Day: October 30, 2017

KANGPOKPI | Oct 30

As observed in different government offices, departments and public sectors across the state, the Vigilance Awareness Week was observed today with the theme ‘My Vision-Corruption Free India’ at the conference hall of the DC, Kangpokpi.

The observance was commenced from today till November 4, focusing on the preventive measures to fight corruption, bring transparency and accountability in the functioning of the government and also to sensitise citizens on the ill effects of corruption.

Speaking on the occasion, deputy commissioner of Kangpokpi, T. Ranjit Singh stated that corruption is a deep rooted disease prevailing in the society and its eradication of corruption is much needed. He further stated that though it is difficult to eradicate corruption completely but to stand together against it is the need of the hour. Moreover, awareness of the ill effects of corruption should be effectively given to the people at grass-root level and the fight against it must start from home, he added.

The week-long observance was kicked off today with a pledge taking ceremony under the supervision of the DC, followed by reading out the message given by the honourable President of India against corruption. The programme was taken part by officials and staff of various government departments in the district.

By A Staff Reporter

IMPHAL | Oct 30

Manipur Pradesh Trinamool Congress (MPTC) today said that the party is firm on their stand in protecting the state’s territorial integrity and boundary.  The party reiterated its stand in reference to the development in the talk between the Government of India and NSCN(IM) in Dimapur on October 24.

In a press meet held at the party’s office at Mekola Kodompokpi Maning Leikai today, president of the party, Soraisam Manaoton said that the central leaders also will stand together with the state unit of the party on the issue.

“Safeguarding the state’s territorial boundary and territorial integrity is part of party’s manifesto and we will stand by it,” Manaoton added.

The party’s president also appreciated the Chief Minister Nongthombam Biren’s initiatives of organising an all-political party meet on October 28 to protect the state from disintegrating to give way to the Greater Nagalim cause of the NSCN(IM).

A consultative committee was formed on that day itself comprising all political parties of the state except for Naga People’s Front (NPF) to “preserve and protect the oneness of Manipur”.

Manaoton also added that people should raise their voice against any possible decision by the Government of India which may compromise Manipur territory. He also termed the framework agreement signed on 2015 suspicious as nothing about it is revealed till now.

He said that this is a big public issue and all political parties should sink their difference and fight together on the issue.

He also assured that the party would extent every possible help to safeguard the territorial integrity of the state.

The Dimapur talk between R.N. Ravi, India’s interlocutor and Working Committee of 6 Naga National Political Groups (NNPGs) indicated that the almost two decades long peace-talks may get a positive result soon.

By A Staff Reporter

IMPHAL | Oct 30

Social Welfare and Cooperation Minister Nemcha Kipgen said the shortage in infrastructure of the deaf and mute school will be look into by department. She stated this on the 33rd foundation day of The Government Deaf and Mute School held today at premises of the school, Takyel, Imphal West today.

Nemcha further said to ensure the welfare and development of the school the authorities concerned will take necessary steps to address all the grievances faced by the students and the school authority.

Citing the life history of Helen Keller, she encouraged the students to think positive in order to face the struggle of life. She also mentioned the great dancer of the country, Sudha Chandran who has become a celebrity today even though she is on artificial legs.

There are many people in the world with extra-ordinary skills and talents who are differently-abled people, she said.

Nemcha encouraged all to come forward and exemplify their hidden talents and be recognised by the world.

She appreciated the teachers for imparting extracurricular knowledge apart from classroom academics, teaching the students the value of the indomitable sacrificing spirit so that the students can ultimately stand on their feet with self-confidence, as good citizens of the country.

“As a Nodal Department, Social Welfare department is taking all efforts in coordination with other departments to convert the various provisions of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 into real practice” she asserted.

As a part of the programme, students who successfully passed out in the high school leaving certificate 2016 and 2017 and also the best teacher for the year 2017 were facilitated with gifts and cash awards.

State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities, R.K. Kumarjit Singh, Joint Director, Social Welfare, Surrender A. Shishak, Headmistress, The Government Deaf and Mute School N. Kalpana Devi, attended the function as president and guests of honour respectively.