VK Singh states stand on NE

En hancing infrastructure, provi ding job opportunities to youths and boosting economic growth in the North Eastern states will be top priority of General Retd VK Singh, who assumed charge as Minister for Development of North Eastern Region DoNER …

En hancing infrastructure, provi ding job opportunities to youths and boosting economic growth in the North Eastern states will be top priority of General Retd VK Singh, who assumed charge as Minister for Development of North Eastern Region DoNER on Thurs day Source The Sangai Express Press Trust of India

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Chaoba presses Union Ministers to realize poll promises

Amidst escalating dissension within state BJP unit with the anti Chaoba group now camping in New Delhi to pressurize Central party leaders for his ouster, party president Th Source Hueiyen News Service

Amidst escalating dissension within state BJP unit with the anti Chaoba group now camping in New Delhi to pressurize Central party leaders for his ouster, party president Th Source Hueiyen News Service

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Seri training

Along with organising a one day sericulture awareness programme, Eramdam Cocoon Products kick started a five day post cocoon technology training programme at Khurai Chingangbam Leikai today Source The Sangai Express

Along with organising a one day sericulture awareness programme, Eramdam Cocoon Products kick started a five day post cocoon technology training programme at Khurai Chingangbam Leikai today Source The Sangai Express

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Chandel ADC chairman clarifies on BJP allegation

Reacting to the statement of BJP Chandel reiterating its stand to pursue the case over alleged encashment of 58,1400 from SBI Chandel further, ADC Chandel Chairman Lhukhosei Zou today clarified that the withdrawn amount was for various developmental wo…

Reacting to the statement of BJP Chandel reiterating its stand to pursue the case over alleged encashment of 58,1400 from SBI Chandel further, ADC Chandel Chairman Lhukhosei Zou today clarified that the withdrawn amount was for various developmental works such as infrastructure for schools, Awareness Programmes Workshops, purchase of computers for schools, construction of Community Hall, gallery and Retaining walls which are being departmentally implemented with the department concerned as the work agency Source Hueiyen News Service

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General strike

Denou ncing alleged inaction by the Government against those involved in the May 25 firing incident at Uchiwa Wangma Ekop Pat, the JAV formed in connection with the incident has announced 48 hours State wide general strike from 6 am tomorrow Source …

Denou ncing alleged inaction by the Government against those involved in the May 25 firing incident at Uchiwa Wangma Ekop Pat, the JAV formed in connection with the incident has announced 48 hours State wide general strike from 6 am tomorrow Source The Sangai Express

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Irom Sharmila to Modi Liberate our souls from bodies that enjoy no Right to Life

Human rights activist Irom Chanu Sharmila, who has been on a fast unto death stir for the last 14 years in pursuance of the public demand for repealing Armed Forces Special Powers Act, 1958, has appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to liberate the …

Human rights activist Irom Chanu Sharmila, who has been on a fast unto death stir for the last 14 years in pursuance of the public demand for repealing Armed Forces Special Powers Act, 1958, has appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to liberate the souls of the people affected by the draconian Act from their bodies that enjoy no right to life and be the omnipotent leader who breaks my her fast of 14 years by repealing the Act Source Hueiyen News Service

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Dy CM condemns

Deputy Chief Minister and Home Mi nister Gaikhangam has con demned in the strongest term the act of triggering bomb blast at Singjamei Chingamakhong which resulted in fatal ca sualties this afternoon Source The Sangai Express

Deputy Chief Minister and Home Mi nister Gaikhangam has con demned in the strongest term the act of triggering bomb blast at Singjamei Chingamakhong which resulted in fatal ca sualties this afternoon Source The Sangai Express

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Blast kills migrant workers, woman among 18 hurt

At least two non local people have been killed besides injuring 18 peo ple, including a woman, when a powerful bomb exploded at Singjamei Chingamakhong at around 5 Source The Sangai Express

At least two non local people have been killed besides injuring 18 peo ple, including a woman, when a powerful bomb exploded at Singjamei Chingamakhong at around 5 Source The Sangai Express

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Rajnath rings CM to query blast

Home Minister Rajnath Singh today called up Manipur Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh after a blast killed two persons in the state and asked him to ensure that the culprits involved in it do not go scot free Source The Sangai Express Press Trust of In…

Home Minister Rajnath Singh today called up Manipur Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh after a blast killed two persons in the state and asked him to ensure that the culprits involved in it do not go scot free Source The Sangai Express Press Trust of India

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No fear from BJP Govt at Centre Gaikhangam

Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee MPCC president and Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam stated on Thursday that Ibobi Government is still undisturbed and intact despite Congress’ arch rival BJP forming a new Government at the Centre Source Hueiyen …

Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee MPCC president and Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam stated on Thursday that Ibobi Government is still undisturbed and intact despite Congress’ arch rival BJP forming a new Government at the Centre Source Hueiyen News Service

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Governor, CM join Battle of Red Hill event

As a part of the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Imphal, World War II, an anniversary function of the Battle of Red Hill, also known as Point 2926 was observed today at Maibam Lotpa Ching, Nambol under the aegis of Ma nipur Tourism Forum and 2nd Worl…

As a part of the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Imphal, World War II, an anniversary function of the Battle of Red Hill, also known as Point 2926 was observed today at Maibam Lotpa Ching, Nambol under the aegis of Ma nipur Tourism Forum and 2nd World War Imphal Campaign Foundation Source The Sangai Express

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Chandel ADC member alleges, Chairman clarifies

Chandel Autonomous District Council ADC , Chairman Lhukhosei Zou has been accused of fraudulently withdrawing Council’s fund of Rs 58 Source The Sangai Express

Chandel Autonomous District Council ADC , Chairman Lhukhosei Zou has been accused of fraudulently withdrawing Council’s fund of Rs 58 Source The Sangai Express

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World No Tobacco Day observed

In con nection with the ‘World No To bacco Day 2014’ on the theme ‘Raise Taxes on Tobacco’, a commemorative event called ‘Free 30 Minutes for a Tobacco Free India’ was held today at the Lamphelpat office premises of Directorate of Health Services, Gov…

In con nection with the ‘World No To bacco Day 2014’ on the theme ‘Raise Taxes on Tobacco’, a commemorative event called ‘Free 30 Minutes for a Tobacco Free India’ was held today at the Lamphelpat office premises of Directorate of Health Services, Govt of Manipur Source The Sangai Express

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Battle of Red Hill recalled with awe inspiration

As part of the 70th anniversary of Battle of Imphal in Second World War, the 2nd World War Imphal Campaign Foundation and Manipur Tourism Forum MTF jointly organised the commemoration of the Battle of Red Hill Aka Point 2926 at Maibam Lotpa Ching,…

As part of the 70th anniversary of Battle of Imphal in Second World War, the 2nd World War Imphal Campaign Foundation and Manipur Tourism Forum MTF jointly organised the commemoration of the Battle of Red Hill Aka Point 2926 at Maibam Lotpa Ching, Nambol under Bishnupur district today Source Hueiyen News Service

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3 Inland Water Transport Complexes opened

The Inland Water Transport Complexes at Mayang Imphal, Thanga and Toupokpi Ningthoukhong, a joint venture of Transport Department and Loktak Development Authority LDA were inaugurated at their respective sites by Works Transport Minister, Dr Kh Rat…

The Inland Water Transport Complexes at Mayang Imphal, Thanga and Toupokpi Ningthoukhong, a joint venture of Transport Department and Loktak Development Authority LDA were inaugurated at their respective sites by Works Transport Minister, Dr Kh Ratankumar as chief guest yesterday Source Hueiyen News Service

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2 killed, 6 injured in Manipur blast – The Hindu

The Hindu2 killed, 6 injured in Manipur blastThe HinduAt least two persons were killed on the spot and six others wounded in a bomb blast on Thursday at Singjamei Chinga Makhong in Imphal West district. One of the injured is battling for life. Police s…


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2 killed, 6 injured in Manipur blast
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At least two persons were killed on the spot and six others wounded in a bomb blast on Thursday at Singjamei Chinga Makhong in Imphal West district. One of the injured is battling for life. Police sources said that the market shed where the bomb was …

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Manipur bandh called from 6 am today – E-Pao.net

Manipur bandh called from 6 am todayE-Pao.netImphal, May 29 2014: A 48-hour State wide bandh has been called by Ikok Ningthou Jatabung Semgat Sagat Lup Joint Action Committee formed against the firing incident at Lairoi in Mayang Imphal in Imphal West …

Manipur bandh called from 6 am today
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Imphal, May 29 2014: A 48-hour State wide bandh has been called by Ikok Ningthou Jatabung Semgat Sagat Lup Joint Action Committee formed against the firing incident at Lairoi in Mayang Imphal in Imphal West district on May 25 with effect from 6 am …

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Manipur bandh called from 6 am today – E-Pao.net

Manipur bandh called from 6 am todayE-Pao.netImphal, May 29 2014: A 48-hour State wide bandh has been called by Ikok Ningthou Jatabung Semgat Sagat Lup Joint Action Committee formed against the firing incident at Lairoi in Mayang Imphal in Imphal West …

Manipur bandh called from 6 am today
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Imphal, May 29 2014: A 48-hour State wide bandh has been called by Ikok Ningthou Jatabung Semgat Sagat Lup Joint Action Committee formed against the firing incident at Lairoi in Mayang Imphal in Imphal West district on May 25 with effect from 6 am …

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Bring Back our Girls

By Fabrice Etienne, Scott Furssedonn-Wood and Helen LaFave Last month, on the night of April 14, a group of militants kidnapped over 200 teenage girls from the Government Girls Secondary

By Fabrice Etienne, Scott Furssedonn-Wood and Helen LaFave

Last month, on the night of April 14, a group of militants kidnapped over 200 teenage girls from the Government Girls Secondary School in Chibok, Nigeria. In several videos released thereafter, Abubakar Shekau, who leads the terrorist organization Boko Haram based in northeast Nigeria, claimed that his group was behind the kidnappings. “I abducted your girls,” Shekau said, adding that Boko Haram was holding the girls and would “sell them in the market.” In his second video message, he uses them to attempt to bargain for the release of imprisoned Boko Haram members.

Boko Haram has been killing innocent people in Nigeria for some time and has kidnapped women and young girls in the past. The United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, New Zealand, and Nigeria have designated Boko Haram as a terrorist organization. In 2012, the U.S. government announced a seven million dollar reward for information leading to the arrest of Abubakar Shekau. Nigeria has also offered a $300,000 award for information leading to the capture of Boko Haram’s leader. By adding Boko Haram to the UN’s 1267 sanctions list, the United Nations Security Council has helped to close off important avenues of funding, travel and weapons to Boko Haram. The sanctions designation is the latest step in the international community’s long-term effort to help Nigeria counter this terrorist threat.

Inter-disciplinary teams from our three countries – France, the United States, and the United Kingdom – are working closely on the ground with the Government of Nigeria to combat this terrorist group and prevent future attacks. Canada, China, and other nations are also providing assistance. French President Hollande, with high-level representation from the UK and U.S., chaired a summit in Paris, dedicated to security in Nigeria, along with the presidents of Nigeria, Chad, Cameroon, and Niger, all of which share land borders with Nigeria. All the States agreed to assist Nigeria in developing a comprehensive strategy to address Boko Haram’s threat to the region by strengthening regional cooperation on counterterrorism, including intelligence sharing and border security.

The prolific online campaign #BringBackOurGirls has brought needed attention to this horrific crime. It has been tweeted over one million times by individuals and organizations including Amnesty International and UNICEF. British Prime Minister David Cameron and U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama, have been among the latest high profile dignitaries to throw their “social media weight” behind the campaign. The campaign has moved across Twitter timelines among people from all backgrounds who are indignant about the situation, and has intensified into a groundswell of support for the girls.

Like millions of people across the globe, we are outraged and stand in solidarity to speak out against the indiscriminate kidnapping of innocent school girls and the horrors of terrorism. This unconscionable act was committed by a terrorist group – grown men attempting to snuff out the aspirations of young girls by denying them the right to their safety, freedom, education, and dignity. The United States is providing ongoing counterterrorism support to Nigeria, including supporting it as a pilot country for the Global Community Engagement and Resilience Fund, which Secretary Kerry announced in September 2013. As President Obama has said, “… we are committed to doing everything we can to help Nigeria bring these girls home safely to their families.” President Hollande announced France’s willingness to provide support to the Nigerian armed forces through intelligence-sharing and trainings. Rafale airplanes based in N’djamena are mobilized to help with the search and rescue operations. French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius declared: “Something horrific and ignominious has been committed in Nigeria. In the face of such a situation, outrage is not enough. Both France and the other democratic nations must react.” The British Royal Air Force has deployed a surveillance aircraft to help with the search and British aid is already helping to educate 600,000 Nigerian girls, and has offered further assistance if required. British Foreign Secretary William Hague summed it up best when he said, “Using girls as the spoils of war and the spoils of terrorism is disgusting and immoral … It should show everybody across the world that they should not give any support for such a vile organisation.”

While we unequivocally condemn what happened in Nigeria, let us remember that this is not an isolated incident. This is a story we see every day as girls around the world risk their lives simply by pursuing their ambitions and dreams. It’s the story of girls like Malala Yousafzai, who spoke out for girls’ education in her community and risked being killed. Education is truly a girl’s best chance for a bright future, not just for herself, but also for her family, her nation, and all of humanity.

These girls embody the best hope for the future of our world. We are committed to standing up for them not just in times of tragedy or crisis, but also for their basic human rights. The courage and hope embodied by the Nigerian school girls, Malala, and many others like them around the globe should serve as a call to action. They deserve our commitment to ensure that they have the opportunities to reach their highest potential. Let all of us show a fraction of their courage in speaking up for their unconditional release, remembering the words of Dr. Martin Luther King: “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.”

(Fabrice Etienne, French Consul General, Kolkata (@FranceinKolkata); Scott Furssedonn-Wood, British Deputy High Commissioner, Kolkata (@DHCScottFW); and Helen LaFave, U.S. Consul General, Kolkata (@HelenCGKolkata)

 

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Child Rights and Churachandpur Chapter

A district level consultative meeting held in Churachandpur district opened up a wide forum deliberating on Juvenile Justice Act, Substance Abuse Act and the role that the media has to

A district level consultative meeting held in Churachandpur district opened up a wide forum deliberating on Juvenile Justice Act, Substance Abuse Act and the role that the media has to play specifically concerning the Acts. We must congratulate the organisers for executing such consultative meeting which is the crying need of the hour. Though Churachandpur Chapter of Manipur Alliance for Child Right is at a nascent stage, the organisation has been able to make some positive interventions in the district. Dealing with sensitive cases like child sexual abuse; which even involved cases of rape, intervention on corporal punishment meted out to school children, taking up stringent measures against domestic torture of girl child etc. The consultative meeting should be an ongoing exercise. Though the organisers have expressed their disappointment over the slim attendance of participants, we would say the number of attendance was optimal. An increase in the number of participants would have become a crowd. For a consultative meeting on a subject like child rights, it is important to get on hold to the right focus. We have seen many consultative meetings getting fuddled just because too many talking heads wish their voices to be heard. Giving little attention to what the previous speaker has said, another speaker would make a rambling speech repeating the same points. Precious time will get wasted, and you realise that a little progress has been made on the subject and the discussion. This was not so for the May 29 meeting at the District Training Center in Churachandpur.

During the meeting the role of the law enforcing agencies and that of the media were underscored by the professionals who are currently working in their respective fields. Quite essentially the nuances of the Acts were highlighted by rights activist. We would say this is where the crux of the consultation lies. Without understanding the working principal of the Acts, it is simply impossible to focus on the issue. There are legal technicalities which are not easy to understand, after all not every one of us is a legal expert. Most often the legal definitions and guidelines that appertain to the Act seem to nestle only in the ivory tower of the jurisprudence. And this is where the proactive role of the rights activists is called for. They should act as the vital link between the Acts and the common man, for whom the laws are being made. Consultations of this kind should be the beginning in this direction. For instance, the specificity of age of a juvenile which was raised by a lady participant is a case in point. Section 2(l) of JJ Act defines a juvenile as any child who has not yet completed eighteen years of age. Section 15(1) (g) of the same Act further mandates that a juvenile convicted of any offence can be sentenced to be sent to a special home for a period of three years, maximum and thereafter be released on probation. The 2012 Delhi gang rape case had bought forth the age issue. One of the accused, according to reports was a juvenile, who was the most aggressive during the act of the crime. There was widespread debate among the legal experts and rights activist as far as the Act is concerned. It is heartening to see such nuances were touched upon during the consultative meeting. The Alliance should further carry forward their work to the grassroots; at the community level and at the schools, where children spend time for their learning almost equally with the time they spend at home. Community leaders and schools authorities are some of the people who should be sensitised from time to time. There is a long road ahead for the Alliance. Please keep going.

 

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