May 24, 2014 – Page 3

UKLF instigating protest against designated camp: KNLF

IMPHAL, May 24: The Kuki National Liberation Front (KNLF) has alleged that the protest carried out by some sections against setting up of designated camp of the outfit is under

IMPHAL, May 24: The Kuki National Liberation Front (KNLF) has alleged that the protest carried out by some sections against setting up of designated camp of the outfit is under the instigation of the United Kuki Liberation Front (UKLF).

Speaking to media persons somewhere in Chandel district, KNLF secretary Tonglenlal Haokip alias Lalmoi, revealed that the KNLF is one of the 15 armed wings under the Kuki National Organisation (KNO) that signed the Tripartite Suspension of Operation (SoO) Agreement on August 30, 2013 at the Banquet hall of 1st MR.

With the outfit entering in the SoO agreement on March 25, 2014, it petitioned the MHA NE division to establish a designated camp, he said.

Subsequently, the MHA responded positively, he said adding that the additional secretary (Home) on May 3, 2014, as instructed by the Ministry released an order giving green signal to its demand of setting up of designated camp at Simol Village under Khengjoy Sub-division, Chandel district, he continued.

At the same time, the chief of Simol village, Tilgoulen Haokip, had not objected to the move, he added.

Given the situation, the construction work began in full swing and altogether 40 cadres of KNLF who were under the security coverage of 9AR Moreh post were shifted at the camp on May 11, 2014 without any problems. Moreover, most of the cadres are from Khgenjoy sub-dvision, he continued.

Haokip, said that his group was taken by surprised when Kana Area Chief Association, Gunpi Area Chief Associatio and Chandel Naga Peoples’ Organisation on the open protest staged by them.

Owing to the prevailing situation the KNLF conducted an investigation and found out that the Chief association were summoned by the UKLF to attend a meeting on May 22, 2014.

UKLF warned the chiefs that they would imposed a fine of Rupees 10,000 before instructed them to opposed to the establishment of the camp, alleged Haokip.

According to Hoakip, Kana area and Gunpi are does not falls under Chakpikarong Sub-division and they are not related with the Khengjoy Sub-division.

The UKLF’s claimed of Chandel district being their ‘dominated area’ is beyond the ground rules of SoO, he asserted adding that none of the UKLF belong to Khengjoy Some Division.

The KNLF secretary clarified that the KNLF signed the SoO for peace process and not completely surrendered to the Government.

Before signing the SoO agreement the security was the only enemy of the KNLF however since it had entered into agreement it has no enemy including the UKLF as commonly perceived, he said.

Refuting the allegation levelled against the outfit that it has been extortion to saw mill owners and truckers is baseless, the KNLF secretary pointed out that its cadres in Simol Designated camp are unarm.

KNLF formed by deserter: KNLF/KPA

IMPHAL, May 24: The Kuki National Liberation Front/KPA has issued a press release clarifying on the recent impasse over the setting up of a designated camp for the KNLF at

IMPHAL, May 24: The Kuki National Liberation Front/KPA has issued a press release clarifying on the recent impasse over the setting up of a designated camp for the KNLF at Semol village sub-division Chandel district published in the some newspapers.

It stated that KNLF/KPA under the leadership of its founding chairmen Khupthang alias Palen Misao camped at a UNLF camp inside Myanmar.

However one of the their cadre identified as Tilthang Khongsai had deserted and formed “Pseudo KNLF” under the patronage of KNA/KNO at

Moreh area, claimed the release.

It stated that with the help of the KNA/KNO, Tilthang Khongsai collected some local youths of Moreh who were auto drivers, rickshaw pullers and labourers on payment of Rs 2000 per head and surrendere themselves to the government during a home coming ceremony on September 9, 2013 in the presence of state Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh.

It said “Whereas we the genuine KNLF who complied to the army’s invitation for amicable settlement are still refusing for home coming ceremony.”

Even the current self-style chairman of the pseudo KNLF Helun Haokip who runs a hotel at Paona Bazar took the chairmanship of the outfit after his attempt to snatch the chieftain-ship of New Samtal Village failed, it accused.

The KNLF/KPA is prompted to ask the government and the army authorities as to why they entertain the said fake groups in such manner without proper verification and denied the same to the genuine one.

It is appeal to the government of Manipur and the army authority to stop encouraging factionalism among the Kukis, it said.

Such kind of action will not solve the problem but will create more problems in future, it said.

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Children need to read books other than text books, RK Nimai

IMPHAL, May 24: The 27th Foundation Day of Manipur Library Association (MALA) and Second Nongmeikapam Gopal Singh Memorial Lecture were observed today at Manipur Dramatic Union. Speaking at the function,

IMPHAL, May 24: The 27th Foundation Day of Manipur Library Association (MALA) and Second Nongmeikapam Gopal Singh Memorial Lecture were observed today at Manipur Dramatic Union.

Speaking at the function, Keisamthong MLA L Ibomcha Singh said MALA is under the department of Art and Culture but due to shortage of wages sanction from the department it could not uphold its position, opining that it will be better if MALA is put under the Education department.

“Moreover, the Thoubal parking near MALA annoys the readers and it has be shifted to some other place,” he said.

“Various acts have been implemented in the state but are now defunct. However, AFSPA is the only act which is in full-swing. Not any kinds of agitation were able to make the act repealed.”

He also expressed that certain changes will take place in the state also by the formation of a new government at the centre.

Art and Culture Commissioner Dr RK Nimai Singh said that the issues of readers and users of the library will arise only when reading habits come to people.

In the state, there are not more than 2000 members in Manipur library and parents don’t encourage their children to read books other than their text books which is wrong, he said.

Asking for a change in mindset if the status of Manipur library is to be changed, he urged the parents to have a rethink if they want to make the lives of their children a success.

“Private tuitions flourishing because of parents’ ignorance”

BISHNUPUR, May 24: A Five-Day Students Leadership Camp, 2014 organised by the All Manipur Students’ Union (AMSU) Bishnupur district committee in relation with the 25th Students’ Emancipation Day Observation to

During the opening event, Th Naresh Singh- president AMSU hq, S Open Singh, president AMSU Bishnupur District Committee, Sumati Oinam-president ANUL Bishnupur district, L Ngambi, advisor ANUL attended as presidium members.

In his speech during the function, W Binoy Luwang- ex-president of AMSU Bishnupur district said till 1832, Kacchar had its own king. Now it has become a district of Assam.

He said the most important reason for this is they neglected education which forms the backbone of a society. The people lack unity, leaders, ignorant of their own culture, neglecting their own language, script, and keeping in high status the company of non-kaccharis which led to their downfall, he said.

He said the students need to understand this and try to become able leaders.

The ex-president of AMSU Bishnupur district also stressed on the alarming practice of students relying more and more on tuitions for every subject.

The students need to be aware of its fallout, he observed.

Tuition has today emerged as one of the most profitable business and this has been allowed only because of the ignorance of the parents and guardians.

Instead of taking so many private tuitions, it is better for the students to study harder at home, he asserted.

L Ngambi, advisor ANUL said, the Students’ Emancipation Day is being observed in remembrance of Ibohal of Ninghthoukhong, U Khellen and K Sarat of Moirang School who had sacrificed their lives for right to education in the year 1959.

He further said that it is important for students to understand their own culture and language. He also spoke on the need to introduce a week to conduct culturally relevant items like thang-ta, traditional songs, etc in the schools for the students.

The camp was attended by 125 students of different schools and 30 offices.

RPF workers held during search operation

IMPHAL, May 24: During a search operation, the Thoubal District Police Commandos arrested an active worker of PLA/RPF on May 23, informed a press release of the PRO Police. The

IMPHAL, May 24: During a search operation, the Thoubal District Police Commandos arrested an active worker of PLA/RPF on May 23, informed a press release of the PRO Police.

The arrested worker has been identified as Chongtham Oken, 44, son of

Ch Gosai Singh of Langmeidong Mamang Makha Leikai.

During investigation it was revealed that he made monetary demands to ZEOs of Kakching, Wangoi and Bishnupur and upon his disclosure, another active worker of the organisation identified as Maimom Bajanta Singh, 41, son of M Mohori Singh of Bashikhong Maimom Leikai was also arrested from Lilong bazaar.

One mobile handset was seized from Oken’s possession, said the release.

A case has been registered at Waikhong Police Station and investigation is going on said the Manipur Police Department, it said.

The release also continued that, the Imphal West district Police Commandos on May 23 conducted a cordon and search of a suspected house located at Yurembam area and arrested two PLA/RPF active members identified as s/s lt colonel Thokchom Kunje alias Tolen alias Babu Singh, 55, son of (L) Th Keso Singh of Yurembam Makha Leikai and Khongbaltabam Robin Singh, 58, son of (L) Kh Henouba Singh of Uripok Tourangbam Leikai from the house of Tolen.

Two mobile handsets were seized from them.

A case has been registered at Patsoi Police Station and investigation is going on, it said.

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Training on groundnut production

IMPHAL, May 24: An awareness cum training and input distribution programme on ‘Promoting improved technology of groundnut production among the tribal farmers of Manipur under TSP’ was organised by ICAR Research Complex for NEH region, Manipur Centre, Imphal and Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Ukhrul and sponsored by Directorate of Groundnut Research, Junagadh, Gujarat on May 24, said a press release of the KVK, Ukhrul ICAR RC Manipur Centre.

It said during the technical session, S Gunamani Singh, SMS (Plant Breeding), KVK, Imphal west and N.Ajitkumar Singh, SMS (Plant protection) KVK, Ukhrul discussed detail package and practices about the crop, pest and disease management and also given more emphasis on diversification through groundnut cultivation in hilly areas in respect of climate change of Manipur.

20 farmers participated in the programme for groundnut cultivation in 10 hectares of Ukhrul districts of Tanrui, Rumva, Lanlang, Halang and Nungshangkhong village with enthusiasm to learn the new technology of Broad Bed and Furrow (BBF) method for cultivation after groundnut, it said.

The ICAR has provided all critical inputs like seed (groundnut), fertilizer, Agrilime, pesticide and herbicides for groundnut cultivation in 10 hectare farmer’s land of above village said the press release signed by the programme Ccoordinator of KVK, Ukhrul ICAR RC Manipur Centre.

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AMSGO appeals

IMPHAL, May 24: The All Manipur Students Guardian Organization (AMSGO) has appealed the Government to extend the last date of submission of application form for appointment of Medical Officer in

IMPHAL, May 24: The All Manipur Students Guardian Organization (AMSGO) has appealed the Government to extend the last date of submission of application form for appointment of Medical Officer in the Manipur Health and Family Welfare, Grade IV (Medical Officers).

AMSGO asserted that the most the candidates could submit the forms on time due to the lack of documents as many departments in the entire country were engage for the process of recently concluded parliamentary election duty.

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Sudha Pillai visit cancelled

IMPHAL, May 24: Consultant for the New Land Use Policy in the state, Sudha Pillai (IAS retd) former member secretary, Planning Commission government of India has cancelled her visit to

IMPHAL, May 24: Consultant for the New Land Use Policy in the state, Sudha Pillai (IAS retd) former member secretary, Planning Commission government of India has cancelled her visit to the State.

A highly reliable source said that her visit for Imphal was scheduled for May 28 to 29, 2014, however, the two day visit had to be cancelled due to certain unavoidable circumstances.

It may be recalled that on January 29, 2014 the state cabinet had discussed amendment of Manipur Land Revenue and Land Reforms (Sixth Amendment) Bill 2014 and decided to engage the former member secretary, Planning Commission Sudha Pillai who is also the wife of former Union Home secretary GK Pillai as a consultant for enacting a new land use policy of Manipur.

Source further said that in the month of February of this current year, she had scheduled to meet different State Government officials to sketch out an outline of the policy, which was to be completed within six months.

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Children summer camp rescheduled

IMPHAL, May 24: The Manipur Mountaineering and Trekking Association has said in a press release that the association has rescheduled its “Children Summer Adventure Camp” to commence from June 16-22

IMPHAL, May 24: The Manipur Mountaineering and Trekking Association has said in a press release that the association has rescheduled its “Children

Summer Adventure Camp” to commence from June 16-22 and can collect and submit the duly filled forms according to the reschedule.

The association is also organising a ‘The Dzuko Trekking Program’ from June 5 to 10 to mark the World Environment Day, 2014, said a press release of the association.

The program is proposed to trek through the local route of Mao to Dzuko, it said. Interested person between the age group of 16-40 years may collect registration form from the MMTA Yaipha Sanglen, Minuthong and must be submitted on or before June 2.

Further details may be availed from the office of the association.

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Five day free counselling concludes

JIRIBAM, May 24: The five day free counselling and spot admission in professional higher studies program organised by the Social Welfare Services Association, Jiribam as part of its primary objective

JIRIBAM, May 24: The five day free counselling and spot admission in professional higher studies program organised by the Social Welfare Services Association, Jiribam as part of its primary objective concluded on May 24 at Career Point, Centre Kalinagar, Jiribam.

Scholar Institute of Technology & Management, Guwahati and Mewar University, Rajasthan joined during the counselling session. All together 85 students and 27 parents Jiribam as well as Cachar, Assam attended the counselling.

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Facilitation training for LS poll candidates and agents on June 9

IMPHAL, May 24: All the contesting candidates and their election agents of the 1-Inner Manipur Parliamentary Constituency that under Section 78 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, are

IMPHAL, May 24: All the contesting candidates and their election agents of the 1-Inner Manipur Parliamentary Constituency that under Section 78 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, are required to lodge a true copy of the account of Election expenses with the District Election officer within 30 days of the declaration of the result of the election, informed a DIPR statement.

A one day facilitation training for all the candidates and their election agents and personnel to be engaged for receiving the accounts will be held on June 9 at 11am in Kombirei Hall at the DCs office complex, Lamphelpat, it said.

Further details can be had from the office of the District Election Officer, Imphal West.

Community awareness on Chakpi multipurpose project held

CHANDEL, MAY, 24: A One Day district level community awareness cum consultation on the-would-be impacts due to the proposed construction of the Chakpi multipurpose project was held at the Chandel

CHANDEL, MAY, 24: A One Day district level community awareness cum consultation on the-would-be impacts due to the proposed construction of the Chakpi multipurpose project was held at the Chandel Christian village conference Hall today.

Organised by the Naga Women’s Union in collaboration with Naga Women’s Union Chandel, secretary of Chandel District Core Committee (CDCC) Ht Francis, secretary general of NPMHR Dr Gina Shangkham, convener of Gospel Friends Chandel, St Luckson and convener of NPMHR S Phamhring attended the consultation as the main speakers.

During the daylong program it was resolved and affirmed that the participants of the program would strife to defend and protect the integrity of their land for survival of coming generation.

The consultation also adopted several resolutions including to stop survey work undertaken by GSI and IFCD, call for an immediate revocation of the MoU signed, revocation of the contract etc and to pursue the government to take free, prior and informed consent of all affected people.

A paper on Chakpi Multipurpose Dam Facts was also circulated amongs the participants.