Manipur News

JIRIBAM, November 11: Owing to not having enough space for keeping the Eri and Muga silks, the Jiribam Sericulture Office which is well known for producing these silks in the State has been converted into an egg preparation hall.

Concerned authorities have been providing a means of livelihood to several households by successfully undertaking various Eri and Muga silk cultivation projects in the State.

However, the poor infrastructure of the sericulture office in Jiribam subdivision poses a threat to the very survival of these projects.

T Sanjit, an official who is looking after the sericulture office, said there are more than 300 farmers who are cultivating Muga and Eri silks.

The total area of the Sericulture office used to be 13 acres but now it has been reduced to just about three acres after the remaining lands were claimed for the construction of a Sports Complex and PHED, he added.

The worms being kept in the Sericulture office are of Muga and Eri silks. The Muga worms are bought from farmers at Rs 1.50 apiece and the Eri worms at Rs 90 a kilo, he informed.

There are around 9000 Muga silk worms which are being kept for grainage and more than 350 Kgs of Eri silk worms, he said, adding the Muga and Eri silk worms are being stored at the same place as there are inadequate space for storing them separately.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/11/lack-of-space-puts-muga-and-eri-silk-cultivation-in-peril/

IMPHAL, November 11: “NK Sanajaoba was a person, who untiringly fought for the cause he believed in, and when we come to think of him; what stand out is his sincerity and honesty”, said, Dr L Chandramani.

This was stated by the former deputy Chief Minister of Manipur, during the observation of the 10th Lamyanba NK Sanajaoba Memorial Observation, which was held today at the Lamyanba Sanglen, Palace Compound Imphal, organised by the Lamyanba NK Sanajaoba Memorial Observation Committee.

Floral tributes and trumpet salute were paid, and a two minutes silence in honour of the departed leader was also observed on the occasion. A monthly journal “Lamyanba” which was started in the year 1972 under the editorship of Sanajaoba was also newly released today during the observation.

RV Mingthing, a former minister, who was also among the host of dignitaries, especially those who have been close with Sanajaoba, observed that during his life time, the departed leader was a good friend of many leaders of the hills in Manipur.

Prof Gangmumei Kamei, who was also one of the guests pointed out that Sanjaoba was a man who had great concerns for the welfare of the State.

He said Sanajaoba’s fight against corruption in the State has been exemplary, adding that Sanajaoba had worked tirelessly to bring unity and integrity among different communities of the State.

Dr Lokendro Arambam, president of the observation asserted that it is the duty and responsibility of the people of the State to follow his footsteps to bring equality, peace and unity among all.

The Lamyanba NK Sanajaoba Memorial Observation Committee presented a shawl and citation to all close associates of the former editor and crusader who were present during the function.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/11/late-sanajaoba-hailed-as-corruption-crusader/

IMPHAL, November 11: With the aim of creating mass awareness about the programs and policies of Prime Minister Narendra Modi led government, a five-day photo exhibition on the theme ‘Ek Bharat – Shreshtha Bharat’ kick-started today at Keinou High School in Bishnupur District.

According to a release, the exhibition which would continue till November 15 is being organised by the Field Exhibition Office, Directorate of Advertising & Visual Publicity (DAVP), Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India, Imphal.

Rolling the campaign into motion, W Homeshwore Singh, Pradhan of Keinou Gram Panchayat, who attended the inauguration program as chief guest, welcomed the various developmental initiatives undertaken by Narendra Modi led NDA government, the release said.

Appreciating the steps taken by Modi, W Homeshwore Singh said that India could well be a developed country even before 2020. He highlighted the various developmental projects initiated by Modi with the slogan ‘Minimum Government, Maximum Governance’. The Pradhan, along with other dignitaries later inspected the exhibition hall, it added.

Earlier, delivering the key-note address, Dr Gin Gangte, IIS, Field Exhibition Officer, DAVP, Imphal outlined the aims and purposes of the exhibition, the release further said.

Dr Gangte, in his speech said that the exhibition is a mass awareness campaign to let know the public about the programs and policies of Modi led government, it said.

Amongst the various initiatives undertaken by Modi, the Field Exhibition Officer specifically mentioned the upcoming Sports University in Manipur. He also appealed to the public to visit the exhibition so as to have a deeper understand about the programs and policies of the central government, the release said.

The inaugural program was presided by Smt Kh Leirentombi Devi, headmistress, Keinou High School, while N Somendro Singh, Up-Pradhan, Keinou Gram Panchayat and Smt L Sunitibala Devi, Member, Ward No 10, Keinou Gram Panchayat attended the program as guests of honour.

In the campaign, 37 exhibition panels were put on displayed. The exhibition hall will be opened for public from 10 am till 3 pm during the exhibition, added the release.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/11/ek-bharat-shreshtha-bharat-campaign-begins-at-keinou/

IMPHAL, November 11: The smaller committee on ILP which was formed from the delegates of all political parties will likely to submit their recommendation regarding the implementation of the Inner Line Permit System in the State on November 20.

This conclusion was reached in a meeting held at the official quarter of Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam from 2 pm to late evening today, said a source.

According to the source, the committee has work on the issue and will target November 13 to complete a working draft of their report.

The committee has prepared a draft copy on the ILPS issue which it believes can bring about a logistic solution in consultation with various experts. It further mentioned that the committee already has taken comments and opinions from legal experts and Academician in the past, the source said.

The committee will also enclose the finding from various other States, on the matter of how these States handle similar matters. This will include States like Himachal Pradesh and Meghalaya etc, he added.

The source further said that the committee will also seek the ideas of Indian constitutional experts to find out the legitimate means of implementing or enacting a law to prevent the indigenous people of Manipur from being marginalised in the face of unabated illegal influx of migrants into the State.

The committee is hopeful the complete final draft will be ready for submission to the Government by November 20, he added.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/11/political-committee-on-ilp-likely-to-submit-report-on-november-20/