Manipur News

Imphal, July 1: No community can develop if it’s disunited. Development awaits us if stay united and co-exist peacefully. This was stated by Saikul MLA Yamthong Haokip while inaugurating the 37th three-days-long youth-cum-sports meet organised by Salam Patong Sporting Youth Club under the theme ‘Harnessing Talent for Change’.

He further said that the Vaiphei community originated in Salam Patong village after leaving the then Burma, now known as Myanmar. The club was established in 1977 but till now there is no development in the area.

“We need unity among the Vaipheis if we have to stay together as one and for the Vaipheis to shine in future.”

He said that he had seen little unity here in Salam Palong village since the last few years.

Talking about his decision to repair the existing Salam Patong Public Health Sub-Centre, he said that he had sanctioned Rupees 25 lakhs from his local area development fund to repair the run-down building of Salam Patong PHC.

Kuki communities have the full-fledged power to exercise their rights to develop the village though there are youths, women and other village authorities or committee.

Assuring the people of Salam Patong that he will construct a bridge over the Khoikai River, he said that the road which connects to the rest of the state is in a very vulnerable condition.

“If there is disunity among the people, no development can be initiated in the area even after requests are made. If there is unity among the people, I will work in the interest of people after looking what is lacking in the area,” he added.

In the inauguration function, Assistant professor Thanthang Vaiphei of MU and SDO/SDM, Henglep Soiminlein Vaiphei were present as the president and guest of honour respectively. Colourful and cultural dance were performed by the youths of Vaiphei.

 

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/07/no-community-can-develop-without-unity-yamthong-haokip/

IMPHAL, July 1: The JACs formed in connection with the alleged killing of SI Krishnadas and the alleged detention of Krishnachandra by the police over the former’s killing case called a joint press conference today at the Manipur Press Club.

Spokesperson Th Joshikanta said that the police are unable to produce the culprits involved in the killing and is instead trying to hide the true findings of the case.

The agitation launched by the JAC is in demand of justice for victim’s family and there is no attempt from the JAC’s side to make it communal, he asserted.

To continue with the agitation, the JAC will start handing out leaflets on the incident and launched poster campaigns at different parts of the State from today onwards, he said.

Takhellambam Bebina who had already given her statement before the police said she was running the chicken centre jointly along with the family of the victim SI Krishnadas.

While she sells cooked meat, the SI’s family used to sell chicken meat, she said.

Recounting the incidents of the day, Bebina said that on the fateful day of June 21, she had open her shop around 10am, she said and continued that around 7pm Krishnadas had come to the shop and stayed in front of the shop for some time waiting for his wife.

After sometime, Krishnachandra who has been detained by the police in connection with the case came to their center, she said.

The two left the shop taking along some eatable items for the local liquor vendor, she said.

The two returned together after about 10 minutes and then Krishnachandra left for his rented room around 7.30pm while Krishnadas stayed back, she said.

Bebina told the media that she return to her residence around 8.10 pm after Krishnadas’ wife and children came to the shop.

Meanwhile, Tombisana convenor of the JAC formed in connection against detention of Krishnachandra said the JAC has submitted a memorandum to the Chief Minister yesterday evening appealing for the safe release of the detained individual.

She warned to launch severe forms of agitations in case the government fail to release the Krishnachandra.

 

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/07/si-krishnadas-jac-to-initiate-leaflet-distribution/

IMPHAL, July 1: Manipur has become a State where bandhs and blockades have become an everyday routine, said Agamba Meitei, president Democratic Students Alliance of Manipur (DESAM) during a press conference held today at the DESAM office.

Since 2008, the student body has been organising a rally on July 1 on the theme ‘Free Zone Demand Day,” he said.

He further continued that starting from July 2 to 4, DESAM will be organising street corner campaigns, publicity and posters campaigns.

On July 5, DESAM will be organising a discussion with intellectuals, teachers and academicians at the JNMDA on the issue of “Education in Manipur,” he said.

He appealed to all the private schools and other educational institutes to observe the Free Zone Demand Day on July 5.

He said that the main objective is to encourage a proper education policy in the State which is lacking at the moment.

He lamented that there is no specific law against bandh and blockade and any random organisation are calling bandhs and blockades effecting education drastically.

He further appealed to the people against calling bandhs and blockades unnecessarily and to make education a free zone.

He also appealed to the government for proper provision of electricity and water supply in the State.

 

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/07/manipur-becoming-a-land-of-bandhs-and-blockades-desam/

IMPHAL, July 1: The Maoist Communist Party of Manipur has claimed the responsibility of bomb threat at the Haobam Marak Irom Leikai residence of Mongjam Abhiram, Dy Director of Manipur Aids Control Sociaty (MACS).

The banned outfit in a statement signed by its Secretary Publicity and Propaganda, Nonglen Meitei has alleged Abhiram of involving in embezzlement of huge funds meant for HIV/AIDS, for people who are living with it.

It said the bomb threat was the ultimate warning to Abhiram for his alleged involvement in embezzlement of funds meant for the welfare of people who are living with HIV/AIDS, particularly for those who are staying in far flung areas in the hills and elsewhere.

The embezzlement was carried out defying the guidelines of NACO. MACS in 2010, under the Society For Promotion of Youth and Masses picked out 7 NGOs in a wrongful manner. An amount of 4 Crores is alleged to be swindled off by Abhiram in cohorts with the 7 NGOs, said the statement.

It further alleged that a few scrupulous groups are working hand in glove with the colonial Indian army, who on the other hand are protecting the drug smugglers in the state.

The party has sought action from the authority concerned to take action against those who are involved in the scandal, if not the party will launch stern action, added the statement.

 

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/07/macs-dy-director-involved-in-embezzlement-of-crores-says-maoist/

KANGPOKPI, July 1: Strongly reacting against the re-drafting the MLR & LR Act All Tribal Students’ Union Manipur (ATSUM) today emphasized that just for the sake of development the government will not be allowed to act as per its whims and fancy while adding that tribal customary laws and land use system has to be respected.

Emboi Serto, president ATSUM lamented the government for re drafting the MLR & LR Act whereby the tribal ancestral land is being seen as land which can be bought and encroached by the government at its own will.

He further pointed out that in Moreh 3000 acres of land is being planned for construction of a new modern township.

The government policy of never consulting the HAC and the tribal people will not be tolerated noted Emboi Serto while adding that the New Land Use Policy implemented in Mizoram cannot be practice in Manipur and asked the government and every concerned authority to keep this important reminder in their mind.

In the meantime, the ATSUM leader wanted the tribal people to be very vigilant before adding that the Joint Forest Management and Reserved Forest Policy through which the tribal are paid some few lakh rupees is a hindrance to the ancestral land use system.

We must not be fool by some personal gain and compromise our rights added Emboi Serto.

 

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/07/tribal-customary-law-and-land-use-system-have-to-be-respected-says-atsum/