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India does not want to accentuate situation on Chinese incursions: PM

New Delhi, Apr. 27 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, has said India does not want to accentuate the situation in the wake of the recent Chinese incursion in Ladakh.
“We do have a plan. We do not want to accentuate the situation. We do believe that it is possible to resolve this problem,” said Dr. Singh, when asked if the Centre had any plans to resolve the issue.
” It is a localised problem. The talks are going on,” he added, while talking to mediapersons on the sidelines of the defence investiture ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here on Saturday.
Defence Minister A.K. Antony yesterday said that negotiations and consultations are on at various levels to find a peaceful solution to the Chinese incursion issue in Ladakh.
“Negotiations and consultations are going on at various levels to find out a peaceful solution to Chinese incursion issue,” he told mediapersons outside the Parliament in New Delhi.
Chief of Army Staff, General Bikram Singh, had earlier briefed the Defence Minister on the Chinese incursion in Ladakh and the situation along the border.
General Singh had reviewed the situation in Jammu and Kashmir along the Line of Control with Pakistan and the Chinese incursions in Ladakh with military commanders in the Northern Command.
The Indian Army has given its inputs to the Government and the National Security Advisor headed China Study Group, which is handling the present situation in Ladakh.
External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid, who is expected to go ahead with his scheduled visit to China on May 9, has expressed confidence that New Delhi and Beijing will be able to resolve the situation.
Apparently taking a tough stance on the reported presence of Chinese troops ten kilometers inside Indian territory in the Ladakh region, India had earlier on Tuesday asked China to maintain the status-quo on the Line of Actual Control (LAC).
Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) official spokesperson Syed Akbaruddin said during his regular briefing that ‘New Delhi sees this as a face-to-face situation between border personnel of the two sides due to differences in their perception of the alignment of the Line of Actual Control’.
“We have therefore asked the Chinese side to maintain status-quo in this sector and by status-quo I mean status-quo prior to this incident. The term face-to-face situation is not something that we have conjured up; it is something that is referred to under 205 protocol for the implementation of CBMs in the military field along the Line of Actual Control in the India-China border areas,” he added.
On April 15, a Platoon-strength contingent of China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) entered the Indian territory in Daulat Beg Oldi (DBO) sector in eastern Ladakh and erected a tented post, setting the stage for a face-off with Indian troops.
Daulat Beg Oldi, which is located in northernmost Ladakh, is a historic camp site. It is located on an ancient trade route connecting Ladakh

Give dance a chance

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Leader Writer: Shobaraj Yumlembam
Many beneficial things are said about dance. Some of them worth mentioning are: dance is a skill that will stay with someone forever, is a key to good health, keeps one sharp and focussed, is a natural stress reliever, is a great confidence booster etc. This art form is attuned to rhythms and goes with the tune of music and/or beats. In India, its rich trove of various culture and art forms also include a wide array of dance forms based on the local traditions of various communities and ethnic groups.

Manipuri dance as one of the major Indian classical dance forms developed its own specific aesthetics, values, conventions and ethics. The Manipuri classical form of dance is claimed not only to be one of the softest and mildest but is included to be among the most meaningful dances of the world with the movements of the body and feet and facial expressions in Manipuri dance being subtle and aimed at portraying devotion and grace. The musical accompaniment for this dance form comes from a percussion instrument called ‘Pung’, a singer, cymbals and wind instrument such as flute.

Many states in the country have taken up certain measures to preserve and promote their traditional dance forms. In recent times, the Chief Minister of Manipur has also assured full cooperation for the promotion of Manipuri dance and martial arts preservation. To preserve and promote Manipuri dance, Art & culture, the Government, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and private stakeholders will join hands together to improve the support and facilities to artistes, he had said.

In many instances, the artistes in the state have expressed their desire that the Government and the concerned department must recognise the importance of art and culture and take due measures to preserve and promote various traditional art forms. However, the other truth is that there is no cultural policy in the state as yet and the topics of art and culture have not been included in the academic curriculum or syllabus. Artistes have also spoken out over the need for a cultural university be established here, and allocation of funds in the state budget to support various art forms.

With an aim to increase awareness of the importance of dance among the general public, the Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance Academy has announced to organize the International Dance Day on April 29, 2013. International Dance Day was introduced in 1982 by the International Dance Committee of the International Theatre Institute (ITI), a UNESCO partner NGO, and is celebrated on April 29 every year. The goal of the “International Dance Day” is to celebrate dance, to revel in the universality of this art form, to cross all political, cultural and ethnic barriers and to bring people together through the common language of Dance.

However, to make the celebrations of any art forms complete and meaningful, the needful recognition, preservation and promotion of art and culture is the urgent need of the hour. The Ministry of Education can be approached with proposals to celebrate Dance Day at all schools with writing essays about dance, drawing dance pictures, dance competitions etc. Art and culture festivals have to be organized more frequently at both the state and national levels. Along with this, the encouragement and support of artists is very much required.

The people of the state especially the artistes who known for their patience, talent and dedication shall one day get to witness the real and priceless celebration of dance day, music day, song day, or theatre day etc only when the art and culture finds its deserved place in the state.There must be State led initiatives to ensure that Manipur which is often pitched with the tag of `where the Gods took to dance` gets its place in the sun when it comes to the arena of dance.

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Report child rapes: Supreme Court

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NEW DELHI, April 25 (Agencies): Failure to report sexual offences against minors is punishable and amounts to shielding the offenders, the Supreme Court said today, amid a spurt in such incidents including last week’s rape of a five-year-old in Delhi. … Continue reading →

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In a series of guidelines, a bench of Justices K.S. Radhakrishnan and Madan B. Lokur ruled that educational institutions, media representatives, hotels, remand homes and other institutions were duty-bound to report such abuse.

“The non-reporting, after having come to know that a minor below the age of 18 years was subjected to any sexual assault, is a serious crime. By not reporting, they are screening offenders from legal punishment. Hence, they be held liable and prompt action be taken against them.”

The bench directed the Centre and states to constitute special juvenile police units (SJPU) and take prompt action in consultation with juvenile justice boards for protection of child victims.

The bench said instances of sexual abuse or assault on a minor should be reported to the nearest SJPU or the local police. That includes private and government hospitals. If the perpetrator is a relative, the mother or other female members of the family should be consulted and the abuse reported keeping in mind that the child’s interest is paramount.

The bench also touched upon another area —“dichotomy” between the view taken by courts and the executive on death penalties. The bench said the executive (the government) had commuted to life death penalties in several cases, reflecting that there was no uniform pattern of sentencing in the country.

“It seems to me that though courts have been applying the rarest of the rare principle, the executive has taken into consideration some factors not known to the courts. Death penalty and its execution should not become a matter of uncertainty… perhaps, the law commission can resolve the issue,” Justice Radhakrishnan, writing the judgment, said.

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Three UKRA cadres arrested

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IMPHAL, Apr 26: A press release issued by the Superintendent of Police, Imphal West District, Manipur said that Imphal West Police Commandos arrested three active members of UKRA ( United Kom Rem Army) from near Kasturi bridge and Khuyathong Pukhri Mapal near bus stand at 1.30 p.m.namely Khwairakpam Sanatomba Singh (43) son of Kh. Angangyaima Singh of Awang Sekmai Bazar; S/S Sgt. Ngamgouneo Kilong, (21), son of Seikhomang Kilong of Pissgrad Churachandpur (Army No. 576), and Thongkhohao Taothong (19) son of Thopao Tonthang of Sangaikot Churachandpur. One 9 mm pistol and a magazine along with three nos. of 9 mm ammunition were recovered and seized from the possession of Ngamgouneo Kilong, added the release.

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TG school magazine published

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IMPHAL, Apr 26: A press release from Tamphasana Girls’ Higher Secondary School (Students Union 2012 – 13) said that over 2010 copies of the Annual school magazine of TG higher secondary school has been published with the help of RB … Continue reading →

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Students` transporters to cease service

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IMPHAL, April 26: A press release from All Manipur School Students’ Transporter Association (AMSSTA) said that the dateline for April 25 for negotiation regarding the confusion/controversy between Shishu Nishtha Niketan School Authority and Shishu Nishtha Niketan Van Service (RTA) is over but the school authority has failed to do anything to reach an understanding and consequently , students’ transporters of all kinds in Manipur will cease service on April 29.

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Thang-ta program

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IMPHAL, Apr 26: The Kanglei Indigenous Martial Arts And Cultural Soceity (KIMACS) has said in a press release that as part of its thang-ta training programs by KIMACS at private schools with an objective to train everybody in Thang-ta, a thang-ta training programme was held at KM blooming school at Khangabok. Khundrakpam Menjor, the Principal of the school and functionaries of KIMACS participated in the program, it said.

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Vespa 1st anniversary

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IMPHAL, April 26: Piaggio has launched a special promotion on the occasion of the 1st anniversary of `Vespa` in India. During the occasion Asem David, Proprietor Tulsi Motors said the promotion intends to reach out to customers to build brand … Continue reading →

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Women groups decries failure to file charge-sheet in Napetpali case

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IMPHAL, April 26: A joint press statement of the Naga Women’s Union (NWU); Imphal Tangkhul Shanao Long (ITSL); Indigenous Women’s Forum North East, India (IWFNEI) and Rongmei Luh Phuam (RLP) has said that the organizations were concerned over the Napetpali incident of December 24, 2012 involving a minor school girl who was assaulted with an attempt to rape and murder by self proclaimed KCP cadres at Napetpali, Imphal East under Lamlai Police Station.

Condemning the delay in proceeding with the case, it said that the authority concerned was yet to put up a charge sheet till date even after four months of the incident, it said.

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IVA Manipur to observe veterinary day today

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IMPHAL, April 26: The Indian Veterinary Association, Manipur branch has in a release said that the association is observing the “13th World Veterinary Day” on the theme “Vaccination to Protect and Prevent” on April 27 at 10:30 am at the … Continue reading →

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It has invited all the veterinarians from all sectors to attend the observation function on time.

It further said that free antirabies vaccination of dogs will be conducted April 27 from 6:30 am to 10 am at State Veterinary Hospital, Sanjenthong; Citizen Club, Soibam Leikai; Epa Thoukok Sanglen, Uripok Naoremthong Bazaar; and Basket Ball Ground, Dharmalaya Social Welfare Centre, Brahmapur Nahabam, Imphal.

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Congratulation

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IMPHAL, April 26: The Shiv Sena Manipur State has in a press statement congratulated Langthabal A/C MLA Karam Shyam Singh who is the vice president of LJP on him being awarded the Bharat Excellence Award as well as North Eastern … Continue reading →

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Militants hurl grenade at Manipur minister Ngamthang Haokip’s residence – The Hindu

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Militants hurl grenade at Manipur minister’s house

Militants lobbed a powerful grenade at the residence of Manipur Irrigation and Flood control Minister Ngamthang Haokip in the heart of Imphal town but it failed to explode, officials said on Saturday.

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Sufficient oil in stock : Okendro

IMPHAL, April 26 NNN: Admitting that though oil stock has been reduced in Manipur due to the recent strike by tanker drivers and the total bandh being imposed along the National Highways, now there is sufficient fuel at IOC oil depot, Chingmeirong, state CAF & PD minister M Okendro said Friday.
Okendro was briefing media persons here after a joint meeting of representatives of driver union, Government and top CRPF officials at his office chamber in the New Secretariat.
The people had faced a hitch for a few days in the state since all the oil tanker drivers were on strike over the abduction of a tanker driver but presently there are petrol and diesel at the depot that will last for 10 days each, the minister said.
He informed that it has been decided in the joint meeting, also participated by concerned security agencies to take up security measures along the highways to give protection to all the oil and bullet tankers ferrying fuel from Assam’s Khatkhati to Imphal.
The Nagaland Government will also be requested to support the move considering the security situation, he said.
“In a situation like this, all the political parties and NGOs in the state must lend a hand and work together because it would not be correct to let the Government bear the brunt alone and that mere criticizing the Government cannot bring any solution,” he stressed.
Seeking support from transporters in the Government’s efforts, he also called upon all the people residing by the highways to extend support to the Government.
Okendro also said if the current situation persists, it would have serious impact on the people, especially to young students so all the concerned must come out and support the Government’s initiative by taking it as their own responsibility.
The minister further said that all the tanker drivers will resume work and fuel stations will also be reopened from tomorrow, Friday.
Besides Okendro, IG, CRPF, Nagaland and Manipur, SP Singh, DIG, CRPF, Assam, Nagaland and Manipur, Ashok Kumar and representatives of All Manipur Road Transport Drivers and Motor Workers, Union attended the meeting held at 5 pm Friday.
The meeting also agreed to conduct routine CRPF ROP along National Highways connecting Nagaland on top of the ROP along the highways linking Manipur, Okendro added.

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MUCO to help Noney fire victims

IMPHAL, April 26 NNN : AMUCO said Friday it has decided to help the people whose shops had been completely destroyed in a major fire in Tamenglong district’s Noney/ Longmai town that took place in the middle of the night on April 8.
All Manipur United Clubs Organisation (AMUCO) will minister to all the victims of None Longmai town whose shops had been burned in a huge fire on April 8 midnight, AMUCO president KT Rahman told newsmen at the organisation’s office here.
Around 50 shops were blazed in the inferno.
He acknowledged the peaceful co-existence of the people of the hill and the valley since time immemorial and said AMUCO in collaboration with relief committee which is set up from time to time has been assisting to the victims of natural disasters and mishaps like fire in the state.
A relief committee on ‘Longmai bazaar, None fire victims National Highway-37’ with Rahman as its convenor has been formed by AMUCO.
Rahman said this committee will ask for donation from the people and rice, dal, oil, salt and cloths will be collected from generous individuals and these will be given to the Longmai bazaar fire victims.
Rahman further appealed to all to make kind contribution to the committee to enable it to help the fire victims.

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Antyodaya Anna Yojana

M.V.S Prasad, Joint Director, PIB, Chennai.
In order to make TPDS more focused and targeted towards the poorest of the poor category of the population, the “Antyodaya Anna Yojana” (AAY) was launched in December 2000. AAY contemplates identification of poorest of the poor families from amongst the number of BPL families covered under TPDS within the states and providing them foodgrains at a highly subsidized rate of Rs.2 per kg for wheat and Rs.3 per kg for rice. The States/UTs are required to bear the distribution cost, including margin to dealers and retailers as well as the transportation cost. Thus the entire food subsidy is being passed on to the consumers under the scheme. The identification of the Antyodaya families and issuing of distinctive Ration Cards to these families is the responsibility of the concerned State Governments. Allocation of foodgrains under the scheme is being released to the States/UTs on the basis of issue of distinctive AAY Ration Cards to the identified Antyodaya families. The present monthly allocation of foodgrains under AAY is around 8.51 lakh tones per month as on 31.12.2012.
The scale of issue that was initially 25 kg per family per month has been increased to 35 kg per family per month with effect from 1st April 2002. Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) was launched for one crore families to be identified from the Below Poverty Line (BPL) families. Coverage under this scheme has been expanded thrice since then i.e. during 2003-04, 2004-05 and 2005-06 covering additional 50 lakh households each time. Thus the total coverage under AAY was raised to 2.50 crores AAY families (i.e.38% of BPL)
Detailed guidelines were issued to the States/UTs for identification of the Antyodaya families under the AAY and additional Antyodaya families under the expanded AAY. In order to identify the households criteria adopted:- Landless agriculture labourers, marginal farmers, rural artisans/craftsmen, such as potters, tanners, weavers, blacksmiths, carpenters, slum dwellers and persons earning their livelihood on daily basis in the informal sector like porters, coolies, rickshaw pullers, hand cart pullers, fruit and flower sellers, snake charmers, rag pickers, cobblers, destitute and other similar categories in both rural and urban areas.
Households headed by widows or terminally ill persons/disabled persons/persons aged 60 years or more with no assured means of subsistence or societal support. Widows or terminally ill persons or disabled persons or persons aged 60 years or more or single women or single men with no family or societal support or assured means of subsistence. All primitive tribal households. The above guidelines have further been amended vide letter dated 3rd June, 2009 to include all eligible BPL, families of HIV positive persons in the AAY list of on priority. (PIB Features.)

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