Manipur News

IMPHAL, May 4: Retired IFS and former director of Loktak Development Authority (LDA), Th Ibobi Singh was sworn in as the State chief information commissioner Manipur today.

The oath of office was administered by Governor of Manipur, Dr KK Paul, today at Raj Bhawan, banquet hall.

The oath taking ceremony was also attended by Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh, deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam, cabinet ministers, MLAs, top police officials and bureaucrats of the State.

Speaking on the occasion, the newly appointed commissioner vowed to do his best to provide relevant information under the provision of the RTI Act 2005 and help maintain transparency and accountability on government related works.

Ensuring that there is no pending work when it comes to giving away information will be his top priority as the newly appointed commissioner, said Th Ibobi Singh adding that he will personally consult with the higher officials of all departments to be more efficient in the interest of RTI activists or information seekers.

Claiming that the RTI is being misused by some vested interest individuals, the commissioner also assured that such unwanted activities will be checked.

Nevertheless, without a State chief information officer his task will not be an easy one, asserted the commissioner.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2015/05/former-lda-chief-sworn-in-as-state-chief-information-commissioner/

IMPHAL, May 4: Hearing of the case filed against president of Manipur People`™s Party (MPP) N Sovakiran Singh in the Civil Judge Court, Senior Division No 1, Lamphelpat by three party members for suspending them for six years from the central and working committee of the party will be held on May 21.

It may be recalled here that on April 24 last, the Civil Judge Court had asked the party president ie respondent of the case to appear before the court today.

However, counsel of the respondent appeared in place of him. The counsel pleaded before the court for more time so as to enable to prepare documents sought from his client in connection with the case.

The court accepted the plea and fixed the hearing of the case on May 21. The case hearing is to be held under Judicial Misc Case No 259 of 2015 Ref original (Declaratory) Suit No 43 of 2015.

The three petitioners of the case have been identified as L Apabi, N Singhajit and AK Sanaton. They filed the case in the court on April 22 last challenging the suspension order of them from the central and working committee of MPP by its president which according to them is against the party constitution.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2015/05/case-hearing-against-mpp-president-to-be-held-on-may-21/

THOUBAL, May 4: Dissatisfied with the choice of candidates for the forthcoming Autonomous District Council election in the State, three executive members of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Chandel district including its working president have tendered resignation from their respective posts and party`™s membership today.

Speaking to media persons at the party`™s district office located at Kanankhu Village in Chandel district, working president Tonsing Willingson Anal said that BJP has been existing in Chandel district since a long time back, although no one were aware of its existence for long.

`The party gained popularity only since the last parliamentary election due to the collective effort and hard work of the present executive members under my leadership` he said.

Expressing diss-atisfaction with the manner party tickets were issued for the election in the district, Tongsin charged that the party`™s State president and general secretary have allotted tickets to members who have joined the party only recently.

They have ignored all the contributions of the active members who have worked for the party for so many years, he added.

He said, he had joined the party believing in the party`™s principle of `Development for all, Equal development` and Narendra Modi`™s vision for good governance had inspired him.

However, these principles and vision of good governance of BJP can`™t be achieved under the leadership of the party`™s State president Th Chaoba and general secretary Ashnikumar, he claimed.

`As such, I tender my resignation from the party`™s membership and from the post of working president of the district,` added Tongsin.

BJP, Chandel district, Scheduled Tribe Morch secretary Dy Holngam, BJP Chandel executive member KT Hari and BJP Manipur Pradesh, Kishan Morcha vice president Ts Beton Anal have also confirmed before the media persons regarding their resignation from their respective posts and party membership today.

BJP Chandel vice president Ts Konal Anal who also attended the press briefing said it is unfortunate for the party workers that the State president and general secretary have allotted election tickets to new members without any consideration of the recommendations of the district, mandals and morchas.

Raising doubts on the credibility of the president Chaoba and general secretary Ashnikumar, Ts Konal questioned how they could allot tickets to new members who had not worked for the party for even a single day.

Contrary to the hard work of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to remove corruption from the country, the incumbent leaders of the BJP, Manipur Pradesh have indulged in corruption while allotting party tickets for the upcoming election, he alleged.

The district`™s vice president has also warned that party worker including all executive members of the district will resign en-mass, if the incumbent State president and general secretary do not apologise within two-days.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2015/05/bjp-experiencing-internal-discord-over-candidate-choice-chandel-president-tenders-resignation/

IMPHAL, May 4: Only Sericulture has the capacity to fulfill the Chief Minister`™s dream of providing means of minimum income generation to each and every family of the State, Sericulture minister Govindas Konthoujam said today.

He was launching the `Door to door mobile Seri Poly-Clinic under NERTPS, 2014-15` at the Office of Sericulture Sangaipat Imphal East.

The minister said seeing sericulture farmers stand united for development of sericulture in the State is an inspiration for the department.

Stating that he will be visiting the farmers of the State every morning so as to hear the grievances of the farmers personally, he said he will visit the farmers for Thoubal district tomorrow during 6 to 10 am.

Sericulture is also quite eco-friendly during this time of global warming, he said.

All our hills are facing deforestation problems, though they were quite green in earlier times, the minister said.

It is understandable that the people of hills depend on the trees to sustain their lives, but we should also realize that we have made some mistakes and correct the wrongs, he said.

The Chief Minister had recently stated that the government will setup each and every family with means of income generation which can be fulfilled through Sericulture farming only, he said.

In his key-note address, director Sericulture Waikhom Ibohal said the launch of the door to door mobile clinic was initiated to act as an integrated unit servicing an area cluster and can be linked to a Chouki Rearing Centre.

This will encourage private service agents to carry out disinfection of infected farms and supply other inputs to the farmers at their own doorsteps, he said adding that interested individuals including unemployed youth, entrepreneurs will be identified through the local panchayats, NGOs, SHGs and other local bodies to work as agents for distribution of power sprayers, safety equipments and other accessories.

Meanwhile, 12 two-wheelers were distributed to the door to door mobile seri-clinic experts nominated by the department. The experts will visit door to door of sericulture farmers and help them in solving their problems.

Today`™s function was also attended by principal secretary, Sericulture L Lakher and scientist-B head of Taser Research Station Dr Chaoba as president and guest of honour respectively.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2015/05/door-to-door-mobile-seri-polyclinic-launched/

IMPHAL, May 4: The Congress party is confident of winning majority seats in most of the six Autonomous District Councils which will be going to the polls on June 1, Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee president Gaikhangam said today announcing the names of the 130 shortlisted candidates of the party.

Speaking to media persons at the conference hall of the Congress Bhawan today, Gaikhangam said altogether 2015 candidates have applied for party tickets to contest the election and the 130 were shortlisted following a minute scrutiny of all aspiring candidates.

The party will be fielding candidates in only 130 of the 144 total seats, he said stating that the reason was due to the severe threat on the party from an underground outfit.

However, independent candidates will contest the other remaining seats, he added.

Only 16 party candidates will be fielded in Senapati, he said.

The party is also including a woman candidate each in Tamenglong, Ukhrul and Sadar Hills.

Gaikhangam also said that the ADC members who had left the party recently were not expelled or anything, but they were uncertain about their candidature.

The list of Congress candidates from Chandel district includes M Morungson Maring, T Hopeson, Ch Meshil Maring, DP Thomas Maring, LR Kothil, S Tongpao Mate, Siallao Aimol, Newson Roel Moyon, LK Robert, Dilbung Ringo Lamkang, Wng Thuvol Anal, S Mohring, SR Wangvol Francis, Ch Gamthang Mate, Gotinlam Gangte, Lhukhosei Zou, T Jangkhongam Baite (JN Baite), Jangkhothang alias Jangthang Mate, Sng Kanhlung, Ngamkholal Baite, Khupkholen and Limkhojam Haokip.

Selected candidates for Churachandpur are Letkhomang Haokip, Demmang Haokip, Paolal Haokip, Genneikhup, H Jamkhanpau Simte, Lalhmangpui Fimate alias Fimate, Lal Hossan, Tlansang, M Ginzapau, Langkhanpau Guite, Zamlung Mung, T Sumlianthang, Khaipao Haokip, Ngamhao Touthang, Kam Suanlun, H Mangchinkhup, M Gouzamang Guite, V Khaikhanmung, Darseimlein Ruolngul, KC Chonsei, Tongkhokai Baite, S Minboi Vaiphei, Thangkhenhang and P Sianzadong.

Selected candidates for Sadar Hills are K Esau, Haokholal Hangshing, Pritiman Kadariya, Seikhosat Kipgen, Bhumi Prasad Basnet, Milan Pradhan, Lamminthang Kipgen, Veikhonci Hangsing, Lamkholen Kipgen, Lunthang Haokip, Kaikhosei Lhouvum, Seitinmang Chongloi, S. Damma Vaiphei , l. Johny Gangmei, SD. Dinglar Chiru, Paotinlun Chongloi, Thongzalun Mate, Thangjakham Misao, Seikholal Haokip, Lunkhohen Haokip, Onthong Haokip, Hemjathang , ML Dominic Kasouwa and Paolenmang Kipgen .

Selected Congress candidates for Senapati are Robinson, D·Panii, Simon Salong Pao, l Kholi, K Kaba Philip, R Phuba, A Kashipri, RK James, Th Salounii, H Jacob, Kh Sapuni, RK Kaba, Y Liba, RS Henry HiiIii, S Paoshiba and S Thaile.

Selected candidates from Tamenglong are N Tadoubou, NK Khinlakbou, Humaliabou, Ramwangdin, Adabou, MP Guang, Asoibe, Disuang, Thomas Riamei, Tadinang Gangmei, Hatlhing Doungel, Hutanang Pamei, BT Guijonang, B Thambou, Zino Kamei, Alar Thoitak, SG Pammei, Meirijin Rongmei Naga, Daisinglung, Kamei Khiakpou and S Lungin Gangte.

Selected party candidates for Ukhrul are AS Ramshim, RS Ngarangchui, Shimreingam A Shimray, Promise Khongreiwo, Ngachonmi Chamroy, Horyaola Vashum, RK Star, A Luckson, Zingsophi Ragui, Ms Mahomi, Ningkham Angkang, Christopher Kasar, Fillson Y Lunghar, John Raleng, As Ngalengam, Ngulkhohao Haolai, Wungshim Kasar, AS Pamreiso Shimray, Samson Khodang, Athari Amo Samuel, Claudius Rimai, Hoping Jajo, S Thotasheng and MC Hormi.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2015/05/congress-announces-130-candidates-for-144-district-council-seats/

IMPHAL, May 4: A combined team of District Police Commando, Thoubal including women police and 22 Assam Rifles conducted search operation in the general area of Sekmaijin and arrested two active workers of PREPAK on May 2, a press statement issued by the PRO police said today.

The statement identified the two as Mayanglambam Ongbi Victoria alias Jambapati Devi, 43, wife of M Loken Singh of Top Khongang Makhong, Imphal East District and Baspatimayum Lakhikumar Sharma alias Heithoiba alias Shajikngakpa Sharma of Dibong Khunou, Jiribam, Imphal East District at present staying at Thangmeiband Hijam Dewan Leikai.

One Chinese hand grenade, one out pass slip issued by KK Nganba of KCP and other incriminating articles were seized from the possession of Mayanglambam Ongbi Victoria Devi, it said continuing that another out pass slip issued by KK Nganba of KCP was also seized from the possession of Baspatimayum Lakhikumar Sharma.

Investigation revealed that, they are active cadres of KCP K. K. Nganba which is under Suspension of Operation (SOO) with the government, however, they were working for PREPAK and came to Sekmaijin for recruiting new cadres of PREPAK, it stated.

A case has been registered at Kakching Police Station and investigation is going on.

The statement continued that acting on a specific information, a team of District Police Commando, Imphal West conducted frisking and checking at Singjamei Mayengbam Leikai near NRL oil pump and arrested an active member of PLA on May 2.

The statement identified the man as Laishram Tondon Singh alias Ingoba, 32, son of (L) L Shyamkishor Singh of Moreh Heinoumakhong Ward No 7.

Investigation revealed that, he extorted a huge amount of money for party fund it said adding that a case has been registered at Singjamei Police Station and investigation is going on.

Further according to the statement, on May 1, a combined team of Bishnupur District Police Commandos and a column of 12 Bihar Regiment conducted frisking and checking at Utlou Chanura Bazar and arrested a s/s Lance Corporal of NSCN (K) identified as BS Jaika Anal,42, son of BS Angam Anal of Sugnu Tokpaching. A case has been registered at Nambol Police Station and investigation is going on, it continued.

Further according to the statement of the PRO Police, a team of District police Commando, Imphal West including women police conducted frisking and checking at Kwakeithel Bazar near BB Photo Studio on May 3.

During the frisking and checking, an active cadre of KCP (Lanchenba), identified as Mutum Ningol Ngangom Ongbi Nanao Devi alias Shakhenbi, 28 wife of (L) Ngangom Naoba alias Khellen alias Lanchenba of Lamlai Napet Palli at present Yurembam Awang Leikai was arrested, it said.

One Suzuki Access scooter bearing Regd. No. MN 01 L/7356 and other incriminating articles were seized from her possession, the official statement said.

Investigation revealed that, she was assigned to serve demand letters to general public in different places in Imphal West area, it continued adding that a case has been registered at Imphal Police Station and investigation is going on.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2015/05/cadres-of-soo-signatory-kcp-group-working-for-prepak-arrested-police/