Day: January 3, 2018

By A Staff Reporter

IMPHAL | Jan 3

Upgrading the knowledge from time to time would help in bringing productive, relevant and sustainable form of education system in the society, said minister of education, labour and employment Th. Radheshyam Singh in the 16th foundation day of Democratic Students’ Alliance of Manipur (DESAM).

The foundation day was celebrated today at the auditorium of Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical of Sciences (JNIMS) and in connection to it 65th Mega Blood Donation Camp was organised in the same premises.

Speaking as a chief guest Radheshyam said education has three aspects such as enhancement of knowledge, skill and deeper understanding of the subject matter. The real meaning of education can be achieved only when these three aspects are fulfilled, he added.

In various dimensions the modern education system is focussing on political, social, legal, technology and economy. Anyone who acquires all these knowledges and utilizes it in a right direction would lead a meaningful life. And one should not consider the purpose of education is all about just getting a lucrative job, he stated.

He congratulated DESAM for the endeavour and commitment they made in bringing quality education in our society. However he also suggested them to introspect the work they are doing so that any mistake they had committed intentionally or unintentionally while functioning their duties may not recur.

He appealed to young generation to become a good human being who can contribute something to the society.

He also appealed to teachers in making the classroom student friendly so that students can create the interest of learning. And teachers should also help in building positive attitude of the student as well as encourage their strength and talent, he added.

The president of Kuki Student Organisation Paotinthang Lupheng, who was guest of honour, said that in a state like Manipur where there are frequent turmoils, education can be powerful source of medium in bringing peace and tranquillity.

Considering as a common lacuna of every student organisation, he said that “Many student organisations are operating for the welfare of students and development of education system. However most of the students organisations always used bandh, economic blockade, which hamper in education, as an instrument in the process of agitation.”

As a part of the programme Dr. Bishanjit Loitongbam gave a lecture on “The role of education in economic development of Manipur”.

In his lecture he stated that Manipur bagged as third poorest state in India according to annual report of Reserve Bank of India published in 2013. In order to bring economic revolution the first and foremost thing is to bring a real education because the inner potential of an individual comes out only when the individual gets proper enlightenment.

In connection to foundation day best three teachers had been awarded ‘Chingoo Maichou Khongnangthaba Award’. They are head master of Kumbi Sandhong Government Primary School Khangembam Indrakumar Singh, principal of Lamlong High School Hijam Sobita and Science graduate teacher of Oinam High School Thingbaijam Swarankumar Singh.

A slide show on an overview of blood donation was also presented by medical officer in-charge Blood bank JNIMS Dr. K. Surjit.

Other dignitaries attended were president of DESAM Moirangthem Angamba, director of JNIMS prof. Th. Bhimo Singh, president of All Naga Students’ Association Manipur (ANSAM) Seth Shanthsang as president and guests of honour respectively.

By A Staff Reporter

IMPHAL | Jan 3

The judicial magistrate, 1st class Imphal West-II remanded two individuals to judicial custody including one who impersonated as PRO of MAHUD minister, Th. Shyamkumar who tried to extort huge amount of money from three tobacco traders.

The accused are identified as Brahmacharimayum Biki Sharma, 36, son of late B. Bihari Sharma of Nagamapal Singjubung Leirak Machin and Lourembam Omorjit Singh, 36, son of L. Saratkumar Singh of Uripok Sorbon Thingel Haorongbam Leikai.

They were apprehended by City police on December 26 from their respective houses following an complaint lodged by one Lourembam Ranjit Singh who is the current PRO to MAHUD minister.

The complaint stated that both the arrested individuals planned to extort Rs.50 lakhs each from three non-local tobacco traders who have their shops at Ngari Galli of Khwairamband Bazar.

During police interrogation it is learned that they summoned the three non-local tobacco traders identified as Badri Singh Yadav, Kishore Kumar Prasad and Santosh Gupta to hold a meeting at Hotel Kristina, Paona Bazar on December 25 and demanded Rs.50 lakhs each from the said non-local traders if those traders want to continue their business.

On the other hand the investigating officer of the case submitted that statements given by the arrested persons as well as prosecution witnesses reveals prima facia evidence against the arrested persons had been well established to substantiate the charge levelled against them.

The IO further prayed for 15 days judicial remand of the two accused persons.

THOUBAL | Jan 3

A cycle rally was held today at Sangaiyumpham, Thoubal district with the theme “Education for All, Drugs for none” organised by Muslim Students’ Development Organisation (MSDO) Sangaiyumpham.

The cycle rally, which was flagged off from Sangaiyumpham Moirangpalli by Sangaiyumpham zilla parisad member, Md Hijur Raham was attended by pradhan, Sangaiyumpham part I, Md Zakir, pradhan (Nominee),  Sangaiyumpham part II, Md Wahidur Rahaman and representatives of the clubs and organisation from the area.

General secretary, MSDO, Md Jiaul Haque said on the occasion that the rally was held with the purpose or saving the youths from drugs and directing them towards education and to make them live healthy and productive lives.

The present day has become advanced and very competitive, he said. It is known to all that education is the spine of progress. It is not at all easy to provide quality education when being merely educated is not enough, he added.

Today’s rally intend to give message to the people of the region and the government that all should give efforts to save the youth from the traps of drug abuse, and take responsibility in turning towards education to create a better society, he further said.

It is high time that a policy be introduced in the State to eradicate all forms of substance abuse, he said.