Day: July 3, 2014

IMPHAL, July 3: In a tragic incident, an 8-year-old student of Evergreen Flower School succumbed to his injury at Shija Hospital after the school van he was traveling in along with other students met a head on collision with a Tata truck at Thoubal Leishangthem Kaeli Makhong under Thoubal police.

16 other students including the driver of the school van are undergoing treatment at Shija hospital of which, some are stated to be in a serious condition.

The deceased student has been identified as Leishangthem Sushil, 8, son of Surchand of Thoubal Leishangthem. He succumbed at the hospital around 4 pm.

The incident happened this morning around 6 at Thoubal Leishangthem Kaeli Makhong when 23 school students on board a Maruti van (registration number MN04-A-7410) heading towards Evergreen Flower School collided head on with a speeding Tata truck (registration number MN07C-3084) that was coming from the opposite direction, hitting on the front part of the driver’s side of the van.

In the accident, 16 of the 23 students and the driver of the van, identified as Jiten sustained serious injuries and were rushed to the Shija hospital for treatment.

Five of the injured students and the driver are said to have undergone emergency operations.

Both the Tata truck and the Maruti van involved in the accident have been seized by the police and a case taken up regarding the incident.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/07/8-year-old-killed-as-jam-packed-school-van-collides-with-truck/

THOUBAL, July 3: The JAC formed in connection with the death of Hidam Boby has set July 5 as deadline for the police to arrest and produce those involved in the incident.

During a sit in protest held today at Yairipok bazar, the JAC has decided to launch state-wide indefinite general strike from 6am of July 6, if the government fails to meet its demand.

Hidam Boby’s body was found near the the Yairipok Singa Tamengkhong under Yairipok Police Station on June 1.

Today’s sit in protest was participated by meira paibis, volunteers of local youth clubs of Langdum Awang Leikai, locals of Yairipok Bamol Leikai.

Boby’s widow, Bisheshwori told the media that her husband had no enmity with anyone and was sole earner of her small family.

His death has brought untold miseries to her family, she lamented.

She further questioned how she is supposed to feed her two small children.

Bisheshwori further appealed to the government to arrest the culprits at the earliest.

Meanwhile, the JAC has also appealed for the government to provide a suitable job to the Boby’s widow considering her plight.

Protestors held placards demanding the arrest and identification of the killers and to provide justice.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/07/jac-warns-of-indefinite-strike-sets-july-5-deadline-in-boby-killing-case/

IMPHAL, July 3: All India Trade Union Congress, Manipur will give full support to the indefinite cease work strike of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Labourer’s Welfare Association, which is starting from July 6. This was stated by AITUC, Manipur general secretary L Sotinkumar in a press conference today at Irawat Bhawan.

He also said that there are two group of labourers in the Sagaiprou depot: FCI and CAF & PD with the varying labour wages between the groups.

The wages of the FCI labour is pegged at Rs 7 per quantum for loading and unloading goods but for the CAF & PD, wages are only 76 paisa for the same load of work, he said.

The association had given a memorandum to the concerned minister, department and to the Chief Minister asking for a raise in the labour wages, following which assurances were given to look into the demands but there has been no action till date, he added.

He further said that the labourers will take up a sit in protest in front of Saingaiprou Depot gate and cautioned members against taking part in any loading and unloading activities from the depot.

“If found, the association and the AITUC, Manipur will take necessary action against the person,” he added.

Romendrajit Moirangcha, general secretary of the CAF & PD Labourer’s Welfare Association said despite a memorandum to the concerned minister on December 5, 2013, no action has been taken up.

The labourer’s association has demanded raise in the wages of loading and unloading of rice and sugar bags to Rs 2.80 from 70 paisa and for the payment to be made by the department and not through the contractors, he said.

The labourers should get one rest day and holidays as per rule of the government employees and if any accident happens during their work, the department should take further responsibility for the labourers, he said.

He also appealed for support from various civil organisations and the people.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/07/caf-labourer-bodys-demand-for-wages-hike-gains-support-from-aituc/

IMPHAL, July 3: The State BJP recieved a shot in the arm with a swelling number of political heavyweights joining the party today.

Among those who have recently joined the party are: former Finance minister Chungkhokai Doungel, who contested the recent Lok Sabha election with NCP ticket, L Kaikam of NCP, RK Shivachandra and RK Gyankishore Singh of Trinamool Congress from Keishamthong constituentcy, Kh Ibomcha and I Ibotombi of Trinamool from Lamlai constituentcy, along with hundreds of workers.Speaking at the enrollment function held at its Nityaipat Chuthek office today, Th Chaoba, the State president said that a stable government that cannot bring any development is valueless.

He alleged that the present government is a corrupted one. UPA –I and II at the center was also corrupted as well, he said.

The senior politicians of the State can read the present political pulse, that is the reason of their joining BJP, Chaoba said. People have voted for Congress in the past with the hope that stability will bring development, instead of bringing development Congress has been indulging in corruption, he alleged.

The new entrants like the ideology of Narendra Modi, his promise for bringing about a change in Indian politics with development and progress, he said.

He further said that there are many more who wish to join the BJP.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/07/stability-without-development-is-valueless-chaoba/

IMPHAL, July 3: The Joint Action Committee formed in connection with the death of Seram Sushila Devi today staged a sit in protest cum public meeting by blocking one side of National Highway number 37, Imphal-Jiribam at Tera Tongbram Leikai.

The JAC demanding befitting punishment according to the law of the land for Sushila’s husband and his first wife, has appealed to the government to produce the culprits before the people of the State.

Sushila’s husband and first wife are now in police custody after they surrendered on the night of the incident.

Four-month pregnant Seram (n) Elamgbam (o) Sushila Devi was found hanging with her 10-month-old daughter lying dead on a bed in the same room at their home Keishamthong Eleangbam Leirak on July 1 around 3.30pm.

She was living together with her husband Elangbam Dhiren, 50 and his first wife Bidyaluxmi.

Speaking to the media, one meira paibi leader said that they suspected foul play behind the death of Seram Ningol Elangbam (o)Sushila Devi and that it might have been carried out by the first wife of the deceased’s husband as the victim has been frequently tortured by her husband and his first wife.

She also said that some other people might be involved in the murder and appealed to the State government to produce the accused in front of the people of the State within three days, warning that if the government failed to do so, then the JAC would launch various forms of agitation.

It may be mentioned that the dead bodies of Sushila and her 10-month daughter are still lying at the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences Morgue since July 1, unclaimed.

The post mortem analysis of the dead bodies was conducted yesterday in the presence of a Magistrate with full video coverage of the entire proceeding.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/07/sushila-death-case-jac-tells-govt-to-produce-accuse-husband-and-first-wife/

IMPHAL, July 3: The United Committee Manipur (UCM) today observed its 14th Foundation day at its office where a two-minute silence was observed in condolence of the deaths of ex-member of UCM, Othello and ex-founder, convenor, Udoi Thongam.

Speaking at the observation, consultative committee member of UCM, RK Ranendrajit stated that Manipur University should take initiative to organise various talks, seminar etc to acquaint the students who are the future of the society about the current realities of the State.

He further said that there is a need to know the past and present of the State intimately.

Speaking on the occasion, Vice Chancellor of MU, H Nandakumar Sharma lauded the role taken by UCM in safeguarding the territorial integrity of the State till date and added there is a need to make the youth know about the history and culture of the State.

Pointing out that the internet will be an easier forum for imparting knowledge of the history and territorial integrity of the State, he also urged the UCM and other scholars to take the initiative.

UCM president, Yumnam Nabachandra said the committee will continue to stand up to all attempts to break the territorial integrity of Manipur in the future.

He reminded that UCM was formed on July 3, 2001 in the backdrop of inclusion of the “Without Territorial Limit” in the ceasefire pact signed between the GoI and the NSCN (IM) on June 14, 2001.

He further said that UCM members have been taking the initiative of visiting the nooks and corners of the State to build up emotional integrity among the people.

He also appealed to the people of the State to bring peace and harmony cutting across community lines.

Consultative committee member of UCM, H Ibotombi Khuman said in his speech that Manipur is densely populated and that it is essential to impose an act to control the population.

WASHAK president, Thasana said that UCM was established for the safeguard of territorial integrity of the State.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/07/acquaint-students-with-present-scenario-rk-ranedrajit-tells-mu/

IMPHAl, July 3: The 7th State-level Pineapple Fair cum Youth Festival 2014 concluded today with the closing down of the pineapple huts by Agriculture minister Abdul Nasir at Thambalnu Market, Andro.

Legislature wing leader of the Trinamool Congress Dr Irengbam Ibohalbi who also attended the closing function said that the Manipur variety of the fruit is very tasteful and liked by the people.

However, production in the State is not enough to supply for the State’s 28 lakh population, he said.

With hard work productivity could be increased and even export could be made possible, he said while highlighting the importance of maintaining a work culture.

Praising the local MLA Th Shyamkumar for his works, Dr I Ibohalbi who was the special guest of honour of the concluding function said Th Shyamkumar’s work culture could be a lesson for the people of the State.

People need not wait only for white-collared jobs, he continued.

Minister Abdul Nasir while appreciating the development in the constituency said organising such a successful festival as the State-level Pineapple festival could only be due to the hard work of the people.

He further appreciated the Development Organisation, Andro Kendra for organising such a grand festival and assured that in his capacity as the minister of Agriculture, he will provide maximum help to the constituency.

Presiding over the function, local MLA Th Shyamkumar said that the idea of the festival is to promote the socio-economic aspect of the people.

He said there has been a lot of improvement in the production of pineapple in the constituency.

This has been made possible, because Andro has stopped waiting for help from other people, he said.

The function was also attended by Col Digbijoy Singh CO 2 AR as guest of honour. Various cultural dance forms were performed during the function.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/07/7th-state-level-pineapple-festival-concludes/

IMPHAL, July 3: The Kuki Inpi Manipur has announced eight selected locations in the State for its proposed ‘peaceful protest rally’ to be taken out tomorrow.

KIM, general secretary Khaimang Chongloi made the announcement today at the Kuki Inn while appealing to all people of the State to support the rally and refrain from any kind of disturbances.

He said the rallies are not aimed at a single individual or group, but against the government of India’s lackadaisical attitude to the Kukis victimisation in the hands of the NSCN (IM).

He said memoranda will also be submitted to the competent authorities.

The rally is being organised under the aegis of the Kuki Inpi Manipur along with other Kuki frontal Organisation like Kuki Students’ Organisation (KSO), Kuki Chief Association (KCA), Kuki Women Union (KWU) and Kuki Organisation for Human Rights (KOHR).

Tomorrow rallies will be simultaneously taken out at Kangpokpi and Saikul in Senapati district, Phaitol/ Jiribam in Imphal East district and Tamenglong, Moreh and Tengnoupal in Chandel district, Churachanpur, Ukhrul and Imphal West.

At the same time a memorandum will be submitted to government of India through the State Governor in Imphal and for the other district copies of the memorandum will be submitted through the concerned DCs, ADCs and SDOs after the rally, he added.

He said in Imphal, supporters of the peace rally will assemble at the THAU ground at around 11:00 am.

10000 volunteers are expected to join in the rally at Churachandpur, 7000 at Kangpokpi and 5000 each at Saikul and Imphal, he said.

The rallies in other districts are also expected to attract huge supporters, he continued.

The press conference was also attended by Ngamlun Baite Finance secretary Kuki Inpi, general secretary of KSO Head Quarter, Shyboi Haokip general secretary and Khaimang Chongloi publicity secretary.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/07/kim-expecting-huge-support-to-fridays-peaceful-protest-rally/