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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.

AAP demands space for public demonstration

IMPHAL, August 21: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) submitted a written petition to the State Governor requesting provision of space in the heart of Imphal to enable the public to

IMPHAL, August 21: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) submitted a written petition to the State Governor requesting provision of space in the heart of Imphal to enable the public to express their freedom.

The petition was submitted by Digen Singh, active member of AAP Manipur State city office through the chief secretary.

Underlining the right to freedom of speech and expression and to assemble peacefully and without arms which are fundamental rights of the citizens of this country, protest demonstration is unavoidable, it said.

We often witness frequent protest/ demonstration on the streets of Imphal disturbing the tranquillity of the surrounding of Chief Minister’s or Governor’s bungalow and the means used by police to subdue such protest have often lead to unwanted incidents, it said.

To avoid such problems, it drew the attention of the government to provide a space to ventilate the grievances of the common people to their guardian, the AAP petition said.

Underscoring the historical significance and also being a strategic point in the State capital, it suggested a space near the southern portion of Sahid Minar, Imphal Pologround or somewhere else in Greater Imphal area to enable the public to voice their opinion in the form of sit in protest, public speech etc..

Further the petitioner observed that if anyone violates any conditions beyond the “Lakshman Rekha,” such fundamental right may be curtailed.

Following the petition, the secretary to the Governor of Manipur has reportedly instructed the chief secretary to take appropriate action listing the matter as “desired by the Governor.

However, it is learnt that the chief secretary is yet to give any response in this regard.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/08/aap-demands-space-for-public-demonstration/

CSCHR lauds Sharmila’s release verdict

IMPHAL, August 20: The Civil Society Coalition on Human Rights in Manipur and the UN (CSCHR), a coalition of twenty-four (24) indigenous peoples’ human rights organisations of Manipur has welcomed

IMPHAL, August 20: The Civil Society Coalition on Human Rights in Manipur and the UN (CSCHR), a coalition of twenty-four (24) indigenous peoples’ human rights organisations of Manipur has welcomed the historic and far-sighted judgement and order for the immediate release of Irom Chanu Sharmila as victory of her and the people of Manipur’s moral and political stance.

A statement of the coalition said it would like to stress that the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 facilitated extensive militarisation in all indigenous peoples land and territories of Manipur.

The government of India refused to repeal the Act inspite of the recommendations of series of UN human rights bodies, including the UN Special Rapporteur on Violence against Women, Rashida Manjoo during her visit to Manipur in 2013.

It said the coalition denounces the serious human rights violations, in particular torture and extrajudicial executions, perpetrated both by the Manipur Police along with the Indian Army under several emergency legislations, including the Armed Forces (Special Powers Act), 1958 all over the State of Manipur.

The justice (retd.) Santosh Hedge headed high-level commission appointed by the Supreme Court of India had already confirmed the fake encounter killings perpetrated both by the Manipur Police and the Indian Army and paramilitary units operating in Manipur, it said while adding that the State government usually resorts to violent repressive measures, including prolonged invocation of Section 144 prohibiting conglomeration of five or more people under Code of Criminal Procedure, arbitrary detention and torture of human rights defenders throughout the State, and in particular within the valley districts.

The CSCHR fully endorses the appeal of the Naga People’s Movement for Human Rights (NPMHR) and Asian Indigenous Peoples’ Pact (AIPP) for the immediate withdrawal of CrPC Section 144 that has been invoked in and around Ukhrul in Manipur for more than a month, and to end all forms of militarization and martial law governance, it said.

The Coalition would like to urge upon the Government of Manipur to immediately withdraw the invocation of sections of CrPC in Ukhrul Town in the last month and the imposition of the similar restrictions in Imphal East and West districts since the last more than one decade, and to end all forms of militarisation in all indigenous peoples territories of Manipur under the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 and to repeal the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 and other emergency laws and policies in Manipur, it said.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/08/cschr-lauds-sharmilas-release-verdict/

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.

Facilitation of Commonwealth Games Participants in Manipur

CWG participants from the State during their felicitation function. Photo: IFP

CWG participants from the State during their felicitation function.
Photo: IFP

ILP agitators overpower nine trying to disrupt rally

IMPHAL, August 10: Altogether nine individuals who tried to disrupt a torch rally taken out in demand of the Inner Line Permit System implementation in Thoubal district were apprehended by

IMPHAL, August 10: Altogether nine individuals who tried to disrupt a torch rally taken out in demand of the Inner Line Permit System implementation in Thoubal district were apprehended by the agitators late last night.

Over hundred individuals in solidarity to the demand spearheaded by the JCILPS were taking out a rally after converging at Kairenbikhok Mayai Leikai around 8.30 Saturday night.

On reaching Mayai Leikai Laikol around 10.30 pm, 15 individuals came in a white Scorpio vehicle with flag post bearing registration no. MN-05A 4345.

First the 15 youth came out and tried to disturbed the rally by asking the participants to return to their homes.

However, when the infuriated protestors confronted them, they retaliated resulting in a brief fight between the rally participants and the 15 youth.

Nine of them were overpowered by the participants while the others managed to flee from the scene.

Later, it was revealed that the vehicle belong to the pradhan of Samaram Pradhan identified as Khoinaijam Dijen Singh.

The nine individuals are identified as Khoinaijam Homeshowor, son of Kh Dijen Singh, Ningthoujam Bungo Singh, son of N Rajen Singh, Laishram Nanao Singh son of L Deben, Longjam Suranjit Singh son of L Shyamkesho, Ningthoujam Santosh Singh son of N Helen, Sagolsem Rajkumar Singh, Wahengbam Arun Singh, son of W Babuchou Singh, Chongtham Ranjan Singh and Ningthoujam Amujou Singh son of N Sanaton.

All of them are said to be in the age group of 22-24.

The meira paibis, locals clubs reportedly informed the concerned police about the incident however, the police failed to arrive at the scene.

Later around, 12.30 after midnight the JCILPS, Thoubal district came to take stock of the situation and later handed over the individuals to their respective families.

KCP (MC) calls 12 hour curfew on Independence Day

IMPHAL, August 10: The proscribed Kangleipak Communist Party (MC) has called for a 12 hours public curfew on the August 15 Independence Day. A press handout signed by its Secretary,

IMPHAL, August 10: The proscribed Kangleipak Communist Party (MC) has called for a 12 hours public curfew on the August 15 Independence Day. A press handout signed by its Secretary, Information & Publicity Paikhomba Meitei said the day marks the transfer of colonial hegemony.

The release however said fire service, water supply, ritual service, electricity, print and electronic media are exempted from the curfew.

It maintained that the plan for colonising Kangleipak was hatched much before the British left India, by the then interim government of India.

Sardar Patel, who was the home minister then, took the main initiative along with other Indian figures like Nehru, Krishna Menon, VP Menon, Rajagopachari and along with their colonial master like Mountbatten, it said.

Further it said, the Standstill Agreement between the British India and Manipur was signed under the initiative of Patel, on the ground of false affinity of Aryan blood between the two. No sooner, on August 15, 1947 the imperialist British transferred its colonial hegemony to a country called India, while Manipur was already an independent entity at that time.

In 1948, India tried to bring Manipur into its fold by proposing Purbanchal, which was not successful the statement said.

Further taking cue from Germany’s Bismark, and with political blessings from its former colonial master, Britain, Patel along with VP Menon deceived the king of Manipur, Bodhachandra, and coerced him to sign the Merger Agreement on September 21 1949.

The Agreement was challenged by Irabot’s insurrection of red army in the 1950-51s, it said.

The statement continued that Nehru had warned of the danger of such insurrection as a threat as the Northeast region has greater affinity in terms of race and customs with China and the rest of South East Asia region.

Thereafter, Kabaw Valley was gifted away and draconian laws like AFSPA was imposed in the region. Considering subsequent outcome of step motherly treatment and the past glory that we once had, let us carry forward the freedom struggle by giving impetus to the Sino-Indo-Burman regional unity, added the statement.

All political parties committee seeks expert opinion on ILP

IMPHAL, August 9: The safety of the indigenous population of the State will be ensured, deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam who is also heading the all-political parties committee set up to

IMPHAL, August 9: The safety of the indigenous population of the State will be ensured, deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam who is also heading the all-political parties committee set up to determine an act to control the influx of foreigners in the State said today.

He told media persons at his office that the committee will ensure that an Act is in place to protect the indigenous population if implementing the Inner Line Permit System becomes impossible.

The first meeting of the committee was held today at the office chamber of the deputy Chief Minister at Old Secretariat today.

Addressing media persons after the meeting, Gaikhangam divulged that the next meeting has been scheduled at the Assembly Secretariat for which the Speaker has also allocated a room.

He said today’s meeting resolved to seek legal opinion in written form from two legal experts each from the High Court Bar Association and All Manipur Bar Association.

Opinions from concerned academicians of the Manipur University and the Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System have also been sought, Gaikhangam said.

The experts have also been informed to make their written statements reach the committee within two weeks-time and to be physically present before the committee, he added.

If the need arise, opinions of legal experts from the Supreme Court will also be invited, he further said.

The 13 member committee of political parties was constituted during a marathon meeting of the political parties held on August 6.

The committee is led by deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam as chairman and MLA RK Anand as convener.

NSCN (IM) cadres sent to judicial custody

IMPHAL, August 9: Two NSCN-IM cadres who were formally re-arrested by the police on August 4 have been sent to judicial custody today.The two were among the eight arrested from

IMPHAL, August 9: Two NSCN-IM cadres who were formally re-arrested by the police on August 4 have been sent to judicial custody today.

The two were among the eight arrested from the WTR office, Ukhrul of the NSCN (IM) in connection with the killing of Ukhrul Autonomous District Council member last month.

Wunglengpam Raipang, alias Apam, 31, s/o Ramreingam of Tushal village Tamenglong and Shimreingam Value alias Angam, 33, son of Alung Value of Tuinem Village, Ukhrul were produced before the court of Chief Judicial Magistrate, Imphal East and remanded to judicial custody for 13 days.

It may be recalled that the Temenglong police submitted a plea before the court seeking custodial remand of Wunglengpam Raipang, alias Apam, 31, s/o Ramreingam of Tushal village, in connection with a case under Fir No.22 (II)2012 TML PS u/s 307/426/400 & 25(I-C) Arms Act.

The case was registered following a gun fight between ZUF and NSCN-IM on November 20, 2012 at Khumji.

Similarly, the Phungyar police submitted a plea seeking custodial remand of Shimreingam Value alias Angam, 33, son of Alung Value of Tuinem Village, Ukhrul in connection with a case under FIR no.3 (9)2009 PYR PS u/s 307/34 IPC&25 (I-C) Arms Act. The case was registered by the police in connection with an ambush laid by the NSCN-IM against a column of 23 AR.

They were formally arrested by the concerned police stations after being granted permission by the court.

Apam has been remanded to police custody till August 8 while Angam till August 7.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/08/nscn-im-cadres-sent-to-judicial-custody/

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.

Government not against ILP implementation in State: Gaikhangam

IMPHAL, July 31: Terming the imposition of a 10-day ban on all construction works of national projects in the State by some organisations as unfortunate, deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam has

IMPHAL, July 31: Terming the imposition of a 10-day ban on all construction works of national projects in the State by some organisations as unfortunate, deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam has stated that it will be better to cooperate and think about the welfare of the people and the development of the State instead.

The deputy Chief Minister was briefing the media at his office today where he also stated that such act will not bring any benefit to the State and instead only hinder the development process by delaying the State’s many ongoing developmental projects.

Stressing that development projects should be allowed to finish on time, he urged the people to stop creating hurdles for development projects.

Gaikhangam further said that everyone in the State must take responsibility for safeguarding the integrity of the State. He added that accusing the government of not doing anything to implement the ILP in the State or for the interests of the indigenous communities residing in the State would be a falsehood.

The government is still working towards implementing the ILP in the State and will urge the Centre to do the needful after the parliament session, he said.

Continuing that ciil organisations are invited to participate during the visit for raising the issue of ILP implementation in the State at the Centre, Gaikhangam said that the government has no objections to the implementation of ILP.

What the public desire is also the government’s desire, he added.

Launch of new international professional Manipuri Diaspora group

KEN Boston Convention Press Release: Launch of new international professional Manipuri Diaspora group The Knowledge Exchange Network, KEN, has been founded, and is open to all non resident Manipuri professionals and

KEN Boston Convention Press Release: Launch of new international professional Manipuri Diaspora group

The Knowledge Exchange Network, KEN, has been founded, and is open to all non resident Manipuri professionals and business people across the world.

The Knowledge Exchange Network was conceived and initiated in the year 2011 by three non resident Manipuris, with the main objective of creating employment, and enhancing economic progress in Manipur. It was innaugurated on Saturday 26 July 2014 in Boston, Massachusetts, where Dr. Irengbam Mohendra Singh, Ajit Thokchom, Lakshmikant Laikangbam and Kelvin Ashem were elected President, Vice President, General Secretary and Finance Secretary respectively.

The following day, Sunday 27 July, at the Hilton Hotel, Boston, local and overseas dignitaries, international corporate houses and social organisations, attended a video-linked convention with special focus on Information Technology (IT) and Tourism.

From Imphal the keynote address was given by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Manipur, Shri O. Ibobi Singh through an online video link when he welcomed and praised the endeavour of this newly formed organisation. He also outlined various governmental programmes which Manipur Government has been pursuing and gave a directive of the aims of the government for which he sought active contributions from Manipuri NRIs towards building a strong and well- developed Manipur.

The newly elected President of KEN, Dr. Irengbam Mohendra expressed his confidence that KEN will be able to do just that.

During the conference, through audio-video link, Mr. Rajesh Kumar, the principal secretary for information technology, Manipur government, encouraged and motivated the gathering at Boston by giving an elucid power point presentation on the present available opportunities. He also enumerated the various future plans of the state-related IT in relevant fields and invited Manipuri diasporas to contribute in Manipur’s developments with their experience and innovative skills.

Dr. Dhabali, President of Manipur Tourism Forum, MTF, also made a power point presentation on lucrative tourism opportunities in Manipur and the various plans the Tourism Forum has for making tourism in Manipur attractive.

The historical event in Boston was also attended by NRIs from other Indian communities from various professional backgrounds. In Imphal, the occasion was also attended by Deputy CM Gaikhangam, M. Oken Singh – the Education Minister, Irengbam Hemochandra Singh, the PHED Minister, O. Nabakishore Singh – Additional Chief Secretary and other civil servants. Members of the media from ISTV, and O Surja Singh – founder of Manipur Green Army Organisation, were also present.

Minister Irengbam Hemochandra stated that a 1000-mile journey starts with a single journey and he likened KEN’s foundation as a single journey.

Finally, in closing the convention, Mr. Dhrita Kumar from Boston, Senior Advisor of KEN gave the Vote of Thanks.

Agitations over ILP continue unabated

IMPHAL, July 30: The Manipur State Council Communist Party of India (MSCCPI) and Lamlong Keithel Apunba Nupi Lup (LKANL) staged sit-in-protests at Irabot Bhavan and Khurai Lamlong Bazar respectively today demanding the implementation of ILP and the release of all who were arrested by the police while demanding the implementation of ILP system in the State.

LKANL general secretary RK Bimola said that people across the State have been demanding the implementation of the ILP system in the State through various forms of agitations but the Chief Minister remains indifferent.

She also asked the government to release those young students and women who were arrested by the police for demanding implementation of ILP immediately without any conditions as the agitation was for the benefit of everyone in the State including the CM and Deputy CM.

Speaking to the media, MSCCPI member Sotinkumar said that there is a real threat to the continuous existence of indigenous people of the State.

During the Lok Sabha elections, however, the manifesto of other political parties didn’t mention the implementation of ILP system in the State except CPI, he added.

Sotinkumar said that his party will take part in any agitation in support of the implementation of ILP system in the State.

Our Bishunpur Correspondent adds: The Oinam Meira Paibi Lup organised a sit-in-protest cum public meeting demanding the implementation of Inner Line Permit system in Manipur at Oinam Tanglei Hada Bazar today. Around 200 people participated and gave their opinions on ILP. Meanwhile, the Iramdam Kanba Apunba Ima Lup, Women’s Upliftment Association and Keithel Phambi Imas of Moirang organised a similar protest at Moirang Bazaar where around 500 women took part.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/07/agitations-over-ilp-continue-unabated/

CMO announces Intensified Diarrhoea control programme in CCpur

LAMKA, July 30: Chief Medical Officer, Churachandpur Dr Thangchinkhup Guite called a press conference at the training hall of his office, today in connection with the proposed “Intensified Diarrhoea control

Officials of the CMO, Churachandpur and the District Family Welfare under the charge of Dr VC Pau Tonsing and a child specialist doctor will interact with the public during the programme of the Central govt to formulate mechanism for eradication of diarrhoea.

State Health minister T Pungzathang will inaugurate the nation-wide programme on August 1.

The CMO further said that diarrhoea is a special concern as it is one of the causes responsible for maximum loss of life in India for children under the age of five years.

The programme will also involve the ASHAs and Aganwadi workers to distribute ORS and other medicines call Zinc from house to house in the district.

If breast-feeding kids are found to suffer from diarrhoea, they will be administered with half tablet of zinc which can be increase with the age of the child.

The DFWO also said the exercise was a nation-wide scheme.

The program is funded and completed under the initiative of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

The CMO also appeal to the media to help them bring awareness of the programme to the people.

Manipur in Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games – Live Updates

19-July,2014: 20:30 (IST) Manipuri boxer Laisrharm Sarita enters Quarter Final by defeating K.Obareh of Nigeria in Women’s Light (57-60 kg) round of 16. She was leading first 2 rounds with

19-July,2014: 20:30 (IST)

Manipuri boxer Laisrharm Sarita enters Quarter Final by defeating K.Obareh of Nigeria in Women’s Light (57-60 kg) round of 16. She was leading first 2 rounds with a comfortable margin and in the third round the she won the bout as the Nigerian boxer couldn’t continue.

Sarita to fight her quarter final bout on 30th July , at 21:00 IST.

28th-July,2014: 18:45 (IST)

Laishram Devendro through to Quarter Final, beating Madushan Gamage of Sri Lanka in the Round of 16.

28th July, 2014: Events to watch today –

BOXING
17:45 (IST): Men’s Light Fly (49kg) Round of 16 – Laishram Devendro vs Madushan Gamage (SL).

17:50 (IST): Men’s Bantam (56kg) Round of 16 – Shiva Thapa vs Michael Conlan (NIR).

Autographed copy by Devendro Laishram of Manas Maisnam’s caricature of Devendro. Click to enlarge.

HOCKEY
23:30 (IST): Women’s Preliminary WA Match – India vs Trinidad & Tobago

25th July:

17:53 (IST): Judoka Sunibala Huidrom wins her women’s – 70kg repechage round. She will face Scotland’s S Conway for the bronze.

03.00 (IST): Hockey – India open their Commonwealth campaign with a 3-1 win over Wales.

Glasgow 25th Jul, 2014: Manipur’s Judoka Kalpana Thoudam won Bronze Medal in Women’s 52 Kg Category as she beat Christianne Legentil of Mauritius. Christianne picked up three penalties while Thoudam had two.

Kalpana Thoudam – CW Glasgow 2014

Manipur’s Judoka Sushila Likmabam won Silver Medal in Glasgow 2014 XX Commonwealth Games

Sushila Likmabam – Silver Medal in Glasgow 2014 XX Commonwealth Game
Photo: Zee News

Manipur Judoka Sushila Likmabam won Silver Medal in the women’s 48kg category defeating Aussie rival Chloe Rayner in two minutes and 23 seconds. Sushila got a couple of Wazaris which is equivalent to an ‘Ippon’ which finished the bout.

More: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/07/manipur-judoka-sushila-likmabam-won-silver-medal-in-glasgow-2014-xx-commonwealth-games/

2 Manipuri Lifters won Gold and Silver in women’s 48Kg, Opens first Gold Medal for India in Glasgow2014 Commonwealth’s Games

Glasgow 25th Jul, 2014: Khumukcham Sanjita Chanu and Saikhom Mirabai Chanu of Manipur bagged a gold and silver, respectively, in women`s 48kg weightlifting in a display of overwhelming domination to open India`s medal account on the opening day of the competition in the 20th Commonwealth Games here on Thursday.

Sanjita and Mirabai after winning Gold and Silver Medals in Glasgow commonwealth’s Games 2014.
Zee Media Bureau/ Suyash Srivastava

Sports-persons from Manipur in the Indian squad for the ongoing Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Game:

Laishram Devendro (Boxing)

Laishram Sarita (Boxing)

Sunita Yanglem (Cycling)

Kh Kothajit (Hockey),

K Chinglensana (Hockey),

Sushila Chanu Pukhrabam(Hockey),

Th Anuradha (Hockey);

Jina Chongtham (Judo),

Sunibala Huidrom (Judo),

Kalpana Thoudam (Judo);

Khumukcham Sanjita Chanu (Weightlifting),

Saikhom Mirabai (Weightlifting);

Ramananda Konggrailatpam (Diving);

Officials from Manipur:

Dr S Santikumar (Team Manger Gymnastics) and Nameurakpam Kunjarani (Team Coach weightlifting).

Ibobi invites suggestions on ILP implementation

Imphal, July 28: Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh has invited suggestions regarding the introduction of an Act to control the influx of foreigners in the State, today taking advantage of

Imphal, July 28: Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh has invited suggestions regarding the introduction of an Act to control the influx of foreigners in the State, today taking advantage of the zero hour on the last day of the Budget session.

The State government is awaiting suggestions from experts or the legal fraternity to determine an Act to control the influx of foreigners in the State before the implementation of the Inner Line Permit.

He said that, in the past one week of Budget session, the House has discussed various issues raised by several organisations including the demand for implementation of the ILP, killing of innocent people by UGs, in public interest among others.

Coming to the much criticised police action against students and women agitators of the ILP in the past few days, the Chief Minister said it was infact a painful incident and further acknowledge that the State’s law enforcing agency had been harsh.

The Chief Minister maintained that the State government is not against implementation of ILP.

He however said that the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation Act 1873 was implemented only in Assam and its remote pockets like the Naga Hills, North-East Frontier Agency, and Khasi & Jaintia Hills of Meghalaya.

Those hill areas of Assam have become the present day Nagaland, Mizoram, Arunachal-Pradesh and Meghalaya States, however, the States of Manipur and Tripura were princely independent kingdoms before their mergers with the Indian Union, he observed.

O Ibobi said his Government needs permission from the Center to implement ILP in the State.

It is to re-implement a previous Act which was repealed by the then Commissioner Himat Singh in 1950, he said.

In 2011, the Assembly had discussed its implementation and taken a private resolution, and again in June 2013, two MLAs I Ibohalbi and Th Shyamkumar had moved private member resolution to urge the Central government to implement the ILP in the interest of the people of Manipur, he said.

We have sent resolutions to the Center from time to time during the UPA regime, he said.

Now as the NDA has come back to power in the Center, the whole process needs to be reset, he said.

During the last three – four month, the State government has been unable to insist upon the Union government, he added.

Ibobi further said that the government had even considered going to New Delhi for pressurising the Central Government for implementation of ILP.

The Government knows the sentiment of the agitators for ILP and our 60 MLAs are elected by the public too.

If necessary, we will also include the members of the ILP Demand Committee in pressurising the Government of India, he said.

He appealed to the students that it is not wise for them to divert their energies to the issue of ILP or any other issue because these crucial days for their study.

Meanwhile, he also clarified on the defunct state of the Manipur Human Rights Commission and said it stopped functioning since 2010.

There was no eligible person for the post of the chairperson after the retirement of Justice W.A. Shishak.

Following the instruction from the Union Law Ministry, the government has engaged the Assam Human Right Commission for holding the dual charge of the State. But it was not possible, O Ibobi continued.

Ibobi underscored in the affirmative that from August onwards, the MHRC will be functional, as informed by the Law Ministry.

Meanwhile, during the Zero hour the Thangmeiband MLA Kh Joykisan drew the attention of the House on the molestation case of girl athletes by an instructor of the Sports Authority of India.

The MLA said, such incidents should not happen in the future, particularly in the field of sports.

The authority concerned has transferred the accused after an FIR was registered against him; however, instead of just transferring him, he must be dismissed from his post, he said before adding that such heinous crime in the sports arena is really unfortunate.

Students injured in Bishnupur ILP protest

IMPHAL, July 28: Atleast four students were injured in police action to control agitators demanding implementation of the Inner Line Permit (ILP), today in Bishnupur district. Responding to the movement

IMPHAL, July 28: Atleast four students were injured in police action to control agitators demanding implementation of the Inner Line Permit (ILP), today in Bishnupur district.

Responding to the movement spearheaded by the Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit (JCILP) to mount pressure on the government on the issue, a large number of people including students of the district staged a sit in protest today at Bishnupur bazaar since morning.

In the evening, around 3 pm, the agitators took to the streets in protest chanting slogans “We demand implementation of ILP,” and proceeded towards the DC office.

However, a team of the district police led by SP Bishnupur who were already deployed in and around the Bishnupur bazaar area barricaded the protestors using bamboos.

The police, who were overwhelmed by the huge number of protestors, resorted to firing mock bombs in an attempt to disperse the crowd.

In the process, two girl students collapsed while two others sustained injury and were evacuated to Bishnupur district hospital by a team of district police.

The victims have been identified as Warepam Anju, 18, daughter of Shyam Phubala Awang Mamang, (a class XI student of CI College), Moirangthem Thoibi, 14, daughter of Loken of Bishnupur Kwairakpam (class VII students of Bishnupur higher secondary School), Chanambam Gaitri, 13, daughter of Khomba of Bishnupur ward no.5 (class VII students of Bishnupur Higher Secondary School) and Sorokhaibam Linthou, 15, daughter of Shanti Devi of Bishnupur ward no.4 (class X student of RKP Regular English Academy).

Anju’s condition is stated to be critical and is presently admitted at RIMS.

Meanwhile, Khangembam Shining, 19, s/o Sunil of Bishnupur ward no.4 (BA 1st semester CI College) who was arrested by the police was released around 5 pm in the evening.

Even as police took control of the situation in the bazaar area, stray incidents persisted along the Imphal-Tiddim road. Burning tyres, tree branches and other forms of road blocks were piled up along the road.

Sit in protest was also held at Keinou Bazaar organised by the Gulap English School, Amusana Girls High School and Ideal English School. Similarly residents in and around Nambol bazaar also staged sit in demonstration attended by around 200 individuals.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/07/students-injured-in-bishnupur-ilp-protest/

State announces cash incentives for Commonwealth medallists

Imphal, July 25: Chief Minister Okram Ibobi has announced cash rewards of Rs 15 lakhs and Rs 10 lakhs for Khumukcham Sanjita and Mirabai Chanu who won the gold medal

Imphal, July 25: Chief Minister Okram Ibobi has announced cash rewards of Rs 15 lakhs and Rs 10 lakhs for Khumukcham Sanjita and Mirabai Chanu who won the gold medal and the silver medal respectively in weightlifting at the 20th Commonwealth Games at Glasgow.

He has also announced cash rewards of Rs. 8 lakhs each for Sushila and Kalpana who won the bronze medal.

Taking the advantage of the Zero hour, Opposition leader Dr I Ibohalbi said that Manipuri players have opened the account of the medal tally for India at the 20th Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

CM Okram Ibobi stated that he shared the opinion of the opposition and the government has different cash rewards for excellent performance at the Olympics, Asian Games and Commonwealth Games. He said that our sportspersons are talented and have achieved success in every field.

We make these categories to encourage them to be more excellent in the bigger events in the future, he added.

Meanwhile, Trinamool Congress MLA Kh Joykisan raised a zero hour privilege motion that the academic atmosphere of the Manipur Public School, Koirengei has been disturbed by the presence of the Assam Regiment (Territorial Army) post near the school at Koirengei old airfield.

He said that the government took and allotted the defence land to the Manipur Public School in lease after separating from Kendra Vidyalaya in 1993.

Now, the Army personnel have disturbed the academic atmosphere by entering the campus in uniforms. They have banned the entry of school buses in the old airfield which was used to park school buses for years. In this connection, the school students and teachers protested yesterday by forming a human chain.

The Trinamool legistor asked the government to intervene in the matter.

Meanwhile, L Ibomcha has raised the issue of excessive action of Manipur Police on student protesters demanding the Implementation of ILP during the Assembly session yesterday. He said that public witnessed the arrogance of the Manipur Police toward the students communities by kicking beat like beast toward students etc.

JCILPS calls 18-hour general strike

Civil bodies censure police excesses in controlling student movement IMPHAL, July 25: Condemning police excesses committed against students during protest rallies taken out in demand of the Inner Line Permit

Civil bodies censure police excesses in controlling student movement

IMPHAL, July 25: Condemning police excesses committed against students during protest rallies taken out in demand of the Inner Line Permit in the State, the Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System announced an 18-hour State-wide bandh, today.

Several organisations have also joined in condemning the harsh police action against the students.

During the past few days, as the State Assembly is in session, students of various schools and colleges have been taking out rallies demanding the implementation of the ILP in the State.

During a press conference today, the JCILPS announced an 18-hour bandh starting from midnight of July 26 and continuing till 6pm of July 26 and demanded discussion of the implementation of the ILP in the State during the ongoing Assembly session.

President of the committee, Ibotombi Khuman demanded the formation of a House committee in this regard.

Although the State Assembly has reaffirmed the implementation of the ILP twice in the past, there has been no positive action in this regard, he said before adding that just prior to the full Budget Session which commenced on July 19, the women wing of the committee had submitted a memorandum to the MLAs and the minister including the Chief Minister to discuss the ILP.

However, none of the 60 members deemed it fit to raise the issue, he said.

He further condemned the harsh behaviour of the police against the students who were only taking out rallies against the negligence of the MLAs and ministers.

He observed that the representatives, who were sent by the people to look after them are now treating them as enemies.

The police show of power was barbaric and such actions should not be repeated again considering the fact that the students were only demanding for the welfare of the State and its people, he said.

Implementation of the ILP in the State has today become a necessity, as there has been a large influx of non-locals without proper identifications, he observed.

Meanwhile, the All Manipur Students Guardians Organisation has also reacted strongly against the police action.

Speaking to the media during a press conference, president of the body, S Sumati condemned the State government for declaring three days educational institute holiday.

She said this is an act of the government to hinder and disrupt the ILP movement.

The police brutality witnessed against the small students is strongly condemnable, she said before demanding strong action against the police personnel involved.

Such actions should not be repeated, she asserted.

Such barbaric acts will not solve the issue but will only fan the public anger, which could lead to more unwanted incidents, she warned.

The demand for ILP is legitimate and is for the welfare of the indigenous people of the State, she said.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/07/jcilps-calls-18-hour-general-strike/

Noney-Tupul Railway bridge will be the tallest: CM

Imphal, July 25: The Railway Bridge that will come up between Noney and Tupul will be the world’s tallest bridge. The scenic beauty of the hilly region of the State

Imphal, July 25: The Railway Bridge that will come up between Noney and Tupul will be the world’s tallest bridge. The scenic beauty of the hilly region of the State will attract foreign tourists in the State. The government has marked various tourist circuits in the State, with Shirui of Ukhrul and Zuko valley of Senapati amongst the top priorities.

Chief Minister O Ibobi stated in the House today.

He was replying to a motion for disapproval of policy cut raised by MLA Dr I Ibohalbi, MLA Th Shyamkumar and MLA Dikho during the discussion on Demand no 45 for Tourism for Rs 46,36,56,000.

The MLAs had raised the motions on account of inability to tap or explore the tourism potential of the State, lack of proper planning in Tourism department, failure to bring international flights in the State as planned and on falire to promote Dzuko Valley as State Tourism spot.

Meanwhile, the Chief Minister had also added that the State can generate lots of resources from tourism.

We have some boundary issues with Nagaland at Zuko, but it could be ironed out by sitting together with the neighbouring State, he added.

He said Manipur has lots of potential for tourism as gifted by Mother nature.

Most of the tourist destinations under construction in various places of the State might be completed by next year, he said.

He further said that the Loktak Lake is also one of the most important among the 24 mega projects taken up in the State.

The lake has bigger potential even when compared to the famous Dal Lake of Kashmir. The government is considering for applying PPP model in the tourist spots to monitor the tax collected, he said.

At present, the International airport has lack of some components, like visa on arrival facility, Customs and Emigration office etc. Emigration check-post at Moreh will be computerised soon with internet facilities, personnel of Home department have been trained in this regard.

The Sadu Chidu Leimaram Water fall approach road needs to widen and the leakage of tax from the tourist will be checked by the state government, O Ibobi said.

Opposition member Dr I Ibohalbi suggested that the State should have a Tourism Policy. In 1999, 29 tourist spots were identified in the State and 335 foreign tourists arrived, income of Rs 18.55 Lakhs was generated from it. In 2013-14 the numbers of tourist spots have increased to 57. Promotion of tourism could help in mitigating the unemployment problem in the State, but the law and order situation could also be a hurdle, Ibohalbi maintained.

He urged the government that the Sadu Chiru Leimaram Waterfall is entitle as “Mughal Garden”, an appropriate name of Manipur should be given.