The Chief Minister (CM) of Manipur Okram Ibobi Singh came under gun attack when suspected National Socialist Council of Nagaland Isak-Muivah faction (NSCN-IM) militants opened fire at him and his associates as they were getting out of their helicopter at the Pakshi Ground Helipad in Ukhrul District on October 24, 2016. Singh was accompanied by […]
The Chief Minister (CM) of Manipur Okram Ibobi Singh came under gun attack when suspected National Socialist Council of Nagaland Isak-Muivah faction (NSCN-IM) militants opened fire at him and his associates as they were getting out of their helicopter at the Pakshi Ground Helipad in Ukhrul District on October 24, 2016. Singh was accompanied by […]
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IMPHAL, May 29: Even though 71 years have passed since the Battle of Imphal was fought, the name of Imphal is still deeply rooted in the minds of the Japanese,
Ambassador of Japan to India Takeshi Yagi and Australian High Commissioner to India Patrick Suckling unveiling the Memorial Plaque .
IMPHAL, May 29: Even though 71 years have passed since the Battle of Imphal was fought, the name of Imphal is still deeply rooted in the minds of the Japanese, and in fact Japanese groups still make memorial pilgrimage to Manipur every year.
This was stated by Takeshi Yagi, the Ambassador of Japan to India, during the commemoration of the 71st Anniversary of Battle of Imphal World War II and the Anniversary Ceremony of the `Battle of Red Hill Aka Point 2926` held today at Maibam Lotpa Ching.
The commemoration was also attended by the Australian High Commissioner to India Patrick Suckling and Chief Minister of the State Okram Ibobi Singh.
The Japanese Ambassador further extended his gratitude to the Manipur Tourism Forum, 2nd World War Imphal Campaign Foundation and Manipur Government for organizing such commemoration adding that he pay his tribute to the great heroes who fought in the battle of Imphal.
`Standing on this ground I am deeply pained to think of those who have experience extraordinary hardship. We should not forget that one of the harshest Battle of WW-II was fought in Imphal`, he said.
He thanked all the organisations and people of Manipur in particular for preserving and taking excellent care of the prayer memorial sites for such a long time including the Indian Peace Memorial which was constructed by government of Japan in the year 1994.
The Japanese Ambassador asserted that throughout its post war history Japan, filled with remorse over the war and bearing in mind that `our action`™ brought sufferings to people in Asian countries, has been contributing for the cause of peace and prosperity and further resolved to continue to do so in the future.
Japan and India have achieved very friendly and co-operative relationship particularly in recent years, he said adding that the interaction between the two nations have significantly expanded and deepened.
As for the North Eastern region of India, Indian Prime Minister Narenda Modi and Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe had agreed in September last year to place special emphasis on Japan`™s corporation for enhanced connectivity in North East India and making this region an economic corridor for India and South East Asia, he maintained.
The Japanese government is already conducting technical studies of road networking programmes which include some roads in Manipur and as for other upcoming projects we hope that in co-ordination with the Centre and relevant State government our co-operation in this strategically important region will be further enhanced, continued the Japanese Ambassador.
Delivering his speech Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh said `We have heard of countless tales from our own parents and grandparents of that dramatic period when we found ourselves in the midst of one of the greatest battles of the Second World War`.
It is therefore incumbent on us, the people of Manipur to ensure that this fascinating chapter of our own history, which uniquely connects us to many countries around the world, is remembered he observed adding that the 71st Anniversary Commemoration of Battle of Imphal is a key step.
At the same time, the government of Manipur is pleased to be supporting the initiative, he asserted.
According to the Chief Minister, Manipur`™s experience of the WW-II and its related heritage and assets, cemeteries, museums, memorials, battlefields, airfields, bunkers and trenches can be of interest to the people from around the world.
Not just for the families of soldiers and others who were here during the war, but even for others, such as students, scholars, military, enthusiasts, tourists interested in history, general tourists etc., the Chief Minister observed.
He maintained that the challenges for us for the future then will be to see how we can tell the story of what happened in Manipur during the war and develop and present its related heritage in a way that makes it interesting and attractive for visitors to explore.
Ibobi continued that the historical importance with the natural beauty Manipur as one of the best Tourist Destination not only in North East but also in India in attracting the tourist from India and aboard.
The State government will support in preserving these heritage sites as well as to promote the tourism potential of the State, he said.
The Chief Minister also extended his gratitude to the Manipur Tourism Forum and the 2nd World War Imphal Campaign Foundation for organizing the magnificent event.
Australian High Commissioner to India, Patrick Suckling found it amazing, the interest of India in commemorating and remembering the sacrifices and services of the Indian forces that fought in great wars.
He said that the role of Australia in WW-II especially in Imphal was focused in the air.
`Our forces flew in supplies and flew out injured soldiers. Altogether 12 thousands injured soldiers were flown out`, he said.
Patrick asserted that as per accounts of the soldiers, the fighting was very hard and the circumstance were tough besides the unforgiving hot weather adding that the Battle of Imphal was a significant battle in the WW-II.
Every year when Australians gather to commemorate the battle it was out of humility `We do so not to glorify war, not to commemorate victory, we do so to remember the horrors of war and to commit ourselves not to enter into such horrific conflicts`, continued Patrick adding that now Australia and Japan once rival are looking towards peaceful measures.
As a part of the commemoration ceremony befitting floral tributes was also paid at the Indian Peace Memorial.
The Chief Minister of Manipur, the Ambassador of Japan to India and the Australian High Commissioner to India jointly unveiled the Memorial Plaque inscribed with the story of the `Battle of Red Hill Aka Point 2926`.
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IMPHAL, July 22: India is a democratic country and the press has its own freedom. Certain news reports are based on information received from sources. The media is unbiased and
IMPHAL, July 22: India is a democratic country and the press has its own freedom. Certain news reports are based on information received from sources. The media is unbiased and has no partiality. House member Agriculture minister should keep the habit of reading newspapers.
Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh stated during the Assembly sitting today.
Demands for Agriculture and Fishery departments, which are both under Md Abdul Nasir were tabled today under Demand No 17 and 37 respectively.
Raising a motion for disapproval of policy cut during the discussion on the demands, MLA Dr I Ibohalbi had asked why Asem Priyokumar Singh of Kumbi, who had already received a national level award as the best producer of rice, was placed at Serial No 3 in the list for the State Award. Was this the reason behind his not receiving the State award, he asked adding that there were reports on the issue in the local dailies.
In his reply, minister Md Abdul Nasir said it has been six-seven months since he had read the newspapers.
He continued, what could have been easily resolved through dialogue had often been splashed in the newspapers, degrading the image of the newspapers.
He told the House, now he directly approaches the court instead of approaching the newspapers.
Asserting that the media had printed many baseless reports about him in the past, Md Abdul Nasir said it has been long since, he had read a newspaper.
Hearing the minister’s reply, Chief Minister Okram Ibobi stood up from his seat and with a wry smile said, the minister would have known what was being reported if he had read the newspapers.
Even if there was anything condemnable or which need clarification, he would have got the opportunity.
Ibobi said even if a newspaper report had infringed on the member’s privilege, he is entitled to take the matter to the court.
The Chief Minister also added that his advice, not only as the leader of the House, but from the side of the government to the minister, would be to read the newspapers.
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Media restrained from taking pictures or querying too far THOUBAL, June 15: In what could be described as amazing and at the same time shocking, robbers gained entry into the
Media restrained from taking pictures or querying too far
THOUBAL, June 15: In what could be described as amazing and at the same time shocking, robbers gained entry into the private residence of the State’s Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh at Thoubal Athokpam Makha Leikai and decamped away with several valuables and household items.
Sources said, the burglary came to light only around 1pm today.
Soon after the incident came to light, DGP Shahid Ahmad led a State police team including top officials to the burglary site to take stock of the situation.
The State forensic team also arrived and examined the crime scene.
On the other hand, top police officials restricted the media from taking pictures of the scene and disuaded them from publishing the report.
According to local sources, no one stays at the house and is kept locked for most of the times.
The locks are opened only when family members come for a visit, sources said. The immediate neighbour on the northern side of the three storeyed building is the Chief Minister’s younger brother Okram Ibotomba.
Around 30 personnel of the 3rd IRB are deployed round the clock at the northern main gate of the building; however, the southern main gate was unguarded, informed the sources.
It is also believed that the robbers could have entered the house from the southern side taking advantage of the absence of security.
It is also learnt that the Chief Minister’s wife and Khangabok MLA Okram Landhoni had come to attend a prize distribution function for meritorious students. Before the start of the function, the MLA wanted to rest for some time at the house.
The burglary came to light only when the MLA entered the house and found the locks of the other rooms all broken and the house ransacked.
However, it is not known, when and how the burglary was carried out.
Only the rooms on the third floor were burgled, and the estimate of the items burgled or what was missing from the house could not be confirmed, informed the source.
Meanwhile, local eyewitnesses said that soon after receiving the news of the burglary, a huge contingent of the police arrived and surrounded the area.
Suspecting that explosives could have been planted inside the house, the bomb expert and the forensic team were called to inspect the house, further added the source.
It is also learnt that a ladder suspected to be used by the burglars was recovered and some fingerprints detected from around the window sills.
It is also believed that the burglars could have climbed from a storehouse near the southern gate.
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