Indefinite bandh imposed, film artistes baton charged

Film actors and artistes today took out a protest demonstration against the molestation of a film actress and firing at two other artistes by NSCN IM’s Lt Col Livinstone at Chandel district headquarters on December 18 Source The Sangai Express

Film actors and artistes today took out a protest demonstration against the molestation of a film actress and firing at two other artistes by NSCN IM’s Lt Col Livinstone at Chandel district headquarters on December 18 Source The Sangai Express

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KYKL to resume Education tax

The proscribed KYKL, accusing Education Department officials of indulging in rampant corruption, has proclaimed that it would resume collection of tax from educational institutions, including private schools Source The Sangai Express

The proscribed KYKL, accusing Education Department officials of indulging in rampant corruption, has proclaimed that it would resume collection of tax from educational institutions, including private schools Source The Sangai Express

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Meet demands removal of AFSPA

A public meeting on removal of AFSPA was held at the office of Kounu Lairembi Thougal Lup at Senjam Chirang under Imphal East district today Source Hueiyen News Service

A public meeting on removal of AFSPA was held at the office of Kounu Lairembi Thougal Lup at Senjam Chirang under Imphal East district today Source Hueiyen News Service

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NSCN IM cautions GoI

Chairman of the NSCN IM Isak Chishi Swu has cautioned today that the Government of India’s inclination to impose its ‘internal law and order system’ in the course of the ongoing political dialogue will jeopardize the peace process Source The Sanga…

Chairman of the NSCN IM Isak Chishi Swu has cautioned today that the Government of India’s inclination to impose its ‘internal law and order system’ in the course of the ongoing political dialogue will jeopardize the peace process Source The Sangai Express Newmai News Network

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Zeliangrong bodies allege bias reporting

The unfortunate incident occurred on the night of December 18 at the entrance gate of Orange Festival venue wherein one Boudiyang Panmei was shot dead while assisting his wife who happened to be one of the owners of a stall, according to Zeliangrong Yo…

The unfortunate incident occurred on the night of December 18 at the entrance gate of Orange Festival venue wherein one Boudiyang Panmei was shot dead while assisting his wife who happened to be one of the owners of a stall, according to Zeliangrong Youth Front ZYF and Zeliangrong Students Union Manipur ZSUM Source Hueiyen News Service Newmai News Network

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KYKL slams rot in Education Dept

The proscribed UG group, Kanglei Yawon Kanna Lup KYKL has slammed the state Education Department alleging that it has become a den of corruption Source Hueiyen News Service

The proscribed UG group, Kanglei Yawon Kanna Lup KYKL has slammed the state Education Department alleging that it has become a den of corruption Source Hueiyen News Service

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Burmese protest ends

Declaring a Nation wide ceasefire with ethnic armed groups and cease attack on ethnic community and protect civilians in Kachin State and other ethnic areas of Myanmar were some of the demands raised by the Burmese Democratic Forces in India on the las…

Declaring a Nation wide ceasefire with ethnic armed groups and cease attack on ethnic community and protect civilians in Kachin State and other ethnic areas of Myanmar were some of the demands raised by the Burmese Democratic Forces in India on the last day of its 5 days sit in protest cum photo exhibition today Source The Sangai Express Ninglun Hanghal

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FIR registered against Livingstone Police

Following the alleged molestation and assault of Manipuri film actress Khangembam Momoco by RV Livingstone of NSCN IM, Chandel police have registered an FIR case and is on the manhunt for the accused NSCN IM cadre Source Hueiyen News Service Gyana…

Following the alleged molestation and assault of Manipuri film actress Khangembam Momoco by RV Livingstone of NSCN IM, Chandel police have registered an FIR case and is on the manhunt for the accused NSCN IM cadre Source Hueiyen News Service Gyanand Naorem

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Molestation Of Momoko Naga bodies join condemnations

The Chandel Naga People’s Organisation CNPO , Chandel Naga Women Union CNWU and Naga Peoples Movement for Human Rights NPMHR have strongly condemned the incident at Maha Union Higher Secondary School ground, Chandel where Manipuri film actress Mom…

The Chandel Naga People’s Organisation CNPO , Chandel Naga Women Union CNWU and Naga Peoples Movement for Human Rights NPMHR have strongly condemned the incident at Maha Union Higher Secondary School ground, Chandel where Manipuri film actress Momoko among other artists was molested and assaulted by NSCN IM cadre Livingstone Source The Sangai Express Newmai News Network

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ZUF chief extends Xmas wishes

Chairman of Zeliangrong United Front ZUF Kamson has sent out his greeting to all the Christian community in the auspicious occasion of Christmas and New Year Source Hueiyen News Service Newmai News Network

Chairman of Zeliangrong United Front ZUF Kamson has sent out his greeting to all the Christian community in the auspicious occasion of Christmas and New Year Source Hueiyen News Service Newmai News Network

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Organisers reiterate apology

The Mahanami Women Society, which organised the December 18 musical concert at Maha Union Ground, and where actress Momoko was allegedly molested by an NSCN IM cadre, Lt Col Livingstone Anal, has once again apologised profusely for the incident Sou…

The Mahanami Women Society, which organised the December 18 musical concert at Maha Union Ground, and where actress Momoko was allegedly molested by an NSCN IM cadre, Lt Col Livingstone Anal, has once again apologised profusely for the incident Source The Sangai Express

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Huge cache of explosives seized

A combined team of Imphal East and West Police Commandos have recovered a large haul of explosive materials allegedly meant for the banned People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak PREPAK from a house in Khurai Chingangbam Leikai under Imphal East d…

A combined team of Imphal East and West Police Commandos have recovered a large haul of explosive materials allegedly meant for the banned People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak PREPAK from a house in Khurai Chingangbam Leikai under Imphal East district today Source Hueiyen News Service

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Two accused pulled up Memchoubi’s Murder Case

Police probing the murder case of Memchoubi have succeeded in rounding up two individuals including a stepson of the deceased Source The Sangai Express

Police probing the murder case of Memchoubi have succeeded in rounding up two individuals including a stepson of the deceased Source The Sangai Express

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Gaikhangam appeals to FFM to lift bandh

Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam has appealed to Film Forum, Manipur FFM to withdrawal the indefinite bandh being called in public interest and also in view of the ensuing Christmas festival Source Hueiyen News Service

Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam has appealed to Film Forum, Manipur FFM to withdrawal the indefinite bandh being called in public interest and also in view of the ensuing Christmas festival Source Hueiyen News Service

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Meeting for 60 MLAs, 2 MPs, leaders of recognized political parties after New Year: JLF Convener

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KOHIMA, Dec 21 (NEPS): The Speaker of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly Keyanilie Peseyie said he had proposed to have a meeting for the members of the Joint Legislature Forum (JLF) of Nagaland and also representatives from other recognized political parties in the State. This proposed meeting will be attended among others by Nagaland’s 60 MLAs, 2 MPs of the State and leaders from other recognized political parties in the State. The meeting will be arranged after New Year 2013, he told North East Press Service (NEPS) here Friday.

Peseyie, who is the Convener of the JLF, stated that the meeting was only “proposal” and once it was finalized would only be organized after 2013 New Year. “In the meeting, we have to share our minds on the present issue confronting all of us and discuss as to how they can solve the impasse and go ahead to see that the Naga political issue reach its logical conclusion,” he said.

Asked about the minds of the Chief Minister and the Leader of Opposition in the JLF Meetings, the JLF Convener admitted there were different opinions of their stands expressed during the JLF meetings. “But all these were healthy debates and deliberations in order to produce the best idea to find ways for solution,” he replied. “In democracy, we need such activities. It is politics.”

JLF Convener and Speaker Keyanilie Peseyie

JLF Convener and Speaker Keyanilie Peseyie

Describing the 60 Nagaland Legislators’ going to Delhi as “historic,” Peseyie said everyone should appreciate that “journey” and meeting with the Prime Minister and other Central leaders.
“Even the Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, while lauding our JLF coming to Delhi, said the Naga issue was unique,” the JLF Convener disclosed. “The Prime Minister also told us that they would try their best to see that the Naga issue was solved.”

Peseyie also stated that they could not take any resolution on the December 10 JLF Meeting at Chumukedima. “We only decided to have a meeting on December 13 at my residence at Kohima and for which a Sub-Committee of 20 out of the 60 JLF Members will sit at my official residence here at Kohima and chalk out as to how they can have consultation with civil societies, NGOs and Church organizations,” he said. “But the meeting could not be held as CLP Leader Tokheho Yepthomi telephoned me their inability to attend the meeting.”

It may be mentioned that CLP Leader Yepthomi said the Congress in its meeting on 12th December 2012 at Dimapur suggested that a meeting of all political parties, NGOs and civil societies be convened by the Speaker as some political parties do not have MLAs and therefore it may not be proper for JLP to convene such meeting. He further disclosed that the Congress party resolved that if the Speaker can convene all the political parties, then the Congress shall join the meeting and deliberate upon.

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Health and education must receive top priority

Chief Minister O. Ibobi stressed the other day the need for providing better health care and better education to all. Competition in these two sectors has gained a new dimension. The entry of private parties in these two sectors have brought a sea change in health care and education. But the poor and common masses […]

Chief Minister O. Ibobi stressed the other day the need for providing better health care and better education to all. Competition in these two sectors has gained a new dimension. The entry of private parties in these two sectors have brought a sea change in health care and education. But the poor and common masses have not got the benefit at all. The entry of private partners has eaten into the pockets of common masses. Education has now become a costly affair. There are Government schools everywhere. But the poor parents do not want to send their children to the Government schools. Because teachers do not attend school in time and even if they go to school they do not go directly to the class room. A simple visit to a Government school will reveal that. The poor parents who sent their children to private school complain of higher fee imposed by the school authority. Poor parents without knowing the fee for treatment at private clinic is costly take their ailing sons and daughters even for treatment of influenza and when the bill arrives they fall aghast. Influential men can get better health care facilities at the Government hospitals but who will take care of us, the poor men argue. A lot needs to be done to attract patients at the Government hospitals. These common men understand that private clinics do not have specialist doctors as the Government hospitals are having. But they insist on getting treatment at the private clinics. This shows that what is required is the extension of help to the patients. But in the Government hospitals patients are left unattended on the bed. Amazingly they do not die and they recover on their own. If the death reckons you none will be able to save you. We have Health Minister, Education Minister. The task before them is really enormous. The well being of a state and its people are decided when better health care is given and better education provided to all. We all agree the Government gives top priority to these two sectors. Now we have too many school dropouts in many areas of the state. This is also a change brought by the entry of private partners in education sector. Likewise patients belonging to poor families rot at the Government hospitals. This is also a change brought by the entry of private partners in health care. Doctors abandon their duty at the Government hospitals to earn extra money at the private clinics. Do not allow Government doctors to run private clinics or whoever caught performing duty at the private clinics should be suspended from their job. They can earn money, there is nothing wrong about that but they must relinquish Government jobs. Hundreds of Doctors are without job in Manipur. Government must frame rules to ban mushrooming of both private schools and private clinics. Students admitted in a particular area should be from the particular area only. For instance a private school run at ward number one should have students from the same ward only. Is the Government hearing?

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Tender Coconut Husks Processing

  L. C. Ponnumon, Media & Communication Officer, PIB, Cochin. Machines developed by Central Coir Research Institute (CRRI) to convert husks from tender coconuts that pile up along Sabarimala trekking path, into usable coconut fibre should be deployed along with eco-friendly tender coconut disposing units. Mobile Fibre Extraction Machine (MFEM), also known as ‘Swarna’, was […]

 
L. C. Ponnumon, Media & Communication Officer, PIB, Cochin.
Machines developed by Central Coir Research Institute (CRRI) to convert husks from tender coconuts that pile up along Sabarimala trekking path, into usable coconut fibre should be deployed along with eco-friendly tender coconut disposing units. Mobile Fibre Extraction Machine (MFEM), also known as ‘Swarna’, was developed by a CRRI.
The vending points for tender coconuts at Sabarimala generate huge heap of waste materials, which is an environmental hazard by itself. It was felt essential that these materials are removed for fruitful end uses.
The ban on the supply of tender coconuts, which is a natural source of energy for the pilgrims while trekking up the hills to the Sabarimala shrine, is no solution. Therefore, it was essential to ensure that there is proper management of the waste generated by the process of vending tender coconuts.
A presentation in this regard was made by the Coir Board before the High Court of Kerala in the presence of all the learned counsel appearing for the various stakeholders, including the Government, TDB etc. A few products were shown that have come out by utilizing the fibres of coconuts. The working of Mobile Fibre Extraction Machine (MFEM) as a disposal mechanism of coconut husks was also explained for instantaneous defibering of coconut husks.
The High Court of Kerala has given directions to use the husks of coconuts properly under the guidance of Central Coir Research Institute (CCRI) of Coir Board.
A project for defibring the husks dumped in Pamba and Sabarimala by making value added products has been implemented through cooperation between Coir Board and Forest Department.
The husk has been defibered using the Mobile Fibre Extraction Machine (MFEM) developed by the CCRI of Coir Board.
The coir fibers coming out of the machine will be used for making handicraft items like coir toys, necklaces, chains etc. and coir pith will be converted into organic manure. It will help to develop the coir industry and agricultural industry.
Prof. G. Balachandran, Chairman, Coir Board took keen interest in the project and directed his officials to launch the project immediately. Accordingly, the project work has been inaugurated by Dr. U.S. Sarma, Director, CCRI of Coir Board by installing MFEM on the site. The process of defibering using MFEM and composting of coir pith was demonstrated before the forest officials and PWD engineers.
Mobile Fibre Extraction Machine
The coir industry in India utilises only 25% of the total availability of husk, remaining valuable bio-mass is either used for fuel purposes or for dumping it around the coconut trees for manure purpose.
The industry sometimes starves for the husks and it becomes a crisis. Almost every year the state of Kerala is forced to buy the coir fibres from the neighbouring states namely, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka for making floor covering products making those uneconomical.
During the year 2009, the crisis deepened and the Central Coir Research Institute (CCRI) was asked to come to the rescue of the industry by developing a mobile fibre extraction machine which could be easily transported to the villages where there is availability of husk but it is difficult to collect at a centralized location for defibering. The CCRI could develop this machine in a period of 2 months by December, 2009 and it was demonstrated before the coir industry during the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the institute in which the then Minister of MSME, Shri. Dinsha Patel had given it the name of SWARNA.
The industry had expressed satisfaction on the quality of fibre and pith being obtained in a matter of 10 seconds.
The machine is also weighing about 350kgs and can be transported by towing with a Tata Ace. The technology was transferred to the National Coir Management and Research Institute (NCMRI), Govt. of Kerala. The technology has also been taken by the Govt. of Karnataka and 17 other machinery manufacturers for fabrication in large numbers.
With Inputs from Central Coir Research Institute (Coir Board), Alappuzha.

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Manipur: Violent protests after actress molested in public

Protests turned violent as police burst tear gas shells to disperse agitated locals during the first day of the indefinite statewide bandh called by a film body demanding the arrest of an NSCN-IM ultra who allegedly molested a Manipuri film actress at …

Protests turned violent as police burst tear gas shells to disperse agitated locals during the first day of the indefinite statewide bandh called by a film body demanding the arrest of an NSCN-IM ultra who allegedly molested a Manipuri film actress at a public function.

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NSCN Minister shot dead

One NSCN-IM Tatar (member of Parliament) was killed by 43 Assam Rifles in Sadar Hills of Senapati district today. The deceased has been identified as Apao Kipgen who was the younger brother of former MLA Haokholet Kipgen. There have been contradictory stories coming in regarding the cirscumstances that led to the killing of the NSCN-IM […]

One NSCN-IM Tatar (member of Parliament) was killed by 43 Assam Rifles in Sadar Hills of Senapati district today.
The deceased has been identified as Apao Kipgen who was the younger brother of former MLA Haokholet Kipgen.
There have been contradictory stories coming in regarding the cirscumstances that led to the killing of the NSCN-IM Tatar.
According to Apao Kipgen’s family members, personnel of 43 Assam Rifles picked up Apao Kipgen (53) from his house at Henbung and killed him near Tasar Farm between T.Khullen and Chungoubung, Sadar Hills area under Senapati district. The police found the dead body of Apao Kipgen at around 1:30 pm.
A PIB DW release said on getting specific information regarding presence of armed UGs in Choungoubung village, close to Kangpokpi in Senapati district, the security forces of Red Shield Division launched an operation from Kangpokpi post on 21 Dec 2012. On being surrounded, the man opened fire at the security forces in an attempt to escape. The security forces retaliated with effective fire resulting in neutralisation the man. The Kangpokpi Police immediately reached the site on being informed by the security forces.
One self loading rifle (SLR) with ammunition and one pistol with ammunition were recovered

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