April 30, 2013 – Manipur News

HD Foundation calls for equitable society

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IMPHAL, April 30: The Handicapped Development (HD) Foundation organized its annual general assembly (2012-2013) at Manipur Press Club today. Delivering the keynote address of the occasion, Dr S Jasowanta Singh, Secretary General HD Foundation said it is a non-profit making … Continue reading →

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IMPHAL, April 30: The Handicapped Development (HD) Foundation organized its annual general assembly (2012-2013) at Manipur Press Club today.

Delivering the keynote address of the occasion, Dr S Jasowanta Singh, Secretary General HD Foundation said it is a non-profit making NGO established in 1999 and got the status of a registered trust under the India Trust Act 1882 in 2002 in the state.

Its objective is the social inclusion of persons with disabilities by providing educational assistance, livelihood promotion activities, community awareness, healthcare services, parents counselling, legal aid, etc working with the persons with disabilities and their family members, village community and social activists of the state and national and international non-government organizations, he added.

He continued to say that HD Foundation envisages a welfare society where poorest of the poor, weaker section and especially the handicapped persons of the society could enjoy full justice and democratic values in life. In the past 14 years our dedication, commitment and meaningful intervention have improved the quality of life for hundreds of the persons with disability across the state, Dr S Jasowanta Singh added.

We recognize the rights of every individual irrespective of their physical strength and mental ability and self respect in a just and equitable society, and the need to develop the capacities of individuals and communities to improve the quality of their lives and enhance their ability to negotiate from a position of strength that would come from being educated, in good health and having the capacity to be engaged in productive works, Dr S Jasowanta added.

He also said, “The year 2012 was remarkable for its own way as we have started towards health care sector by opening a health care unit – Health Care and Rehabilitation Centre (HCRC) and we started giving Direct Child Assistance (DCA).”

A resolution was taken at the occasion which said, number of wheelchairs will be increased, physiotherapy infrastructure will be added, and awareness will be spread by conducting such functions in the remote and rural areas.

The occasion was attended by Kh Ghanashyam and Sapam Bheigo Singh, and P Khogendro, Advisors and Vice President respectively of HD Foundation.

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PREPAK wishes farmers on May Day

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IMPHAL, April 30: The People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak has wished the farmers of Manipur and the world on the occasion of May Day, said a press statement of the outfit. It has further said that the outfit supports the … Continue reading →

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IMPHAL, April 30: The People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak has wished the farmers of Manipur and the world on the occasion of May Day, said a press statement of the outfit.

It has further said that the outfit supports the movement for the rights of farmers.

Farmers and workers make the most important strata of the society, the statement said and added that the farmers and workers act as the backbone of society.

It continued a state may not have a rich society but a state cannot exist without the farmers and workers.

Elaborating on the start of the workers’ movement, the statement said that the movement was first started from the United States in the earlier period of the 19th century.

The respectable status of the farmers has today seem to be lost, it said and added that people selling vegetables grown in their own fields are today hiding their faces and on the other hand the sellers are acting as if they are more respectable.

Such practices has bred people who want to live without working, it said and further added that “consumer networks from outside” have today established market places at any available location.

The situation has only aggravated and it has also affected the working habits of the people, the statement said.

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Arrest kingpin: CADA

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IMPHAL, April 30: The Coalition against Drugs and Alcohol (CADA) has come out strongly against the drug trafficking being perpetrated in the state. A statement mentioned that the scenario of security personnel being held with drugs suggests that there are powerful players involved in the drug trade and mostly enjoying political status. It seems that they still remain untouchable whereas the weaker scapegoats are arrested. “The Home department has still to produce a kingpin in connection with the numerous seizures and evidently is trying to cover up and protect the powerful individuals,” it alleged.

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Extension for Chief Secy

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IMPHAL, Apr 30: The term of the outgoing state Chief Secretary DS Poonia has been extended by another three months according to a reliable source. DS Poonia`s term as the Chief Secretary, Government of Manipur was supposed to end today.

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Oil tankers arrive

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IMPHAL, Apr 30: 43 oil laden trucks arrived in the State today carrying essential petrol and diesel from Khatkhati and Tinsukhia amidst the blockade imposed along both highways. The trucks were given heavy security cover in view of the indefinite … Continue reading →

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IMPHAL, Apr 30: 43 oil laden trucks arrived in the State today carrying essential petrol and diesel from Khatkhati and Tinsukhia amidst the blockade imposed along both highways.

The trucks were given heavy security cover in view of the indefinite blockade imposition by Zeliangrong organizations demanding the release of Alice Kamei, who is in the custody of the PLA at present. The tankers after reaching Khuman Lampak arrived at the Indian Oil Depot at Chingmeirong this afternoon. They were sent to Churachandpur,Bishnupur, Imphal East and Imphal West for further distribution. However, many service stations failed to open in Imphal area apart from M/s Kusum oil pump at Nongmeibung. Many voiced angst on account of the long queues for availing petrol and questioned why the other pumps are not giving service despite ample fuel stock. The situation still remains a status quo and is yet to be addressed by the concerned authorities.

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Musical tour to conclude

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IMPHAL, April 30: The “Chahi Taret Khuntakpa” musical tour of renowned singer Tapta will conclude at BOAT on May 1. The concluding day will be attended by Titular king Leishemba Sanajaoba as chief guest, Art and Culture Commissioner RK Nimai … Continue reading →

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IMPHAL, April 30: The “Chahi Taret Khuntakpa” musical tour of renowned singer Tapta will conclude at BOAT on May 1.

The concluding day will be attended by Titular king Leishemba Sanajaoba as chief guest, Art and Culture Commissioner RK Nimai as president and activist Debadutta Roy and NIT Director Dr Sarungbam Birendra as guests of honour.

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Horticulture exposure visit

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IMPHAL, April 30: The department of Horticulture and Soil Conservation under the horticulture mission of North East and Himalaya organized an exposure visit for seven teams of 70 farmers from April 30 till 7 in the four valley districts of … Continue reading →

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A member of the organizing team said the objective of the visit is to expose the farmers to the activities conducted under the “Horticulture Mission of North East” scheme.

It is believed that the project will be helpful to the farmers and teach them about how to grow plants during the off season also, so as to generate more income.

The visit was flagged off by Kh Ratankumar Singh, in charge HMNEH from the Horticulture department at Sanjenthong.

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Quiz program on Manipuri Literature organized

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IMPHAL, April 30: A Quiz program on Manipuri Literature was organized jointly by the Writers’ Forum Imphal and Manipur State Academy at Lamyanba Shanglen today. Speaking at the function Kangjam Radhakumar, DC, Imphal West said that literary study only in … Continue reading →

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IMPHAL, April 30: A Quiz program on Manipuri Literature was organized jointly by the Writers’ Forum Imphal and Manipur State Academy at Lamyanba Shanglen today.

Speaking at the function Kangjam Radhakumar, DC, Imphal West said that literary study only in the class room is not enough and pointed out that students should be provided exposure to the beauty of nature to have an insight into literature. He went on to say that good command over language will felicitate literary study and it is also necessary to study literary books for having good command over the language.

In comparison with the past, he noted that there are a lot of changes with regard to the taste of literature that in the present scenario, people prefer to go for technical and medical lines.

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Juvenile Justice Act Convention held

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IMPHAL, April 30: A press release issued by the Sustainable Development Centre (SDC) Thamnapokpi has said that it organized a people’s convention on Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of children) 2000 Act at Kwakta Khuman Primary School at Kwakta Khuman … Continue reading →

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Criminal law (amendment) act, 2013 published

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IMPHA, April 30: A press release from the Directorate of Information and public relations said that with the permission of the President of India, the Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013, Gazette of India has been published. Anybody who wants to know and see the gazette can check at the news section of the Directorate of Information and Public Relations at Moirangkhom, Imphal and at the office of the Joint Secretary (law) Government of Manipur.

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International air service by June : Chief Minister

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IMPHAL, April 30 MNS/NNN: Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh Tuesday said international flights will start landing in Imphal Airport by June or July first week this year. Ibobi Singh also said by the month of June the expansion and development works in the airport, now being taken up to upgrade it into an international airport, will be completed.
Ibobi was talking to media persons on the sidelines of an inspection visit to the airport which is now being revamped and expanded to make it an international airport.
He instructed all the concerned to finish the development works of the airport by May and to keep quality control, assuring that international flights will start landing in the airport by June or first week of July this year.
Saying that the state Government has acquired about 700 acres of land in addition making the total area of the airport around 1, 100 acre at present, he added that the work for upgradation of the airport, also known as Tulihal Airport, is taken by Airport Authority of India.
The Chief Minister later inspected the boundary of the newly acquired area of the airport during the trip.
During the visit, Ibobi was accompanied by his Deputy Gaikhangam, Works minister Dr Kh Ratankumar, MLA RK Anand, Regional Executive Director of Airport Authority of India, Kemalata and other officials of the airport authority, Chief Secretary DS Punia, DGP Y Joykumar, Imphal West Deputy Commissioner and other state officials.

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Current Situation In Ladakh Not India’s Creation: Antony

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New Delhi, April 30 : Describing the current situation in Eastern Ladakh as ‘not one of our creation’, the Defence Minister Shri A.K. Antony today said India remains committed to a peaceful resolution of the situation, through dialogue within the framework of agreements for maintaining peace and tranquility. Addressing the Unified Commanders’ Conference, here, Shri Antony, however, emphasized that the country remains united in its commitment to take every possible step to safeguard our interests.
“The current situation is not one of our creation. However, we remain committed to a peaceful resolution of the situation, through military and diplomatic dialogue within the framework of the agreements for maintaining peace and tranquility. At the same time, I wish to emphasise that there should not be any doubt that the country remains unanimous in its commitment to take every possible step, at all levels, to safeguard our interests.”
Shri Antony said our bilateral relations with China are, at times, bedeviled by border issues, particularly along the Line of Actual Control(LAC). The recent developments are no exception. Among the various initiatives to safeguard our border, the thrust has been on development of our border roads and Advance Landing Grounds.
Referring to the security situation in Pakistan, Shri Antony said, the capability of Pakistani Taliban to strike at will at innocent public and strategic targets is worrisome. He said the growing nuclear stock of Pakistan needs to be factored in our overall strategy towards our western neighbour.
Shri Antorny reiterated the Government’s strong commitment to the modernization of the armed forces and to ensure the all round welfare of the troops. He said, despite financial constrains, funds will never be an issue when it comes to national security. “However the onus lies collectively on all of us to make the optimum use of the financial resources with all the honesty, transparency and fairness”, he said.
Dwelling at length on the recent changes in DPP to encourage the indigenous defence industry, Shri Antony said the objective is to bring about greater efficiency in the procurement process and to strengthen the defence manufacturing base in the country. He expressed confidence that the changes brought about in the DPP will lead to greater integrity and transparency in the procurement process. “We should not give any chance to any agency to point fingers at our defence procurement process and acquisitions”, he said.
The Defence Minister said the contemporary concept of security encompasses not merely military threats, but also cyber attacks, insurgencies, organized trans-border crimes, pandemics and contingencies of natural disasters. Such an environment of security necessitates need for constant monitoring and building up capacities to enable multi-level, multi-agency responses, he said.
The conference was attended among others by the Minister of State for Defence, Shri Jitendra Singh, the Chairman COSC & Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal NAK Browne, Chief of Army Staff, Gen Bikram Singh, Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral DK Joshi and Defence Secretary, Shri Shashikant Sharma.

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Tension between Brus and Mizos simmering again

The tension between the Bru Reang and the Mizo communities simmers following the death of one Bru Reang man in the Tripura Mizoram border village Source Hueiyen News Service Newmai News Network

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CNPO sticks to stand

The Chandel Naga People’s Organization CNPO has today reiterated that 2500 MT storage capacity FCI godown for Chandel district should be constructed at Liwa Khullen in Chandel district Source The Sangai Express

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With crippling bandh continuing, rice sold at DC office complex

The total bandh being imposed along NH 2 and NH 37 by All Zeliangrong Students Union AZSU , Zeliangrong Youth Front ZYF and Zeliangrong Students Union, Manipur ZSUM over the Alice Kamei case has severely affected the people of Tamenglong Source…

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Aids handed to differentlyabled persons

Distribution of aids and appliances to select beneficiaries and presentation of yearly report marked the annual general assembly of Handicapped Development HD Foundation, Manipur held today at Manipur Press Club Source The Sangai Express

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Animal Gym concludes its 1st study camp

The Animal Gym, Khoyathong Polem Leikai, completed the first phase of its programme christened ‘Stepping Forward Together with People Living with HIV AIDS’ which is aimed at prolonging the lives of People Living with HIV and AIDS Source Hueiyen News…

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Principal rejects transporters’ charges

Dismissing allegations levelled against authorities of Shishu Nistha Niketan SNN by All Manipur School Students Transporters’ Association AMSSTA as misleading information intent on putting the educational institute in bad light, SNN principal N Elizabeth clarified that based on complaints by the parents the school simply tried to implement ‘school transport policy’ Source The Sangai Express

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NPF takes turn in lashing State Govt

After the Manipur Peoples’ Party MPP and the Communist Party of India CPI , the Naga Peoples’ Front NPF , Manipur State takes its turn to lash out at the state government of Manipur particularly the state Home minister and the police for the rampan…

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ZUIZ states stand

An emergency public meeting of Zeliangrong people residing in Imphal Valley, Bishnupur and Sadar area held on April 28 at Majorkhul Community Hall unanimously condemned the decision of AZSU, ZSUM and ZYF to impose total bandh along NH 37 out of of Alic…

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