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Dynamic Manipur’s Inspiration Workshop on Media- career outlook and society building held

Mediapersons are social engineers – Dr. Ibomcha IMPHAL, July 5: Media persons are social engineers as teachers are human engineers. In the present social fabric, media can play a

Mediapersons are social engineers – Dr. Ibomcha

IMPHAL, July 5: Media persons are social engineers as teachers are human engineers. In the present social fabric, media can play a pivotal role in building a good society. Media has a magical influence in good governance, improving healthcare delivery system, streamlining public distribution system and empowering the masses in this knowledge-based society. A good nation without a good media system is a distant dream, said Dr. Aribam Ibomcha Sharma, News Editor and Regional News Unit Head, All India Radio, Imphal.

While delivering his speech as resource person on the topic ‘Role of Media in Nation Building and Career Avenues in Media’ during the Inspiration Episode-8 (IE-8) organized under the tutelage of Dynamic Manipur on the theme ‘Media – Career outlook and Society building‘ held at MIMS, Manipur University today, AIR News Editor Dr A Ibomcha Sharma said that media persons, being the professionals of an important pillar of democracy, are now needed as journalists, public relations executives, spin doctors, information managers, content creators and also in academic avenues in different capacities.

“The demand will be on the rise and it has to, in line with the changing paradigm of telecommunication, trade, tourism and other transformations in many fields of social life. However, the demand at the global job market of media is par excellent product and grooming such professionals is not an easy thing”, he said.

Since Media plays the role of a watchdog in society who always manages to highlight the errors of Politicians, Judiciary and executives through constructive criticism, Media itself is supposed to render its service to the society sincerely to avoid trust deficit. Otherwise the sanctity of the media professionals would be maligned.

While quoting former Indian president Dr APJ Abdul Kalam’s line “When you salute your profession, you need not salute anybody; when you pollute your profession, you need to salute everybody”, he said that every professional, may be doctors, engineers, journalists or IAS officers, need to serve the people with sincerity and dedication to win public respect. When they pollute their professions with personal profit oriented motive, they will not get public respect.

Impact TV Chief Editor Yumnam Rupachandra spoke on how a responsible media can help bring about major change in society and how you can become a responsible journalist.

He said that media influences people to help the people to bring about a better society. It plays a vital role in strengthening democracy, keeping the people well informed. Being a journalist is one of the noble professions as journalists serve people from top to bottom. When there is no elected opposition in a government, media effectively takes the role of opposition to criticize and brakes the wrong policies of the government.

Senior journalist. Editor-in-Chief of Impact TV Yumnam Rupachandra is a former correspondent of The Statesman and Seven Sisters Post. He is a fellow National Press Foundation (DC Washington, Alumni IVLP (US State Dept) and SRDM awardee World Bank.

Khelen Thokchom, Special Correspondent of Telegraph, national daily said that mainstream Indian media is losing its objectivity due to extensive commercialization of the news business. Editors have little role in deciding editorial contents in contradictory to what the editors are supposed to do with young CEOs dictating terms on what the readers want. It is because of this that instead of carrying a picture or story of a poor and pathetic farmer on the verge of suicide, editors are opting for pictures of celebrities like Aishwarya Rai or hospitalization of another well known actor.

Concerned about the increasing trend of ‘paid news’ in the state, the senior journalist said that such trend will lead to trust deficit on the part of the journalists and malign the profession. When journalists are under the hands of a few powerful, how can they bring about a dynamic change in society by revealing the malpractices of the people in power. People generally believe what the journalists expressed through their pen. When the mouth of the journalists is shut up with money, they cannot highlight the news what the people need most.

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.

As advertising, Printing and Technology Partners, WOL Media, Siroi Offset Printers, Thoubal, Globizs Web Solutions, Media Partners, E-pao, Impact TV, Manipur Times, The Peoples’ Chronicle supported the event.

Video recordings of IE-8 will be later shared at Youtube.

Sincerely,

Dr. N. Jiten Singh

Chief Coordinator, Dynamic Manipur

https://www.facebook.com/DynamicManipur

Email: dynamic.manipur@gmail.com

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Dynamic Manipur’s Inspiration episode 8 announcement

Press Release: Dynamic Manipur’s Inspiration Episode 8 on “Media – Career Outlook and Society Building” Dynamic Manipur is organizing Inspiration Episode 8 on June 28, 2015. Theme: Media

Press Release: Dynamic Manipur’s Inspiration Episode 8 on “Media – Career Outlook and Society Building”

Dynamic Manipur is organizing Inspiration Episode 8 on June 28, 2015.

Theme: Media – Career Outlook and Society Building

Date & Time: June 28, 2015 (Sunday), 11:30 AM to 3:30 PM

Venue: Lecture Hall 1, MIMS, Manipur University

Program Schedule

Programme Schedule

11:30 AM – 11:45 AM – Registration
11:45 AM – 12:00 AM – DM Introduction
12:00 AM – 12:55 PM – Yumnam Rupachandra, Editor-in-Chief, Impact TV
12:55 AM – 01:15 PM – Group Photo followed by Tea Break
01:15 PM – 02:10 PM – Khelen Thockchom, Special Correspondence, The Telegraph
02:10 PM – 03:05 PM – Aribam Ibomcha Sharma, IIS, News Editor & Head Regional News Unit, AIR Imphal
03:05 PM – 03:30 PM – Open Discussion

Registration Forms Available at (No registration fee)

1) Naoba Restaurant, RIMS Road, Near Sky Hospitals, Imphal

2) Globizs Web Solutions, Konung Mamang New Checkon Road, Imphal

3) WOL Media, Jupiter Yambem Centre, Paona International Market, Imphal

4) ManipurTimes, Tanuushri Enterprise Building, Opp: Hicham Yaicham Pat, Moirangkhom, Imphal

5) Kangla Printers, Governor Road, Imphal

6) Siroi Offset Printers, Thoubal Keithel

Sponsoring Partners

LRS INDIA

S. Electronics

Manipur Creations

Babina Diagnostics

The Classic Hotel, Imphal

Globizs Web Solutions

Shija Hospitals & Research Institute

HVS Constructions Materials Pvt. Ltd.

Endorsing Partners

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

Advertising, Printing and Technology Partners

WOL Media

Siroi Offset Printers, Thoubal

Globizs Web Solutions

Media Partners

E-pao

Impact TV

Manipur Times

The Peoples’ Chronicle

The motive behind this episode is to provide career outlook and perspective of media and mass communication and its role in society building through the personal experience and knowledge sharing by the resource persons. We sincerely believe that such inspirational talks will provide the participants the much needed source of inspiration to understand the scope of media in society and those interested to opt Media and Mass communication as their choices.

The Dynamic Manipur (DM) society aims at promoting and nurturing the concept of dynamic change by inspiring the youths, stirring the minds of thinkers and spurring the actions of the entire population toward uplifting of Manipur.

More on dynamicmanipur.org and fb.com/DynamicManipur

Sincerely yours,

(Dr. N. Jiten Singh)

Chief Coordinator, Dynamic Manipur

Ojhana Maheiroi Phuba Amasung Maheiroi Lupna Ojhabu Phuba (in Manipuri Language)

OJHANA MAHEIROI FUBA AMASUNG MAHEIROI LUPNA OJHADU FUBA PRESS STATEMENT (1) Ojhana maheiroi henjinna fuba aranba thouongni. Masi meeyamna yafam thokte. Ojha adugi mathakta maheiloisang aduna amasung mari leinaba law

OJHANA MAHEIROI FUBA AMASUNG MAHEIROI LUPNA OJHADU FUBA
PRESS STATEMENT

(1) Ojhana maheiroi henjinna fuba aranba thouongni. Masi meeyamna yafam thokte. Ojha adugi mathakta maheiloisang aduna amasung mari leinaba law gi authority na cheirak pifam thok-ee. Maheiloisang aduna ojha adugi maral kupsinduna thamlabadi maheiloisang adugi mathakta thabak paikhatpa tai. Ojhadugi thouong adu yaningde haiduna maheiroi lup amana yaningdaba ootpa amasung ojha adu cheirak fanghallu haibagi khollao laoba khongjang changsinba toufam thokpa thoudangni.

(2) Karigumba maheiroi lup amana Yaol gi lup amagi front oiragadi, aduga lup aduna yaolgi damak lepliba oirabadi, adugumba yaol gi pandam adu maheiroi lup aduna kaothoktaba fei. Yaol gi fidam manungda maheiroi lup asi yaol gi poram (strategy) gidamak mathou touba kayat amani. Maheiroisinggi issue thanggatpa asi poram (long term) amasung pomit (tactics = casual short term) animak oigani. Pandamdi mee khomjinba amasung meesingdu yaolgi mangal pibani. Maheiroi lup amana asaobana maibunaraga Ojha phuraga mee lapthok-hankhrabadi, yeknaba henna masing henggat-hallabadi, pomitki asoiba (tactical errors) aduna mapum oiba Lup aduda sokkani. Maheiroi lup aduna Yaol gi Lup amagi front natladrambasu (democratic force ama oina meeyamgi amasung maheiroisinggi oiba democratic wafamsing pukhattuna khunnaisida kannaba kharadang puraknaba semgatlakpa maheiroi lup oiragadi) wakhallon amasung pandam asi yengle hairaga pomitna pandambu serannahandaba fei. Masi khngna maheiroi lupsingna mathou tougadabani.

Sd-
Campaign for Peace & Democracy (Manipur)
19th June, 2015.

DRCM – IRCS Chandel Mission 2015 Report

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Kuki Research Forum Reply to IMF’s Rejoinder : KuRF PR

Apropos the International Meitei Forum states stand-a rejoinder by Pu Ch. Birendra dated appearing in the 4th and 5th June, 2015 issues of The Sangai Express and other local dailies,

Apropos the International Meitei Forum states stand-a rejoinder by Pu Ch. Birendra dated appearing in the 4^th and 5^th June, 2015 issues of The Sangai Express and other local dailies, the Kuki Research Forum (KuRF) wishes to clear any whiff of resultant misconception on the intellectual credibility of KuRF that is bound to emanate from the level at which the ongoing public spate has further degenerated into one of personal attacks, name calling, wild invectives and innuendos.

The forum initially responded to Pu R.K Rajendro, President, International Meitei Forum’s incendiary, baseless, communal and exclusivist statements made in his inflammatory speech on ISTV dated 16th May 2015 as it appeared to the forum that the esteemed individual was attempting to incite communal passion based solely on wild and unfounded distortion of Kuki indigenity in the state of Manipur.

The KuRF is independent and guided by the vision of intellectual integrity and logic and stands for peaceful co-existence above all else. Irrational arguments or one that borders on violence does not find place in the forum. The forum generally does not comment on everything and from every individual or group that claim to espouse the cause of the Kukis. However, given the nature of IMF’s provocative and historically untenable statements, KuRF is obliged to issue its last reply/rejoinder for the introspection of IMF and discernment of the public.The forum call upon all esteemed readers, intellectuals, scholars, academicians, Political leaders and concerned citizens of the state to exercise their best judgment as to which of the two forums is attempting to sow seeds of communal hatred, parochial sentiments and disintegration of Manipur.

First, your salutary address with the words “D/Descendant of Immigrants” is in bad taste and the tone and tenor of your write up is rather conspicuous for the absolute lack of basic decency and factual veracity, normally expected in a civilized discourse, and not so much for the historical narrative. Through its brazen attack on Kuki-Chins, IMF exposes a total absence of both academic scholarship and dignified restraint.

The level of your discomfiture with KuRF reasoned response dated 1^st of June, 2015, has apparently overwhelmed you so much so that you have taken recourse to the all too familiar strategy of divide-and-strike, first by dividing the Kukis into New and Old as the British Colonial did and second, by amusing attempts at entangling the Naga community into this fruitless diatribe, the significance of which is not lost sight of.

In so far as the intra-ethnic relationship among consanguineous brothers viz., the so called Old and New Kukis are concerned, the KuRF is conscious of the apparent fragmentation between the two, but suffice to say here that the fundamentals (Stalk) are too strong not to withstand divisions (Barks) as in a family (Tree). It is but natural for siblings from a common parentage to evolve into nucleated families of their own which in no way repudiates their root. And, may it be noted that when push comes to shove, the identity will still find its hold as strong as ever. Historically, linguistically, socially and culturally they belong to Kuki-Chin family. There is no scientific or ethnographic basis for distinguishing between ‘Old’ and ‘New’ Kukis. The semantic, ‘Kuki’, if anything, binds both Old and New under one irrefutable identity and destiny.

The KuRF appreciates the latest statement of the IMF that ‘Meiteis and Nagas are indigenous people of Manipur’. The Manipur government was also contemplating at one point of time to make an official declaration that Meiteis and one particular community of Manipur are blood brothers. This is almost in line with what T.C. Hudson had said; “Meiteis, Kukis and Nagas are brothers.” Unlike IMF, the KuRF considers Meiteis, Nagas and Kukis as indigenous people of Manipur with significant affinities. The perceived ethnic ties between Naga and Meiteis are indeed a positive sign of historical milestone by scholars and intellectuals who transcends the mythological barriers to establish new and emerging genealogical findings on continuing basis. But these apparent gung-ho is surprisingly intermittent and situational as they are contextual to needs and nothing more. IMF’s policy of dividing tribals would lead to more anti-Meitei and anti-Manipur rhetoric’s, thereby causing irreparable damage to the tribals’ ties with the majority Meiteis. The IMF’s desperate attempt to divide the tribals is bound to be an exercise in futility. It is high time for the IMF to realize that Manipur is not mono-cultural but multi-cultural and multi-racial. The political problem that beset Manipur, then and now could be resolved only when policies and strategies reflect this diversity.
Why are the issue of Immigrants (Foreigners) and Nomads so dear to IMF and its tall leaders? Northeast India has been described as ‘one of the greatest migration routes of mankind’ (Barpujari: 1992. 35). Various ethnic groups came to Manipur from pre-historic times. The present ethnic groups of Manipur, viz., the Meiteis, the Naga tribes, the Kuki-Chin tribes and other Indian communities are the descendants of those migrating people. (H.S.Sharma, History of Manipur: An Independent Kingdom, 2011). The entire people of Manipur belong to the same ethnic group (N. Tombi Singh:1972.17). Meiteis had their ultimate origin in the hill areas of Manipur. (V. Chakravarty 1986). “Manipuris(Meiteis) are a mixed race between the Kukis and the Nagas.” (Elwin 1969, 451). Grierson, Konow, S.K. Chatetterjee and many other linguists classified Meitei under Kuki-Chin group of the Tibeto-Burman group of language. Touthingmang, the third Meitei king was from Touthang clan. (Manimohan, Poirei Sanna Leibak). Nongdam Lairen pakhangba, the first historically recorded king of the Meithis (Meiteis)’s mother was a Kuki woman named ‘Lenghoi’ or Nungmaidenga. (William Shaw 1929:47-48). As Reid said, while the Raja reigned over the valley of Manipur, the Kukis “ruled the roost in the hills that surrounded the valley of Manipur. (History of the North East Bordering on Assam). IMF’s repeated attempt to suppress the historical truth is motivated and a slur to basic right of every ethnic community to dwell peaceably in the land that has been their own since known history, to develop and progress and to contribute their share in the evolution of Manipur culture and civilization.

Nonetheless, the sequence of inroads into present state of Manipur by one ethnic group preceding/succeeding another is a normative reality and does not in any way confer the right of exclusive ownership over land or its resources to one group to the exclusion of others nor does it deprive the later migrants of their right to claim ownership over the land settled by their ancestors.

The Kukis of Manipur are Indian by nationality and indigenous tribe of Manipur by birth and descent. James Johnstone, writing on Kukis as being heard for the first time in between 1830-1840 in Manipur valley similarly betrays a monumental misunderstanding or ignorance or both. The British colonialists may have transferred some Kukis from one area to another, but it is hugely preposterous to imply these relocations to account for the entire Kuki population. Normally, immigrants and nomads have no land and do not conquer land and people. The Kukis have land and country to rule over, to fight wars to protect their land to conquer others as shown during the Kuki Rising (1917-19). The Kukis have been a dependable ally for the Meitei Maharajas from the first historic King Meidingu Nongda Lairen Pakhangba to the times of Chandrakirty. They upheld mutual co-existence, peace and dignified relations with Meiteis and in that spirit had opposed the Manipur Merger Agreement and patiently attempted to make the state of Manipur a success in the post independent period. The exclusivist and chauvinist attitude of fanatic elements as represented by IMF are consistently trying to destroy the historically friendly relations between the Kukis and Meiteis. After the merger of Manipur with the India Union in 1949, the erstwhile communalities of the state of Manipur have become citizen of India. The Kukis are as much indigenous and masters over the land they occupy as any other community in Manipur and don’t owe anybody any explanation for their existence. Perhaps, the IMF argument is based on The History of Manipur by J.Roy (PP.2 &34)
With regard to your farfetched innuendo of killing Meitei’s as a pattern within an overall strategic domination architecture to populate and dominate Manipur by Kukis, it made a nice fairy tale reading and nothing needs to be said where imagination can take one to ridiculous conclusions! On various incidents that you mentioned, surely, there would have been incidents and differences of opinion and even misunderstandings. Such things do happen between neighbours and sometimes inevitable. However, these incidents and occasional differences of opinion should be set aside keeping in mind the larger interest.

Lastly, the Kuki Research Forum again reiterate that every saner element within the Meitei and Kuki communities should guard against grossly false, misleading, communal and historically untenable utterances and statements of IMF. Since KuRF stands for peaceful co-existence among the different communities of Manipur, the forum would like to have scholarly debates and discussions with Meitei civil societies other than the IMF (which need not be engaged seriously) by looking at the past to explain the present situation for constructive dialogue and debate. Be that as it may, the fulcrum of the KuRF rejoinder rest on the non-negotiable rights of Kukis as a citizen of India and indigenous ethnic community from the throes of pre-historic age right down to the age of post-independent India; which was, is and shall remain an abiding reality for now and for posterity.

Issued by Kuki Research Forum, they can be contacted at kukiresearchforum@yahoo.com

NORTHEAST COMMUNITY LEADERS MET UNION HOME MINISTER SHRI KIREN RIJIJU TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF CIVILIANS IN CHANDEL DISTRICT FOLLOWING THE AMBUSH AND KILLING OF 18 SECURITY FORCES IN MANIPUR

PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release, 9 June 2015 NORTHEAST COMMUNITY LEADERS MET UNION HOME MINISTER SHRI KIREN RIJIJU TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF CIVILIANS IN CHANDEL DISTRICT FOLLOWING THE AMBUSH AND

PRESS RELEASE

For Immediate Release, 9 June 2015

NORTHEAST COMMUNITY LEADERS MET UNION HOME MINISTER SHRI KIREN RIJIJU TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF CIVILIANS IN CHANDEL DISTRICT FOLLOWING THE AMBUSH AND KILLING OF 18 SECURITY FORCES IN MANIPUR

New Delhi,9th June, 2015 ~Collective delegation from the Northeast Region of India met Mr. Kiren Rijiju, Union Minister of State on 8th June 2015 in North Block to appeal for his immediate intervention to the recent situation in Chandel District of Manipur. The delegation strongly condemn the ambush which left 18 security forces dead and scores of others injured that belong to the Dogra Regiment and have also expressed deepest condolences to the departed Indian Armies and shares the pain and sorrow of the bereaved families.

When the delegation apprised the Minister of Home for State, Mr.Kiren Rijiju on the present crisis in Chandel district, he has given his assurance that he will act on it and convey these concerns to concerned Ministers and authorities. The Minister also added that the concerned state government must cooperate in this process and must also inform the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Defence Ministry that are being taken care of from the side of the state administration.

Keeping in view the past history of massive human rights violations during army operation, the collective leaders led by Mr David Boyes, Ms Binalakshmi Nepram, Ms Alana Golmei

and Mr Zuchamo Yanthan have submitted a memorandum demanding the following points for the safety of the innocent people in Chandel district:

(1). The presence of civil police, and women’s representation in all military combing operations.

(2). Deployment of state police including women police officers and setting up of booths in those areas to coordinate with the army while they carry out the operation.

(3). Constitution of an immediate fact finding mission with immediate effect comprising the political parties, civil workers both men and women.

(4). That the present crisis must not lead to further suffering of the civilian in the areas.

(5). Ensure for peaceful combing operation without violating human rights bearing in mind the bitter memories and experiences of Oinam village in Manipur on 11th July, 1987. (After the killing of nine soldiers by NSCN, a counter insurgency Operation Bluebird was launched in Oinam village on 11th July, 1987. During the operation, there were unimaginable massive human rights violations of rape, torture, illegal arrests and detention, burning and dismantling of homes, dismantling of schools and churches, looting of property and forced labour took placed)

(6). Ensure the involvement of women in any peace process in Northeast India. There are presently 17 ongoing peace talks in the North East. However, not a single woman is included in the process.

The meeting with Minister lasted for 45 minutes and he has assured his best possible support to safeguard the people of Chandel district, Manipur and for people of Northeast region

ENDS

CC to:

Chief Minister, Manipur
Director General Police, Manipur
North East MP Forum
Chief Secretary, Manipur

IROM SHARMILA’S COURT APPEARANCE & INSENSITIVITY OF STATE

PRESS RELEASE Irom Sharmila appeared before the metropolitan magistrate Akash Jain in the Patiala session court of Delhi on 5th and 6th June 2015. The Court was required to record statements of

PRESS RELEASE

Irom Sharmila appeared before the metropolitan magistrate Akash Jain in the Patiala session court of Delhi on 5^thand 6^th June 2015. The Court was required to record statements of the witnesses that included the doctors along with another person who had recorded the protest of Jantar Mantar when Irom Sharmila was in Delhi in 2006.

In this case, the Delhi police had lodged FIR upon Irom Sharmila under section 309 of “Attempt to suicide’. Now as doctors did not come, the next date was given by the court with the hope that it will be the final hearing.

Save sharmila solidarity campaign (SSSC) members accompanied Irom Sharmila in the Court and were present in the court in solidarity. Campaign observed that though it was a judicial requirement, but such kind of hearings are mere unnecessarily harassment on the name of section 309 upon a human rights activist. It is a clear contradiction in Irom Sharmila’s case as while she is fighting for right to life, she is being charged with the allegation of taking away the right to life.

It is also observed that despite Irom Sharmila’s desire to meet Prime minister of India, prime minister Office have not called for any meeting yet. It is her demand since long time that she is hopeful with democracy and she wants to meet Prime minister. Save Sharmila Soldarity Campaign believes that not calling a meeting with her is actually a denial of state to meet this crusader of non-violence. It is a time when Irom Sharmila has global supporters to raise voice for her cause, but despite all efforts and unparalleled sacrifice and struggle, Indian state is continuously ignoring and suppressing her. It is unfortunate that the government is giving priority of talks with those who are adopting violent ways, but it is continuously ignoring the non-violence.

Save Sharmila Solidarity Campaign is already involved in campaigning and will increase its activities from coming months to spread awareness and to advocate for the cause of Irom Sharmila.

SSSC also condemns the Manipur attack and the questioning of demand of repeal of AFSPA. It was reported and SSSC reiterates the statement of Irom Sharmila who had condemned the Manipur attack. She regarded the killing of soldiers to be shocking and shameful. She has always condemned killing which is the reason for her protest. She regards killing, no matter by whom, as shameful and unacceptable. She had also said that this incident happened in a region which is under full control of AFSPA but still it happened. It shows that AFSPA has not been the solution.

SSSC agrees and fully supports her view. SSSC feels that such attacks are also failure of state itself as it seems that state has not even capable of protecting its own functionaries. Also, the fact remains that the common people are the sufferers of atrocities of both the state and anti-state groups. Through AFSPA, the state has been involved in performing extreme atrocities upon common people in past. SSSC believes that imposing hard laws like AFSPA (Armed Forces Special Powers Act) in civil areas are of no use and it has been used against people widely. There must be a strategy to remove AFSPA from all areas of North East and J&K as without it confidence building cannot be done. AFSPA is a failed law and it must go.

Press Release issued by

Save Sharmila Solidarity Campaign

http://repealafspa.blogspot.in

CPDM Press release regarding Manipur ambush and aftermath

STATEMENT REGARDING MANIPUR AMBUSH AND THE RETALIATION TO ALL THE CONCERNED PERSONS (1) Instability and unrest are prevailing in India due to political economic constraints and the lack of the

STATEMENT REGARDING MANIPUR AMBUSH AND THE RETALIATION

TO ALL THE CONCERNED PERSONS

(1) Instability and unrest are prevailing in India due to political economic constraints and the lack of the skill to build a stable country. As a result, various forms of unrests are persistent.

(2) No one happily embraces war. However, it is an open secret that the war between the rebels and the Indian army, which have lasted for more than 50 years, is a reflection of the political and economic constraints and the instability.

(3) It is known to many that several innocent civilians are victims of this war. This fact have been acknowledged by the Government of India constituted commissions, civil society reports, the United Nations and other international human rights bodies.

(4) Many peoples, for decades, have been urging upon those who revolt and those who carry out counter-rebellion to respect human rights. On the other hand, acknowledging the pains at the killings of either the rebels or the Indian army and the grievances of the respective survivor families, many have been demanding an end to this war. It is unfortunate that, this call for peace has not been respected by the political leaders who on their part have failed to bring a peaceful democratic solution.

(5) The recent ambush on the Indian Army by some rebel groups on June 4, 2015 in Manipur’s Chandel district and the Indian army’s retaliation in the form of a combing operation are not new phenomenon. These are the manifestations of the never ending war situation.

(6) Whether the Indian army would courageously and consistently fight against the rebels or not and under what tactics will be the political decision of the Government of India. However, it is the concern and voice of the people that unarmed civilians should not be the object of target and that the onus should not be imposed upon them when the two armed groups are in conflict.

(7) We feel that the ongoing combing operation is an emotive revenge following the ambush. The armed rebels must have fled; but the onus is being imposed on the villagers who live in and around the battlefield. It is similar to a situation when two vehicles met with an accident and the blame was on those who were living near the accident site. There were instances in the past, when the Indian army killed some rebels in a village and the rebels held the villagers responsible for it. The two characters are similar. We disagree with it.

(8) The ongoing operation in Chandel since 4 June, 2015 have sieged several villagers and we can feel their fear and grievances. In this situation the Indian army need to create a good impression about itself, within India and internationally, by making the combing operation more transparent and publicly accountable. We can understand the emotive sentiment of the Indian army and the hyper-nationalism circulated in the social media. However, it is advisable that they must not keep the people totally dark about the condition of the villagers; but allow the media and respectable civil societies to get access to the sieged villages.

(8) The removal of the restrictions on the entry of media and respectable civil societies will overcome the fear and grievances of the concerned villagers whose communication with the outside world have been cut off.

(9) We want peace: Ensure the security, rights and integrity of civilians during war.

Sd/-

Campaign for Peace and Democracy (Manipur)

7th June 2015.

NECEER Celebrated World Environment Day

PRESS RELEASE WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY NECEER, Imphal www.neceer.org.in World Environment Day was celebrated at Langthabal Nambul Mapal Jr High School by North East Centre for Environmental and Research

PRESS RELEASE

WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY

NECEER, Imphal

www.neceer.org.in

World Environment Day was celebrated at Langthabal Nambul Mapal Jr High School by North East Centre for Environmental and Research (NECEER), Imphal with the theme entitled “Connect to yours roots and Save Rivers”. An environmental awareness programme along with painting competition was organized at the school to spread the message to save rivers. All the students of the school were participated at the event. Strong team of twelve volunteers gave an interactive awareness to the students regarding the environment pollution and its remedies. Teachers of the school enthusiastically supported the programme for giving awareness and encouragement to the students for saving our environment in action and with good intention. The brand ambassador of NECEER, Imphal, Manipuri Film Actress, Tonthoi Leishangthem lead the programme. She appeal to the students and teachers to connect to our ancestral lifelines, the “rivers” and conserve them for our future generations. Ms. Khrideshori Rajkumari and Mr. Atom Rajiv were the co-ordinators of the event. The programme was successfully conducted with the prize distribution to the winners.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2015/06/neceer-celebrated-world-environment-day/

FIRST ALL MANIPUR QURANIC QUIZ COMPETITION 2015

PRESS RELEASE: The FIRST ALL MANIPUR QURANIC COMPETITION 2015 was held on 31st May 2015 and about 500 people attended including Non-Muslims. Total of 120 students participated in the quiz

PRESS RELEASE:

The FIRST ALL MANIPUR QURANIC COMPETITION 2015 was held on 31^st May 2015 and about 500 people attended including Non-Muslims. Total of 120 students participated in the quiz which Md. Abdus Samad anchored the event.

Before the event, a preliminary written test was conducted from which 16 applicants who scored the highest marks were selected for quiz competition.

The programme started with a Qirat of Surah Al-Fatihah by Moulana Qari Mubarak Ali, Multipurpose Educational Centre and followed by a short exposition of its meaning. Next a keynote address along with welcome address was given by Abdul Halim, Organiser, Jamaat-e-Islami Hind, Manipur state, in which he put forward the view that the competition was organized in order to create an interest in learning the Quran with meanings and understandings. He pointed out that unfortunately the people in Manipur including Muslims have neglected learning the meaning of the Quran. They have put the Quran under wraps and on high racks and read without understanding its meaning. If they learn the teachings of the Quran, many problems faced by the people in Manipur, including corruption, drug abuse and laziness could have been solved. This was followed by a presentation of the motto of the function by Dr. Nazimuddin Chisti, Professor and Orthopaedic Surgeon, Regional Institute of Medical Sciences. He quoted many verses of the Quran, which enlighten thoughts of our young generation.

Kheiruddin as the Quiz Master opened the quiz with the instructions of the competition. Then one question each was put in rotation to all the four groups in eight rounds. This was followed by Rapid Fire Round, in which 5 questions each put to each group in rapid succession. The quiz was concluded with Buzzer Round in which the questions were thrown to all the groups, and the group which answered first got the score. There were questions for audience at the end of each general round.

An easier way of learning Quran was demonstrated by Moulvi Zakaria, in which the audiences participated to learn the eight kinds of pronouns used often in the Quran.

Then the prizes were distributed by Md. Roushan Ali, Founder Secretry, Islamic Baby English School, Lilong.

Vote of thanks was given by Abdulhalim and he announced that the Quran Quiz will be an annual feature of the Quran Foundation. No questions set will be given before-hand in the next year. The syllabus of next Quran quiz competition will be the content of the holy book “Quran” and therefore all are asked to learn the Quran in the coming months.

The programme was ended by Md. Abdus Samad with his closing speech.

The winner team is (FIRST PRIZE : Rs. 10,000)

Group B (O. Milanchand, 2. Irfan Gufran, 4. Misban Hanif, 4. Md. Junish Khan)

And the Runners Up is (SECOND PRIZE : Rs. 7,000)

Group C (1. Uranus Kh, 2. Th Kimpu Singh, 3. Khullakpam Imran Khan, 4. Areebuddin Ph)

In Third Position (THIRD PRIZE : Rs. 5,000)

Group D (1. Md Zayyid Khan, 2. Hasnel Shah, 3. Mk Firdosh Sahani, 4. Md Tajuddin)

4th Position :CONSOLATION PRIZES : Gift Packages

Group A (1. M.N. Ahamed, 2. Syed Jamilur Rahman 3. Ch Sagir Ahmmed, 4. Md. Sadaque Khan)

PRIZES FOR AUDIENCE : Gifts Packages (10 Packages)

Institutional Prizes

Makataba-e-Amiri, Khabeisoi Mamang Leikai,
Knowledge Home Boarding, Hatta Imphal
Islamic Baby English School, Lilong

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Press Release: Lean Startup Workshop 2 held

Lean Startup Workshop 2 motivates budding entrepreneurs Entrepreneurship is not about dreaming but to act. Sharing of knowledge and support among themselves is a must. IMPHAL, May 30: Dynamic Manipur

Lean Startup Workshop 2 motivates budding entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurship is not about dreaming but to act. Sharing of knowledge and support among themselves is a must.

IMPHAL, May 30: Dynamic Manipur in collaboration with Globizs Web Solutions and MIMS, MU organized its second workshop event series ‘Lean Startup worshop’ at Hotel Yaiphaba Thangal Bazar Imphal here today.

The workshop is organized with the objective of building up a Startup eco-system in Manipur which can help in creating more number of successful entrepreneurs thereby solving the unemployment problems and bringing a sustainable economic solution.

Managing Director of Globizs Web Solution Roshinikumar Yambem and Business start up expert from USA, CEO Zeenova Inc and Co-Founder and VP Eng and Strategy, Akasia Inc. Gautam Thokchom spoke on the needs in starting up a business during the workshop.

Gautam Thokchom, CEO Zeenova Inc and Co-Founder and VP Eng and Strategy, Akasia Inc. said that entrepreneurship is an absolute freedom what a man wants whatever he wants to do. It is not about dreaming but to act. Entrepreneurs should not be considered as people who are earning money for themselves, but as people who are contributing to the society by providing employment to many jobless.

He said advised the aspiring entrepreneurs to not lose heart at the initial failure, but to work harder.

Delivering his speech as resource person, Managing Director of Globizs Web Solution Roshinikumar Yambem said for every entrepreneur, learning ‘failed fast, succeed fast is a must. A business cannot succeed without experiencing failures in the initial stage. Success stories of many entrepreneurs were scripted after experiencing failures.

Entrepreneurs are new kind of breeds among human beings. Society is the stakeholder of the entrepreneurs’ business enterprise. When the entrepreneurs fall down, the society too falls down. In the context of Manipur, knowledge sharing and mutual co-operation among the entrepreneurs is very poor. For achieving success in business, knowledge sharing and support among the entrepreneurs is a must, he observed.

He said that a budding entrepreneur, before launching his product, should have a clear cut long vision, good business plan and the scope of customers who would use the product. Without customers, every business flops.

He said that the lean startup event is an endeavour to extract the ideas of global business methodology and apply the same in our local business context.

The event was organized with support from the sponsoring Partners like Marina Spring, Shija Hospitals, Babina Diagnostics, FRANCHISE India, Hotel Classic, Imphal, Globizs Web Solutions, Manipur Creations, HVS Constructions Materials Pvt. Ltd while MIMS, Manipur University, Korea Manipuri Association (KMA), North American Manipur Association (NAMA), Green Biotech, Likla – Thangjam Agro Industries Pvt. Ltd., Imphal, WiseWorld Immigration and Education Consultants, Toronto, Canada as endorsing parters.

WOL Media, Siroi Offset Printers, Thoubal, Globizs Web Solutions, E-pao, Impact TV, Manipur Times, The Peoples’ Chronicle supported the event as Advertising, Printing, Technology & Media Partners.

The workshop was attended by 30 registered participants who are aspiring and came to the workshop with a business idea.

Harekrishna Mangsatabam (IAS), Special Secretary (Administrative Reforms), Special Secretary (Forest & Environment), Additional Director (Science and Technology), Director (Printing & Stationary, Niranjan Leirenjam, CEO, JCRE Skill Solutions, Dayanidi Huidrom, MD, Intellisome Consulting, Haobam Joyremba, MD, CubeTen Technologies, Hanjabam Shubhra Devi, MD, Meira Foods and Khagemba Sanabam, MD, Marina Spring also attended the event as invitees. Dr. L. Jibon Sharma, Dr. Keshorjit Sororkhaibam of MIMS, who are also DM’s Lean Startup advisors are also attended the workshop.

Sincerely,

Dr. N. Jiten Singh

Chief Coordinator, Dynamic Manipur

https://www.facebook.com/DynamicManipur

Email: dynamic.manipur@gmail.com

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2015/06/press-release-lean-startup-workshop-2-held/

14th Annual Social Gathering and General Body Meeting 2015 of EMA at Worcestershire, UK

The Annual Social Gathering and General Body Meeting for the year 2015 has just been concluded. The three day event which began on the evening of May the 22nd and

The Annual Social Gathering and General Body Meeting for the year 2015 has just been concluded. The three day event which began on the evening of May the 22nd and concluded in the morning of May the 24th , was held at Hanley Swan, a beautiful heritage village of English county of Worcestershire. Like every year the gathering was attended by Manipuri Diasporas residing in different parts of Europe, their friends and families.

A delicious treat of BBQ started the evening on Friday. But the main highlight of the gathering was the mouthwatering traditional Manipuri dishes prepared from ingredients and spices brought from home. To mention a few, Sareng thongba, rau taothong, mangal ushoi ooti, soibum eromba, thambou singju were the key items of the feast . Besides the delicacies it was a funfilled sporting event as well ,with ‘Thabal chongba’ and a tough football match between General Secretary team and Chairperson team . Gen Secy team won the match by 3-2 and lifted up the prestigious EMA Cup 2015 which began annually since 2014. Children of EMA parents also had a good time in the pleasant sunshine of temperature 15-20 degrees Celsius. They also enjoyed the most popular game, Chaphuthugaibi which seemed to be their favorite apart from them organizing a fund raising campaign themselves for orphans in Manipur. The fund drive was conducted by selling their unused toys and eatables prepared with their parents.

The gathering also had their annual General Body Meeting and this year happens to be the election year for a new EMA Executive Committee. Members had an exhaustive discussions on how to make EMA better as a platform for Manipuri Diaspora’s residing in different parts of Europe. A mutual understanding was reached for members to be actively involved in exploring ways to incorporate EMA as an organization to the changing needs of the time which will help the association function better and in an effective way. Some amendments in the Constitution were also passed by the general body. The General Body also elected a new Executive Committee members through proposals of candidates and voting . The EMA Executive Committee 2015-2017 are Chairperson – Dr. Krishnananda Sharma Shamurailatpam, General Secretary – Indrasekhar Mayengbam, Finance Secretary – Sobita Khangembam , Information Secretary – Rajesh Sharma Hidangmayum, Cultural Secretary – Bijaya Hijam and Sports Secretary – Deepak Takhelmayum.

The outgoing Chairperson, Mr Bishwajit Okram, thanked the outgoing committee members for selflessly working towards the upliftment of EMA as an orgnisation . He also thanked everyone for giving him the opportunity to serve the community and supporting him in many of the initiatives that he undertook during his tenure. In his speech, the newly elected Chairperson, Dr Krishnananda, also shared his common views and promised that he and his team will do their best to uphold the traditional values of EMA and to protect and preserve the identity of Manipur.

A group photo with women members wearing traditional Manipuri dresses summed up the very existence of EMA upholding and preserving the varied tradition and culture of Manipur and providing its members a platform to give them a feeling of ‘HOME AWAY FROM HOME’. Also a rare opportunity for children born and brought up here in Europe to remind them of their rich traditional and cultural roots.

TRIPURA IS START, AFSPA MUST GO FROM EVERYWHERE: SSSC

PRESS RELEASE TRIPURA IS START, AFSPA MUST GO FROM EVERYWHERE: SSSC Announcement of Repeal AFSPA from Tripura is a welcome move. We, at Save Sharmila Solidarity Campaign, convey our sincere

PRESS RELEASE

TRIPURA IS START, AFSPA MUST GO FROM EVERYWHERE: SSSC

Announcement of Repeal AFSPA from Tripura is a welcome move. We, at Save Sharmila Solidarity Campaign, convey our sincere thanks to Govt of Tripura as well as MHA for considering the move. We believe that repeal of AFSPA from Tripura is a decision in favor of democracy and humanity.

Save Sharmila Solidarity Campaign (SSSC) view this incident as ‘moving from inertia of AFSPA’. It is because since many years and even after continuous demands by people and rights groups, AFSPA was not even diluted a bit. No government or security agencies have taken any positive steps towards its repeal and were isolated from this issue. No one in the government even wanted to talk about the issue and those who were in government never tried to break the ice and ignored people’s demand.

As, SSSC had already stated in several other campaigning moments, AFSPA does not have people’s mandate. We also believe that by breaking this inertia, there is a signal of something positive. A start was awaited.

As Tripura is one of the states of North East region of India, repealing AFSPA from this state also sends a message of confidence and hope among all other people who are residing in AFSPA zone presently. We also see that this start must become dynamic very soon and governments must try to repeal it from every where.

We demand with the government to immediately pay attention towards Manipur also where Irom Sharmila is on a continuous fast since the last 15 years. Keeping AFSPA in Manipur is against the will and future of state. We demand with state and central government both to coordinate and cooperate with each other to end the impasse over AFSPA. For Manipur, state leadership of central ruled patry was already promised repeal of AFSPA.

SSSC believes that AFSPA that was extended to J&K vide AFSPA-J&K, should also be repealed as victimisation and sufferings cannot be looked separately. A human rights violation is always a violation of human rights regardless of region. in J&K, so many incidents of killings, rapes and disappeances have already been reported and evidences were provided even before courts against many security officials, but due to impunity under AFSPA (section 7), nothing could be done against culprits.

SSSC also see that enjoying such an impunity that AFSPA provides is actually a corruption and it is absolutely not required for any responsible , honest and committed security force personals. In contrary, it becomes dangerous as such absolute powers divert the normal way of working of personals.

SSSC appeals with the state and central government to immediately act upon this long pending demand of Repeal AFSPA. AFSPA is not required not only in Tripura but in no other AFSPA state. AFSPA is a failed law.SSSC will continue its efforts and will be organising protests and active campaigning in coming months for advocating Repeal of AFSPA from every where.

Press Release issued by

Save Sharmila Solidarity Campaignhttp://repealafspa.blogspot.com

For any queries, contact Ravi Nitesh at savesharmila@gmail.com or 9958907799

Admission Counselling Session for Delhi University aspirants (2015)

OFFICE OF THE Manipur Students’ Association Delhi New Delhi Ref. no. 20150528MSAD Date: 28/05/2015 NOTICE It is hereby informed to all that the Manipur Students’ Association Delhi (MSAD) is organizing

OFFICE OF THE
Manipur Students’ Association Delhi
New Delhi

Ref. no. 20150528MSAD

Date: 28/05/2015

NOTICE

It is hereby informed to all that the Manipur Students’ Association Delhi (MSAD) is organizing Admission Counselling Session for Delhi University aspirants from 3rd June, 2015 to 6th June, 2015 from 10.30am to 3pm at Model Club, Chingamakha, Imphal West, Manipur. Interested students, parents and guardians are requested to attend the counselling session for admission to various undergraduate courses at colleges under Delhi University.

For details, kindly contact the given numbers.
+917827415316– Counselling Co-ordinator, MSAD
+919818792022-President in charge, MSAD
+919716001186-General Secretary, MSAD
+918014764862-Organisation Secretary, MSAD
+919717314803-MSAD (Delhi support)
+917503397558– MSAD(Delhi support)
Or mail us at
msad.manipur@gmail.com

Sd/-
Andy Oinam
General Secretary
MSAD

Admission Counselling Session for Delhi University aspirants (2015)

OFFICE OF THE
Manipur Students’ Association Delhi
New Delhi

Ref. no. 20150528MSAD

Date: 28/05/2015

NOTICE

Sd/-
Andy Oinam
General Secretary
MSAD

NEFIS Press Release on Removal of AFSFA from Tripura

NORTH-EAST FORUM FOR INTERNATIONAL SOLIDARITY (NEFIS) Correspondence Add: 2/21, Double Storey, Vijaynagar, Delhi; Ph: 7838983871; Email: nefis.delhi@gmail.com ______________________________________________________ PRESS RELEASE Date: 28.05.15 North-East Forum for International Solidarity (NEFIS) welcomes the

NORTH-EAST FORUM FOR INTERNATIONAL SOLIDARITY (NEFIS)

Correspondence Add: 2/21, Double Storey, Vijaynagar, Delhi; Ph: 7838983871; Email: nefis.delhi@gmail.com

______________________________________________________

PRESS RELEASE

Date: 28.05.15

North-East Forum for International Solidarity (NEFIS) welcomes the move of Tripura government to repeal Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from Tripura state. It is to be noted that AFSPA was imposed in Tripura from last 18 years. AFSPA grants special powers to the armed forces, the most controversial being the legal immunity it provides to army officers. AFSPA is an anti-people, oppressive act, the law gives special powers for detaining, using lethal force and entering and searching premises without warrant. North-East Forum for International Solidarity (NEFIS) demands that AFSPA should be repealed from all states, ending the miseries of the people.

Thanking You

Hem Chandra Brahma

Media Coordinator

North-East Forum for International Solidarity (NEFIS)

Contact: 7838983871 Email: nefis.delhi@gmail.com

Allotment Crafts Stalls at NEZCC Shilpgram, Guwahati

Press Release Allotment Crafts Stalls at NEZCC Shilpgram, Guwahati North East Cultural Centre Dimapur invites expression of interest from experienced and competent craftsperson, artisans and parties dealing with north

Press Release

Allotment Crafts Stalls at NEZCC Shilpgram, Guwahati

North East Cultural Centre Dimapur invites expression of interest from experienced and competent craftsperson, artisans and parties dealing with north east handicraft, handloom, artifacts and agricultural products for running stalls at NEZCC Shilpgram Complex, Panjabari, Guwahati.

The NEZCC Shilpgram has 45 stall with size of 150 sq ft per stall. The stalls will be allotted on a monthly rent of Rs.1000/- per month for a period of one year with a security deposit of Rs.5000/-, which can be extended for another term as per the terms and conditions. Last date for submission of the application/ expression of interest is before 20^th June 2015, 3 P.M.

Director, NEZCC therefore, request the interested craftsperson, artisans and parties to collect the application forms and terms and conditions from NEZCC Shilpgram Complex, Panjabari, Guwahati or download the same from the https://www.nezccindia.in (Advertisement Link) and NEZCC Official facebook page https://www.facebook.com/pages/NEZCC/.

NEFIS Press Release Regarding DU Admission Campain 2015

NORTH-EAST FORUM FOR INTERNATIONAL SOLIDARITY (NEFIS) Correspondence Add: 2/21, Double Storey, Vijaynagar, Delhi; Ph: 7838983871; Email: nefis.delhi@gmail.com ______________________________________________________ PRESS RELEASE Date: 24.05.15 NEFIS TO ORGANISE ADMISSION COUNSELLING CENTRES IN

NORTH-EAST FORUM FOR INTERNATIONAL SOLIDARITY (NEFIS)

Correspondence Add: 2/21, Double Storey, Vijaynagar, Delhi; Ph: 7838983871; Email: nefis.delhi@gmail.com

______________________________________________________

PRESS RELEASE

Date: 24.05.15

NEFIS TO ORGANISE ADMISSION COUNSELLING CENTRES IN MANY DISTRICTS OF NORTH-EAST.

North-East Forum for International Solidarity (NEFIS) is organizing Admission Counseling Camps across North-East India. It is to be noted that admissions in Delhi University will begin from 28^th May for Online mode and 5^th of June for Offline mode. NEFIS being an Umbrella organization of North-East people will therefore provide admission counseling to aspirants at various centres of North-East as well as in Delhi .As students face a lot of hassles during admission time, our activists will help aspiring students and provide them with necessary information so that they get hassle-free admission in Delhi University. The admission counseling camp in Manipur will be in Imphal (West) at Samasakhi Girls Higher Secondary School at Moirangkhom from 2^nd June till 15^th June. The timings for counseling will be 10 am-12 noon. It will attended by large number of students and activists. Our activists in different places of North-East will organize camps and students can contact them for admission related information at the following places:

Delhi Unit – 07838983871, 09015477571
Assam Unit – 09706212163
Nagaland Unit – 09436617319
Arunachal Pradesh Unit – 08586995049
Manipur Unit : Senapati District Unit- 09654833592

Kakching Unit- 07827550323

Thoubal Unit – 09863230064

Chinglen Khumukcham (Convenor, North-East Forum for International Solidarity)

Contact: 07838983871

Hem Chandra Brahma (Media Coordinator, North-East Forum for International Solidarity)

Contact: 09818689635

Thanking You

Hem Chandra Brahma

Media Coordinator

North-East Forum for International Solidarity (NEFIS)

Contact: 7838983871 Email: nefis.delhi@gmail.com

Assam Down Town University announces the launch of “Manthan” – A regional level business idea contest

Press Release Assam Down Town University announces the launch of “Manthan” – A regional level business idea contest Guwahati, 23rd May, 2015 Assam down town University announces a

Press Release

Assam Down Town University announces

the launch of “Manthan” – A regional level business idea contest

Guwahati, 23^rd May, 2015

Assam down town University announces a regional level business idea contest ‘Manthan’ in association with Centre for Innovation Incubation and Entrepreneurship, Deutsche Gesellschaft Fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, Young Indians and Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship. The official announcement was made in the auditorium of down town Hospital.

The contest includes a month long process aimed at identifying potential business ideas which will result in the growth of the North East Region and to nurture them in the business incubator ‘down town Venture Labs’ with necessary infra and seed funding. The process also includes a capacity building session for the potential entrepreneurs by the experts from CIIE, GIZ, AdtU and regional successful entrepreneurs. The application form and business pitch templates are available in their website www.adtu.in and can be submitted through email at manthan.adtu@gmail.com.

The launch was announced through a press conference in the presence of Mr. Kannan Narayanswami (Mentor and visiting faculty of IIM Ahmedabad), Dr. B. G. Unni (Director research- Biological Sciences of AdtU), Dr. N. N. Dutta (Chancellor of AdtU), Dr. Nandita Choudhury (Vice Chancellor of AdtU) and many other dignitaries.

Launching the event Dr. N.N. Dutta, Chancellor of Assam down town University expressed “Looking into the present employment and development scenario of North East, nurturing the startups and making them sustainable is the need of the hour. This initiative is only the first step towards a greater goal and requires collective efforts for success”

Mr. Kannan Narayanaswamy, Mentor and visiting faculty in IIM Ahmedabad who is among the panel of Judges for the competition admired the event and added “The entrepreneurship revolution is spreading across the globe and it is an honour for me to be a part of this initiative which is aimed at fostering growth in the North Eastern Region, something close to my heart”

The event was closed with the opinion sharing and interaction session with the dignitaries.

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About Assam down town University

Assam down town University was established by the down town Charity Trust, formed in 1997. This full flagged multidisciplinary educational institution in the North-East Region is situated at Panikhaiti, Guwahati (Assam). It got the status of private university in April 2010 under Assam Private Universities Act 2007. Visit www.adtu.in to know more.

About down town Venture Labs

down town Venture Labs is one of its kind facility in the entire North Eastern region offering the perfect blend of business ecosystem and technical expertise with non-exhaustive human resource. The dynamic atmosphere ensures efficient working of 5 M’s of a business (men, money, machine, material and market) and let it grow & prosper. The services offered by AdtVL includes dedicated office spaces, IT and networking facilities, Mentors from industry and academia, access to labs and heavy equipments of pharmacology, engineering, biotechnology, FND etc.

dtVL is an initiative of down town Charity Trust and has been set up in the campus of Assam down town University as a part of the Entrepreneurship Development Cell (EDC) which gives an edge to the incubatees to avail technical expertise on real time basis from the scholars in multiple domains. The Trust is promoted by down town Hospital which is one of the most reputed healthcare facilities in the North Eastern Region and being serving the people over 27 years.

For further details please contact:

Nitul Jyoti Das

9954325916

Assam down town University

NEZCC inviting applications from artistes, performers, cultural groups, artisan’s etc. from the North Eastern States for formal empanelment

EMPANELMENT OF ARTISTS NORTH EAST ZONE CULTURAL CENTRE (NEZCC) MINISTRY OF CULTURE, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA North East Zone Cultural Centre (NEZCC), Ministry of Culture, Government of India, invites applications from

EMPANELMENT OF ARTISTS

NORTH EAST ZONE CULTURAL CENTRE (NEZCC)

MINISTRY OF CULTURE, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

North East Zone Cultural Centre (NEZCC), Ministry of Culture, Government of India, invites applications from artists, performers, cultural groups, artisans etc. from the North Eastern States for formal empanelment with NEZCC.

The mandate of NEZCC is to preserve, innovate and promote the projections and dissemination of arts of the region and to upgrade and enrich consciousness of the people about their cultural heritage. Special efforts are made to encourage folk and tribal arts and to preserve and strengthen the vanishing art forms

To achieve these objectives, the NEZCC provides opportunities to the Folk and Tribal Cultural Troupes/ Crafts persons, Traditional Chefs (Cuisine Artisans), Mime and Puppetry, Traditional Healing an Medicines Traditional Games to participate in cultural festivals and melas organized in the region and other parts of the country.

Interested Folk and Tribal Cultural Troupes/ Crafts persons may submit their application for empanelment with NEZCC.

The application form for empanelment could be downloaded from Website –
http://www.nezccindia.in (Advertisements link) and from the Art and Culture/Cultural Affairs Directorate of the respective State Governments or collect the form from the NEZCC Office, Dimapur during office hour (10:00 AM to 5:00 PM).

Interested artists may also contact our office to have more details and advice in the matter.

Contact

NEZCC

Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India,

P.O. Box – 98,

Dimapur – 797 112

Off : +91- 3862 – 243573/243557

Fax : + 91- 3862 – 243626

Email:nezccdimapur@yahoo.co.in, nezccdimapurNE@gmail.com

Website: www.nezccindia.in