Day: October 1, 2015

IMPHAL, Oct 1: The JAC of AMTUC AMGEO has said the Chief Minister`™s Secretariat had informed its president, secretary general on September 26 to have discussion on its 28 Point Charter of Demands following which, the president Dr M Rajendra Singh and secretary general, Purujit Lairikyengbam alongwith some office bearers had a thorough discussion on the demands.

A statement of the JAC said the Chief Minister pointed out about the financial crunch deduction of fund by the Centre from the current financial year 2015-16 in many sectors of centrally sponsored, central and state share and problem of fiscal deficit if the State government allots whole amount of DA/DR of the employees/pensioners. He also expressed about the government`™s inability to furnish utilization certificates, it said.

After a long and hectic discussion, the Chief Minister lastly accepted to clear the two doses of DA/DR of 17% wef October, 2015 and one more DA dose of 6% from April 2016, it said.

The JAC accepted unwillingly with the approach to clear some more important demands concerning about Casual/Muster Rolls/Work charged/contract employees etc. and its position and improvement to bring into regularization, Modified ACP along-with the enhancement of Fixed Medical Allowance for the pensioners from Rs. 300/- to Rs. 500/- per month and other remaining demands etc. it said.

Lastly, the JAC urged to consider all the remaining demands to clear within 3 /4 months. The discussion was ended with the Chief Minister`™s assurance to place the points before the Cabinet meeting which had to be held on the September 28, it said.

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CHURACHANDPUR, October 1: In a new positive development which will benefit the students community in Churachandpur district, the JAC Churachandpur has announced that schools in the district will be allowed to reopen from Monday.

It may be mentioned that students had been barred from going to their schools for more than 30 days now.

A press release issued by the JAC`™s information and publicity this afternoon, indicated that following a meeting of the JAC representatives and leaders of various village committees/ authorities and women groups, it has been resolved to make certain changes in their agitations schedule from Monday.

The main resolution of the meeting was to allow the educational institutes in the district to open till noon from the coming Monday and relaxation of bandh in the district from 5am to 2pm, it said.

It also said that dharna will be staged at the Lighthouse/ Sielmat Lamka, District Hospital, Police Station, Rayburn College from 5pm onwards and the concern VA and committee may make necessary arrangements to suit local needs and situation.

Meanwhile, it may be mentioned that education institutions in the district had remained closed for a month now worrying parents.

Some have also expressed that they want the JAC and the private schools association to exempt the students`™ monthly tuition fee as a majority of the parents cannot work during the month due to the prevailing situation.

They have also expressed that if the full fees cannot be exempted at least 50 percent should be as they also had to go without their salaries which has already taken a toll on their earnings.

Meanwhile, responding to an IFP query to reflect on the present educational scenario in the district, a 14-year-old class X student from Hiangtam Lamka, Muanniang (name changed), said she was not ready to attend her classes as the nine martyrs are still lying at the morgue.

She said she would like the educational institution to remain close and further admitted to have frequently taken part in the dharnas.

Meanwhile, in another development, the Zomi Council speaker and general secretary has issued a press hand out stating that the council has accepted the resignation of its chairman LB Sona on moral grounds for his decision to bury the bodies of the nine on or before October 6 which did not go well with the people.

It said vice president G Vungsuanthang will be in charge chairman of ZC until further order.

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IMPHAL, October 1: The Senior Citizens`™ Forum Imphal East today observed the International Day of Older Persons 2015 under the theme `sustainability and age inclusiveness in the urban environment`™ at the Multipurpose Community Hall, Wangkhei Keithel Ashangbi.

Older persons who were above the age of 90 years were honoured by presenting gifts at the function.

Hanjabam Nandakishor Sharma, a national awardee and Chungkham Birendra Singh, retd IAS attended the function as the chief guest and president respectively.

The function was also attended by Yaiskul MLA Elangbam Chand.

Former HOD of clinical psychology, RIMS Prof M Akshaykumar Singh, who is presently working as consultant at CMC Hospital, Koirangei spoke on the psychological problems of old age in the context of Manipur society.

He said the roads can no longer hold the traffic volume of the ever increasing vehicles in the State.

The pedestrians and especially the elderly people who can no longer drive vehicle or even cycle often find themselves walking in dangerous circumstances with no proper footpaths along most roads in the State, he observed.

The need of the hour is for the government to streamline the traffic rules and regulations, he said.

He warned of `Doctor shopping` in which patients check with one doctor first and the next day goes to another doctor and the following day to some other doctors and continues with the process and end up in a confusion after hearing different opinions from different doctors.

Avoid doctor shopping unless the doctor referred you to some other doctor who can treat you better, he said.

60 or 65 years is not very old these days, he said clarifying the general conception of people to consider a person who reaches the age of 60 or 65 as an elderly person.

Old people faces two types of problems one is physical and the other is mental which is again correlated, however, the degree of correlation may vary according to the person`™s lifestyle, he added.

Physical problems include lack of hearing senses, low visibility, tasteless tongue, etc. besides other non-communicable diseases like diabetics, heart problems etc., he continued.

The feeling of these physical illnesses can weaken them mentally and eventually lead to metal sickness like depression and other psychological problems, he added.

Moreover people living in Manipur are often exposed to very stressful life conditions, he said.

Giving some examples he said `We had suffered a lot during the ILP issue and now also it is not completely over yet. There also other problems like the flood and landslide leading to unavailability of cooking gas, petrol, diesel, and other essentials commodities.`

Intense stress leads to mental disorders like anxiety, sleep disorder, loss of appetite, increase in heart beat rate etc., he continued.

When a person comes down from the top to the worst in his life the person might fall into depression. This can be prevented if they continue to perform social contribution, he added.

We need to nurture them and find creative ways to involve the elderly people in our daily activities. Depression may lead to other mental disorder like Dementia or Alzheimer`™s disease, he said.

Alzheimer`™s disease is also a common problem when people gets old so when a person reaches this stage we should not argue with him/her, instead changing the topic is a better option and should always speak to them in a polite tone, he added.

If they forget something we should not argue but tell the same thing again politely and never accused them of anything.

Some kind of simple exercise is needed to maintain their body as well as to control stress. Yoga, Taichi and American oriented relaxation exercises are some common exercises that people practice, he said.

In urban lifestyle, lack of space is common, where the elderly people can do some physical activities like gardening, kitchen garden etc. so we need to find other means like taking them out on a picnic, visiting worship places, and other entertaining activities, he said.

They need to be reminded that they are still considered important in this society, he said.

Always check your BP and cholesterol level and avoid using cigarette, alcohol, he added.

Meanwhile, the day was also observed by Senior Citizens`™ Forum (Thokchom Leikai & Chongtham Leikai) as 4th Elders`™ Day Celebration at YWO ground, Singjamei Mathak Thokchom Leikai.

As a part of the day`™s function a one day legal awareness programme was also organized by District Level Services Authority, Imphal West in association with Senior Citizens`™ Forum sponsored by Manipur State Legal Services Authority.

The International Day of Older Persons 2015 was also observed at Tamenglong District Headquarter (Indoor Stadium) under the aegis of the district Social Welfare Office, Tamenglong with ADM Joseph Pauline as chief guest.

Ex-chairman ADC Tamenglong DM Nganthonang attended the function as guest of honour, while, DSWO N Jyotish presided over the function.

This year`™s theme of the observation is `Nothing for us without us`.

Gifts (umbrellas) were presented to more than 200 senior persons of the district during the function.

The day was also observed at the at Mini Secretariat Hall, DC Complex, Chandel District Headquarters today by the District Social Welfare Office, Chandel also observed the International Day of Older Persons 2015 under the theme `Nothing for us without us`.

S. Sambhunath Singh, Project Director DRDA Chandel; Pualhring Langhu, president District Sports Association Chandel and Deven Singh, District Information Officer, Chandel graced the function as the chief guest, guest of honour and functional president respectively.

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KANGPOKPI, October 1: The Kuki Inpi Manipur has been fully authorized to initiate dialogue with the Government of Manipur on the three Bills today by a joint meeting of several tribal organisations held at KIC Office, Tuibong, Churachandpur.

A press communique signed by Khaimang Chongloi, general secretary, KIM said that the Kuki Inpi Manipur today convened a joint meeting of Zomi Council, Hmar Inpui, Mizo People`™s Convention, Kuki Inpi Churachandpur, Vaiphei People`™s Council, United Zou Organization, Simte Tribe Council, Paite Tribe Council, Tiddim Chin Union, Thangkhal Tribe Union, Komrem Union, Thadou Tribe Council, Gangte Tribe Council, Mate Tribe Council and Joint Action Committee at KIC Office, Tuibong, Churachandpur.

He continued that the significant joint meeting had a thoroughly and threadbare discussion on the issues confronting the tribal people of Manipur and the violent situation while unanimously adopting various resolutions.

The joint meeting condemned in the strongest term the inaction of the Government of Manipur against the memorandum submitted by the Kuki Inpi Manipur on September 21 urging the Chief Minister to call back the Bills and place on his table for further discussion and reconsideration with participation of all stakeholders both from hills and valley communities, Chongloi added.

He further said that the joint meeting fully authorised the Kuki Inpi Manipur to initiate dialogue with the Government of Manipur on the three Bills and its related issues arising out of the Bills.

The joint meeting also agreed to extend unflinching support to the Kuki Inpi Manipur in the initiative added KIM secretary.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2015/10/kim-authorised-to-initiate-dialogue-with-state-on-bills/