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CCpur, February 2:A team of top officials headed by L.Loken, Chief Engeneer (PWD) and accompanied by GS Haupu, MLA Singat  to Sangaikot TD block on the impending construction of a road from Lamka to Suknu which is a stretch of about 26km. The visit was made in the midst of a near dust storm like situation owing to the lack of a proper road.

Add. CE  C H Tiken; SE, Hamat Kumar and EE N.Guite also took part in the inspection tour. A team of media persons accompanying the officials were given a first hand experience during the 26 km ride even inside the comfort of the SUV vehicle.

Speaking on the sideline of the inspection, GS Haupu spoke at length about the potential that the road, if in good condition,will give to the people of the area. He said that the road will connect Chandel, Thoubal and Churachandpur, which will prove to be a gateway for trade with Myanmar and improve ties between India and Myanmar. Meanwhile, the project which will come up soon will be executed in a phase wise manner but officials were evasive about the funding agencies.

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IMPHAL, February 2: Representatives of several Tangkhul civil societies met with the state Home Minister Gaikhangam this afternoon at the latter’s office in connection with an alleged accident on December 18, 2012 that took place in front of the Southern gate of Kangla involving a VVIP vehicle at around 8pm leading to the subsequent death of the victim the next day at a hospital.

Several societies led by the Tangkhul Katamnao Long, Imphal and attended by representatives of Imphal Tangkhul Shanao Long; Tangkhul People’s Organization; Tangkhul Katamnao Saklong, Tangkhul Mayar Ngala Long; ROngmri Lu Pham, Tribal Youth Council, Manipur held a sit in protest at today from 11am to 2pm in front of the Tangkhul Baptist Church, Dewlahland.

Speaking to media persons on the sideline of the sit in protest, spokesperson Pamreiso Raipung said the deadline set by the TKLI demanding ex-gratia for the victim of the alleged road accident from the government and action against the fleeing VVIP vehicle had ended on January 24 without any action from the government compelling the organization to stage the sit in protest.

The deadline was set through an ultimatum submitted to the state Chief Minister on January 14.

Meanwhile, representatives of the organizations met with the Dy Chief Minister and apprised him about the incident today at his office.

Speaking to IFP later in the evening, Raipung said, the meeting with the Dy CM lasted for about 30 minutes this evening but failed to bring any amicable solution.The Dy CM however gave his assurance to find the truth about the incident and find the involved culprit, he informed.

The Dy CM had also said that he will be leaving for the national capital and that he would like to meet again on the issue after his return and bring an amicable solution at the earliest, he informed.

Raipung also informed that movement has received support from the United Committee, Manipur; All Manipur Student’s Union, Democratic Students’ Alliance, Manipur; Naga People Movement for Human Rights, Naga Women Universal Chandel; Village Authorities, Shanaolongs and youth clubs of both Tangkhul Avenue and Nagaram.

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IMPHAL, February 2: As a part of the World Wetland day celebration 2013,  the day was also celebrated in the state today at Khordak Junior High School under the theme “Wet land and water management” along with the slogan of “Wet lands take care of water” organized by the Loktak Development Authority (LDA) in association with the Environmental Social Reformation and Sangai Protection Forum, Keibul Lamjao , the Unique Welfare Protection Committee, Sekmaijing and the Centre for Conservation of Nature and Cultivation of Science, Ningthoukhong.

Giving a key note address of the celebration, Project Coordinator Ng Sanajaoba said that as a part of the evolution of the earth it is very important to observe the day. He further pointed out the day has been observed all over the world from the year 1997 after delegates and the environmentalists across countries passed a resolution to protect and preserve wet lands in a conference meeting held at the Iranian city of  Ramsar in  197.

” We  need to have a farsighted vision for our future generations to save the Loktak Lake and other wetland area of the state,” he said

Speaking as a resource person, Environmentalist Dr Shamungou said that conserving wet lands  is very critical since the major issue of conflict between people will be over water resources.  Noting that global warming and climate change is now a reality all over the world, he said that this was the main reason that Manipur is facing very less rainfall last year.

During the observation today, a quiz competition related to the theme was also held.

Meanwhile, the All Loktak lake Area Fishermen’s Union and Environment & Human Development, Manipur jointly organized the World Wetlands Day 2013 at Ching-Lak Bazar, Thanga.

The observation was co-organised by Forum of Indigenous Perspective and Action, Center for Organization Research and Education, Indian National Trust for Art and Culture Heritage, Citizen Concern for Dams and Development and IPAK film production. The World wetlands day 2013 was observed with the theme ‘wetlands take care of water’.

In a press release, the Environment and Human Development, EHUD  said that Loktak Lake is under severe threat due to Ithai Dam operation by NHPC.

It is also mentioned that the Manipur Loktak Lake Protection Act, 2006 is working against the fishing community depending on the Lake.

Today’s observation was dedicated to raise awareness about the lake and the Act by conducting essay, painting, poetry competition and debating in relation with the day. The whole competition was focused on how to save Loktak Lake of Manipur.

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IMPHAL, February 2: A student of Yairipok Universal College today called a press conference alleging that hostellers of the college had physically assaulted him at the college premise today at the instigation of the hostel warden who is also a Chemistry lecturer.

The student who identified himself as Md Sish Khan (19) son of Hatim Ali of Yairipok called the press conference which was also attended by his family members at the Public Hospital, Hatta.

He alleged that the lecturer whom he identified as Sapam Manao had always been impartial to him.

Alleging that the around 30 hostellers had assaulted him without any instigation from his side, Md SIsh Khan complained about chest pain and pain in the head.

A 3rd Year student of the college, he said he was at the college today to give his Zoology paper, however he was assaulted without any instigation by around 30 of his juniors who are all hostellers.

When asked if he had any contact number of his college or the authorities to confirm his story, he said he lost his mobile during the commotion and as such he has no contact numbers of his college or the authorities at present.

He alleged that when he came to his college this morning, the lecturer called him to stop before reaching the gate, however since he was driving a vehicle he failed to stop at the exact spot, which seem to angered the lecturer who came running and grabbed him by his neck.

Hearing about the commotion, students who were with the lecturers gheraoed him and started assaulting him, he alleged.

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IMPHAL, February 2 (NNN): Imphal chapter of the Institute of Co-operative Management (ICM) and Manipur State Co-operative Union (MSCU) jointly observed the ‘International Year of Co-operative Day 2012’ under the theme ‘Co-operative Enterprises Build a Better World’ on Saturday.

A rally was organized as part of the observation to spread awareness to the masses about usefulness of the co-operatives. Hundreds of IMC and MSCU members joined the rally which flagged off from the ICM complex, Lamphelpat by Uripok constituency MLA L Nandakumar.

It culminated at the same complex after covering a large part of Lamphel area.

They held placards which read like “Join Co-operative for Better Living” and Empowerment of Women through Co-operatives.”

Later, briefing reporters, National Co-operative Union of India (NCUI) chairperson Jina Potsangbam said the rally was organized to sensitize the people about co-operatives and their expediency that helps in building up a better society and a better nation.

She said, “Co-operatives provide jobs to unemployed youths and now there are 4, 500 co-operatives in the country having as much as 5 lakh members.”

L Tompishak Singh, president, MSCU said that Manipur had the least amount of co-operatives and hence jobless people were on the rise, admitting that co-operatives could solve unemployment problem.

He added that only Rs 2.2 crore for the state co-operative in the state budget was not enough.

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