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IMPHAL, Sept 6: The United Naga Council had expressed gratitude to Kuki Inpi Manipur; Zomi Council; Hmar Council; Hmar Inpui; civil society organizations of Sadar Hills; Thadou Youth Association (GHQs); KSO-SH; TSA-SH; Motbung Area Women Union and local clubs for their support and cooperation physically to the call of 48-hour chakka/total bandh on National Highways from September 3 midnight against the three bills and two resolutions passed by the State Assembly on August 31.

In a statement, the UNC also expressed appreciation to all the district apex organizations, tribes Hohos, Naga frontal organizations, regional district/tribe organizations, political parties, church leaders and general public who had supported the democratic and peaceful bandh.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2015/09/unc-appreciates-bandh-supporters/

IMPHAL, Sept 6: The United Naga Council had expressed gratitude to Kuki Inpi Manipur; Zomi Council; Hmar Council; Hmar Inpui; civil society organizations of Sadar Hills; Thadou Youth Association (GHQs); KSO-SH; TSA-SH; Motbung Area Women Union and local clubs for their support and cooperation physically to the call of 48-hour chakka/total bandh on National Highways from September 3 midnight against the three bills and two resolutions passed by the State Assembly on August 31.

In a statement, the UNC also expressed appreciation to all the district apex organizations, tribes Hohos, Naga frontal organizations, regional district/tribe organizations, political parties, church leaders and general public who had supported the democratic and peaceful bandh.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2015/09/unc-appreciates-bandh-supporters/

LAMKA, September 6: The JAC Churachandpur convened an emergency meeting today at its information centre KKL complex and resolved that its decision to reopen schools from Monday in the district which was announced yesterday has been retracted.

A statement of the JAC said it would like to clarify its previous day statement that `schools will re-open as usual from Monday`™ has been withdrawn taking into account the volatile situation and mounting pressure and request from the parents/ guardians.

It said the schools will remain closed till further announcement from the JAC and the daily relaxation for shops to open and public transportation to ply would be extended from 5am to 2pm in consideration of the hardship faced by the public

The statement also said that womenfolk staging sit ins are also requested to continue on the good work while maintaining tranquillity and at the same time be on their guard in case of any eventualities.

The womenfolk and all others are also urged to support and co-operate with the media persons, it said. It said during the meeting, the JAC also resolved to urge the Village Authorities to support the womenfolk in maintaining a peaceful situation.

The JAC, it said, will also not be responsible for any arson/ violence arising without their consent. It has further appealed to all to continue to support the JAC in its future course of actions but to restrain from imposing any form of bandh or strike without the consent of the JAC.

Meanwhile, most residents of Churachandpur are against the burial or claiming the bodies of the eight who died during the recent agitations from the Churachandpur District Hospital morgue citing that it will dilute the cause for which they had made the supreme sacrifice, while others are arguing that normalcy will be restored only with the disposal of the bodies as they are kept in a Churachandpur district hospital morgue without any cooling of freezing facility.

Meanwhile, top officials of the Manipur police led by additional DGP LM Khaute and two IGPs are still stationed in Churachandpur trying to restore peace and normalcy in the district even as demonstrations like sit in protests continue as the eight bodies are still lying at the morgue where AC facilities have been fitted now in order to cool the bodies.

It may also be stated that the Young Paite Association (YPA) GHQ leaders and members had volunteered themselves and helped calm down the atmosphere following in the diktats of the JAC as there was a reported incident of anti-social elements trying to take advantage of the prevailing situation.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2015/09/jac-churachandpur-retracts-schools-reopening-decision/

LAMKA, September 6: The JAC Churachandpur convened an emergency meeting today at its information centre KKL complex and resolved that its decision to reopen schools from Monday in the district which was announced yesterday has been retracted.

A statement of the JAC said it would like to clarify its previous day statement that `schools will re-open as usual from Monday`™ has been withdrawn taking into account the volatile situation and mounting pressure and request from the parents/ guardians.

It said the schools will remain closed till further announcement from the JAC and the daily relaxation for shops to open and public transportation to ply would be extended from 5am to 2pm in consideration of the hardship faced by the public

The statement also said that womenfolk staging sit ins are also requested to continue on the good work while maintaining tranquillity and at the same time be on their guard in case of any eventualities.

The womenfolk and all others are also urged to support and co-operate with the media persons, it said. It said during the meeting, the JAC also resolved to urge the Village Authorities to support the womenfolk in maintaining a peaceful situation.

The JAC, it said, will also not be responsible for any arson/ violence arising without their consent. It has further appealed to all to continue to support the JAC in its future course of actions but to restrain from imposing any form of bandh or strike without the consent of the JAC.

Meanwhile, most residents of Churachandpur are against the burial or claiming the bodies of the eight who died during the recent agitations from the Churachandpur District Hospital morgue citing that it will dilute the cause for which they had made the supreme sacrifice, while others are arguing that normalcy will be restored only with the disposal of the bodies as they are kept in a Churachandpur district hospital morgue without any cooling of freezing facility.

Meanwhile, top officials of the Manipur police led by additional DGP LM Khaute and two IGPs are still stationed in Churachandpur trying to restore peace and normalcy in the district even as demonstrations like sit in protests continue as the eight bodies are still lying at the morgue where AC facilities have been fitted now in order to cool the bodies.

It may also be stated that the Young Paite Association (YPA) GHQ leaders and members had volunteered themselves and helped calm down the atmosphere following in the diktats of the JAC as there was a reported incident of anti-social elements trying to take advantage of the prevailing situation.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2015/09/jac-churachandpur-retracts-schools-reopening-decision/

KANGPOKPI, September 6: Gorkha people within Kalapahar and its adjoining areas in Sadar Hills paid their homage to the tribal martyrs killed in Churachandpur incident by organizing a massive condolence and sit-in-protest at Kalapahar yesterday.

Organized by United Kalapahar Administrative and Development Society, the condolence function was attended by various Gorkha CSOs and social leaders apart from the Gorkha populace within Kalapahar and its adjoining areas.

Numbering around 500, the Gorkhas who participated in the condolence service lit candle and paid homage to the martyrs in their traditional ways while observing a minute silence as a mark of honor and respect of the supreme sacrifice made by the tribal youths.

Apart from the condolence, the Gorkhas also conducted a mass donation for the Churachandpur victims during the event.

Speaking to media persons on the sideline of the event, Subolsingh Mohote, chairman of United Kalapahar Administrative and Development Society said that the Gorkha people in Sadar Hills solemnly shared the pain and sorrow of the bereaved families of the tribal martyrs and at the same time pompously paid homage to the brave martyrs for their significant sacrifice for the tribal cause.

`We have been characteristically brought up and sustained our livelihood with the resources of the tribal land since time immemorial`, remarked Subolsingh before adding that the Gorkha would not tolerate when the tribal are subverted to their rights and land.

Urging the tribal people of the State to be strong during the difficult situation that they are enduring, he said that the Gorkha people prayed for the bereaved families.

Subolsingh Mohote further said that the Gorkhas within Kalapahar in Sadar Hills also strongly opposed the three bills passed in the State Assembly by the government and endorsed any movement initiated by the tribal people in connection with the matter.

We want the world to know that the Gorkhas will stand by their tribal brethren in Manipur, who are deprived of their privilege, he claimed.

Meanwhile, the relay sit-in-protest against the alleged anti-tribal bills passed in the State Assembly at Kangpokpi continued till today with black flags hung everywhere in the town vicinity.

Residents of Kangpokpi Ward 5 and 6 continued the relay sit-in-protest at Kangpokpi today till 5 pm in the evening.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2015/09/kalapahar-gorkhas-pay-homage-to-ccpur-dead/

KANGPOKPI, September 6: Gorkha people within Kalapahar and its adjoining areas in Sadar Hills paid their homage to the tribal martyrs killed in Churachandpur incident by organizing a massive condolence and sit-in-protest at Kalapahar yesterday.

Organized by United Kalapahar Administrative and Development Society, the condolence function was attended by various Gorkha CSOs and social leaders apart from the Gorkha populace within Kalapahar and its adjoining areas.

Numbering around 500, the Gorkhas who participated in the condolence service lit candle and paid homage to the martyrs in their traditional ways while observing a minute silence as a mark of honor and respect of the supreme sacrifice made by the tribal youths.

Apart from the condolence, the Gorkhas also conducted a mass donation for the Churachandpur victims during the event.

Speaking to media persons on the sideline of the event, Subolsingh Mohote, chairman of United Kalapahar Administrative and Development Society said that the Gorkha people in Sadar Hills solemnly shared the pain and sorrow of the bereaved families of the tribal martyrs and at the same time pompously paid homage to the brave martyrs for their significant sacrifice for the tribal cause.

`We have been characteristically brought up and sustained our livelihood with the resources of the tribal land since time immemorial`, remarked Subolsingh before adding that the Gorkha would not tolerate when the tribal are subverted to their rights and land.

Urging the tribal people of the State to be strong during the difficult situation that they are enduring, he said that the Gorkha people prayed for the bereaved families.

Subolsingh Mohote further said that the Gorkhas within Kalapahar in Sadar Hills also strongly opposed the three bills passed in the State Assembly by the government and endorsed any movement initiated by the tribal people in connection with the matter.

We want the world to know that the Gorkhas will stand by their tribal brethren in Manipur, who are deprived of their privilege, he claimed.

Meanwhile, the relay sit-in-protest against the alleged anti-tribal bills passed in the State Assembly at Kangpokpi continued till today with black flags hung everywhere in the town vicinity.

Residents of Kangpokpi Ward 5 and 6 continued the relay sit-in-protest at Kangpokpi today till 5 pm in the evening.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2015/09/kalapahar-gorkhas-pay-homage-to-ccpur-dead/

IMPHAL, September 6: The JD (U) Manipur unit strongly condemn the police action during the recent Churachandpur incident during which many people had died, general secretary (Administration) of the party Lien Gangte told media persons today.

He was addressing media persons during a press conference called by the party president M Tombi to announce that party delegates had submitted a memorandum to the Prime Minister of India urging the Centre not to disturb the territorial integrity of Manipur.

Tombi had called the press conference today following the return of the party delegates who had met Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh in the national capital.

Meanwhile, speaking at the conference, Gangte said the party also observed a two-minute silence today honouring the eight who died during the Churachandpur incident.

The JD (U) at the same time appreciates the Chief Minister`™s State-level Teachers`™ Day speech as a leader of the people, Gangte said.

He said the Chief Minister has assured the people of Manipur that if the bills affect any community of the State, then it can be corrected after a proper discussion.

He said that such an open heart clarification and invitation from the Chief Minister should be accepted by the people including the Churachandpur JAC.

The protesters should also share their opinion and respond to it he said.

At the same time, it is unfortunate that the cellular data network has been closed down in the State following the recent outbursts of violence he said and further appealed to the government to re-open the networks.

Tombi also briefed the media about the assurance given by the Union Minister on the issue of the State`™s territorial integrity.

He said JD (U) national president Sharad Yadav and the Janata parivar have also showed the same concern as the JD (U) Manipur on the State`™s territorial integrity and the recently signed GoI and NSCN (IM) accord.

He further continued that during the meeting with the Union Home Minister, the JD (U) delegates had submitted a memorandum urging the Centre not to disturb the Manipuri territorial integrity.

The Home Minister had also replied positively to the appeal, however, we cannot remain silent on such an important issue due to the assurance from the Centre he said.

The JD (U) takes the Naga Peace Accord as sheer venom which would create factionalism among the Manipuri people, he claimed.

The June 18 incident happened in 2001 due to the `without territorial limit`™ clause in the GoI-NSCN (IM) peace deal, he reminded.

This time again if the accord affects the State, it could be more deadly and as such the BJP led NDA government in the Centre and the BJP Manipur unit should understand the pulse of the people, he said.

He continued the same memorandum was also submitted to the Prime Minister through the Union Home Minister.

Another detailed memorandum on the stand of the people on the Naga Accord was also submitted to the JD (U) national president Sharad Yadav and apprised the Janata parivar of the stand of the Manipuri people on the issue, which leaders and representatives of the parivar endorsed, he said.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2015/09/jd-u-manipur-welcomes-cms-speech-says-agitators-should-respond-to-the-invitation/

IMPHAL, September 6: The JD (U) Manipur unit strongly condemn the police action during the recent Churachandpur incident during which many people had died, general secretary (Administration) of the party Lien Gangte told media persons today.

He was addressing media persons during a press conference called by the party president M Tombi to announce that party delegates had submitted a memorandum to the Prime Minister of India urging the Centre not to disturb the territorial integrity of Manipur.

Tombi had called the press conference today following the return of the party delegates who had met Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh in the national capital.

Meanwhile, speaking at the conference, Gangte said the party also observed a two-minute silence today honouring the eight who died during the Churachandpur incident.

The JD (U) at the same time appreciates the Chief Minister`™s State-level Teachers`™ Day speech as a leader of the people, Gangte said.

He said the Chief Minister has assured the people of Manipur that if the bills affect any community of the State, then it can be corrected after a proper discussion.

He said that such an open heart clarification and invitation from the Chief Minister should be accepted by the people including the Churachandpur JAC.

The protesters should also share their opinion and respond to it he said.

At the same time, it is unfortunate that the cellular data network has been closed down in the State following the recent outbursts of violence he said and further appealed to the government to re-open the networks.

Tombi also briefed the media about the assurance given by the Union Minister on the issue of the State`™s territorial integrity.

He said JD (U) national president Sharad Yadav and the Janata parivar have also showed the same concern as the JD (U) Manipur on the State`™s territorial integrity and the recently signed GoI and NSCN (IM) accord.

He further continued that during the meeting with the Union Home Minister, the JD (U) delegates had submitted a memorandum urging the Centre not to disturb the Manipuri territorial integrity.

The Home Minister had also replied positively to the appeal, however, we cannot remain silent on such an important issue due to the assurance from the Centre he said.

The JD (U) takes the Naga Peace Accord as sheer venom which would create factionalism among the Manipuri people, he claimed.

The June 18 incident happened in 2001 due to the `without territorial limit`™ clause in the GoI-NSCN (IM) peace deal, he reminded.

This time again if the accord affects the State, it could be more deadly and as such the BJP led NDA government in the Centre and the BJP Manipur unit should understand the pulse of the people, he said.

He continued the same memorandum was also submitted to the Prime Minister through the Union Home Minister.

Another detailed memorandum on the stand of the people on the Naga Accord was also submitted to the JD (U) national president Sharad Yadav and apprised the Janata parivar of the stand of the Manipuri people on the issue, which leaders and representatives of the parivar endorsed, he said.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2015/09/jd-u-manipur-welcomes-cms-speech-says-agitators-should-respond-to-the-invitation/

IMPHAL, September 6: The initiative of the Rotary Club Imphal to organise a mega free medical camp at the Andro High School for the poor people of Andro is highly appreciated, and if such services continue in other parts of the State, it wouldn`™t be long before Manipur becomes a healthy society, observed Andro MLA Th Shyamkumar today during the inaugural of the camp.

The MLA said with the conduct of the health camp, Andro today certainly feels like a part of Manipur.

Due to the recent flood, a medical camp was needed for long, he continued.

He said medical camps in the remote areas are necessary to educate the girls and women on healthy ways.

Former DG of Rotary Club Dr Ajit Irom said at the moment the club`™s main focus is on Andro and during the medical camp wanted to spread the awareness that the club is financially helping children from BPL families with heart diseases get surgical treatments in Delhi.

The club will finance the entire cost for the treatment.

He said child specialist Dr Chourajit of JNIMS will check the children and the parents of any children found needing immediate treatment, will be advised to take the child to Delhi.

The club has been sponsoring treatment of Children with heart defects from BPL families in Delhi, he said.

Speaking on the occasion, chairman of the Rotary Club medical camp Dr Jitendra said the motto of the club is to service above self.

JNIMS director Dr Devendro said such medical camp is a team work of the private and government doctors with help from local communities.

He said the JNIMS is open for anyone who is found in a serious state during such camp.

Through the service of the Rotary Club, we are targeting to reach all parts of the State.

Today`™s camp was attended by around 25 doctors including specialists, 12 paramedical staff and laboratory staff and nurses from Shija Hospital and Research Institute, Babina Laboratory and Iboyaima Hospital.

During the camp, ENT, EYE, Pediatric, Gynae, Surgery, Ortho, Skin, Pharmacy counters were opened and free medicine worth Rs 2 lakhs were distributed.

Meanwhile, a PRO IGAR (s) statement said Assam Rifles of 28 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) teamed up with Flood Relief Manipur to organise a Medical Camp at Keirak village, Thoubal District.

It said a combined medical team comprising of doctors from Flood Relief Manipur and 22 Assam Rifles administered medical help during the camp.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2015/09/mla-shyamkumar-welcomes-rotary-club-for-initating-medical-camp-in-andro/