August 28, 2014 – Page 2

Thoubal district applauds Government’s decision

Joint Non Government Voluntary Organisation, Thoubal District extends its heartfelt gratitude to the State and Central Government for its decision to establish the first ever sports university in the State Source The Sangai Express

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Communal assertion bad for Manipur society ATSUM

All Tribal Students’ Union Manipur ATSUM has strongly condemned the alleged physical attack on the executive members of KSO Chandel during the 24 hr Source Hueiyen News Service

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Resettlement bid fails

Altogether five individuals who were banished together with their family members from Leingangching S Laho village, Ukhrul district under Litan police station have not been allowed to re settle till date Source The Sangai Express

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Meet calls for AFSPA repeal to save Irom Sharmila

Under the banner of ‘Save Sharmila Repeal AFSPA, a mass rally cum public meeting was organised by Kshetri Chandam Leikai Women Development Association in collaboration with NALWWA , TAL, KWLWW, YWC, WCWA, NLNE and K Source Hueiyen News Service

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ILPS stir

All Tokpaching Meira Paibi and Women Development Organisation, Tokpaching organised a sit in protest cum meeting on ILPS implementation today Source The Sangai Express

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Moreh Fire Substation office in dismay

The office building including the garage of Fire Sub Station, Moreh, which was inaugurated by the then Family Welfare Minister Bijoy Koijam on April 17 in 2002, is now in a dilapidated condition with leaked roof giving way to rain water inside Source…

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ZUF chief pays rich tributes to Jadonang

The Zeliangrong United Front Chairman S Kamson, on behalf of the front and the Zeliangrong people, has paid rich tributes to the martyr and freedom fighter, Haipou Jadonang who was mercilessly executed on 29th August, 1931 by the British colonial Gover…

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Agreement inked for four new power projects

With a view to ameliorate the problem of power shortage in the State, the State Government and the North Eastern Electric Power Corporation NEEPCO have signed a pre implementation agreement Source The Sangai Express

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AMSU celebrates 49th foundation day

Forwarding a new resolution to participate in every issue concerning the State, the All Manipur Students’ Union AMSU held its 49th foundation day celebration today at AMSU office, DM College complex Source The Sangai Express

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NSS participants visit Sendra Bn of Red Shield Div

As a part of the 7th North East NSS Festival 2014 which is being organised at the Khuman Lampak Sports Complex, Imphal from August 21 to 29 by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India and the State NSS Cell, Government of Manipur, 300 NSS volunteers and 50 officials taking part in the festival, visited Sendra Battalion of Red Shield Division today Source Hueiyen News Service

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State Govt to bid Governor farewell today

After VK Duggal has called on President Pranab Mukherjee this afternoon, the State Government has started preparations for a farewell function in honour of outgoing Governor VK Duggal tomorrow afternoon Source The Sangai Express

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State seals pact with NEEPCO on 4 new Hydropower Projects

North Eastern Electric Power Corporation NEEPCO and Manipur Government today signed pre implementation agreements for taking up 4 Hydro Electric Power Projects in Churachandpur, Senapati and Tamenglong districts of the state Source Hueiyen News Se…

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CM Ibobi launches PMJDY

With Prime Minister Narendra Modi launching the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana PMJDY at the national level, Chief Minister launched the same scheme at the State level at Classic Hotel today Source The Sangai Express

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Vocational training for destitute women ends on positive note

A six month long vocational training programme for destitute women and girls for the year 2013 14 organized by Social Welfare Department ended at Welfare Training Institute, Takyelpat here yesterday Source Hueiyen News Service

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RIMS imbroglio BJP team apprises Union Health Minister

A delegation of BJP Manipur unit today called on Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan and submitted a memorandum Source The Sangai Express

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Three UG extortionists arrested

A team of District Police Commando, Imphal West arrested one active member of KYKL identified as Laishram Gandhi Meitei 28 S o L L Source Hueiyen News Service

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Manipur Guv V K Duggal Quits – The New Indian Express

Manipur Guv V K Duggal QuitsThe New Indian ExpressNEW DELHI: After nudged by the NDA government, Manipur Governor V K Duggal submitted his resignation to President Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday, becoming the ninth governor appointed by the previous UPA …

Manipur Guv V K Duggal Quits
The New Indian Express
NEW DELHI: After nudged by the NDA government, Manipur Governor V K Duggal submitted his resignation to President Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday, becoming the ninth governor appointed by the previous UPA regime to quit since the NDA came to …

Prohibitory orders in Imphal West district of Manipur

Prohibitory orders have been imposed in Imphal West district of Manipur in view of agitation by various social organisations demanding implementation of the Inner Line Permit System (ILPS) and withdrawal of the Armed Forces Special Powers (Assam and Ma…

Hunger Marchers’ Day and its Discontents

Artificial scarcity of rice created by traders in the State triggered intense agitation by students 49 years ago. The day of August 27, 1965 saw the martyrdom of four students,

Artificial scarcity of rice created by traders in the State triggered intense agitation by students 49 years ago. The day of August 27, 1965 saw the martyrdom of four students, who took part in the agitation. Every year, the All Manipur Students’ Union has been observing the day as the ‘Chaklam Khongchat Numit’. Artificial scarcity of rice was also the primary reason that triggered the historic 2ndNupilal of 1939 in the State. Today, abject hunger among the population of the State is not something very conspicuous. This rather happy state of affairs is not because food productivity has increased in the State over the years, notwithstanding farmers in the State using high yielding variety seeds for cultivation of rice and other food grains. Dependency on fertilizers has, at the same time, increased at an alarming rate. And every year, there is artificial scarcity of fertilizers, mostly created by section of unscrupulous traders, working hand in glove with various ‘social workers’. As if on cue, the elected representatives play the part of Good Samaritan, to the fertilizer-hungry farmers in these times of fertilizer famine. Even with the changes brought forth by modern agricultural practices, food-grain production in the state has never been able to meet its requirement. Self-sufficiency is still a mirage to the people of Manipur. The annual ‘Chaklam Khongchat’ seems to be addressing the issue of self-sufficiency, unfortunately, only at a superficial level. There could be exigencies of other pressing issues, which have made this specific superficiality to come to pass. Still, an increasing dependency on other States for food-grain and other essential commodities can no longer be overlooked. This dependency becomes stark and nakedly evident during economic blockades. Artificial scarcity of fuel can make people stand for hours in front of oil pumps for just a few liters of Petrol or Diesel. Prices of essential commodities would bear hard on the common people. ‘Chaklam Khongchat, today, is observed, every year, with the backdrop of the reality that petty politics on State highways can make people feel starved, anytime, at the drop of a hat. This is not to suggest that the observation should be used as a magic wand to wipe away all our insufficiencies with a single stroke. Rather, this is to emphasize that August 27 should be a day for critical scrutiny of the State’s productivity vis-à-vis its requirement and the way forward, without sidelining other issues.
During this year’s observation, a former president of the Union had drawn attention on the habit of splintering organisations, which impairs any mass movement in the State. Indeed, this has been an issue which has plagued most social movements, leaving room for public mistrust towards social organisations. May be, we have a case of too many generals and not enough army. Or, is it in our DNA, wherein splintering nature has been coded to give expression to this perversity. Once, a question was raised to a Western Classical musician whether there is any possibility of Manipur having orchestral concert of local musicians. The musician was skeptical, not because there is lack of talent. Western musical instruments are costly, yet they can be procured. The musician explained that Western Classical music gives utmost importance to the idea of harmony. In a concert, an ensemble of musical instruments performs what is asked of them, but with the intent to contribute to the harmony instead of disrupting it. The string instruments cannot overplay over the brass instruments, the same rule has to be followed by the wind instruments and the percussions as well. All in all, harmony has to be maintained. The musician said we have a critical deficit in this area. May be he is not wrong.

Leader Writer: Senate Kh

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Manipur — The land of 1000 dances – The Asian Age

Manipur — The land of 1000 dancesThe Asian AgeAmazing may not be the first word that comes to mind when you think of Manipuri. For many, the iconic floating costumes of the Ras-Leela, arms waving over bobbing skirts, are both a charming image and the…

Manipur — The land of 1000 dances
The Asian Age
Amazing may not be the first word that comes to mind when you think of Manipuri. For many, the iconic floating costumes of the Ras-Leela, arms waving over bobbing skirts, are both a charming image and the beginning and end of what is known about this …