Day: August 3, 2013

Website of Huihchim launched

Churachandpur, Aug 3 MNS : Celebrating the first anniversary of publication, Huihchim – a monthly magazine in Gangte language launched its web edition today at Vimala Raina High School Conference Hall in Churachandpur. The website launching ceremony was attended by community leaders, church leaders, government officials and media persons, besides the well-known crooners of town. […]

Churachandpur, Aug 3 MNS : Celebrating the first anniversary of publication, Huihchim – a monthly magazine in Gangte language launched its web edition today at Vimala Raina High School Conference Hall in Churachandpur. The website launching ceremony was attended by community leaders, church leaders, government officials and media persons, besides the well-known crooners of town.
Launching the web edition of Huihchim, Dr Gin Gangte, IIS , Field Exhibition Officer, DAVP, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India, Imphal exhorted the editor and his te

Function to launch website of Huihchim

Function to launch website of Huihchim4

am to strive for excellence in journalism. Maintaining that media has become a part of everyday’s life, Dr Gin Gangte outlined in brief the history of journalism in Gangte community. With a view of information the public about the daily happenings in their own dialect, Zingsol – a magazine in Gangte was started way back in 1952, he said. Saying that ‘information is power’, Dr Gin Gangte calls upon the public to be in touch with various forms of mass media in today’s world.
Coinciding with one year of publication, an anniversary issue of Huihchim magazine was released by S Thienlaljoy Gangte, MCS, SDO/Thanlon. He appreciating the efforts of Huihchim magazine exhorted the gathering not only to buy it, but also to read it page after page. Quoting the quotable quote “knowledge is power”, the SDO called upon one and all to develop the habit of reading. Punctuated by deeply inspiring songs from budding artists such as Tracy Ngaihching, Nunthar & Jerry K Bieklien, the celebration was lively and kicking all though the session. The journey of one year of Huihchim was also narrated by editor Raymond Gangte. The first issue of Huihchim magazine hits the stand in August 2012.

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Manipur girls to go to U.S.A. from Darwin

Mail News Service Imphal, Aug 3 : Students who aim to study abroad but do not have much money to fund their education can explore the numerous scholarships that the governments of various countries offer. One such being the Community College Initiative Program of the U.S.Government. Community Colleges are the gateway to higher education in […]

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Imphal, Aug 3 : Students who aim to study abroad but do not have much money to fund their education can explore the numerous scholarships that the governments of various countries offer. One such being the Community College Initiative Program of the U.S.Government.
Community Colleges are the gateway to higher education in the U.S. for a growing number of students. They are largest and fastest growing sector of higher education in America.
These colleges offer various types of courses, which are mostly job-oriented. Depending on the courses, students are awarded associate degrees or certificates.
Out of 8 students selected this year, 2 are from Manipur. Both the students happen to be Baccalaureate students of Darwin School of Business, one of the city’s premier management institution. The college recently organized a formal press conference to announce their selection and allow interaction of the selected student with the press and media. Speaking on the occasion, Dr.T.K.Bharali, Dean-Academics, stated – “Most of the students in this part of the country are unaware of the various scholarships/grants that are available for higher studies in India and especially in abroad. Children of the political and bureaucratic class of rest of India, most of whom do not need assistance, avail such opportunities and our pupils are just left uninformed. We wish to take this message to the masses that higher education is now not only a privilege of the powerful and the rich.”
One of the selected student, Ms.ZenithLairikyengbam has already joined her college in Florida, namely, Miami Dade College where she would be pursuing her business studies. Zenith aims to be a business woman The other successful candidate Ms.Veipune Sarah whose roots are in Nagaland, has been selected to join the prestigious Whatcom Community College in Washington. She is scheduled to depart in the first part of August.
Speaking on the occasion, Ms.Sarah explained her entire journey of selection. She still is in disbelief that with such a humble family background she too could make it to the final cut and be eligible for the 100% scholarship. Her entire stay, fooding, lodging, travel and education would be sponsored by the U.S.Government along with her classmate Zenith. In fact, they would also be earning a stipend of 700USD every month during their entire course of 1year study.

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Oscar Fernandes take stock of Road Projects

Mail News Service New Delhi, Aug 3 : Oscar Fernandes, the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, reviewed the progress of projects in the North East region yesterday, in the presence of Paban Singh Ghatowar, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) (DONER), Sarvey Sathyanarayana, Union Minister of State (Road Transport & Highways), the Chief […]

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New Delhi, Aug 3 : Oscar Fernandes, the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, reviewed the progress of projects in the North East region yesterday, in the presence of Paban Singh Ghatowar, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) (DONER), Sarvey Sathyanarayana, Union Minister of State (Road Transport & Highways), the Chief Ministers / PWD Ministers and other Ministers of the States in the region. The review intended to appreciate the concerns of the State Governments in the Region, prioritize the important issues, find out way forward to address the same and also for giving impetus to momentum of implementation of projects. The Union Minister intends to embark upon visits in each of the States in the Region and take a holistic view on the demands raised by them.
Various decisions taken by the Ministry were also announced during the meeting. These include carrying out feasibility study for the important newly declared NH-127 B connecting Srirampur to Phulbari via Dhubri including construction of a bridge over river Brahmaputra, invitation of Request for Qualification (RFQ) for widening NH-37 between Numaligarh – Jorhat – Demow – Dibrugarh to 4-lane standards on BOT (Annuity) basis, to provide 4-lane connectivity to Itanagar from Nagaon via Holongi, to carry out feasibility study for construction of Imphal bypass, to conduct a feasibility study for an alternative / additional highway between Chumukedima near Dimapur in Nagaland and Maram in Manipur on NH-39 to avoid sinking zones in Nagaland and Manipur on NH-39 so as to tackle perennial problem of frequent traffic disruptions, to extend the Maram – Peren road taken up under SARDP-NE Phase “A” to connect with Dimapur via Ghaspani to provide alternative connectivity to Manipur and also develop about 65 km of road in Nagaland, to conduct feasibility study for by-passing the trouble spot rock-fall area on NH-44A between Aizawl and Lengpui Airport in Mizoram which is envisaged at providing an alternate all weather road connectivity for the airport besides shortening the length of NH-44A by nearly 5 km, decision taken for developing 130 km stretch of Agartala – Sabroom section of NH-44 to 2-lane standards on EPC basis to be implemented by the Ministry directly (which would provide connectivity to Chittagong port through Bangladesh and is envisaged to eventually improve trade and commerce with Bangladesh), decision to take up long pending construction of new bridge at Dawki in Meghalaya, decision to construct an alternative highway to Gangtok, via Bagrakot – Nimbong – Lolegaon – Algarah – Rhenok – Pakyong – Ranipul – Gangtok with spur from Rehnok – Aritar – Rolep – Menla. It was informed that the Ministry has technically vetted the proposal of Ministry of DONER for construction of new bridge across river Barak to connect Silchar town as an alternative to existing Sadarghat Bridge. Further, recently the Ministry issued sanctions for Jowai bypass as also revised estimate for Shillong – Nongstoin – Tura road under SARDP-NE in the State of Meghalaya.

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Protest against kidnapping of IFCD officials

Imphal Aug 3 MNS UNA : Family members and locals of the Irrigation and Flood Control Department, IFCD officials who have been kidnapped by unknown miscreants staged a widespread sit in protest on Saturday against the kidnapping and demanded for the safe releases. The protest started from morning in four different places, three in Imphal […]

Imphal Aug 3 MNS UNA : Family members and locals of the Irrigation and Flood Control Department, IFCD officials who have been kidnapped by unknown miscreants staged a widespread sit in protest on Saturday against the kidnapping and demanded for the safe releases. The protest started from morning in four different places, three in Imphal west’s Thangmeiband Sinam Leikai, Uripok Sorbon Thingel and Uripok Polem Leikai and another one in Imphal east’s Naharup area. Family members of the kidnapped officials joining hands with local residents carried out the protest simultaneously from 10 am on Saturday in four different places and concluded at 4 pm. Since then whereabouts of seven persons including officials of the IFCD suspected to have been abducted remain traceless and worry amongst the family members heightening. “I do not know, am totally helpless, I am expecting government to help us. He had been kidnapped on way back home by the unknown persons, so it’s my request to department plus government rescue my father unharmed” Said by N Rakhesh Singh, son of N Karuna Acharya, SE IFCD. He further adds that he did not receive any called or threatened or any message that why his father has been kidnapped. “The incident is a very unfortunate; I never expect it to happen with of my family members. I request both the state government and higher authority of the IFCD department to bring a solution at the earliest so worries of family members must be ended” Said by L Memcha Devi, wife of L Saratchandra Singh, Driver IFCD. During the protest the locals of the IFCD officials condemn the Dy. chief minister comment regarding un information given to government, saying they went to the works place is for the benefits of the state. Another protestors also urge the suspected arms persons to stop such kinapped for ransom, its against the human right, kidnapping of two non local along with the state official will not bring a good sign for the state added. It may be mentioned that the officials of IFCD namely N Karuna Acharya Singh, Superintending Engineer; N Surchandra Singh, Executive Engineer; Sanayaima Sharma, contractor; Debjit Sinha and Abhijit Sinha of RN Sinha Kolkata based company; L Saratchandra Singh, Driver and another driver were allegedly kidnapped by unknown miscreants on 1st August while way back to Imphal after paying a visit to Dolaithabi Multipurpose Project some 30 km from state capital, at Imphal east district.

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Dr Shantikumar felicitated

IMPHAL, August 3 UNA : Mr World 2013 title holder Manipuri-Taiwanese Dr Ng Shantikumar was felicitated by Manipur Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam on Saturday in praise of his remarkable performance that has won the title. Gaikhangam presented a tribal traditional shawl to Dr Shantikumar during the simple function held at his office chamber in the […]

IMPHAL, August 3 UNA : Mr World 2013 title holder Manipuri-Taiwanese Dr Ng Shantikumar was felicitated by Manipur Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam on Saturday in praise of his remarkable performance that has won the title.
Gaikhangam presented a tribal traditional shawl to Dr Shantikumar during the simple function held at his office chamber in the Old Secretariat here.
The Mr World accompanied with his Taiwanese wife Chen, Nan-Tai at the function.
Dr Shantikumar made a speech during the function. He said he was confident that he would again bag the next Mr World title to be held in Slovakia in 2014.
Gaikhangam said Manipur is really proud of Dr Shantikumar and wished him for many more achievements in future. The Deputy Chief Minister also presented a wool neck scarf to Chen at the occasion.
Expressing concern over the increasing use of steroid by Indian young body builders, Dr Shantikumar cautioned that these young body builders are abusing the drug and that they might get addicted to it which will ruin them.
He, however, said he has never used steroid during his long career as a body builder adding steroid abusers, particularly in India have no bright future.
The rise on the use of steroid in India is mainly because the two body building federations in India—World Federation for Body Building (WFBB) and Fitness and International Federation for Body Building (IFBB)—do not conduct doping test, he said.
Dr Shantikumar participated in the Mr World Championship organised by International Natural Bodybuilding Association (INBA) at Zakynthos in Greece on July 5-7 this year.
The Taiwan-based Manipuri bagged the title in the international event and brought laurels to the state as well as the country.
Dr Shantikumar, who resides in Taipei, was first felicitated here in the state capital by NGOs on July 27.
Dr Shantikumar contested in two categories in the international competition. In the age group 40-49, in which he won the gold, there was no weight limitation or height. Among the 150 athletes from around the world who had contested in these categories, Dr Shantikumar was the only Asian mongoloid.
Presently, he is working as an English Professor at De Lin Institute of Technology, Taipei. Dr Shantikumar and Chen now have four children.
Representing Taiwan, he had also competed in the IFBB East Asian, Asian, Asian Games, Mr Universe and even Hong Kong invitational championships.

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ATSUM on Meitei status

IMPHAL, Aug 3 NNN: ATSUM in a memorandum submitted to CM O Ibobi said, “In the event of the Scheduled Tribe Demand Committee Manipur (STDCM) gaining momentum for recognition of Meeteis as ST and considering the impending dangerous socio- political upheavals in the state, ATSUM said it does not have any political affiliation or allegiance […]

IMPHAL, Aug 3 NNN: ATSUM in a memorandum submitted to CM O Ibobi said, “In the event of the Scheduled Tribe Demand Committee Manipur (STDCM) gaining momentum for recognition of Meeteis as ST and considering the impending dangerous socio- political upheavals in the state, ATSUM said it does not have any political affiliation or allegiance to any political party.
The ATSUM memo said the ‘illogical’ claim that the Meeteis fulfilled all the criterion to become ST on the basis of Mongoloid race and prevalence of distinctive religion and culture is irrational on the ground that any community big or small practice some form of religion and possess a unique culture of their own. In other words, having religion or separate culture doesn’t necessarily mean or constitute the prime reason to include a particular community to be in the list of scheduled tribe, ATSUM stated.
According to the tribal student body, in the Constitution of India, no criteria has been spelt out for specification of a community as a Scheduled Tribe.
“As however, taking into account the definitions in the 1931 census and the reports of the First Backward classes commission 1955, the advisory committee on revision of ST/ SC 1965 and the joint committee of Parliament on SCs and STs orders amendment bill 1967 and basically basing on Article 342 of the constitution, the criteria such as for specification of a community as a scheduled tribe include indication of primitive traits, distinctive culture, geographical isolation, shyness of contact with community at large, and backwardness,” ATSUM pointed out.
“The Scheduled Tribes are the tribes or tribal communities or part of groups within these tribes and tribal communities which have been declared as such by the president through a public notification partly by habitat and geographical isolation but even more on the basis of social, religion, linguistic and cultural distinctiveness—their tribal characteristic. Scheduled tribes are spread across the country mainly in the forest and hilly regions who are segregated from the rest of the world socially and economically,” the memorandum further pointed out.

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Chhibber Reviews Road Projects in NE

Guwahati , Aug 3 : MNS : Vijay Chhibber, Secretary,Road Transport & Highways held a meeting at Guwahati on 1st August, 2013 with the officers representing various agencies in the Region, viz. the State PWDs, BRO (Border Roads Organisation) and NHAI (National Highways Authority of India) to review the road projects in North East region. […]

Guwahati , Aug 3 : MNS : Vijay Chhibber, Secretary,Road Transport & Highways held a meeting at Guwahati on 1st August, 2013 with the officers representing various agencies in the Region, viz. the State PWDs, BRO (Border Roads Organisation) and NHAI (National Highways Authority of India) to review the road projects in North East region.
This was in line with the focused approach of the Government towards improving the road infrastructure in particular in the Region.
The Government of India Consider that the timely successful implementation of infrastructure projects is vital for accelerated socio-economic development. The Government is committed to accelerated development of infrastructure in the country in general and in the North East Region in particular.
Earlier this year on 4th February, 2013 the progress of road projects were reviewed at Guwahati by the then Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Dr. C. P. Joshi. Recently the Prime Minister of India reviewed the infrastructure projects in the North East Region in a meeting held on 18th July, 2013 and consequently EGoM and committee under the chairmanship of Cabinet Secretary were constituted to expedite finding solutions for outstanding issues impeding progress of projects.
Keeping in view the various decisions taken and the targets set forth during the aforesaid meeting, the projects were reviewed in detail by Vijay Chhibber. Timelines were laid down for expediting progress of ongoing projects, resolving various outstanding issues. A host of decisions were also taken to facilitate speeding up of delayed works in a time bound manner, taking up of stringent actions against non performing contractors, attaching greater focus for preparation of project reports truly reflecting the actual ground conditions, time bound completion of pre-construction activities, suggesting most cost effective technological solutions, etc. State PWDs were also requested to accord emphasis urgently for strengthening their institutional capabilities and project management mechanism. The delay in implementation and poor progress, frequent revision of scopes leading to time and cost overruns of projects under implementation by the BRO was viewed with a serious concern and it was directed that greater focus should be given towards ensuring timely and cost effective implementation of these projects.
It was also agreed that the Ministry may consider taking up implementation of some projects directly and all State Governments were requested to consider sparing some of their technical officers so that they could be associated in implementation of these projects along with the officers from the Ministry. It was mentioned that the Ministry would consider sanctioning of works related to preconstruction activities, such as Land Acquisition, shifting of utilities during the current financial year by digressing from the Ministry’s general policy to link sanctioning of projects based on the available outlay and outstanding liabilities against already committed works. This would facilitate taking up of civil works on such stretches without any cost and time overruns in the new environment of implementing projects on EPC (Engineering, procurement, construction) mode wherein at least 90 % of land is required to be handed over to the contractor at the time of award and the balance land and necessary clearances are required to be made available in a time bound manner.
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has taken up an ambitious Special Accelerated Road Development Programme (SARDP-NE) for development of road network in the north eastern States of the Country. This programme envisages providing road connectivity to all the district headquarters in the north eastern region by minimum 2 lane highway standards apart from providing road connectivity to backward and remote areas, areas of strategic importance and neighbouring countries.
Programme planned in two phases (A & B) including Arunachal Package covers about 10,141 km. The phase A of SARDP-NE including Arunachal Package covers 6,418 km at an estimated cost of Rs 33,688 crore. Works are being executed by the State PWDs, BRO, NHAI and the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. The project is targeted for completion by June, 2016. Phase B is at conceptual stage. So far about 1,180 km have been completed. It has been targeted to award projects in a total length of about 2,000 km and achieve completion in 550 km length during 2013-14.

 

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Science Seminar cum exhibition held at Saitu Gamphajol

As part of its policy to impart quality education in Saitu Gamphajol Block, Deputy Inspector of Schools, Saitu Gamphajol today organized for the first time a Science Seminar Exhibition at BRC Saitu Gamphajol CC Hall under Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan Source…

As part of its policy to impart quality education in Saitu Gamphajol Block, Deputy Inspector of Schools, Saitu Gamphajol today organized for the first time a Science Seminar Exhibition at BRC Saitu Gamphajol CC Hall under Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan Source Hueiyen News Service

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Restaurant burnt down

Stepping up the moral policing drive in hotels and restaurants to check increasing crime and violence against women in the State, volunteers of Democratic Students’ Alliance of Manipur DESAM burned down Loz Boz Restaurant located at Hiyangthang for a…

Stepping up the moral policing drive in hotels and restaurants to check increasing crime and violence against women in the State, volunteers of Democratic Students’ Alliance of Manipur DESAM burned down Loz Boz Restaurant located at Hiyangthang for allowing school students in uniform Source Hueiyen News Service

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Furore erupts at Lamding High School

Irate parents and guardians burnt down furniture of Lamding Model High School over the matter of not registering five regular students of Class X today Source The Sangai Express

Irate parents and guardians burnt down furniture of Lamding Model High School over the matter of not registering five regular students of Class X today Source The Sangai Express

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Royal Palace takeover protest continues

Members of Kongba Kshetri Leikai Panthoibi Apunba Lup took part in the protest against State Government’s decision to acquire Sana Konung for development into a historical monument at Sana Konung here today Source Hueiyen News Service

Members of Kongba Kshetri Leikai Panthoibi Apunba Lup took part in the protest against State Government’s decision to acquire Sana Konung for development into a historical monument at Sana Konung here today Source Hueiyen News Service

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BJP eyes on securing both LS seats

The recent meeting of Election Management Committee of Bharatiya Janata Party BJP , which was held at Guwahati from August 1 to 2, resolved to set up candidates in both parliamentary constituencies of the State in the coming Lok Sabha Election schedul…

The recent meeting of Election Management Committee of Bharatiya Janata Party BJP , which was held at Guwahati from August 1 to 2, resolved to set up candidates in both parliamentary constituencies of the State in the coming Lok Sabha Election scheduled early next year Source Hueiyen News Service

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Ccpur set to celebrate Iday with a green theme

As the country prepares to observe its 65th Independence Day, the State’s southern district of Churachandpur has as well set into motion preparations to celebrate the day with a distinctive theme Clean and Green Churachandpur Source The Sangai Exp…

As the country prepares to observe its 65th Independence Day, the State’s southern district of Churachandpur has as well set into motion preparations to celebrate the day with a distinctive theme Clean and Green Churachandpur Source The Sangai Express S Singlianmang Guite

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Chakpikarong gets brand new market shed

A two storeyed Tribal Market Shed constructed under the Manipur Development Society MDS at an estimated cost of Rs 1 crore was inaugurated by MLA of 41 Chandel AC ST Nunghlung Victor and handed over to the public of Chakpikarong today Source Hueiy…

A two storeyed Tribal Market Shed constructed under the Manipur Development Society MDS at an estimated cost of Rs 1 crore was inaugurated by MLA of 41 Chandel AC ST Nunghlung Victor and handed over to the public of Chakpikarong today Source Hueiyen News Service

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Suspected militants lock school gate, demand money

Militants locked a private school after the owners failed to pay Rs 30 lakh as extortion in Imphal West district of Manipur, officials said on Saturday Source The Sangai Express Press Trust of India

Militants locked a private school after the owners failed to pay Rs 30 lakh as extortion in Imphal West district of Manipur, officials said on Saturday Source The Sangai Express Press Trust of India

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Vehicles can ply along NH2 from tonight

With the sunken portion of Imphal Dimapur Road NH 2 near Phesema in Nagaland fully repaired, vehicles can now ply along this route as usual from tomorrow night, President of Nagaland based Surface Transport, Eco and Environment Society Bipin Sophi to…

With the sunken portion of Imphal Dimapur Road NH 2 near Phesema in Nagaland fully repaired, vehicles can now ply along this route as usual from tomorrow night, President of Nagaland based Surface Transport, Eco and Environment Society Bipin Sophi told Hueiyen Lanpao today Source Hueiyen News Service

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Govt writes to Sana Konung Semgat Lup Acquisition of private land can be made for public purposes

Notwithstanding the public outcry over the move to take over Sana Konung Royal Palace , Government of Manipur has written to Sana Konung Semgat Lup expressing its keenness for early settlement of the matter so that the restoration of the palace to its…

Notwithstanding the public outcry over the move to take over Sana Konung Royal Palace , Government of Manipur has written to Sana Konung Semgat Lup expressing its keenness for early settlement of the matter so that the restoration of the palace to its past grandeur can take place at the earliest through a competent authority Source Hueiyen News Service

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