August 19, 2012 – Page 2

Manipur rolls out red carpet for Mary Kom, Laishram Devendro Grand reception for Olympians

The streets of Imphal reverberated with sounds of cheers as Olympic bronze medalist MC Mary Kom and quarter finalist Laishram Devendro arrived here after representing the country at the London Olympics Source The Sangai Express

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UNLF hits out at ‘surrender drama’

The never ending surrender drama and low politics played by Indian government is a well known fact, and it is trying to capture the people’s movement for freedom with their fake peace talks , United National Liberation Front UNLF has observed, adding that it is high time for the people of Manipur understand the real motive behind such supposed peace talks Source Hueiyen News Service

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Olympian L Bombayla felicitated at Khuman Lampak Sports complex on Aug 19

Olympic Bronze medalist Mary Kom felicitated at Khuman Lampak Sports complex on Aug 19

Olympian Debendro felicitated at Khuman Lampak Sports complex on Aug 19

Olympian Ng Sonia Chanu felicitated at Khuman Lampak Sports complex on Aug 19

Home Minister speaks with Pak counterpart on Exodus issue

Mail News Service
New Delhi, Aug 19: Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde has expressed concern to his Pakistani counterpart over the issue of social media-networking sites being misused by elements based in Pakistan to circulate false pictures and stories so as to whip up communal sentiments in India and has sought Pakistan’s full cooperation in checking and neutralizing such elements. Shri Shinde expressed these views when Mr. Rehman Malik, Interior Minister of Pakistan spoke to him today over telephone. This was the first direct contact between the two Ministers.
Shri Shinde thanked Mr. Malik and conveyed his Eid wishes to him and the people of Pakistan. The Union Home Minister expressed the hope that the occasion would herald an improvement in Indo-Pak relations.
The Interior Minister of Pakistan briefly spoke of the pending issues between the two Ministries and re-iterated his commitment to bring the masterminds and perpetrators of the Mumbai terror attack to justice. He assured full mutual cooperation in this matter. Mr. Rehman Malik also invited Shri Shinde to visit Pakistan to sign the revised Visa agreement which has now been agreed to by both sides.
Both concluded the discussion by agreeing to continue the mutual cooperation and to work towards rooting out terrorism in all its form and manifestation.
Bulk of the rumours that triggered panic among people of northeastern states in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra were sourced from Pakistan, Union Home Secretary R K Singh said .”A total of 76 websites were identified where morphed images were uploaded and bulk of these were uploaded in Pakistan,” Singh said.
“We believe it is highly reprehensible. I think it needs to be made known to everybody that this is something that is being done from Pakistan. The bulk of it has been done from Pakistan,” he said.
Singh said bodies of victims of cyclones and earthquakes in different part of the world were shown as victims of violence in Myanmar in the morphed images. Pakistan on Sunday rejected Indian charges that morphed pictures of Assam and Myanmar violence which sparked an exodus of northeastern citizens from other states originated in Pakistan.
Such remarks only widen the trust deficit between the two countries, sources in the Pakistan High Commission here said.

COPTAM does not want Revenue involved in hill areas

Imphal, Aug 19 NNN : Committee for Protection of Tribal Areas, Manipur (COPTAM) has resolved that it would oppose tooth and nail regarding the government decision which says that recognition of any new village in the hill districts of Manipur should be done with the consent of the state Revenue department.
COPTAM in a meeting held today resolved that the Committee with the support of the tribal people will oppose the decision. “The final authority with regard to the recognition of a new village in the hills is the Hills department,” stated the COPTAM resolution.
COPTAM general secretary Thangkam Lupheng informed Newmai News Network that another resolution that has been taken in today’s COPTAM deliberation is the Jiribam issue. The COPTAM leader says that the Committee does not oppose to the “declaration” Jiribam subdivision as a full fledged district. “However, if at all the state government grants the Jiribam subdivision to district status, it should be declared as a “hill district” and not otherwise,” said COPTAM resolution. According to the tribal committee, in case the state government declares Jiribam as a district but still not as a hill district status then tribal villages should be adjusted to include in either Churachandpur or Tamenglong districts. Driving home its point to prove Jiribam is in a hill district, COPTAM claimed that in the 1970s any government employee posted in Jiribam was given the ‘hills allowance’ by the government. “This has proved that Jiribam is very much in the hill district,” said COPTAM.
On the hill land survey matter, COPTAM meeting resolved that no agency or government department should be allowed to carry out the survey. COPTAM’s move on this came after the state Revenue minister had stated in the last assembly session that hill land survey would be carried out soon. However, expressed if certain acceptable mechanism is done by the state governmentfirst then the tribal committee may review its decision. COPTAM cited that all land record should be submitted to the respective Autonomous District Council (ADC) and followed by proceedings acceptable to the tribals before the hill land survey is done by the state government.
On the Autnomous District Councils (ADCs) in the hills, COPTAM said that for namesake it is ‘autonomous’ but in reality it is a hollow ADCs in Manipur hills. “COPTAM demands from the government to make the ADCs in Manipur hills fully ‘autonomous’. “Since the elections to the ADCs were held and though it is only a namesake in existence we can do little now to reverse the whole process except to demand for the real autonomous district councils and empower the local people so as to make the grass root level democracy meaningful,” said COPTAM.
COPTAM then discussed on the district boundary issue.

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Arjuna Awards for Bombayla, Sonia, Bimoljit

The Government has announced the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award and Arjuna Awards for the year 2012, here today.
A large number of nominations were received for these awards this year, which were considered by Selection Committee consisting of eminent sportspersons and sports administrators; headed by Col Rajya Vardhan Singh Rathore. Based on the recommendations of the Committee and after due scrutiny, the Government has approved to confer awards upon the following sportspersons.
A. Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award – 2012:
Shri Vijay Kumar, Shooting
Shri Yogeshwar Dutt, Wrestling
B. Arjuna Awards 2012:
Ms. Deepika Kumari, Archery
Ms. Laishram Bombayla Devi, Archery
Ms. Sudha Singh, Athletics
Ms. Kavita Ramdas Raut, Athletics
Ms. Ashwani Ponnappa, Badminton
Mr. Parupalli Kashyap, Badminton
Mr. Aditya S. Mehta, Billiards & Snooker
Mr. Vikas Krishan, Boxing
Mr. Yuvraj Singh, Cricket
Mr. Sardar Singh, Hockey
Mr. Yashpal Solanki, Judo
Mr. Anup Kumar, Kabaddi
Mr. Samir Suhag, Polo
Ms. Annu Raj Singh, Shooting
Mr. Omkar Singh, Shooting
Mr. Joydeep Karmakar, Shooting
Ms. Deepika Pallikal, Squash
Mr. Sandeep Sejwal, Swimming
Ms. Ng. Sonia Chanu, Weightlifting
Mr. Narsingh Yadav, Wrestling
Mr. Rajinder Kumar, Wrestling
Ms. Geeta Phogat, Wrestling
Mr. M. Bimoljit Singh, Wushu
Mrs. Deepa Mallick, Athletics – Paralympics
Mr. Ramkaran Singh, Athletics – Paralympics
Normally only one award of Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna is given every year to an individual sportsperson. However, the Scheme provides that this condition can be relaxed in exceptional circumstances viz., winning of an Olympic medal. Like wise for the Arjuna Awards, normally not more than 15 awards are to be given in any calendar year.

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“I’ll change my medal colors in next game” MC Mary Kom

Imphal, Aug 19 UNA: “I will continue my hobby and in forthcoming Brazil 2016 Olympic game I will change the colors of this medal” said MC Mary Kom while speaking to media person at Imphal Tulihal Airport on Sunday.
She didn’t believe that she might be received in a grand manner by garlanding at Indira Gandhi International airport, Delhi by the state concerned as well as here in today at Imphal, airport. And she expresses her gratitude to all who come to wel-come her.
After Mary Kom and Th Devendra landed at Imphal Tulihal airport the sport lover of Manipur and there fans escorted them including the Royal Enfied Riders Association and the state government police authorities in a mass way. And they were carried around the heart of Imphal city.
In the meantime the state Youth Affairs and Sport and All Manipur Amateurs Boxing Association organized a reception program at Khuman Lampak Indoor Staduim and honor MC. Mary Kom (bronze medalist) and the state London Olympian.
During the reception program, Chief Minister O. Ibobi Singh, president of Olympic Association Bijoy Koijam, Speaker Th Lokeshore, Home minister, G Gaikhangam and Work minister, Kh Ratan attended the programme, as chief guest, president and guest of honours respectively.
Addressing at the reception program, Chief Minister, O Ibobi Singh ask and appealed the sportspersons who are working with various states to come back to Manipur, for the sake of Manipur. And the state government is ready to give there incentive. However due the state government financial problem their might be little different with the other states.
Chief Minister further said that, for MC. Mary Kom, the state government has already announced to upgrade from Asst Superintendent Post to Superintendent of Police along with a land of around 2 acre at Lamphelpat areas.
Regarding Kothajit, a Hockey player from the state who represents the India hockey team in the Olympic, Chief Minister said that he is a well known player for the Olympic for the country, and due to unfortunate decisions taken by the state government Kothajit was not included for this incentive, And so the state government regretted that Kothajit is not included today in this grant reception program. However the state government will give the same incentive to him.
In the meantime, the chief minster along with his council of minister distributed the incentive awards Rs.75 lakhs to MC Mary Kom, broze medalist of Olympic London, and Rs. 20 Lakhs to the other Olympians London, accept Kothajit (Hockey player) was not included.

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Twelve photographers honoured

Imphal Aug 19 UNA: Twelve photographers of Manipur including six persons who were already expire were honoured with momentous for the year 2012 on World Photography Day which was observed at Manipur Press Club on Sunday.
World Photography Day was organized by the Manipur Amateur Photo Club (MAPC).
Chitra Ahanthem, Publicity secretary MAPC said in her key note address that August 19 was chosen for the special day in the world photography since the first announcement day in the world of photography was made on August 19, 1839.
MAPC feels it re-creative to hear from Korske Ara, the founder of world photography organization when he says, “A photography is not ‘just’ a picture nor is it ‘just’ an art. Photography is everywhere we are bombarded with imagery on daily basis.

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URF believes in a peace talk with GoI and GoM

Imphal, Aug 19 UNA : United Revolutionary Front (URF) Acting Chairman Lanheiba @Brojendro said they believe in Government of India and Government of Manipur in having a tripartite peace talk on Saturday.
Though we didn’t sign a formal tripartite agreement with Government of India (GoI) and Government of Manipur (GoM) but we have already three rounds of peace talks with the representative of both sides where Shambu Singh and Suresh Babu represent for GoI and GoM respectively.
The first tripartite talk was held on 23rd March 2012.
For a time being the URF is having a transit camp at 30 Assam Rifles posted in Khurkhul, Imphal West district, at present there are some 100 cadres in the camp but the total strength of the URF is more than 470 cadres, said Lanheiba.
URF is compromising of five KCP fraction which includes Kangleipak Communist Party- Lanheiba (KCP-L), KCP-Sunil Meitei- MTF, KCP-Chingkheinganba, KCP- Lamyanba Khuman, KCP- K.K. Nganba are officially recognise but another two KCP fraction (KCP-Kesho Meitei and Ibungo Ngangom) is also in a joining process inform Acting Chairman.
In the said transit camp 50 percent of its cadres will camp but after having a signatory camp a full strength of its URF will be camped.
URF has submitted 31 charter of demands to the GoI and GoM which includes work culture and green revolutionary as a main points said Lanheiba after reporters ask why they choose for peace talk after such a long time.
There is no pre-condition for the peace talks, we are waiting for interim agreement. URF is form for a common platform for any outfits who want to join in the process of peace talk, everyone is welcome said Lanheiba.
All operation is cease after we come for a peace talk and we are looking forward for a positive response.
In the meantime 26 cadres of URF and 50 jawan of AR donate there blood.
We are very lucky that we got the opportunity to donate our blood to save a live of other said Lanheiba who himself donate a blood.
The press conference was also attended by Rohini Meitei, Home secretary URF and Chingkheinganba @ Chingsuba, Chief central finance.
Awareness-cum-Voluntary Blood donation camp was organise by 30 AR, Manipur Aids Control Society (MACS) and Regional Institute of Medicals Science (RIMS) blood bank.

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Assam govt steps up security measures

Guwahati, Aug 19 NNN : The Tarun Gogoi government on Sunday has taken up measures to thwart any force that might disrupt peace after the Id. On Sunday, the Assam chief minister while blaming the ‘outside forces in collaboration with certain internal forces’ for the present situation, has asked the top police officers of the state to be on alert always.
Meeting the three former police chiefs and the chief secretary and top administrative and police officials, Tarun Gogoi cautions that the administration should be in full gear to deal any slight trouble which may lead to escalate the situation.
Tarun Gogoi’s move came a day after New Delhi blamed a neighbour’s hand in the problem.
On Saturday, even as there has been exodus of North Easterners from other parts of India, there have been a counter-backlash threat from two Bodo organisations, including a militant outfit.
The pro-talks faction of the militant National Democratic Front of Boroland (NDFB) and People’s Joint Action Committee for Bodoland Movement have vowed that no displaced Muslims will allowed to enter ‘Bodo areas’ again.
However, these two Bodo organisations’s resolution has been not without a condition.
They demanded that the Assam government updates the National Register of Citizens (NRC) first.
Leader of the Bodo militant outfit Gobinda Basumatary said that the migrants will be barred from entering Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) if the government refuses to update NRC by taking 1951 as the cut-off year and detect foreigners.

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Id-ul-Fitr to be celebrated today

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New Delhi, Aug 19: The Vice President of India, Shri M. Hamid Ansari has extended his greetings and good wishes to the citizens of our country on the joyous occasion of Id-ul-Fitr. In his message he has said that this festival signifies the traditional expression of fraternity and brotherhood across the country and marks the culmination of the holy month of ‘Ramzan’. He wishes that this festival may unite all humanity in a common bond of understanding and inspire all to work tirelessly towards building a harmonious, peaceful and prosperous society.
Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh has greeted the nation on the joyous occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr.
In a message, the Prime Minister said that the Festival of Eid is an occasion for happiness and is marked by the spirit of brotherhood and sacrifice. “May Eid this year further strengthen our cultural bonds and bring peace and prosperity to all,” the PM Dr. Singh added.
Governor Gurbhachan Jagat said in a message, “I heartily greet our Muslim brethren and all the people of Manipur on the auspicious and joyous occasion of “Id-ul-Fitr”.
The month-long fasting before this Holy Festival is an exhortation to mankind to perform deeds of high value, because, in doing so, the excellence of our soul is enhanced. The Holy Festival spreads the message of peace, brotherhood and universal love which is the prerequisite during the present period of disarray.
In celebrating a festival like “Id-ul-Fitr” the foundation of oneness gets strengthened and all ill-will is forgotten and forgiven. Human beings inhabit a single planet and the whole world is one famiJy. On this auspicious occasion, as recipients of God’s love, we should resolve to condition our social demeanour so as to preserve and disseminate the message of peace, friendship and universal love.
Chief Minister, O Ibobi said “I convey my warm greetings and good wishes to the people of Manipur, especially our Muslim brethren on the joyous occasion of Id-Ul-Ftr.
Id-Ul-Ftr marks the end of Ramzan. The fasting observed during Ramzan reaffirms the spirit of charity and generosity and highlights the feelings of empathy for the poor and the deprived. May the noble ideals of Id-Ul-Ftr enrich our lives with peace, prosperity and harmony and unite us all in the spirit of universal brotherhood of all humanity.
Major General UK Gurung, YSM, IGAR (South) and all Ranks of Assam Rifles extend very warm greetings and Sincere good will to the people of Manipur on the auspicious occasion of “IDU’L FITR”. May this festival herald an era of peace, progress and prosperity in the region and enhance the spirit of unity, Cohesiveness and brotherhood amongst the warm and friendly people of all the communities in the State of Manipur.
The GOC, Red Shield Division, Maj Gen Binoy Poonnen, VSM extended his warm greetings and sincere goodwill to the people of Manipur specially the Muslim brethren on the auspicious occasion of “Id-ul-Fitr” and also expressed confidence that this festival would herald in peace and prosperity in the state.
The Revolutionary People’s Front greeted the Muslim brethrens on the eve of the Id festival.
30 Assam Rifles of 9 Sector under HQ IGAR (S) organised an IFTAAR Party at Chingmeirong on 19 Aug 2012 celebrating the last day of the Holy Ramadan month. Invitees from the varied walk of life joined Muslim brethren in breaking the Ramdhan fast. Commandant 30 Assam Rifles welcomed the guests on behalf of the unit. The Iftaar get-together began with a short recital of verses from the Quran by Kazi of Hazir Leikai Masjid, Kairang and offered ‘Maghrib’ prayers. Speaking on the occasion, Commandant said that the idea of purification and austerity behind the fasting ritual is beyond the folds of Islam. In fact the focus on core values, noble thoughts and good will during the Ramadan month are beyond the religious and the spiritual practices and extended to the idea of universal solidarity and relationship based on peace .

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Manipur: 96-hour Naga economic blockade begins

The United Naga Council (UNC) began its 96-hour economic blockade on Manipur portion of Imphal-Dimapur-Guawahati National Highway 39 from Sunday midnight to press its demand for ‘alternative arrangement’ for Nagas in the state.

Manipur officials air dash to Pune, Bangalore & Guwahati – Times of India

Manipur officials air dash to Pune, Bangalore & GuwahatiTimes of IndiaIMPHAL: To soothe the frayed nerves of panic-stricken Manipuri students putting up in Bangalore and Pune, two senior police officials air dashed to these cities on Saturday, whil…

Manipur officials air dash to Pune, Bangalore & Guwahati
Times of India
IMPHAL: To soothe the frayed nerves of panic-stricken Manipuri students putting up in Bangalore and Pune, two senior police officials air dashed to these cities on Saturday, while another two officials left for Guwahati to liaise with the large number …

Zeliangrong people condemns killing of student leader

The post Zeliangrong people condemns killing of student leader appeared first on KanglaOnline.com.IMPHAL, August 19: The All Zeliangrong Students’ Union (Assam, Manipur & Nagaland) and Zeliangrong Youth Front (Assam, Manipur & Nagaland)…

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IMPHAL, August 19: The All Zeliangrong Students’ Union (Assam, Manipur & Nagaland) and Zeliangrong Youth Front (Assam, Manipur & Nagaland) have strongly condemned the alleged brutal killing of (L) PouChunthuigai Kamei, who was the state secretary of ZSUM, by NSCN … Continue reading →

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Bank strike on Aug 22, 23

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IMPHAL, Aug 19: United Forum of Bank Unions, Manipur State Committee has notified in a statement that at the call of United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU), more than 10 lacs employees and officers of all the Public Sector Banks, … Continue reading →

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Id-ul-fitr greetings

The post Id-ul-fitr greetings appeared first on KanglaOnline.com.IMPHAL, Aug 19: Home Minister Gaikhangam, president, MPSC, on behalf of the Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee has greeted the Muslim community of the state on the auspicious occasion o…

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IMPHAL, Aug 19: Home Minister Gaikhangam, president, MPSC, on behalf of the Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee has greeted the Muslim community of the state on the auspicious occasion of Id-ul-fitr. “Let this occasion bring peace, harmony, end of enmities, unity … Continue reading →

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Miranda body handed over

The post Miranda body handed over appeared first on KanglaOnline.com.IMPHAL, Aug 19: The body of baby Miranda who was found murdered at Wabgai Thambal hillock on August 14 was handed over to the family members for performing the last rites today. Mea…

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IMPHAL, Aug 19: The body of baby Miranda who was found murdered at Wabgai Thambal hillock on August 14 was handed over to the family members for performing the last rites today. Meanwhile, the accused couple who were lynched by … Continue reading →

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