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World Hypertension Day

Dr. Ksh. Kala Singh, Secretary, The Manipur Heart Care Society, Imphal
Theme: Healthy Heart Beat – Healthy Blood Pressure
Every year 17th May is dedicated to World Hypertension Day (WHD). This is an initiative of the World Hypertension League (WHL), an umbrella organization of 85 national hypertension societies and leagues.
The world hypertension Day was 1st inaugurated in May 2005 and has become an annual event ever since. The purpose of the WHD is to promote Public awareness of hypertension and to encourage Citizens of all countries to prevent and control this silent killer, the modern epidemic. In other words, World Hypertension Day has been established to highlight the preventable stroke, heart and kidney disease caused by high blood pressure and to communicate to the public information on prevention, detection and treatment. The world hypertension league recognized that more than 50% of the hypertensive population worldwide are unaware of their condition. So for awareness of Hypertension, we must do different activities such as newspaper articles, media coverage, rallies, Public forums & mass public physical activities, as well as involvement of politicians, Policy makers, popular public figures, NGO’s and Clubs etc.
The theme for 2013 is Healthy Heart Beat – Healthy Blood Pressure
HEALTHY HEART BEAT
The average adult heart beats 72 times a minutes; 1 lac times a day. We can count our pulse by palpating on the wrist joint. The pulse will irregular, increase or decrease according to various physiological and pathological conditions. Irregularity will occur in different heart diseases like Hypertension, Rheumatic Heart disease, Heart block and cardiomyopathy etc. In such conditions when the pulse is irregular we call it atrial fibrillation or arrhythmias. Symptoms of arrhythmias range from feeling an irregular beat in your chest, to tiredness, fainting or absolutely nothing. When the heart is not pumping well, blood clots can form in the heart and travel to the brain causing a stroke. Atrial fibrillation are usually intermittent, often recurring and may become permanent. It is very common in among older patients. The combination of having atrial fibrillation and hypertension both significantly increase the risk of stroke.
The World Hypertension League executive board felt that it is important to improve the public awareness about atrial fibrillation – arrhythmias. In order to make it easier for the public to understand they have used the simple terminology – Heart Beat. A Healthy Heart Beat means a heart having normal beat/contraction and causing no discomfort to the body.
HEALTHY BLOOD PRESSURE
Blood Pressure is merely the Pressure that the Blood exerts on the blood vessels, while circulating. It is measured with an instrument called Sphygmomanometer. The average Blood Pressure is 120/80 mmHg. If it is 120-139/80-89 mmHg, it is Prehypertension. When it reaches 140/90 mmHg, it is called Stage I Hypertension. Healthy Blood Pressure in an adult means having normal Blood Pressure of 120/80 mmHg without causing any discomfort to our body. Healthy Blood Pressure will help to maintain a healthy heart rhythm.
There are two types of hypertension, Essential (Primary) & Secondary. The exact etiology of Primary is unknown and there are definitely causes in Secondary hypertension. Many factors are responsible for the Primary Cause. They are.
a) Hereditary :- Most experts believe that hereditary does play a role in causing high blood pressure.
b) Excess intake of Salt :- That an excessive intake of common salt (Sodium Chloride) elevates the blood pressure is an indisputable.
c) Mental tension and approach :- All researchers accept the role of mental tension and negative thinking in the development of blood Pressure.
d) Obesity (Excessive Weight):- The incidence of high blood Pressure is 2 ½ times more in obese than in normal personal.
e) Sedentary life :- The incidence of high blood pressure is much higher in sedentary persons than in Physical labourers.
f) Smoking :- The incidence of high blood Pressure has been found to be higher in smokers. Smokers more often fall Victims to atherosclerosis, heart attack and cerebral hemorrhages.
g) Alcohol Consumption :- The incidence of high blood pressure in drinking is 2 ½ times higher than that in non – drinkers.
h) Age :- High blood pressure is common in older age group.
Prevalence : One in three adults worldwide has high blood pressure. The proportion increases with age from 1 in 10 people in their 20s & 30s to 5 in 10 people in their 50s. 70 million Americans and 1 billion people worldwide have high blood pressure. The global burden of hypertension is rising and Projected to affect 1.5 billion persons, one third of the world’s population by the year 2025.
In India, it was reported on 1995 from Jaipur, the incidence of Hypertension was 30% in male and 33% in female. Again on 1999 the incidence at Mumbai was 44% in male and 45% in Female. In Manipur there is no clear cut study report but many Hypertensive patients are brought to the hospitals with severe complications.
Signs and Symptoms
High blood pressure is called the silent killer because it often does not produce any signs or symptoms to some patients. Patient may have headache, dizziness or nosebleeding, palpitation, muscle cramps, giddiness, burning of eyes, distended neck veins, insomnia, neck pain & vertigo. But some patients have high blood pressure for years without every knowing it. Sign and symptoms typically don’t occur until high blood pressure has advanced to a higher possibility of life threatening-stage.
Hazards of High Blood Pressure
In patients of high blood pressure the blood vessels are thickened, hard and brittle. This disorder is term atherosclerosis. Heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, cerebral haemorrhage (stroke) and retinal haemorrhage are the natural consequences of high blood pressure. Also it shortens the life and drags its victim to a premature death.
Prevention of High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure is preventable and treatable. The old adage, ‘Prevention is better than cure’ is especially true for high blood pressure.
• Reducing salt intake 2-4 gms/day, avoid salty foods as much as possible.
• Maintain a healthy weight.
• Eating a balance diet. Cut down on foods that are high in fat, sugar and salt. These are mainly found in fast foods, ready to eat packaged foods and restaurant foods.
• Eat more fruits and vegetables.
• Avoiding harmful use of alcohol.
• Taking regular physical activity at least 1 hr per day as gardening, walking etc.
• Avoid tobacco use. Smoking is major cause of death and disability.
• Control Blood cholesterol and blood sugar.
• Sound sleep at night. Sleep 2 hrs gap after dinner.
The ultimate goal of World Hypertension Day observation is to give awareness of the consequences of Hypertension to the General Population, so that we can prevent, heart attack, heart failure, stroke, kidney failure, retinal haemorrhage and atherosclerosis.
-LOVE YOUR HEART. HEART IS YOUR LIFE-

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Final push for Mt. Everest summit

Eleven team members of First North East Mt Everest Summit have reached Camp II. The team is expected to reach the final summit on May 17.

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Imphal, May 14 : The 1st North East India Mt. Everest Expedition has set off for the final summit for the Mt. Everest from the Everest Base Camp. A team of 11 climbers has reached Camp- II today (14th May 2013). Camp II is located at 6400 metre (21000 Ft) approx.
The 11 climbers of the team to have reached Camp-11 are N. Chingkheinganba, Kazi Sherpa, Ansu Jamsenpa, A. Robert, N. Bidyapati, Wansuk Myrthong, Nima lama, Manishkumar Deka, Tarun Saikia, Anand Gurung and David Zohmang.
The team is expected to make the final summit on 17th May 2013 depending on the weather. Mr. Puyamcha Mohon will make an attempt to summit on 19th May 2013. Further depending on the permission from the Nepalese authority, few of the expedition team members will be making an attempt for second summit.
During the acclimatization, the expedition team had reached Camp- III on 30th April 2013, Camp-Ill is located at 24000 Ft. (Approx), after which they returned and went with the final push for the summit.
The 1st North East India Mt. Everest Expedition is being sponsored by North Eastern Council, Govt. of India and Planning Department, Govt. of Manipur and being implemented by Manipur Mountaineering and Trekking Association (MMTA). Dr. L Surjit, President, MMTA is leading the expedition.
On its completion the expedition will be scripted in history as the first expedition comprising exclusively of Mountaineers from North East India.
The well wishes and prayers from all the well wishers are needed at this moment of scripting history.

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NPF Manipur calls on Nagas to support for change – MorungExpress

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Siddaramaiah sworn-in as Karnataka CM

Bangalore, May 13 (ANI): K. Siddaramaiah, who led the Congress Party to victory in the May 5 assembly elections in Karnataka, took oath as the state’s 22nd chief minister on Monday.
State Governor H R Bhardwaj administered the oath of office to Siddaramaiah at a ceremony at the Sri Kanteerava Stadium here.
Siddaramaiah, a five-time MLA from Varuna in south Karnataka, was on Friday elected as the leader of the Congress Legislative Party in the state.
The decision in this regard was taken after four AICC observers led by Defence Minister A.K. Antony took the views of newly-elected MLAs on the issue of chief ministership.
Siddaramaiah, who is a backward caste leader from the Kuruba community, met former External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna for about 20 minutes earlier in the day to seek his support for the coveted post.
Congress made a spectacular comeback in Karnataka wresting power after seven years in its old southern fortress. The party won 121 seats in the 224-member assembly.
The BJP and Janata Dal (Secular) finished second with both winning 40 seats each.
Yeddyurappa’s KJP won six seats, while the independents and others won 16 seats.
Elections in Karnataka were conducted for 223 seats. Elections in one constituency – Periyapatna — was deferred to May 28 due to the death of the BJP candidate.

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Naga bodies demand release of prisoners

DIMAPUR, May 13 NNN: The Naga rights body has urged the Prime Minister of India to release all the Naga underground cadres including NSCN-IM’s foreign affairs head Ningkhan Anthony Shimray as a gesture of good will and expedite the ongoing peace process.
Naga Peoples Movement for Human Rights (NPMHR) in its memorandum to Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh requested for his intervention in expediting the Indo-Naga peace talks and to immediately release all ‘Naga political prisoners’.
“We once again, with faith in your sincerity in settling the Indo-Naga issue, appeal for yourintervention in expediting an honourable solution to the protracted Indo-Naga issue andfor the release of all Naga political prisoners (Naga underground cadres) as a gesture of goodwill,” said the NPMHR in its representative to the Prime Minister signed by its Secretary General Dr Gina Shangkham while adding, “Hon’ble Sir, as you are aware the Indo-Naga cease-fire and peace talks have been in process since 1997. The Naga people have, since then, been waiting patiently for a solution that will end the cycle of violence and bloodshed that Nagas have gone through before the onset of the Indo-Naga peacetalks. However, almost sixteen years since the ceasefire, no end or honorurable solution is in sight”.
On the other hand, Indian state forces and its various agencies are functioning in total impunity; going against the central spirit of the ceasefire in which Indian representatives and Naga leaders collectively work toward an honourable solution for all concerned, the Naga rights body added.
The NPMHR then pointed out, “For instance, the National Investigation Agency (NIA), on 27 September 2010, illegally picked up and arrested Mr. Ningkhan Anthony Shimray, Head of the Foreign Affairs of the National Socialist Council of Nagalim-IM (NSCN-IM) from Kathmandu International Airport on the allegation that he was to procure arms to wage war against India. Significantly, Ningkhan Anthony Shimray was on his way to New Delhi on the invitation of the NSCN-IM leadership to participate in the Indo-Naga peace talks between the government of India and NSCN-IM which was scheduled to be held on September 29, 2010 at New Delhi”.
According to the Naga rights body, the NIA and other Indian State agencies in many other instances have since then arrested and attempted to apprehend key senior Naga leaders, even going to the extent of summoning leaders to the office. This attempt to isolate and segregate leaders who represent the aspirations of the Naga people for peace forces us to question whether the government of India has any sincere intent to enter into any solution, added the NPMHR.
The Naga people have been patient; we are persuaded that peace is the only win-win situation for both the Naga people as well as India. The dilatory tactics of the government of India and attempts to hinder any viable solution is harmful to all the stakeholders including the government of India,” it cautions.
“We urge you and your office to expedite the peace process. Further we urge that political prisoners like Ningkhan Anthony Shimray be released immediately in the greater interest of peace and respect for rights and dignity. Such act of goodwill will strengthen the Naga people’s desire for mutual respect and trust,” the Naga rights body stated.

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Three dead, over 100 injured in Rohtak clashes

Rohtak (Haryana), May 13 (ANI): At least three people have died and over 100 others have been injured in clashes between the public and the local police in Rohtak, Haryana, following attempts to evict a local god man from the area.
Superintendent of Police (Rohtak) Vivek Sharma said police had to act after supporters of the godman attacked them. He also said that the mob had damaged vehicles, shops and other installations.
Personnel of the paramilitary Central Reserve Police Force) and the Rapid Action Force have been deployed in the area to prevent the situation from getting further out of hand.
Arya Samaj supporters were protesting against the opening of the Satlok Ashram headed by God man Rampal at Karontha village.
Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda has ordered magisterial inquiry into the violent clashes in Karontha in Haryana’s Rohtak District in the wake of three people losing their lives and over 100 others being injured following attempts to evict a local god man from the area.
He also described the violence as unfortunate and urged villagers to maintain peace and law and order.
Police has arrested the Chairman of Arya Pratinidhi Sabha, Acharya Baldev, and others. A heavy police force has been deployed in the area to prevent further violence.
On Sunday, three buses, 26 police-manned motorcycles and an ambulance were set on fire.
Superintendent of Police (Rohtak) Vivek Sharma said police had to act after supporters of the godman attacked them. He also said that the mob had damaged vehicles, shops and other installations.
Personnel of the paramilitary Central Reserve Police Force) and the Rapid Action Force have been deployed in the area to prevent the situation from getting further out of hand.
Arya Samaj supporters were protesting against the opening of the Satlok Ashram headed by God man Rampal at Karontha village.

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Three years imprisonment for labour commissioner

Mail News Service
New Delhi, May 13: The Special Judge for CBI cases, Visakhaptnam(Andhra Pradesh) has convicted Thodeti Ramesh then Assistant Labour Commissioner (Central), working in the office of Regional Labour Commissioner, Hyderabad and Sri Neelakanti Gunaker, the then Labour Enforcement Officer (C), Rajahmundry, East Godavari District in a bribery case and sentenced them to undergo three years Rigorous Imprisonment with fine of Rs. 10,000/- each.
It was alleged that Sri T. Ramesh, Asst. Labour Commissioner (C), Hyderabad and Sri N. Gunakar, Labour Enforcement Officer (C), Rajahmundry while camping at Visakhapatnam had demanded & collected illegal gratification from contractors who were executing works for Central Government Organizations / Undertakings like Visakhapatnam Port Trust and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. etc. on 24 & 25-08-2006. During the search conducted by CBI on 25-08-2006 at HPCL Transit House, Waltair Park, Visakhapatnam, an amount of Rs.60,000/- was seized from the possession of these two officers. They could not explain source of the cash amount satisfactorily. Investigation revealed that these two officers demanded and received money as bribe from various Contractors. Both the accused were habitually obtaining bribes from various Contractors.

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Stir to protest attack on Chairperson

IMPHAL, May 13: Perturbed at the state Home department’s inaction, several women social organizations today threatened to launch intense agitation against the recent life attempt on Mala Lisham, chairperson, Child Welfare Committee by a police constable attached to Narcotic Cells, Imphal West.
State Home Department is once again urged to take punitive action against constable Md Basir who tried to kill Mala with a licensed gun or intense agitation will be launched, Pati Golmei, president, Rongmei Lu Phuam (Assam, Manipur and Nagaland) warned while addressing a press meet at the Press Club here.
Representatives of Association for the Development of Indigenous Women and Child Care, All Manipur Muslim Women Development and Organisation, and Chingtam United Women Association who were also present at the press meet condemned the attack.
Mala was fired upon while driving a car by the accused at Thoubal Haokha in Thoubal district on May 4.
Many civil society bodies in the state have condemned the life attempt on the social activist demanding punitive action against the accused.

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parliamentary secy prithviraj extends best wishes to manipuri footballers taking part in afc asian cup

Manipur Information Centre
NEW DELHI, May 13: Parliamentary Secretary for Tourism & Sport of Manipur Mairembam Prithviraj here today expressed his overwhelming happiness when the All India Football Federation on Sunday announced eleven women players from Manipur for the Indian team in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup qualifiers and extended his best wishes to the Manipuri Players along with the Indian team taking part in the Asian Cup for their success.
India will be playing two preparatory matches against Bahrain on May 14 and 16 respectively. India which is in Group ‘D’ will play in the first match against Myanmar on May 21, followed by Chinese Taipei on May 23 and host Palestine on May 25. The Indian team left last evening for Bahrain.
“I would like to wish everyone in general and Manipuri women footballers in particular associated with the Indian team for every success. Their hard work in preparing for the Asian Cup and their determination to achieve their maximum potential is an inspiration to us all. Out of 23-member national squad; eleven players namely Okram Roshini Devi (Goalkeeper), Ashem Romi Devi, Loitongbam Ashalata Devi, Gurumayum Radharani Devi (Defenders) , Yumnam Kamala Devi, Yumlembam Premi Devi, Dangmei Grace, Oinam Bembem Devi (Midfielders), Irom Prameshwori Devi, Salam Rinaroy Devi, Ngangom Bala Devi (Forwards) are from Manipur’, says M Prithviraj.
“It is an immense pride for all of us that Manipur has a large part in the Indian team. This has involved a huge amount of preparation at an individual level. We can look forward to their outstanding performances and pray for their success.”
“I would like to wish good luck to each and every member of the Indian team.” he further added.

Insurgency now under control : CM

Mail News Service
Imphal, May 13 : A seminar on ‘Changing Contours of Manipur and way Ahead’ was held at Leimakhong by the Red Shield Division today. The seminar was attended by the CM of Manipur O Ibobi Singh, President MPCC, Deputy CM, Minister of Home, Tribal affairs and Hills, Horticulture and Science, Gaikhangam, Ministers and MLA from various constituencies of Manipur, DGP Manipur, S Y Joykumar, Additional Chief Secretary, S Lawmkunga and prominent personalities from the fields of education, administration and leaders of various socio political and youth organisations. The seminar exchanged views on the shift occurring in the society due to the opportunities, economic progress and prosperity in Manipur and suggested ways of ushering in enduring peace and economic progress of the State. The uniqueness of the seminar was that it was organised by the Red Shield Division that is combating insurgency in the State and has become an inseparable part in the ongoing conflict. Lt Gen AK Sahni, SM, VSM, GOC Spear Corps welcomed Chief Minister of Manipur, Shri O Ibobi Singh and officials of State administration, services representatives from Army, Para Military and CPOs, representatives of socio political organisations, HR Organisations, NGOs and all others in attendance.
Addressing the inaugural function of the seminar, Chief Minister Ibobi stated that discussion as such these are very important in the present situation.
The Chief Minister said that insurgency in the state has been curbed significantly adding that the Army, paramilitary forces and the police take major roles in fighting militancy.
“Different communities in the state maintain peace and harmony respecting each other’s differences for a long time. But, individuals who want to sacrifice and work hard with sincerity for the betterment of the society are rare in the state,” he remarked.
Ibobi said that the state Government is focusing more on electricity and transportation and for this, it is taking up necessary steps.
At the same time, the Government is giving special impetus to education sector, the Chief Minister said and admitted that a good Government always pay special attention to such areas.
Ibobi added that his Government is also focusing on bringing equal development both in the valley and hill.
The one-day event was held in two separate sessions. In the morning session Chief Justice (Retd) WA Shishak was the Chairperson in which prominent resource persons Prof Ch Priyoranjan Singh, Prof W Nabhakumar, Prof Amar Yumnam and Prof (Mrs) Salam Irene delivered their views and opinions on the changing contours of Manipur. The way ahead for Manipur was discussed in the second session by Shri PC Lawmkunga, Additional Chief Secretary, Prof L Sadananda, Shri Y Joykumar, DGP Manipur and Prof Amar Yumnam under the chairmanship of Prof N Mohendro Singh, Director College Development Council, Manipur.
The seminar was concluded with a vote of thanks by Maj Gen KK Sinha, SM, GOC, Red Shield Division. In his address, the GOC expressed that the seminar was organised to have a free exchange of views which would help to ensure a peaceful, progressive and vibrant Manipur. While thanking the participants and the audience he further added that although the Army has taken the initiative to organise this Seminar, the idea is not to advocate ‘set-piece’ solutions but rather for all of us to benefit from positive and innovative contributions of the esteemed speakers.

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PM cannot be asked to resign

BJP wants to use the demand for resignation of Prime Minister Dr. Manmohon Singh as election issue. This is one demand, which will never be met for Congress party has decided to fight the forthcoming Lok Sabha election under the leadership of the present incumbent. BJP fought state assembly elections in Karnataka with hyped up propaganda of providing better administration in the southern state. The result tells a different story. At the centre also Congress party will do well. People want nothing but development only. Congress party alone can ensure stable and powerful Government. A weak Government is not respected even by neighbouring countries. It may not be wrong to say regional parties can take care of the regional interest. But these regional parties want to keep safe distance from BJP. In Kashmir National Conference will never move closer to BJP. Even in Bihar JDU, which is a strong ally of BJP in the formation of NDA is considering of looking a different way. It will not be surprising when Biju Janata Dal, which is also an ally of BJP moves closer towards Congress after the lok Sabha elections slated for early part of 2014 is over. Then there is SP and BSP in UP. These two parties fight unto death against each other in the state election, yet at the national level both of them go together with Congress. These two parties will not like to face the fate they fell on Telegu Desam for supporting BJP Government at the centre in the past. Ours is a secular democracy. The party which is tinged with communal forces will always be rejected by voters. BJP now understands it. Therefore it is now on the lookout for an issue to go to voters. Voters know that also. Prime Minister Manmohon had in the past volunteered to resign saying he wants to relinquish the job. But none could take his offer. He had said how long I should continue to offer resignation when none can take it. Dr Manmohon Singh when asked why he lost in the Lok Sabha election from Delhi could say boldly he had no money. Such leader who talks of moneylessness without shame cannot be expected to show propensity to indulge in corrupt practices. If his colleagues were corrupt, they all had resigned. The issue had died with the resignation of tainted ministers and it (the issues) had been buried. In digging out the rotten things nothing will be gained expect getting stinky smell. 2 G spectrum allocation scam had ended with the dismissal of A. Raja former Telecom Minister then Coalgate scandal and railway board appointment scandal too had perished. The two ministers allegedly involved in the scam too had resigned. The chattering political class will feel the tiredness of keeping the mouth wide open. When it closes it will see the party it hates most adorning the mantle of power again at the centre.

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Customers complain

Complaining that some staff of State Bank of India, Paona Bazar branch are not properly attending the visitors and customers of the bank, some customers have drawn attention of the higher authority of the bank in this regard Source The Sangai Express

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Ammunition recovered

Troops of 40 AR of 9 Sector under IGAR S launched an operation in Lumthabung on May 12 resulting in the recovery of huge cache of ammunition Source The Sangai Express

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