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GOC assures exsoldiers

Red Shield Division GOC Maj Gen KK Sinha has said that he will discuss with the Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh issues related to enhancing status condition of ex servicemen in Manipur Source The Sangai Express

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Govt Okays pension hike for exMLAs

Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh led Congress Government has decided to increase the monthly pension amount of ex MLAs of Manipur Legislative Assembly Source Hueiyen News Service

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Sanity, unity calls mark Dark Day observance

International peace and Social Advancement IPSA today organised the 15th Dark Day observance at MDU Hall, Yaiskul Police Lane today in commemoration of the day Manipur lost its independence Source The Sangai Express

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Adinno Phizo in Nagaland for burial of her late brother

After more than 50 years of staying broad, Adinno Phizo, President of Naga reel group Naga National Council NNC and eldest daughter of legendary A Source Hueiyen News Service Newmai News Network

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Bereaved mothers cry for justice

Welcoming UN Special Rapporteur on Violence Against Women Rashida Manjoo, who arrived here, bereaved mothers of Ichal, Nursana, Inaobi, Darsana, Bimiya, Catherine, Tondon and Satyabhama made a collective and fervent appeal to the authority to award exe…

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Two girls missing

The two school girls have been missing. The girls were identified as H. Nanao alias Sumitra Devi 15 years daughter of H. Ranbir and Y. Kabita alias Ichal Devi 18 years daughter of Chaoba of Kumbi Laingoubi. The two girls went out on April 22 at around 10.30 a.m to buy school uniform at Moirang Bazar. They are studying at Sagang high school at class ten standard. A missing report was filed at Kumbi PS on April 23. However no one knows where about them. The guardians of the girls appealed to safe release them.

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AMTD protest against deputy director appointment – KanglaOnline

AMTD protest against deputy director appointmentKanglaOnlineIMPHAL, April 27: The All Manipur Transport Department and Motor Vehicles Employee Union called a press conference today at the office of the State Transport Department regarding an order made…

AMTD protest against deputy director appointment
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IMPHAL, April 27: The All Manipur Transport Department and Motor Vehicles Employee Union called a press conference today at the office of the State Transport Department regarding an order made by the State Government recalling A Shivadas Sharma as …

Chief Justice Sapre oversees CJM Kangpokpi – KanglaOnline

Chief Justice Sapre oversees CJM KangpokpiKanglaOnlineKANGPOKPI, April 27: The Chief Justice of Manipur High Court Abhay Manohar Sapre visited the Court of Judicial Magistrate I Class, Kangpokpi today morning with his better half. The Chief Justice was…

Chief Justice Sapre oversees CJM Kangpokpi
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KANGPOKPI, April 27: The Chief Justice of Manipur High Court Abhay Manohar Sapre visited the Court of Judicial Magistrate I Class, Kangpokpi today morning with his better half. The Chief Justice was accompanied by Law Secretary Ramesh Chandra; …

ROP duty to protect oil tankers from Mao to Imphal – KanglaOnline

ROP duty to protect oil tankers from Mao to ImphalKanglaOnlineIMPHAL, April 27: The arrival and departure of tankers from and to Imphal has resumed from today onwards after loaded trucks and empty tankers ceased service in connection with the incident …

ROP duty to protect oil tankers from Mao to Imphal
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IMPHAL, April 27: The arrival and departure of tankers from and to Imphal has resumed from today onwards after loaded trucks and empty tankers ceased service in connection with the incident wherein a tanker driver of Manipur was kidnapped near Kohima …

Families of violence related crimes seek justice, demand answers – KanglaOnline

Families of violence related crimes seek justice, demand answersKanglaOnlineIMPHAL, April 27: Eight families of women who died following their alleged rape came together at a press conference at the Manipur Press Club today to highlight the painful jou…

Families of violence related crimes seek justice, demand answers
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IMPHAL, April 27: Eight families of women who died following their alleged rape came together at a press conference at the Manipur Press Club today to highlight the painful journeys that they have taken in the fight for justice. At the outset, Sobita …

15th Dark day observation held – KanglaOnline

15th Dark day observation heldKanglaOnlineMangoljao, Secretary General IPSA said that on April 27, 1891, the Manipur flag with Kangla-Sa was pulled down and the Union Jack was hoisted and added that the black day was being observed today decrying it. H…

15th Dark day observation held
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Mangoljao, Secretary General IPSA said that on April 27, 1891, the Manipur flag with Kangla-Sa was pulled down and the Union Jack was hoisted and added that the black day was being observed today decrying it. He continued further that the people of …

State literature award for Kshetri Bira – KanglaOnline

State literature award for Kshetri BiraKanglaOnlineIMPHAL, April 27: Kshetri Bira was honored with the Manipur state award for literature 2012 for his novel titled 'Nangbu Ngaibada' at the fifth annual award distribution function organized by t…

State literature award for Kshetri Bira
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IMPHAL, April 27: Kshetri Bira was honored with the Manipur state award for literature 2012 for his novel titled 'Nangbu Ngaibada' at the fifth annual award distribution function organized by the Department of Education (S), Government of Manipur at …

Manipur BJP accuses secy of fraud – The Telegraph – Calcutta Telegraph

Manipur BJP accuses secy of fraud – The TelegraphCalcutta TelegraphImphal, April 27: The Manipur unit of the BJP today demanded the resignation of state parliamentary secretary in-charge of youth affairs and sports, Mairenbam Prithviraj, in view of an …

Manipur BJP accuses secy of fraud – The Telegraph
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Imphal, April 27: The Manipur unit of the BJP today demanded the resignation of state parliamentary secretary in-charge of youth affairs and sports, Mairenbam Prithviraj, in view of an Election Commission inquiry into his alleged filing of a false …

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India does not want to accentuate situation on Chinese incursions: PM

New Delhi, Apr. 27 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, has said India does not want to accentuate the situation in the wake of the recent Chinese incursion in Ladakh.
“We do have a plan. We do not want to accentuate the situation. We do believe that it is possible to resolve this problem,” said Dr. Singh, when asked if the Centre had any plans to resolve the issue.
” It is a localised problem. The talks are going on,” he added, while talking to mediapersons on the sidelines of the defence investiture ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here on Saturday.
Defence Minister A.K. Antony yesterday said that negotiations and consultations are on at various levels to find a peaceful solution to the Chinese incursion issue in Ladakh.
“Negotiations and consultations are going on at various levels to find out a peaceful solution to Chinese incursion issue,” he told mediapersons outside the Parliament in New Delhi.
Chief of Army Staff, General Bikram Singh, had earlier briefed the Defence Minister on the Chinese incursion in Ladakh and the situation along the border.
General Singh had reviewed the situation in Jammu and Kashmir along the Line of Control with Pakistan and the Chinese incursions in Ladakh with military commanders in the Northern Command.
The Indian Army has given its inputs to the Government and the National Security Advisor headed China Study Group, which is handling the present situation in Ladakh.
External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid, who is expected to go ahead with his scheduled visit to China on May 9, has expressed confidence that New Delhi and Beijing will be able to resolve the situation.
Apparently taking a tough stance on the reported presence of Chinese troops ten kilometers inside Indian territory in the Ladakh region, India had earlier on Tuesday asked China to maintain the status-quo on the Line of Actual Control (LAC).
Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) official spokesperson Syed Akbaruddin said during his regular briefing that ‘New Delhi sees this as a face-to-face situation between border personnel of the two sides due to differences in their perception of the alignment of the Line of Actual Control’.
“We have therefore asked the Chinese side to maintain status-quo in this sector and by status-quo I mean status-quo prior to this incident. The term face-to-face situation is not something that we have conjured up; it is something that is referred to under 205 protocol for the implementation of CBMs in the military field along the Line of Actual Control in the India-China border areas,” he added.
On April 15, a Platoon-strength contingent of China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) entered the Indian territory in Daulat Beg Oldi (DBO) sector in eastern Ladakh and erected a tented post, setting the stage for a face-off with Indian troops.
Daulat Beg Oldi, which is located in northernmost Ladakh, is a historic camp site. It is located on an ancient trade route connecting Ladakh

Give dance a chance

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Leader Writer: Shobaraj Yumlembam
Many beneficial things are said about dance. Some of them worth mentioning are: dance is a skill that will stay with someone forever, is a key to good health, keeps one sharp and focussed, is a natural stress reliever, is a great confidence booster etc. This art form is attuned to rhythms and goes with the tune of music and/or beats. In India, its rich trove of various culture and art forms also include a wide array of dance forms based on the local traditions of various communities and ethnic groups.

Manipuri dance as one of the major Indian classical dance forms developed its own specific aesthetics, values, conventions and ethics. The Manipuri classical form of dance is claimed not only to be one of the softest and mildest but is included to be among the most meaningful dances of the world with the movements of the body and feet and facial expressions in Manipuri dance being subtle and aimed at portraying devotion and grace. The musical accompaniment for this dance form comes from a percussion instrument called ‘Pung’, a singer, cymbals and wind instrument such as flute.

Many states in the country have taken up certain measures to preserve and promote their traditional dance forms. In recent times, the Chief Minister of Manipur has also assured full cooperation for the promotion of Manipuri dance and martial arts preservation. To preserve and promote Manipuri dance, Art & culture, the Government, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and private stakeholders will join hands together to improve the support and facilities to artistes, he had said.

In many instances, the artistes in the state have expressed their desire that the Government and the concerned department must recognise the importance of art and culture and take due measures to preserve and promote various traditional art forms. However, the other truth is that there is no cultural policy in the state as yet and the topics of art and culture have not been included in the academic curriculum or syllabus. Artistes have also spoken out over the need for a cultural university be established here, and allocation of funds in the state budget to support various art forms.

With an aim to increase awareness of the importance of dance among the general public, the Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance Academy has announced to organize the International Dance Day on April 29, 2013. International Dance Day was introduced in 1982 by the International Dance Committee of the International Theatre Institute (ITI), a UNESCO partner NGO, and is celebrated on April 29 every year. The goal of the “International Dance Day” is to celebrate dance, to revel in the universality of this art form, to cross all political, cultural and ethnic barriers and to bring people together through the common language of Dance.

However, to make the celebrations of any art forms complete and meaningful, the needful recognition, preservation and promotion of art and culture is the urgent need of the hour. The Ministry of Education can be approached with proposals to celebrate Dance Day at all schools with writing essays about dance, drawing dance pictures, dance competitions etc. Art and culture festivals have to be organized more frequently at both the state and national levels. Along with this, the encouragement and support of artists is very much required.

The people of the state especially the artistes who known for their patience, talent and dedication shall one day get to witness the real and priceless celebration of dance day, music day, song day, or theatre day etc only when the art and culture finds its deserved place in the state.There must be State led initiatives to ensure that Manipur which is often pitched with the tag of `where the Gods took to dance` gets its place in the sun when it comes to the arena of dance.

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Report child rapes: Supreme Court

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NEW DELHI, April 25 (Agencies): Failure to report sexual offences against minors is punishable and amounts to shielding the offenders, the Supreme Court said today, amid a spurt in such incidents including last week’s rape of a five-year-old in Delhi. … Continue reading →

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In a series of guidelines, a bench of Justices K.S. Radhakrishnan and Madan B. Lokur ruled that educational institutions, media representatives, hotels, remand homes and other institutions were duty-bound to report such abuse.

“The non-reporting, after having come to know that a minor below the age of 18 years was subjected to any sexual assault, is a serious crime. By not reporting, they are screening offenders from legal punishment. Hence, they be held liable and prompt action be taken against them.”

The bench directed the Centre and states to constitute special juvenile police units (SJPU) and take prompt action in consultation with juvenile justice boards for protection of child victims.

The bench said instances of sexual abuse or assault on a minor should be reported to the nearest SJPU or the local police. That includes private and government hospitals. If the perpetrator is a relative, the mother or other female members of the family should be consulted and the abuse reported keeping in mind that the child’s interest is paramount.

The bench also touched upon another area —“dichotomy” between the view taken by courts and the executive on death penalties. The bench said the executive (the government) had commuted to life death penalties in several cases, reflecting that there was no uniform pattern of sentencing in the country.

“It seems to me that though courts have been applying the rarest of the rare principle, the executive has taken into consideration some factors not known to the courts. Death penalty and its execution should not become a matter of uncertainty… perhaps, the law commission can resolve the issue,” Justice Radhakrishnan, writing the judgment, said.

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Three UKRA cadres arrested

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IMPHAL, Apr 26: A press release issued by the Superintendent of Police, Imphal West District, Manipur said that Imphal West Police Commandos arrested three active members of UKRA ( United Kom Rem Army) from near Kasturi bridge and Khuyathong Pukhri Mapal near bus stand at 1.30 p.m.namely Khwairakpam Sanatomba Singh (43) son of Kh. Angangyaima Singh of Awang Sekmai Bazar; S/S Sgt. Ngamgouneo Kilong, (21), son of Seikhomang Kilong of Pissgrad Churachandpur (Army No. 576), and Thongkhohao Taothong (19) son of Thopao Tonthang of Sangaikot Churachandpur. One 9 mm pistol and a magazine along with three nos. of 9 mm ammunition were recovered and seized from the possession of Ngamgouneo Kilong, added the release.

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TG school magazine published

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IMPHAL, Apr 26: A press release from Tamphasana Girls’ Higher Secondary School (Students Union 2012 – 13) said that over 2010 copies of the Annual school magazine of TG higher secondary school has been published with the help of RB … Continue reading →

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Students` transporters to cease service

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IMPHAL, April 26: A press release from All Manipur School Students’ Transporter Association (AMSSTA) said that the dateline for April 25 for negotiation regarding the confusion/controversy between Shishu Nishtha Niketan School Authority and Shishu Nishtha Niketan Van Service (RTA) is over but the school authority has failed to do anything to reach an understanding and consequently , students’ transporters of all kinds in Manipur will cease service on April 29.

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Thang-ta program

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IMPHAL, Apr 26: The Kanglei Indigenous Martial Arts And Cultural Soceity (KIMACS) has said in a press release that as part of its thang-ta training programs by KIMACS at private schools with an objective to train everybody in Thang-ta, a thang-ta training programme was held at KM blooming school at Khangabok. Khundrakpam Menjor, the Principal of the school and functionaries of KIMACS participated in the program, it said.

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