Day: November 17, 2017

IMPHAL | Nov 17

The proscribed umbrella organisation, CORCOM has called for a 26 hour general strike all over Manipur against the president’s arrival at Imphal, starting from 6 am in the morning of November 21, till 8 am of November 22. The general strike will be relaxed for hospitals and media services, emergency services and matters related to faith.

A release signed by media coordinator, Ksh. Yoiheiba said as a part of the ongoing war of independence, the general strike is being called upon the visit of the president of the India, the colonial master, to Manipur on November 21. CORCOM urges the people of all communities to give their full support on the general strike being called, it said.       

Following the steps of other colonisers, India took over Manipur by setting a colonial system, taking control over the economy and establishing overall power through the means of utilising military forces, it continued.  

Since Manipur was under the British rule, non local Marwaris arrived and took control of the economy, it said adding the king of Manipur was forced to hold the pen on October 15, 1949 which made the state to become a colony. Afterwards, the state was put under heavy militarisation and had been keeping under a forced rule, it added.  

The imperialist India, in order to suppress the freedom movements that rose against the coercive rule, a horrendous black law otherwise known as Armed Forces Special Power Act was implemented and started conducting extreme forms of human rights violations against  the innocent civilians of the state under a military rule, the release maintained.  

The underlying implication is “The Manipuris will not be able to do anything whenever the rule of India does whatever it wants, Manipuris must exist as the slaves of Indian rule,” the release alleged. However, upon realising that the war for independence cannot be suppressed by the reign of terror, they have now undertaken new tactics of cajolery and persuasion, it said.     

They are making statements like “Know your friends” by introducing gimmicks such as civic action program, it further alleged. They, the same people who used to burn down forest, now would like to bring greenery everywhere in Manipur, and organising medicals camps, handing out few cloths, embroidery tailoring machines, TVs and computers etc., it said.   

These are attempts to seduce the innocent civilians and to further continue the colonial rule in Manipur, it further alleged. Now is the time the people realise the true faces and the true intentions of the Indian rule, it said. Therefore, the people who have been enslaved by India, must not extend their hands to give welcome to the president when he comes to Manipur; the people must now wake up, the release added.

IMPHAL | Nov 17

All Manipur Students’ Union (AMSU) has reiterated their demand to immediately redress the issue concerning the appointment of deputy director of Tribal Research Institute (TRI), said a release.

 The release further mentioned that AMSU is working in the interest of all the communities in the state. That any organisation should refrain from publishing releases tainted with communal tones, it added.

 In view of the absence of any positive response from the government of Manipur regarding the said issue, AMSU has begun their agitations to meet their demands, the release concluded.

From Our Correspondent

CCPUR | Nov 17

Churachandpur District Legal Service Authority (DLSA) organised a legal service rally today starting from District Session Judge complex, Tuibong, where a cycle awareness rally was flagged off by chairman of the DLSA, Kimneinieng Shoute.

The rally started in the afternoon and went on till Lamka College, New Lamka and came back to the starting point. It aimed in materialising the dream of making justice accessible to the socially, economically and educationally backward sections of Churachandpur district.

Recently the National Legal Services Authority has promulgated numerous schemes to provide legal assistance to different social groups. An awareness motorcycle rally was also held on November 9, which was kicked off from Imphal and co-organised by different district legal service authorities including Churachandpur.

IMPHAL | Nov 17

The United Committee Manipur (UCM), All Manipur United Clubs Organisation (AMUCO) and Committee of Civil Societies of Kangleipak (CCSK) have invited all to the one-day open dialogue on the “possible outcomes of the Framework Agreement in the context of Manipur”, on November 18.

The open dialogue will be held from 9:30 am onward, at Lamyanba Shanglen, Palace Compound, Imphal, a release said.

Further, the above organisations request the general public or any organisation not to hamper anyone who seeks to participate in the said programme, it added.

By A Staff Reporter

IMPHAL | Nov 17

BJP state spokesperson Kim Gangte in a meet with the media at the Manipur Press Club condemned former Dy. chief minister Gaikhangam for his criticism of Chief Minister N. Biren’s recent visit to Tamenglong.

Gaikhangam on November 16 had said that the Chief Minister’s visit to Tamenglong was like a picnic outing.

She objected to the speech and said that the previous government had not taken up any step to bridge the gap between the hills and the valley and the Congress is now trying to defame the present Chief Minister who is making a sincere effort to do something about this divide.  

She also mentioned that whenever the previous Chief Minister or the Dy. Chief Minister travelled to the hills they would mostly go by helicopter instead of taking the road therefore did not get a feel of the conditions of how the hill peoples were living.

We should be encouraging the BJP-led government to take up the initiative to go to the hills so that more development and connectivity between hill valley people will result.

She mentioned that most of the roads connecting the hill areas are in bad shape and there are some places where vehicles cannot reach. She said that much development has come to the hills after the BJP-led government took over.

IMPHAL | Nov 17

Forms for the teacher eligibility test (TET) will be available from November 20 and the last date for submission is January 3, said a release by the Board of Secondary Education, Manipur.

It said, two papers will be held on January 14, and candidates can appear for either or both of them. Paper I will be for aspirants who intend to teach for classes I to V. Paper II will be for those who intend to teach classes VI to VIII.

Applicants from the general and OBC categories have to pay examination fees of 800 rupees for one paper, while those from Sc, St or differently abled category have to pay 600 rupees. Both papers will be comprise objective multiple choice questions and there will be no negative marking, said the release.

By A Staff Reporter

IMPHAL | Nov 17

A one-day legal awareness programme was held today at Government Deaf and Mute School, Takyel, Imphal West in the aim to give legal awareness to the students regarding their rights.

The programme was organised by Legal Aid Clinic, Social Welfare, Imphal West and sponsored by District Legal Services Authority, Imphal West in connection with the 19 days long observation of the Legal Services Campaign “Connecting to serve” which is started from November 9.

Speaking as resource person advocate, Ch. Momon spoke on the topic “POCSO” and “Juvenile Justice Act”.

He said that as children do not know what is right or wrong the Indian Constitution is giving special provision for children for correcting their mistake by keeping them in observation home if they have any conflict with law.

POCSO is an act which applies to any adult when any child under 18 years is sexually harassed by same or opposite sex, he added.

Prizes were distributed to both the winners and participants of the painting competition that was organised earlier.

Students of the school performed a play on “communal harmony and unity” as a part of the programme.

District and sessions judge, Imphal West, Maibam Manojkumar, chief judicial magistrate, Imphal West, Lamkhanpou Tonsing, Government Deaf and Mute School, Imphal head mistress, Nongmaithem Kalpana attended the programme as presidium members.

Earlier at Savio English Higher Secondary School, Thangmeiband the District Legal Services Authority, Imphal West distributed prizes to the winners of the painting competition conducted on the theme “Function and Activities of Legal Service Institute in Manipur.

IMPHAL | Nov 17

31st Manipur University Inter-College Youth Festival, will be held from November 18-20, a release said.

The release further mentioned that the dates for the said festival had been announced in the public, at an early period. That Manipur University Student’s Union (MUSU) had always taken part in many of the agitations on the issues of the state, it added.

So, in view of the festival and the interest of the students, MUSU request the relaxation of the strike/ bandh that has been called on the days of the said festival, the release added.

IMPHAL | Nov 17

Education Minister  Thokchom Radheshyam Singh stressed that education is a need for every person to grow and develop. For an organisation to grow, the human resource needs to be updated. For this, training of Education Department Personnel, specially the teacher is a must and the most important is to implement the knowledge received by them to improve the quality of education, he added.

Th. Radheshyam made the statement inaugurating 10 Day Training on School Leadership organised by the Directorate of State Council of Educational and Research Training (SCERT) in collaboration with SSA, RMSA, Directorate of Education (S) and National University of Educational Planning and Administration (NUEPA) at Multipurpose Hall, SCERT, Lamphelpat.

He said whatever is being received in the training programme should be used to transform the existing educational system in a positive direction. To bring such transformation, he appealed the school heads to utilise the best of training for the development and betterment of the education of Manipur instead of keeping it to oneself. He also requested the teachers to love and regard their profession. Calling upon the teachers, he asked them to regard as their own belonging and the students as their own children.

Stressing the importance of training, he said, that the vision of the training is to develop leaders and new generations to enable transform schools so that every child receives a quality education and every school excel in imparting education. He added that the vision is to enhance leadership capability at school level for institutional building to deliver quality education.

Elaborating the essence of leaders and leadership, he said that it differs according to space, time and situation. However the best leaders are those who utilise the best out of what is available on the limited resource, he added. The teachers were also requested by the Minister to set target and identify the students who are bright and weak to make them better and achieve higher goals in their life. He also expressed the need to introduce feedback into the education system. He said that the students’ feedback on teachers can better the teaching – learning process between the student and teacher. He added that the feedback will enable one to identify the weakness and strength, giving a chance to improve and develop.

Director Education – S,  Th. Kirankumar Singh said that the main focus of the Education Department is the students pursuing education and how to improve the education system. He said teachers should have details of their respective schools and regulate the guidelines honestly. The teachers participating in the Training on School Leadership will be made the ambassadors to other schools in expanding the knowledge received in the training, he added.

Asst. Professor, NUEPA, Dr. N. Mythili said six key areas Perspective on School Leadership, Developing Self, Transforming Teaching – Learning Process, Building and Leading Teams, leading innovations and Leading Partnerships will be the main topic for the training session.

Director, SCERT Dr. M. Meenakumari Devi, Additional State Project Director SSA Manipur T. Phullen Meetei, Principals, Heads of schools and teachers attended the function.

IMPHAL | Nov 17

The proscribed Revolutionary People’s Front (RPF) said sergeant Koko Ningsheng worked under the apunba force of PLA and MNPF, as A – 129 sergeant Koko, real name Themriyo Ningsheng, son of Peter Ningsheng and Florence Ningsheng from Nongman Village under Kamjong district.

A joint release signed by assistant publicity secretary, MNPF, Thomas Numai and assistant secretary publicity, RPF, Bangkim said the brave friend, after killing one army jawan and maiming another in the battle at Sajik Tampak under Chandel district on November 15, laid down his life in the battle field.

MNPF and RPF pay revolutionary homage to the brave friend who gave his life for the motherland, it said. Sergeant Koko Ningseng joined apunba force of MNPF and PLA in 2013; he was a freedom fighter who fought bravely in many battles against the soldiers of Indian colonial force, the release continued. Sergeant Koko was a freedom fighter who loved the motherland dearly without any discrimination against the hilly and valley people and strived for a united Manipur, the release informed. He was gentle and honest friend who had good manners and was a brave solider who wanted to live a life of independence, it continued.   

A condolence meet was observed to honour his sacrifice for the motherland at every unit, department and station of MNPF and RPF, the release informed. Additionally, MNPF and RPF along with its military wing PLA share the grief of the bereaved family and friends, it added.

By A Staff Reporter

IMPHAL| Nov 17

Representing the unity and integrity of Manipur through fashion was the focus of my recent participation, said Robert Naorem, a leading fashion designer of Manipur said in a press meet held at Robert Naorem Studio and Academy.

Robert shared his experience at the India Fashion week London, the largest Asian Exhibition and Fashion Event in Europe, held at Olympia London from Nov 11-12 organised by Platinum Exhibition Europe Limited.

He stated that with the objective of bringing unity in our society, the collection that took to the exhibition was termed Chingtam- Tam Collection. And even in the fashion parades, starting from music to styling we tried using ethnic sounds and colours with modern touches, he added.

Explaining the type of attire he showcased, he asserted that all the outfits had motifs from Kuki, Naga and Meitei traditional fabrics.

“I have also used the Meitei Mayek script on the enaphee to promote the regional script and also to proclaim the advances of the traditional seven clans of the Meitei,” Robert added.

Expectedly, Robert returned home with an award.

“As an appreciation of our collection and designs supporting the state weavers and promoting handloom of the state I was awarded as The Most Inspirational Designer of 2017 by the organising team of India Fashion Week London and JD Institute of Fashion Technology,” Robert explained.

He further showered gratitude to the weavers of Manipur. “I particularly focus on handloom of Manipur. Weaver from Manipur played a crucial role in bringing me to where I am today and making my dream come true.”

He also felicitated three weavers namely Khundongbam Sophia, Bidhyalakshmi Athokpam, Omita Ashem, who particularly supported him in his choice of fabric from the fashion week.

He also thanked Chief Minister N. Biren Singh, MLA R.K. Imo Singh and Joybi Sinam of Eastern Motors for the financial help and support extended to him.