November 27, 2013 – Page 3

NSCN (K) clarifies

IMPHAL, Nov 27: The GPRN/NSCN-K has clarified that the outfit was not involved in the gun fight that took place between Zaliangrong United Front (ZUF) and NSCN-IM at Haochongpung between Lukhambi and Nagaching around 12:30 pm yesterday. A statement issued … Continue reading →

A statement issued by the publicity wing of the outfit, strongly opposed certain news report indicating the outfit’s involvement stating that it was a baseless report.

Urging all the armed groups operating in Tamenglong district to shun all sorts of fraternal killing amongst the Zeliangrong brethren, especially taking into consideration the approaching festival ahead like Orange festival, Christmas and New Year. At the same time, the public are fed up of violence, it added.

If the current trend continues to persist, the GPRN/NSCN-K will not remain a silent spectator, it warned while urging the other armed groups to retreat to their own area/locations.

Pony in Perils

The state government’s plan to develop a sanctuary for Manipuri ponies at Heingang Marjing Khubam might bring cheers to many dejected faces. Under the project, the government aims to provide the much needed patronage to the famed equine breed with a rich history but presently staring at the face of extinction. During an inspection trip to the site, Chief Minister Ibobi unveiled the fancy plans for preservation of the Manipuri ponies, their breeding and sheltering of abandoned animals and also the consequent upgradation of the sanctuary into an eco-friendly tourism destination. Greeting an apparently earnest move by the government with cynicism will be rude and preposterous. But attempts in the past over the last two decades for rehabilitation of the unfortunate Manipuri ponies have invariably ended in shambles, despite the aplomb marking the beginning. The disastrous ending could be traced to a pathetic lack of vision and sincerity on part of the officials in charge. The heartbreaking news is since the early 1990s when the need to take steps on a war footing to save the Manipur ponies was already felt, their numbers have dwindled continuously from around two thousands to a meager 700 at present. In fact, in the likelihood of the trend continuing and barring something extraordinary happening, the ponies will soon become showcase items at the museums for foreign tourists and polo enthusiasts.

Time has changed when the horses were domesticated because of the values of their multiple services and treated with reverence like family members. People now find it more profitable to raise cattle and poultry instead. On top of that, the shrinking open fields and large scale crop cultivation have virtually pushed them into the streets and reduced their dignity to the level of alley cats. Maimed and infested ponies scavenging for leftovers and seeking temporary shelters from pouring rain are an avoidable sight in the streets of modern Imphal. And if reports are true, over the last three years the state government budget for welfare of the ponies has been totally scraped.

The dwindling population of ponies is mostly linked to premature deaths from consumption of polluted materials and plastics while foraging in the open for food and lethal injuries inflicted by humans for trespassing into private fields. Many of those deaths were preventable with proper and timely care and treatment for the sick animals. Ideally, we require a modern veterinary clinic first of all to provide quality medical and surgical care with facilities for clinical examination and nutritional consultation among others.

Promotion of polo clubs in Manipur has been established as another way for ensuring the welfare of the ponies. More than half of the two dozen polo clubs in the state are fighting for survivals. The government’s rehabilitation program should span to investment of money to these clubs that are interested in breeding and rearing of the ponies. Further, the program should spread its wing to other places than the twin districts of Imphal like Bishnupur, Thoubal etc.

Beautician training concludes

JIRIBAM, November 27: The one month long Entrepreneurship & Skill Development Training on Cosmetology & Beautician organised by the Social Welfare Service Association, Kalinagar, Jiribam concluded today. The training programme was conducted at the AMSU district committee, Jiribam conference hall. … Continue reading →

The training programme was conducted at the AMSU district committee, Jiribam conference hall.

Today’s function was attended by SDC Jiribam A ROmen Singh; ec chairperson, JMC Kh Kunjarani Devi;ex MLA A Biren Singh; councillor ward no 2, JMC Shantana Bordhan; JHSS retd principal S Maniton Singh; AJMP, president S Sushila Devi and president WACAK N Nivarani Devi as chief uest, president and guests of honour, respectively.

Speaking at the function, A Romen Singh said that such training programme will help develop the economic condition of the state.

He also urged the participants of the month long training to apply all that they had acquired during the training for self-employment.

The training programme was attended by around 30 trainees.

Tobacco items worth Rs 13 lakh seized

IMPHAL, Nov 27: Imphal West Police commando, Bazaar Unit, seized a loaded Tata Truck travelling to Imphal from Dimapur for smuggling contraband tobacco products worth Rs 13 lakhs from Khoyathong Crossing today morning at around 8.30 am. The police team … Continue reading →

According to the police sources, upon getting specific information about the movement of the truck shipping the contraband items towards Imphal, a team of the commando unit under the supervision of the Imphal West SP K Jayenta seized the vehicle bearing registration number BR-24/ 5324. The driver indentified as Md Samir, son of late Yaima of Lilong Makha Leikai, along with the second driver were also apprehended by the police.

On further checking of the vehicle, they found 35 boxes of Golden Khaini, 45 boxes of Baba Black Zarda, 15 bags of Nevta dry tobacco, 16 bags of Sajan Gutka, 45 bags of Talab and one bag of Signel 350 Zarda stashed among the grocery items. The identities of the owners of the smuggled tobacco products could not be ascertained.

Police said the seized items will be handed over to City police station for initiation of official process.

Ravi crops distributed under RKVY at Lamshang

IMPHAL, November 27: Distribution of agriculture inputs for Ravi crops 2013-14 under Rastriya Krishi Vikas Yojana, sponsored by the state Department of Agriculture and organized by Khut Manabi Farmers Association (KMFA) was held at Ngaiyambam Village at Lamshang this morning. … Continue reading →

The distribution program was held at Ngaiyambam Puja Mandir.

Speaking at the function, extension agriculture officer, Th Tomba Singh said that the ravi crops inclusive of peas, coriander, mustard and pump sets being distributed are meant for the benefit of the farming community.

Detailing on the plantation methods of the seeds, he mentioned that the distributed peas can be sown without tilling the land but straw should be used to cover the seeds until proper germination, however the best is to till the arable land to get better produce.

Such distribution programs are to be held across all districts by the Agri department with an objective to bring about a green revolution and further utilize the land post rice farming for yielding additional produce, he said.

RKVY nodal officer, H Ibocha Singh attended as the chief guest, while Henam Brajamani Singh presided over the function. The program was also attended by the secretary of the association, Ngariyambam Saphabi Devi who is also a gram panchayat member of Mayanglangjing Ward number 7.

AMWJU team starts campaign on a winning note

IMPHAL, November 27: The All Manipur Working Journalists’ Union (AMWJU) advanced to the Finals of the Badminton (team event) while two players reached the quarter-final in the individuals event at the 5th North east Media Sports Festival 2013 organised by Assam Sports Journalists’ Association which commenced today at the Nehru Stadium Complex. Named Arabinda Buragohan Media Badminton Tournament and was opened by Vijay Chakraborty, Executive Editor, Assam Tribune, the events were held at the Kanaklata Indoor Stadium inside the Nehru stadium Complex. Ibobi (Sangai Express), N. Phillips (ISTV) and N. Bikramjit (Mannaba) represented the AMWJU team trouncing News Live Guwahati 2-0 at the Quarter Final and the Assam Photo Journalists Team 2-1 in the Semi Final. The team will play against Janambhumi of Assam tomorrow morning.

In the individuals (singles) event, N. Bikramjit and I. Ibobi of AMJWU made quick work of their opponents on their way to the Quarter Final while N. Phillips (ISTV) lost a hard fought battle against Pramjal Sharma of News Live Guwahati for a berth in the Quarter Finals.

Bikramjit will face Hirok of Assam Sentinel and Ibobi will go up against Pramjal Sharma of News Live in their Quarter Final matches tomorrow. On the other hand, Richard Ranjan (ISTV) and I. Ibobi could only manage 6th and 7th positions respectively at the Chess event which was held at the Guwahati Town Club with 22 players competing in the Rapid Chess Event comprising of five rounds each. The AMJWU team is all worked up and raring to display their prowess at the Football and Table Tennis events to be held tomorrow.

Charity program in aid of orphanage children at Kpi

KANGPOKPI, November 27: The Agape Orphanage Children Home, Kangpokpi will organize its first charity program-cum-concert/show in aid of Orphanage Children Home within Sadar Hills at CC Hall, Kangpokpi on Dec 1. The charity program will be graced by Ngamthang Haokip, … Continue reading →

The charity program will be graced by Ngamthang Haokip, IFC minister; Nemcha Kipgen, MLA, 50-Kangpokpi AC; DK Thangboi Haokip, Addl Deputy Commissioner, Kangpokpi and Palal Singsit, Inspector Income Tax Dept as chief guest, special guest, guest of honour and functional president respectively.

Kangpokpi Town Committee Chairman Chonkam Kipgen and KWWO Chairperson K Hoinu will be the Orphan’s Father and Mother of the program while Rev K Hangshing will be the day’s function Minister.

Joseph Hekhup Kipgen, the Father of the Agape Orphanage Children Home, Kanggui solicits all civil bodies, Churches leaders, intellectuals, social workers and the general public to be a part of the program in the interest of the orphanage children.

Boat racing competition held at Takmu sports complex

IMPHAL, November 27: As a part of the ongoing Manipur Sangai Festival 2013, a local boat racing competion was today organized at Takmu Sports Complex at Loktak lake. The Manipur Mountaineering and Trekking Association, Bishnupur District Canoeing and Kayaking Association, … Continue reading →

IMPHAL, November 27: As a part of the ongoing Manipur Sangai Festival 2013, a local boat racing competion was today organized at Takmu Sports Complex at Loktak lake.

The Manipur Mountaineering and Trekking Association, Bishnupur District Canoeing and Kayaking Association, Film Forum Manipur had jointly organized the competition in which M Prithviraj Singh, parliamentary secretary of Tourism, Youth Affairs and Sports; Dr Th Dhabali Singh, managing director of Babina Healthcare and Hospitality Industries Pvt Ltd and also president of the Manipur Tourism Forum; Dr L Surjit Singh, president of MMTA and also chairman of IMF – NEZSCC and Khamba Salam, president of ISTV were presidium members at the function.

Distribution of prizes of the boat racing competition to the respective participants, traditional boat fishing, wind surfing, water surfing and water zorbing demonstration were the main event of the function.

However, the start of the program was delayed for two hours due to the late arrival of the VIPs and dignitaries thereby compelled the foreign tourists of Germany, Thailand and USA leaving the event prematurely.

A tourist interacted with IFP that his present visit in Manipur is the third one and further continued that he would like to view how the women on boat handles the fishing net at Loktak lake.

The tourist further added that all his desires could not be materialized owing to limitation of time. However, he had captured on his camera the preparation of the demonstration, fishing net, boat, oar, rowers and also the large audience.

The audience was spellbound by the boat racing demonstration by the Manipur film actors and actresses.

West CDOs nab one KCP

IMPHAL, Nov 27: The Imphal West district police commandos nabbed an active member of the KCP from Ngari Galli near Chitra Book Store, Thangal bazar. A statement of the SP, Imphal West has identified the arrested individual as Wangkheirakpam Momocha … Continue reading →

IMPHAL, Nov 27: The Imphal West district police commandos nabbed an active member of the KCP from Ngari Galli near Chitra Book Store, Thangal bazar.

A statement of the SP, Imphal West has identified the arrested individual as Wangkheirakpam Momocha Meitei, 56, son of late W Bidhu Singh of Soibam Leikai Khanglabung Leirak, yesterday at 10:45 pm.

According to the press release, a sum of Rs 20,000 and a mobile phone were seized from his possession.

Drug trafficking: Manipur police arrest two – The Hindu

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