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“Nehru, Children and Science” to be held in Imphal: The Nehruvian

IMPHAL, November 23: With the initiative of The Nehruvian, an event called “Nehru, Children and Science” will be held on November 24 around 2 p.m. at S.V. Gatewell School, Haotal, Pangei, Manipur,

IMPHAL, November 23: With the initiative of The Nehruvian, an event called “Nehru, Children and Science” will be held on November 24 around 2 p.m. at S.V. Gatewell School, Haotal, Pangei, Manipur, said a press release.

Nehru with children (Photo courtesy: Times Content)

It said, the event is organised by S. V. Gatewell School and it will highlight the relationship of the first Prime Minister of India Jawaharlal Nehru with children and science, and will be followed by an interactive session with the founder of The Nehruvian, Ningombam Bupenda Meitei.

The event is said to be graced by Dr. Th. Meinya, Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha and Professor N. Rajmohan Singh, Department of Chemistry, Manipur University, and N. Dinamani Singh, Principal of the school will also be a dignitary in the event, said the press release.

AR organizes Winter Sports, constructs Water Reservoir, initiates Pre Recruitment Rally

IMPHAL, November 21: 12 BIHAR of 9 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR(S) and Th. Brachandra Singh football Academy organised Winter Sports on November 19 to felicitate

Kangleipak Winter Sports Cup

IMPHAL, November 21: 12 BIHAR of 9 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR(S) and Th. Brachandra Singh football Academy organised Winter Sports on November 19 to felicitate the sports and festive season of Kangleipak with the theme of “Let’s play for love and peace” welcoming the Sangai festival, said a press release by PRO, IGAR (South).

It said, a football match was played between the teams of 12 BIHAR and TBSFA followed by a polo match played between Manipur Police and Khurai polo team, and the polo match was inaugurated in a traditional manner by the president and the chief guest with various cultural programmes.

The matches were attended by Brig. V.T. Mathew, Commander 9 Sector Assam Rifles and S. Manglemjao, IPS, IG of Manipur Police as the president and chief guest, while Commanding Officer, 12^th Battalion The Bihar Regiment and L. Bhagaton Singh, Project Director, LDA Manipur were the guests of honour, said the press release.

It said, trophies and medals were awarded to both the teams of polo and football by the president and chief guest for their enthusiastic participation in presence of an audience of around 300 people.

The newly constructed Water Reservoir at Langathel Village was inaugurated by the Commandant of 2 Assam Rifles(4)

Inauguration of the newly constructed Water Reservoir by the Commandant of 2 Assam Rifles at Langathel Village

Meanwhile, 2 Assam Rifles of 9 Sector Assam Rifles constructed a Water Reservoir at Langathel Village, as part of ongoing Assam Rifles Civic Action Projects, and the reservoir was inaugurated by the Commandant of 2 Assam Rifles on November 19, said the press release.

It said, the inauguration ceremony was attended by around 100 people wherein several representatives of civil administration including village Pradhan and local populace were present.

Moreover, 4 ASSAM of 26 Sector Assam Rifles organized a Pre Recruitment Rally to train the aspiring youth, which will continue for another three weeks at Moltuk, said the press release.

Aspiring youth attending pre recruitment rally organised at Moltuk by 4 ASSAM

Aspiring youth attending Pre Recruitment Rally at Moltuk

It said, a total of 25 candidates appeared for the Pre Recruitment Rally, and the documents of the individuals were checked and candidates were made to undergo physical and medical test in which all the candidates were shortlisted.

The event was initiated to divert the youth from anti national activities and further motivate the young generation to join the Armed Forces, said the press release.

Launching of an online global platform “The Nehruvian”

IMPHAL, November 21: Ningombam Bupenda Meitei, an author and a poet, founded The Nehruvian, an online global platform to bring news, articles, opinions and writings related to the philosophy and

IMPHAL, November 21: Ningombam Bupenda Meitei, an author and a poet, founded The Nehruvian, an online global platform to bring news, articles, opinions and writings related to the philosophy and ideas of the first Prime Minister of an independent India Jawaharlal Nehru and also of the Nehruvians from all over the world, said a press release.

It said, the website was launched in Imphal on November 19, the birthday of the former Prime Minister of India Indira Gandhi, who is also the daughter of Jawaharlal Nehru.

The platform aims to encourage the young minds, particularly from villages, hills and small towns of India, to express or share news related to Nehru and his ideals to make their voices heard across the globe, and to contribute the writings of scholars and thinkers of international repute on the life and work of Nehru in the context of today’s 21^st century India and the world. Moreover, it strongly encourages school students and specially-abled school students to write and express their views, opinions or articles so that the world comes to have a chance to read their writings, said the press release.

It said, school students can also write on their own handwriting in free style and send the photo scanned copy of their handwritten article or opinion to The Nehruvian.

The press release has stated that the founder of The Nehruvian, Ningombam Bupenda Meitei, is an alumnus of St. Stephen’s College, University of Delhi. He studied Physics and Philosophy, and any contact to The Nehruvian can be made via email: feedback@thenehruvian.com or can access its website: www.thenehruvian.com

Eclectic NorthEast celebrates its 9th anniversary

GUWAHATI, November 20: Eclectic NorthEast, the premier English magazine of the Northeast, celebrated its 9th anniversary and also launched the beta version of the Eclectic NorthEast website, at Guwahati Press

GUWAHATI, November 20: Eclectic NorthEast, the premier English magazine of the Northeast, celebrated its 9^th anniversary and also launched the beta version of the Eclectic NorthEast website, at Guwahati Press Club, said a press release.

It said, the Anniversary Special Issue was unfurled by the noted intellectual Prof. Udayan Misra of Indian Institute of Advanced Study, Shimla, and Tanushree Hazarika, Managing Director of Eclectic NorthEast, Nasreen Habib, Executive Editor of Eclectic NorthEast and several other prominent media persons from the region were present at the event.

Tanushree Hazarika spoke about the illustrious journey of Eclectic NorthEast, which carries news of all the eight states of the Northeast though based in Guwahati. She also spoke about the launch of the beta version of the Eclectic Northeast website and said about news to get updated every minute and as a monthly magazine is unable to keep up with the latest trends. She also spoke about ‘Eclectic Conversations’, a series to be conducted at various educational institutes addressing some of the most pressing issues of the region with active participation from students, said the press release.

It said, Nasreen Habib spoke about the November Anniversary Special Issue 2015, which featured 8 youth icons like Angarag Mahanta from Assam, Mary Kom from Manipur, and among others who dare everyone to dream for a changed world. She also spoke about highlighting individuals who are doing good work in the Northeast, be it someone famous or relatively unknown.

AR conducts interaction programme, AR Middle School celebrates Annual Sports Meet

IMPHAL, November 20: 24 Assam Rifles of 26 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) conducted an interaction with Women Society at Ril Ram Centre Village on November

24 Assam Rifles conducting interaction programme with Women Society at RRC Village

IMPHAL, November 20: 24 Assam Rifles of 26 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) conducted an interaction with Women Society at Ril Ram Centre Village on November 19, and women representatives of various organisations were present during the informative and fruitful interactive session, said a press release by PRO, IGAR (South).

It said, the women were briefed about the various women related welfare schemes and empowerment measures being undertaken by the government, focusing on safety of women, encouragement for the independent livelihood and awareness about the various laws recently enacted by the government.

The Women Society also commended various other projects being conducted by Assam Rifles for the society, and the function culminated with interaction of Women Society and Assam Rifles personnel followed by tea and snacks, said the press release.

Assam Rifles Middle School, Thoubal celebrated its Annual Sports Meet at Chaoyaima Higher Secondary School at Thoubal Ground (6)

Assam Rifles Middle School, Thoubal celebrating its Annual Sports Meet at Chaoyaima Higher Sec School at Thoubal Ground

Moreover, Assam Rifles Middle School, Thoubal, run by 2 Assam Rifles of 9 Sector Assam Rifles celebrated its Annual Sports Meet on November 16 and November 17 at Chaoyaima Higher Secondary School at Thoubal Ground, It said, the Annual Sports Meet was celebrated with full enthusiasm during which various events on sports were organised for the students of class one to eight in various categories, and winners in each category were awarded with medals and certificates by the Commandant of 2 Assam Rifles to boost the spirit of sportsman and competitive fervor amongst the students, said the press release.

It said, students and a school teacher of Thoubal who were part of National Integration Tour organised by the 2 Assam Rifles in the month of October from Thoubal to Delhi – Agra were presented with track suits sent as a gift by Lieutenant General Rajan Ravindran, General Officer Commanding, Delhi Area during the Tour.

Dynamic Manipur’s Inspiration Episode – 9 stresses need for environment protection

IMPHAL, November 20: Continuing its program to inspire the younger generation through motivating talks from the resource persons, Dynamic Manipur organized Inspiration episode – 9, a talk event at the Library and Information centre, Kakching with the theme “Environmental sustainability” on November 18, said a press release.

it said, Kamesh Salam, former president World Bamboo Organisation and founder World Bamboo day, RK Birjit, state co-ordinator of India Bird conservation Network and Dr. L Bijen Meetei, Junior Research officer, Directorate of Environment, Manipur stressed on the need for conserving the deteriorating environment through sustainable development as the resource persons.

The press release stated that Kamesh Salam said about Bamboo as a perennial grass which grows in every continent except Europe and Antarctica and is abundant in southern Asia, and added that there are about 255 varieties of bamboo and among 57 varieties in India, 44 are found in the northeast, and said that Manipur has abundant resource of bamboo with which the economy of the state could be strengthened.

It said, he emphasized on the need for rampant use of bamboo products in construction of houses, furniture and other items as bamboo is eco-friendly and conducive to protecting the degrading environment.

R.K. Birjit said about two potential bird species extinct for every half hour in the world due to change in the climatic condition, and explained about extinct of bird species due to climate change posed by human activities which gives a clear evidence of possible extinct of human beings from the mother earth after some years to come, said the press release.

It said, the event was organized by Dynamic Manipur with LRS INDIA, S.S. Electronics, Manipur Creations, Babina Diagnostics, The Classic Hotel, Imphal, Globizs Web Solutions, Shija Hospitals & Research Institute, HVS Constructions Materials Pvt. Ltd. as Sponsoring Partners while Green Biotech, CC Tea – The Sui Generis, MIMS, Manipur University, Korea Manipuri Association (KMA), Manipuri Association of Canada (MAC), North American Manipur Association (NAMA), Likla – Thangjam Agro Industries Pvt. Ltd., Imphal, WiseWorld Immigration & Education Consultants, Toronto, Canada as endorsing Partners, and WOL Media, Siroi Offset Printers, Thoubal, Globizs Web Solutions, Media Partners, E-pao, Impact TV, Manipur Times, The Peoples’ Chronicle supported the event as advertising, Printing and Technology Partners.

Meiteis in Bengaluru celebrate Ningol Chakkouba

BANGALURU, November 20: Manipuri Meitei Association Bangalore (MMAB) celebrated its 5th successive Ningol Chakkouba at Bangaluru on November 15, where almost three hundred people gathered, said a press release by

It said, the day began at 6 a.m. and winded up at 7 p.m., and the president gave a welcome speech and showed gratitude to Robert Naorem for presenting his designer fabrics to be presented to the lucky Ningol of the day.

Before the lunch was served, Wangmada Vol. IV, the annual magazine of MMAB was released in the presence of the guests, and in the post lunch, steel plates were gifted to all the Ningols, followed by a lucky draw to pick Ningol of the day, said the press release.

It said, the curtain of the day rolled down with few Manipuri songs performed by a band comprising of one of the committee members.

A great day to see Meitei Ningols donning in traditional attire and MMAB had been thankful to all the people for being a part of the Ningol Chakkouba celebration, said MMAB in the press release.

Wildcraft opens its showroom in Imphal

IMPHAL, November 19: Wildcraft has opened its new showroom in Imphal, in association with R and Sons Enterprises, Wangkhei Ningthem Pukhri Mapal, Imphal, said a press release. It said, the

IMPHAL, November 19: Wildcraft has opened its new showroom in Imphal, in association with R and Sons Enterprises, Wangkhei Ningthem Pukhri Mapal, Imphal, said a press release.

It said, the opening of the new showroom will cater the needs for adventure lovers and travel enthusiast in the state, and all range of Wildcraft products will be made available in the new showroom, which will be a one stop shop for all adventure and fashion item at the best price on offer.

The opening ceremony was held at the first floor of Yaima Buliding, Wangkhei Cross Road near Wangkhei Bus Terminus, and it was attended by Kangujam Mangi Singh, ex-director of Planning Department, Government of Manipur as president, and Nameirakpam Chingkheinganba, the youngest Indian to scale the peak of Mount Everest at the age of 16 years in 2013 presided as chief guest in the function, and the guest of honour was Diganta V. Gayan of Karigri Handloom & Crafts, Guwahati, said the press release.

It said, Retd. Addl. S.P. Ksh. Jarma Singh was also present during the function as special invitee, along with Wildcrafts official and North East in-charge Sapandan Barthakur.

Wildcraft, Imphal will offer introductory discounts of upto 10 percent on range of bags and backpacks and winter wear during the Sangai Festival, followed by bringing up many adventure gear brands like Coleman, Sevylor, CamelBak, Leatherman and Nike fitness equipments in the coming months by R and Sons Enterprises, said the press release.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2015/11/wildcraft-opens-its-showroom-in-imphal/

Ningol Chakouba celebration at Pune by UMCF

PUNE, November 15: United Manipur Christian Fellowship (UMCF), Pune Maharashtra celebrated Ningol Chakhouba with the view to preserve the rich cultural tradition of Manipur, and people from different communities came together under one platform to show the unity of the people of Manipur, said a press release by UMCF.

It said, special prayer for Ningol in the idea of empowering women in the society, peace and prosperity of Manipur and to bring back the unity among all the people living in Manipur were observed, followed by presentation of small token of love as gift to all Ningols was done.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2015/11/ningol-chakouba-celebration-at-pune-by-umcf/

Assam Rifles celebrates Ningol Chakouba

IMPHAL, November 15: 40 Assam Rifles of 9 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) celebrated Ningol Chakouba festival at Singjamei post on November 13, said a

Ningol Chakouba Celebration at Singjamei post by 40 Assam Rifles

IMPHAL, November 15: 40 Assam Rifles of 9 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) celebrated Ningol Chakouba festival at Singjamei post on November 13, said a press release by PRO, IGAR (South).

It said, on the day, married sisters and daughters were invited to parental house for the grand festival, and 30 women of Singjamei Chinga Nupi Lup clad in traditional attire attended the event with their children.

The celebration was an act to make a good platform for increasing mutual trust and confidence between the Assam Rifles and civil population, said the press release.

It said, the women who attended the celebration were served with lunch and presented gifts, followed by extending CSD facilities, and the event was appreciated by all the nearby locals around Singjamei post.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2015/11/assam-rifles-celebrates-ningol-chakouba/

AR apprehends a woman UG cadre, distributes Solar Lights

IMPHAL November 15: Troops of the 24 Assam Rifles of 26 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) apprehended one woman cadre of UNLF at Khudengthabi check

IMPHAL November 15: Troops of the 24 Assam Rifles of 26 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) apprehended one woman cadre of UNLF at Khudengthabi check post on November 10, said a press release by PRO, IGAR (South)

It said, the woman was travelling in a Maruti Van bearing Registration Number MN 01A 7265 and heading towards Imphal, and she was identified as SS No 2345, Pvt Miss Suny alias Thadoi, 22, daughter of Mutun Singh of Oinam, PS – Nambol, District – Bishnupur. One Mobile phone and a Voter identity card were recovered from her possession and she has been handed over to the Moreh Police Station along with the recovered items, said the press release.

24 Assam Rifles conducts lecture on Swachh Bharat Abhiyan at RRC village

In another day, 24 Assam Rifles of 26 Sector Assam Rifles organised a lecture on “Swachh Bharat Abhiyan” at Ril Ram Centre Village on November 13, said the press release.

It said, the lecture was emphasized on maintaining a clean atmosphere and adverse effect of littering and spitting were highlighted in local language to make them understand better. The programme was attended by 65 villagers including women and children of Ril Ram Centre Village, the event culminated with a pledge to be a part of the ongoing campaign for a healthy tomorrow.

45 Assam Rifles distributes Solar Lights to the village community of Takhel village

Moreover, 45 Assam Rifles of 9 Sector Assam Rifles distributed Solar Lights to the village community of Takhel village under Sawombung Sub-division in Imphal East district as part of the Assam Rifles Civic Action Project on November 14, said the press release.

It said, the project will facilitate the electrification of streets in the village and give the village a secure environment during the night.

The Solar Lights were handed over by Second-in-command of 45 Assam Rifles to the village community of Takhel in a ceremony organised at the village, and the ceremony was attended by the Zila Parishad member T. Ratan Singh, Village Pradhan T.S. Priyo Devi and Social worker Y. Gautam Singh along with the local club members, said the press release.

MSAD says Children’s Day is not for AFSPA implemented region of NE India

NEW DELHI, November 15: The day of November 14 reminds us as the “Children’s Day” and educates the people what Nehru had done for the people of the northeast region.

NEW DELHI, November 15: The day of November 14 reminds us as the “Children’s Day” and educates the people what Nehru had done for the people of the northeast region. However, from Nehru to Narendra Modi, all the Prime Ministers of India have committed to impose Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) 1958 in the region and have been exploiting people under this law, said Manipur Student’s Association Delhi (MSAD) in a press release.

MSAD further stated in the press release that Narendra Modi has been travelling around the world and busy in meeting across the Indian Diaspora communities but he has no time to meet Irom Sharmila Chanu, which eventually has shown the hypocritic nature of the rulers of the Indian state without an exception.

In the parliamentary debate on August 23, 1956, Nehru made a statement like “I should like the house to remember that they should look at this in the larger context of our general policy in these areas, not only in Naga Hills but in the NEFA (Arunachal Pradesh) and neighboring areas. Many of these areas were for the first time brought under some kind of administration during the last six to eight years” (Nehru’s speech: 1953-57: 490), said the press release.

It said, the statement had shown that Nehru was not only interested in the Naga Hills but wanted a ‘general policy’ for all areas in the Northeast. He further said, “We had to send some of our forces with rifles and we did it without fuss. But we proceeded slowly, because we had the object of winning them over and not merely crushing them. We had of course to shoot some because they shot at us.” He added, “Our instruction is that patience must be exercised because we want to win over these people, but make it clear to the hostile that a person who used his gun against us will be met with gun and army can’t be withdrawn” (Nehru’s speech: August 23, 1956).

Nehru had already presumed that the State was at war with the people of the region and it reflected the content of India’s general policies in the region at that time. Nehru’s mind and attitude towards the region could be understood from the statement he made on August 23, 1956, which was two years before AFSPA was passed in 1958, said the press release.

MSAD also stated in the press release that AFSPA is one of the most draconian legislations made by Nehru as a Prime Minister of India in 1958 as a gift to the racially different people of India to suppress and oppress the mind and body of the people as a bondage to the martial law.

November 14 is a day which is not meant to be a day of celebration for the children where sweets are distributed, instead it is the day for condolence as to remember the architect of AFSPA which has been producing thousands of widows, orphanages, survivor of rapes, disappearances and killing of people, said MSAD in the press release.

Club Muzik to host a rock music concert at Oinam

IMPHAL, November 11: Club Muzik will be hosting a rock music concert at Oinam on November 14, which is a tribute to Richie Nongthombam, who was deceased in 2014, said

IMPHAL, November 11: Club Muzik will be hosting a rock music concert at Oinam on November 14, which is a tribute to Richie Nongthombam, who was deceased in 2014, said a press release.

It said, Richie was a big fan of rock music and a guitarist as well, and the tribute is a mark of respect to his love for music.

All together 11 bands will be performing at the concert which includes Crush N Burn, Dominix, Morning View, Akaxia, Bitter Symphony, Cleave, Pendulum Swing, Eros, Red Devils, The Wishess and Pariah of Paradise, said the press release.

It said, the event is organised by the Organising Committee of Among the Stars in association with the Progressive Youth Association of Oinam and financially sponsored by the friends and families of Richie Nongthombam.

Club Muzik has requested all to attain the show by the talented rock bands of the state at Oinam Kangjeibung and also requested all the media houses to cover the event, said the press release.

MSAD and DAMMS condemn the killing of Muhammad Hasmad Ali

NEW DELHI, November 11: Manipur Students’ Association of Delhi (MSAD) strongly condemned the killing of Muhammad Hasmad Ali alias Babu of Keirao Makting Awang Leikai, said a press release. It

NEW DELHI, November 11: Manipur Students’ Association of Delhi (MSAD) strongly condemned the killing of Muhammad Hasmad Ali alias Babu of Keirao Makting Awang Leikai, said a press release.

It said, such culture of killing based on false allegation persists in Manipur because of State government’s lack of concern and inability to bring justice to the victim on time.

MSAD has also condemned the lathi charge by police and atrocities against the people who were demanding justice for Md Hasmad Ali, and moreover MSAD has strongly condemned the media groups such as Hundustan Times and New York Times for their alleged linking with the unfortunate incident with Dadri lynching and incident of killing due to beef eating in Manipur. Media should not try to politicize the incident with beef politics, said MSAD in the press release.

It said, MSAD condoled the death of Muhammad Hasmad Ali, and demanded the government to take immediate action against the culprits and bring justice to Muhammad Hasmad Ali.

Meanwhile, Delhi Association of Manipur Muslim Students (DAMMS) has also appealed the state government to bring out solutions regarding the incident as soon as possible, said the press release.

It said, state government is still silent even after New York Times had published a news regarding the recent killing of Headmaster Hasmad Ali.

State government is also following the so called ‘Uniform Civil Code’ with the rise in communalism and killing of people for consuming beef in India, stated DAMMS in the press release.

Korea Manipuri Association celebrates Ningol Chakouba

SOUTH KOREA, November 9, 2015. Ningol Chakouba cum Get Together 2015 of Korea Manipuri Association was held at a Pension house at Nongin, on November 8, said a press release

SOUTH KOREA, November 9, 2015. Ningol Chakouba cum Get Together 2015 of Korea Manipuri Association was held at a Pension house at Nongin, on November 8, said a press release by Korea Manipuri Association (KMA).

It said, Ningols of KMA were served with several delicious foods cooked by Pibas, followed by presentation of gift items to the Ningols by the younger Pibas with blessings from the Ningols.

The gathering with a dinner was started on November 7 evening, along with a long discussion to strengthen KMA regarding its role in engaging with social activities back home, said the press release.

It said, KMA and its members have contributed over 1 lac INR toward the various activities in Manipur in 2015, and one of the major contribution was on Manipur flood relief efforts, for which KMA has donated about 90 Thousands INR.

In 2016, KMA is looking forward to celebrate many gathering like Ningol Chakouba festival, and moreover, KMA is looking to engage with more social activities by closely working with few social organizations of Manipur.

DAMMS appeals state govt. to look into the matter of MOBC scholarship

NEW DELHI, November 6: Every people or community in Manipur are fighting for their own benefit without even respecting and considering the needs for others, said a press release by

NEW DELHI, November 6: Every people or community in Manipur are fighting for their own benefit without even respecting and considering the needs for others, said a press release by Delhi Association of Manipur Muslim Students (DAMMS).

It said, the leaders of the state have failed to see the issue as if there is no law and order in the state, and many of the students do not get scholarships given by the Minorities and Other Backward Classes (MOBC) department.

Local papers have published about the scholarship money being taken by some persons illegally but no action has been taken up by the state government to investigate the matter, and it seems that the Chief Minister is neglecting the Muslim community of Manipur, stated DAMMS in the press release.

It said, DAMMS has appealed the concern authority to look into the matter seriously irrespective of any caste or community.

Assam Rifles apprehended a UG cadre, conducted an Ex-Servicemen meet

IMPHAL, November 6: Troops of the 16 Assam Rifles of 10 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) apprehended a PLA/RPF cadre from Keibi Makhai Leikai on

IMPHAL, November 6: Troops of the 16 Assam Rifles of 10 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) apprehended a PLA/RPF cadre from Keibi Makhai Leikai on November 5 in an operation in general area of Keibi village, said a press release by PRO, IGAR (South).

It said, the apprehended person was identified as No. 2089, Batch No. 02 of 2007, Athokpam Naoba alias Naren, 25, son of Athokpam Ibohanbi Singh from Keibi Kumuda, P.O. Lamlong, P.S. Sagolmang, Imphal East district.

Four live rounds of 7.62mm were recovered from his possession and he has been handed over to Sagolmang Police Station along with the recovered items, said the press release.

Meanwhile, 40 Assam Rifles of 9 Sector Assam Rifles conducted an Ex-Servicemen meet at Singjamei COB on the same day at 10 a.m.

It said, the meet was conducted with an aim to apprise the Ex-servicemen about the various schemes being provided by the Central and State Governments for their welfare, to provide a platform to the ex-servicemen to project their problems and to suggest appropriate solutions for the same.

The meet was participated by 72 ex-servicemen and inaugurated by Officiating Commander, HQ 9 Sector Assam Rifles, said the press release.

Students’ organisations warn two schools of Jiribam to shut down

JIRIBAM, November 6: AMSU, MSF, DESAM and KSA have strongly condemned the improper conduct of the two schools of Jiribam sub-division, Jiribam Model High School , Chandrapur and Blooming Flower

JIRIBAM, November 6: AMSU, MSF, DESAM and KSA have strongly condemned the improper conduct of the two schools of Jiribam sub-division, Jiribam Model High School , Chandrapur and Blooming Flower Children Foundation English School, Kalinagar, said a joint press release by the students’ organisations.

It said, the two schools declared holiday on November 4 and November 5 without any prior notice, and the students’ organisations have taken the matter seriously and warned to shut down the schools until a negotiation is made between the authorities of the two schools and the students’ organisation.

MSAD stands with Irom Sharmila to repeal AFSPA

NEW DELHI, November 6: No Indian Governments in the last 57 years in India, including the present Narendra Modi government, have heeded to the people’s demand to repeal the oppressive

NEW DELHI, November 6: No Indian Governments in the last 57 years in India, including the present Narendra Modi government, have heeded to the people’s demand to repeal the oppressive military instrument of the Indian state called the Armed Forces Special Powers Act. Narendra Modi, his predecessors and Indian government officials do not bother even to meet Irom Sharmila, who has been fasting for the last 15 years to repeal this Act, showing the undemocratic and colonial characters of the Indian state, said a press release by Manipur Students’ Association Delhi (MSAD).

Students participating in Delhi Demonstration in Solidarity for entering 16 years of Hunger strike by Irom Sharmila

MSAD has stated in the press release that this year’s November 5 has added another year to Irom Sharmila’s resistance against the martial law and culture of impunity enjoyed by the Indian armed forces under the power of AFSPA. In the ‘Indian sub-continent’, Indian state indulges in crimes against humanity and Sharmila uses her body as the weapon in the fight against the inhuman and draconian Act and becomes a political prisoner. To recall, the immediate spark of her steadfast hunger strike was the Malom massacre by the Indian soldiers in Manipur that killed ten civilians, including women and children on November 2, 2000.

The Armed Forces Special Powers Act is a notorious instrument of State terrorism, humiliations, prolonged detentions, tortures, killings, destructions, traumas, deprivations and disturbances; the logical culmination is unrestraint widespread culture of impunity by the state forces. This Act serves the agenda of creating a category of suspects and ‘disturbed areas’ to be oppressed at will; to suppress democratic voices against oppressive political regimes, exploitative market forces and destructive projects. The Act is symptomatic of an undeclared war trajectory superimposed on a category of subjected people, whose political aspirations and democratic rights are marginalized in the name of India’s security. The brutality of the colonial rule that British India had faced in the 1940s is what we are experiencing under a different political jargon called ‘disturbed areas, added MSAD in the press release.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2015/11/msad-stands-with-irom-sharmila-to-repeal-afspa/

NEFIS organizes a Candle Light vigil in solidarity with Irom Sharmila’s heroic struggle

NEW DELHI, November 6: North-East Forum for International Solidarity (NEFIS) organized a Candle Light vigil on November 5, to mark the 15th year of Irom Sharmila’s hunger strike against Armed Forces

NEW DELHI, November 6: North-East Forum for International Solidarity (NEFIS) organized a Candle Light vigil on November 5, to mark the 15^th year of Irom Sharmila’s hunger strike against Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA), said a press release by NEFIS.

It said, a huge presence of North East people as well as students from other parts of the country was there during the candle light vigil at Vishwavidyalaya Metro station in solidarity with Irom Sharmila’s heroic struggle.

It is to be noted that on November 2, 2000, a terrible tragedy shook the state of Manipur when 10 civilians were shot dead by paramilitary forces at a local bus-stop in Malom, Manipur. Among the deceased was an 18-year old National Bravery Award winner. The massacre triggered angry protests across Manipur and led to Irom Sharmila on her epic fast a few days later.

Justice, however, continues to be denied in the case of the Malom massacre and many other such cases. Meanwhile, Irom Sharmila continues to be heckled by cases filed against her and periodic arrests. NEFIS has hence pledged to take forward the nation-wide struggle against the draconian and anti-people Armed Forces Special Powers Act, said the press release.

It said, NEFIS also condemns the recent Meghalaya High Court’s recommendation to implement this black act in the Garo hills area and demands that AFSPA should be repealed at the earliest from all states, thereby ending the miseries of the people.