Month: June 2014

Imphal, June 5: “Actors should be honest and down to earth. Through our work, our duty is to spread the message of love across the world”, said Seema Biswas, on the concluding function of the acting workshop at the Manipur Film Development Corporation auditorium, today evening.

Biswas said she has not come as a teacher to teach, but to share her experiences with the young artists. Manipur is already rich in art & culture and also in sports, there are lots of talented artistes both in the field of theatre and cinema, she said.

She is proud to belong to Northeast and when she was approached to be a mentor to the upcoming artistes of Manipur, she can’t deny it, Biswas said during the concluding function. She requested the MFDC authorities to give space for the upcoming artists so that they can groom themselves.

RK Nimai, Commissioner of Art & Cultute, Government of Manipur was the Chief Guest of the function. Speaking on the occasion, he said he cannot promise anything as his tenure in the public service is getting over in three months. But he said he will look into the needs of the young artistes.

K Sobita, Managing Director of MFDC presided over the function. While L Surjakanta, President of Film Forum, K Gunileima, President Cine Artist & Technical Association were on the dais. Altogether, 23 participants from different parts of Manipur took part in the ten day workshop.It started from May 27.

 

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/06/actors-should-be-honest-and-down-to-earth-seema-biswas/

CHANDEL, June 5: In defending the voice of the people of Chandel district, members of the ADC Chandel have appealed to the State government to respect and consider the people’s voice echoing against setting up of new designated camps in the district.

While addressing the media today, Paokhosei Haokip, member of Songjang District Council Constituency said that as there is an old saying that two tigers cannot hunt their prey at the same place, there cannot be two designated camps of different underground outfits in the same area.

If two camps are setup in such close proximity, the people of the region cannot live peacefully. Instead of peace and tranquility in the region, an apprehension of fear and chaos will prevail among the people, said the ADC member.

He further said that, the region of Khengjoy sub-division witnessed many bloodshed as a result of factional killing among different underground outfits during the past few years.

But peace and normalcy returned in the region recently after underground outfits signed the tripartite agreement of Suspension of Operation with the government, he continued before adding therefore, the government should withdraw its stands for setting up a new designated camp close to the designated camp of particular outfit.

Meanwhile, Tolbung District Council Constituency member, Seikhothang Haokip said that “in a democratic state, the government should respect the voice of its people as the voice of the people is regarded as the voice of God.”

“So, government should not go ahead to set up new designated against the wishes of the common people. Rather, more developmental works should be taken up in the area instead of setting up new designated camp” he added.

The ADC Member went on to say that, setting up of more and more new designated camp will not bring us development. But it will only encourage the young unemployed youths to float more and more new under ground outfits which in turn will result in mushrooming of designated camps in the state.

 

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/06/adc-members-lend-voice-to-call-against-new-designated-camps/

Imphal, June 5: As in other parts of the world, the World Environment day was also observed widely in the State.

The Democratic Students’ Alliance of Manipur (DESAM) also started its yearlong ‘Environment Literacy Campaign’ on the occasion today.

As a part of the campaign a cycle rally and tree plantations were taken out at different locations.

The cycle rally was flagged off from Keishampat by RK Nimai, Commissioner Art & Culture, Govt. of Manipur along with the executive members of the DESAM. Cleanliness drive was carried out along the Nambul River with tree plantation from Keishampat Bridge area to Keishamthong area.

There was also a public meeting after the rally got culminated at Cheiraoching of Thangmeiband. A pamphlet containing vital information related to environment was distributed to the public, published by the publicity sub-committee of the campaign.

UKHRUL: In line with its global objective of creating mass awareness on protecting environment, the World Environment Day (WED) 2014 was observed amid fervent calls for an immediate end to all forms man-made destruction or exploitation of existing forest, natural resources and biodiversity of Ukhrul district here on Thursday.

The day’s program was organized by Ukhrul based Forum For Change in collaboration with DRDA, VVD and UDCRMS/IFAD at Ukhrul Town Hall.

Delivering a key note address, Aran A Chihui, convenor Forum For Change highlighted the grim prospect of impending threat to ecology of the district in the absence of any initiative to salvage the already degrading environment.

“It’s time we all stop exploiting our natural resources and wildlife for commercial purposes and personal gains for these are all for momentary benefits but bound to affect mankind for generations to come, ” he pleaded.

Living up to his credibility as the district administrator, DC Hrisheekesh Modak, IAS promptly responded with an assurance to support the conservancy initiative in every possible way.

It is a good thing that such initiative is being taken up, he said while assuring that the district administration would continue to stand by civil organizations in preserving the district’s ecology.

Expressing his being dismayed by chronic water scarcity in Ukhrul town, Modak traced the cause of the water situation to widespread practice of felling trees for firewood and timber trading among the people of the district.

In his address, Artax A Shimray, president Tangkhul Naga Long also highlighted various effects of unchecked deforestation while calling for the need to take action.

“We cannot stop global warming which is affecting the whole world but at least we can mitigate its impact by taking action to conserve our environment, ” he asserted.

Ashok Y Tipnis, member founder & promoter VVD, also spoke on the urgency of collective decision and well guided action plans on the part of the Tangkhul Nagas towards conserving their forests.

Meanwhile, in connection with the occasion, tree sapplings were by DC Hrisheekesh, Artac Shimray and Ashok Tipnis at Town hall campus and Gandhi avenue circular at Phungreitang while tree sapplings were distributed to the public.

Thereafter, DC Hrisheekesh flagged off a motorbike rally which was held as part of the observance which will continue till the weekend.

Senapati Joins Observation of World Environment Day

Tree plantation drive organised by Senapati District Students’ Association (SDSA) with All Private Schools Association Senapati (APSAS) under the aegis of Deputy Commissioner, Senapati was carried out today at District Headquarter as part of the observation of World Environment Day.

The programme was participated by D.C, S.P, President of NPO, SDWA, SDOAM, SDKAWA.SDPAM, SDCC, Students’ bodies of various communities, teachers, students, social activists and nature lovers who planted over 300 tree saplings along the roadside from mini secretariat to Mini Stadium.

BISHNUPUR: A marathon for differently abled persons was held at, Ningthoukhong, Bishnupur District on June 5 to mark the day.

The marathon was jointly organised by the Chanura Women Welfare Association, Ningthoukhong, Red Shield Division 5th Battalion of the 9th Gurkha Rifles, NHPC Loktak Power Station Kom Keirap. The race started from Phubala playground and finished at Ningthoukhong Community Hall and was participated by a total of 385 differently abled people.

A formal function was held at the hall and cash prizes were presented to the winners who were divided into 6 different categories.

The prize distribution function was attended by Govindas Konthoujam-minister of Veterinary and animal Husbandry as chief guest, Colonel JBS Rathi as guest of honour and Chanura Association president-RK Noyon Devi as president were present.

In relation to the program, Govindas Konthoujam had stated that the rise of temperature and climate change in the atmosphere is due to deforestation. Scarcity of water is also due to deforestation said the minister.

He further stated that the only solution to control the drastic changes in the atmosphere is to plant more trees.

In another related issue, Laimanai (Thingpui) village of Churachandpur district has demonstrated a rally to stop poaching of wild animals and birds as part of World Environment Day.

The rally was organised by Department of Forest-Wild Life Wing, Government of Manipur, Indian Bird Conservarion Network (IBCN) Manipur, Pole Star Guardian’s Assocaition (POSGAT) Thinungei, Centre for Conservation of Nature and Cultivation of Science and was attended by L. Joykumar, IFS DCF, Park and Sanctuary, Government of Manipur, Dh. Gachung-Headman of the village, RK. Birjit, State Secretary of POSGAT and P.Gaigangpou Khunpu of the village as chief guest, president and guests of honour respectively.

P Gaigangpou Khunpu and Dh. Gachung-Headman of the village have taken an oath to stop the killing and torture of wild animals and bird.

The day was also observed at the Langol Shabi, Loktak Lake organised by the ALLAFHUM under the slogan “We have a solution, stop pollution.”

The program was attended by Phunindro Konsam, Committee of Human Rights, N Churamani of HERICOUN, ALLAFUM Women wing secretary S Leinungshi.

Speaking at the function, IFP correspondent Dr Romenkumar representing the People Resource Development Association said the pollution of Loktak Lake is not because of the fishers, but because of the polluted rivers flowing into it especially Nambol River.

Post the construction of Ithai Barrage, indigenous local fish varieties have disappeared from the lake along with certain edible vegetation, he continued.

In order to make the lake self-sustainable, we need to check overfishing of fishlings from the lake, he said.

AR observes day in Jiribam

JIRIBAM: The World Environment Day was observed at Jiribam organised by the 27th Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ 22 Sector in collaboration with the Child Welfare Ashram, Jiribam at the Auditorium Hall of Jiribam Higher Secondary School.

As part of the World Environment Day observation, an essay competition was held under the theme of “Co- existence with nature” for the students of class IX- XII, in the essay competition more than hundred students took part in it.

Following the observance of World Environment Day a painting competition was also held for the students of class I – VIII on two categories basis on the theme of “Save Environment for brighter tomorrow, where more than 50 students took part.

Tree saplings were also planted at the campus of Jiribam Higher Secondary School.

The function attended by H Romesh Singh, CO, 27th Assam Rifles, Kadamtala; L Ranjit Singh, Principal Jiribam Higher Secondary School and H Anita Devi as a chief guest, president and guest of honour respectively.

H Romesh Singh delivered a message to the young generation to promote awareness on the importance of preserving the bio- diversity.

Prizes were awarded to the winners of the essay and painting competitions.

Meanwhile the Centre for Guidance on Higher Studies (CGHS), Jiribam branch also observed the World Environment Day in collaboration with Bio- diversity Environment Ecology Network (BEE- NET), Manipur, today at Kasturba Girls’ High School.

As part of the observation, more than 100 students took part in a social work and planting of saplings inside the campus of Kasturba Girls’ High School as a part of awareness campaign for the importance of bio- diversity.

The 27 Assam Rifles along with the Centre for Organisation Research & Education (CORE) also organised the day at New Kaiphundai, Tamenglong district and Khengbor, Ccpur district.

Both the villages have been chosen to make them ‘Model Green Village’ in the near future.

Projects like ‘Mini Hydel Project’, ‘Biomass Gas’, ‘Eco Tourism’ etc will be implemented in these two villages in near future.

 

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/06/world-environment-day-observed-throughout-state/

JIRIBAM, June 5: The ashes of the late Nongthombom Kunjamohon, a renowned writer of the state was submerged in the Barak river as a mark of respect and acknowledgement for his contribution to society, cutting across communities and creeds, as per his wish at around 9.30 am on Thursday by Manipur Sahitya Parishad, Assam, Cachar District Committee and Barak Upeitoka Bango Sahitya and Sankrita Sanmelan, Silchar.

As a part of the submersion of his ashes ceremony, people offered their last tributes to urn containing his ashes at the office of Upeitoka Bango Sahitya and Sankriti Sanmelan, Silchar. Later, Dr Maimon Shantikumar Singh on behalf of Manipur Sahitya Parishad, Assam, Cachar District Committee delivered the key note address on why people are paying their tribute to the late writer.

Reiterating the late writer’s wish of submerging his ashes to his beloved Barak River, Shantikumar said that people from various communities in Cachar, Assam were thronging to pay their last respect to the late writer because he transcended the barriers of caste and creed, and had worked in the field of literature.

Dipak Sen Gupta, Teimur Raja Choudhary of Upeitoka Bango Sahitya and Sankriti Sanmelan, Silchar, and other famous personalities gave speeches at the function which was also attended by the late writer’s younger brother N Bala, N Nande Singh.

 

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/06/l-kunjamohons-ashes-scattered-over-barak-river/

IMPHAL, June 5: A former cadre of the People United Liberation Front, Md Abdur was shot dead by unknown persons at his residence yesterday, said a police source.

According to a police source, the former militant was shot dead around 9.30pm at his Chirai Awang Leikai residence under Mayang Imphal.

Sources however, informed that Md Abdur, 35 son of Jalin of Chirai Awang Leikai was shot dead by none other than his own brother.

Police said Abdur was shot in his abdomen with a single barrel bore gun by the unknown assailant after entering his room.

Locals who were present at the RIMS morgue told the media that Abdur was a former cadre of PULF and had served his jail term under NASA after being arrested by the police a few years back.

Meanwhile, reliable sources informed that Abdur was shot by his own younger brother identified as Md Nasirkhan as the younger brother was fed up of Abdur’s menacing ways and quarrel with the family.

Sources also said that Abdur was a habitual drug user and had threatened to kill his family members during a heated argument.

It was during that course of time, his younger brother had shot him with a single barrel bored gun. He had died on the spot due to three bullet wounds in his abdomen, said the source.

The dead body has been claimed by the family members after the post mortem was conducted at Regional Institute of Medical Sciences this noon.

Police have also recovered an empty case of single barrel bore bullet from the spot and taken up a case regarding the incident.

 

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/06/former-militant-shot-dead/

IMPHAL, June 5: The Union government has implemented many schemes for the welfare of the public in every state of India. If schemes were utilised with sincerity and transparency by representatives of local bodies, the state might have been more developed, stated Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam in a felicitation programme of newly elected Chairman Hunaliabou and Vice-Chairman Zino Kamei of ADC Tamenglong.

He said, further, that the ADC was a defunct local body four years ago. But, now it is functioning properly under the leadership of Okram Ibobi Singh even after confronted with pressing issues like sixth schedule demand committee etc.

Reminding people about the time when candidates faced intimidation or were killed with the demand of “no sixth schedule, no ADC election in hills area”, he said the term of the ADC will be complete next year, adding that unfortunately, due to the threat posed by the demand committee four ADCs are still operating from the valley as they are banned in their native villages or districts.

“Now questions are being asked about why ADCs are not operating out of its proper district head quarters,” he said, “ but operating ADCs out of valley areas was not the wish of the government as circumstances compelled it to operate from the valley.”

Assuring the hills people that the government is now creating good atmosphere in its district head quarters for shifting their ADC and for providing welfare schemes and other benefits to public, he said that without people’s support no government government schemes or project aken up in state will succeed.

The Deputy CM lamented that if from top to bottom schemes such as NREGS are utilised properly at least 50 percent of the project of our state might be developed.

“It is unfortunate that not much on the ground have been achieved despite huge amounts have been sanctioned for the proposed projects or schemes.”

Clarifying some propaganda which is creating confusions to the general public that the NDA led central government and the Congress led state government can’t work together for public, he said: “ India is a parliamentary democracy with a unilateral structure of federalism under the framework of the Indian constitution with many bounding dos and don’ts. So, we need not worry about the change at the centre because the change won’t affect our state. If any state matter is handed by Central government, it is unconstitutional. Every government process is bound by a system.”

He said that now the party will be united instead of worrying about the defection of members and will be more strengthened with the determination to not commit the same mistakes of the present government.

Appealing the people of Manipur to beware of anti-state elements who will be seen in the coming ADC elections with a strategy of boycotting ADC members by replacing them with proxy candidates as their hidden agenda, he said that a similar tactic was sued in the recent LS polls.

“They will use force or any means to win the seats of ADC so that they can create a headache to the government,” he said.

Tamei MLA Z Kokhonbau Newmai, the president of the function said that the ADC Tamenglong has a unique quality of unity and understanding among its ADC members from the Block Congress Committee Tamei and Tousem.

“The term of the present ADC will be complete next year but the members are thinking that they can bring a change in the area by developed it equally. This ADC is a collective and composite council of various communities but with a same ideology and unity without the barrier of being Nagas or Kukis. Development initiated in Tamenglong is transparent,” he said.

 

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/06/gaikhangam-ask-people-to-beware-of-anti-social-elements-in-up-coming-adc-polls/