Manipur News

IMPHAL, June 14: The Manipur Sahitya Parishad Meghalaya (MSPM) has felicitated Aribam Syam Sharma, noted filmmaker of Manipur for being the first recipient of the `Jewel of Manipuri Cinema` award 2015.

A press release of MSPM has said that the function was held at Science Seminar Hall, North Eastern Hill University, Shillong on June 14 at 1:30 p.m.

The chief guest of the function was Aribam Syam Sharm, while a filmmaker and artist of Meghalaya, Raphael Warjari was the guest of honour.

The function was presided over by the president of MSPM, Yengkhom KB.

Aribam Syam Sharma was given a citation and a shawl by advisor of MSPM, Rajamani Nongthomba, it said.

The function also included a screening of the Manipuri film `Ishanou`, a film directed by A Syam Sharma, on occasion of the Silver Jubilee of the film which was produced in 1990. The screening was followed by a panel discussion where Syam Sharma answered queries and questions from the participants that included filmmakers, artistes, including scholars from abroad, it said.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2015/06/mspm-felicitates-aribam-syam-sharma/

IMPHAL, June 14: Classic Hospitality Training Institute organized a one-day seminar on `Career Prospects in Hospitality Industry` today at Sangai Conferences Hall, Hotel Imphal.

Director of Tourism Department Shyam Lal Poonia; Chief Executive Officer, Tourism & Hospitality Sector Skill Council Praveen Roy and Managing Director of Classic Hospitality Training Institute Dr Th Dhabali graced the occasion as chief guest, president and guest of honor respectively.

Addressing the gathering, Shyam Lal Poonia noted that hospitality sector has immense potential to contribute to the economy and growth of the state and taking into account of its importance the government has been sponsoring hotel management course for aspiring students.

He said that the talents and personalities possessed by youths of the state in the field of hospitality can be groomed through the Classic Hospitality Training Institute.

After finishing diploma in hospitality in the institute, passed out students could get jobs easily in various private sectors as well as in the government sector, he added.

He also said that outlook of hospitality in the state will witness a complete change after few years.

Delivering keynote address, Dr Th Dhabali stated that the number of educated unemployed youths registered with the Employment Exchange is massive but the number of government job available is too minimal.

He said that educated youths should not simply wait for government jobs instead be self-employed without wasting time.

He also stressed on the need for private sectors to generate more jobs for the educated employed youths and make best uses of their talents and knowledge.

With the aim to let talented youths to get jobs, the Classic Hospitality Training Institute is opening various diploma courses as well as short duration courses in hospitality, he said.

Rajesh Ratnam, Government Sales Head, Northeast Region, Manipal City & Guilds and Kh Ranjita Devi, Centre Head of Classic Hospitality Training Institute were present at the seminar as resource persons.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2015/06/seminar-stresses-on-potential-of-hospitality-industry/

IMPHAL, June 14: State Blood Transfusion Council; Manipur State Aids Control Society and Life Savers Manipur jointly observed the World Blood Donor Day at Gandhi Memorial Hall today.

The observance function was attended by Medical Superintendent of JNIMS Dr W Gopimohon Singh as chief guest; Project Director of MSACS Ms Regina Hongray as president and Professor of Department of IHBT, RIMS Dr A Meina Singh as guest of honour.

Speaking on the occasion, Director of State Blood Transfusion Council Dr RK Rosie said that World Blood Donor Day has been observed all over the world and for this year the observance is held under the theme `Thank You For Saving My Life`.

She further said that this year theme is a mark of appreciation by blood recipients to donors who donated their precious blood to save lives of many people.

Although science has developed considerably making lives of people easier, it cannot make human blood. Huge quantity of blood will be required by 2020 to save lives of many, she added.

As part of the function, altogether 148 blood donors including Dr H Romen, Bishnupur correspondent of Imphal Free Press were felicitated by presenting citation, certificate and shawl.

The Regional Institute of Medical Science also observed the day.

A statment of the hospital, the RIMS Blood Donors`™ community and IHBT department, under the sponsorship and guidance of RIMS authority organised a blood donation camp to mark the World Blood Day 2015 at RIMS on June 14 from 9 am to 5 pm.

According to a release of RIMS, more than 120 donors, mainly health care professionals donated blood.

An observance function of the World Blood Donors Day on the theme `Thank You for Saving My Life`™ was also held with Director of RIMS, Professor S Rita Devi as chief guest with RIMS, medical superintendent professor M Amuba Singh as president.

Dr Y Mohen, Dr Brogen Akoijam, Dr Joy Akoijam, Dr Trinity, Dr Kaushik Nandi and eight other health care professionals, doctors and medical students who have donated more than 10 times were felicitated on the occasion.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2015/06/world-blood-donor-day-observed/

IMPHAL, June 14: The All Manipur United Clubs`™ Organisation today observed the 14th Protest Day marking the people`™s protest against the signing of the Bangkok Declaration with the words `without territorial limits`™ between the Government of India and the NSCN (IM) on June 14, 2001.

The observation was held jointly with several other organisations of the State at the Kwakeithel Akham Leikai Community Hall near the AMUCO office.

Separatist feelings will not bring any peaceful solution in the State, AMUCO advisor KT Rahman said during the observation.

Recounting a brief history, he said the NSCN (IM) and the Government of India had signed a ceasefire agreement on August 1, 1997.

On June 14, 2001 the Bangkok Declaration which extended the ceasefire to without territorial limits was signed between the two sides, he said.

Following the extension of the ceasefire, AMUCO conducted public meetings on June 14 and 15, 2001 and resolved to impose a 66-hour State-wide bandh, he continued.

The agitation spread and on June 18, 2001, the public unable to remain calm came out in full force and demonstrated against the extension of the ceasefire, he said and added that 18 civilians lost their lives to the bullets of the security forces.

However, the mass public agitation shook the government which had to revoke the extension of the ceasefire without territorial limits, he continued.

He said it was the collective effort of all sections of the society that made the Government of India revoked its earlier declaration.

Now-a-days the idea of separatism seems to have caught on in the State, he said.

Separatist ideologies will not bring any good to the State, he said adding that it is for every individual to safeguard the territorial integrity of the State.

Manipur is for the Manipuris, he said.

The observation was also attended by AMUCO president Dr Y Mani Khuman, president Irobot Foundation Manipur Th Iboyaima, president Poirei Leimarol Meira Paibi Apuba Manipur L Memchoubi, president AMAWOVA and other leaders.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2015/06/amuco-marks-mass-protest-against-signing-of-bangkok-declaration/

LAMKA, June 14: A fire that broke out at the office of Paite Tribe Council (PTC) GHB situated at Chappel Lane, Hingham Lanka, Churachandpur district today morning around 8 destroyed goods mostly computer appliances belonging to the office.

The cause of the fire could not be established as there was no staff present in the office when the fire broke out on account of Sunday holiday. The fire erupted at the computer room on the ground floor of the office building.

It is believed that the fire may have been caused by an electric short circuit.

According to president of PTC GHQ Vungsuanthang Guite, property worth around Rs 2 lakh was destroyed in the fire.

He said that goods of the office including computer desktop, inverter, printer and furniture were destroyed in the fire. However, files of the office were not harmed.

On hearing the news of the fire, Parliamentary Secretary Vungzagin Valte rushed to the PTC office to take stock of the situation.

He assured that all possible help will be extended to the office to mitigate the loss incurred in the unfortunate fire.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2015/06/inferno-razes-office-property-in-ccpur/

IMPHAL, June 14: Strongly condemning the alleged rape and murder of Ningthoujam Rebika whose dead body was found at Heirok Part III on June 6 and demanding death penalty for the killers of the innocent woman, a sit-in-protest was staged by Khunnai Nupi Kanba Lup, Salungpham at Salungpham Kang Yambem Mayai Leikai today.

Several placards inscribed with words such as `Hang the killers of Rebika to death`™, `We condemn killing of women`™, `Stop crime against women`™ etc were displayed at the protest site.

Thokchom Leikai Youth Club, Heirok Part II also organized a sit-in-protest at Thokchom Leikai Community Hall in condemnation of the merciless killing of Rebika.

Along with taking out a rally against the rape and murder of Rebika, the protestors also handed over cash amount and eatable items to the bereaved family of the deceased.

Sit-in-protests were also held by Kabo Leikai Development Association, Heirok Part III; YDC Heirok Part III Ngarouthel Leikai; Simdo Club Heirok Part II Keithel; Heshu Club Heirok Part II Maning Leikai and Heirok Part II Moirangthem Leikai at their respective localities demanding death sentence for the killers of the Rebika.

It may be mentioned that JAC formed in connection with the killing of Rebika had met Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh on June 11, during which the JAC was assured that charge sheets against the killers will be filed within a month.

Ibobi had also assured that the Centre will be urged to look into the demand of JAC for setting up of a fast track court and amendment of criminal laws after putting up the their demand during the upcoming Assembly session to be commenced from June 26.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2015/06/more-condemn-alleged-rape-and-murder-of-rebika/