Manipur News

IMPHAL May 20: The 9th foundation Day of Ethno Heritage Council (HERICOUN) was observed at Rupmahal Theatre on May 16, said a press release by the secretary, publicity and propagandaIn connection with the foundation day observation, the finale of 2nd Khangminnasi Iramdam Quiz competition was also held,in which the participants from  Johnstone Higher Secondary  School,  Fencier Abhiram Higher Secondary School,Nambol Higher Secondary School and Sacred Heart English School bagged the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th place respectively,the release added.

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IMPHAL May 20: Department of Physical Education and Sports Science, Manipur University in a press release invited to all the eligible and interested student for admission in B.P.Ed. (Integrated) 4 years Degree course for the year 2011- 2012. The release added that Proepectus will be available on May 21 at Administrative Block of the University,  last date of form submission is on June 6 and the available seat is 30. Further details can be had from the office, it added.

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IMPHAL, May 19: The Senapati District Students`™ Association (SDSA) has wished Thohrii Kayio s/o Hon`™ble MLA M.Thohrii for successfully clearing the 2010 Civil Service Exam.

The release of the assocition further mentioned that, Thohrii Kayio`™s achievement has credited the District of producing an elite service and inspiring student`™s fraternity. Moreover, the SDSA wishes him a bright service ahead and hope more laurels will be delivered to the people of the District in the future.

The SDSA would sincerely laud and appreciate Dr. Loli, District AIDS Control Officer (then Medical Superintendent) of Senapati District Hospital for giving a new facelift with a quality renovation works initiated at District Hospital. The much needed work was rapidly taken up soon after he took over the charge. Appreciating such remarkable works of the Officers, the SDSA also appeals other District Level Officers (DLOs) to also initiate similar development in their respective departments the release added.

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IMPHAL May 19: 15 days Basic course in News Reporting organized by the State Institute of Journalism, DIPR, that was started from May 2 has been concluded, said a press release by the Directorate of Information and Public Relations.A concluding function was held at the Office of DIPR in MSRTC complex located at Moirangkhom. During the function L. Lakher, Director, Information and Public relations, gave away the certificates to the participants of the training course, the release further added.

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IMPHAL, May 19: The Trainee`™s Union of the DM College of Teachers Education has demanded immediate removal of principal of the DMC of Teachers Education H Ibomcha Sharma from his post.

A statement of the Trainee`™s Union of DMC of TE alleged that the current principal is corrupt and lacks dynamism apart from being a poor administrator.

The trainees also draws immediate attention of the government to replace a suitable and dynamic principal for the college.

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IMPHAL May 19: The result of the drawing and painting competition held in connection with the International Day of Biodiversity, which was organized by office of Biodiversity Board, Imphal, Government of Manipur has been declared.

In Group 1(class I to V), Sh. Santosh Singh from Kakching Wairi Ningthou Pareng, studying in Class V at Kakching Wairi High School got the 1st prize.

In Group 2 (class VI to XII), Sh. Asem Indrajit from Oinam Sawombung Awang Leikai studying in IX at The Brilliant Public School got the first prizes.

A prize distribution ceremony would be held on May 22 at Manipur Orchid Preservation Centre, Khongampat. The Students should reach the venue at 8.30 am I school uniform along with their teachers/ parents.

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IMPHAL, May 19: In a bizarre incident, a father attempted to murder his own son during an altercation between the two at Kangla Songomsnag village, of Imphal east district under Lamlai police station evening around 5.30 pm on May 18.

According to a source, father Longjam Abhiram, 48 of Kangla Shangomshang attacked his own son identified as Nabakumar alias Manaoba 22, yesterday evening while the son was resting on his bed using a hammer.

During the attack the son received serious head injuries and is stated to be admitted in a critical condition at the Shija hospital. The father is however reported to be absconding till the filling of this report.

In the meantime, in connection with the incident, the local residents of Kangla Shangomshang and elders of the family held a meeting at Kangla Shangomshang village today and decided that the absconded father will be expelled from the locality forever.

A case has been registered with the Lamlai police regarding the incident.

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IMPHAL May 19: According to an official notification by the deputy director, Tourism, government of Manipur has stated that applications are invited from domiciled candidates of Manipur for admission to the 1st year of three years Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) programme in Hospitality and Hotel Administration during the Academic year 2011-2012 at the Institute of Hotel Management, Guwahati and Shillong.

The notification further added that the applicants should have passed 10+2 stage or equivalent examination in any stream with English as a compulsory subject and atleast 50% marks in aggregate and with 5% relaxation for SC/ST candidates.

The candidates should not be more than 22years of age as on 1st july, 2011 relaxable upto 25 years for SC/ST candidates. The Applications should be submitted to the Deputy Director (Tourism), Manipur in plain paper enclosing (i) bio data, (ii) attested copies of 10 pass certificates (iii) mark sheets of (10+2) standard and (iv) 2 copies of attested pass port size photographs of the candidate on or before 10/6/2011. Total number of candidates to be nominated from Manipur is 13 (thirteen).

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IMPHAL, May18: The Joint Action Committee on Khuga Dam Project in a press release has revealed that the indifferent attitude of the state with the much controversial Khuga Dam Project, has left the JAC with no choice but to put the impending matter before the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Government of India.

Even after consistent trial by the JAC to resolve and expose the true picture and ground reality of the said project, the state Government is unmoved and chose to turn deaf ear when it was recently put forward to the concern leaders and Departments in New Delhi.

Subsequently, the JAC has unanimously resolved to put the matter before the National Human Rights Commission, it added.

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IMPHAL May 18: The motive behind the state government policy to give in to the wills and whims of the ministers in power has been clearly indicated by the recent approval of the state cabinet to compensate minister DD Thaisii on his lost of properties during an attack on his resident located at Senapati district HQ by suspected activist of anti ADC election, 2010 in the hill districts during the wee hours of June 2, 2010.

According to an official source, the state cabinet in its recent sitting has approved to accord an amount of Rs. 96,04,449 as compensation claimed by the minister for destruction and damage caused to his residential buiding during the arson.
The very cabinet meeting has also ess of the government towards the general public and the ministers in power

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IMPHAL, May 18: The Nationalist Congress Party, Manipur Pradesh, in a press release has expressed its alliance with Moirambam Amarjit, a candidate contesting in the oncoming Municipal election for Councilor`™s seat.

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IMPHAL, May18: The Nodal organization in a press release stated that the Childline Organisation still stands true/exists in the state, of which was wrongly published that it no longer does in many of the local papers.

It wishes to correct the erroneous news and confirms that the project is taken up by the Ministry of Women and Child Development in hand with Manipur University`™s Anthropology Department and Manipur Mahela Kalyan Samity. It further states that albeit the Childline Collaborative Organisation ceases to exist due to its failure in deliberation of duties, it stands strong with the fact that the Childine Project has not been removed from the state, it added.

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IMPHAL, May18: Representatives of different organizations joint hands and submitted a memorandum to the Chief Minister, on May18, regarding various matters according to a press release by the organizations.

The said representatives of the organizations are Poukhonlung, Convenor, Zeliangrong Students`™ Union Nungba Area (ZSUNA), Jamuna Kamei, Secretary, Bazar Board, Nungba, K.Bandai, Thoubei(Pei) Nungba, Angampou, President, Nungba Youth Organisation and they have put forward the following matters before the Government: 1) The sub-division officer/ sub-division magistrate/block development officer, Kajaigai Gangmei be transferred within a week. 2) Non-payment of cash component under MSDP and IAY. 3) Misappropriate use of MGNREGS fund under Material Component. 4) Partiality/bias in work allotment and indulgence in Nungba village affairs, it added.

The people are grievously suffering due to the above factors. The organizations demand the Government for immediate action and in case of failure, the organizations are willing to take up democratic agitation and protest, it added.

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