Day: November 6, 2017

By A State Reporter

IMPHAL | Nov 6

Chiang (Liangmei) Students’ Union today complained about the irregularities of mid-day meals in Langmei High School and for exempting two lecturers from attending school since July 28.

President of Langmei Students Union, Poujengdinbou Newmai told IFP that mid-day meal was served at the school only for two days for 2017 session.

He said it is to their surprise that such governmental scheme which is supposed to be delivered every working day was served only two days for a whole academic year of 2017. The students are deprived of the fundamental right as per Right to Education Act, 2009, he alleged.

Poujengdinbou also said that classes XI and XII Arts are handled by only two teachers in the school and the terminal examination for 2017 was conducted without History and Political Science subjects.

A memorandum was also submitted to the education minister on November 3 by the student body urging the authority concerned to look into the matter and take up necessary actions against the default teacher according to RTE norms 2009.

By A Staff Reporter

IMPHAL | Nov 6

Chief Engineer-1 (National Highways ) Nongmaithem Noren has assured that the potholes which have been reported not to be repaired along the Imphal-Churachandupur highway will be completed by this month. Addressing media persons in this regard at PWD office located at Khuyathong today, he said that the repairing of potholes have been held up due to the incessant rain.

He said that the department had inherited an unfortunate legacy of of unfinished work and the department will finish the unattended pothioles along the airport route highway as soon as possible.

He also lamented that that the positive work of the department has not been highlighted in the media and only certain lapses which have occurred due to environmental situations have been blown out of proportion.

By A Staff Reporter

IMPHAL | Nov 6

The Giving Tree, an environmental conservative organisation that provides performance and event venue, is bringing a new dimension to Manipur’s state tourism festival this year.

Sangai Khunung Festival, which will be an authentic village fair, will be held as part of Sangai festival from November 21 to 30. With theme titled ‘Taking the festival’ to the villages of Manipur and to their hearts; it aims to bring an opportunity for people in villages of Manipur to interact with visitors and show them the richness embedded in their villages – its people, culture, its field, stream, traditional way of living and livelihood. Sangai festival is a favourable platform to showcase these potentials.

Sangai Khunung Festival will be a junction of ideas, skill and wisdom; an arena where rural meets urban, and vice versa. The basic principle is to take the festival to the villages of Manipur, which in entirety will mean – bringing the visitors to the villages.

The festival will be organized by The Giving Tree with full support and participation of Matai villagers. Village representatives and the Giving Tree team had several consultations discussing minutes of the festival. The Matai Village Authority and the management team will coordinate the festival.

This particular event will help bridge the gap of connecting values of our ethnic past with present youth, and exchanging the experience of village lifestyle with the urban visitors.

Matai Village in Luwangsabam assembly constituency will be the ‘Khunung destination’ for this year. Matai is a small village of 280 households, with a population of 1150 people, approximately. Located at a distance of 8kms from Kangla Gate towards North on AH1 (NH-2),  it is a pleasant 15-18 minutes drive from Kangla Gate, which takes the visitors to this village settlement where the Langol hill range surrounds the periphery from three sides.

Indigenous games, bird-watching, nature’s trails, camping, folk based music, dance and theatrical performances, film-screening, art-installations, flea-market, village area tour, village area fair, panel discussions, will be highlights of this event.

Matai Village – situated in the foothill of Langol Hill Range; offers a scenic setting for the main events, for which the village community halls will be used for certain theatrical performances. It is expected that the warm hospitality at the home-stay will be a gratifying experience for the visitors.

The Giving Tree family is a group of young enterprising motley crew with creative and constructive ideas for a futuristic Manipur. The team plans to spread this event across the villages of Manipur in the long-run.

Line up for folk music will be Guru Rewben, Laihui, Sampaa, Atingkok to name a few. Other performances will be Sumang leela, khongjom praba and khulang Eshei.

By A Staff Reporter

IMPHAL | Nov 6

MAHUD minister, Thaonaojam Shyamkumar Singh today said that a loan disbursal office at Ngariyal Chingkhong will be inaugurated on November 20 for the people of Imphal East, especially of Andro region to ease the process of availing loans from Imphal city. This office will give awareness on various loans and schemes of the government particularly for women.

He was speaking as the chief guest at the one day awareness campaign on handlooms and handicrafts delivery and Mudra loans at Lai Manai Multipurpose Hall, Yairipok.

The minister said that there will be no development if there were no women and for the welfare of women who have helped themselves by engaging in handloom and handicrafts, there are different schemes given by government. He urged the women to avail these schemes and loans such as Mudra loan, for these will improve earnings and encourage them to work qualitatively.

He said this awareness programme will give local women an opportunity to explore their talents and idea regarding possible business opportunities. He also said that more loans under various schemes will be given after the identification of beneficiaries is made. He also appealed to the loanees to pay off loans on time so that a cordial relationship is maintained between the bank and the loanees.

Altogether, 1,250 cards were distributed to women weavers of the constituency today.

Shyamkumar also said that loans will be available to the locals of Andro constituency from the new office which is due to be inaugurated in the last week of this month. He also assured the locals that the Imphal-Yairipok road will be blacktopped soon while observing the problems faced by the commuters.

Project Manager (H/L), district handlooms and textiles, Imphal east district, P. Meenakumari Devi, lead district manager, UBI (Imphal East and Ukhrul), Seikai Singsit and other officials of the district handlooms and textiles office, Imphal east district, Prorompat attended the function as presidium members.

IMPHAL | Nov 6

Legends tell everything, Meiteis and Anals has inseparable centuries-old bond and close connection. During an undisclosed pre-historic era, Ibudhou Wangbren Khana Chaoba, the Meitei deity, who manned the southern frontier of Manipur, dared to compete with strong Anal youths to claim the hand of Shangnu Shanghra (also known as Shangkhurembi), the only daughter of Anal chief Mongyam Ngamba.

It is widely believed among the Anals and the Meiteis that Ibudhou happily settled with the beautiful lady after coming out victorious in the competition.

Centuries have passed and civilization gone, but this legend never gets ruined with the passing of time. It still remains in the rich folklore of Manipur with relics believed to be connected with the legend are still standing tall as testimonies at a picturesque place known as Hungke-pa in Anal Khullen village in Chandel district.

Chief minister N. Biren’s maiden visit to Chandel district headquarters recently, this legend came forth once again with a new vigour when Anal Naga Taangpi (ANTA) requested him to develop a tourist resort at Anal Khullen to commemorate the inseparable age-old hill-valley relationship.

Chief minister, who has championed in forging hill-valley ties, while speaking at a grand reception function attended by thousands of people of different communities at Chandel’s Maha Union Ground on November 4 declared that his government would leave no stone unturned in developing the sacred site no matter how much money it required.

Within 48 hours, N. Biren announced through the media that Rs. 2 crore had been earmarked by the government for the said project. 

Speaking at the same function, N. Biren said, “I was almost in tears when I went through the memorandum submitted by Anal Naga Taangpi. The Anal body requested me to develop the sacred site of Ibudhou Wangbren at Anal Khullen. We can’t overlook such realties and common history that we share together.”

Disclosing that the request was made in a memorandum of the apex Anal body, the Chief minister pointed out that the representation merits attention because it traces our forefathers, and history tells that hill and valley people have common ancestors.

The Chief minister said that his government’s ‘Go to Hills’ slogan is a sincere effort towards identifying the cause of hill-valley divide and resolve all forms of discord through understanding and egalitarian development.

“We can’t solve any problem without going to the root cause”, he opined.

Biren contended that he takes the request as an effort to trace the common forefathers of hill and valley people. “We can’t be united if we don’t know about our ancestors”, he added.

The Chief minister invited the Village Authority of Anal Khullen to meet him and discuss the details of the proposed project.

ANTA’s memorandum said, “We the Anal tribe are one of the most populous tribes in the district, also having firm relationship with the Meitei brethren from time immemorial when ‘Wangbrel’ God of water had a nuptial ties with Anal damsel called Shangnu Shanghra of Anal Khullen village where till now the monolith and some Anal legend still exist. We propose you to construct a tourist resort at Anal Khullen with proper pucca roads for better connectivity from Chakpikarong and Chandel district headquarters.”

Anal Khullen is located at a distance of around only 20 km from Chandel district headquarters. The village can be reached from Chakpikarong as well. The road distance from Chakpikarong to Annal Khullen is around only 8 km.

Expressing hope that Ibudhou Wangbren’s sacred site would become a tourist destination in the near future, N. Biren said that promotion of eco-tourism is a must at places like Chandel, where people’s hospitality is so fine and the landscape is serenely beautiful.

The Chief minister, who also holds Tourism portfolio, stated that many tourism projects are in the offing across the State including Chandel district. The State may earn huge revenue if tourist destinations are developed, he opined.

IMPHAL | Nov 6

Legends tell everything, Meiteis and Anals has inseparable centuries-old bond and close connection. During an undisclosed pre-historic era, Ibudhou Wangbren Khana Chaoba, the Meitei deity, who manned the southern frontier of Manipur, dared to compete with strong Anal youths to claim the hand of Shangnu Shanghra (also known as Shangkhurembi), the only daughter of Anal chief Mongyam Ngamba.

It is widely believed among the Anals and the Meiteis that Ibudhou happily settled with the beautiful lady after coming out victorious in the competition.

Centuries have passed and civilization gone, but this legend never gets ruined with the passing of time. It still remains in the rich folklore of Manipur with relics believed to be connected with the legend are still standing tall as testimonies at a picturesque place known as Hungke-pa in Anal Khullen village in Chandel district.

Chief minister N. Biren’s maiden visit to Chandel district headquarters recently, this legend came forth once again with a new vigour when Anal Naga Taangpi (ANTA) requested him to develop a tourist resort at Anal Khullen to commemorate the inseparable age-old hill-valley relationship.

Chief minister, who has championed in forging hill-valley ties, while speaking at a grand reception function attended by thousands of people of different communities at Chandel’s Maha Union Ground on November 4 declared that his government would leave no stone unturned in developing the sacred site no matter how much money it required.

Within 48 hours, N. Biren announced through the media that Rs. 2 crore had been earmarked by the government for the said project. 

Speaking at the same function, N. Biren said, “I was almost in tears when I went through the memorandum submitted by Anal Naga Taangpi. The Anal body requested me to develop the sacred site of Ibudhou Wangbren at Anal Khullen. We can’t overlook such realties and common history that we share together.”

Disclosing that the request was made in a memorandum of the apex Anal body, the Chief minister pointed out that the representation merits attention because it traces our forefathers, and history tells that hill and valley people have common ancestors.

The Chief minister said that his government’s ‘Go to Hills’ slogan is a sincere effort towards identifying the cause of hill-valley divide and resolve all forms of discord through understanding and egalitarian development.

“We can’t solve any problem without going to the root cause”, he opined.

Biren contended that he takes the request as an effort to trace the common forefathers of hill and valley people. “We can’t be united if we don’t know about our ancestors”, he added.

The Chief minister invited the Village Authority of Anal Khullen to meet him and discuss the details of the proposed project.

ANTA’s memorandum said, “We the Anal tribe are one of the most populous tribes in the district, also having firm relationship with the Meitei brethren from time immemorial when ‘Wangbrel’ God of water had a nuptial ties with Anal damsel called Shangnu Shanghra of Anal Khullen village where till now the monolith and some Anal legend still exist. We propose you to construct a tourist resort at Anal Khullen with proper pucca roads for better connectivity from Chakpikarong and Chandel district headquarters.”

Anal Khullen is located at a distance of around only 20 km from Chandel district headquarters. The village can be reached from Chakpikarong as well. The road distance from Chakpikarong to Annal Khullen is around only 8 km.

Expressing hope that Ibudhou Wangbren’s sacred site would become a tourist destination in the near future, N. Biren said that promotion of eco-tourism is a must at places like Chandel, where people’s hospitality is so fine and the landscape is serenely beautiful.

The Chief minister, who also holds Tourism portfolio, stated that many tourism projects are in the offing across the State including Chandel district. The State may earn huge revenue if tourist destinations are developed, he opined.

By A Staff Reporter

IMPHAL| Nov 6

In an agitation against non-declaration of viva voice result, the Joint Action Committee for All Manipur Police Constable Civil Male Viva Voice Completed Candidate 2016 10+2 Fresh Batch today declared to impose bandh on November 10 from 5 am to 5 pm.

Speaking to media at Manipur Press Club today, the general secretary of the committee, Chanambam Manichandra said that the dateline of declaring their result was on November 4 but the authorities concerned did not declare on the said date and remained deaf to the demand. The general strike will be imposed by the JAC to show discontentment with the negligence of the government, he added.

He said that on August 18, the JAC went to CM bungalow in order to take an appointment of meeting with the chief minister, however, the JAC was told to come on August 23 and discuss the matter along with CM, N. Biren Singh and OC, Shubon of Imphal police station. But unfortunately the JAC failed to meet them.

The JAC finally submitted their memorandum on October 22 stating that if the authority concerned did not declare their result before November 4, the JAC will be imposing bandh and blockade for three days continuously, said Manichandra.

By A Staff Reporter

IMPHAL| Nov 6

In an agitation against non-declaration of viva voice result, the Joint Action Committee for All Manipur Police Constable Civil Male Viva Voice Completed Candidate 2016 10+2 Fresh Batch today declared to impose bandh on November 10 from 5 am to 5 pm.

Speaking to media at Manipur Press Club today, the general secretary of the committee, Chanambam Manichandra said that the dateline of declaring their result was on November 4 but the authorities concerned did not declare on the said date and remained deaf to the demand. The general strike will be imposed by the JAC to show discontentment with the negligence of the government, he added.

He said that on August 18, the JAC went to CM bungalow in order to take an appointment of meeting with the chief minister, however, the JAC was told to come on August 23 and discuss the matter along with CM, N. Biren Singh and OC, Shubon of Imphal police station. But unfortunately the JAC failed to meet them.

The JAC finally submitted their memorandum on October 22 stating that if the authority concerned did not declare their result before November 4, the JAC will be imposing bandh and blockade for three days continuously, said Manichandra.

IMPHAL | Nov 6

Biramangol College Teachers’ Association (BCTA) has provided clarifications regarding the allegations made by a proscribed organisation in the local dailies today.

What has been stated about the failure to create a governing body of the college for the last three years is true, said a release. However, it has been the wish of BCTA that a governing body of the college be created, it said. Many appeals have been made before to the directorate of education (U) by BCTA to bring an agreement between the opposing parties and create the governing body, the release further said. Many press releases have been also published regarding the matter, it continued. Unfortunately, the directorate expressed the inability to come to decision due to an existing case, it added.

IMPHAL | Nov 6

Thokchom Sanathoi Singh, son of Th. Shyam Singh, Class XII, JNV Bishnupur, has won the 1st prize of the debating competition held on November 5, at Kangla.

A release said, meanwhile Haobijam Geetanjali, daughter of H. Dhiren, Class XI, MECI and Ningthoukh Nobin, son of N. Lakpati, Class XI, Johnstone Higher Secondary School won the 2nd and 3rd prize, respectively.

Along with the above positions, 5 consolation prizes were also handed out, it said. The debate was organised by All Manipur Working Journalists’ Union under the sponsorship of MAHUD Department, the release continued.  “Imphal Sahaar Lu-nanna Thamnabagi Thoudang (Daita) Ashi Sarkargini” was the topic of the debate competition, it added.

By A Staff Reporter

IMPHAL | Nov 6

The sub-divisional officer, Imphal West has decided to carry out eviction of encroachers who occupied government and public lands around the deputy commissioner office complex.

According to sources, an official team led by SDC, Imphal West (Central) had recently conducted enquiry during which the team has ascertained that a total of 35 unauthorised shops and other establishments were found around the DC office complex, Lamphelpat by encroaching the public land which includes pan shops, grocery shops, office of BJP, Lamsang Mandal, tea stalls, rice hotels and rice mills.

The court of the sub-divisional officer, Lamphel, Imphal West has served notice to all the owners of the shops and establishments to appear before the said court on November 13 to give reasons as to why the standing structures should not be removed as it would be directed by the court.

IMPHAL | Nov 6

Haomee Research Guild opposes STDCM’s demand for Meitei community’s inclusion or conversion to scheduled tribe (ST) category, said a release from vice-chairman S Robin.  

The release added that the executive committee of the guild feels there might be some hidden agenda behind the demand.

Asking the state government not to entertain the “unacceptable demand”, the guild said STDCM should respect the rights of tribal people and refrain from building any tension with a contentious issue.

By A Staff Reporter

IMPHAL | Nov 6

The High Court of Manipur today has directed the authorities of Regional Institute of Medical Science (RIMS) to submit reports on the alleged irregularities as complained by one of the PG students of the institute to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) recently.

The single bench of the High Court, acting chief justice, N. Kotiswar has taken up Suo motu PIL case under PIL no. 37 of 2017, based on the recent news report about the same complaint published in the local dailies.

During the hearing of the case, the court has directed to constitute three members committee for the thorough investigation of the case and submit the report to the court and has fixed November 20 for the next hearing.

IMPHAL | Nov 6

 As a pledge to keep Imphal city clean, All Manipur Working Journalists’ Union (AMWJU) in co-ordination with Manipur Police undertook a cleanliness drive within and around the vicinity of Manipur Press Club.

 A release said, under the supervision of director general of Police LM. Khaute IPS, the initiative was led by AMWJU president, Wangkemba Shamjai and City Police Station officer in charge, Sudhir.

AMWJU expresses their gratitude to City Police Station OC, Sudhir and all the police personnel who participated in the cleanliness drive, it said.

IMPHAL | Nov 6

NHPC will organise a state-level painting competition on national energy conservation day on December 14 at Raj Bhavan, Imphal.

Held under the aegis of union power ministry’s bureau of energy efficiency (BEE), the competition will have two categories. Category A will be for students from fourth to sixth standard and category B for seventh to tenth standard.

The objective is to propagate the message of energy conservation among the public as well as various sectors of the economy.

Governor Najma Heptulla will be the chief guest at the event, which will begin at 9:45 am. Guidelines issued by BEE can be found on https://beeindia.gov.in.

By A Staff Reporter

IMPHAL | Nov 6

Six days long campaign and observation of Swachh Bharata Mission under IEC, 2016-2017 was kicked off today with a mass rally by the Lilong Imphal West Nagar Panchayat in Lilong Chajing area.

Speaking to media, vice chairperson of Lilong Imphal West Nagar Panchayat, Saram Sanatombi said that the main theme of the mission is to keep the society clean to prevent from harmful diseases and pollution.

He continued that as part of the campaign, painting, debate and essay competition will be organised for the students from Classes I to X.

THOUBAL | Nov 6

Manipur Muslim Mirror (MMM) distributed edible materials to the children of families under Below Poverty Line (BPL).

The children were given foods under the nationwide food drive campaign of Starland Foundation and MMM covered the areas of Lilong Haoreibi Chandakhong, Haoreibi Makha Leikai Salam Manung, Haoreibi Mayai Leikai, Hayellabuk and Irong. The same campaign was also carried out at Hatta and Kshetrigao of Imphal East district.

It may be mentioned that Starland Foundation is a Delhi based NGO and initiated another nationwide campaign earlier on the need of education for children, for which a drawing completion was organised by MMM under the theme ‘Shades, Colours of Humanity’.