Day: November 3, 2017

IMPHAL | Nov 4

Governor of Manipur, Dr. Najma Heptulla, conveys her heartiest greetings to the people of Manipur, especially the Sikh community, on the joyous birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Devji.

She highlighted that Guru Nanak Devji was a symbol of love, tolerance and compassion, in a release. His spiritual life and wisdom exudes universal brotherhood and service to humanity regardless of caste, colour or creed, it said. She urged the people of Manipur to join her in rededicating themselves to Guru Nanak Devji’s noble teachings which is about spreading love, warmth and care to the needy and suffering, and for a peaceful and prosperous Manipur, it added.

By A Staff Reporter

IMPHAL | Nov 3

The Maha Area Chiefs Association (MACA) today clarified that the reception ceremony of chief minister Nongthombam Biren Singh in Chandel tomorrow is organised by MACA and not by Chandel unit of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), as reported in local media.

The convener of the reception committee of CM in Chandel district, Stephen Ruwngkham in a press meet held at the Manipur Press Club, refuted that the report appeared in a local daily that reception ceremony of CM is organize by BJP Chandel Mandal was wrong and baseless.

He said that the efforts of MACA will be in vain if the reception is organised by the Chandel mandal as reported.

Stephen who is also the chairman of MACA urged the BJP Chandel Mandal to clarify on the matter prior to the scheduled reception ceremony failing which would result in low turnout.

The reception programme is organised for the chief minister who will be coming to the district for the first time after taking charge as the chief minister of the state.

The CM is going to inaugurate and lay foundation stones of several infrastructure for the district headquarter including the 50-bedded hospital, United College science laboratory, Ima market among others.

Chief minister Biren’s visit to Chandel is a part of the “Go to hill” initiative started by the new government to bridge the gap between hills and valley.

This is going to be the second cabinet meeting in the hill districts after first cabinet meeting held at Churachandpur on July 14.

The reception ceremony will be held at Maha Union High School ground after the inauguration of Maha Union Girls’ Hostel. The chief minister will head for the cabinet meeting at DRDA Hall on 3 pm.

By A Staff Reporter

IMPHAL | Nov 3

The Akhil BharatiyaVidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) Manipur today orgnised a sit-in-protest near Thau ground denouncing the recent incidents in Kerala, where 18 persons were killed by CPI (M) workers.

The objective of the protest according to ABVP was to draw the attention of the President through the governor of Manipur on the killing CPI (M) workers.

Speaking to media persons on the sideline of the protest, Narendra Sapam, state secretary ABVP said that the ABVP Manipur strongly condemned the incidents that are happening in Kerala by the CPI (M) workers.

ABVP all over India is organising a peace rally “KeralChallo” in Trivandum on November 11 against the ‘red Terrorism’ led by the CPI (M), he said.

He further informed 700 students from the entire Northeast including 150 students from Manipur will be participating in the proposed peace rally.

The ABVP Manipur accused the CPI (M), the coalition partner of Kerala government, for their involvement in most of these incidents.

In the past one year, several gruesome cases of attacks against ABVP workers have been reported from various colleges in the state of Kerala, he said adding that the government is not taking any steps to bring the culprits to the process of law.

The ABVP secretary also demanded that the cases of the recent political violence and murders should be investigated by the CBI.

IMPHAL | Nov 3

Education minister Thokchom Radheshyam Singh on Friday said that while educational institutions are the holiest places where youth from all religions come to learn and nurture their future, it is unfortunate that these institutions are constantly under the threat of encroachment by people living in and around them.

The minister said educational institutions belong to all the people and the society but are being manipulated for some personal gain. He said such things need to be stopped, and asked people to regard the buildings of schools, colleges and universities as the holiest places like temples, mosques and churches.

Singh was speaking as chief guest at the first Sin-Lang Fest, a three-day event organised by the BBA department of DM College of Commerce, Imphal. Since birth, man has to manage every step of life, and the best management in life can lead one to success, the minister said.

Parliamentary secretary Leishangthem Susindro Meitei said the fest is a practical for students to make themselves aware and gain experience in event management. He said the students also need to participate in events organised by other colleges and universities to develop their skills in this field.

Principal of D. M. College of Commerce said that such a festival is being organised to enhance the competency and skills of the students.

Newmai News Network

IMPHAL | Nov 3

Tamei headquarters based organizations alleged today that a cadre of Kuki Revolutionary (KRA) assaulted a church leader. The victim has been identified as one N Michael, Secretary of Centre Church (CC) Tamei headquarters, Tamenglong district.

Strongly condemning the incident, the Tamei Headquarters Student Union (THQSU), the Tamei Headquarters Youth Club (THQYC) and the Women Front of Tamei Headquarters (WFTHQ) alleged that the church leader from Tamei was assaulted in the evening of October 27 at Chalwa in full view of the public by a man who identified himself as a cadre of Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA). The Tamei based organizations said the church leader was returning home from Imphal by a bike when some men stopped him at Chalwa and interrogated him. 

There were altogether three persons involved in the whole ugly episode but it was one of the KRA cadres who assaulted the church leader,  the Tamei organizations alleged.

According to the Tamei based organizations quoting the victim, two of the three men identified themselves as those of KRA cadres.

They said that the KRA cadres asked the church leader so many irrelevant things. “According to the church leader, two of the three men identified themselves as those of KRA cadres,” the Tamei organisations added.

The Tamei based organizations then said that the church leader was detained till 10 pm at Chalwa from 7: 45 pm by the KRA cadres. He was kicked and slapped by one of the cadres but the people around the Chalwa village did not intervene, the Tamei based organizations rued. They also alleged that the KRA cadres threatened to shoot the victim in the head. The church leader’s wallet containing Rs 7800 and his mobile phone were taken away by the KRA cadres, the Tamei organisations further alleged.

The three Tamei headquarters based organizations then appealed the State Government to “tackle the menace of Kuki militants who are signatories of the Suspension of Operation (SoO)”. They alleged that people travelling along the IT Road are going through harrowing times as Kuki undergrounds harass the “innocent public”. The Tamei based organizations also appealed the Kuki civil organizations including the Kuki Inpi “to help in bringing order in the area”.

By A Staff Reporter

IMPHAL | Nov 3

Non-BJP opposition political parties appealed to the public to take part in the proposed “Black Day” observation due to be held on November 8 in protest against Demonitisation.

A press conference was held at Congress Bhawan with regards to the proposed “Black Day” observance wherein chairman of the observance committee, Gonvinda Konthoujam, informed that preparation for the protest demonstration has been completed.

He appealed to the public to take part in the protest to send a loud and clear message to the BJP that people can no longer endure the ill effect of the Demonitisation.

The BJP government set in motion Demonitisation with the objective to curb black money but it has miserably failed to achieve its goal, it contended.

Demonitisation has inflicted an adverse impact on the lives and economy of the country, he asserted adding that over 100 people have lost their lives as a result of Demonitisation.

Govindas opined that the future of the nation can be at stake if the BJP and its allies continue to be in power.

Convener of the observance committee and CPI leader, L Sotinkumar, said marking the “Black Day” a massive rally would be organize starting from Congress Bhawan till Shumang Leela Shanglen, Palace compound, where a public convention will be held.

He said many intellectual and think tanks will shed lights on the adverse impact of Demonitisation during the meeting and added that the opposition parties is expecting around 5000 people.

The observance committee comprises of Non-BJP opposition parties including INC, RSP, AIFB, BSP, CPI, NCP, AAP, JDS, AITC, CPM. 

The proposed “Black Day” observation in the state is a part of the nation-wide protest against Demonitisation organize by non-BJP opposition political parties.