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International Level Peace Poster Contest

IMPHAL, October 26: Lions Club of Imphal Greater organised two International Level Peace Poster Contest on the theme “Share Peace” at Sacred Heart Hr Sec. School and JNV Yaralpat Imphal

IMPHAL, October 26: Lions Club of Imphal Greater organised two International Level Peace Poster Contest on the theme “Share Peace” at Sacred Heart Hr Sec. School and JNV Yaralpat Imphal East, said a press release by Lions Club of Imphal Greater.

It said, the winners from the two Peace Poster Contest will be forwarded for District Level Competition, who will be eligible for further competition in multiple level and then South Asia, Africa and Middle East (ISAAME), followed by International Level.

The Peace Poster Contest is an Annual International Competition being organised by the Association of Lions Clubs all over the world in the age group of 11-13, and it was created in 1988 to give creative opportunity to young people to express their feelings and vision for world peace, for which approximately 400,000 children from 75 countries participate annually, said the press release.

It said, at Sacred Heart Hr. Sec. School, altogether 29 students from the Sacred Heart Hr. Sec. School, JNV Khumbong and Sishu Nistha Niketan participated in the Poster Contest, and Maleshori Sarungbam, a student of JNV Khumbong won the 1^st Position, followed by Melamnganba Waikhom of Shishu Nishtha Niketan and Ningthoujam Athoi Singh of Sacred Heart Hr. Sec. School in 2^nd and 3^rd Position respectively.

Meanwhile, 22 students participated in another Peace Poster Contest held at JNV Yaralpat, and Laiphrakpam Rohit, Ningthoujam Nandita and S. Deepa bagged 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd positions respectively, said the press release.

It said, all the winners were given a cash prize of Rs. 1500, and Rs. 1000 and Rs. 750 for runners up, and the prizes were distributed with certificates at the competition venues.

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Around 64 encroachers evicted from Heingang Reserved Forest Areas

IMPHAL, October 24: Officials of the Forest department supported by Police personnel today evicted around 64 families of encroachers from inside the Heingang Reserved Forest Area. The families were evicted

A bull dozer being used to tear down an encroachment inside the Heingang Reserved Forest area on Saturday.

IMPHAL, October 24: Officials of the Forest department supported by Police personnel today evicted around 64 families of encroachers from inside the Heingang Reserved Forest Area.

The families were evicted from Keirang to Heingang Awang Leikai.

The eviction exercise which started from 7:30 am and continued even as this report is being filed was conducted as per a notification issued on June 26 under Rule No 81 (1) of Manipur Forest Rules 1971 for eviction of the encroachers from the forest area.

A second notification was served to the people on October 16 against occupation and construction of structures in the Hingang Reserved Forest.

During the eviction drive, tension erupted between the people and the department officials but was subdued by the police personnel present.

Some of the structures evicted belonged to Sericulture Farmers`™ projects; however, the Forest officials were shown leases which were signed in 1982 regarding the occupation of the areas by the farmers.

Speaking to media persons in the sideline of the drive, sericulture farmers whose farms were damaged during the drive said it was a shock for them.

Manipuri short film “The Linger” selected for 4th Delhi International Film Festival

IMPHAL, October 23: A short film titled “The Linger” has been officially selected for the 4th Delhi International Film Festival, which will be held from December 5-December 10. The debut

IMPHAL, October 23: A short film titled “The Linger” has been officially selected for the 4th Delhi International Film Festival, which will be held from December 5-December 10.

The debut film directed by Shamurailatpam Bishwajit Sharma alias Shamtom Shar, is about a man haunted in his dreams by a memory of his past and it basically depicts the nature of dreams and its relation to human subconscious minds.

Bishwajit Sharma, son of Ph. Brajamuhini Devi, hails from Bishnupur Mamang Leikai, Manipur. Earlier, he studied film editing at Digital Film Academy, Mumbai, then assisted filmmaker O. Gautam in few Manipuri films and attended Screenwriting workshops by Jame V. Hart and by Alexandra Viets, Documentary workshops by DocEdge, Kolkata (Asian Forum for Documentary) and Acting workshop by Seema Biswas.

Bishwajit expressed his opinion on substandard quality of fiction or narrative film being produced in Manipur these days. He said, he wants to change the concept of fast money making through films in the state and is looking forward for genuine film producers to emerge, who know film and filmmaking.

Traffic movement along Imphal Moreh highway still far from normal

IMPHAL, October 22: Even though vehicular movement has resumed along the Imphal-Moreh stretch of the National Highway 2 which was badly affected by the recent incessant rains and landslides, there

Vehicles wait while a bulldozer levels the road near Tengnoupal along the Imphal-Moreh highway.

IMPHAL, October 22: Even though vehicular movement has resumed along the Imphal-Moreh stretch of the National Highway 2 which was badly affected by the recent incessant rains and landslides, there are still certain parts of the highway which the State PWD has failed to make safe for the motorists.

IFP had conducted an inspection of the highway yesterday in this regard.

It was learnt during the tour that the PWD has divided up the damaged portion of the Imphal-Moreh road stretch into three and entrusted a separate contractor each to repair the three portions.

Of the three, the portion which was least damaged is the Lokchao to Moreh stretch. There the contractor has only used a JCB to clear the roadside drain which has been earthed up, draining away the falling water streams from the hill tops.

However, as there was no planning to drain the water streams down the gorge, there were certain parts where the streams had overflowed from the drain.

The worst portion of the road starts about 2 km before reaching Tengnoupal from Imphal.

Two road stretches about 100 feet long each have sunk along the portion requiring cutting of the hill slopes to enable vehicular movement.

On reaching the stretch around 3:30pm yesterday, several vehicles coming from both Imphal and moreh sides were seen stranded as the earth from the hill slopes cut by the Proclain machine was being piled up on the road.

The earth and boulders piled up on the road from the cutting of the hill was further cast off into the gorges using a JCB and a Bulldozer.

Later, after the road was cleared, vehicles were made to pass the stretch from one side at a time.

However, it was also witnessed that due to the minimum number of manpower and machinery being used, there was not much development in the work.

It may be mentioned that the bad condition of the road has affected shopping for ningol chakkouba as many people flock to the border town for their shopping.

At the same time, vehicles coming from Moreh towards Imphal and vice versa are allowed passage only on specific periods due to security reasons which has only appended the hardship of the commuters.

Paintings at contemporary artists` art exhibition enthral visitors

IMPHAL, October 20: The Neo-Gene, Contemporary Artists`™ Manipur held an Art exhibition on the theme `Creative Ripple`™ at Manipur State Art Gallery, Dept. of Art & Culture Complex, Palace Compound

Art and Culture director Dr K Sushila take a look at one of the paintings.

Manipur State Kala Akademi secretary Dr K Sushila who is also the director Art & Culture, Manipur State Kala Akademi awardee and NEZCC, Dimapur & EZCC, Kolkata member Ch Premananda Roy, managing director, Classic Group of Hotels Dr Th Dhabali Singh, and Neo-Gene Contemporary Artists`™ Manipur president Sarangthem Kula Singh graced the inaugural function as the chief guest, guests of honour and president respectively.

Dr Th Dhabali announced that in his contribution to promote the local artistes, a room in the ground floor of his Four-Star Classic Grande will be allotted for local Art exhibition.

He said, `In recognition of the self-sponsored efforts of the sprouting Artists in the State and with the intent of showcasing their work to potential consumers, we would display your Art in our newest hotel which is scheduled to be formally inaugurated on November 9.`

Dr K Sushila also committed that two Art works displayed today will be purchased by the department for their upcoming Art Gallery.

The two paintings are the canvas painting by Robin W and Withering Sangai creation by N Dhanajit.

`The pony is the pride of the State as it has helped in popularising Manipur with polo, yet they are neglected and mistreated.`

This unfortunate reality is so well depicted by the artist to imprint on the onlookers, she said.

`The dying Sangai painting also strongly depicts the dwindling Sangai population in our vicinity and the need to retrospect this concern`

S Sundaram Singh and Gunindro Singh were felicitated on the occasion for their selfless contribution in the field of visual Art.

Several works of various art forms were displayed in the gallery for the visiting art lovers.

Ch Premananda Roy said, `Unlike performing arts, this form of art cannot sustain on repeating the same art.`

It requires the artist to continuously expand their creativity and continue to explore new ways of exhibition experiences, ideology, illusions and rhetoric, he said.

`Only such originality of style and perfection marks the success of Artists.`

He added, `It is encouraging to see enthusiastic young artists from our State making progressive advancement in this field and we need to support such efforts.`

According to the secretary of Neo-Gene, the collective was formed in 1998 with the initiative of 10 members who had the vision of promoting local artists.

`Several Art exhibitions have been held in the past 17 years on various themes including one on `The Spirit of Sharmila`™` he said.

Orientation Program on Entrepreneurship, Law & Order and Career for NE students

NEW DELHI, October 19: A career orientation cum social awareness program on entrepreneurship, law and order and career options for north-east students was organized by Voice Club in association with

North-east students participating the Orientation Program

NEW DELHI, October 19: A career orientation cum social awareness program on entrepreneurship, law and order and career options for north-east students was organized by Voice Club in association with Manipur Young Mind Association Delhi (MYMAD), Centre for Rural Upliftment and Development Organization (CREDO) and Manipur Upliftment Centre (MUC) Manipur, at Mukherjee Nagar Police Station, New Delhi, said a press release.

It said, Joy Raj, ex-serviceman and social worker talked about his experience as a north east student in delhi. He also explained about the mentality of discrimination, prejudice and other issues for both north-east people as well as the mainland people.

Meanwhile, Rajiv Baruwa, UPSC co-ordinator Sankalp Bhawan explained about pursuing civil services as a career. He also extended a comprehensive speech about UPSC exam preparation, said the press release.

It said, CP Barduwas, Inspector of Delhi Police talked about the security measures that the Delhi Police had taken over the years for the students staying in the North Campus areas of Delhi University, and also asked the participants to cooperate with Delhi Police in preventing and fighting crimes.

Moreover, the press release said that Hidam Gourashyam, a reasearch scholar from Manipur expressed his concerns about the lack of respect for labour and insisted that all professions should be respected.

Rohit Khari, former Assistant Director of Commerce & Industry, Goverment of India said that entrepreneurship is about taking risk with no limits, and added that entrepreneurship is needed for the development of any society, said the press release.

It said, the speakers were felicitated by Khulna laimayum, President, MYMAD, Anand Wangkhem, Secretary, CREDO, Manipur, Rezeena Yaikhom, Secretary of VOICE CLUB and Bidyasagar Salam, President of VOICE CLUB, Delhi.

The Hindu featured interview with Manipur footballer Moirangthem Gouramangi

In an interview featured in The Hindu, Moirangthem Goiuramangi, a native of Sekmai Manipur, expressed the need of grass root level training to improve the quality of Indian Football. The Manipur

Manipur player Moirangthem Gouramangi featured in The Hindu. Photo: K.V. Srinivasan (Hindu)

In an interview featured in The Hindu, Moirangthem Goiuramangi, a native of Sekmai Manipur, expressed the need of grass root level training to improve the quality of Indian Football.

The Manipur native who currently played for Pune City FC opined that the atmosphere in ISL was completely different, as most of the players had played at the highest level and their match-awareness were more.

Moiranthem Gouramangi made his debut for India way back in 2006. Capped 71 times by the national team, the young Manipuri, a product of the Tata Football Academy, plied his trade in the National Football League, then in the re-branded I-League, and now plays in the Indian Super League (ISL) for Pune City FC. The 29-year-old spoke about this transition, and the role of ISL in shaping India’s football future.

Original excerpts of the interview featured in Hindu:

This is your second year in the ISL. How different have the experiences been as compared to your I-League days?

I don’t think we can compare the two. We can’t forget the contribution the I-League has made. I would say, without the I-League there wouldn’t be ISL. Indian football is in transition. One can’t completely depend on the ISL to turn things around overnight. There are lots of positives though. I-League has its limitations budget-wise. There are financial restrictions. It is not as big as what we are seeing today [ISL].

But the ISL has brought in foreign players, and coaches with different styles. In that sense, how has the on-field game evolved?

Technically better. In I-League too we had foreigners. But in ISL, the atmosphere is completely different. Most of them have played at the highest level and their match-awareness is more. So is the tempo of the game. This kind of exposure wasn’t there before. But we [Indians] are not very far behind. We can definitely do well. But we don’t have the necessary structures in place. We need more grassroots-level training.

For a young Indian player, how beneficial can the ISL be?

I’ll tell you from my own experience. I have been to countries like Australia, Denmark, Ukraine. There, I had to train like a foreigner. I mean, I had to adapt to their culture. Now, everything is coming to our country. Our players need not feel lonely here. It’s a good opportunity and the younger generation should take it seriously.

Can you give a realistic time-frame for things to improve?

At least another two years [for some signs to emerge].

What has been the biggest takeaway for you from the ISL?

I am from the Northeast. I never expected to go to Mumbai, Chennai and even Pune — not so popular for football — and see 30,000 people come and watch us play. We never experienced this before. Bringing the crowds back to the stadium has been the biggest thing and the attendance is increasing day by day. Nobody wants to play in empty stadiums. I feel this is only the beginning [of better things to come].

Source: The Hindu

Scholarly interests on my theatre work are more rewarding than any kind of award: Kanhailal

IMPHAL, October 18: Scholars from different institutes across the globe have been showing keen interest on my work. It`™s a profound feeling and any kind of award cannot replace it,

IMPHAL, October 18: Scholars from different institutes across the globe have been showing keen interest on my work. It`™s a profound feeling and any kind of award cannot replace it, said theatre doyen Heisnam Kanhailal.

Kanhailal was speaking at the website launch function of Kalakshetra Manipur, KKM theatre group here today at the JNMD Academy this evening. He said the website of KKM (www.kalakshetramanipur.org) has been long overdue. Our group has been trying to flaunt a website since 10 years back, but it did not materialised, he said.

`This was because I was laidback and did not pay much interest into it. But today we have been compelled to launch it. Friends and theatre lovers from different parts of the globe have demanded it. And we felt the need to move with the pace of time`, Kanhailal said.

He continued that today`™s artists more particularly of Manipur need to inculcate `artistic responsibility`™. It is beyond doubt that our artists have immense skills. But artists are inclined to be contented with the accolades they earned. They must move beyond that, he said.

Kanhailal emphasised that artists also need state patronage to reach certain height. He maintained that Kerala is a good example as far as artistic and cultural environment is concern. The growth and vibrancy of Kerala in any performing art is because the gurus and the scholars work together, he added.

He also noted that the state of Manipur can take the responsibility imparting theatre lessons to other south Asian countries with the coming of the Act East Policy. `Some of these countries have fertile ground for theatre. We at KKM are ready to take that responsibility`, said Kanhailal, while sharing the group`™s experience of touring Asian countries.

K Radhakumar, Secretary, Art & Culture, Govt of Manipur, who was the chief guest of the function in his speech, said that it is never too late to launch a website. He said the government is hopeful of going ahead with new ventures in the field of culture. A state Cultural Policy as well as a Film Policy is on the pipeline, he said.

On a critical note, Radhakumar highlighted that artistes are often carried away by egoism. `It seems that we have not learned to work jointly in a constructive way. Most of the discussions on important matters that we have had often got derailed inconclusively`, he pointed out.

The function was presided by L Upendra Sharma, Director, JNMDA. Many well-known theatre workers and scholars were also present in the gathering. The website was formally launched by the chief guest.

North East Festival 2015 kicks off with high level discussions

NEW DELHI, Oct 18: After two immensely successful years, the third edition of the North East Festival kicked off in a great style with main focus in Tourism, Look East

High level discussion on 'North East's strategic importance to India and Act East Policy' at North East Festival 2015 New Delhi, 17 October 2015: The second afternoon of the 3rd edition of the North East Festival, currently underway at IGNCA in the capital saw an engaging and lively discussion on the 'North East's strategic importance to India and Act East policy'. The session featured high level panelists such as Mr. Ram Madhav, National General Secretary, BJP; Mr. Ravi Capoor, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Commerce, Government of India; Mr. AM Singh, Joint Secretary, Ministry of DoNER, Government of India, Dr. Nani Gopal Mahanta, Professor, University of Gauhati and Mr. Shyamkanu Mahanta, Organiser-in-chief, North East Festival. The session was moderated by well known journalist Kishalay Bhattacharjee. As a topic, North East's strategic importance is of paramount significance to the development of the North East region, and saw active and enthusiastic participation from representatives of all the states of the region. In his opening remarks, Mr. Shyamkanu Mahanta, Organiser-in-chief, North East Festival said, "There is a need to promote the North East and build bridges with the rest of the country. We also need to create a positive perception about the region, so that investors and businesses see the North East as a viable option." Speaking at the conference, Dr. Nani Gopal Mahanta, Professor, University of Gauhati said, "It is often said that since the North Eastern region is landlocked, development and commerce is a problem. I believe that North East can develop on its own. As a region, it historically had seamless connectivity with South East Asian and South Asian countries and that should be looked at once again. What is required is integration of road, rail and water transport and people to people connect. " In his address, Mr. Ram Madhav, National General Secretary, BJP said, "The emotional disconnect between the people of North East and the rest of t

North East Festival-Session on Look East Policy (Photo Courtesy: UB Photos)

NEW DELHI, Oct 18: After two immensely successful years, the third edition of the North East Festival kicked off in a great style with main focus in Tourism, Look East and Act East Policy with various discussion sessions with top policymakers, in the capital city of India from October 16 to October 18 at Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), Janpath, New Delhi, organised by the reputed socio-cultural trust, Trend MMS, in association with IGNCA and North East Today, said a press release.

It said, the festival is comprised with 25 food stalls, 60 artisans, 40 musical bands, 30 folk dances, various exhibitions of tribes, handloom, handicrafts and much more, and it was inaugurated by Arvind Kejriwal, Chief Minister of Delhi, and the guests of honour were Manish Sisodia, Deputy CM of Delhi and Kapil Mishra, Tourism Minister of Delhi.

The press release stated that the Chief Minister of Delhi said northeast as the most beautiful destination in India with most beautiful and nice people.

The session featured high level panelists such as Ram Madhav, National General Secretary, BJP, Ravi Capoor, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Commerce, Government of India, AM Singh, Joint Secretary, Ministry of DoNER, Government of India, Dr. Nani Gopal Mahanta, Professor, University of Gauhati and Shyamkanu Mahanta, Organiser-in-chief, North East Festival, and the session was moderated by well known journalist Kishalay Bhattacharjee, said the press release.

It said, Shyamkanu Mahanta stated about the need to promote north-east and build bridges with the rest of the country and also mentioned the need to create a positive perception about the region so as to make the investors see north-east as a viable option.

Meanwhile, Dr. Nani Gopal Mahanta said that northeastern region is landlocked, with less development and poor commerce. She further expressed that she believes in development of northeast on its own, as historically it had seamless connectivity with South East Asian and South Asian countries, and the only requirement is integration of road, rail and water transport and connection of people to people, said the press release.

It said, Ram Madhav expressed about the emotional disconnect between the people of northeast and the rest of the country, and stated that the government is committed to bridge the emotional disconnect. He said India’s development is not complete without the development of North East and Government of India is taking many steps for development of the region. Ram Madhav further said that he believes in clean and efficient governance for the development of the region, with priority on developing good relations with the neighbours to make northeast region as the biggest beneficiary.

The press release also stated that Ravi Capoor spoke about the pre-independence days, when northeast was one of the most prosperous regions with free flow of trade, commerce and people between the countries. He also said that NASSCOM figures tell about 20% of people working in the outsourcing industry from the northeastern states and improvement of internet and digital connectivity could make the region an IT hub of the country.

Moreover, AM Singh stated about believing in northeast and the opportunities by DoNER to facilitate investments in the region, and further stated about the requirement of coordinated effort from all the stakeholders to sort out all the issues related to trade and commerce in the region, said the press release.

CM opens RBI sub-office in Imphal

RBI deputy gov calls it step towards financial development of region IMPHAL, October 17: Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh today opened a Reserve Bank of India sub-office at Manipur Legislative

Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh and RBI deputy governor HR Khan during the opening ceremony.

RBI deputy gov calls it step towards financial development of region

IMPHAL, October 17: Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh today opened a Reserve Bank of India sub-office at Manipur Legislative Assembly Hill Areas Committee chairman`™s bungalow in Lilashing Khongangkhong today with RBI deputy governor Haran Rashid Khan in attendance.

Haran Rashid said the opening of the sub-branch is a step towards economic and financial development of the region.

Speaking at the function, Chief Minister Okram Ibobi said the opening of the RBI office will facilitate financial matters and the workings of banks in the State. The opening of the branch office will also regulate and monitor the workings of other non-banking financial corporation, he said.

The Chief Minister while observing that the State government has been pressing for the opening of an office of the RBI in the State since the past around four years, also expressed happiness over the opening of the office today.

Although the State government has allotted a site measuring 5 acres for the construction of a permanent RBI office in the State at Mantripukhri, a temporary office has been set up at the bungalow constructed as the residential bungalow of the chairman Manipur Legislative Assembly Hill Areas Committee, according to a statement of the Chief Minister`™s Secretariat.

Citing that Manipur is one of the States with the least number of banks in the country, the Chief Minister also appealed to the banks to stop opening banks considering only their economic viability and to open branches in the interior parts of the hill districts.

The Chief Minister also drew the attention of the officials of the RBI towards the issue.

He continued that the government under its `Tribal areas inclusive growth project` is focussing on opening bank branches in 27 blocks where there are no banking facilities.

Elaborating further, he said, under the project, integrated office complexes which will house SDO/ BDO offices, bank branches and police outposts are under construction at the headquarters of the 27 blocks.

He added some of the complexes have been completed and already inaugurated and efforts are on to complete the remaining others by March next year.

The Chief Minister also continued that with appeals being made to the banks to open their branches at the complexes, atleast 30/40 security personnel will be stationed in each of the complexes to secure the vicinity.

Without banks the State government`™s disbursement of salaries to its employees through their respective bank accounts and efforts to ensure that all government schemes reach the intended beneficiaries through their bank accounts is not feasible, he said.

The Chief Minister also assured that the newly opened RBI office in the State will certainly identify the banking needs of people and help in providing sustained benefits to the people.

He further urged the RBI, NABARD and other banks to play more proactive role towards an inclusive growth of the State.

He indicated that that the State Government will focus on flood control under the Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF).

The Chief Minister also expressed his excitement to have T Hauzel as the first GM of RBI sub-office Manipur.

RBI deputy governor Haran Rashid Khan said the newly opened RBI branch will aim to impart financial literacy and provide financial inclusion to the people of Manipur.

He said that the Reserve Bank is sensitive to the need for economic and financial development of North Eastern States and said that the opening of Imphal office is a step in this direction.

Explaining the role and functions of the Reserve Bank and the range of services it provides, Khan said that the Payment Systems Vision of the Reserve Bank for North East states is mindful of the remote hilly terrains.

Hence he stated the feasibility of Payment Banks and Small Finance Banks for such areas.

He remarked that physical connectivity in the remote hill areas can be preceded by digital connectivity through the Business Correspondent Model by simultaneously creating public credit culture to collectively benefit from banking services.

Banking penetration needs to be improved, he said and stressed the potential of development of agriculture, particularly organic agriculture, horticulture, handlooms and handicrafts, Self Help

Groups, Joint Liability Groups and development of exports under `Act East Policy`™.

He also stressed on digital connectivity to improve banking facilities through branches and business correspondents.

He ended his speech by upholding the underlying need for synergy among all the stakeholders and an enabling environment to achieve the long term quality results and assuring that efforts will be initiated for the unbanked blocks immediately.

Deepali Pant Joshi, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India while appreciating Manipur`™s tapestry of culture also extended full support to the initiative.

O. Nabakishore Singh, Chief Secretary, S S Barik, regional director, North East states along with other senior officers of the state government, commercial banks and the Reserve Bank were also attended the inaugural function.

The Imphal Office of the Reserve Bank will have Financial Inclusion and Development Department, Consumer Education and Protections Cell and Market Intelligence Unit.

Reserve Bank will now have offices in five of the seven states in the North East. The Imphal office will work in close coordination with the State Government, NABARD and the banks for financial and banking development of the Manipur, informed the Rupambara, AGM.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2015/10/cm-opens-rbi-suboffice-in-imphal/

MWGSN partners with NECTAR to empower women in Manipur and NE states

A woman named Rozi spinning yarn

NEW DELHI, October 17: The Manipur Women Gun Survivor Network (MWGSN), a project of the Control Arms Foundation of India (CAFI) has entered into a partnership with North East Centre for Technology Application and Reach (NECTAR), an autonomous body under Department of Science & Technology, said a press release by CAFI.

It said, the partnership was made to expand the economic empowerment and livelihood possibilities for women members of MWGSN.

After the success of the handloom and handicraft display in Delhi titled “Women Weaving Peace Together: Ima Keithel, A Northeast Bamboo Craft and Weaving Exhibition” held at India International Centre, New Delhi, from Sep 21-Sep 25, the two agencies are preparing the ground work for opening up economic empowerment and livelihood possibilities for its members, stated CAFI in the press release.

It said, NECTAR will support the technology input and has already provided funding for 50 looms, which would be installed in the existing MWGSN’s worksheds in Imphal and Bishnupur District of Manipur, and moreover has provided support for raw material purchase to kick-start production and has also offered to provide marketing support through their website.

The partnership will be expanded to support training, technology and livelihood in Manipur and other north-eastern states, stated CAFI in the press release.

Unidentified miscreants set school ablaze at Churachandpur, Manipur

LAMKA, October 14: Unidentified miscreants gutted the St Peter School located at Vengnuam New Lamka late last night around 11:40 pm. The headmaster of the school who is also the

LAMKA, October 14: Unidentified miscreants gutted the St Peter School located at Vengnuam New Lamka late last night around 11:40 pm.

The headmaster of the school who is also the proprietor Nenglianlal Ngaihte resides in the school campus with his family and some boarders of the school.

On being asked of the incident, he said `I was unaware of the fire as there was no electricity and it was late, however, some of our neighbours woke us up.`

`By the time I woke up and went out, the fire was already in an advance stage and unstoppable,` he claimed.

He also said that this means that the movement in the State has often taken its toll on the student communities, be it in the hills or in the valley.

This is a big concern for the parents as schools had re-opened only a few days back on October 5 in Churachandpur against much opposition from some students who had infact showed their opposition by staging dharnas against the decision of the JAC to re-open schools, he rued.

At the same time, it is a hard time for the police as well, with the head master saying that he had no clue or reason to suspect anyone.

He said `As far as I am concerned the students and my staff have no grudge or reason to do this to me nor I know of anyone who could do it.`

Meanwhile, many people are of the view that the act was perpetrated by those who didn`™t want the schools to re-open not necessarily those who are staging the so called `student movement.`

The school`™s headmaster also said that his students were not involved in the movement and that when the supporters of the movement had come asking him to close down the school he had talk nicely stating that he was only following the wish of the JAC and that he was not against the movement following which the supporters left peacefully.

`Nothing can be rule out but I had no reason or evidence to point finger to anyone as of now,` he said.

The Churachandpur police have registered an FIR against unknown miscreants.

Meanwhile, eye witnesses of the fire have said that considering the intensity of the fire, it seems well-planned.

Six class rooms (of class VI to X) were damaged while locals managed to control the fire before it could extend to the other rooms.

Meanwhile, the YPA led a mass social work with more than 500 people started constructed benches and desk with the hope that classes may resume again within a week.

Schools under the Churachandpur District Private School Association located within the Lamka Town remained closed today in solidarity with the inhuman act of burning the school.

The association also held an emergency meeting and issued a condemnation stating that it condemns the `cowardly and heinous act of arson`™ in the strongest term.

It further demanded a clarification for the act.

The association also appealed to the right thinking citizens and social organisation of the district to condemn the despicable act and ensure that such efforts are not repeated in the future and for the district administration and concerned authorities to take proper steps to book the culprits and deliver justice.

`The CDPSA appeal to one and all to refrain from targeting any educational institution for taking out their anger and grievance in the future` statement issued by the info and publications CDPSA concluded.

Condemnations of the arson have also poured in from different organisations with the Kuki Students`™ Association Churachandpur, Zomi Students`™ Federation GHQ, Hmar Students`™ Association Joint Headquarter issuing a joint statement stating that they are shaken to learn the insufficient at St Peter School last night which they aid is the temple of learning adding that the three student bodies condemned and asked the perpetrator not to repeat such act in future and asked the concerned authority to take necessary steps to apprehend the culprits at the earliest.

It further continued by saying `last but not the least the student bodies appealed to all the concerned to make educational institutions a free and safe zone as they are a temple of learning for students who are the pillar of our future`.

The information and publicity secretary of MARC-CCpur Lalboi Gangte on this arson act of attack on the temple of learning.

It said that the MACR-Churachandpur condemned the attack on educational institution which had hurt the interest of the child/student and asked the perpetrators to stop hurting the interest of children which he said is more like rubbing a salt on wounds of the student who were deprived of going to school in the past month which the MACR-Churachandpur said hurt the future of the children and appeal for respect of educational institutions.

The MACR-Churachandpur has also urged the authority to increase their vigilance as this latest act may not be the last which was also echoed by many individuals and owner or administrator of different educational institutions.

Mera Chourel Houba festival begins

IMPHAL, October 14: The traditional Mera Chourel Houba Festival was held today at Lainingthou Sanamahi Temple, Haying Khongbal inside the First battalion Manipur Rifles Complex organized by the

IMPHAL, October 14: The traditional Mera Chourel Houba Festival was held today at Lainingthou Sanamahi Temple, Haying Khongbal inside the First battalion Manipur Rifles Complex organized by the Lainingthou Sanamahi Temple Board (LSTB).

The programme started out with rituals activities. A religious procession was also taken out from Lainingthou Sanamahi Temple to Kangla to collect the `holy water`™ from Kangla.

The religious procession was participated by Amaiba-Amaibi, Pena, Thang-Ta, Sagol Tongba, 1st MR band party, Lainingthou Sanamahi Temple board members and individuals.

The festival is celebrated to seek the blessings of god for peace and bountiful foodgrains.

On the concluding day of this festival on October 27 a gift exchanged programme between hill and valley people will be organized.

Parliamentary secretary, MI and IPR, K Meghachandra Singh and former Minister L Jayentakumar Singh, who is president of LSTB, attended the function as guest of honour and president respectively.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2015/10/mera-chourel-houba-festival-begins/

Himalayan University awarded with Leading University Of The Year

GUWAHATI, October 13 : Himalayan University, Itanagar was awarded Leading University Of The Year in Eastern India under brands achiever awards for pursued excellence in consumer satisfaction in education, with

Former cricketer Ajay Jadeja giving the award

It said, the award ceremony was at Hotel Maple Emerald, Gurgaon and it was graced by former Indian cricketer Ajay Jadeja as chief guest.

Deputy Director of Himalayan University, Prabh Mohan who received the award, expressed his immense pleasure to the media and stated that the award will enhance the charisma in the name of the university, said the press release.

It said, Prabh Mohan also spoke about Himalayan University as one of the top ranking Universities of the nation, and further stated to bring students with world-class study environment with dedicated and experienced faculties and top-class facilities.

Deposition of PWs in UNLF Chairman RK Meghen case starts

IMPHAL, October 13: In connection with the ongoing trial against the chairman of the banned United National Liberation Front RK Meghen alias Sanayaima and other leaders of the outfit in

IMPHAL, October 13: In connection with the ongoing trial against the chairman of the banned United National Liberation Front RK Meghen alias Sanayaima and other leaders of the outfit in the Special Court of National Investigation Agency, deposition of two prosecution witnesses was started today.

One of the two prosecution witnesses is identified as the NIA chief investigation officer IPS officer SP Pani and the other is a forensic expert working on the case, informed sources.

Further deposition of the two PW will continue.

It is also learnt that RK Meghen and the other leaders were also produced before the court.

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Dynamic Manipur concludes Dynamic Startup Event successfully

IMPHAL, Oct 12: Aspiring entrepreneurs who came up with the business ideas like Taret Foods, Kangla Incense and Sangbrei Hairoil won the top three positions of Dr Amuchou Soraisham Aspiring

IMPHAL, Oct 12: Aspiring entrepreneurs who came up with the business ideas like Taret Foods, Kangla Incense and Sangbrei Hairoil won the top three positions of Dr Amuchou Soraisham Aspiring Entrepreneur Award in the Dynamic Startup Event held on October 11 at MIMS, Manipur University, said a press release by Dynamic Manipur.

It said, the top three toppers were awarded a cash prize of Rs 5000, Rs 4000 and Rs 3000 along with mementos, and the selected budding entrepreneurs will be provided with facilities like guaranteed Private Investments for Validated Business Ideas, 6 Months Business Mentoring at the Incubation Center managed by GLOBIZS and WOL media and 12 Ads Credits from Manipur Times when their product is ready to go out to the market.

The Startup Event was organized with support from the sponsoring Partners like Marina Spring, Shija Hospitals, Babina Diagnostics, FRANCHISE India, Hotel Classic, Imphal, Globizs Web Solutions, Manipur Creations, HVS Constructions Materials Pvt. Ltd with a view to boosting up the aspiring local entrepreneurs as well as help validating their business ideas by using the scientific tools like Business Canvas, Lean Canvas, Javelin Board etc, said the press release.

It said, the first episode of “Dynamic Startup” was organized by Dynamic Manipur in association with MIMS, MU, Globizs and WOL Media on October 10 and October 11 after conducting two Lean Startup Workshops in the months of March and May this year.

The aspiring entrepreneurs were coached by Keshorjit Sororkhaibam, Faculty, MIMS, MU, Roshni Kumar Yambem, MD, Globizs Web Solutions Pvt Ltd, James Mayengbam, MD, WOL Media, and their business ideas were judged by Dr Dhabali Thangjam, Chairman, Babina Healthcare & Hospitalities Pvt Ltd, Koijam Vasunraz, MD, Manipur Creations and Hanjabam Shubra Devi, MD, Meira Foods, said the press release.

It said, as the endorsing partners, MIMS, Manipur University, Korea Manipuri Association (KMA), North American Manipur Association (NAMA), Green Biotech, Likla-Thangjam Agro Industries Pvt. Ltd., Imphal and WiseWorld Immigration and Education Consultants, Toronto, Canada extended support in successful conduct of the event, while WOL Media, Siroi Offset Printers, Thoubal, Globizs Web Solutions, E-pao, Impact TV, Manipur Times and The Peoples’ Chronicle were the Advertising, Printing, Technology and Media Partners.

Manipur CC Tea now has presence in European markets

IMPHAL, Oct 11: Locally manufactured CC Tea made out of Cymbopogon Citratus or lemon grass is now available in European markets to enthral tea lovers there. Its tag line `Naturally

Ragesh Keisham MD CC tea

IMPHAL, Oct 11: Locally manufactured CC Tea made out of Cymbopogon Citratus or lemon grass is now available in European markets to enthral tea lovers there. Its tag line `Naturally Caffeine Free`™ is already catching attention.

Lemon grass grown in a small state like Manipur is manufactured as CC Tea, an organic tea product with the initiative of MD, The SuiGeneris Inc Ragesh Keisam.

Today during the launch of its e-commerce website www.cctea.in at its corporate office located at the SuiGeneris House, Kwakeithel Lamdong Leikai in the presence of Head of Lithuanian Business Mission to India Mr Gediminas Citukas, Ragesh Keisam said that it was Mr Gediminas that let his product reach European countries.

Head of Lithuanian Business Mission to India Mr. Gediminas Citukas from Lithuania, Europe is here in the state with the aim to promote Indian business and to tie business with European countries. Lithuania is a small country in Europe and people of this small country love yoga, food and culture of India Gediminas mentioned and added that CC Tea was tasted in his country and liked it since then. With the web portal www.e-india.eu, Indian goods are bought in bulk and are made available in the Europe. He said that goods are purchased directly from the manufacturer to avoid middle men and could sell at cheaper price. He expressed that Europeans are more into buying ethical products which promotes and uplifts socio economy.

MD, The SuiGeneris Inc Ragesh Keisam lauding the presence of Head of Lithuanian Business Mission to India Mr Gediminas Citukas in the state he mentioned that it is high time for us to promote our products in the international market. The handloom and handicraft products of Manipur has a story of its own in the product itself which are highly appreciated in the advanced countries, he asserted that with CC Tea in the international arena with the help of Mr Gediminas will be a gate way for other state products for which he said he is happy to help them in promoting their products.

With the launch of e-commerce website Ragesh Keisam said that selling his product beyond the state boundary was a challenge especially in shipping, he said now the company has a warehouse in nation capital Delhi and tied up with top seven couriers and now the company is able ship his product in 15,000 zip codes of India. He said that he is optimist of doing lucrative business in near future in the international market.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2015/10/cc-tea-now-has-presence-in-european-markets/

Four eminent senior citizens honoured

IMPHAL, October 11: The 11th annual general body meeting of the Senior Citizens for Society, Manipur (SCSM) was held today here at Government Dance College, Palace Compound. Four distinguished senior

Prof Laldena receives the scroll of honour presented by Senior Citizens for Society, Manipur at Government Dance College, Palace Compound.

IMPHAL, October 11: The 11th annual general body meeting of the Senior Citizens for Society, Manipur (SCSM) was held today here at Government Dance College, Palace Compound.

Four distinguished senior citizens representing four major communities of the State namely Rishang Keishing, former chief minister of Manipur; Late C Opendra Singh, retd district and session judge, Manipur; Prof Laldena, retired professor of Manipur University and Md. Abdul Razaque, retired professor of RIMS, Imphal were honoured at the meeting.

Rishang Keishing and Md Abdul Razaque did not turn up at the meeting due to personal reasons. As C. Opendra is also no longer with us, only Prof Laldena could be present at the meeting to receive the honour in person.

Former Minister Lisom Lalit, who is also the president of SCSM; former minister RV Minthang, vice president of SCSM; Prof L Sadananda, general secretary of SCSM, Dr. M. Nara, Md. Jalal Khan and senior advocate Khaidem Mani, who is also the secretary of SCSM attended the function as presidium members.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2015/10/four-eminent-senior-citizens-honoured/

Govt contemplating law against violence on doctors on duty: Chief Minister

IMPHAL, October 10: Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh said that government is contemplating a bill to enact a law in the State to prevent violence against the doctors by the

CM Ibobi lighting candle at the inaugural function of Annual Conference of the Associations of Surgeons of India Manipur State Chapter – ASIMANICON 2015 at RIMS

IMPHAL, October 10: Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh said that government is contemplating a bill to enact a law in the State to prevent violence against the doctors by the patient party.

The Chief Minister said this while inaugurating a 2-day 20th Annual Conference of the Associations of Surgeons of India Manipur State Chapter `“ ASIMANICON 2015, under the theme `Early Diagnosis and Treatment` at the Jubilee Hall of RIMS, Imphal today.

Ibobi said while he would have little to contribute to a scientific conference like this one, there is absolutely no doubt that problems related to health have a critical impact on the development and prosperity of this country, therefore the need for the role of the government.

`The problems are also complex and interlinked. However, while policy-makers are aware of the seriousness of the problem, there is very little awareness of its different dimensions among the broader category of opinion makers and the informed public.` He said.

A kind of pressure can be generated by creating a broader awareness of the problem which generates pressure to bring about corrective action and also sufficiently broad based understanding of the problem to make corrective action politically acceptable, the chief minister added.

He recalled the United States policy on affordable healthcare which has resulted in a number of publications on how to improve medical coverage, healthcare and reduce healthcare costs across the world.

`I note with appreciation that the Association has brought together leading specialists from the public and private organizations to share knowledge and skills with a view to providing quality healthcare in the country`, he said.

He further added that in the health sector our goal is to bring “a long and healthy life for all our citizens”.

Our key objective is to increase the life expectancy of our citizens and ensure that all people have access to healthcare, he added.

The key outputs in this regard are to reduce the mortality rate, reduce the impact and prevalence of HIV and AIDS and other communicable diseases, and to ensure an effective health care system, he said.

To achieve these outputs, our key activities include ensuring a well-coordinated health system with special focus on communicable and non-communicable diseases, he said.

Speaking on the burden of diseases due to poverty, inadequate resources, lack of equipment and infrastructure, he said inspite of all limitations, our surgeons have been relentlessly working towards providing quality surgical services to our people.

`It is heartening to learn that our surgeons, with whatever limited resources and technologies available, have been able to perform many advanced and complicated surgeries`, he praised.

`Here, let me assure that I will do whatever is possible in my capacity to ensure that shortage of infrastructure and technologies do not come in the way of providing quality healthcare to our people,` he reassured adding, the state government is dedicated to ensure a better healthcare system for our citizens and we focuses on Health Insurances to citizens, Financial assistance to poor people, enhancing the infrastructure facilities at District and sub-district level Hospitals, use of technologies like tele-medicine to reach to the remotest corners of the State etc.

The Chief Minister also said even as India is becoming an important centre in the aspect of Health Tourism, he would like to place on record that Manipur also has its goal to serve in this sector to the neighbouring country like Myanmar.

`I am sure this will take us in long way in delivering quality service not only the people of our country but also to neighbouring country` he said.

Also present on the dias were Parliamentary Secretary Victor Keishing as a guest of honour. He appealed the doctors to help the government in bringing peace and harmony in the state.

Prof. S. Rajendra Singh president ASI Manipur State Chapter who presided over the function drew the attention of the state government to create the infrastructure for the organ transplant facility in the state.

Fire destroys properties worth lakhs in Chandel

CHANDEL, October 9: Local residents and fire tenders in Chandel were busy battling a blaze that broke out inside the kitchen of a dwelling house in Lambung Village in Chandel

CHANDEL, October 9: Local residents and fire tenders in Chandel were busy battling a blaze that broke out inside the kitchen of a dwelling house in Lambung Village in Chandel Thursday morning.

Sr Wanghring Anal, elder brother who lived next door to the house said his younger brother a Subedar of 3rd Naga regiment Sr Elvenson Anal`™s wife (owner of the house) Alony and their three sons were inside the house when the fire broke out from unknown source in the kitchen at about 1:29 am.

However, none of them suffered any injuries, he said.

Chandel fire brigade was called to the scene around 2am as the locals had already started battling the fire.

The flames had engulfed the entire house and destroyed properties worth Rs 20, 84,000 as told to police by Wanghring in his report.

There is no word yet on what may have caused the fire.

The Chandel police led by Ts Anghring, in the early morning visited the spot and registered a general diary for investigation under GD No.16/cdl/PS/2015.

Later, speaking to media persons, SR Wanghring said his sister- in-law Dy Alony alerted him after spotting a fire that broke out from the kitchen at about 1:29 am.

He said he alerted the neighbours following which neighbours gathered to douse off the fire.

Even though the fire was put under control with the help of the neighbours, fire brigade and the Assam rifles, the house turned to cinders thereby destroying properties worth Rs 20, 84,000.

Wanghring on behalf of his brother, thanked the locals, well-wishers and relatives, fire brigade, police, Assam Rifles and the Lambung village chief St Ngamrung for their timely help.