Month: June 2015

IMPHAL, June 11: The State government is in the dark about the ground reality of the surgical operation conducted in the aftermath of the Chandel ambush and as such it is hard to comment on the issue, Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh told media persons today.

Speaking on the sidelines of the inauguration of the 1st Manipur National Horti Expo-2015 at the MFDC today, the Chief Minister said like the State media has been banned from entering the operation zone, the State authorities have been totally black-out from what is actually happening during the operation and the conditions of the villagers in the surrounding areas of the ambush site.

All information that we have now are media reports from New Delhi, he said and added that since the Indian army had conducted operations inside Myanmar as was reported, no State force are involved in the operation.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2015/06/state-in-the-dark-cm-ibobi/

IMPHAL, June 11: The All Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC), vice president S Achouba has clarified that the three Wangoi councilors who had joined the BJP were not Congress members.

Speaking to the media persons at the Congress Bhawan, MPCC Achouba said the three Councilors Khaidem Bala (chairperson), Wangjam Shamu (vice chairperson) and Taher Ali (councilor) who joined the BJP are not Congress members.

He alleged that INC had expelled the said three councilors from their membership since June 2014 for misuse of funds, non-transparency of their policy, schemes and non conduct of Government work programmes and their cases were thoroughly investigated by the vigilance, he added.

He told the media persons that S Gojendro Singh, executive officer, Wangoi Municipal Council was forced to issue Utilisation Certificate (UC) and the copies of the confidential letters of the office.

As S Gojendro have refused to issue the same as the UC demanded by them is to be issued after proper verification and the official letter demanded by them are confidential ones.

At that point of time, the said three councilors threaten to kill S Gojendro if he fails to issue their demands he alleged.

So, S Gojendro after the threat from the three councilors wrote a letter to the Superitendent of Police, Imphal to take up necessary legal action for illegal activities meted out by the chairpersons, vice- chairperson and the councilor.

He also said that H Balkrishna Singh, under secretary (MAHUD), GOM also wrote a letter to the Deputy Commissioner, Imphal West, Manipur on September 20, 2014 requesting to list out the councilors of Wangoi Municipal who were responsible for not executing the works as per enquiry report.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2015/06/not-congress-members-says-mpcc-vice-president/

IMPHAL, June 11: Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh inaugurated the 1st Manipur National Horti Expo-2015 at the Manipur Film Development Corporation Hall, Imphal today.

Addressing the function, he said `I hope and wish that this expo will provide an opportunity for us to take stock of the potential and prospects in horticulture sector of the potential and prospects in horticulture sector in the region besides, identifying strategies for further development in horticulture/floriculture sectors`.

Noting the rich natural resources in the hill areas feasible for development of horticultural corps which can provide quality products as well as employment to the formers to improve their standards of living, the Chief Minister said that the State is lagging far behind in commercialisation due to lack of exposure to outside States/countries.

The national horticultural expo cum workshop under the theme `Strenghtening horticulture development for enhancing productivity, quality and sustainable livelihood` is providing the right time to march towards commercialization, he observed.

It is learnt that 60 exhibitors including national level companies, firms along with other companies from the State are expected to participate in the expo, he continued.

The buyers and sellers meet will provide an opportunity to the farmers for contact and selling of their farm produces profitably, Chief Minister Okram Ibobi said.

It is pertinent to mention here that ICAR, CAU are joining hand with the State government in this programme for bringing largest benefit to farmers of the State, he continued.

State government will encourage these kinds of initiatives fully for the betterment of the State and farmers in particular, said that Chief Minister.

The expo cum workshop will give the visitors the taste and quality of unforgettable Tamenglong oranges, the juicy pineapple of Manipur, the aroma of passion fruit of Senapati and Churachandpur, the beauties of Siroi and Dzuko lilies of Ukhrul and Senapati as well as the numerous orchid varieties of the state, he continued.

Noting that the lemon species found at Kachai village known as Kachai lemon has got GIS patent in the world recently, Ibobi said the expo can show the world that the state of Manipur has got numerous flora and fauna which have significant identity.

Moreover, the workshop on `Strengthening horticultural development for enhancing productivity, quality and sustainable livelihood` will create a public/private partnership towards development of a new policy, said the Chief Minister.

Joint Secretary/Mission Director (MIDH), DAC, Government of India Sanjeev Chopra who attended the inaugural function as the guest of honour said the conventional demand for wheat and rice has now reached a certain level that we need to concentrate more on comprehensive farming which will bridge the gap of other nutritional products in agriculture and horticulture said today.

He further said that it is wrong for the people to have a mind lock that the region has a small portion of land for farming.

Now scientific approach in agriculture and horticulture is developed and highly trained resource persons in the respective field who can provide the technical knowhow and means to produce profit yielding products from small amount of land are also widely available, he added.

State Horticulture Mission, Manipur in collaboration with National Skill Foundation of India, Gurgaon, Haryana and Central Agricultural University, Imphal sponsored Horticulture expo is jointly organised by Department of Horticulture and Soil Conservation, Government of Manipur and ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Manipur Centre.

State Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam who also holds the portfolio of Minister Home, TD, Horti & Soil Conservation said the people need to shift to a more scientific approach of cultivation and farming.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2015/06/manipur-national-horticulture-expo-inaugurated/

IMPHAL, June 11: Decrying the alleged murder of Ningthoujam Rebika Chanu whose body was found on the morning of June 6 and demanding death sentences for all found involved in the heinous crime, sit in protests were staged in different parts of Heirok and Keirembikhok today.

The demonstrators were also seen demanding the government to check the increase in crimes against women and children in the State at the earliest.

On the other hand, the main accused in the case, Tekcham Yaima, 20 son of Shamo of Wangjing Tekcham Leikai was produced for the second time today regarding the case before the court of Chief Judicial Magistrate, Thoubal Kimneining Shoute and was remanded to 15 days of judicial custody following an appeal from the IO of the case.

As part of the mass agitation held today, Tomal Makhong Youth Club, the club of the victim`™s locality organised a sit in protest at its premises.

Speaking at the protest site, Rebika`™s mother Manitombi questioned what her daughter`™s crime was and further demanded death sentences for those committing such inhumane crimes against women.

A sit in protest was also staged at Heirok part 1 Mayai Leikai organised by the MYC Club declaring agitations will continue until the culprits are punished.

At Keirembikhok, the local branch of the Nupi Samaj also staged a similar sit in and demanded death sentence for the culprits observing that such strong punishments will only deter others from committing heinous crimes against women.

Meanwhile, Tourangbam Leikai Youth Club, Heirok Part III organised a torch rally taken out around Heirok which was flagged-off from Heirok Tourangbam Leikai.

The rally was participated by thousands of protestors.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2015/06/heirok-public-demands-death-sentences-for-rebikas-killers/

IMPHAL, June 11: The final result of the recently concluded election of six Autonomous District Councils was declared today with INC emerging as the single largest party securing 46 seats followed by NPF in the second position with 43 seats.

While the Independent candidates comfortably grabbed 34 seats, it apparently was a disappointment for the BJP with only 21 seats.

It may be mentioned that 12 seats had been won uncontested.

In Chandel, the BJP could win only two seats, while the INC bagged 11 with independent getting six and the NPF winning 5 seats.

Altogether six candidates all belonging to INC candidates were elected unopposed the candidates have been identified as S Tongpao Mate from 6-Sita DCC, Ngamthang Mate from 15-Sibong DCC, Gontinlam Gangte from 15 Moreh DCC, Lukhosei Zou from 16-Moreh B DCC and T Jangkhongam Baite from 17 Moreh DCC.

The remaining candidates are M Morungson Parenton village (INC) 1-Khoibu DCC, Kh Morung Maring Lamlong Khullen village (IND) 2-Machi DCC, Ch Meshil Maring Khunbi village (INC) 3-Langol DCC, MK Kopham (NPF) 4-Kangoi DCC, Ksm Mathem Maring Sairal Saini (NPF) Rialram Centre DCC, Ch Chanthoi Aimol of Unapal village (BJP) 7-Aimol Tampak DCC, Warngam Nalu of Khubung Khunou village (NPF) 19-Chakpikarong DCC, T Saikhothang Haokip of T Ngampao village (BJP) 18-Songjang DCC, Dy. Holngam of Y Khutha village (IND) 21-Toupokpi DCC, Ngamkholal Baite of Sugnu Tribal (INC) Sugnu Hills area DCC, Khupkholen Haokip of Longja village (INC) 23-Sajik Tampak DCC, Jinkhojam (INC) 24-Tolbung DCC, Th Joy Lamkang (IND) 8-Komlathabi DCC, Th Hopeson (NPF) 9-Purum DCC, Ringo Dilbung (INC) 10-Aihang DCC, Sh Manglem of Japhou village (IND) 11-Pantha DCC, Th Willingson Anal of Kanankhu village (IND) 12-disrict head quarter DCC, Th Kanlun Anal of Larung Khullen village (NPF) 13-Vomku DCC, KT Hari Anal of Maringbung village (IND) 20-Wangkheda DCC.

In Churachandpur, the BJP wins one seat, Congress five while independents win 18 seats.

In Sadar Hills, it is BJP-4, INC-17, NPF-2 and Independent-1.

In Senapati, it is BJP-8, INC-1, NPF-11 and independent-1.

In Tamenglong, it is BJP-5, INC-10, NPF-8 and independent-1.

In Ukhrul, it is BJP-1, INC-2, NPF-17 and Independent-4.

According to the result, no party other than the NPF in Ukhrul and the INC in Sadar Hills are able to achieve absolute majority.

Our CCpur Correspondent adds: Counting of votes for the Autonomous District Council Churachandpur election 2015 concluded this morning with independent candidates winning the most while the Congress was reduced to just six seats and BJP managing to win a lone seat.

The winners are (Congress) Demmang Haokip in Leimatak DCC; (BJP) Seilienmang in Khousabung DCC; (Congress) Paolal Haokip in Henglep DCC; (Independent) Genneikhup in Chongkhozou DCC; (Congress) Khaipao Haokip in Kholmun; (Independent) Khaikhomang in Lanva DCC; (Congress) Ngamhao Touthang in Tuibung; (Independent) Jamchinthang in Thanlon DCC; (Independent) Thangkhosuanmung in Hiangtam Lamka; (Independent) CT Lian Guite in New Lamka West; (Independent) Paukhanlian in Ngazam; (Independent) Langkhanpau Guite in Tuivai; (Independent) Khaikhanmung in Zenhang Lamka DCC; (Independent) Lalhosan in Vangai DCC; (Independent) Lalmangpui in Parbung; (Independent) Lalhrillien in Saikot DCC; (Congress) Kc Chonsei in Sagang DCC; (Independent) Lalditsang in Sanvon DCC; (Independent) Pumtulthang Lianzo in Sangaikot DCC; (Independent) Suanchinpau Guite in Lungthul DCC; (Independent) Grace Zamnu in Muallum DCC and (Independent) Hausuanthang in Singat DCC.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2015/06/adc-poll-result-inc-tops-with-46-seats-npf-follows-with-43-independents-34-and-bjp-21/