Manipur News

NEW DELHI, November 16 (MIC): Manipur Pavilion at Indian International Trade Fair (IITF) 2014 at Pragati Maidan here showcased State’s typical handloom and handicrafts products produced by the co-operative societies and individual entrepreneurs representing two hill districts namely Ukhrul and Senapati and four valley districts namely Imphal East , Imphal West, Thoubal and Bishnupur of Manipur. Three hill districts namely, Tamenglong, Chandel and Churachandpur did not represent in the Trade Fair this year as the state Department of Commerce and Industry did not find any interested Societies or individuals from the districts for participation in the grand international event.

Manipur Pavilion in the ongoing India International Trade Fair at Pragati Maidan here drew the attention of the visitors for its unique Manipuri handloom and handicrafts items. Twenty seven Co-operative Societies and individuals from different parts of Manipur were taking part in the two-week long International Trade Fair organized by the India Trade Promotion Organisation commencing from November 14 as usual.

Ukhrul District Handloom and Handicrafts Co-operative Federation, Phungreitang and Amachi Handloom and Handicrfts Co-op Society, Khaiyaishat from Ukhrul district showcased handloom and handicrafts product of Tangkhul communities; and Handicrafts and Food Products Unit, T Khullen was the lone participant from Senapati dealing in Handloom and dry foods.

The 10 participants from Imphal East District were A Lukhoi H/L and H/C Co-op Society, Kongba Makha Nandeibam Leikai; Lamjing Thawan Association, Brahmapur Nahabam; New Checkon Ema Lairembi H/L and H/C Co-op Society, New Checkon; Heingang Panthoibi H/L and H/C Co-op Society, Heingang; Wash Group Industry, Koirengei Uram Thongkhong; B.K. Flute Industry, Brahmapur Nahabam; Lanchenbi Weavers Co-op Society, Bashikhong; Social Communities Women Welfare Association, Bashikhong Wangkhei Loumanbi; Lairikyengbam Leikai H/L and H/C Co-op Society, Lairikyengbam Mayai Leikai and Heikakmapal Multipurpose Co-op Society, Keibi Heikakmapal Awang Leikai.

Nine participants from Imphal West District were Pioneer Women’s Welfare Association, Keishamthong Laisom Leirak; Kali Women’s Development Welfare Association, Yaiskul Police Lane; Blooming Dale, Neikailong, Thangmeiband; Chaminashi Food Processing, Singjamei Thongam Leikai; ETA Centre, Langthabal Kunja Awang Leikai; Sega Road Maning Takhel Leikai Khadi and Village Industries Association, Sega Road Takyel Leikai; Irom Meijrao Women Weavers Co-op Society; Oriental Women Welfare Association, Uripok Tourangbam Leikai and Doll and Toys Making Industries, Chingamakha.

Sendra Road Women H/L and H/C Co-op Society, Moirang Sendra and Nupi Sintha H/L and H/C Co-op Society, Thinungei Makha Leikai represented Bishnupur District in the International Trade Fair.

Three participants from Thoubal District were Mukta Knitted Shoes, Kakching Moirangthem Leikai; Kakching Khunou H/L and H/C Co-op Society, Kakching Khunou and Moirangthem Pushparani Devi, Wangoo Mayai Leikai.

Apart from the private participants, the products of three Government organizations namely Sericulture Department, Manipur Development Society and Manipur Handloom and Handicrafts Development Corporation were also displayed in the Manipur Pavilion.

Rhythmic and colourful dances drawing from hills and valley of Manipur with fashion show on Manipuri fabrics at Lal Chowk Theatre, Pragati Maidan in the evening of November 24 this year on the occasion of Manipur Day Celebration at the 34th India International Trade Fair, 2014 will enthrall a large crowd again. Manipur Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam and Commerce and Industry Minister Govindas Konthoujam will be the Chief Guest and President respectively on the occasion.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/11/manipur-pavilion-showcases-varieties-of-manipur-handloom-handicrafts-products/

IMPHAL, November 16: Manipur stands top in the legal field in the entire North Eastern states of India said Deputy Chief Minister who also holds the post of Home Department of Manipur Gaikhangam.

He was speaking at the function organised by the High Court Bar Association of Manipur today to celebrate its 25th foundation day at the auditorium of the High Court of Manipur, Mantripukhri, Imphal.

The celebration was attended by Deputy Chief Minister of Manipur Gaikhangam, President High Court Bar Association of Manipur L Shyamkishwor Singh, Minister PHED I Hemochandra Singh, Advocate General of Manipur Th Ibohal Singh, Former Gauhati High Court Chief Justice RK Manisana Singh, Former Gauhati High Court Judge H Kaminikumar Singh, former Gauhati High Court Judge Maibam Binoykumar Singh, former Gauhati High Court Judge Mutum Binoykumar Singh, former Gauhati High Court Judge Asok Potsangbam, MLA Uripok A/c L Nandakumar Singh, MLA Keisamthong A/c L Ibomcha Singh and MLA Sagolband A/c RK Imo Singh.

Gaikhangam as Chief Guest of the function said that Legal awareness must be given to every citizen of the State. He said to be a complete citizen of a State a person must have legal awareness. “Human quality measures up to those who possess legal awareness” he added.

Deputy CM said Hill people attend the courts less as they are more bonded with their customary laws. He said legal awareness needs to spread to the hill areas much more.

He lauded the State bar members for extending their duty to render legal services.

Taking a jibe at the demand for dismemberment of Manipur by certain section, he said that the demand for Greater Nagaland by NSCN-IM shows lack of legal awareness. He continued that territorial boundaries are a legal matter of the modern kind and therefore the ongoing territory conflict in the State rose from a clash between this modern notion of boundary with those the traditional notion of boundary held by many communities.

Gaikhangam urged every citizen to have basic knowledge of law, so disputes are settled in just as well as scientific manner.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/11/legal-awareness-a-must-for-every-citizen-gaikhangam/

BISHENPUR, November 16: The All Manipur Students Union (AMSU), Imphal West district organised the first district level Mega Painting Competition on the theme “Human Rights Violation” at Johnston Higher Secondary School today.

Y Nabachandra Principal Imphal Art College, S Sobhachandra vice president AMSU Head Quarter Imphal and W Chaoba Devi Principal of the School attended the competition as chief guest, president and guest of honour respectively.

Around 100 students from schools across the state participated in the competition which was intended to spread awareness on “Human Rights Violation” amongst children.

The first prize of the competition was bagged by Wangthoi Angom Eden Public School, while L Rohit of Don Bosco higher secondary School and A Puja of Kendrya Vidyalaya Lamphel, bagged the second and third prize.

The AMSU Bishnupur District Committee also organised the first State level junior painting competition at Kiyamba Ningshing Shanglen Bishnupur yesterday.

The event was graced by Kh. Yaima ZEO Zone IV Bishnupur, S Open Luwang President of the District Committee, A Kameshwar District Social Welfare Officer Bishnupur, S Premchand co-ordinator and Networking Secretary AMSU Head Quarter, as chief guest, president and guests of honour.

S Bronson of Loyalam Public School, N Loyumba of JNV Bishnupur and O Suraj of Little Bird School Moirang bagged the first, second and third prizes with cash award of Rs. 2500, Rs. 1500 and Rs. 1000 and a citation each.

Ten consolation prizes of Rs. 200 each were also given away.

Meanwhile, the National Hydro Power Corporation (NHPC) also organised a State level painting competition under the theme “Save Energy” at the community hall of Loktak Power Station Churachandpur district yesterday.

S Somi of Child Development Junior High School Moirang, Ch Binika of Kendar Bidyalaya Loktak and H Laxmipriya of Loyalam Public School Moirang Khunou bagged the first, second and 3rd positions in category A.

S Robinson of Mother’s Pride Acadey Bishnupur, H Disan of Little Bird School Moirang and Lamginthang Singson of JNV CCpur bagged the first, second and third positions in category B.

The awards includes a cash prize of Rs. 20,000 (1st prize), Rs. 15,000 (second) and Rs. 10,000 (third) with a citation each.

While 10 consolation prizes of Rs. 2500 rupees and a citation each were also given away, one LED bulb, a school bag and cash prize of Rs. 1000 each were also distributed to all the participants.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/11/painting-contest-on-hr-held/

IMPHAL, November 16: The State journalist award for best editor for reporting National Integration and Communal Harmony was bagged by Ashiyo Hungyo editor Aja Tangkhul bilingual daily. The award was distributed on the occasion of National Press Day function at the Manipur Press Club building here today.

Recipients of other categories State awards were: Ksh Meghajit of Naharolgi Thoudang for Health and Hygiene reporting, Sapam Aruna of Sangai Express daily newspaper for Women and Children reporting, Longjam Arishrona of People’s Chronicle, R.K. Manisana of Poknapham daily newspaper for sports reporting, Rameshwar Puyam of Huiyen Landpao daily newspaper for Parliamentary reporting, Laishram Bijoy of Huiyen Lanpao daily newspaper for rural reporting, Meisnam Karnajit of Huiyen Lanpao for science and technology reporting.

Cash awards of Rs. 25,000 each, along with citations were conferred to the awardees.

Speaking on the occasion, the chief minister, Okram Ibobi, said Right to Information Commissioner Post’s is still lying vacant due to unavailability of Opposition leader in the House.

He further said that to appoint a Commissioner, the assent of the Chief Minister, the Cabinet and Opposition leader is necessary. However, due to the absence of an Opposition leader in the state Assembly, the delay in filling the post had become inevitable.

The All India Trinamool Congress Party was one of the largest opposition parties in the State, however due to the internal problem in their party, the status of the Opposition leader in the House has come under a cloud, he said, adding that PILs had also been filed at the High Court of Manipur against the government by various individuals regarding the vacant post and the High Court of Manipur had directed the government to fill up the post.

He assured that the vacant post will be filled as soon as possible to being transparency in governance.

Ibobi said that in a democracy, media plays an important role to ensure transparency so that there is live communication between the government and the people, so that development can result.

President All Manipur Working Journalist Union, AMWJU, Wangkhemcha Shyamjai lauded the awardees and also appealed to all to work hard and be sincere in their work, and not remain silent after getting such awards.

He said that in the State investigative journalist seemingly are unavailable, so it will be good to encourage investigative journalism amongst the younger lot of journalists.

In the afternoon session of the observation, a workshop on ‘Tansparency in Public Affairs: The Role of the Press’ was organised.

Pradip Phanjoubam, Group Editor of the Imphal Free Press moderated the session with paper presentation by M Saratchandra, senior Public Relation Officer of Manipur University and Dr Aribam Ibomcha Sharma, News Editor and Regional News Unit Head of All India Radio and DDK Imphal.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/11/ashiyo-hungyo-gets-best-state-editor-award-for-this-year/