Day: September 11, 2017

Jiri News Network

JIRIBAM | Sept 11

The All Jiribam Road Transport Union (AJRTU) caught 46 non-Manipuris without proper papers of identification, while trying to collect tax and checking the loads of a truck in the area of Samupunbi Gularthol.

After hearing the news, secretary of Kangleicha Club Samupunbi, S. Chaoba Meetei, secretary of NCDC, Chingkoipung, N. Sadananda Meetei, secretary of JDO, W. Dinesh Meetei, secretary of AJUCA, Y. Ibomcha Singh, chairman of JCILPS, Jiri branch, M. Hemanta Mangang, president of AMSU, Y. Sanjiv Singh and secretary of AJRTU, S. Pratab Singh gathered together and probed the persons. It was known that the people are from Dhubri district of Assam and Bihar, who came to Jiribam to work for Triveni Company.

According to sources, most of the persons either have fake identity papers or no papers. Among the group, there were 26 minors in which one was only nine years old. Later, the persons were handed over Jiribam Police Station and the minors to Juvenile home.

IMPHAL | Sept 11

Three teachers of Lower Primary Madrassam, Haoreibi Makha Leikai have been placed under suspension respectively for shifting of school in a private building without the approval of higher authorities, non-reporting of the same and for not conducting regular classes.

Another three teachers of Thoudam Wangmataba Primary School have also been placed under suspension of being absent without informing the authorities, said a release.

During the recent visits made by the minister of education as well as education directorate officials, it has been revealed that some of the schools have deliberately not reported the non-functioning of schools to the concerned authorities, it said.

The suspended teachers are Md. Tamijur Rahman, Sitara Begum and Nilyma Khatun from Lower Primary Madrassam, Haoreibi Makha Leikai, Y. Irabot Sing, Md. Habibulah and Th. Jekendro from Thoudam Wangma Taba Primary School, it continued.

All concerned are advised to take care of their students effectively by smoothly running the schools, it further said. Any deviation from the expected duties of the teachers/ heads shall be viewed seriously, it added.

IMPHAL | Sept 11

The proposed indefinite bandh on September 11 in the 22 bridges along NH-37 between Barak to Phaithol road has been called off after the principal secretary, government of Manipur assured for disbursement of compensation of the 22 bridges through the deputy commissioner of Tamenglong. 

A release of the Social Welfare Forum (SWF) said the decision was taken by all the affected land owners and villagers in an emergency meeting convened by SWF today. The meeting further resolved to take more serious form of agitation in the region if the government fails to release the pending compensation of the bridges on the proposed state cabinet meeting to be held on September 13.

By A Staff Reporter

IMPHAL | Sept 11

Joint Action Committee against the brutal killing of Sadokpam Romesh, demanded investigation into the death of Romesh and punishment of all those who were found guilty in the case.

Speaking to media persons, convenor of JAC, Moirangthem Ingocha said Sadokpam Romesh (24) son of M. Tomba of Yairipok Chandrakhong was a good and polite youth. For the last two years he left home and joined Meipak workshop, a four wheeler workshop as a mechanic located at Malom Makha leikai to enhance family income.

He said on September 9 around 12.30 am on the charge of poultry theft and peeping at women’s room, Soibam Rabi Singh son of S. Gourabidhu and Soibam Chili son of S. Abungcha from Malom Makha leikai caught him from the gate of the workshop. After taking him to the house of Rabi he was beaten black and blue and dropped him at the gate of the workshop.

Owner of the workshop Maipak informed about the incident to his father Romesh after he was admitted to intensive care unit of Raj Medicity, North AOC, Ingocha added. Due to severe injury Romesh succumed to injuries today at the hospital.

Convenor of JAC further said a public meeting was held today against the brutal killing of Romesh at Yairipok Chandrakhong. After the public meeting a large number of people came in four Tata trucks to submit a memorandum to chief minister N. Biren Singh to investigate the incident and to punish the murderer.

In the memorandum the committee demanded punishment of the culprits involved in the incident. Proper compensation should be given to the family of the deceased and until the demands of JAC are not fulfilled intense agitation will be launched with civil society organisation.

Our Bureau

IMPHAL | Sept 11

The Telegraph Northeast Excellence Awards 2017 was awarded to Binalakshmi Nepram for her relentless work in the Northeast region of India. The award ceremony was held on September 7 at Guwahati.

Coordinator of Manipur Women Gun Survivors Network (MWGSN) received the award on behalf of Binalakshmi Nepram. The award is an exclusive platform to honour the dedication and perseverance of individuals who are visionary, creative and innovative to lead their respective states and the region towards growth and development.

A statement issued by the selection committee of award read “Binalakshmi was recognised and honored for continuously and selflessly striving to make the world a better place.” The committee also stated that women like Binalakshmi are working for various causes and issues concerning the society with exceptional commitment to her career and community.

In a statement issued by Binalakshmi, she said, “In honouring me, The Telegraph has honoured the women of Manipur and Northeast India”. She dedicated the award to the brave mothers of Manipur and Northeast India who through their sheer grit and determination have steered the course of the history of state and region in spite of over 60 years of armed conflict.

She vowed that she will be working with several women across Manipur and region to bring about much-needed change for peace and progress.

The awards were given out by CEO and MD of ABP Pvt Ltd, D.D. Purkayastha, vice-president of The Telegraph, Dhruba Mukherjee, chairman of the Public Accounts Committee of the Assam Assembly, Rajdeep Gowala and PWD minister Parimal Suklabaidya.

Born to parents Nepram Bihari and Yensembam Ibemhal, Binalakshmi Nepram hails from Sagolbandh Nepra Menjor Leikai. She is a poet, author of 4 books and is the founder of Manipur Women Gun Survivors Network and Control Arms Foundation of India.

She is the recipient of several national and internationally recognised awards for her work on women led initiatives for peace and downtrodden women survivors of armed conflict in Manipur and Northeast Region.