Month: February 2013

The ninth death anniversary of Meira Paibi leader Ima Komba was held at Khuyathong today.
Ima (mother) Kombi was a pioneer who was also responsible for the strong Meira Paibi movement (women activism) in Manipur. (Meira Paibi literally means woman with a burning torch).
Thounaojam Iboyaima, father of social worker, L.Memchoubi Devi,president, PLMPAM and P.Ibemnungsi, president, MEPWAK attended the function as chief guest, president and guest of honor respectively.
KT Rahaman, president, All Manipur Clubs’ Organisation (AMUCO), Phulindro Konsam, social activist, a number of civil society leaders among others also attended the function. They paid floral tribute at the photo of the late meira paibi leader during the function.
PLMPAM was set up in the year 1985 and late Ima Kombi was the founder president of the women organization.
She also played a great role in different women organizations in the state prior to the formation of PLMPAM. Ima Kombi died on February 1, 2004.

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IMPHAL, Feb 1 NNN: The Naga People’s Front (NPF) Manipur State has demanded the immediate intervention of the Governor of Manipur in addressing the prevailing law and order situation of Manipur and the financial crisis in the state.
The NPF, Manipur State said the state government has failed completely in addressing the law and order problem in Manipur while alerting that everything is on the verge of crumbling down.
‘Besides, financial irregularities have been the common phenomena from top to bottom in the state under Congress led Secular Progressive Front (SPF) government. Underground elements have penetrated into the state security forces through recruitment of their cadres into the Manipur Police, IRB and commandos. Those personnel who were recruited through underground recommendations have been acting as conduit of the outlaw elements. Their involvements have been exposed in various major crimes committed in the state .
The NPF then said State Home minister Gaikhangam clearly stated that some anti-social elements had infiltrated into the Manipur police but how could they infiltrated without the consent and involvement of those authority concerned.
“Who was the then Home Minister of Manipur during that recruitment? Was any probe ordered to find out who the real culprit was in such criminal act?,” the NPF continued to question.
“There was also a powerful bomb blast inside the tight security zone of the 1st MR Bn. On the eve of 64th Indian Republic Day within the venue of the celebration. The State Home Minister again pointed his finger of suspicion that such crime could not be occurred inside security zone without the involvement of state security personnel. Many crimes were also committed in the recent past by the Manipur security forces. Payment of huge amount during recruitment is one of the major responsible factors of all those crimes committed by IRB, Police, Commando, MR etc. because they could not repay loan out of their meager salary,” the NPF, Manipur State stated.
Due to the above reason, now the state security forces who are custodian of internal security have been working as agents of the unlawful elements. Who should the public put their faith for protection and security of their own lives, properties and security? NPF Manipur Sate demands immediate probe into those irregularities during recruitments by a reputed investigating agency like NIA or CBI, the NPF added.
The NPF then said it was another surprising fact to know that Govt. of Manipur is getting not less than Rs 450 crore every month from the centre as SCA, SPA etc. for payment of salary, dues of various departments and contract bills. “However, many contractors have not been getting their contract bills for 2/3 years or more. Chief Minister O. Ibobi Singh who is also holding finance portfolio has been releasing funds/bills to handful of his coteries while contractors from hills district like Chandel, Senapati, Ukhrul and Tamenglong were always at the receiving end and they were black out with list of payment of contract bills. The Govt. of Manipur and Deptt. Of finance has become the fiefdom of Chief Minister O. Ibobi Singh. A leader of such doubtful integrity and biased attitude should introspect himself before he speak out for unity and integrity of the state,” the NPF advised.
The NPF M also drew the attention of Governor and demanded constitution of a House Committee comprising of both ruling and opposition members to probe recruitments and financial irregularities .

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Imphal, Feb 1 : The KSDC inducted Dr. Lalkhawlien Pulamte as Vice-President (Administration) of the KSDC Central Executive Committee. District wise Committee (comprising of seven members each) too has been set up and formed completely and function . The members were Lhunkhothang Khongsai, Churachandpur, Jangkhohou Ukhrul , Nehminthang Tamenglong, Boipu Tuboi Sadar Hills, Thangtong, Chandel
The official process undertaken by the Government of Manipur and Government of India for political dialogue with the Kuki militants under SoO including KSDC is highly appreciated and observed the day to day development. Let the political dialogue starts at an earliest time as per the assurance given by the Government to avoid the restoration of indefinite public blockades which was temporarily suspended on 29th January 2013 called for the creation of Kuki State said a statement issued by S. George Guite, Secy. Information & Publicity.

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Imphal, Feb 1 : A two day exhibition of Youth on handicrafts ( Yuva Kriti) and three day life skill education training organized by NYK Imphal at the DRDA hall, DC office, Lamphelpat concluded on Jan 31 last with L Tilotama Vice-Chairperson, NYKS Delhi as Chief Guest and N Ibungochoubi, former President MMTA as President.
Y Laksman Singh, District Youth Coordinator highlighted about objective of the Yuva Kriti and a brief report of the life skill education training. The DYC announced the proposed block level vikas mela in which there will be job fair/ saral Rojgar for the unemployed youths. Suitable skill development training programmes will be imparted to the youth in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship.
L Tilotama inspected all the stalls of the yuva kriti and appreciated the exhibitors for producing qualitative products, showing their skill and creative ideas. She called upon the artisans to develop new techniques and technology to enable them provide more products within a short period so that they may get more profit.
There should be sustainable economy among women. Women should not be dependent upon their male counterparts. Empowerment of women will come when the women are self supportive and capable of taking part in decision making.
The VC gave away award for outstanding youth club to the Meijrao Lakpa Development club, Imphal West. She also distributed certificate to all the stall owners and the participants of the life skill education training.
In his presidential address N Ibungochoubi emphasizes the possibility of making Agarbati sticks with bamboo which is available in plenty in the state of Manipur. The family income will be accelerated by spending few hours in a day.
Jackie Ruivah, Zonal Director thanked the exhibitors and the participants of the life skill education for their positive response while participating in the Yuva Kriti and the training programme within a short notice.

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Imphal Feb 1 UNA: The Coordination Committee (CorCom) has expelled one of its group members UPPK from their committee for having a link with the India agents said a release singed by H Poirei, media coordinator CorCom on Friday.
The release of the CorCom said that UPPK Adviser Meisnam Biren @ Chamba Sagolband Meino Leirak, Chairman, Bonbihari @ Laangamba of Thangmeiband, External Affairs Secretary, Lousangbam Krisibabu Mangang of Kwakkeithel Moirangpurel Leikai and Assistant Plubicity Secretay, Laisram Ranjit of Mayang Imphal have left the CorCom without giving any specific information.
General secretary, Ningthoujam Sana of Waheng Leikai, Finance Secretary Langpoklakpam Inaocha of Kongjeng Leikai and organization secretary, Konthoujam Homeshwor @ Chingkhie of Konthoujam tried to create a confusion amongst the UPPK it was stated UPPK leaders have links with Indian agent and even started a talk it was stated.
Because of all this reason the CorCom has resolved to expel UPPK on January 28 and 31 meeting added the release.
Now CorCom is formed by only six groups which include KCP, KYKL, PREPAK,PREPAK(Pro), RPF & UNLF further added the press release.

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Imphal, Feb 1 : A Fact Finding Team of Manipur Station Commission for Women met an alleged rape victim of Kakching and her parents. Police raided the resident of the culprits and they were found absconding.
The fact-finding team was led by Pitiswori Hodam, member of Manipur State Commission for Women along with its Member Secretary, S. Meghachandra. Pitiswori took the statement of the girl separately and assured to the victim and the family members for justice. “The victim is minor and it is the matter of kidnapping and raping a minor. The rapist, the parents and others involved in the crime will not be spared,” said Pitiswori.
A 17 year old student of class 11, studying at Shillong was allegedly kidnapped by a man from Charangpat Mamang Leikai, Thoubal district with the help of three men in a red Maruti van. She was allegedly raped inside the vehicle and forced her to accept as eloped with her consent by the family members of the rapist. A case of kidnapping, seducing and raping a minor girl is registered at Kakching police station under 366/376/342/34 of IPC and 3(1)(XII) of SC/ST Prevention of Atrocity Act 1989 on January 30.
The victim said “The allegation level against me and my parents saying that it was elopement with my consent and my father is baseless. I want the rapist, his parents and other people involved in the crime be booked and punished,”.
Early today, a delegation also met the SDPO of the Kakching Police, A. G. Sharma to enquire about the actions taken by the police. According to the police, an attempt to arrest the culprits was taken and the culprits are absconding. Sharma assured the delegation that the culprits will be arrested soon and they will be brought before the law of the land.
NNN adds the State Platform of Disabled People’s Organisation Manipur (SPDPO) has urged upon Manipur Government to take prompt action against culprits of rape cases to deliver justice to the victims and their families.
SPDPO has claimed that some rape victims have been infected with HIV which adds woes to the victims and their families as well.
On Friday, SPDPO submitted a memorandum to the Chief Minister drawing his attention with regard to several rape cases committed against differently-abled girls in the state, urging the Chief Minister to take appropriate action to deliver justice to the rape victims and their families, Jaswanta Sapam, president, SPDPO told a press conference at the Manipur Press Club here.
A 13-year-old physically challenged girl from Hayel Labuk Idiga village in Thoubal district was allegedly raped on January 19, 2013 by one Md Kora aged 70, a resident of Waithou
Sangomsang village in the district, he said, adding the victim’s family had lodged a complaint to the village authority and an FIR case was also filed at Thoubal Police Station on January 20 regarding the incident.
However, no concrete action had been taken in connection with the case by the police till date and the police were hesitant to arrest the accused Kora, he said.On July 4, 2009, a 22-year-old disbaled woman, a resident of Itam Nungoi Mayai Leikai in Imphal East, was allegedly sexually assaulted by her own grandfather named Takhellambam Tomba aged 67.
Again in November 2, 2011, a 12-year-old disabled girl was allegedly raped by one Thokchom Boge aged 30 at Khurai Kongpal Laishram Leikai.Drawing the attention of the Government, the SPDPO president claimed that some of the rape victims had been infected with HIV adding woes both to the victims and the families.He threatened to launch agitation in the event of failure of the Government to take immediate action to punish the culprits of the rape cases.

Read more / Original news source: http://manipur-mail.com/women-commission-team-meet-rape-victim/