Month: February 2013

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IMPHAL, February 18: Following the 72 hours general strike called by the All Tribal Disabled Union, Manipur since last midnight, only 12 oil tankers have managed to reach the state capital. There is also a growing speculation in the state that arrival of oil tankers may stop from tomorrow following the strike.
According to reports received by the IFP, only 12 tankers carrying petroleum products arrived into the state out of which only two were carrying petrol. Sources have also informed that the 12 tankers were escorted by the CRPF under tight security with one escort vehicle for every tanker.
Soon after crossing over Mao gate along the Imphal-Dimapur road, the CRPF escorts went ahead of the tankers whenever there were suspicions of bandh supporters imposing the bandh.
The CRPF team also acted at such places as Road Opening Patrol to clear the line ahead of the tankers. Sources have also informed that since the general strike could gain in momentum, there is also an apprehension that tankers will stop arriving in the state until the general strike ends.
Meanwhile, the state government is yet to announce any additional security cover for the tankers till the filling of this report.
It is also learnt that the empty oil tankers are escorted from Mantripukhri around 11 pm by the CRPF.
Around 15 tankers had left Imphal before the ATDUM general strike was called at around 11pm last night and have reach their respective oil depots, informed the source.
Our Churachandpur Correspondent adds:
The All Tribal Disabled Union, Manipur general strike had no visible effect at Churachandpur district today.
Law enforcing authorities have also claimed that there has been no disruption in the district. Markets in the district remain open as usual. However, the general public of the district remained confused over the Village Defence Force bandh regarding its unpredictability.
Our Kangpokpi Correspondent:  No untoward incidents have been reported along the NH-2 today due to ATDUM bandh though passenger buses plying on the said route have been affected in the morning.
At around 7 am in the morning some volunteers of the Thadou Students` Association (TSA) endorsing the bandh stopped Senapati and Kangpokpi bound passenger buses heading towards Imphal between Motbung and Kanglatongbi. But bus service resumed in the evening.
In the meantime, a reliable source informed that leaders of the All Tribal Disables Union Sadar Hills (ATDUSH) and Senapati Disabled Persons Association Manipur (SDPAM) meet TSA Sadar Hills today at Motbung.
The source further informed that, due a communication gap, the TSA Sadar Hills had mistakenly endorsed the ATDUM bandh. After the meeting, the three organizations unanimously agreed to oppose the bandh. They have also appealed to the general public not to be confused while assuring that traffic and business establishment can resume as usual from tomorrow.
The three organizations also warned any individual not to execute any activities in relation with the ATDUM in their jurisdiction, according to the source.
ATDUSH General Secretary Lalkholund Chongloi, in a press statement said that the ATDUM`s false allegation over the existence of SDPAM is baseless since SDPAM is a genuine and legitimate organization and have maintained good relationship and understanding with ATDUSH since many years.
He further said that ATDUSH and SDPAM do not recognize the existence of the Association of Persons with Disability Senapati (ADPS).
Lalkholund also said that the organizations were not against the demand of ATDUM but against the error committed by a self-styled ATDUM president.

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New Delhi, Feb 18: The 20th Death Anniversary of Rani Gaidinliu cum Seminar with the theme “Empowering the Enfeebled” was organized by Zeliangrong Students’ Union, Delhi (ZSUD) and Zeliangrong Welfare Association, Delhi (ZWAD) on 17th February, 2013  at JNU New Delhi according to a joint press release from the two bodies.
The first session began with a welcome address by Dr. M. Gairiangmei, President ZSUD followed by a floral tribute, a rendition of the Zeliangrong Anthem and the raising of Zeliangrong slogans in remembrance and honour of the departed leader Rani Gaindinliu by the congregation.
Speaking at the seminar,Shri Jagdamba Mall who has been associated with Zeliangrong people for a long time touched upon many issues from Jadonang Naga Raj Movement, the Naga Movement, Heraka Movement to Rani Gaidinliu. He gave his opinion on the causes and failures of these movements and the impacts of these movements on Zeliangrong society. He opined that the Zeliangrong people have produced outstanding leaders who were well ahead of their time unlike any other Nagas who willingly sacrificed their lives for their people.
However, Zeliangrong people could not realize their dreams under Haipou Jadonang and Rani Gaidinliu because of the deep-seated internal differences within Zeliangrong society. Zeliangrong peoples’ unfulfilled visions and dreams such as the desire to be integrated under one administrative roof can only be fulfilled by the next generations if they are willing to come together by giving up their differences he said.
Bank strike on Feb 20 and 21
IMPHAL, Feb 18: The United Forum of Bank Unions, Manipur State Committee has in a release informed the general public that the United Forum of Bank Unions comprising of 100 percent bank employees and officers in the public, private sectors and foreign banks including co-operative banks and RRBs will be on strike on February 20 and 21 in support of the all India general strike called by the Central Trade Unions on the 10 point charter of demands.
NEBF to observe foundation day
IMPHAL, Feb 18: North East Biography Forum (NEBF) will be observing its first foundation day at Manipur Press Club on February 19, 2013.
As a part of the observance, a poetry book titled “Emagi phijigi lan” by the publicity cell of the forum will be released.
Karam Thamarjit, MLA of Keirao A/C; RK Nayansana Devi, chairperson of Manipur State Social Welfare Board and Patrol Advisor NEBF; Nahakpam Babulin Meitei, founder Principal Slopeland Public School; and PH Landhoni Devi, founder of Standard Robart Higher Secondary School will be the chief guest, president and guests of honour respectively at the occasion.
Call for sealed rate quotation
IMPHAL, Feb 18: Registered and reputed vehicle workshops/firms of Imphal area are called for sealed rate quotation to repair and supply spare parts of vehicles owned by General Administration Department (GAD) Manipur Secretariat.
According to a statement issued by Under Secretary (GAD-II), Government of Manipur, the written rate quotation should be accompanied with D-at-Call of Rs 1000.
The security deposit should be favoured to Under Secretary (GAD-II), Government of Manipur from SBI Imphal Secretariat Branch or a nationalised bank.
Firms/workshops should have to drop the deposit in the seal box at GAD Welfare Section on February 26, 2013 from 10 am to 1.30 pm. GAD staffs are not allowed to participate the tender which will be called on the evening of the same day, the statement informed.

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IMPHAL, February 18: The Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan, Imphal Zone inaugurated its State Level Youth Festival at Lamyanba Sanglen, Palace Compound today.
Delivering the keynote address, MC Jackie Ruivah, Zonal Director, Nehru Yuva Kendra (NYK), Manipur Zone said the NYKs came to existence in the year 1992 and became an autonomous body in 1997 under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports Government of India.
In the state there are 3391 youth clubs and Mahila Mandals affiliated to the Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan (NYKS), she said.
She continued that the objective of the mission is to encourage the youths to get involved in developing the rural areas to make the nation stronger.
The festival will motivate the youth to develop their skills and provide them with a platform for their career building.
She also continued that the festival will further encourage the communities to love and respect the other communities.
She further expressed that the NYKS is not only involved in such type of festivals but has also helped the nation during the times of communal riots and disasters including natural disasters.
Victor Keishing, Parliamentary Secretary who attended as the chief guest and said that he cherished the moment he had interacted with the participants at the festival the most
He said the culture of the valley people are more developed when compared to that of the people of the hill areas.
People of the valley have their own scripts while, the hill people have no script, he said.
He continued that in the absence of a script, the people of the hills tell their history through their songs and dances, however the traditions are changing everyday.
L Tilotama, vice-chairperson, Board of Governor, NYKs said the NYKs also work for the downtrodden people of the society and has programmes and schemes meant only for the people living with HIV/AIDS and others.
Meanwhile, the Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan, Imphal Zone made recommendation at the function which includes that the sports program and work camp program need to be revived so that the club members may take part in active sports and construction of durable community assets in the districts; the Skill Upgrading Training Program has been designed for the women members but the SUTP should be given equal opportunities to both male and female beneficiaries; the honorarium of the NYKs should be enhanced from 2500 to 5000.

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