Day: November 26, 2014

IMPHAL, November 26: The Additional Advocate General, Manipur, Khwairakpam Nobin Singh was sworn in as a Judge of High Court of Manipur on November 26 at a solemn function held at the Auditorium of Manipur High Court, Imphal.

According to a release of the Secretariat, the Chief Justice of Manipur High Court, Justice Laxmi Kanta Mohapatra administered the oath of office to the newly appointed Judge.

The swearing in ceremony was attended by, Chief Minister of Manipur, Okram Ibobi Singh, Judge of Manipur High Court, Justice N Kotiswar Singh, MLA, Kh Devendro Singh, chief secretary, PC Lawmkunga and senior officers from civil and police of Manipur government, judicial officers and members of Bar etc, it said.

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IMPHAL, November 26: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will spend half an hour at BJP, Manipur Pradesh office at Nityaipat Chuthek during his one and half hour stay in the State capital on November 30, general secretary (administration) of the party M Ashnikumar told media persons today.

Speaking to media persons at the party office, the general secretary who is also the in-charge of the reception committee for the Prime Minister said the PMO has confirmed that the Prime Minister will spend some time at the party office.

The Prime Minister will reach the party office at 4:30 pm before leaving for Kohima at 5 pm, he said.

During the brief visit, the Prime Minister will be received by the State party president and other party leaders including presidents of the party`™s Mahila Morcha and the Yuva Morcha, he continued.

The issues confronting the State including road transport, agriculture, education, etc. will be highlighted to the Prime Minister, he said.

The State police force under the watch of the DGP has already started taking up security measures for the high-profile visit, he continued.

It has been confirmed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be touching down at the Imphal Airport by 2:30pm or 3pm, he said.

He further appealed to people of the State to welcome Narendra Modi.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/11/pms-brief-halt-plan-at-bjp-state-office-confirmed/

JIRIBAM, November 26: The foundation day of the Lakhinagar Apunba Meira Paibee (LAMP) was commemorated at Lakhipur Sub-Division, Cachar, Assam this morning.

Speaking as the chief guest, All Assam Manipuri Women Meira Paibee Co-ordinating Committee, Assam president Soubam (O) Jayenti Devi said the leader among the Meira Paibees is usually someone who can serve others with a sense of sacrifice while urging the Meira Paibees of Lakhinagar to do whatever they can to make the place develop and earn the respect of other people.

Urging people to help the inhabitants of the sparsely populated village, she said that the people of Lakhinagar shouldn`™t feel discouraged and always be willing to take on challenges.

She also rallied others to join in the efforts to help develop the village and urged the civil organisations in neighbouring Jiribam, Manipur to help the Lakhinagar villagers in their times of need.

In his welcome and keynote address at the first commemoration of the women`™s body, LAMP advisor Arun stressed on the need for people to work together as the Meitei village situated near Jiribam is facing a lot of difficulties.

Among the invitees, Jiri Ima Meira Paibee Apunba (JIMPAL) advisor B Sharat Sharma in his speech described Meira Paibees as `Commandos of a locality` and lay stress on the various challenges they have to face in this fast changing world.

He also emphasised that a leader of any Meira Paibee organisation cannot become one without having a sense of sacrifice.

During the function, an 11 member executive body was also elected today. The new office bearers will serve for three year tenure. Kshetrimayum Subhasini Devi and Epham Shila Shani were elected the president and general secretary respectively.

Subhasini Devi presided over the function while JIMPAL president Huirem (O) Mema Devi, Jiri Development Organisation (JDO) president Mutum Hemanta Mangang, All Assam Students`™ Union (AAMSU) president Seram Herajit Singh and All Manipur Students Union (AMSU) District Committee, Jiribam president Yengkhom Sanjit Singh were the guests of honour.

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IMPHAL, November 26: Family members of a prisoner lodged at the Sajiwa Jail, who were informed today of his death yesterday, have claimed the death to be custodial in nature.

Family members identified the prisoner as Laishram Nanao alias Shipa, 20, son of L Ingocha Singh of Top Awang Leikai. He was arrested in March this year on charges of stealing and drug abuse, they said.

They continued that the family was informed this evening by the Porompat Police that Nanao had died yesterday at JNIMS and that his post mortem would be conducted tomorrow. They were asked to attend the examination.

The father of the deceased said he had been happy that his son`™s health was improving after staying inside the jail.

He said they used to visit him at the jail every Saturday, but all of a sudden, the police arrived with the message of his death.

The family has been told only today after his death that Nanao was admitted at the JNIMS some three-four days ago, he alleged.

Demanding justice, he said they had visited the police station to file a complaint but have been denied and that the cause of death cannot be confirmed till late this night.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/11/family-of-dead-prisioner-claims-custodial-death-in-sajiwa-jail/

JIRIBAM, November 26: All passenger vehicles plying on the Jiribam-Imphal and Jiribam-Tamenglong routes stopped their service after a blockade was launched by four student organisations from today`™s midnight.

The All Manipur Student`™s Union (AMSU), District committee, Jiribam; Democratic Students`™ Alliance of Manipur (DESAM), Local Council; Manipur Students`™ Front, Special Branch, Jiribam; and Kangleipak Students Association (KSA), Jiribam Branch have imposed the blockade in protest against the government turning a blind eye to their demands.

However, the railways and trucks continue their service as they were escorted by security personnel.

The bandh called along the National Highway affected normal life as counters of passenger service providers remained close.

However, no untoward incidents were reported today.

Security personnel are being deployed to provide security cover on either sides of the National Highway in Jiribam.

It may be recalled here that the students`™ bodies had demanded the government to fill in the vacancies of 148 teachings staffs in Jiribam including primary school and graduate (arts and science) teachers, and lecturers.

However, the selection list published on September 9 appointed only 125 teachers that included seven teachers who were found to have furnished fake documents.

As a result, there are still 30 vacancies of teaching staffs in Jiribam. The students`™ bodies launched the ongoing blockade after the government failed to appoint the 30 teaching staffs within November 20, the deadline they had set.

The students`™ bodies in Jiribam have been urging the State government to appoint the required teaching staffs in the sub-division when the academic session resumed this year.

However, the government is yet to appoint all the required teaching staffs even as the year is drawing to a close. It clearly indicates the indifference of the government towards the plight of the students in Jiribam, lamented the student bodies.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/11/blockade-affects-normal-life-in-jiribam/

IMPHAL, November 26: Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Sigh seems to be planning to siphon off a huge sum of fund during the establishment of the National Sports University in the State and as such forcibly acquiring land from the poor farmers at Yaithibi Loukon, Manipur People`™s Party president N Sovakiran said today.

A team of the party accompanied by a group of media persons visited Koutruk Sabal and Harao Lok Ching where the locals have welcomed construction of the sports university unlike at Yaithibi Loukon where the government is facing stiff resistance against land acquisition for the construction.

Sovakiran speaking to the media wondered how the State Chief Minister and his cabinet overlooked the welcome at these places and settle for Yaithibi Loukon where there is stiff opposition.

The Centre considering the sporting talent of the State and spirit of the sports players of the State has given an opportunity to establish a sports university and the State government should select a site where there is no opposition to the construction, he said.

Unfortunately, the government has decided upon a site which has created widespread agitation and opposition, he continued.

At the same time, Koutruk Sabal and Harao Lok Ching have been overlooked by the government, although the government will not have to pay any land compensation as the people are ready to donate more than the required acres of land, he asserted.

Koutruk, Senjam Khunou & Senjam Chirang Development Organisation general secretary, N Aram Singh said soon after getting reports of the government searching a site for the construction of the university, the organisation had submitted a proposal to the State government for construction of the university in their area and had even met with the Chief Minister.

Highlighting that the place is just about 15 km from the Imphal, he said the government will not have to worry for water supply, electricity and security if the university is constructed there.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/11/mpp-questions-governments-insistence-on-yaithibi-loukon/

IMPHAL, November 26: The 111 km long under construction railway line along Jiribam-Tupul-Imphal has 46 tunnels together running a total length of 54.5 kms.

The longest tunnel will measure 10.75 km and lies on the Tupul-Imphal stretch of the line, according to an information brochure available in the Northeast Frontier Railway booth opened at the Manipur Sangai Festival 2014.

According to the brochure, the railway line will have altogether nine stations of which the stations at Khongsang, Noney and Imphal are said to be important stations. The others will be at Dholakhal, Kaimai Road, Haipo Jadonang (Kambiron), Thingou, Tupul and Haochang Road and the total cost of the project is said to be Rs 5996 crores.

At the same time, the proposed railway bridge no 164 near Noney with a pillar height of up to 141 meters will become the tallest Girder Rail Bridge in the world.

According to the brochure, the existing rail bridge of Mala-Rijeka viaduct along the Belgrade-Bar railway line in Europe is recorded as the tallest with pillar with a height of 139 metres at the moment. The length of the proposed bridge no 164 is projected to be 703 meters and is targeted for a March 31, 2016 completion.

The foundation stone of the under-construction railway line was laid by the then Prime Minister of India Manmohan Singh in November 2004 with the view to provide better connectivity to the hilly State of Manipur and to bring accelerated economic development and inclusive growth in the State.

Approximately 5000 skilled manpower are employed at work site in 60 locations and 66 percent (physical) of Jiribam-Tupul is said to be completed as of September 30, 2014.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/11/111-km-long-jiribamimphal-railway-line-to-have-46-tunnels/

IMPHAL, November 26: Despite much opposition against the construction of the proposed sports university at Yaithibi Loukon witnessed over the last few days, a group of organisations have declared their unstinted support to the construction of the university at the selected site.

Contrary to the claims of the 44-Yaithibi Loukon Affected Land Owners`™ Association, the Yaithibi Khunou Joint Farming Co-operative Society Ltd and Wangjing Tentha Kendra Development Committee have come forward with their support for the government decision to construct the university at Yaithibi Loukon.

The 44-Yaithibi Loukon Affected Land Owners`™ Association has been opposing the proposed construction of the university at Yaithbi Loukon, lodging several agitations including a two-day bandh along the national highway and a mass rally which had turned violent, wherein several police personnel were injured.

Meanwhile, 44-Yaithibi Khunou Joint Farming Co operative Society Ltd called a press conference at the Manipur Press Club supporting the government on the issue.

Speaking to media persons, secretary Elangbam Rajmohon Singh said there is no objection to the construction of the university from the actual pattadars of the said site.

He said the construction of the university at 44-Yaithibi Khunou will not affect Sora village.

The site identified for the university belongs to 44-Yaithibi Khunou, and the area is under the jurisdiction of SDC, Khongjom, Thoubal Block and Tekcham Gram Panchayat area of Wangjing Tentha constituency, he claimed.

Sora village has no rights over the said site, except for a few villagers who had encroached upon parts of the Khasland in the area and are now claiming their stake, he asserted.

The leaders of the recent agitation against the university construction at the site are under the influence of some politicians who are out to gain political mileage out of the issue, he continued.

In fact, the original land owners or the pattadars of 44-Yaithibi Loukon have not joined the agitation, he said.

The genuine pattadars have already submitted the necessary documents related to the affected area to the concern authority of the Thoubal DC, he said.

He further thanked the NDA government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi for considering Manipur as a sports power house and granting the construction of the sports university in the State.

He declared that the Yaithibi Khunou Joint Farming Co-operative Society Ltd and Wangjing Tentha Kendra Development Committee will extend full support to the construction of Sports University at the 44 Yaithibi Paddy Field and request all concern to initiate construction immediately.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/11/yaithibi-loukon-associations-invalidate-opposition-to-sports-univ-express-support-to-construction/

By R Lester Makang

UKHRUL, November 26: Although Ukhrul district is rich in natural resources, the people continue to have poor income generation and it is time to ensure prosperity for the whole populace of the district.

This was stated by Ukhrul DC Hrisheekesh Modak while inaugurating the 8th Exhibition cum sales as Chief Guest here at TNL Ground on Wednesday. The three day exhibition extravaganza is being organised by UDCRMS / NERORMP (IFAD) Ukhrul to promote indigenous produces of the district.

He said that the district is naturally endowed with rich flora and fauna but despite this, the people continued to receive poor income and it was imperative to improve the economic condition of the denizens of the district.

” Of course, there some enterprising individuals in the district who are successful,`™ he continued adding `But they should not be the exception and we must ensure prosperity for all.`

He then stressed upon the need to secure ample livelihood for all the people while also advocating preservation of land and forest and assured to extend assistance in ensuring livelihood of the people from his side.

In his welcome address, project manager, UDCRMS. Ukhrul Tychius Vashum called upon the people to promote the culture of crop cultivation as practised and handed down by our forefathers.

`We must continue to keep alive the tradition of our forefathers who taught us to sow seeds for our livelihood,` he pleaded.

Products on display was by a team of female students of the Sentinel College, Ukhrul, while traditional chanting and trumpet display was brought by Shimkhayei Vashum, an elder from Talui village.

DC Modak also released a book titled `Agronomic practices under NERCORMP `during the inaugural ceremony, after which he cut the ribbon and inspected stalls put up at the venue. Vote of thanks was toasted by Ningreingam KH. Business Dev. Officer, UDCRMS, Ukhrul.

Altogether 37 SHGs and departmental units are participating in the mega event. A wide variety of indigenous agricultural produces were put up at all the stalls and brisk business could be seen as a large crowed of buyers thronged the venue to make purchase of their favourite items.

Meanwhile, as part of the event a team of UDCRMS / IFAD Ukhrul along with media persons today inspected various sites including Longpi pottery and Lunghar pea cultivation which are being sponsored by IFAD Ukhrul.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/11/ukhrul-dc-calls-for-prosperity-of-the-people/