Ibobi invites JCILPS members to join Bill drafting committee

Manipur Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh on Thursday stated that the Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System JCILPS members are welcomed to join the drafting committee so as to expedite the process of giving an acceptable shape to the proposed new Bi…

Manipur Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh on Thursday stated that the Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System JCILPS members are welcomed to join the drafting committee so as to expedite the process of giving an acceptable shape to the proposed new Bill Source Hueiyen News Service

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PREPAK calls for collective struggle

On the occasion of the International Justice Day July 17 , the proscribed PREPAK has called upon all the people by Kangleipak to join the International Criminal Court s ICC mission to punish all oppressors and aggressors across the planet by way of …

On the occasion of the International Justice Day July 17 , the proscribed PREPAK has called upon all the people by Kangleipak to join the International Criminal Court s ICC mission to punish all oppressors and aggressors across the planet by way of exposing the repressive measures unleashed by the alien regime and their puppet Government on the people of the land Source The Sangai Express

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CM limits time frame to one month

Chief Minister Okram Ibobi has urged the all political parties committee on ILPS to draft a new Bill which would be acceptable to the general public within a month Source The Sangai Express

Chief Minister Okram Ibobi has urged the all political parties committee on ILPS to draft a new Bill which would be acceptable to the general public within a month Source The Sangai Express

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JCILPS announces reprieve till Jul 19

It is hard to believe that the State Government would introduce and pass a Bill which can effectively safeguard the common interest of indigenous people, said the JCILPS Source The Sangai Express

It is hard to believe that the State Government would introduce and pass a Bill which can effectively safeguard the common interest of indigenous people, said the JCILPS Source The Sangai Express

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KSO reacts to IPAK remarks

The Kuki Students Organisation General Headquarters KSO GHQ has taken strong exception to the statement of Sapamcha Jadumani, president of Indigenous People s Association of Kangleipak IPAK which maintained that 8 lakh non local population of the S…

The Kuki Students Organisation General Headquarters KSO GHQ has taken strong exception to the statement of Sapamcha Jadumani, president of Indigenous People s Association of Kangleipak IPAK which maintained that 8 lakh non local population of the State comprises Myanmarese Kukis, Bangladesh Muslims and Nepali nationals Source Hueiyen News Service

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KSO rebuts IPAK’s claim

Taking strong exception to the statement of Sapamcha Jadumani, president of Indigenous People s Association of Kangleipak IPAK which maintained that the 8 lakh non local population comprises Myanmarese Kukis, Bangladesh Muslims and Nepali Nationals, …

Taking strong exception to the statement of Sapamcha Jadumani, president of Indigenous People s Association of Kangleipak IPAK which maintained that the 8 lakh non local population comprises Myanmarese Kukis, Bangladesh Muslims and Nepali Nationals, the Kuki Students’ Organisation, General Headquarters KSO Ghqs said that Jadumani’s view which equates the Kukis with Muslims and Nepalis is sinister and uncalled for Source The Sangai Express

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NEFIS protests against assault on Manipuri nurse

In response to the physical assault on a Manipuri nurse of Dr RML Hospital on the night of July 13, activists of North East Forum for International Solidarity NEFIS gathered in protest outside the Hospital gate Source Hueiyen News Service

In response to the physical assault on a Manipuri nurse of Dr RML Hospital on the night of July 13, activists of North East Forum for International Solidarity NEFIS gathered in protest outside the Hospital gate Source Hueiyen News Service

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3rd gen Honda Jazz in town to add pizzazz to motoring

The third generation Jazz from Honda is finally in town to add pizzazz to motoring, making its way to Sangai Honda showroom at Ghari, airport road today Source The Sangai Express

The third generation Jazz from Honda is finally in town to add pizzazz to motoring, making its way to Sangai Honda showroom at Ghari, airport road today Source The Sangai Express

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ZYF Nungba zone poll

Zeliangrong Youth Front ZYF informed the general public that the Zonal Election for the tenure 2015 2018 for ZYF Nungba Zone will be held at Puiluan Kambiron village and ZYF Tamei Zone will be held at Tamei HQ on July 25 while ZYF Sadar Hills Zone …

Zeliangrong Youth Front ZYF informed the general public that the Zonal Election for the tenure 2015 2018 for ZYF Nungba Zone will be held at Puiluan Kambiron village and ZYF Tamei Zone will be held at Tamei HQ on July 25 while ZYF Sadar Hills Zone will be held on July 27 at Namthanjang village Source Hueiyen News Service

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5 women protesters hurt

Five women were injured in police action after a large number of womenfolk of Khundrakpam AC tried to storm the private residence of Manipur Legislative Assembly Speaker Th Lokeshwar at Sagolmang today Source The Sangai Express

Five women were injured in police action after a large number of womenfolk of Khundrakpam AC tried to storm the private residence of Manipur Legislative Assembly Speaker Th Lokeshwar at Sagolmang today Source The Sangai Express

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Political parties review ILPS gridlock Strikes, Bandh Continue To Cripple Normal Life In Valley Districts

The leaders of the political parties who had attended a crucial meeting in the office of the Chief Minister Okram Ibobi on Thursday were of the unanimous view that the Government would need at least one month to finalise the Bill in lieu of the one whi…

The leaders of the political parties who had attended a crucial meeting in the office of the Chief Minister Okram Ibobi on Thursday were of the unanimous view that the Government would need at least one month to finalise the Bill in lieu of the one which was withdrawn from the Assembly on Wednesday Source Hueiyen News Service

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12 hour JAC bandh throws life out of gear

Normal life was thrown out of gear by the 12 hour State wide bandh called by the JAC constituted against the death of Sapam Robinhood today Source The Sangai Express

Normal life was thrown out of gear by the 12 hour State wide bandh called by the JAC constituted against the death of Sapam Robinhood today Source The Sangai Express

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Late Robinhood booked for rioting using dangerous weapon

Parents of late Robinhood who was killed in a police action while taking part in a rally alleged that the Porompat police had filed an FIR against their son and the rest of the students who were peacefully demonstrating Source Hueiyen News Service

Parents of late Robinhood who was killed in a police action while taking part in a rally alleged that the Porompat police had filed an FIR against their son and the rest of the students who were peacefully demonstrating Source Hueiyen News Service

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IW DSO restricting agent to distribute PDS

A rice agent of Thangmeiband ward number 2 alleged that RK Binoy District Supply Officer, Imphal West for restricting the release of PDS items meant for distribution to the BPL families of Wangoi, Thangmeiband and Thongju Assembly constituency Sourc…

A rice agent of Thangmeiband ward number 2 alleged that RK Binoy District Supply Officer, Imphal West for restricting the release of PDS items meant for distribution to the BPL families of Wangoi, Thangmeiband and Thongju Assembly constituency Source Hueiyen News Service

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Irregular attendance of DLOs irks student body

Chandel, July 16: Anal Lelruwl Tangpi (Anal Students Union) has expressed deep resentment over the frequent absence of departmental heads of Chandel District. Issuing a press statement in this regard

Chandel, July 16: Anal Lelruwl Tangpi (Anal Students Union) has expressed deep resentment over the frequent absence of departmental heads of Chandel District.

Issuing a press statement in this regard the union said `It is shocking as well as abysmal to know that these officials don`™t attend office for days and even for months. When they do attend, they come on their own convenient time`™.

`As per reliable source, some department heads are running office at their residences. Their non-presence in the office compelled people to travel up to Imphal to get signature, which in return effects people economically`™. With this regard, the student Union asked if this was ethics of work culture .

It said ALT has been monitoring the functions of various departments in the district these past few days. Most of the times, almost all the offices would be locked. Some offices are found opened but with just one or two staffs in attendance, which is befooling the people as though office is functioning.

Saying that the two most efficient heads are Deputy Commissioner & Chief Medical Officer, Chandel District, `The rest are frauds`™, it alleged and went on to say that they draw salary by attending office hardly 5 `“ 6 days a month. `The government should pay their salaries measuring number of days they attend office, not in monthly basis`™, it added.

`Being posted at Chandel District is same as heavenly abode to these erring officials. They spent quiet & luxurious life at home, where as people here are suffering & facing a lot of hardships due to their prolonged absences. Every system in Chandel is broken & fragile`™. It said.

ALT therefore appeals the Deputy Commissioner to use his authority which the govt. empowers him against these erring officials for regular attendance. He could not remain a blind eye to all these turned of the events. He would be equally blamed for in case nothing concrete measurement is initiated to stop this menace, it warned.

Maintaing that there are 42 departments, and almost all of them are dysfunctional in the district H/Q Chandel, ALT advises concerned departmental heads to attend office regularly from next week onwards.

Informing that ALT will make a spree of surprise checking of all the departments, and any office found to be defying this ultimatum may invite serious of unwarranted consequences, fall out at the backdrop of this issue would be solely their responsibility, the body warned.

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Manipur Police-A threat to democracy?

By N. Albert I am still in deep shock to see the condition of Wangthoi, a 19 year old boy who was assaulted by the Manipur police commando for taking

By N. Albert

I am still in deep shock to see the condition of Wangthoi, a 19 year old boy who was assaulted by the Manipur police commando for taking part in the recent ILP protest. Several questions have been haunting me on how the law functions in Imphal .Some of them are 1)Was not the Manipur police commando commissioned to protect the people?

2) Do they have the authority to beat any person so severely without any orders? 3) If he had commited a crime, do they have the legal authority to punish him? or can they give him instant justice ?this shows that everyone is in danger except some Vips.

4) Where has right to life under article 21 gone ?it states that `the right to life` is a moral principle based on the belief that a human being has the right to live and, in particular, should not to be unjustly treated by another human being.

5) If he had commited a Crime, can the commandos just tell he is guilty without doing trails in Court? or in Manipur, are courts not necessary? or is it a fancy stuff?

The constitution also clearly states if a person commits a crime, he must be prosecuted at a court and must be trailed ?Where has this gone?

6) According to the constitution ,”Whether the complaint ( FIR) is true Or false, does not matter, the Police have no right or authority to beat up or assault the accused even though the concerned court remand ( sent ) him to the Police custody” did they forget this or do they even know or have any idea about this law?. 5)Do the Manipur police Commando have any knowledge about the Indian constitution?

7) Have the commandos forgotten that there is still a law which governs them and they cannot do whatever they like? Has not the commandos crossed their limits?

8)Now,who will take the blame for injuries of Wangthoi?

It`s very sad that in Manipur(which is a part of india),a person can treated like this so badly, or is the Indian constitution not valid here? Moreover ,the government will not do anything and will not book the culprits. This is a serious case of human rights violation and a clear violation of article 21.9)Why is The Modi Government not checking this clear cases of violations? or is he concerned only about trade and money?

10) Even after getting beaten and with several open wounds, he was made to swim in a very dirty drain, is this act correct or is this under the law? or did not they learn some basic science, or are their certificates all bought ones? Even a Child of 7 years knows that an opened wound if exposed has a chance of getting infections and titanus.

11) Where has humanity gone? Are they all barbaric nomads? don`t they have a family? Don`t they have brothers and Sisters?

Moreover, The Constitution states that each and every right is granted to every citizen of India,are not we citizens? or are there still exceptions in terms of citizenship like first class, second class, third class?

Democracy, the law, the constitution has simply failed after all this things that has happened in Manipur, Should I be calling myself a proud Indian? ,a proud citizen? when the government can`™t even grant us a simple basic right.

On July 8th,Sapam Robinhood, a 16 year old boy killed in the ilp protest and many others have been left injured, various questions have been raised on the training given to the commandos to control huge crowds.

The Manipur police commandos is known for being notorious and they are involved in several cases of fake encounters, the most famous one being the killing of sanjit and rabina in plain sight in Imphal in 2011.

The main aim of the commandos should be to protect the people but it seems they are against the people .It`™s very clear that the commandos are a potential threat to democracy and to our rights. The government should punish all the accused and must take up steps to improve the character and quality of the Police for good.

(The writer is student of mmsss, imphal and works for voice for change and can be reached at albert218@live.com)

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