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Combined Defence Services Examination (I) – 2013

MNS:- Union Public Service Commission will be conducting the Combined Defence Services Examination (I) – 2013 on 17/2/2013 (Sunday) at 41 Centres all over India as per notification dated 10th November, 2012. E-Admission Certificates are available on the Union Public Service Commission web-site http://www.upsc.gov.in Candidates are advised to download and check their e-Admission Certificates carefully and bring discrepancy, if any, to the notice of the Commission immediately. Rejection Letters citing the ground(s) for rejection have been issued through e-mails or speed post and also put on Commission’s web-site http://www.upsc.gov.in In case any difficulty faced by the candidates in downloading e-Admission Certificates, they may contact the UPSC Facilitation Counter on Telephone Nos. 011-23385271, 011-23381125 & 011-23098543 on any working days between 10.00 AM to 5.00 PM. The candidates can also send FAX message on FAX No. 011-23387310. No Admission Certificate will be sent by post.
In case the photograph is not printed clear on the e-Admission Certificates, candidates are advised to carry three (3) photographs (one identical photograph for each session) alongwith proof of Identity such as Identity Card or Voter Identity Card or Passport or Driving License and printout of e-Admission Certificate at the venue of the Examination.
(a) Mobile Phones, Pagers or any other communication devices are not allowed inside the premises, where UPSC Examination is being conducted. Any infringement of these instructions shall entail disciplinary action including ban from future examination.
(b) Candidates are advised in their own interest not to bring any of the banned items including mobile phones/pagers to the venue of the examination, as arrangements for safekeeping can not be assured

Read more / Original news source: http://manipur-mail.com/combined-defence-services-examination-i-2013/

Anand Sharma Launches eBiz Portal

MNS:- The Union Minister for Commerce, Industry & Textiles Shri Anand Sharma launched an eBiz portal at the CII Partnership Summit in Agra today. The portal is India’s Government-to-Business (G2B) portal developed by Infosys in a Public Private Partnership (PPP) Model. “This Mission Mode Project will mark a paradigm shift in the Government’s approach to providing Government-to-Business (G2B) services for India’s investor and business communities,” said Shri Sharma while launching the portal.
In order to enable businesses and investors to save time and costs and in order to improve the business environment in the country, an online single window was conceptualised in the form of the eBiz Mission Mode Project under the National eGovernance Plan. Shri Sharma said that the “project aims to create a business and investor friendly ecosystem in India by making all business and investment related regulatory services across Central, State and local governments available on a single portal, thereby obviating the need for an investor or a business to visit multiple offices or a plethora of websites.”
Shri Sharma further said that the core value of the transformational project lies in a shift in the Governments’ service delivery approach from being department-centric to customer-centric. “eBiz will create a 24×7 facility for information and services and will also offer joined-up services where a single application submitted by a customer, for a number of permissions, clearances, approvals and registrations, will be routed automatically across multiple governmental agencies in a logical manner.” “An inbuilt payment gateway will also add value by allowing all payments to be collected at one point and then apportioned, split and routed to the respective heads of account of Central / State / Para-statal agencies along with generation of challans and MIS reports. This payment gateway is the first of its kind designed in India and can become a universal payment gateway for all eGovernance applications,” added Shri Sharma.
The Department of Industrial Promotion & Policy, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, is the Nodal Government Agency responsible for the implementation of the eBiz Project. Infosys Technologies Ltd. has been selected as the Concessionaire/ Project Implementation Partner and is responsible for the design, development, implementation and maintenance of the eBiz Solution.
Shri Sharma said that the government is “firmly committed to wide-ranging initiatives aimed at fostering the business environment in the country in a holistic manner. Our approach includes leveraging technology to bring transparency, improve efficiency and promote convenience. eBiz is an important step in this direction and we are pleased to work in partnership with Infosys on this project, which we hope will become a benchmark for successful Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) in the country.”
Speaking on the occasion, Shri Saurabh Chandra, Secretary, Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion, Ministry of Commerce and Industry observed that “the eBiz Project is the first of its kind ever implemented in the country. It marks the highest level of maturity in web-based eGovernance applications as it strives to achieve horizontal integration across various verticals of Central government, State governments and Para-statal agencies”.
The first phase of the project, which was being launched today, provides an interactive tool that helps investors assess the Licenses and Permits requirements while setting up and operating a business in India. The License & Permit Information wizard will provide authentic information 24X7 to investors and businesses by providing answers to questions in an interview style format.

Read more / Original news source: http://manipur-mail.com/anand-sharma-launches-ebiz-portal/

Manipur endurance riders feted – E-Pao.net

Manipur endurance riders fetedE-Pao.netImphal, January 28 2013: State riders who have won many medals in the National Junion Endurance Championships 2013 held at Dibrugarh, Assam were felicitated in a function held at the Manipur Pony Breeding Farm, La…

Manipur endurance riders feted
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Imphal, January 28 2013: State riders who have won many medals in the National Junion Endurance Championships 2013 held at Dibrugarh, Assam were felicitated in a function held at the Manipur Pony Breeding Farm, Lamphelpat, Imphal. President of …

Intricacies of Kuki and Naga Ethnocentrism in Manipur – Huffington Post

Intricacies of Kuki and Naga Ethnocentrism in ManipurHuffington PostManipur, a Northeast Indian state with a population of more than 2.7 million, is a home to three major groups — Kuki, Naga, and Meitei. While the Meiteis, who primarily settle in the …

Intricacies of Kuki and Naga Ethnocentrism in Manipur
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Manipur, a Northeast Indian state with a population of more than 2.7 million, is a home to three major groups — Kuki, Naga, and Meitei. While the Meiteis, who primarily settle in the four valley districts, clamor for territorial integrity of the state …
Alternative Arrangement outside Government of Manipur pending settlement of …KanglaOnline
UNC serves February 17 deadline to GoIE-Pao.net

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All Manipur Democratic Women Front (AMDWF) on PDS – E-Pao.net

All Manipur Democratic Women Front (AMDWF) on PDSE-Pao.netImphal, January 28 2013: As a part of their movement to ensure regular availability of PDS items in adequate quantities to the people, the All Manipur Democratic Women Front (AMDWF) submitted a …

All Manipur Democratic Women Front (AMDWF) on PDS
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Imphal, January 28 2013: As a part of their movement to ensure regular availability of PDS items in adequate quantities to the people, the All Manipur Democratic Women Front (AMDWF) submitted a memorandum to Deputy Commissioners of three districts …
Commitee highlights PDS distribution anomalies through memorandumsKanglaOnline

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Yet Another Feather In The Cap Of Ace Film Maker From Manipur – E-Pao.net

E-Pao.netYet Another Feather In The Cap Of Ace Film Maker From ManipurE-Pao.netImphal, January 28 2013: Aribam Syam Sharma's latest Manipuri feature film-Leipaklei (2012) has been invited for participation at the Jeonju International Film Festival …

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Yet Another Feather In The Cap Of Ace Film Maker From Manipur
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Imphal, January 28 2013: Aribam Syam Sharma's latest Manipuri feature film-Leipaklei (2012) has been invited for participation at the Jeonju International Film Festival to be held at Jeonju, South Korea from April 25 to May 5, 2013 . The Programme …

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Syam Sharma`s Leipaklei invited to Jeonju Int`l Film Fest – KanglaOnline

Syam Sharma`s Leipaklei invited to Jeonju Int`l Film FestKanglaOnlineNEW DELHI, January 28 (MIC): Noted film director, Aribam Syam Sharma`s latest Manipuri feature film-Leipaklei (2012) has been invited for participation at the Jeonju International Fil…

Syam Sharma`s Leipaklei invited to Jeonju Int`l Film Fest
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NEW DELHI, January 28 (MIC): Noted film director, Aribam Syam Sharma`s latest Manipuri feature film-Leipaklei (2012) has been invited for participation at the Jeonju International Film Festival to be held at Jeonju, South Korea from April 25 to May 5 …

Towards responsible picnicking at Sekmai river – KanglaOnline

Towards responsible picnicking at Sekmai riverKanglaOnlineManipur,IMPHAL, January 28: A press release from the Manipur Cycle Club (MCC) has said that the body along with the Gorkha Jyoty Youth Club (GJYC) organized a monthly critical mass along with a …

Towards responsible picnicking at Sekmai river
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Manipur,IMPHAL, January 28: A press release from the Manipur Cycle Club (MCC) has said that the body along with the Gorkha Jyoty Youth Club (GJYC) organized a monthly critical mass along with a river cleaning and awareness campaign on responsible …

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Animoon Film Star Night 2013

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IMPHAL, January 28: Ipak films Production and Animoon India jointly organized a mega film star night at Bheigyachandra Open Air Theatre (BOAT). The mega function was attended by Padmashri awardee Heisnam Kanhailal, President IPAK films Production Nongmaithem Noren, Film forum … Continue reading →

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The mega film star night was organized primarily to promote the artists of Manipur. Producers, Directors, Script writers, actors and singers of the state were presented with a memento each to show respect and appreciate their contribution in the entertainment media of the state. A total of 71 artists were felicitated with mementos.

The mega film night had postponed from December 20 2012. The main attraction of the night was supposed to be the magic show of Laser Oscar winner PC Sorcar from Kolkata. However, Secretary IPAK film Production Rakesh Naorem stated that due to the poor law and order situation of Manipur, PC Sorcar failed to turned up for the show. He added that it was unfortunate that some of the artist failed to show up for the mega event. He further said that IPAK film production has plans to conduct mega film nights at larger platform outside Manipur. Several popular artistes of the state performed during the mega film night in the forms of dialogues, songs etc.

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Syam Sharma`s Leipaklei invited to Jeonju Int`l Film Fest

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NEW DELHI, January 28 (MIC): Noted film director, Aribam Syam Sharma`s latest Manipuri feature film-Leipaklei (2012) has been invited for participation at the Jeonju International Film Festival to be held at Jeonju, South Korea from April 25 to May 5, … Continue reading →

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The Programme Coordinator of the Festival June Yun-kyung Kim informed the film maker Syam Sharma for screening the film in the section- `Special Section: Beyond Bollywood` of the 14th edition of the international film festival. The invitation came after the Jeonju festival authority selected the Manipuri film during the Kolkata International Film Festival.

Based on the Sahitya Akademi Award winning drama- Leipaklei written by Arambam Samarendra, the film tells the story of a woman- Leipaklei who is separated from her husband and whose life is surrounded by the hard trials of fate and is burdened with sustaining herself and her little daughter.

Leipaklei had an enthusiastic response from the audience and critics when it was screened during the 18th Kolkata International Film Festival held in Kolkata in November 10-17, 2012 and was the inaugural film of the 5th Guwahati Film Festival held at Guwahati in December 10-16, 2012.

It may be mentioned that Aribam Syam Sharma made his directorial debut in Lamja Parshuram (1974) after scoring music as well as acting in the very first Manipuri film, Matamgi Manipur (1972) directed by Deb Kumar Bose. His directorial debut is said to have beat the then superhot Hindi film running in another theatre in Imphal, Raj Kapoor`s Bobby.

His second Manipuri film was Saphaabi (1979), based on a Manipuri folk story and received the national award in regional category. His third Manipuri film, Olangthagi Wangmadasoo (1980) was a block buster film and also bagged the regional award in the National Film Awards.

Syam Sharma`s Imagi Ningthem in 1981, marked the first Indian film to have won the top prize of `Grand Prix` in the Festival of Three Continents, Nantes in 1982.

His Ishanou (1990) which was screened in the Un Regard Section of the Cannes International Film Festival in 1991 and travelled to many major international film festivals was considered as another masterpiece of Syam Sharma and was screened recently in Indian International Film Festival, Goa in the Centenary Indian Film section among 27 Indian films selected. Acclaimed as one of the most original film makers of India by international critics, Aribam Syam Sharma, now 73, had won five National Film Awards in Manipuri features and eight National Awards in non-features.

A recipient of Padmashri in 2007 and V. Shantaram Lifetime Achievement Award in 2008, Syam Sharma was the first Managing Director of the Manipur Film Development Corporation Ltd, a Government of Manipur Undertaking established in 1987. During his tenure, he laid the foundation for infrastructure development and film promotional activities like organizing national and foreign film festivals and has authored an autobiography entitled –Living Shadows which was published by the Guwahati Cine Club.

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Vehicles provided escorts

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IMPHAL, Jan 28: Around 800 vehicles including oil tankers left Imphal under tight security escort along the National Highway 37. The vehicles include 10 Oil Tankers, 775 buses and other 15 smaller vehicles in cluding DI Tata, Bus, Winger, Tata … Continue reading →

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Transporters appeal

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IMPHAL, Jan 28: The All Manipur Road Transport Drivers’ & Motor Works’ Union has appealed to the state Transport department to stop the requisition of buses and trucks for the Nagaland general election. A statement of the union has said … Continue reading →

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A statement of the union has said that the resolution to stop plying along the NH 2 is still in force and as such, the department should not attempt requisition of the buses and trucks. It further continued that in case the department continues with its exercise against the demand and appeal of the union, than the drivers will have no other choice other than to leave their steering wheels.

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Panchayati Raj Sammelan to be held

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IMPHAL, Jan 29: 29th Manipur Panchayati Raj Sammelan will be organized by the Manipur State Panchayat Parishad, Imphal in association with the Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Government of Manipur at 10 a.m. on 30 January at Panchayat Bhavan, Porompat. … Continue reading →

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DESSAM rues shortage of teachers

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IMPHAL, Jan 29: In a press release Democratic Students’ Alliance of Manipur (DESSAM) lamented that in the face of recruitment of a large number of teachers under SSA, RMSA and Directorate of Education (S), the government of Manipur is facing the same problem which the govt faced 8/9 years back regarding the shortage of teachers. Urging the Ministerial team of the state government to take note of the matter seriously, DESSAM appealed to the government to take up special measures to provide teachers to the institutes where there are no teachers or enough teachers before a new academic session starts failing which, DESSAM cautioned that it would take up legal actions as per the Right to Education Act, 2009 in the interest of the students. Drawing the attention of the government of Manipur and the Education Minister, DESSAM further appealed to deal with the post rationalization of the schools under the government of Manipur.

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10th Longdung Sports` Union held

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IMPHAL, Jan 29: In a press release Longdung Sports’Union (LSU) said that MLA Z. Kinkhonbou opened the 10th Longdung Sports Meet 2013 held at Tedlong Village on 22 January and Shri Gaisinrai, Member ADC, Tamenglong District would close the Meet on 28 January. The important events included football (male and female), and volleyball (male and female)’ the press release added.Tedlong Y/C defeated Kasilong Y/C. Other winners were Newlong-I Y/C (volleyball-male), Newlong –II Y/C (football-female) and Newlong II Y/C (volleyball –Female).

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Imphal East District Branch, Pangal Political Forum opened

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IMPHAL, Jan 29: In a press release Pangal Political Forum, Manipur, H.O. Bapupara, Imphal informed that the Forum has opened its Imphal East District Branch at Urup Salanpham on 27 January at 10 a.m. The function was attended by Chief Advisor AR Khan (Retd. IAS), Working President Azizul Haque Khan, Secretary General Abdul Jabar Shah, V.P. Mrs. Sitara Begum Keirao Makting G.P. Zilla Parishad Member Md. Abdul Salam as Presidium members.

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New student body

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IMPHAL, Jan 28: A new state student body called the “Manipur Student League” was floated today at the Marxism Learning Centre. Further, Ningombam Amarjit Singh has been appointed as president and Ningthoujam Ajit Singh as general secretary according to a … Continue reading →

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Cleaning up

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Many years ago, the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India ran a print campaign that was carried in news magazines and national newspapers. It showed two pictures: one, a beautiful shot of migratory birds hovering mid-air and the second, a shot of people in a car throwing waste and littering the area around their vehicle. The two captions read: ‘the birds came by air’ and ‘the animals came by car’. The advertisement campaign was part of a series of public service messages aimed at bringing attention to the near national habit of littering at public places in the name of ‘picnics’. Apart from littering, one other sore public habit being practiced in the country is that of spitting which is not found in other countries at all. Both aspects of public behavior are widely prevalent in Manipur unfortunately. The lack of garbage dumping sites and waste sorting systems in Imphal and other districts go a long way in presenting us the not so scenic sight of garbage in public spaces. But what is less talked about is the lack of dustbins in public spaces like markets, hospitals, shopping areas and even offices. The lack of civic sense is clearly seen day in and day out on the roads of Imphal where high end vehicles pull down their windows and throw out empty food packets, empty mineral bottles etc only makes matters worse.

There is an additional common social habit being followed in Manipur: one, where people converge in hordes around the Sekmai river, put up Shamiana tents, wash their vehicles and food items both besides taking dips in the river water and then use the water again for cooking purposes, all in the name of a picnic. Most common during the New Year period, the spectacle of vehicles driving down to the riverside is a typical syndrome of having a good time at the expense of people living in the area. Not many care to think of how they would react if a group of strangers came in hordes, cooked their meals and then dumped their waste in their living surroundings. There is no sense of civic hygiene or caring enough when people head for picnics. The tell tale signs in scenic spots in the state are enough proof of the sensitivity of people who travel in their vehicles and leave after dumping waste. It is not just the popular Sekmai picnic area that is littered but the habit of cleaning up by simply throwing waste to a waste collection point or in case waste bins are not around, picking up waste till they can be dumped at a specified place just does not exist. One does not need to get out of Imphal but can see it in the manner that residential areas throw waste outside of their own compounds. Check any public area and chances are there will be litter lying around.

Fortunately, it is not just a bleak state of affairs. There have been efforts by NGOs, activists and other social clubs and groups to clean up rivers and road-sides in recent times. Aided by social networking sites, young people today have come together to organize cleaning up campaigns by raising money and spreading the news without any agenda but to attempt a social awareness on cleanliness. Yet, these attempts are too little, too less and cannot make any substantial changes in the environment. A case in point was the Clean Nambul river campaign that brought people who did not even know each other through social networking sites. Young people went about discussing over the program, rallying volunteers and financing the materials needed for the campaign. What took months to formulate unfortunately went back to square one within a few weeks when garbage started piling up again. This is exactly what will happen in the Sekmai river-bed even as a club has started to clean up the litter that picnickers have left behind. So long as there is a social awakening on the need to clean up, there cannot be a real long term change of social habits. Till the time, parents and elders of a family show by example that they clean up, younger children will never learn to do so. Till the time, each of us do not care where garbage piles up as long as it is not in our compound, we will continue to have piecemeal campaigns to assuage our social conscience. But to ensure that things change for the better, there needs to be a broad social willingness to take responsibility towards a better and cleaner environment.

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Manipur to host canoeing sprint – Assam Tribune

Manipur to host canoeing sprintAssam TribuneIMPHAL, Jan 28 – Manipur to host the 23rd National Canoe Sprint Championship from January 30. Some of the participants out of the 700 canoe and kayaking players have already arrived here. Levelling of the n…

Manipur to host canoeing sprint
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IMPHAL, Jan 28 – Manipur to host the 23rd National Canoe Sprint Championship from January 30. Some of the participants out of the 700 canoe and kayaking players have already arrived here. Levelling of the newly shaped water sports complex at …
Works Min announces National Canoeing eventKanglaOnline

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Alternative Arrangement outside Government of Manipur : Demand for … – E-Pao.net

Alternative Arrangement outside Government of Manipur : Demand for …E-Pao.netWe had also expressed therein, our concern about the postures being adopted by certain groups without any historical or political basis in connivance with the communal Gover…

Alternative Arrangement outside Government of Manipur : Demand for …
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We had also expressed therein, our concern about the postures being adopted by certain groups without any historical or political basis in connivance with the communal Government of Manipur(GoM) with the intention of disturbing the Indo-Naga peace …

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