Manipur News

IMPHAL, April 10: Amidst tight deployment of security forces including commando personnel at Paona Bazar under City Police Station to foil any unwanted activities including theft, three shops protected with iron shutters at the market were burgled by unidentified persons on the intervening night of April 9 and 10. The thieves took away money and goods from the shops.

Reports said the stunning incident became known only this early morning. The three shops which were looted are Unique Mobiles owned by Sanjoy Chourasia, Brother Mobiles own by Tongbram Koireng Singh of Uripok Gopalji Leirak and Kiranbala Enterprises own by Sarangthem Ibomcha Singh of Malom Awang Leikai.

The goods which were looted by the unidentified persons included mobile handsets, accessories and electronic items apart from huge amount of money.

However, the exact worth of the properties looted could not be ascertained.

On hearing the news, top officials of Imphal West District Police came in to take stock of the incident. A case has been registered at City Police Station and investigation is going on.

Experts of Forensic Science Laboratory also arrived at the area and conducted investigation to establish identity of the stealers, the reports stated.

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IMPHAL, April 10: The High Court of Manipur directed the State Government to allow the relatives, bonafide well wishers, friends, family members of slain PLA members to enter the memorial the memorial constructed on the hillock of Cheiraoching on April 13, to pay floral tribute.

This was stated by the counsel for the petitioners P Tamphamani Singh at a press conference held at Manipur Press Club today.

The counsel continued that the ruling came in the wake of an appeal made by the family members of nine deceased persons who were killed by Army personnel at Kodompokpi on April 13, 1982 to the Manipur High Court seeking permission to pay floral tributes as in the previous years and praying that no restrictions be imposed.

However, it so happened that the State Government authorities from time to time restrained the petitioners, relatives, friends and other well wishers from performing such ritual ceremony by issuing prohibitory orders.

Each time, the competent courts, including High Court were approached for quashing these prohibitory orders and for allowing ritual ceremony of floral tribute to be performed at the said complex.

He further said that for this year the petitioners submitted representations dated 25-11-2014 and 10-3-2015 to the respondent number one (Principal Secretary, Home, Government of Manipur) praying for allowing to perform the ritual ceremony on the day. The High Court of Manipur disposed an order date 7-4-2015 in W.P (C) No. 330 of 2015 to allow on the day without any hindrance w.e.f. 6 am to 4 pm.

A relative of decease person appealed to all section of society, volunteers of clubs, meira paibis, student to attend the floral tribute ceremony to commemorate the deceased person, and also appealed to all against calling bandhs, general strikes, blockades etc, on this said day and not to give any hindrances or disturbances to the well-wishers who come for the floral tribute.

On the same day a ceremony will also be held at Kodompoki the place where the PLA men were killed.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2015/04/hc-orders-govt-to-allow-floral-tribute-at-pla-memorial-site-on-april-13/

IMPHAL, April 10: Minister of Health & Family Welfare, Phungzathang Tonsing inaugurated the two day seminar on the theme `Homoepathy in the Service of Mankind`™ at The Centenary Hall of Manipur University.

`Manipur is inherently rich in medicinal plants and we have been practicing this knowledge until the allopathic medicinal practice boomed in our markets. We need to tap this legacy,` he acclaimed and added `There is no side affect in using traditional medicines and we have a huge medicinal resource for all kinds of ailments.`

Dr M. Nara Singh, Prof. N. Deva Singh and Dr N. Birkumar Singh were also present in the inaugural function.

National Service Scheme(NSS) Cell, MU, Regional Research Institute (H), Imphal and Homoeopathic Medical Association, Manipur jointly organized this two days seminar.

In the technical plenary sessions, various paper presentations on `Clinical Research Trials of CCRH`™ by Dr P.S.Chakraborty,RRI(H), Kolkata; `Homoeopathic Management in Diabetes`™ by Dr Umakanta Prusty, Scientist-I, RRI(H), Guwahati; `Homoeopathic Management in Hypertension`™ by Dr Tejaswini Patole, RRI(H), Imphal; `Epidemics and Homoeopathy`™ Dr N. Birkumar Singh, Retd. Sc.-IV,RRI(H),Imphal and `Homoeopathy in Psychiatry`™ by Dr S.S. Kochhar, Retd. Prof.(Psychiatry)Gold Medalist are scheduled.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2015/04/phungzathang-calls-for-more-attention-to-manipurs-homeopathy-legacy/

IMPHAL, April 10: Infuriated at the decision taken by the government to transfer headmaster of Lamding Model High School which is the lone model school in Thoubal district and subsequently posting of an Assistant Graduate Teacher as its headmaster in-charge, students of the school on Friday ransacked properties of the institute including furnitures.

The irate students also tore different books kept in the library of the school.

Peeved with the government`™s decision, the student protesters took out a rally from the school to the office of DC Thoubal and submitted a memorandum to the DC urging to fulfil their demands at the earliest.

After submitting the memorandum, the students came back to the school and started vandalizing its properties.

The tense situation was finally brought under control after a team of police led by SDPO Thoubal arrived at the spot.

Meanwhile, sources said the enraged students have decided to cease their agitation for three days following assurance given by MLA of Khangabok Constituency O Landhoni that their demands will be fulfilled before April 13.

The students demanded the government to replace the damaged furniture with new ones before April 13. They also cautioned that more intense agitation will be launched if the assurance of the MLA is not put into action before the set deadline.

There is a possibility of guardians of the students and teachers of the school joining in the agitation, the sources said.

It added that All Manipur Students`™ Union (AMSU) Thoubal District Committee has decided to fully endorse the agitation launched by the students of Lamding Model High School.

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IMPHAL, April 10: The Nepali Parishad, Manipur has paid homage and respect to the departed soul of (l) B. Jayantakumar Sharma, a prominent writer and lyricist who had sacrificed his entire life for the society in building moral values.

According to a release of the Nepali Sahitya Parishad, his sudden demise is a great loss to the state and nation. The organisation fully join the bereaved family in their sorrow and grief, it said.

A press release by the Seram Mangi Singh Foundation, Imphal has also deeply mourned the sudden demise of the noted cultural activist and eminent lyricist of Manipur , B. Jayantakumar Sharma. In a meeting of the Foundation held on April 10 at its office at Singjamei Kshetri Leikai, the members recalled the valuable contributions made by Jayantakumar Sharma towards the development of Manipuri music and literature.

The members adorned the late cultural activist as the immortal soul of Manipuri music. B. Jayantakumar Sharma, during his lifetime, served as the advisor of the Seram Mangi Singh Foundation and also took commendable role in the activities of the Foundation. Observing two minutes silence for the peaceful rest of the departed soul, the members of the Foundation also shared the grief of the bereaved family, it said.

The Nongmaithem Pahari Memorial Trust in a press release has also condoled the sudden demise of B. Jayentakumar Sharna on April 9 at 4.30 pm. A condolence meeting was held on April 10 at 9.30 am presided over by A. Birendra at Lamyanba Shanglen. During the meeting, Trust members paid homage on the works taken u by Jayentakumar on Manipuri Matam Eshei and Literature. The members also adorned on Jayantakumar`™s unforgettable work for the Trust. His demise is a big lost for Manipur, it said.

A two minute silence was observed to pray for the soul for its heavenly abode, it said.

A press release by CPI (M-L) Liberation, Manipur State Committee has deeply condoled the sudden demise of B. Jayantakumar Sharma on April 9. The demise of the eminent lyricist has caused great sorrow to all. The emptiness left by demise of the king of lyricist cannot be mended. The party prayed for the soul for its heavenly abode and also share in the grief of the family members, it said.

The Directorate of Adult Education, State Literacy Mission Authority (SLMA), Manipur has organised a condolence meeting on April 10 at 10.30mam at its conference hall in connection with the sudden and untimely demise of B. Jayantakumar Sharma who was a non official executive member and Resource Person/Writer of SLAM, Manipur/DAE.

According to a release of SLMA, the meeting chaired by Joint Secretary of Adult Education and Additional Director (AE)/ Member Secretary, SLMA, Abdus Salam recalled with gratitude various contributions made by the late multi faceted personality in the field of Adult Literacy in the state. As a member of executive committee of the SLMA, Jayantakumar contributed invaluable advice and good suggestions which were taken into consideration for successful implementation of Saakshar Bharat Programme in the state. He authored many supplementary primers for neo literates in Manipuri and wrote slogans, lyrics for radio jingles, etc, it said.

In honour of the beloved scholar, the Officers and staff of the Adult Education Department and State Literacy Mission Authority (SLMA) deeply condoled the untimely and prayed to the Almighty to make his soul rest in eternal peace by observing two minutes silence. The Department and SLMA, also shared the grief and sorrow of the bereaved family, it said.

A press release by Lalit Kala Sangam has stated that a condolence meeting was held at its head office on April 10 to mourn the demise of eminent lyricist and writer, Bachaspatimayum Jayantakumar on April 9.

The meeting was attended by its members and paid homage to the eminent artist and also prayed for the soul to rest in peace at its heavenly abode. The members also share in the grief of the family members, it said.

A condolence meeting on the sudden demise of B. Jayantakumar Sharma was organised by the Naharol Sahitya Premee Samiti on April 10 at Dev Literature Centre with its President, Dr. P. Nabachandra as president.

According to a release of the organisation, Jayantakumar was a distinguished eminent lyricist and writer. He was a member of the organisation and co-founder of Rup Rag, Sangeet Mandal, All Manipur Music Association and AMMIK, etc. He won Manipur Statehood Award for Culture, Akashvani Award for Exemplary Service, Life Time Achievement Award presented by AMMIK, Manipur State Kala Academy Music Award-2011, etc, it said.

The Samiti members observed a two minute silence to pay homage to Jayantakumar. The members also share in the grief of the bereaved family members, it said.

In another press release by Cine Artistes and Technicians Association, Manipur, the association was deeply shocked to hear the sudden and untimely demise of lyricist par excellence, B. Jayentakumar Sharma.

His contribution as a lyricist for Manipuri Cinema in particular and modern Manipuri music in general is immeasurable and his lyrics will forever be treasure in the hearts and minds of one and all for all times to come. Jayantakumar was honoured with the B. Basantakumar Lifetime Achievement Award by CATA for his contribution as a lyricist. The association deeply condoled his demise and pray for his soul, it said.

In another press release by the Manipur Sahitya Pracharak Seva, the members of the Seva has observed a two minute silence on April 10 on the sudden demise of B. Jayantakumar Sharma who passed away on April 9.

The members also pray for peace for the soul to rest in the heavenly abode. Jayantakumar was an eminent writer and lyricist of the state, it said.

A press release of the teachers and students from Manipur in Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has stated that a condolence meeting on the unfortunate demise of the noted writer and lyricist B. Jayantakumar Sharma was held at the Lawn of residence of Dr. A. Bimol Akoijam of JNU. The meeting recalled the contribution of B. Jayantakumar Sharma to the modern Manipuri songs and socio political consciousness that came about in mid-twentieth century in Manipur. The meeting then observed a one minute silence to condole the departed soul, it said.

In another press release by the Educational Guide Centre (EGC), a two minutes silence was observed on April 10 at 4 pm at the office to mourn the sudden demise of B. Jayantakumar Sharma and also shared in the grief of the bereaved family members. He was also an Advisor Committee member of EGC, it said.

Jayentakumar was honoured by the Centre in 1995 with the Ngarangbam Ibopishak Memorial Award. His demise is a great loss to Manipur. The void left by his demise will be difficult to fill in by today`™s generation, it said.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2015/04/many-pay-homage-to-lyricist-jayantakumar-sharma/