Devoid

By RK Lakhi Kant No zest, only a cheap stage tear jerkers pass off as folk and classical tradition social conditions, how to nullify the impact of new wave westernisation

By RK Lakhi Kant

No zest, only a cheap stage
tear jerkers pass off as
folk and classical tradition
social conditions, how to nullify
the impact of new wave
westernisation of India
feel odd, also ticklish
Is not the Indian going
to remain an Indian
can we laugh it off –
this grave subject, even as
cracks appear in the
social fabric. Cherish the
folk and classical heritage
before it fades out, before its late
Traditional songs nearer to
reality; the new ones follow
only commerce in the end.
Relaxed, children and ladies
enjoy the folk and classical fare
on grassy lawns fresh with
the evening dew drops.
New wave is far from that –
all out to devalue the
institution called humanity.
The timeless intellect
freely occuring as the air we breathe;
A clarity sublime, but takers are less
Ahoy! Temptations on hold
simplicity, traditions full speed ahead!

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Modi and his Teachers’ Day in Manipur

Students and teachers throughout the nation woke up on Friday morning to a different form of Teachers’ Day celebration. Since 1962, India has been celebrating Teachers’ Day on September 5,

Students and teachers throughout the nation woke up on Friday morning to a different form of Teachers’ Day celebration. Since 1962, India has been celebrating Teachers’ Day on September 5, the birthday of Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, the second President of India. Thursday saw schools rushing to give finishing touches to their preparations for the Teachers’ Day celebration, although the preparations were not just for festivities but for a speech to be delivered by the Prime Minister. School authorities were directed to ensure their students’ presence in the school premises during the Prime Minister’s speech on Teachers’ Day to be telecasted live on national TV. School authorities or rather the school heads of all government, aided and private schools including those under the district councils were directed to strictly adhere to the instructions provided to ensure necessary arrangements for TVs in their school campuses and to submit photographs and compliance reports of the said programme to the concerned authorities before 5.30pm of the same day. The Prime Minister’s speech was telecasted from 3 pm to 4:45 pm and included an interaction session of the Prime Minister with students of selected schools from across the country. This is a first for teachers and students of the entire nation, to be addressed directly by the head of the country on Teachers’ Day.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has once again managed to catch the attention of the entire nation with this endeavour. He has sort of achieved a feat even if a small one with his address to the students of the country. The concept is noteworthy, and many would construe it as an earnest attempt to motivate students who are the future of the country. At the same time, it could raise quite a few eyebrows as well.

The Prime Minister gave his speech in Hindi which doesn’t enjoy the same acceptance in the States lying in the north eastern or southern regions of the country as it does in the northern States. For the sake of argument, the entire insight of the Prime Minister’s speech could be lost in translation to the students of the first two regions who are mostly unfamiliar with the language. This would well be the same case, even if the teachers attending to the students were enterprising enough to attempt translating the speech. And in such a case, the students would have returned home only with the false sense of watching the Prime Minister address to them directly through the TV, without understanding much of the speech and its content.

At the same time, in States like Manipur where schools lack even basic amenities and infrastructure, asking students to sit through an entire speech, however motivating the speech is, could be quiet quixotic. Students protesting lack of amenities in their schools are frequent fixtures in the State. On September 4, as schools in the entire length and breadth of the country were busy giving final touches to their preparation for the D-Day, students of Ananda Singh Higher Secondary School were busy protesting and facing police lathi-charge as was reported in the local papers. And this is not a solitary case.

The end-point being, now that the Prime Minister has created a niche for himself among the student community of the country; it is time for him to look into the real problems the students face and improve the facilities provided in the schools.
Leader Writer: Wangkheimayum Bhupendra Singh

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UNC wants PR in Manipur – KanglaOnline

UNC wants PR in ManipurKanglaOnlineImphal, September 6: The United Naga Council has today urged the Centre to impose the President's Rule in Manipur today. A press release of the council has said that the Union government cannot shy away from inter…

UNC wants PR in Manipur
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Imphal, September 6: The United Naga Council has today urged the Centre to impose the President's Rule in Manipur today. A press release of the council has said that the Union government cannot shy away from intervening in the present situation on the …

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UNC wants PR in Manipur

Imphal, September 6: The United Naga Council has today urged the Centre to impose the President’s Rule in Manipur today. A press release of the council has said that the

Imphal, September 6: The United Naga Council has today urged the Centre to impose the President’s Rule in Manipur today.

A press release of the council has said that the Union government cannot shy away from intervening in the present situation on the pretext of constitutional limitations when democracy and the constitutional rights of the people are being desecrated.

It said our peoples’ movement is rooted in our political aspirations as a people.

The people have registered their protest through more than adequate public statements and democratic civil actions on the unwarranted imposition of 144 CrPC in Ukhrul for more than seven weeks by the State government and the insecurity to which they have subjected the people to with unprecedented militarisation, it said.

The thousands of Nagas who came out to join the rallies on August 30 in all the Naga dominated districts were a clear demonstration of the sentiments of the people and cannot be belittled in a democracy, it added.

It further accused Chief Minister Okram Ibobi and deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam who are constitutionally obliged to listen to the voices of the people and protect their lives and safeguard their security for muffling the voices of the people instead.

Stressing that the Indo-Naga Cease-Fire was signed between the Union government and NSCN (IM) without any preconditions, the press release stated Naga people have upheld the Indo-Naga peace process with respect and great expectation over the last 17 years.

Instead of facilitating the peace process, as is their bounden duty, the State government has played spoilsport by militarising Naga areas on the pretext of maintaining law and order with the sole intention of dishonouring the Indo-Naga cease-fire and sabotaging the Indo-Naga peace process, it further stated.

It said Gaikhangam, who not so long ago championed Naga integration and signed the  memorandum demanding for integration of Naga areas submitted to the Prime Minister of India on  May 27, 2005 by 11 MLAs and 2 MPs today is an ardent advocate against the Naga people.

In the press release issued by the publicity wing of UNC, the Naga frontal organisation have questioned the deputy CM’s suggestion that the August 30 rally and protest occurred at the behest of others and was not a spontaneous people’s rally.  Asking what he means by these ‘others’, UNC expressed its wish to ascertain whether those who protest against unfair and unjust imposition by a communal government ‘criminals”.

Asking why 144 CrPC was not revoked during the rally in respect to the people, it stated that the deputy CM and his government had orchestrated the incident knowing fully-well what would happen on that day. The State government is solely responsible for the crime, it added.

Claiming that the text messages received by the deputy CM, real or imaginary, congratulating him over the successful militarisation of Ukhrul have taken precedence over the thousands of Nagas who rallied across the land of the Nagas on August 30 in condemnation of the same, UNC stressed in the press statement that the voice of the people is supreme in a democracy.

Urging the Union government to understand that UNC does not believe in violence, the Naga frontal organisation claimed that its people’s movement was based upon the unmistakable fact that it was impossible to protect our right to life, land, time-honored institutions, customary practice and values under the administration of the communal Government of Manipur. It further stated in the press release that throughout its history with the State government, the Ste government has never respected the identity and dignity of the Naga people.

Pointing out that until and unless the Nagas and tribals have an alternative arrangement outside the scope of the State government, the press release from UNC stated that the strife, conflict and the potential for catastrophic communal clash will always be there.

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Blockade affects normal life in Ukhrul

By R Lester Makang   UKHRUL, September 6: With the Tangkhul Frontal Organizations (TFOs) tightening its grip on enforcement of the United Naga Council (UNC) -sponsored ongoing indefinite ban on

By R Lester Makang

 

UKHRUL, September 6: With the Tangkhul Frontal Organizations (TFOs) tightening its grip on enforcement of the United Naga Council (UNC) -sponsored ongoing indefinite ban on vehicles movement on national and state highways in Naga areas, normal life in Ukhrul district headquarters has been disrupted as town taxis stayed off the road since day second while NH-150 continue to wear a deserted look.

The move to clamp strictures on movement of town taxis has been made to strengthen the ban call in the heart of the town as well, informed a TFO source this evening, adding that, acordingly, town taxis have been informed not to ply in the town except for two hours from 8-10 am in the morning and 2-4 pm in the evening which is strictly in consideration of the public hardships in meeting exigencies.

The town’s thoroughfare which is normally cramful of taxis, consequently, has experienced a sparse traffic movement since yesterday adding to the thinning of traffic volume due to the highways ban.

At the same time, the NH-150 along the Imphal-Ukhrul route continued to look deserted as all sorts of vehicles kept off the road, despite the strategic deployment of paramilitary forces like Assam Riffles along the highway.

A team of Assam Riffles personnel led by a commandent could also be seen patrolling along the road today.

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Govt-JCILPS talk on course, following advocate Arjun’s release

IMPHAL, September 6: Talks between the State government and the Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System might be held on September 9, following the unconditional release of the latter’s

IMPHAL, September 6: Talks between the State government and the Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System might be held on September 9, following the unconditional release of the latter’s executive member advocate Pukhrambam Arjun Singh from judicial custody.

The JCILPS had earlier turn down an invitation of the Chief Minister for talks on September 4 after the government failed to release the advocate.

JCILPS convenor Ibotombi Khuman lauded the government for the unconditional release of the committee’s executive member and said that he will attend the talk with the government on the issue.

Arjun was arrested on July 28, 2014 from the Keishampat ILPS protest site, he said.

He continued that the committee has already received verbal invitation for talk from the government schedule for September 9.

Meanwhile, Arjun said he was happy to know that members and volunteers of the JCILPS have continued with the movement.

He also expressed gratitude over the people’s support to seek his unconditional release.

Arjun Singh said he was charged under section 17/20 UA (P) Act but was released after all charges have been dropped.

He further expressed that he will continue whole heartedly supporting the movement to implement Inner Line Permit System in the State.

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Deceased MLA’s son files legal notice against Andro MLA

IMPHAL, September 6: Deceased Hiyanglam MLA Maibam Junjo’s son M Chandrabir has slapped Manipur Pradesh Trinamool Congress president Th Shyamkumar with legal notice seeking monetary compensation over his father’s death.

IMPHAL, September 6: Deceased Hiyanglam MLA Maibam Junjo’s son M Chandrabir has slapped Manipur Pradesh Trinamool Congress president Th Shyamkumar with legal notice seeking monetary compensation over his father’s death.

According to a source, Chandrabir has sought Rs 2 crore as compensation for the untimely demise of his father (L) Maibam Kunjo Singh, charging the MPTC president of committing “tortious act” against the deceased MLA.

In his notice, Chandrabir has said his father (L) M Kunjo Singh was an active member and sincere MLA of the AITC with undying loyalty, allegiance towards the party.

Sources said the notice was sent by advocate M Manglem Singh yesterday.

The notice mentioned that Chandrabir was unhappy that his father was “slapped with a suspension order from the Manipur Pradesh Trinamool Congress Committee of which MLA Shyamkumar is the president,” informed sources.

“(L) Kunjo Singh never enrolled as a member of the Manipur Pradesh Trinamool Congress Committee, a party flouted by you. In fact, he enrolled as an active member of the Manipur Pradesh Trinamool Congress (enrolment form no 320) and remained as an MLA of the Manipur Pradesh Trinamool Congress till his death,” the legal notice said, according to the source.

The notice further charged MLA Shyamkumar as the president of Manipur Pradesh Trinamool Congress Committee of passing wrongful suspension order, disqualification petition and revocation order against (L) Kunjo “which tarnished and defamed the good name and reputation of a peoples’ representative and also causing mental agony.”

Chandrabir has sought Rs 2 crore in total as compensation to (L) Kunjo Singh’s legal heirs

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Three students injured during road block agitation at Jiribam

JIRIBAM, September 6: Three students were injured while trying to block escorted vehicles of the Coastal Construction Company involved in the construction of rail line at Kashimpur bazar this morning.

JIRIBAM, September 6: Three students were injured while trying to block escorted vehicles of the Coastal Construction Company involved in the construction of rail line at Kashimpur bazar this morning.

Two vehicles of the company were also destroyed during the ensuing scuffle between the blockade supporters and escort team.

The injured students are identified as Piyarul Haque, 13 son of Farij uddin of Kashimpur, Bahrul Islam, 13 son of Jafrul uddin of Ahmadabad and Rahmana Begum, 10 daughter of Anam uddin of Ahmadabad.

Later the students were rushed to the Community Health Centre Jiribam for their urgent treatment.

The dismantled vehicles are two Bolero DI Turbo of the company bearing registration number MN 06L – 4590 and MN 05A – 2974.

Locals had called an indefinite blockade along the Kashimpur to Leishabithol road after the authorities failed to look into their demand to repair the road.

The blockade had started since midnight of September 5, with residents including students coming out to execute the road block. Around 11.30 am, two vehicles of the Coastal Construction Company escorted by a team of the 5 Manipur Rifles tried to pass through Leishabithol and move towards Kashimpur Bazar.

Sources said the blockade supporters attacked the vehicles resulting in a scuffle between them and the security personnel escorting the vehicles during which the three students including a 10 year old girl were injured.

Sources also said that the escort party had blank fired in a bid to control the students.

Meanwhile, following the injuries the All Manipur Students’ Union, District Committee, Jiribam, All Jiribam Bengali Students Union, and the Muslim Students’ Organisation have decided to support the ongoing agitation of the local students.

President of the Jiribam unit of the AMSU Y Sanjiv Singh, president MSO, Manipur Unit Md Salman Khurshid AJBSU general secretary MM Hasan have also condemned the action of the security personnel and demanded the authorities concern to look into the demand of the locals and the students at the earliest.

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MPTCC will field candidate for Hiyanglam by-election: Shyamkumar

IMPHAL, September 6: The Manipur Pradesh Trinamool Congress Committee will field a candidate in the by-election of Hiyanglam AC to retain the seat left open by the demise of sitting

IMPHAL, September 6: The Manipur Pradesh Trinamool Congress Committee will field a candidate in the by-election of Hiyanglam AC to retain the seat left open by the demise of sitting MLA M Kunjo, said president Th Shyamkumar.

Speaking to media persons at the party’s office chamber at Moirangkhom, he said the decision to field a candidate was taken during a meeting of the party’s office bearers yesterday.

He said four candidates have already come seeking tickets from the party, however, the party will announce the potential candidate only after the declaration of by-election notification by the government.

Meanwhile, on the present law and order problem in the State and the indefinite economic blockade imposed along the highways in the State, Shyamkumar appealed to the Union government help bring normalcy and not to allow such disruptions as bandhs and blockades to disturb the general public.

On the ILPS issue, he said he will urge president of the All India Trinamool Congress to implement the Inner Line Permit System in the State.

Education is an important sector, however, it continues to face problems, he said before adding that his party is working to uplift education in the State to the global stage.

Meanwhile, on being asked about his disqualification challenge made by MLA Khumukcham Joykishan, he said the matter is before the Speaker and would be sub-judice for him to comment on it.

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Spitting boxes for cleaner roads placed at CCpur

By Alex Guite LAMKA, September 6: “It is a humble beginning but nonetheless a good beginning as it will cater to the cleanliness prospect of the town as the saying

By Alex Guite
LAMKA, September 6: “It is a humble beginning but nonetheless a good beginning as it will cater to the cleanliness prospect of the town as the saying goes cleanliness is next to Godliness,” said Churachandpur DC PK Jha today regarding spitting boxes installed in the district.

He was speaking at the inaugural of the installation of more than 30 spitting boxes called “Chil Bawm” along the Tiddim Road and other major intersections in Lamka town.

The project was launched under the initiative of the CT Lian Convenience Store and media persons particularly, the Churachandpur Reporters Association (CRA).

The DC also added that the next time around the district administration will collaborate with today’s organisers to work for the betterment of the Lamka town.

Another special invitee, CEO, ADC Churachandpur Manmuanching lauded the organisers and said that through their effort, spitting in public places will be minimised.

She further dwelt on the importance of non-government organisations and the public to initiate such good works.

The brief programme was held along the Tiddim Road-side at the Nehru mark-IB Road junction around 2:30pm.

Other than the two officers, the programme was also attended by leaders of student bodies like the ZYA, ZSF, YPA and the Lamka Town chief Thangkhosuanmung Guite.

The SP, Churachandpur couldn’t attend the programme due to a prior commitment.

The spitting boxes are sponsored with a charity event of the release of a local film “Heina Peuh Ah” at the Churachandpur College campus and with financial aids from Singat MLA GS Haupu, ADCC chairman Langkhanpau Guite and EM of ADCC Kamsuanlun apart from many social workers.

CT Lian   the co-ordinator of the project and chairman of CRA Biak Tonsing said that they raised a fund with the selling of the film’s disc and had spent almost Rs 1 lakh for the project to be inaugurated today.

Tonsing appealed to the Lamka locals to use the boxes particularly those who chew pan and to throw things cigarette butts.

Co-ordinator of the project told the IFP that they had been carrying out such activities in the past but lack of public awareness had hindered its utility. He also said that the people need to maintain the public properties.

“We must not wait for the government alone to act, but take the initiative by ourselves so that the government can back us up” he continued.

Sesiem, who is a core member of the project organiser thanked the general masses for their participation.

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NPF Manipur cautions Deputy CM – Nagaland Post

NPF Manipur cautions Deputy CMNagaland PostNaga People's Front (NPF) Manipur unit leaderships Saturday came down heavily on the state deputy chief minister Gaikhangam alleging that he (Gaikhangam) was making baseless statements regarding August 30 …

NPF Manipur cautions Deputy CM
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Naga People's Front (NPF) Manipur unit leaderships Saturday came down heavily on the state deputy chief minister Gaikhangam alleging that he (Gaikhangam) was making baseless statements regarding August 30 Ukhrul incident in which two persons were …

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Revisiting Macbeth in Valleys of Manipur – The New Indian Express

The New Indian ExpressRevisiting Macbeth in Valleys of ManipurThe New Indian ExpressThiyam's version of Macbeth is staged entirely in Manipuri, and his Macbeth is not just an over-ambitious, egomaniacal, henpecked husband, he is an entity—a force…


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Revisiting Macbeth in Valleys of Manipur
The New Indian Express
Thiyam's version of Macbeth is staged entirely in Manipuri, and his Macbeth is not just an over-ambitious, egomaniacal, henpecked husband, he is an entity—a force of greed and violence that threatens to infect every corner of the world. Thiyam's

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Trucks leave for Silchar to fetch essential goods for Manipur – The Hindu

Trucks leave for Silchar to fetch essential goods for ManipurThe HinduUnder instructions from the Union Home Ministry, the Manipur government arranged for 368 trucks to leave Imphal on Saturday for Silchar in Assam to fetch various consumer items, cook…

Trucks leave for Silchar to fetch essential goods for Manipur
The Hindu
Under instructions from the Union Home Ministry, the Manipur government arranged for 368 trucks to leave Imphal on Saturday for Silchar in Assam to fetch various consumer items, cooking gas and fuel. Police and additional forces rushed to Manipur …

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Mary Kom’s Husband Working Towards Biopic Releasing in Manipur – NDTV

NDTVMary Kom's Husband Working Towards Biopic Releasing in ManipurNDTV"We've been working directly with Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh's office and have all their support. We've done our best to get the release in Manipur…


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Mary Kom's Husband Working Towards Biopic Releasing in Manipur
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"We've been working directly with Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh's office and have all their support. We've done our best to get the release in Manipur. Onler has also been very helpful in trying to get the release. Let's see where we end up

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Boxer’s Husband Joins Efforts to Release ‘Mary Kom’ in Manipur – The New Indian Express

The New Indian ExpressBoxer's Husband Joins Efforts to Release 'Mary Kom' in ManipurThe New Indian Express"We've been working directly with Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh's office and have all their support. We've…


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Boxer's Husband Joins Efforts to Release 'Mary Kom' in Manipur
The New Indian Express
"We've been working directly with Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh's office and have all their support. We've done our best to get the release in Manipur. Onler has also been very helpful in trying to get the release. Let's see where we end up

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Central govt deploys additional forces in strife-torn Manipur Sep 6, 11:13 am – ANINEWS

ANINEWSCentral govt deploys additional forces in strife-torn Manipur Sep 6, 11:13 amANINEWSImphal, Sep 06 (ANI): NDA government deployed additional forces in strife torn northeastern Manipur state in wake of the road blockade called by a Naga group. Ho…


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Central govt deploys additional forces in strife-torn Manipur Sep 6, 11:13 am
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Imphal, Sep 06 (ANI): NDA government deployed additional forces in strife torn northeastern Manipur state in wake of the road blockade called by a Naga group. Home Ministry rushed additional forces to assist the local administration and a top official
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efforts on to release Mary Kom in Manipur – bollywoodhungama

efforts on to release Mary Kom in ManipurbollywoodhungamaSays Ajit Andhare the COO of Viacom, "We've been working directly with the Manipur CM Mr. Okram Ibobi Singh's office and have all their support. We've done our best to get the re…

efforts on to release Mary Kom in Manipur
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Says Ajit Andhare the COO of Viacom, "We've been working directly with the Manipur CM Mr. Okram Ibobi Singh's office and have all their support. We've done our best to get the release in Manipur. Onler has also been very helpful in trying to get the

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Hectic efforts on to release Mary Kom in Manipur, Mary’s husband pitches in – bollywoodhungama

Hectic efforts on to release Mary Kom in Manipur, Mary's husband pitches inbollywoodhungamaSays Ajit Andhare the COO of Viacom, "We've been working directly with the Manipur CM Mr. Okram Ibobi Singh's office and have all their support….

Hectic efforts on to release Mary Kom in Manipur, Mary's husband pitches in
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Says Ajit Andhare the COO of Viacom, "We've been working directly with the Manipur CM Mr. Okram Ibobi Singh's office and have all their support. We've done our best to get the release in Manipur. Onler has also been very helpful in trying to get the

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Manipur-al Qaeda link – E-Pao.net

Manipur-al Qaeda linkE-Pao.netWhen the 'First Word', a news magazine based at New Delhi, first came out with the startling report about 17 youths from Manipur joining al-Qaeda, the most dreaded global militant Islamist and Wahhabist organizatio…

Manipur-al Qaeda link
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First Healthcare Expansion Summit North East India-2014

Press Release: Guwahati, September 5 Critical issues and challenges in Health Care System from a North East perspective were discussed during Day One of the first Healthcare Expansion Summit North

Press Release:

Guwahati, September 5

Critical issues and challenges in Health Care System from a North East perspective were discussed during Day One of the first Healthcare Expansion Summit North East Region (HESNER), which began today at Radisson Blu, Guwahati.

The Summit which is a two-day programme featured panel discussions which were also followed with interaction round among the participants. Each session was followed by networking and one to one business meetings. The Summit is being organized by Alaphra Group.

Alaphra Group, Managing Director, Ricky Ozukum in his welcome speech stated that the Summit is designed to create platform for national and regional decision makers to meet and determine the future of the healthcare sector in North East India. He also expressed hope that this Summit would give a good assessment on the issues which needs to be addressed. “I am sure, this summit will explore the key aspects, issues related to healthcare sector, their best practices and their applications as business drivers for innovation and growth, but most importantly affordable healthcare for the Northeast,” he stated.

Terming the event as ‘historical’, Dr. Bamin Tada, Adviser Health, North East Council, Ministry of DONER, Government of India, felt that the Summit under the theme “Better Health for North East India” was indeed an appropriate one, but very challenging too. In a keynote address, he spoke on critical issues and challenges in Health Care from North Eastern perspective. He listed the following as issues pertaining to North East India: social determinants, culture and tradition, demographic profile, communication bottleneck, environmental degradation and global warming, major health related issues, quality health infrastructure, High Tech Health industry and Medical Tourism, lack of qualified manpower, lack of super specialty hospitals, medical equipment, lack of accredited diagnostic medical laboratories, financial burden on common people, regulatory policies etc.

Dr.Bamin also stated that the people of North Eastern India want a change for the better. Adding, “We must redefine our aims and goals.” He also felt that finding practical solutions to the major critical issues and challenges in the present health care system will call for in depth understanding, analysis, imagination, and creative imagination. The role of all stakeholders will also need proper collaboration and be properly defined, he further stated.

Chairperson for the first day was Dr. Rupali Baruah, HOD, Department of Community Medicine, Guwahati Medical College.

Panel discussions were held on topics like “Human Resources for Healthcare: Demand and Supply in the Northeast”, “Modern health care delivery systems, care coordination and the role of hospitals” , “Government Legislation and role of healthcare Institutions”.

Delegates from North East states turned up for the event which was a grand success.  A roster of notable speakers and honorees from the fields of healthcare, entrepreneurship, business, and experienced professionals participated in the day long Summit.

Day two will commence on September 6 with panel discussions on the topics, “Strategic planning for setting up of small and mid-sized hospitals”, “Re-Envisioning the delivery of sustainable healthcare”, “Quality and its impact on patient safety”.

Issued by

Ricky Ozukum
Managing Director
Alaphra Group
Contact Number: 08413057621

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