as chief guest and president respectively.

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Poumai organization celebrates golden jubilee

SENAPATI, Jan 18 NNN : Established in the year 1963 with the motto ‘Learn and Shine’, the Poumai Naga Tsüdoumai Me Chilivai (PNTMC) joyously celebrated its golden jubilee under the theme ‘Conscience & Unity’ here today at Chilivai centre ground, Shamaifü, Lakhamai village in Senapati district with Karong assembly constituency MLA Dr. V Alexander Pao […]

SENAPATI, Jan 18 NNN

A cultural show during PNTMC golden jubilee celebrations.

: Established in the year 1963 with the motto ‘Learn and Shine’, the Poumai Naga Tsüdoumai Me Chilivai (PNTMC) joyously celebrated its golden jubilee under the theme ‘Conscience & Unity’ here today at Chilivai centre ground, Shamaifü, Lakhamai village in Senapati district with Karong assembly constituency MLA Dr. V Alexander Pao as chief guest and SDO/BDO of Purul Sub-Division, P P Ronald as the guest of honor. The celebration was organized by PNTMC and hosted by Lakhamai village.
Addressing the gathering of Poumai community of the Chilivai circle and 21 participating teams of the PNTMC annual sports meet, Dr. V Alexander Pao who posses double Phd degree in history and Biblical Studies said that the students and the people of Chilivai circle in general, is not lesser then the Lepaona and Paomata circles of Poumai community. He urged the students fo Chilivai to step forward, lead and carry forward the good works that their seniors have started many years ago and bring glory to the circle, as they celebrates 50 years of existence.
Also emphasizing on the spirit of a true sportsmanship, Dr. V Alexander Pao asked the 21 participating teams to display their God given talents and not to misuse it by being unfair with their opponents as they strive to win.
“When you lose, lose with a smile and when you win, win with humble and grateful heart,” added Dr. V Alexander Pao.
Meanwhile, Dr. V Alexander Pao went on to say that he joined politics after relieving himself as the Principal of Mt. Everest College to help the poor and the needy and to complete the task of bringing development to Poumai area which his predecessors have initiated in the past years. He however expressed his inability to meet the wants of the people and his heart’s desire for more developments because he is an MLA outside the ruling party and not a minister of the government of Manipur.
Earlier the guest of honor P P Ronald while urging the Poumais to put their heart, mind and soul in everything they do to reap success, has also appealed the Poumais to support elected representatives for the betterment of the Poumais and for peaceful co-existence among the community.
“Learn to respect and honor governing bodies and elders. Learn to appreciate each other and extend thanks to each other,” said P P Ronald while addressing the gathering at Shamaifü, Lakahamai.
PNTMC and the people of Chilivai circle felicitated Tholu Rocky of Kodom Khavii and P Duna Duo of Phaibung for their excellence in the recent MPSC exam while P D Shavei Pro of Sirong Sofü, Worngathang Chalamvah of Thiwa and K Willingson of Laü Vafümai were felicitated for winning national gold medal in 39 Kg, 32 Kg and 45 Kg categories respectively at the recently concluded 25th National Jeet Kune-Do Championship held at Indira Ghandi Stadium, New Delhi.
The PNTMC Goldern Jubilee-cum-Sports meet which has kicked off on January 15 would conclude on January 29.

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Man refutes wife’s allegations

IMPHAL, Jan 18 NNN: Proprietor of Capital Watch and Co, Paona bazaar, Imphal has clarified to the media on Friday that the allegation made by his wife against him was unfounded and unsubstantiated.
Ramesh Kumar reacted to the allegation by his wife Telem Robita that he tortured and kicked her out from home which resulted in divorce of the couple.
Reacting to Robita’s allegation, Kumar told the media today let the offender be punished openly and that he was not afraid of any punishment he deserves if he has ever done wrong.
He said his family has been living in Imphal since 1937 and he was born here.
Kumar said he had never ill-treated or physically abused his wife. “Sobita is trying to take advantage of him because he is a non-Manipuri”, he charged.
“Robita had willingly left home which she made it known to me in a letter on February 24, 2012 and that she wanted to get divorce, 2012,” he claimed and added she has been living at her parental home since then.
“My three children are now in Dimapur, Nagaland where they are studying and that Sobita personally had gone once there and met with them, “ Kumar further said. He said he has never barred his wife from meeting their children.
He also denied the allegations of maintaining illicit relations with other women including one of his close relatives.

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73 companies demanded for Meghalaya elections

SHILLONG, Jan 18 NNN: Meghalaya Chief Secretary, WMS Pariat on Friday informed that to ensure free and fair polling for the upcoming state assembly elections slated for February 23, especially in the Garo Hills region the state government has urged the Central government to deploy 73 companies of para military forces in the trouble prone areas.
“The step was taken keeping in mind the current situation prevailing in the entire Garo Hills region and we have requested the central government to deploy 73 companies of the para military forces,” Pariat said.
He also informed that the first lot of the central para-military force will be arriving in the state on February 8 and they would be immediately positioned in different parts of Garo hills.
However, there are no other problems, faced by the government so far.
However, when asked about the peace talks with the fraction Garo Hills banned militant outfit, ANVC (B), the CS replied that the talks are in process.
“It’s just being delayed because of the upcoming general elections and the implementation of the model code of conduct,” the CS said. He said that whatever terms and conditions were imposed with the mother outfit Achik National Volunteers Council (ANVC), the same would be applied with ANVC (B).
“We hope that soon after the elections, talks with the outfit will be made,” Pariat said.

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Woman dies in fire

IMPHAL, Jan 18MNS NNN: A woman of 47 who is severely mentally retarded and also physically handicapped was killed in a major fire at Sanjenthong Officer Colony in Imphal. The fire took place close to the official quarter of Manipur Chief Secretary DS Poonia.
Reports said the fire occurred around 3:15 pm at Type-IV, Quarter No-5 in Sanjenthong Officer Colony when Lamleikim Paite, daughter of late Multhong Tombing Paite, hailed from Bungol village in Churachandpur district of Manipur, was charred to death. The blaze engulfed an extended room of the Quarter No 5. The total loss of properties in the fire was unclear. Lamleikim was alone inside the room when it engulfed in flames.
The victim lived at the Quarter No 5 with her sister, a staff nurse at Singjamei Primary Health Centre.
Police said they believe the fire was caused by an electric circuit. Fire tenders of Manipur Fire Service rushed to the site and put out the blaze preventing it from further sprea

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Lilong protests kidnapping of girl

Lilong protests kidnapping of girl9

IMPHAL, Jan 18: Tension prevailed in Lilong in Thoubal district of Manipur just after noontime on Friday following a public protest over kidnapping of a 19-year-old girl.
An indefinite road blockade has been enforced along the Imphal-Mpreh road (National Highway-2) Lilong bazaar section by the Joint Action Committee formed against the alleged abduction after joining hands with the local residents.
Salima Begum, daughter of late Abdul Kadir, a resident of Lilong Leihaokhong, was reportedly kidnapped by three men from her her locality on January 11 night. Since then, her whereabouts is still unknown to her family, Md Wahazuddin, convenor of the JAC told reporters.
The JAC started imposing an indefinite blockade along the NH-2 section from 12:30 pm on Friday after the Officer-in-charge and the Sub-Divisional Police Officer, Lilong Police Station failed to arrest the accused by January 17. The officials reportedly assured the JAC that the police would arrest the accused by that time.
The main accused in the kidnapping has been identified as one Md Abdul Qayum, 30, son of late Md Nazi of Lilong Chingjao.
Protesting against the failure of the police to nab the trio, hundreds of local residents under the aegis of the Salima JAC massed on the streets in Lilong on Friday.
Lilong market was closed due to the protest following which they enforced the indefinite road blockade.
A police team led by SDPO, Thoubal Police Station and OC, Lilong Police Station arrived at the scene and tried to negotiate with the demonstrators, but bore no fruit, resulting in violent standoff.
The police resorted to tear gas canisters firing as they had to control the stone-throwing protesters during which one protestor got hit and injured. But, it was reported to be a minor injury.
They also attacked and damaged one of the escort vehicles of Agriculture minister Abdul Nasir. The minister was there to pacify the protesters.
After a long pitched battle which lasted about 4 hours between the police and the stone-throwing protesters, a large number of police commando personnel led by Dr S Ibomcha, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Imphal West managed to control the crowd. The combined police team was from Imphal East and Imphal West.
Meanwhile, Convenor of the Salima JAC has said the strike will be withdrawn if a police official not lower than an Officer-in-charge gives a written assurance to the JAC that the accused will be arrested during a fixed period.

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North East culture of peace festival begins

Festival of north east held at India Habitat centre, New Delhi

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New Delhi, Jan 18: A two-day Festival of the Northeast Culture of Peace presented by Zubaan in collaboration with Heinrich Boll Stiftung and Khublei kicked off today at the India Habitat Centre. The festival dedicated to Indira Goswami and Irom Sharmila began with a session ‘The Northeast Identity-Then Now’.
The session was deliberated by Ganesh Devy, Sanjoy Hazarika, Temsula Ao and Kishalaya Bhattacharya. Moderated by Patricia Mukhim, the session delved into different perceptions of the emerging philosophy and search for an identify of the people.
The festival will start tomorrow with yet another session ‘Ethnic Violence in Assam. For the first session of seven different themes, Moushumi Kandali, Uddipana Goswami, Mirza Zulfigar Rahman, Rita Chowdhury, Nitoo Das, Sabita Goswami will be the speakers for session with Kishlaya Bhattacharya as the moderator.
The topic Tracing the Tribal-Non Tribal divide in Meghalaya and other states will be deliberated upon by Anjum Hasan, Tiplut Nongbri and Wanphrang Diengdoh followed by a discussion with Sonal Shah on Naga Food in the Indian Capital. The women’s voices. Women’s rights, women’s writings will be enlightened by Belinder Dhanoa, Jarjum Ete, Monalisa Chankiija, Temsula Ao and Moushumi Kandali.
The hills called Home has two speakers Sujit Chakraborty and Hamari Jamatia and the Other side of Silence will be deliberated by Daman Singh, Ngura Boitlung and Joy Pachua. The Festival will be concluded with a session ‘Film Culture and Censorship in Manipur with Bimol Akoijam, Doren Oinam, Mamta Murthy and L Somi Roy.

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ATSUM bandh begins

IMPHAL, Jan 18 NNN : The All Tribal Students Union Manipur (ATSUM) will go ahead with its proposed 24 hours Manipur bandh from the midnight of Friday.
ATSUM president Muan Tombing said since no effort to address the demands of the tribal students’ body was seen from the government side, they have no other options but to go ahead with their agitation.
Meanwhile, Zeliangrong Students’ Union Manipur (ZSUM), Churachandpur District Students’ Union (CDSU) and Tangkhul Katamnao Saklong (TKS) have lambasted the Kuki Students Organisation (KSO) and advised the latter ‘not to bark blindly’.
ZSUM, CDSU and TKS said today that running out of KSO has been issuing ‘fabricated’ statements to the media.
“The statement insulting the federating units of the ATSUM is ridiculous and does not hold any water in the eyes of the tribals. The three student bodies would like to question on the legitimacy of KSO in matters relating to ATSUM. To put the record straight, the KSO has never been a constituent body in the history of ATSUM in spite of the purported concern it repeatedly conveyed through the media. Further, the ATSUM rather assumes, for good reason, that KSO is crazy after the post, and not on the tribals’ issues. It is very shameful on the part of KSO to vehemently oppose the tribals’ platform to serve their vested interest. The three student bodies advised KSO not to bark blindly at ATSUM but instead come to the mainstream in the interest of the tribals of Manipur,” ZSUM, TKS and CDSU stated.
Meanwhile, the Tangkhul Katamnao Saklong and Zeliangrong Students’ Union, Manipur resolutely question the All Naga Students’ Association, Manipur (ANSAM) for remaining silent after ‘repeated abuses’ of their association by KSO in “every press statement” as far as the ATSUM matter is concerned. The two student bodies said it will not be a mute spectator if ANSAM plays hide and seek game and hence seek clarification within three days’ time failing which, the two student bodies will be compelled to take its own course of decision.
It is worth noting that on January 10, All Tribal Students Union, Manipur (ATSUM) had threatened that it would impose a 24-hour Manipur bandh from midnight of January 18 if the demands apprised to the state government on November 27 last year are not addressed by the state government. ATSUM had further warned that in the event of the failure from the state government side to act even after the 24-hour bandh, the student body will announce its further course of action on January 20.
The apex tribal students’ body of Manipur in its lengthy memorandum submitted to the chief minister of Manipur had demanded Manipur State Commission for the Scheduled Tribes.
ATSUM also demanded for the setting up of B.Ed centres in the hill districts. It also demanded that adequate teaching and non-teaching staff in the education institutions in the hill districts with better infrastructure.

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NSCN leaders should try luck in electoral politics

Union Government has made its stand very clear. Nothing will be done to harm the interest of the state of Manipur and its people. Prime Minister Dr. Manmohon Singh and other central leaders have repeatedly said that territorial integrity of Manipur will remain intact. The mission of the all party delegation has been successful. The words expressed by the Prime Minister were soothing. NSCN, Union Government peace talk will in no way affect the territorial integrity of Manipur. There had been insensitive leaders in the past, who could not know what constitutes a state. They had been taught a lesson or two by the Manipuris in the past. Such leaders had been thrown out of power. The leaders, who could extend cease fire beyond Nagaland are out of power. Perhaps they felt boundary issue was a plaything. But when Manipur burnt they realised boundary issue is different. Why should only the voice of Nagaland be heard while neglecting the voice of other people belonging to other states in NE region. This is a change brought by time, collective efforts of all people. Manipur’s unceasing fight for protection of territorial integrity has borne fruit. The Union Government, which considered implementation of sixth schedule in the state to appease the rebel leaders has also realised the futility of bringing the idea. Peace talk will now concentrate only on Nagaland just as Mizo National Front, which too signed accord with the Union Government focussed on Mizoram only. Laldengha became Chief Minister of Mizoram and consequently Mizoram got peace bonus to the tune of Rs 800 crores. Similar formula can be applied in Nagaland also. Either Isak Chisi swu or Muivah can be made Chief Minister. In tune with the expectation of the Nagas various other schemes can be announced for speedy development of Nagaland. Will Naga People’s Front accept implementation of this formula? If NPF wants speedy solution to Naga problem it should think of making sacrifice to pave way for natural projection of the two leaders of NSCN as the true leaders of Nagas. Initiative must come from NPF. It must show the readiness to accept the two leaders for the top executive post. Sooner the better because Nagaland election is not far away. Nelson Mandela, who fought against apartheid led at the end the Government in South Africa. Every fighter except Mahatma Gandhi tried luck in electoral politics. No wonder they became undisputed leader of the people of their time. Even history’s most hated man Hitler scaled the ladder of power through democratic process. NSCN which is holding peace talk with the Union Government must think of returning to mainstream politics and try luck in electoral politics. By holding executive power they can do more for the people of their state. The chance that has knocked at the door will not come again. After five years the two leaders will be too old to try luck in electoral politics. Thousands in Nagaland might be desiring to see clean and effective leaders holding the mantle of power in Nagaland. We also desire to see that. Having talked about corrupt free society in the past three four decades they will see surely like to transform their thinking into action. Let it happen.

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