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Khuga JAC derides govt for delay in repairing dam

LAMKA, August 24: The JAC, Khuga Multi-purpose Dam located at CCpur, today issued a press release stating that it is getting uneasy waiting for action from the government to look

LAMKA, August 24: The JAC, Khuga Multi-purpose Dam located at CCpur, today issued a press release stating that it is getting uneasy waiting for action from the government to look into the condition of the dam portion which had collapsed.

It said the situation is only getting worse.

According to the statement, the right side of the Khuga Dam has collapsed for the third time in the last two months; whereas it is the time the farmers need it most.

Although the lining of the canal was said to be completed, it will not be even five km long even when all the portions where the lining has been completed, it alleged adding that the right side canal is 60 kms long and the left side is 20 km long.

The JAC further appealed to the concerned authorities to look into the issue.

Documentary film workshop at Tamei

A two day documentary film workshop was organised by Prodigal Ministry at Tamei, Tamenlong district under the sponsorship of TRI (Tribal Research Institute) Imphal from 14th to 15th August 2014.

The workshop was conducted by award winning filmmaker Oinam Doren and A. Bikeshwor Sharma, an FTII graduate in digital cinematography. 73 participants took part in the intense interactive sessions combine with film screenings. Dee Abonmai, the General Secretary of Prodigal Ministry said that the workshop was organised with the objective of developing the local filmmaking talents of the Liangmai community. He himself has produced more than 9 films but often felt handicapped due to lack of professional training.

Tamei which is located 118 Kms from Imphal has one of the worst road connectivity and mobile network in the state. Inspite of belonging to a small community and presence of any theatre in Tamei town, the Liangmai film enthusiasts continue to make films that are distributed only through DVDs. while profits are never a part of any film venture, they felt the need to tell their stories to a larger world. The film workshop which was being conducted for the first time in the town closed with the screening of acclaimed feature film from Mizoram ‘Khwanglung run’ set in 1860’s in the Lushai Hills which experience the tragic attack on Khwanglung village.

Tamei film workshop team

Tamei road – Documentary film workshop at Tamei

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/08/documentary-film-workshop-at-tamei/

Club Muzik’s Aritisia – Interview with ReCycle, Imphal Music Band

Club Muzik’s ARTISIA – voice of the stars Interview with ReCycle Based in Imphal this alternative band is regarded as the most successful of today’s rock music scene in Manipur.

Club Muzik’s ARTISIA – voice of the stars

Interview with ReCycle

Based in Imphal this alternative band is regarded as the most successful of today’s rock music scene in Manipur. With soft vocals and clean instrumental sounds they represent among the true sons of the soil. Young or old, a great band to listen to.

Recycle Music Band

Recycle Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/recycleimphal

Club Muzik:The making of Recycle?

ReCycle:ReCycle came into existence in November 2006 with a common urge to bring the musical landscapes of 90’s grunge, Alternative and funk flavor to the Imphal music scene.

Club Muzik:What do you want to see in a fan, say Recycle fan?

ReCycle:We would love to see in our fan who could connect to the band musically, love for who we are & stay loyal to the journeys ahead.

Club Muzik:Your music is a contrary to the current aggressive nature of metal bands in the country. But rightfully we feel that Recycle has made a place of it’s own apart from the various trending bands. Share us how a band can achieve such an honor?

ReCycle:ReCycle is an alternative rock band with a touch of funk element to our sound. We do have a core belief in our band. We stay true to our music with dedication,devotion and action which help us in the long run.

Recycle Music Band performing on stage

Club Muzik:Every musician has the slightest difference or perfect uniqueness in it’s music no matter how similar they sound like. What is it in Recycle the rest don’t create?

ReCycle:Every band has its own style of music,taste & approach. We do have our kind of music which we can call our own but we can’t comment or compare with the rest and the interpretation is left to the listeners.

Club Muzik:How do you differentiate a rock artist like yourself from a Hindustani artist in the local scene?

ReCycle:Hindustani artist are like they are into mainstream culture where as we are part of the sub-culture which is not too mainstream.

Club Muzik:Apart from Recycle what all are your favorites in music?

ReCycle:We are all inspired by The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix,RHCP,Incubus,Coldplayjust to name a few & we do love the local acts like The Imphal Talkies,The Dirty Strikes,The Koi.

Recycle Music Band – EP

Club Muzik:In a music making industry the production quality matters a lot to come up with a good and well-crafted sound. Tell us what you would suggest to other musicians in Manipur to come up with quality production?

ReCycle:We would love to suggest a good recording studio along with a sound engineer who can communicate, co-operate and work with the kind of approach your band would like to have and expect him to help technically in the recording process in order to get the right source to maintain quality production. The recording process is what matter and should be the prime focus in order to get the right kind of sound so the source from the guitar amps, microphone positioning & stuffs needs to be check. So, once the recording process is done with proper care you can do the mixing & mastering anywhere depending upon your budget.

Club Muzik:How do you write your music and lyrics?

ReCycle:All our music and lyrics comes spontaneously. Sometimes a bass line would come up or a guitar phrase while we are jamming or during rehearsal before a gig and the idea turns into a song. It all comes naturally but it’s not actually plan and sometimes the lyric comes all of a sudden so we just write it down.

Club Muzik:How do you maintain your music instruments to keep it in good shape at home or for a liveshow?

ReCycle:Just keep in hard case in case we are going for live show. We do have sentimental value to our instruments so we just take good care and maintain to keep in good way.

Club Muzik:What are your expectations while playing at a live gig?

ReCycle:We do expect good quality production like sound, lights and stage from the organizer. We always try to connect new fans while playing at a live gig and we are grateful that most of the gigs we played are paid so far.

Club Muzik:Share us the people behind each members of Recycle who made you all into music, like who allsupported or trained you in the beginning?

ReCycle:All of us are self-taught and we didn’t had formal training from early on. We are inspired from our elders from early age to get into music and we thank our elders, families and friends for all their continued support and guidance.

Club Muzik:To you what is perfect timing for a band?

ReCycle: We do exist like a family and we are all aware of the highs and the lows of the band so far. We always enjoy the moment of the journey through this band and the perfect timing would be like when we all function like a collective soul or together as one unit.

Club Muzik:The busiest person in Manipur is……………………..? (Fill in the blank.)

ReCycle:God knows.!

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‘Iron Lady’ Sharmila re-arrested, Women furious over police action which left Sharmila with a broken and bleeding toe

IMPHAL, August 22: Barely three days after her release, Irom Chanu Sharmila was rearrested under IPC 309 charging her of attempting suicide and a case has been registered against her

Sharmila rearrested

IMPHAL, August 22: Barely three days after her release, Irom Chanu Sharmila was rearrested under IPC 309 charging her of attempting suicide and a case has been registered against her under FIR no 242(8)2014 Porompat PS.

Ironically, the anti Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act crusader was released earlier on August 20, after Sessions Judge, Manipur East A Guneshwar Sharma quashed all charges against her of attempting suicide.

Imphal East police along with doctors had repeatedly tried to check her condition yesterday till late in the night, which Sharmila has been refusing.

The police had ever since remained present in the vicinity of the Sharmila Kanba Lup, SAKAL shanglen where the Sharmila had been continuing with her fast following her release.

This morning around 10am, a police team including lady constables led by Porompat SDPO arrived at the temporary shed along with a medical team.

When Sharmila refused to their attempt to check her health status, the women constable rushed into the shed and forced themselves to pick up the hunger striker.

A tussle broke out between Sharmila, her supporters and the women constables trying to pick her which continued for about five minutes.

The rough tackle of the police women left Sharmila with a broken and bleeding toe.

She was eventually overpowered and pulled into the police gypsy and taken to the nearby Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences, where her broken toe was attended to.

Fuming over the manner, the police women handled Sharmila, SHAKAL members stormed into the JNIMS campus and demanded a meeting with Sharmila.

A few members were allowed to meet her inside the JNIMS security ward, where Sharmila has been lodged following her arrest.

After the meeting, later, at the temporary shed, Apunba Manipur Kanba Ima Lup (AMKIL) president Ph Sakhi said Sharmila was in tears and speechless.

The more the SHAKAL members tried to console, the more she cried, she lamented stating that they strongly condemn the police action.

Dr. Nara of Manipur to attend 21st World Congress on nuclear war prevention at Kazakhistan

IMPHAL, Aug 22: State secretary of CPI ,Manipur State Council, Dr M Nara is to attend the 21st World Congress of International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War scheduled

IMPHAL, Aug 22: State secretary of CPI ,Manipur State Council, Dr M Nara is to attend the 21st World Congress of International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War scheduled to be held at Kazakhistan, Soviet Republic.

The week long congress is scheduled to start from August 25 and representatives from 50 countries are to take part.

Dr Nara is selected from among 38 other delegates who will represent India. Among them, four persons including Nara are to leave for Kazakhistan tomorrow.

Speaking to IFP, Nara said the congress is organised by Indian Doctors for Peace and Development. The Indian chapter was established in 1984 and Nara is the present vice-president. It may be mentioned that the organizser of the congress was awarded the Nobel Peace prize in 1985.

During the congress, 450 nuclear sites will be inspected by a team. The theme of the congress is to prevent any future nuclear holocaust from happening.

Fragrances From The North East to enthrall the National Capital from 22nd-24th August

New Delhi, August 19, 2014: Fragrance of the North-eastern films to traverse through the National Capital – Delhi! This is an opportunity for Delhiites to get as close as possible to

New Delhi, August 19, 2014: Fragrance of the North-eastern films to traverse through the National Capital – Delhi! This is an opportunity for Delhiites to get as close as possible to North-East India later this month, without stepping out of the national capital. The Directorate of Film Festivals (DFF) is organizing “Fragrances from the North East”, a three-day festival of cinema from the region in a freshly-refurbished Siri Fort Auditorium complex.

Giving an absolute North-Eastern experience to the visitors, the film screenings will be supplemented by cultural programmes, handicraft exhibitions, food stalls and much more during the festival that will take place during August 22-24.

To be inaugurated on August 22 by the Hon’ble Minister for Information & Broadcasting Shri Prakash Javadekar, the festival will be attended by several leading film personalities from the region, including internationally-acclaimed filmmakers Jahnu Barua and Aribam Syam Sharma, and actors Danny Dengzongpa, Seema Biswas, Adil Hussain, Geetanjali Thapa and many more.

Mr. Shankar Mohan, Director, Directorate of Film Festivals said, “I invite all likeminded of people of Delhi, particularly the young to come and experience the three day North East Film Festival -”Fragrances from the North East” happening at Sirifort complex from the 22nd to the 24th August. These fragrances from the NE are wafting into the Capital city after many years.”

“Come and enjoy the food, films and handicraft of the North East. A window to the North East opens in Sirifort Complex on 22nd August, don’t miss this opportunity to experience, feel and enjoy the fragrances wafting through this Capital city.” Mr. Mohan further added.

The festival will begin with the screening of Mizo feature film “Khawnglung Run” (The Raid of Khawnglung) which is directed & produced by Mapuia Chongthu within a miniscule budget of Rs 12 lakh. This film won many hearts with its visual panache when it was screened as part of the ‘North-East Focus’ section of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa last year.

The screening will be preceded by a cultural show designed especially for the event by the highly popular singer-composer PAPON, which will take the audience on a musical journey of the region.

The festival also include two National Award winning films of this year: Jahnu Barua’s “Ajeyo” (Assamese) and Pradip Kurbah’s “Ri: A Homeland of Uncertainty” (Khasi, Meghalaya).

Representing Sikkim would be Prashant Rasaily’s Gurkhali film “Katha”, while Manipur, Tripura and Arunachal Pradesh will be represented by Oinam Gautam Singh’s Manipuri language film “Phijigee Mani”, Joseph Pulinthanath’s Kokborok language film “Yarwng” and Ahsan Mujid’s Monpa language film “Sonam” respectively.

From Nagaland, a short film titled “Bamboo Shoots” directed by Steven Ao and a documentary titled “Going the Distance” directed by Tiainla Jamir will be screened. Kurbah’s “RI” will be the closing film of the festival and its screening on August 24 will be preceded by a cultural event that will see classical pianist Nise Meruno’s performance of Naga folk fusion and choir group Nagaland Singing Ambassadors’ rendition of Naga folk-based choir.

Entry to musical performance and cinemas FREE on first come first basis. A Photo Identity Card is required for security reasons.

For more information, please contact:

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Below is the schedule for the event:

123rd Patriot’s Day function was jointly hosted by MMAB and BMSA, Bengaluru

The 123rd Patriot’s Day celebration was held on the 17th of Aug 2014 in Bengaluru. Though 13th Aug is the actual Patriot’s Day, MMAB and BMSA organized this event on

The 123rd Patriot’s Day celebration was held on the 17th of Aug 2014 in Bengaluru. Though 13th Aug is the actual Patriot’s Day, MMAB and BMSA organized this event on a Sunday to gather maximum crowd participation. The celebration was held at the Karnataka Hockey Association’s premises. Dr W Budhendra, Shree T L Singha and Shree Basanth Singha presided over as the Chief Guest, President and the guest of honor respectively. The day commenced with an opening song presented by MMAB and BMSA. This was followed by floral tribute to the Patriot’s. 123 years ago the mighty British sentenced Yuvaraj Bir Tikendrajit, Thangal General and Paona Brajabasi to be hanged till death. This was after they defeated the Meitei’s in the Anglo Manipuri war of 1891. The theme of the painting competition for children was Patriotism. It was a sight to watch the kids paint their imagination. One of them, the eventual winner, painted a portrait of Bir Tikendrajit. This was followed by the recitation competition and the symposium on “patriotism in IT era”. Many came up to recite their poetries and many spoke on the symposium topic.

Students acted on their own on ILPS demand says JCILPS students wing

IMPHAL, August 17: Reacting to the State Chief Minister, Okram Ibobi’s strongly worded Independence Day speech against students being used in the movement for Inner Line Permit System demand, the

ILP_AUG 18 IMPHAL, August 17: Reacting to the State Chief Minister, Okram Ibobi’s strongly worded Independence Day speech against students being used in the movement for Inner Line Permit System demand, the JCILPS spearheading the movement has said students are not instigated to join.

Moments after the Chief Minister had started his speech during the Independence Day celebration at the 1st Manipur Rifles ground on August 15, students of several schools participating in the day’s march past parade had erupted with slogans demanding ILPS implementation.

The Chief Minister perturbed by the sloganeering students had termed the agitating students as ‘misguided,’ and had said it is unfortunate that students are being used as tools to raise certain demands in the State.

Ibobi had also added that even during times of war, places like hospitals and schools are left untouched, but in the State, students are being used to an undesirable degree, he had lamented.

Answering to the Chief Minister, the Joint Committee on inner Liner Permit System students’ wing spokesperson Angamba said the students were shouting on their own and they had not been instigated to do so.

Speaking to media persons at the DESAM office today, Angamba said the students are aware of the issue and understand why the ILPS should be implemented in the State.

He said the Chief Minister has said in his speech that the academic environment should not be disturbed, however, he had himself done so by closing down schools unnecessarily.

Commenting further on the Chief Minister’s speech, the student leader said although the Chief Minister has assured that he takes the ILPS issue seriously, there has been no positive response to prove it.

He said if the Chief Minister was sincere, then he should let the public know the discussion he had had with the Centre on the issue.

It is upto the MLAs to bring development in the State.

Meanwhile, demonstrations seeking implementation of the ILPS continued today at various places.

Along with organising sit in protests and other forms of agitations, the JCILPS today started organising mobile public meetings during sit in protests.

Sit in protest with public meetings were held at Sogalband Thingom Leikai, Lamlai Napetpalli Bazar organised by Chingtam Peace & Development Organisation, Awang Potsangbam Khunou, Iboyaima Shumang Leela Shanglen and Moirang Bazar today.

Our Bishnupur Correspondent adds: As part of the ongoing agitation for ILP implementation in the state, the JCILPS has jointly organised a sit-in-protest cum public meeting with All Moirang Women Upliftment Association, Moirang, Citizen’s Club and Apunba Nupi Lup (ANUL), Moirang Unit and Khuman Youth Club (KYC), Moirang at Thoibi Awun Keithel, Moirang today.

The meeting was attended by Councillor, Moirang Municipal Council, Ph Bheigyabati Devi as chief guest, President of Bishnupur District Committee, K. Padama Devi as president and vice-president of ANUL, L Pramo as guest of honour. President of ANUL, Bishnupur, O Sumati, secretary of AMWUA, A Tilotama and member of JCILPS, Sunil Karam, president of NIPCO and president of UPF, BM Yaima were the resource persons.

Placards with slogans such as ‘Implement ILP in Manipur, No Permit No Entry into Manipur, Save Manipur’s Endangered Human Species, Save Land of the Indigenous People, No land ownership to non-Manipuri, Enact land law for indigenous people’ were displayed during the meeting.

Moreover, the President of Moirang District Auto Owners’ and Drivers’ Welfare Association has expressed to the media that the association will organise agitations demanding ILP implementation by six Auto associations in Moirang area. As a result, auto services in Moirang will come to a halt on August 19. The association has also requested for cooperation from the public regarding their agitation.

‘With nowhere to go we get hungry and tired, and we cry’

By Deepak Shijagurumayum IMPHAL, August 13: The Karang Island is located in the middle of the Loktak Lake, which is the largest fresh water lake in the whole of North

By Deepak Shijagurumayum

IMPHAL, August 13: The Karang Island is located in the middle of the Loktak Lake, which is the largest fresh water lake in the whole of North East India. It is considered a boon for Manipur especially for those residing in and around the lake. Fishing is the main source of livelihood. The lake caters to the need of many people, but the big question is, “Is life really easy out there?” when pondered upon, it is not so.

Thanga is one of the important tourist centers of Manipur and the most attractive spot is Thanga Karang, an Island surrounded by Loktak on all sides. The Island is like a small peak and was covered by thick forest at one time. But now it has completely changed because of human settlements. Karang island has more than 3000 human population.

Boat is the only mode of transportation. There are three schools on the island. One Government Primary school, and another aided upper primary school, which are in sorry state. Those who can afford send their children to Moirang for studies.

Sayalaxmi (name changed), who is a 6th standard student in a local school explained how she go to her school everyday. She said, “ My school is a bit far away from my home. First, I’ve to travel by boat to reach the mainland and after that I have to walk three kilometers to reach my school.

The same is true for most of the students on this isalnd. Occasionally strong winds and bad weather condition add up to their hardship.

Dislocated Phumdis get accumulated in one place, which make the boats difficult to sail. There is no proper place to take shelter during the torrential rains and bad weather. Sometimes Sayaluxmi and her friends even miss their exams.

Thoiba, who reads in 3rd standard said, “Sometimes, while returning from my school, I get stuck in Thanga area because of the displaced phumdis. Elder students will swim across the lake and we will be left alone”. He added, “with nowhere to go we get hungry and tired, and we cry”

Even though the island is surrounded by fresh water, at times the island faces the problem of water scarcity. Accumulated phumdis can hamper the food supplies.

In 2007, the CM had promised to build a hanging bridge from Thanga to Karang but as of now, we don’t see anything happening, said one villllage elder. On top of that, he recently announced building of yet another rope bridge connecting Karang and Sendra, we are still waiting, he added.

ILP rallies continue unabated at different places

THOUBAL, August 9: Students of Thoubal Leisangthem had organised a mass rally demanding the implementation of Inner Line Permit in Manipur and had resolved to stop providing any help

THOUBAL, August 9: Students of Thoubal Leisangthem had organised a mass rally demanding the implementation of Inner Line Permit in Manipur and had resolved to stop providing any help to non-locals and not to buy any products from them as well today.

The rally organised by JCILPS, Thoubal branch was participated by students of Leishangthem Public English School, TMK English School, Thoudam Leishangthem High School and HTPK English School, etc.

The rally started from Thoudam Leishangthem and the demonstration proceeded around the area of Leishangthem Kelli Makhong and ended at its starting point. A sit in protest was later held at the rally end point.

Speaking to media persons, committee convener, Kh Rabi stated that student body will not withdraw from their stance until and unless their demand for ILP is implemented by the government. He further said that students can carry on with their studies properly only when ILP is implemented in the state.

A joint meira rallies were also organised yesterday by Kangleicha Chaokhat Thourang Lup, Wanagai Tera Pishak, Young Defence Club, Wabagai, YDA Hiyanglam Tera Pishak and Khunja Chanura Nupi Marup to demand the implementation of ILP in Manipur. In continuation of the rally, the Kangleicha Chaokhat Thourang Lup along with local Meira Paibi lups and members of Thourang Lup had also organised a sit in protest at the compound of Kangleicha Chaokhat Thourang Lup today demanding ILP implementation in Manipur.

The Manipur State Pensioners’ Union has stated that during a meeting held on August 9, the union resolved to support the demand for ILP implementation taken up by the JCILPS.

According to a release of the Union, a sit in protest will be held at its office on August 12 in relation with ILP implementation.

In this regard, members of the union are requested to come at 10 am to participate in the protest, it said.

NNN adds: Major Muslim social organizations on Saturday decided to join the rising Inner Line Permit (ILP) movement in Manipur and recommended the government to fix a date for implementation of ILP.

A one-day discussion on ILP system in Manipur was jointly organized at Manipur Press Club here by the All Manipur Muslim Orgnisations’ Coordinating Committee (AMMOCC), United Manipur Muslim Women Development Organisation (UMMWDO), All Manipur Muslim Students’ Organisation (AMMSO) and Muslim Advocates’’ Legal Services Organisation (MALSO).

The deliberation, also attended by representatives of other Muslim organizations, among others decided to extend full support and cooperate with the ongoing intensifying ILP movement by holding agitations in democratic way in Muslim dominated areas, to urge Manipur government to fix a date for implementation of ILP and to suggest to notify a list of indigenous groups in the state in the official gazette.

Senior advocate and president of All Manipur Bar Association (AMBA) Khaidem Mani spoke as resource person during the discourse.

Advocate Md Zakir, former president and advisor of AMMOCC, Sheikh Muhamuddin, general secretary, Islamic Cultural & Research Association (ICRA), advocate Md Rabi Khan, general secretary, MALSO and Anwari Noorjahan, president, UMMWDO and other leaders of Muslim social organizations took part in the discussion.

Twenty seven detained ILP agitators released

IMPHAL, August 8: Altogether 27 activists of the JCILPS women wing were arrested and detained under judicial custody in connection with staging protest demonstration demanding Inner Line Permit system, were

Women activists of the ILP agitation shouting slogans upon their release today.
Source: IFP

Prior to their release the detainees were produced today before the CJM Imphal West court, where they were remanded to further police custody for another 15 days.

While they were brought to the court house by the police personnel, a group of women waiting for them shouted slogans demanding ILP system in Manipur. The detained arrested activists joined shouting the slogan in unison.

The public prosecutor, L Rajen who appeared on behalf of the detainees said that the court gave permission to the 27 arrested activists to apply for the release on bail but the activists declined the offer and demanded unconditional release instead.

However, later in the evening around 5 pm, all the detained activists were released without any condition.

Initially the police arrested altogether 28 of them but one of the woman was released unconditionally taking into consideration the condition of her deteriorating health.

The freed activists walked all the way to All Manipur Student Union (AMSU) office through Ima market area shouting slogan to implement the ILPS in Manipur.

While gathering at AMSU head office, the convenor of JCILP women wing L Nangbi said that the demand for ILP system in Manipur is not a new issue. She continued that implementation of ILPS in Manipur is to safe guard indigenous people of the state.

She further said that the detained executive member of JCILPS, advocate Arjun must be released unconditionally by tomorrow or else there will be intensified agitation.

She said that the charges against Arjun are all unfounded and framed by the Government to suppress the ongoing agitation.

The convenor stated that the agitation to implement ILPS in Manipur will continue without any hesitation and will intensify until it is implemented. She also said that until the demand until not met will be further pursued even if demands a sacrifice from the public.

JCILPS convenor, Iboton Khuman also lauded the stand for the unconditional release of all the detained activists. He said that the agitation for implementation of ILPS in Manipur by its women wing will be supported from every corner of communities of Manipur.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/08/twenty-seven-detained-ilp-agitators-released/

Police foil TG students’ rally to demand adequate teachers

IMPHAL, August 8: Police personnel stopped students of Tamphasana Girls Higher Secondary School from taking out a rally demanding filling up the posts of vacant teachers in the school. According

IMPHAL, August 8: Police personnel stopped students of Tamphasana Girls Higher Secondary School from taking out a rally demanding filling up the posts of vacant teachers in the school.

According to Sweety Maisnam, Class XI science, T G Higher Secondary School they have boycotted their classes and gathered to express their grievances to the concern government authority.

She also said that they have been demanding filling up of vacant posts as there were insufficient teachers for every subject.

She further lamented that instead of fulfilling their demands the Government has transferred six of their teachers to other schools.

Sweety Maisnam further alleged that on account of the shortfall of teachers in the school, there is a fear that the syllabus for Standard XII will not be covered in time.

She added that as the exams are knocking on the door; there is apprehension about their future career. She warned that government should be held responsible for any untoward incident.

The students later tried to stage a protest rally; however, a large number of police personnel who had arrived foiled their attempt. However, later on the police team allowed 12 representatives of the students to submit a memorandum to the Education Minister demanding filling of the vacant teachers’ post.

The students warned that they will resort back to agitations if their demands are not met.

VC expresses helplessness to revoke reservation Act

IMPHAL, August 7: “Revocation of The Central Education Institutions (Reservation in Admission) Amendment Act, 2012 is out of my hand as it was approved and implemented by the President

IMPHAL, August 7: “Revocation of The Central Education Institutions (Reservation in Admission) Amendment Act, 2012 is out of my hand as it was approved and implemented by the President of India,” clarified Manipur University vice chancellor H Nandakumar Sarma.

He said it can only be revoked by the Supreme Court of India and added as for him, he can only wait and hope for the situation to subside.

The VC has been under much fire from both the university students and the Manipur University Teachers’ Association after the university registrar Prof N Lokendro issued a notice asking the hostellers to vacate their hostels immediately and all classes were suspended.

Sources believe that the notification was a direct fallout of the contentious The Central Education Institutions (Reservation in Admission) Amendment Act, 2012 which has been opposed by a group of students while another group has been demanding its immediate implementation in the university.

During an exclusive interview with this IFP reporter today, the VC said he had himself come to know of the Amendment Act only on July 17, while he was in New Delhi to discuss increase in fund for OBC students of the State with the UGC.

It may be mentioned that the Amendment Act was already approved by the President of India in 2012 and, the Manipur University authority decided to implement it only from this ongoing admission session.

He said the notification asking students to vacate their hostel rooms and suspension of classes were taken up only to ensure “peace and tranquillity” is maintained in the university campus.

Although, classes cannot remain suspended for long, the university will be open only when the situation over the reservation issue settles, the VC asserted.

Altogether 711 hostellers including girls had vacated their hostels during a short notice.

Majority of the students have already left for their homes, however, many still remain outside the university gates taking shelter in a community hall seeking “justice” against what they call “unreasonable order” to vacate their hostels.

Many of those who have stayed behind are from the far flung areas.

Meanwhile, Manipur University Students’ Union Revival Demand Committee supported by the students of the university protested in front of the university’s main gate.

The students were seeking revocation of The Central Education Institutions (Reservation in Admission) Amendment Act, 2012.

The protest turned ugly after their attempt to storm into the university campus was foiled by State security forces using mock bombs.

Five students including three girls were in injured in the police action, MUSU RDC convenor Th Suresh told IFP over the phone.

He said the university authorities are inviting the students wrath with its uncalled for order to suspend all classes.

The teachers are meaningless in the absence of their students, he said demanding that the entire university including the office of VC should be close if the university is to be closed.

He further appealed to the higher authorities of the university to check the present situation in the university, saying that the ordeal is creating a fear psychosis amongst the students.

Meanwhile, the Manipur University Teachers’ Association has called an emergency general body meeting on August 8, 2014 at 1pm in the Old Senate hall, Department of Earth Sciences, in view of the present situation in Manipur University, said a press release of the association.

Students protesting Nabachandra’s death injured in police firing

BISHNUPUR, August 7: Several students who were protesting the death of 18 year old Nabachandra were injured when police fired tear gas shells and rubber bullets at them. Phairenbam

BISHNUPUR, August 7: Several students who were protesting the death of 18 year old Nabachandra were injured when police fired tear gas shells and rubber bullets at them.

Phairenbam Nabachandra, 18, son of Ph Lukhoi of Thanga presently staying at Moirang Patlou succumbed to injuries sustained while trying to pacify a fight between a mohori and his labourers on August 5 at the under construction water supply scheme, Moirang Chengei Lampak.

He was a class XI student of Moirang Multipurpose Higher Secondary School.

The JAC formed in connection with the death had staged a sit in protest at the Moirang Bazar demanding the police to produce the culprits involved before sunset today.

The sit in protest was also participated by students of Moirang Multipurpose Higher Secondary School and other schools.

After the police failed to meet the demand before the set deadline, a huge mob including the students turned up at the Moirang Lamkhai and blocked the road.

Sources informed that earlier, representatives of the JAC, students and family members had met with the contractor of the water supply at the office of the Bishnupur SP Herojit.

During the meeting the contractor had offered Rs 2 lakh to settle the case, while the students demanded installation of Nabachandra’s statue at the school, suitable job for the bereaved family and to award befitting punishment to the culprits according to the law of the land.

After the talk failed, JAC supporters and students burnt tyres and placed boulders on the road blocking traffic movement.

A police team led by Moirang SDPO Raghumani and Moirang PS OC Surjaboro tried to control the agitators.

Around 3.25pm, Bishnupur SP Herojit arrived at the scene and watch vehicles lined up on both sides of road block at Moirang Lamkhai.

As the police were trying to disperse the agitators, a Maruti car coming from the Imphal side and a bus coming from the opposite side tried to speed away, but were stopped by the mob and damaged.

Trying to control the mob, police fired tear gas shells and rubber bullets.

Class XI student Konjengbam Windi, 16, daughter of Lokendro of Moirang Phairembam Leikai received nine stitches on her right side leg after being injured in the police action.

Class IX student Oinam Bebi, 15, daughter of Nobin of Moirang Laishoi; class X student Mairenbam Rustam, 15, son of Ranjit were hit by rubber bullets and have been admitted at the Moirang CHC.

Class XI student Rojita, 16, daughter of Abdul Sadar of Kwakta Sandhong fainted and was admitted at the Moirang Charitable Hospital.

T Tonu daughter of Kameshwar of Phubala received three stitches on his right calf.

All the injured were shifted to the hospital by the police team.

It is also learnt that Rustam has been shifted to Shija Hospital after his condition deteriorated and however he is said to be out of danger, according to source.

Agitations demanding ILP implementation continue

IMPHAL, August 7: Demands for implementation of Inner Line Permit System in the State continued today with the Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System (JCILPS) spearheading more agitations

IMPHAL, August 7: Demands for implementation of Inner Line Permit System in the State continued today with the Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System (JCILPS) spearheading more agitations against the State government.

Different forms of demonstrations including rallies, sit in protest, etc were carried out in several parts of the State.

Sit in protest were held at Patsoi part III community hall, Kangabam Leikai, Wanhengbam Leikai, Khoyathong Bazar, Langol View Clinic community hall, Kombirei market, Awang Kongpal TV tower, Naharup Thongkhong, Naharup Makha Leikai, Khergao School, Thambalkhong Thongkhong, Kongpal Chanam Leikai, Kongpal Mutum Leikai and Singjamei Bheigyabati Leikai.

The Awang Leikinthabi Meira Paibi Lup also organised a sit in protest at Awang Leikinthabi Bazaar Road.

Around 200 locals participated in the protest.

Students of Sugunu area also held a rally.

Students of Sugunu Higher Secondary School, Sugunu Junior High School, Grace Academy Sugunu, Ganga Academy, Holy Child School Sugunu, Standard School, St Joseph School, CPIS School Sugunu Academy converged at the compound of the Sugunu Higher Secondary School and took out the rally till Sugunu bazar.

The students shouted slogans demanding the MLAs and ministers to resign for their failure to implement the ILP in the State. They also held placards demanding ILP implementation in the State.

JCILPS, students wing, Thoubal convenor Kh Rabi told the media that students will continue to agitate until the ILP is implemented in the State.

Thounoujam-Yangdong Meira Paibi and the YOC, Yangdong staged a sit in protest at the Yangdong Keithel.

Tanjeng Khunou and Mangjing meira paibis also staged a sit in protest at the Tangjeng Khunou Terahoubi Keithel which was also participated by the Thoubal District United Women’s Development Organisation.

Later the demonstrators took out a rally in the locality.

Our Bishnupur Correspondent adds: Meira pabis of Ishok village, Bishnupur joined hands with the JCILPS to stage a sit in protest at the local bazar area.

The sit in protest was also participated by students of Royal Academy AMS.

On the other hand, the Development& Protection United Voluntary Organisation (DPUVO), Nambol along with JCILPS and Special Regular Higher Secondary School , Nambol Sabal Leikai Students’ Union held a sit in protest cum public meeting demanding implementation of the ILP in the State at the Nambol Sabal Leikai Community Hall.

MU students find refuge at community hall as university suddenly closes door

IMPHAL, August 6: At least seven students including three girls were injured in police action this morning in front of the Manipur University administration block.The incident was the fallout

IMPHAL, August 6: At least seven students including three girls were injured in police action this morning in front of the Manipur University administration block.

The incident was the fallout of the sudden closure of the Manipur University without any clear explanation.

The University was closed until further notice following an order issued by the Registrar, N Lokendra Singh yesterday.

As per the order, the ongoing classes including practical examinations of PG courses have been suspended with immediate effect until further notice besides asking the hostellers to vacate their respective hostels by 4pm of August 6.

Following the order, the hostellers started vacating since yesterday however a handful of hostellers in defiance stayed behind.

According to information culled from the spot, it has been learnt that disappointed by the short notice to vacate their hostel rooms, the students who stayed behind proceeded towards the administration block today with the intention to meet the Vice Chancellor and the Registrar.

However, they were denied permission.

Perturbed with the denial, the students went on a rampage and started attacking the block which resorted, the police to use force against them.

To disperse the mob police baton charged and fired mock bombs, injuring the students. However, no serious injury is reported.

Some of the hostellers are reportedly taking shelter at Khuman Lampak Youth hostel while others are taking refuge at the Heijigang Bazaar community hall (opposite to the university).

Speaking to IFP this evening, a student stationed at the Haijigang community hall expressed his disappointment over the sudden move of the MU.

“How can one expect to vacate the hostel within such a short notice? Some of the hostellers are from the remote corners of the State. We condemned and demand the MU to revoked the order”, he continued.

Meanwhile, official sources told IFP that the order was issued with an intention to prevent any untoward incidents in the wake of the disturbed atmosphere within the campus following the confrontation of two groups with regards to reservation issue.

It may be recalled, students belonging to OBC and SC are objecting to a newly issued Central government directive to alter the reservation norms which weighed the balance against them. The new norms, if implemented, would come in favour of ST students, and therefore the university authorities anticipate violent confrontations, therefore the order for closing the university “till further notice.”

ILP agitation: Policeman misfires smoke bomb, injures self

IMPHAL, August 6: A policeman was seriously injured when a smoke bomb targeted at a student’s rally demanding Inner Line Permit misfired and exploded near his face this afternoon. Athokpam

Students seek shelter as a smoke bomb fell among them during an ILP demand rally. Source: IFP

IMPHAL, August 6: A policeman was seriously injured when a smoke bomb targeted at a student’s rally demanding Inner Line Permit misfired and exploded near his face this afternoon.

Athokpam Herojit, 27, son of A Raghu, a personnel of the Wangoi Police officer in charge’s team was hit on the face by a smoke bomb misfired by another personnel at Yumnam Leikai, while trying to control students of Manipur College.

Herojit, who is from Samurou Naorem Chakprou Leikai, was rushed to the hospital immediately.

Students continue to take out rallies demanding implementation of the Inner Line Permit in the State today, even as an all-political party meeting to discuss the issue was underway at the Chief Minister’s office chamber this evening.

A large number of Manipur College students took out a rally trying to proceed towards the Chief Minister’s bungalow, but were stopped by the police at Yumnam Leikai.

Students were heard shouting slogans demanding ILP implementation in the State.

Police fired several rounds of smoke bombs and tear gas shells in their effort to control the demonstrating students.

The firing of the tear gas shells and smoke bombs also created chaos amongst the smaller students studying in schools located in the area.

Students of other schools and colleges also took out rallies under the aegis of the Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System, students’ wing.

Ram Lal Paul School students also took out a similar rally, which was controlled by the police in front of the school gate.

GP Women’s college students also took out a rally.

Several students were also injured during different agitations demanding implementation of ILP in the State today.

Five of the injured have been identified as BA 5th semester student of GP Women’s College Khwairakpam Sushma, daughter of Khwairakpam Merena of Kongba Bazar, BA 1st year student Naorem Gopeshor son of Inaobi of Mayang Imphal, Chabung Copeny Leikai, BA III semester, GP Women’s College student Jenny Kom daughter of Akhup Kom of Maibung Kom, B Sc 1st semester, Manipur College student Thounaojam Sunder son of Thounaojam Nandeshori of Konjeng and Bsc III semester, Manipur College student Ranjana Phamdom daughter of Jila Phamdon of Thangju.

While the first three have been admitted at RIMS, the other three were admitted at the Iboyaima Hospital in Singjamei.

Meanwhile, according to a statement of the Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System, sit in protests were also staged at different places today.

It said sit in protest were held at Iroisemba Lambi Khongnag makhong, Luker, Salam bazar board Mamang leikai, Khamaram (Kameng Mamang), Iroisemba community hall, Nambol Kha Jiri, Nachou, Nambol Kamong Maisnam Leikai community hall, Nambol Kamong Maisnam Leikai Maning, Nambol Kamong Langoljam, Nambol Naorem, Kumbi, Hapta Golapati opp oil pump, Naharup Mayai Leikai, Mahaballi Kabui villagers near the Advance Hospital, Pureiromba Nongpok Ingkhol, Konung mang, Khabam Lamkhai, Kwakeithel Akham Leikai, Sugunu, etc.

Our Bishnupur Correspondent adds: Students from six schools of Kumbi and its surrounding areas today took out a joint rally under the JCILPS demanding implementation of the ILP in the State.

Students from Kumbi High School, Sanatombi Oriental School, Shamballei Sekpil School, YP School, Ideal School and Sandong primary School converged at the Kumbi bazar.

The rally started from the bazar area and after reaching Kumbi Terakha returned back to the bazar area.

The students shouted slogans demanding ILP implementation, clarification on the silence of the MLAs during the recent Budget session, public representatives should step down on moral grounds, etc.

Ranjita JAC warns as government misses deadline

THOUBAL, August 6: The JAC formed in connection with the suspected killing of Lourembam Ranjita has warned that the government should be held responsible for any untoward incident

THOUBAL, August 6: The JAC formed in connection with the suspected killing of Lourembam Ranjita has warned that the government should be held responsible for any untoward incident arising out of the JAC’s movement seeking justice.

The warning came after the deadline set by the JAC demanding the authorities to produce the culprits ended today.

Family members of the deceased along with JAC members, local MLA K Meghachandra, Andro MLA Shyamkumar, minister Oken, Imphal East adhyaksha K Tombi, ZP member Kh Sobha, pradhan S Kumar along with meira paibis met the Chief Minister today.

Later after the meeting with the Chief Minister, the JAC convened a public meeting at Yairipok Khoirom.

The JAC said that even though the government has missed the deadline, the Chief Minister has assured to arrest the culprits at the earliest and punish them accordingly.

Following the Chief Minister’s assurance, the JAC and family members have decided to take the body tomorrow, the JAC said.

Further according to the JAC, during today’s meeting, the Chief Minister had instructed several concerned police officers to expedite investigation in the case and to arrest the culprits at the earliest.

The JAC, at the same time lamented the concerned authority’s failure to produce the culprits even after five days since Ranjita’s body was found.

Lourembam Ranjita Devi, 33, wife of L Loken Singh of Yairipok Khoirom Mathak was found dead at their Kakmayai Mamang Loukol field under Yairipok Police during a manhunt during the night of August 2 launched after she failed to return from the fields.

The JAC asked as to why the police continue to keep in their custody several individuals arrested in connection with case, if they have been found not guilty.

Local MLA Meghachandra expressed deep condolence against the incident. He further assured to provide all possible help in the case.

Meanwhile, earlier in the day, local residents had staged a sit in protest at Khoirom Mathak Leikai Hand Pump Keithel decrying the suspected killing.

During the sit in protest, the road from Khoirom Ataobung Bazar to Yairipok Chandrakhong was blocked.

Yairipok and nearby area residents erupt after local woman found dead

IMPHAL, August 3: Residents of Yairipok and its surrounding area erupted in protest today, after a local woman was found dead yesterday with knife injuries on her body. Lourembam Ranjita Devi,

An overhead shot of the police trying to stop the angered locals at Yairipok Bazar.
Photo: IFP

IMPHAL, August 3: Residents of Yairipok and its surrounding area erupted in protest today, after a local woman was found dead yesterday with knife injuries on her body.

Lourembam Ranjita Devi, 33, wife of L Loken Singh of Yairipok Khoirom Mathak was found dead during a manhunt Saturday night launched after she failed to return from the fields.

During a spot enquiry this morning, police recovered a sickle, a sandal and a Hero Captain cycle from near the place where her body was found.

Family members said Ranjita had left for work at their Kakmayai Mamang Loukol field under Yairipok Police, around 11am yesterday after having lunch.

When she failed to return, her husband Loken went to the fields but as it was already dark, failed to find her, the family said.

When Loken informed the family of this situation, a massive manhunt for the missing woman was launched during which her body was found from their field with knife marks on the left side corner of her lips and neck, the family informed.

There are also speculations that she was raped and then killed.

Meanwhile, angered residents of Yairipok Koirom, Kekru, Malom, Leirongthel, Ningel, Kakmayai Heitroipokpi Muslim locality and tribal villages of Khamlang erupted and rallied around the locality in more than 30 vehicles including Tata trucks today.

Later a public meeting was held at Khoirom Mathak Leikai Keithel, with Leirongthel Ningel GP pradhan S Kumar and Wangkhem ZP member Kh Sobha presiding over the proceedings.

During the meeting, the locals resolved that the body will not be retrieved for last rites until the culprits are arrested.

Setting August 6 as the deadline for the government to meet their demands, the public further demanded compensation for the bereaved family and threatened to launch sterner forms of agitations if the demands are not met.

Later, a JAC was also formed and took out another rally towards the Yairipok Bazar which was stopped at Bamon Leikai by the police.

Local MLA Keisham Meghachandra arrived at the spot and assured all possible help from his and the government’s side.

SP Thoubal Radheshyam urged the public for support and said in case of any discontentment or dissatisfaction with the police investigation, the public can complain to him or any of his subordinate officers.

No effort will be spared to make early arrest, he assured.

On the other hand, shops and vendors in the Yairipok bazar area remained closed for the day.

The JAC also submitted a memorandum to the Home minister, DC Thobal, SP Thoubal and others through the local MLA.

Post mortem was conducted today after the police had deposited the body last night around 11, but the family has refused to accept the body.

The deceased has two sons and two daughters.

Health minister launches IDCF with objective to limit diarrhoea deaths to zero

LAMKA, August 1: State Health minister Phungzathang Tonsing launched the “Intensified Diarrhoea Control Fortnight” at the Churachandpur District Hospital today. The inaugural ceremony was also attended by ADC, Churachandpur chairman

Health minister Phungzathang Tonsing lighting the inaugural lamp of the Intensified Diarrhoea Control Fortnight.
Source: IFP

LAMKA, August 1: State Health minister Phungzathang Tonsing launched the “Intensified Diarrhoea Control Fortnight” at the Churachandpur District Hospital today.

The inaugural ceremony was also attended by ADC, Churachandpur chairman Langkhanpau Guite as guest of honour and Churachandpur deputy commissioner PK Jha as the president.

The fortnight had started since July 28 and will continue till August 8.

India has been declared ‘Polio Free’ now the objective of the programme is ‘zero child deaths due to childhood diarrhoea’, the Health minister said.

Appealing to the public for cooperation, he also stated that the Intensified Diarrhoea Control Programme is one of the most important programme implemented by the Government of India, especially for children under five years of age.

He encouraged the MLAs, MDCs, government staff, schools, colleges and private institutions to be involved in the programme.

Phungzathang Tonsing also elaborated on the need for the health workers and the ASHA health workers to wear uniforms since they will be the driving force of the programme.

Department officials said that any children under the age of five years suffering from diarrhoea should be provided ½ a tablet of Zinc Sulphate and the other remaining half of the tablet should be discarded and not used again.

ADCC, chairman Langkhanpao Guite also said that the disease can be control with the active participation of the public.

PK Jha said the IDCP is an ambitious project and will cater to the needs of children from the villages and other interior areas whose parents have no easy accessibility to the hospitals.

He further elaborated on the importance of cleanliness in fighting the disease and said proper awareness should be highlighted in the villages.

On the onset of the program, the CMO, Churachandpur Dr Thangchinlkhup delivered the key-note address.

He appealed to the media and all to inform him in case any expired medicines are provided from his department.

During the programme, children will be administered ORS and Zinc Sulphate tablets and will be monitored throughout the two week long campaign. Awareness campaigns for the health workers including Anganwadi workers will also be conducted.

Program workers of the medical department had also presented skits/ drama highlighting the works of the ASHAs, their problems and the overall aspects of their functioning.

Health workers had also demonstrated ways to administer the ORS and Zinc Sulphate tablets during the programme.

Childhood diarrhoea is one of the major killers among children under five years of age in the country, contributing to 11 percent of deaths of under five children. Approximately two lakh children die due to diarrhoea annually in the country.

SP Churachandpur, K Kabib also attended the ceremony.