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KANGPOKPI, Nov 28: The Kangpokpi Youth Union has expressed its heartfelt gratitude to Major Marathe, CO 14 Asssam Rifles Kangpokpi Post for sponsoring 2 passenger buses for TET candidates of Kangpokpi areas yesterday. Secretary Kangpokpi Youth Union, Lien Kipgen said, … Continue reading →

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India A to meet India B in final

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IMPHAL, November 28: India team A (Manipur) will clash with India team B (IPA) for the final tomorrow at 1:30 pm, in the 6th Manipur Polo International 2012 at Mapal Kangjeibung. India team B (Manipur) defeated Thailand by 9-1 goals … Continue reading →

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IMPHAL, November 28: India team A (Manipur) will clash with India team B (IPA) for the final tomorrow at 1:30 pm, in the 6th Manipur Polo International 2012 at Mapal Kangjeibung.

India team B (Manipur) defeated Thailand by 9-1 goals in the first semi-final match today.

In the first chukker of the match, the India (B) scored 2 goals while the Thailand team failed to score any goal; in the second and third chukkers, India (B) added another two goals while the Thailand team scored nil.

In the last and fourth chukker of the match, the India team B scored 4 goals, while the Thailand team scored only one.

The India (B) scorers are S Bimol Singh (3 goals), M Jawan (2 goals), T Pradipkumar (3 goals) and P Ojit.

Meanwhile, India team A (IPA) defeated England by 5-3 goals in the second semi-final match.

The Indian team A (IPA) ended the first chukker with only one goal and extended the goal line to 3-1 by the end of the second chukker.

In the third chukker, both the Indian and England teams scored one each.

In the last chukker, India manages to add 2 goals to its score line ending the match with a 5-3 scoreline.

The scorers for India (A) are Naveen Singh (3 goals), D Saha (one goal), Lt Colonel Prashant Thakur (one goal).

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Fear is The Evil

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The Root of Meitei Escapism
By M C Arun
“Ningthou Semba Yaorunu” is a Meitei proverb. King-making is not only illegal but also immoral. It is an evil act. You should always stand on King’s side. You are not supposed to rebel against the King. You are to follow His commands and obey him lifelong. The inner meaning of the proverb is that you should not think about the State, its affairs. Discontent in the state system cannot be yours. You should not rebel against the king, how tyranny the ruler may be. Even you should not hope to become a king because you are an ordinary person. A Micham, a powerless person. Moreover, you are not expected to show your anger. Anger is “bad”. If at all you have to express your anger, it should be directed towards your friends or subordinates (in age and power). You are not angry to your elders (superior in power hierarchy). This is well internalized in the body social. This is part of your socialization. It is the starting point of the creation of a Meitei mind. This is the basic foundation of Meitei polity. Meitei micham is neither communal nor Universalist. He is simply a puppet to live within the ambit of daily routine, programmed by his biological needs and the body social. He is molded so that he should not concern with the cause and effect of the world including his own pains and sorrows. His pains and sorrows are explained as being a result of his inability to be at higher order. His exploiter is perceived as role model. He could not challenge the world to destroy the power hierarchy in which he is being exploited. The State is very far and high from a Micham’s world view.

The time changes from feudal to colonial to democratic calendar. The new calendar does not change the daily routine of the micham. He still follows the age-old routine. He is just a tiny dot in the vast circle of routines in the calendar. He cannot liberate himself from the yoke of this daily routine. He is still so happy when a man of higher level just waves hands to him or touches his cheek. The very touch or soft words spoken to him by a candidate is remembered for five years. He waits next moment for such a ‘remarkable’ day in his life. He is so patient, tolerate and uncomplaining because he is so programmed by his culture: Landabana konna lakcharakkani. His concern is of the wrong done by him; he does not know what he will do when an authority commits crimes. He is supposed not to say anything. “Speak no evil, hear no evil, see no evil.” He is supposed to protect someone who is doing all the evil things. He is so conscious of not doing any wrong to any person of authority; he does not dare to think against the system in which his fate is always ill.

To a micham, the stories of Th Muivah or long absence of Chief Minister are all matters of politics. Having a political opinion is always risky, a micham think. The michams saw sufferings, pains, tortures on other michams who have expressed their political views or opinions. Longevity means having no political commitment. They can stand in long que for a few liters of petrol without thinking the cause of such a long que in front of a petrol pump. They can shout against each other but have no voice to say anything to the State or its inability to care of the public. To them, public is meaningless because they are all michams. Moreover, he is expected not to show his anger to authorities, the Lainingthous. Rebellious mind is gift of evil spirits; he should control the evil forces.

For any political system – be it democracy or socialism – the micham needs to be remolded as a part of meeyam. Even the Meeyam is still a crowd in the cognitive process in Meitei society; it is far from being a public. This is the tragic impact of the evil. This evil is yet to be overcome. As seen all along the long history, still today michams are so happy in expressing his suppressed anger towards another micham over matters relating with drinking habit, adultery or elopement. They act as heroes in such mobs; but they cannot raise their voices over the wrongdoings of heavyweight personalities. At the leikai level, they will say many things: about collective lives, morality, duties and karma etc. This is what Khununa Mathongda Kanba. At the State level, they will say: Laibak ningthougi matangdadi khangjade. This is a supplementary to Khangde haibana maphare. Fear of speaking truth, of expressing opinions and views, of standing for a public cause are the food offered to evil forces, fighting with which are beyond the micham’s capability. There are more michams in Manipur and hence many evil forces are at their peak hours.

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NISA wins in the Loktak trophy opening match

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IMPHAL, November 28: NISA Thangmeiband defeated TRUGPU Nambol by 4-2 in the opening match of the 6th Loktak Trophy 2012 organized by All Moirang Football Association (AMOFA) at Moirang Multipurpose Higher Secondary School ground today. M Bijen (17th), S Herojit … Continue reading →

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M Bijen (17th), S Herojit (41st/59th) and M Bidya Sagar scored for NISA, while Ng Sona (1st) and S Meiraba (36th) scored for TRUGPU.

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Friendly football match on Dec 13

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IMPHAL, November 28: The All Manipur Football Association has notified that a friendly women football match between Imphal West DFA and Imphal East DFA will be organized on December 13 at 2 pm here at Mapal Kangjeibung in connection with the visit of Monica Stabb, FIFA consultant for women football from FIFA, Dr Shaji Prabhakaran, FIFA development officer and Shubhankar Mukherjee, Director, National Teams of AIFF on December 13.

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Five state footballers selected for AFU U-19 qualifiers round

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IMPHAL, November 28: The All India Football federation has selected five women footballer of the state in the Indian team to participate at the AFC U-19 Women Qualifiers Round 2 which will be held at Vietnam. The selected footballers are … Continue reading →

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The selected footballers are Ksh Margaret Devi, P Oshin Chanu, Dangmei Grace, Th Purnima Devi and E Panthoi Chanu.

The team has left India today.

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CCmeet qualifying round to begin from Dec 3

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IMPHAL, November 28: The 56th Sir Churachand Singh KESI, CBE memorial football tournament 2012 qualifying round will begin from December 3 organized by All Manipur Football Association with the participation of 17 teams divided into four groups. The opening match … Continue reading →

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The opening match of the qualifying round will be played between AVO Kakching and FC Ninou Sadar Hills at 1:30 pm.

The Group A teams are YPHU of Imphal West, LSC of Churachandpur, Citizen’s Club of Imphal East and SAO of Kakching.

The Group B teams are SFC of Ukhrul, PHLYO of Imphal West, ZTFC of Chandel and AMOFA of Bishnupur.

The Group C teams are UPAA of Imphal East, LMFA of Thoubal, DSA XI of Tamenglong and TYC of Moreh.

The Group D teams are YWC of Thambalkhong, ICHEL Club of Jiribam, AVO of Kakching, FC Ninou of Sadar Hills and NACO of Imphal West.

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Naobi Chanu, Bijendranath bagged two goals each in Indian round

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IMPHAL, November 28: O Naobi Chanu of SICA and H Bijendranath ARAC bagged two goals each in the Indian round competition for women’s and men’s respectively today, in the 23rd Senior State Archery Championship 2012 at Khuman Lampak Sports Complex. … Continue reading →

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In the 50 metre women’s Indian round, O Naobi Chanu of SICA took the fist position with a score of 316, M Aruna Devi of VAA took second position with a score of 312 and M Sanjita Devi of VAA took third position with a score of 294.

In the 30 metre women’s Indian round, O Naobi Chanu of SICA took first position with a score of 320, M Aruna Devi of VAA took second position with a score of 317 and Th Usharani Devi of YAC took third position with a score of 312.

In the 50 metre men’s Indian round, H Bijendranath of ARAC took first position with a score of 329, N Arjun of SICA took second place with a score of 327 and L Saphaba of MPSC took third position with a score of 318.

In the 30 metre men’s Indian round, H Bijendranath of ARAC took first position with a score 343, S Lallu of FAC took second position with a score of 336 and M Bikram of UAC took the third position with a score of 334.

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WB, Chandigarh to clash for boys’ title – Indian Express

WB, Chandigarh to clash for boys' titleIndian ExpressWest Bengal and Chandigarh will clash for the boys title in the 58th National School Games Football U-14 tournament while Manipur and Haryana will vie for the girls crown. Both the finals will be…

WB, Chandigarh to clash for boys' title
Indian Express
West Bengal and Chandigarh will clash for the boys title in the 58th National School Games Football U-14 tournament while Manipur and Haryana will vie for the girls crown. Both the finals will be played at the Mumbai School Sports Association (MSSA) …
West Bengal boys to meet Chandigarh in National U-14 football finalTimes of India

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BANIAN’S CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED KUMUDINI TO BE STAGED IN NANDIKAR’S NATIONAL THEATRE FESTIVAL IN KOLKATA

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Imphal, November 27 Banian Repertory Theatre’s critically acclaimed Manipuri play- Kumudini is among 19 plays selected for the 29th Nandikar National Theatre Festival to be held from December 16 to 25 this year at the Academy of Fine Arts in … Continue reading →

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Imphal, November 27

Banian Repertory Theatre’s critically acclaimed Manipuri play- Kumudini is among 19 plays selected for the 29th Nandikar National Theatre Festival to be held from December 16 to 25 this year at the Academy of Fine Arts in Kolkata. During this 2012 edition, the Nandikar will pay tributes to Mohit Chattopadhyay and Sunil Gangopadhyay; and a seminar on Theatre and Integration will also be held.

BANIAN’S CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED KUMUDINI TO BE STAGED IN NANDIKAR’S NATIONAL THEATRE FESTIVAL IN KOLKATA

The Nandikar will issue passes to be available from the Academy ticket counter between 1pm and 7pm from December 9. The available denominations are Rs. 40, Rs. 60 and Rs. 90.

The annual Nandikar National Theatre Festival is the biggest theatre carnival of Kolkata and one of the largest in the country as well. The festival provides a platform for the stalwarts and amateurs alike for not just participants from all over India, but also from the international arena.

Manipuri play- Kumudini directed by M. C. Thoiba and scripted by Dr. M.C.Arun introduces an individual Manipuri woman in the socio-political sphere as voluntary actor.

Maharani Kumudini is the wife of Maharaja Gambhir Singh, who liberated Manipur from Burmese occupation during the Chahi Taret Khuntakpa (The Seven Years Devastation). Maharaja Gambhir Singh died, when his eldest son Chandrakirti was only two. Kumudini found herself in the middle of palace intrigues and attempts by Gambhir Singh’s brothers and relatives to wrest the throne. She ultimately succeeded in installing her son to the throne, but it was no mean feat for a woman.

Much has been discussed about Manipuri woman. Some have put them on a pedestal. Others say, women are exploited in our society. It is a confusing scenario. The play revolves round a contemporary radical who seeks answers on different facets of contemporary Manipuri woman and her position in the socio-political sphere, in the backdrop of the life and times of Maharani Kumudini.

The play explores the collective and individual womanhood, her desperation and dreams, woman’s space in kinship and political position, power and the patriarchal cultural order in Manipuri society.

Kumudini will be staged on December 23 at 6.30 pm. Kumudini produced in 2007 was recently performed at Hyderabad and Tirupati in the 7th Abhinaya National Theatre Festival 2012in the month of August. A theatre critic- Gudipoodi Srihari in the HINDU in its edition dated 23rd August 2012 wrote, “The four-day-long All India Theatre festival held by Abhinaya was an eye-opener revealing how other language plays are designed to win audience with commitment in choosing themes and coming out with forceful productions. Here was another excellent production by a Manipuri team of artistes, titled ‘Kumudini’, staged at Ravindra Bharati. It was the last play of the festival. Despite the inability to understand their language, the audience was totally immersed, following thematic substance. The subjects they choose were quite novel and experimental too. M.C. Thoiba who was actively involved in theatre movement handled this production with utmost care. Crowd scenes, rebellions were well handled”.

The plays selected for this year’s festival are Sukhmani Kohli’s Romeo Juliet and Seven Clowns, Saurabh Nayyar & Nitin Bhardwaj’s Ram Sajeevan Ki Prem Katha, Supriyo Chakraborty’s Hridmajhaare, Vinay Sharma’s Atmakatha, Choiti Ghosh’s A Bird’s Eye View, Suman Mukhopadhyay’s Shunyo Shudhu Shunyo Noy, Anurupa Roy’s Across the Sea, Ranjit Kapoor’s Chekov Ki Duniya and Adamzaad and Panchlight, Nasir Uddin Yusuf’s The Tempest, Anup Hazarika’s Charandas Chor, Dr Tapanjyoti Das’s Tathagata, Subodh Pattanaik’s Biplabi Bihanga, M C Thoiba’s Kumudini, Baharul Islam’s The Green Serpent, Debabrata Maity’s Lakkoner Shoktishel, Swatilekha Sengupta’s Tushaarmalaar Deshe, Debsankar Halder’s Anto-Aadi-Anto and Swatilekha Sengupta’s Madhabi.

Anup Hazarika’s Charandas Chor and Baharul Islam’s The Green Serpent are two Assamese plays from Assam to take part in the festival.

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Eimi Times launched

IMPHAL, NOV. 28 MNS : Eimi Times, a bi-lingual daily in Thadou-Kuki and English was officially launched yesterday at Kuki Inn, Imphal.
Pu Dr. S. Singsit (IFS Rtd), Chairman MPSC who graced the function as Chief Guest released the inaugural issue of the Eimi Times. Pu Lamminlien Vaiphei, Member of Manipur State Commission for Protection of Child Rights and Pu Peter Mate, President KSO – GHQ were present as Guest of Honour and President on the occasion respectively.
Owned and published by Ngamminlen Haokip at Bibis’ Home, 2nd Street New Lambulane Imphal, Shri Thangzalen Ringo Lhungdim is the Editor of the Eimi Times daily.
Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Guest and other speakers highlighted the importance of daily newspaper in this globalization era and exhorted theeditorial board members and the management committee to have tolerance and patience and to work with dedication and commitment. They appealed for concerted efforts of the ET staff to ensure the newspaper to disseminate information up to the aspiration of the people and also sought public support and cooperation for the daily’s survivor.
Pastors, Reverends, journalists and prominent dignitaries also took part on the occasion. Renowned singers like Pu Maneithangza, Thethem and Helam entertained the gathering with their soul soothing and heart touching music and songs.

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UNC on Alternative Arrangement

SENAPATI, Nov 28 NNN: The United Naga Council (UNC) spearheaded movement of the “Alternative Arrangement” will witness a renewed vigour from November 30 with the former in collaboration with the Naga tribe organisations, is all set to go down to ‘block’ and village levels in its campaign in all the Naga villages in Manipur. The UNC has also issued written ‘guidelines’ to all the Naga tribe presidents and Naga frontal organisations to abide with when any eventuality crops up in their campaign for the ‘Alternative Arrangement’. The UNC also decided to oppose chief minister O Ibobi Singh and other personalities who are anti-Nagas gracing the Orange Festival slated for next month in Tamenglong. The UNC has also issued notice to all the Naga churches in Manipur to devote a two-day prayer on December 8 and 9 for the early completion of the ongoing Indo-Naga peace talks. All the offerings in cash and in kind offered during these two days prayer programme should be entrusted to a particular church to take care of it, the UNC source said.
UNC along with Naga tribal organisations in its ‘consultative meeting’ cum advent Christmas at Chakpikarong in Chandel district have taken four resolutions on Tuesday.
Sources said the first resolution has been to jointly submit an urgent memorandum to the government of India by the UNC and the Naga tribe organisations to ‘complete’ the ongoing Indo-Naga peace talks at the earliest. Another resolution is to oppose tooth and nail to the construction of the multi-purpose project at Chakpi River in Chandel district. The third resolution is that the 2013 seed sowing festival of the Nagas, the Lui-Ngai-Ni be celebrated in Chandel district and the last resolution has been that all the Nagas should not welcome Manipur chief minister O Ibobi Singh and his ‘followers’ gracing the Orange Festival, the sources added.
“Personalities who are anti-Nagas should not be entertained in Naga areas and people like Ibobi Singh and his puppets who have been the strong advocate against the Nagas should be opposed by all the Nagas in Naga areas,” said the UNC leaders in the consultative meeting today, according to the sources, while adding, “For a long, long time the government have been neglecting the tribal people and the hill districts of Manipur but now the much-talked unity shows by organising functions will not do.” The UNC leaders also stated, “It is too late now; the tribal people cannot be appeased now by all these cosmetic shows and stage-dramas.” The UNC leaders however said, “We welcome the spirit of festival pertaining to the Orange Festival.”
Meanwhile, the UNC presented ‘small gifts’ to all the Naga tribe presidents of the Chandel district during today’s advent Christmas.

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India-A to fight Manipur in final – E-Pao.net

India-A to fight Manipur in finalE-Pao.netImphal, November 28 2012: After winning their respective semi final matches today, India–B (Manipur) and India–A is all set to clash for the champion's trophy tomorrow in the final of the 6th Manipur Po…

India-A to fight Manipur in final
E-Pao.net
Imphal, November 28 2012: After winning their respective semi final matches today, India–B (Manipur) and India–A is all set to clash for the champion's trophy tomorrow in the final of the 6th Manipur Polo International organised by Manipur Horse Riding …

ATSUM highlights woes of tribal people – E-Pao.net

ATSUM highlights woes of tribal peopleE-Pao.netImphal, November 28 2012: The newly revived All Tribal Students' Union, Manipur (ATSUM) has apprised the government of Manipur to address issues pertaining to tribal people of Manipur and the hill dist…

ATSUM highlights woes of tribal people
E-Pao.net
Imphal, November 28 2012: The newly revived All Tribal Students' Union, Manipur (ATSUM) has apprised the government of Manipur to address issues pertaining to tribal people of Manipur and the hill districts. The apex tribal students' body of Manipur in …

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MC Thoiba’s Kumudini at Nandikar National Theatre Fest – E-Pao.net

MC Thoiba's Kumudini at Nandikar National Theatre FestE-Pao.netImphal, November 28 2012: Banian Repertory Theatre's critically acclaimed Manipuri playKumudini is among 19 plays selected for the 29th Nandikar National Theatre Festival to be held…

MC Thoiba's Kumudini at Nandikar National Theatre Fest
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Imphal, November 28 2012: Banian Repertory Theatre's critically acclaimed Manipuri playKumudini is among 19 plays selected for the 29th Nandikar National Theatre Festival to be held from December 16 to 25 this year at the Academy of Fine Arts in Kolkata.

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Govt order upsets Panchayat body – E-Pao.net

Govt order upsets Panchayat bodyE-Pao.netImphal, November 28 2012: Manipur State Panchayat Parishad has reportedly expressed resentment against a recent order by the Government of Manipur that curtails administrative powers of the local bodies. Address…

Govt order upsets Panchayat body
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Imphal, November 28 2012: Manipur State Panchayat Parishad has reportedly expressed resentment against a recent order by the Government of Manipur that curtails administrative powers of the local bodies. Addressing a press conference at Manipur …
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GPS in PDS Vehicles

MNS:- Installation of Global Positioning System (GPS) sets had been taken up for implementation in 11th Five Year Plan on pilot basis in States of Tamil Nadu and Chhattisgarh for tracking the movement of vehicles transporting Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS) commodities. This information was given by the Minister of State (IC) for Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution Prof. K.V.Thomas in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
The Minister said that State Government of Tamil Nadu, who have implemented the scheme in two districts, have reported that it has helped in the quantities of foodgrains allotted from Food Corporation of India (FCI) to the intended godowns reaching without diversion; created moral fear among those involved in transportation of PDS items; enabled tracking the movement of vehicles carrying PDS items at short notice and avoided delays in transportation. State Government of Chhattisgarh has intimated that after installation of GPS sets in trucks transporting TPDS commodities, they are reaching their destination properly and no irregularities have since been found.
Prof. Thomas said that in view of the feedback received from these State Governments, it has been decided to extend this scheme to all the States/UTs. This Department had taken up a pilot scheme on Computerization of TPDS Operations to be implemented in 3 districts of 4 States i.e. Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Chhattisgarh and Delhi. As reported by these States, digitization of databases and computerization of supply- chain management have been completed in Delhi and Chhattisgarh. In Andhra Pradesh, entire ration card database has been digitized and supply-chain computerization is in progress.
In the State of Assam, work of digitization of databases is being undertaken. Another scheme for Smart Card based delivery of essential commodities is being undertaken on pilot basis in Chandigarh UT and Haryana. In the State of Haryana, the project has been implemented in 4 blocks whereas in Chandigarh UT, it has been completed in 13 Fair Price Shops (FPS). These pilot schemes are proposed to be subsumed under the Plan Scheme on End-to-end Computerization of TPDS Operations, which is being implemented in all States/UTs.

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Develop Tousem-Haflong Road

DIMAPUR, Nov 28 NNN: The Zeliangrong Students Union, Delhi (ZSUD) and the Zeliangrong Welfare Association Delhi (ZWAD) have said the early completion of the Tousem-Haflong road will heap a great relief to the villagers in the area. The two organisations then appealed all concerns to render their yeomen services to the ongoing work in the Tousem-Haflong road.
ZSUD and ZWAD then said the ongoing Tousem-Haflong Road construction is a highly commendable effort of Tousem people who have been yearning for a motorable road to connect their villages with the outside world for a long time. Voluntary funding by well-wishers and the decision of the poor villagers to render their labour free of cost towards the project is a reflection of the beautiful interface of humanity and the irrefutable resilience of the underprivileged locals, they added. “An agrarian community prioritizing manual road construction to their agricultural livelihood to help in finishing the construction of the road before Christmas 2012 is one of the biggest sacrifices one can ask. Even more laudable is the able leadership provided by Mr. Armstrong Pame, IAS (SDO, Taosem, Tamenglong, Manipur) in overseeing the raising of funds and the logistics of labour and the constructions machinery. Untold hardships of the people of Tousem have largely fueled this campaign mode venture to bring forth the fruits of development,” the ZSUD and ZWAD stated.
According to the two Delhi based Zeliangrong organisations, undertaking such a monumental public undertaking to construct a road in the conflict ridden hills without the help of the government has many challenges. Shortage of fund, technical experts, labours and medical care are some of the pressing issues challenging this venture. “However, we are of the strong opinion that notwithstanding the above issues and challenges the road construction will surely see the completion by the due date, i.e. December 15, 2012. But this noble plan and aspirations of the people would not materialize if the local people do not extend their support and cooperation,” the ZSUD and ZWAD stated.
“Therefore, ZWAD and ZSUD ardently appeal to all concern: the people of Tamenglong, Zeliangrong civil society, Naga civil society and the Naga ‘National Workers’ to also kindly extend their help whether in cash or kind and moral support in realizing the early completion of this noble effort so that Tamenglong and its people can move out from the tag of the most backward district. Further we also appeal to all the Naga Organizations to refrain from imposing any kind of tax,” they stated.
Early completion of this road will definitely give the people better access to healthcare, education, trade and commerce which the people have been missing for a long time and go a long way in accelerating economic development of the region. We extend our sincere wishes and success to all the people involved in this noble venture, the two Delhi based Zeliangrong students’ bodies said today.

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