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BISHNUPUR, August 13: As in other parts of the State, the Patriots Day was observed by District Administration Bishnupur at the district DC complex today with DC Bishnupur Bobby Waikhom attending as chief guest.

SP Bishnupur Thomthing Ngashangba; former Revenue Minister Kh Pulinkanta and several District Level Officers were also present at the observance function.

The observation started with display of salami salute by a team of Bishnupur District Police followed by offering of floral tributes at the portraits of those warriors who sacrificed their lives in the 1891 Anglo-Manipur War.

Irabot Celebration Committee, Irengbam also observed the Patriots Day at Irengbam Community Hall, Bishnupur district.

The observation function was graced by principal of Royal Academy of Law, Oinam I Jugeshwar as chief guest; retired headmaster of Modhumati High School I Samungou as president and retired headmaster of Irengbam High School as guest of honour.

Offering of floral tributes at the photos of Bir Tikendrajit and Thangal General and recital of patriotic songs by students were the main highlights of the function.

As part of the observation, Ningthoujam Loyanganba Meitei and N Malemnganba son of N Inao Meitei and Ahanbi of Irengbam village, who bagged medals in the national level Kungfu and Kick Boxing championships, were felicitated.

Mentors of the brothers and several officials including founder of Kung-Fu & Kick Boxing India Sifu Th Norendro; Black Belt 3rd Degree and National Referee Dr H Romen and Black Belt 2nd Degree and National Referee A Pintu Devi were also honoured.

The Patriots Day was also observed by Royal Academy of Law (RAL), Oinam at its campus wherein retired Captain O Sanajaoba; vice-chairman of Governing Body of RAL O Ibochouba Khuman and social worker G Gyaneshwar Sharma attended as chief guest, president and guest of honour respectively.

Patriots Day Observation Committee, Kha Potsangbam also observed the day with Zilla Parishad Member Th Dilip Meitei; retired Assistant Teacher S Kumar; Member of Nachou Gram Panchayat Th Damudhorn and social worker M Ibomcha attending as chief guest, president and guests of honour respectively.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2015/08/bishnupur-joins-in-observing-patriots-day/

IMPHAL, August 13: Stating that the government wants more suggestions from Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System (JCILPS) on the proposed draft bill to safeguard the indigenous people from the unchecked influx of outsiders into the State, deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam has made a fervent appeal to the representatives of JCILPS to join the next round of talk on August 16 evening.

In a statement issued to the media today, Gaikhangam who also holds the portfolio of Home maintained that the government is trying to pass a bill acceptable to the people in the Assembly within this month.

He asserted that the second round of talks between the government and JCILPS on August 12 was fruitful from the government perspective as a copy of the draft bill already prepared by the government was made available to the representatives of the committee during the talk.

Exclusion and inclusion of points in the draft bill were discussed during the talk but unfortunately any consensus on the draft bill could not be reached due to short duration of the talk, he said.

Acknowledging the cooperation of the committee in preparing a new bill acceptable to all sections of the people, the deputy CM admitted that the government was putting earnest efforts to pass a bill within August 15.

The government constituted Drafting Committee had submitted its draft bill to the government on August 3. The government was waiting for submission of a detailed draft from the side of JCILPS though the committee submitted a memorandum clearly mentioning all the points to be included in the proposed draft bill on August 10, Gaikhangam elaborated.

He assured that efforts are being put in to ensure that all the points adopted during a public convention held recently are included in the proposed draft bill.

The Dy CM in the statement reiterated that the Assembly had passed resolution on two occasions to implement the Inner Line Permit System in the State like in Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland but the Centre rejected it.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2015/08/govt-sends-out-feelers-for-next-talk-on-august-16-to-jcilps/

IMPHAL, August 13: A one day sensitization programme in relation with World Hepatitis Day 2015 was held today organized by Manipur Network of Positive People (MNP+) at its conference hall at Yaiskul Hiruhanba Leikai today.

MNP+ president L Deepak Singh speaking at the function said that he is HIV positive and was also suffering from Hepatitis C.

He did his treatment for hepatitis C about five years ago. During those days the treatment charges cost around Rs 6 to 8 lakhs and took around a year`™s time, he said.

In January 2015, some new medicines were introduced in the market which cut down the treatment cost and treatment period considerably and now it is something around Rs 60,000 to 80,000 with a treatment period of only three to six months depending on the condition of the illness, he said.

He said the side effects of the new medicines are also minimal.

More than 10 generic pharmaceutical companies are offering different kinds of medicines for treatment of Hepatitis C. But it is upto the individual to choose which company they prefer, he added.

W Ajitshwor, who has completed his treatment for Hep C also shared his personal experience and even showed a demo of how to inject the medicine during the programme.

He said many people who are suffering from Hepatitis C have a misconception about the treatment and its side effects because many have lost their lives during the treatment in the past.

He said it is not an easy thing to undergo this treatment as one needs to be mentally prepared for the side effects.

There is a misconception among the Hepatitis infected people and they discourage each other to undergo the treatment fearing the side effects, he continued.

He said the patient will need atleast one person to support him or her during the treatment and for him his better half has always been a great support.

He said sometimes even doctors and nurses commit mistakes while administering medicines however he tries his best to co-operate with them by doing his own research and consulting with the doctors about his findings.

Due to the frequent bandh and strikes in the State he was push to learn how to inject the medicines by himself, he added.

However he advised the people who were present at the programme not to do self medication but instead always consult the doctors first.

Some side effects he mentioned include anaemia, physical pain, headache and diarrhoea.

However he said the side effects might not be the same with other patients.

He said he had worked for almost 20 years in the field of HIV/AIDS and now he is retired however he would like to extend his help if anyone wants to know more about the treatment.

He said he has a Facebook page where he posted all the details including pictures about his treatment.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2015/08/mnp-programme-stresses-on-hep-c-treatment-issues/