August 18, 2014 – Page 2

JAC, Meira Paibis demand lifer for ‘rapist’

The JAC constituted against the alleged rape of a five year old girl by a man of her neighbourhood and local Meira Paibis have urged the authorities concerned not to release the rapist on bail but punish him with life long imprisonment Source The Sa…

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Kuki Women’s Union Sadar Hills elects new office bearers

Kuki Inpi Sadar Hills House of the Kukis conducted the Kuki Women Union Sadar Hills General Election cum Workshop at District Council Hall, Kangpokpi Source Hueiyen News Service

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Sangai, KLNP find saviour in WWF

The World Wide Fund for Nature WWF has assured all necessary assistance for preservation of Sangai, found in the floating sanctuary of Keibul Lamjao National Park KLNP and also for development of the park Source The Sangai Express

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ZU Tamei Zone chief clarifiess

Reacting to the news report in connection with formal settlement of Maram student assault case, Chairman of Zeliangrong Union ZU Tamei Zone Champonbou has clarified that mentioning his name as acting on behalf of the victim’s family to settle the sensitive issue was a concocted story without any foundation, just to confuse the mind of the people, thereby adding fuel to the fire Source Hueiyen News Service

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FATCYM objects

The Federation of All Tribal Youth Clubs, Manipur FATYCM has registered strong objection against the alleged inclusion of Scheduled Castes SC in the Tribal Affairs and Hills Department, according to its president R Source The Sangai Express Ne…

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Chandel hospital scripts medical history

For the first time in the history of the district, 8 major surgical operations relating to appendices, gall bladders, hernia, etc besides other minor operations have been conducted successfully at Chandel District Hospital Source Hueiyen News Service

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ATSUMES calls 24hrs bandh

The All Tribal Students’ Union Manipur ATSUM has called a 24hrs bandh in all the hill districts of Manipur from midnight of August 21 Source The Sangai Express

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IMC Councillors revolt

Imphal Municipal Council IMC is facing a tumultuous time as rebellion is brewing in the council as almost half of the Councillors are trying to reinstate the former Chairperson Source The Sangai Express Newmai News Network

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Nonlocal nabbed, ILPS stir continues

As a part of the ongoing ILPS movement under the JCILPS, the Yurembam Apunba Meira Paibi on August 16 last nabbed a non local who was said to be working at the Yurembam Power Grid for failing to produce identity proof and he was later handed over to Pa…

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Paite bodies decry selection of nonlocal

Expressing dismay over the selection of a native of Bihar, who is presently staying in Churachandpur town in the All India Pre Medical Pre Dental Entrance Test AIPMP 2014 under Manipur state quota, Paite Students’ Welfare Association today said issuance of residential, domicile and tribe certificates without meeting the existing local criteria is a matter of serious concern which can be construed as a blatant disregard of the rights of the state’s local communities Source Hueiyen News Service

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BJP questions Govt’s position

BJP Manipur unit has questioned the State Government’s position on the popular demand for enforcement of Inner Line Permit System in Manipur Source The Sangai Express

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Even after a year, ‘Silent Zones’ in Imphal remain meaningless

Even though the State Government had identified various areas of Imphal city as ‘Silent Zones’ since January 31 last year, non enforcement of the same by the concerned Department or authority has rendered the silent zone prohibitions meaningless Sour…

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KNO leader meets Rijiju, urges for political dialogue

Defence Secretary of Kuki National Organisation KNO Mr TS Haokip met Union Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju on August 16 in New Delhi and discussed on the much hyped commencement of the political dialogue between the two parties in the near fu…

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ATSUM factions unite on Reservation in Admission Act

A one day open discussion on implementation of Central Educational Institutions Reservation in Admission Amendment Act, 2012 was organized by Manipur University Tribal Students’ Union MUTSU at Manipur Press Club, Imphal here today Source Hueiyen…

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AR celebrates IDay with Samtal villagers

3 Assam Rifles of 28 Sector AR under the aegis of HQ IGAR South celebrated Independence Day with the villagers of Samtal Source Hueiyen News Service

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ILP crisis: Manipur BJP seeks white paper from govt – Times of India

The HinduILP crisis: Manipur BJP seeks white paper from govtTimes of IndiaImphal: Supporting the pro-Inner Line Permit (ILP) movement, BJP demanded that the state government produce a white paper on the number of migrants and foreigners in the state. T…

The Hindu

ILP crisis: Manipur BJP seeks white paper from govt
Times of India
Imphal: Supporting the pro-Inner Line Permit (ILP) movement, BJP demanded that the state government produce a white paper on the number of migrants and foreigners in the state. The party also asked the government to take up measures to check their …
BJP flays Manipur CM over ILP issueThe Hindu
BJP questions Congress' seriousness on ILPS issueKanglaOnline

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Talking about suicide and depression

Last week brought the news of the death in a case of suicide of ace comedian and actor Robin Williams. The immediate outpouring of grief over the death of the

Last week brought the news of the death in a case of suicide of ace comedian and actor Robin Williams. The immediate outpouring of grief over the death of the much loved and critically acclaimed artiste was later followed by news and revelations of run in with depression. It was irony at its most tragic twist for the man who had kept the laughs coming was battling a lonely fight that ultimately led him to take his life. The latest in the Robin Williams death is the actor being earlier diagnosed with Parkinson’s, a degenerative disease that attacks nerve cells in the brain, eventually leading to severe movement problems and restricting mobility, speech etc which has no cure. The actor did have earlier bouts of cocaine abuse and alcohol and his battles to stay sober were not only successful but became the gist of his various stand up comic acts and programs. But with Parkinson’s came the weight of depression, which as per the Amerian National Parkinson Foundation study is ‘part of the disease process itself’. It goes on to say that more than half of those with Parkinson’s suffer from clinical depression, which affects the quality of life more than the motor impairments of the disease.

Depression, a state of mind characterized by low self esteem, long spells or continuous bouts of low mood and loss of interest in life can be episodic i.e. based on certain incidences like meeting a failure in career or personal lives but when one cannot cope through the episodes and it becomes a pattern, it ends up affecting the physiological health of a person and becomes dangerous. For many who have to face the aspect of a life long affliction that does not have a cure yet but brings with it prolonged battles, as in the case of Parkinson’s, HIV and AIDS amongst others, suicide is almost like a side effect. Apart from chronic depression, there are various factors that contribute to suicide. We can see around us all too clearly that when major examination results are announced, there are instances of young students committing suicide or when young people are faced with the failure of a relationship. Often, people no matter what their age take the drastic step of taking their own lives at the thought of facing prejudice or social stigma but what probably makes it difficult to recognize suicidal tendencies is very often that we are all uncomfortable to talk about failures and the person is left all the more alone.

Unfortunately, mental health is not an area that is easily understood or accepted by the public at large and the stigma associated with talking of coping with them is such that consulting with mental health experts in itself is laughed upon and judged. The lack of studies notwithstanding, women who face domestic violence or constant verbal abuses in their marital relationships are easy prey to depression and suicide. But the societal pressure on women alone to cope with the demands of marital life mean that they continue to either face domestic abuse or fall prey to suicidal tendencies. Dowry harassment is also another huge factor contributing to suicides amongst married women going by reported cases. Huge financial losses and economic pressure in terms of major debts is another factor that contributes to a substantial number of suicides amongst poor farmers. But in India, the law is not too kind on people who have been driven to suicide as the existing Section 309 of the Indian Penal Code in fact awards a maximum punishment of imprisonment for one year for attempted suicide, thereby adding further on to the amount of baggage that led the person towards suicide. Thankfully, efforts are on to address this bit of Section 309 following recommendations from the Law Commission. But along with the laws, mindsets will have to change to prevent suicides and the first step would be to address depression in its advent.

Leader Writer: Chitra Ahanthem

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Remembering Chittaranjan

Ten years ago, student activist Pebam Chittaranjan laid down his life against imposition of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act, 1958 in the State. Chittaranjan self-immolated on August 15, 2004.

Ten years ago, student activist Pebam Chittaranjan laid down his life against imposition of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act, 1958 in the State. Chittaranjan self-immolated on August 15, 2004. Internationally acclaimed and national award winning film ‘AFSPA 1958’ directed by H Pabankumar is worth recalling, those familiar with the film cannot forget the last scenes of the 77 minutes long documentary film. Chittaranjan spoke on camera about his strong opposition against the Act, catching his breath in between words. Apparently the shot was taken when Chittaranjan was nearing his end, with burn injuries all over his body. This is not to valorise the act of self-immolation by the young activist, neither to initiate a debate on suicide. But this is to put on record the act of resisting the Act, which is still in imposition in the State today. Chittaranjan’s decision to self-immolate with fire may be extreme. Yet he was firm with his opposition even during the last minutes of his life. Here, it is important to recall that 2004 was a significant year in the protest history of Manipur against the Act. The alleged rape and killing of Thangjam Manorama by paramilitary forces on July 11, 2004 evoked widespread protest against the Act. Women activist disrobed themselves in front of the Western gate of Kangla, which was then occupied by the 17 Assam Rifles, in protest against the atrocities of the securities forces meted out to Manorama. They demanded punishment of the personnel who were involved in the act, and also shouted slogans against the security personnel to come and rape them. This was when Manorama’s body was still lying at the mortuary of the Regional Institute of Medical Science. Her family had refused to accept her body in protest. A few days later, activist of Manipur Forward Youth Front tried to self-immolate in front of the Chief Minister’s bungalow. Protest agitations were seen erupting at different corners of the State; this was in spite of the curfews which were imposed by the authority to control the situation. Chittaranjan’s self-immolation protest was very much part of the chain of events that have occurred. The then Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh had promised to replace the Act with a ‘human Act’. Assam Rifles was shifted away from Kangla as a symbolic gesture towards fulfilling peoples’ wish by the Government of India. A committee to review the Act, known as the Justice Jeevan Reddy Committee was instituted. Needless to say, the recommendations of the Committee was not made public, and it could have remained hidden within the confines of the Home ministry had not The Hindu published it for public scrutiny. The Committee has recommended for repealing the Act, no doubt about it. Yet the Government of India, it seems, has been trying to sweep aside the recommendations, which means the Act will stay. This is even more evident from the recent response of the Union Home ministry to the report submitted by Justice Hegde to the apex court, which inquired into alleged fake encounter killings by armed forces and police in Manipur. The ministry has defended the Act that ‘it provides the barest minimum legal protection to the security forces … and defended the protection to security personnel from local police and criminal trial’. It is left to be seen, whether the political parties, except Congress, which promised repeatedly to work towards removal of the Act would have anything to say on the matter. The civil societies, on the other hand should re-prioritise the issues in hand, for justice still eludes Manorama and her family, and many other families.

Leader Writer: Senate Kh

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Grenade threat

IMPHAL, August 18: Miscreant left a Chinese made hand grenade at the residence of a retired Superintending Engineer of Public Health Engineering Department (PHED) last night around 10.20 pm under

IMPHAL, August 18: Miscreant left a Chinese made hand grenade at the residence of a retired Superintending Engineer of Public Health Engineering Department (PHED) last night around 10.20 pm under Porompat Police station.

The retired engineer has been identified as Bramhacharimayum Khelchandra Sharma, 65, of Nongmeibung Seram Leirak.

Reports said that the bomb was found inside a polythene bag hung outside the gate of the residence.

Later, around 11.30 pm a team of police safely retrieved the bomb from the area.

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Rape accused remanded to six days police custody

IMPHAL, August 18: Maisnam Suresh Singh, 22, son of M Lokken Singh, accuse in the alleged rape of a girl at Ghari who was arrested on August 16 has been

IMPHAL, August 18: Maisnam Suresh Singh, 22, son of M Lokken Singh, accuse in the alleged rape of a girl at Ghari who was arrested on August 16 has been remanded to six days police custody by the duty magistrate, Imphal West district.

Meanwhile, both the accused and victim were conducted medical examination at the Forensic Science Medicine, RIMS.

It may be mentioned that the alleged rape had taken place around 1.30 on August 14, when the victim was taking a nap. The report said taking the advantage the accused sneaked into her room.

She was reportedly gagged using a pillow but in her struggle the victim kicked the wall which alerted the attention of the people sitting in the next room.

Soon after the incident, a joint meeting was convened by Ghari Apunba Nupi Lup, Ghari Youth Welfare Association, Ghari Youth Club in connection with the incident, at Ghari Maning Leikai Community Hall.