Manipur News

IMPHAL, November 4: A cease-work strike of Imphal Municipal Council employees demanding revised pay under the Sixth Pay Commission entered the second day today.

The strike has been called by the Imphal Municipal Employees Union, IMEU.

Speaking to IFP in this regard, a spokesperson of the union said their demand was first made in December 2013.

Some months back, an agreement was signed between the IMC chairperson, executive officer and the union assuring to meet the demand, however, the agreement is yet to be turn into action till date, he said.

Now, the union is being told that since there is no money to bear the revised pay under the sixth pay commission for the IMC employees, the authorities will issue an order to provide the revised pay only when there is enough fund, he continued.

However, even the order is yet to be issued, he lamented.

The cease-work strike has been launched against the indifference of the authorities and will be continued until their demand is met, he said before adding that the union has altogether 216 members including sweepers with regular post.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/11/imc-employees-ceasework-strike-continues/

IMPHAL, November 4: Association of the Tiddim Road Commercial Vehicle Transport Society (ATRCVTS) has sought intervention of the State government regarding the ban of winger service along Tiddim Road.

Speaking to media persons in Imphal, secretary of the society, M Oken said a JAC formed in connection with an accident at Ningthoukhong area occurring on September 30 evening has banned passenger service of the Tata Wingers along the route since October 31.

He said a case was registered regarding the incident with the concerned police, and an investigation is on.

Statements of various individuals including that of the association’s president, secretary and time keeper have also been recorded, he continued.

Owing to the ban, passenger service along the road has been greatly hit, especially the Tata Winger services along the Imphal-CCpur, Imphal-Thanga, Imphal-Moirang, Imphal-Wangoo and Imphal-Kumbi routes, he said.

The government is urged to bring a solution to the issue and end the impasse at the earliest, he said.

The association is ready to support every action of the police in finding the culprit who is still at large, he said.

Unless the government intervenes in the matter as appealed and bring a solution, the association would be compelled to launch its own agitations, he continued.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/11/passenger-vehicle-body-calls-for-govts-intervention-against-ban-on-service/

IMPHAL, November 4: Manipur Islamic Publication released six books which are translations from Islamic texts into Manipuri, in a function at the Manipur Press Club here today.

While speaking on the occasion, Manipur Advocate’s Legal Services Organisation general secretary Rabi Khan said that Quran is not only for the Muslims but is meant for all of mankind.

He further said that even the Muslim society is not well aware of the importance and value of what is contained in the Quran and that is why a number of crimes and several others issues are prevailing in our society today.

It is high time for the Muslim society to learn the good ideas in the Quran, he adds.

He also appreciated the translator who produced such a book in the service for the society with great dedication and sacrifice.

The names of the books are Sachcha Deen-1 written by Afzal Huissain and translated into Manipuri by Md Abdul Barik, the Purpose and Duty of the Muslim Ummah written by Maulana Sayyid Abul A’le Maududi translated by Muhammad Nurul Islam, the Golden Necklace-1 written by Mateen Tariz Baghpati and translated by Arshad Khan, Islam Calls You written by Abdullah Adiyar and translated by S M Islam, Islam for Children written by Ahmad Von Denffer and translated by Md Abdul Barik and Virtuous Women-1 wriiten by Mateen Tariq Baghpati and translated by Md Abdul Barik.

The book release function was also graced by Professor Janab Khan, retired additional director education (U), United Manipuri Muslim Women Development Organisation president Anwari Nurjahan , Chaoyaima Higher Secondary vice president Nurul Islam, Public Hospital director and Thambal Academy founder Md Wahazuddin.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/11/manipuri-translation-of-islamic-texts-released/