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Lean Startup Workshop held at MIMS

IMPHAL, March 29: 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

IMPHAL, March 29: 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, Dynamic Manipur in collaboration with Globizs Web Solutions and MIMS, MU organized its first talk event series Lean Startup workshop at the lecture hall of MIMS, Manipur University today.

Dr. Keshorjit Sororkhaibam, faculty, MIMS, MU and Roshnikumar Yambem, Managing Director, Globizs Web Solutions Pvt Ltd spoke as resource persons during the event attended by many aspiring entrepreneurs.

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Dr. S. Keshorjit Singh, Faculty Member, MIMS, M.U, while delivering his speech as resource person pointed out that disturbing state of law and orders, attitude of state and non state players towards businessmen, bad debts from customers, government policy, loss of market share, logistics and transportation bottlenecks are some of the challenges faced by Start-up Entrepreneurs in Manipur. Every entrepreneur needs to experience failures many times to climb the ladder of success, he said.

Today entrepreneurs are occupying the central role in all economic activities and development of a region or of a country. This is because of entrepreneurial energy, creativity and motivation that trigger the production and sale of new products and services. Entrepreneurship has assumed super importance for accelerating economic growth both in developed and developing countries. It promotes capital formation and creates wealth in the country. It reduces unemployment and poverty and it’s a pathway to prosperity. So, it is hope and dreams of millions of individuals around the world to be entrepreneur, he said.

Starting a business and becoming an entrepreneur is both exciting and challenging. Exciting because he will become a boss, achieve financial independence, enjoy creative freedom, use his skills and knowledge and so on, he observed.

Roshnikumar Yambem, Managing Director Globizs Web Solutions Pvt Ltd said that every entrepreneur should learn ‘failed fast, succeed fast’. A business cannot succeed without experiencing failures in the initial stage. Success comes only after the failures are coped up with. Budding entrepreneur, before launching their 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 added.

Stating that entrepreneurs should study the problems, customer target etc. before initiating a business, he said that the lean startup event will be instrumental in reducing risk factors involved in starting a business venture.

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

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

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2015/03/lean-startup-workshop-held-at-mims/

Meetei Folk album “Chingda satpi” ready to launch

Manipuri folk /traditional artist Mangka’s debut album ‘chingda satpi’ which is being produced by award winning filmmaker Oinam Doren will be released on 1st april 2015 in Imphal Hotel by

Manipuri folk /traditional artist Mangka’s debut album ‘chingda satpi’ which is being produced by award winning filmmaker Oinam Doren will be released on 1st april 2015 in Imphal Hotel by the Classic.

Meetei Folk artist Manka’s Chingda satpi ready to launch

The album which has taken almost a year to complete is a collection of 10 tracks which have been sourced from some of the finest unforgettable folk melodies of Manipur. Mangka’s own father who is also the artistic director of Laihui, a Imphal based traditional music ensemble has given music to the album. The album comes in a CD+DVD package exquisitely designed by Design Stash, a premium design house from Nagaland. “Folk music is generally not composed. They are a spontaneous reaction to our environment or our work culture. We have tried to resonate a feeling of nostalgia through the imageries and illustrations. I was surprised when the talented young Naga designers brought 3 books on Manipuri traditional textiles for reference,” says the exalted producer Doren. He is also collaborating with Kok Designs Imphal trying to create a different ambient for the launch event.

Chingda satpi has been produced by raising funds through pre-order and generous support from friends in India and around the world. The revenue from music sales is almost marginal now due to piracy and free sharing of music and the producer thought it best to follow such a strategy to cover the production cost. Ourvillage, the production company of Oinam Doren has also tied up with other organisations to give the launch a grand scale. Epao.net as media partner, Northeast Buzz as online partner, Classic Group of Hotels as Venue partner, Manipuri Association of Canada & Eastern ceramics as associate sponsor, Times Music (a division of Bennett, Coleman & Co Ltd) as digital partner and Laihui as music partner and executive producer.

Padmashree Heisnam Sabitri (international theatre personality), Guru Rewben Mashangva(national award winning folk musician) and Somi Roy (founder, managing director of Emasi foundation) will grace the event as Chief Guest, Guest of Honor and President respectively. Mangka and incredible kids from Laihui will entertain the crowd during the event.

Press Release “IROM SHARMILA MAKE BY INDIA CAMPAIGN”

OFFICE OF THE Manipur Students’ Association Delhi New Delhi Ref. No.: 20150126MSAD/PR

OFFICE OF THE

Manipur Students’ Association Delhi

New Delhi

Ref. No.: 20150126MSAD/PR Date:26/01/2015

IROM SHARMILA, MAKE BY INDIA CAMPAIGN

Press release

Human Rights Committee of Manipur Students’ Association Delhi launched one month campaign on “IROM SHARMILA, MAKE BY INDIA CAMPAIGN”. The campaign was commenced today(26th Jan.2015) at the University of Delhi and it will last till 28th of Feb, 2015.

The campaign aims to showcast the contradictory of India’s policy of “make in India” and discourse in the North East region especially Manipur. In the 65 years under Indian administration, the government shows no interest to promote productivity of Manipur. Once a self sustained Manipuri economy has now become completely dependent on the import economy based on National Highway. So far their only product is more Police personals, VDF(Village Defence Force) and Special Police Officers (SPO), which results in the brutality and oppression to the people. All the stake holders of the state, political parties and civil society members have silently endorse the politics of AFSPA and its practice.

Indian National Congress strongly opposed the British colonial law- Armed forces special powers ordinance 1942.The same INC passed the Armed Forces Special Power Act in 1958 in more brutal way after some amendment in the Parliament.
The BJP resolved that they will never repeal as long as India exist.
The regional political parties like Trinamool congress, AIADMK, DMK, BSP, Samajwadi, Janata Dal Parivar, BJD continue to support this draconian law. AAP has no difference on AFSPA.
Most of the Indian thinkers, scholars, personalities, journalists have chosen the conspiracy of silence. Majority of the Indian continue to ignore AFSPA. 95% of the Indian intelligentsia believes that India could not sustain without AFSPA.
Indian nationalism could not imagine India without AFSPA.
Most Gandians who believe in non-violence hates Irom Sharmila and people struggle.
Indian political ideology and political thoughts, arthasastrya, religious texts justify everything and anything to sustain in the name of politics and security of the state.
Casteist, sexist and racist mentality does not allow to sense the pain and trauma of the people under military regime, its politics and the practice of AFSPA.
India hopes to produce more economy, entrepreneurship, business and compete with other countries around the world to make India a producing economy and propose “Make in India” programme. But in the case of Manipur and other military controlled areas, it produces more police personals, Village Defence Force (VDF), Special Police Officers (SPO), which again produce more brutality and oppression to the people.
After the annexation of Manipur by Dominion of India, in the last 65 years, the once self sustained Manipuri economy has now become completely dependent on the import economy based on National Highway.
India makes Irom Sharmila who is now carrying the longest hunger strike in the history of mankind. She has been on fifteen years of fast against AFSPA.

Hence street corner meeting, area meeting, class mobilisation and online campaign will be the part of this campaign. MSAD appeal all the people of Manipur and students to support the campaign.

Sd/-

Secretary, Public Relations

Bipinchand Pheiroijam

Team Kumhei receives Certificate of Recognition in 5th eNortheast Award 2014, Aizawl, Mizoram

Team Kumhei (Khudol Solutions Pvt. Ltd.), received Certificate of Recognition in 5th eNortheast Award 2014, Aizawl, Mizoram which was held on 7thNovember 2014. “Kumhei.com Mobile App” is one of the

Team Kumhei (Khudol Solutions Pvt. Ltd.), received Certificate of Recognition in 5th eNortheast Award 2014, Aizawl, Mizoram which was held on 7^thNovember 2014. “Kumhei.com Mobile App” is one of the finalists in 5th eNorth East Award Challenge 2014 in the category “Mobiles for Service Delivery”.

Team Kumhei receives Certificate of Recognition in 5th eNortheast Award 2014, Aizawl, Mizoram

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MSAD Oath Taking of new Executive Committee 2014-2015

Office of the Manipur Students’ Association Delhi New Delhi MSAD Executive Committee 2014-2015 Ref: 20141108 EC Vide MSAD JBM Resolution, Ref No 20141108 and MSAD Election 2014 Notification, dated 10th November 2014

Office of the Manipur Students’ Association Delhi New Delhi

MSAD Executive Committee 2014-2015
Ref: 20141108 EC

Vide MSAD JBM Resolution, Ref No 20141108 and MSAD Election 2014 Notification, dated 10^th November 2014 and; Election Scrutiny, dated 6^th November 2014, Oath Taking of the newly elected members (uncontested) to the MSAD Executive Committee 2014-2015 was held on 8^th November 2014, at DU Garden, near V.C. Office, University of Delhi (north campus).

MSAD Oath Taking of new Executive Committee 2014-2015

The names and posts of the new EC members are:

Mr. Priyobarta Irengbam, Vice President
Mr. Andyson Oinam, General Secretary
Mr. Rajeev Mairembam, Organisation Secretary
Mr. Adison Moirangthem, Finance Secretary
Mr. Benson Salam, Academic & magazine Secretary
Mr. Vishal Likmabam, Cultural Secretary
Mr. Bipinchand Pheiroijam, Public Relations Secretary
Mr. Welkim Laishram, GAMES & SPORTS SECRETARY

Sd/-
Election Committee
Manipur Students’ Association Delhi
10^th November 2014

Manipuri Meitei Association Bangalore (MMAB) organised its annual Ningol Chakouba event on the 9th of Nov 2014

Dear All, The Manipuri Meitei Association Bangalore, celebrated its Annual Ningol Chakouba on the 9th of Nov 2014. For more details and pictures from the event please click on the

Dear All,

The Manipuri Meitei Association Bangalore, celebrated its Annual Ningol Chakouba on the 9th of Nov 2014. For more details and pictures from the event please click on the link.

http://mmab.org.in/GALLERY/Ningol%20Chakouba%202014_.html

The Manipuri Meitei Association Bangalore organised its annual Ningol Chakouba event on the 9th of Nov 2014. The function was held at the Senate Hall, Central university campus, near Mysore bank circle. This year the turnout was more than expected. The day began with the Kitchen arriving at the scene first. The first dish started coming out of the kitchen by 9 in the morning. Almost all the dishes were ready before the arrival of the guests and Ningols. The place was spruced up to the best of the association’s ability. Lights were ready, chairs ready, banner ready, camera ready, and the food was almost ready. It was time.

Ningols, dressed in their best traditional attire started arriving by 11.00 AM. They were warmly received by members of the association. Slowly and steadily a stream of people started arriving at the venue. The hall started to fill up. It was the best time for a game of housie. Everyone enthusiastically took part and the usual shouting of the numbers echoed in the hall.

In the meantime, there was a photo booth set up by the Manipur Photography Club, Bengaluru unit. The MPC Bengaluru unit was the photography partner of this year’s event. They set up an entire studio with strobe lights and white background and the works. It was quite a sight to see. Many people got their pictures clicked.

After a while, the Ningols had their lunch. The much awaited lunch was served by volunteers from MMAB as well as BMSA (Bangalore Manipur Student’s Association). Utti, Eromba, Champhoot, Singju, Angaoba, Ataoba, Sahol Hawai, Hei Thonnga, Khamen Angaoba, Achar and Kher were the menu. The kitchen team did a fabulous job in making sure that the food was made on time and served on time. Due to lack of space in the lunch area, the lunch had to be served in two batches.

As the Ningols settled down after lunch, MMAB officials were introduced to the crowd. Everyone was cheered by the sporting crowd who showed up to show their support for MMAB’s event. MMAB is truly honoured to have this kind of support and hope to get your support in the future too.

Dakhina is an essential item without which the Ningol Chakouba is not complete. Within the limited budget MMAB gifted a small Dakhina to all the Ningols who came. Each one of them was happy to get the Dakhina, it did not matter whether it was large or small. What mattered was the gesture.

After this, it was time for the bumper housie. The last event of the day and it was time for farewell with a hope to see each other again next year.

MMAB thanks all the volunteers who took out time to come and help us, the executive members who went out of their way to make sure that the event was a success, the Manipur Photography Club Bengaluru unit for their enthusiasm and support, and to all the brothers and sisters who could make it to this event.

Manipur na yaiphare. MMAB na yaiphare.

Regards

Dinesh Wangkhem

Joint Secretary and Publicity & Communication Secretary

Manipuri Meitei Association Bangalore

Startup weekend Imphal: Unique Taste Company, ACS Medical Advocacy, and Organic Manipur selected best business models

Startup Weekend Imphal, November 7-9, 2014 at MIMS, MU. Startup weekend Imphal: Unique Taste Company, ACS Medical Advocacy, and Organic Manipur selected best business models. First ever Startup Weekend event

Startup Weekend Imphal, November 7-9, 2014 at MIMS, MU.

Startup weekend Imphal: Unique Taste Company, ACS Medical Advocacy, and Organic Manipur selected best business models.

First ever Startup Weekend event in NE states of India, a 54 hours event focused on “No Talk All Action” held at MIMS, MU came to an end on November 9, 2014. Startup weekend is an event where entrepreneurial individuals with a passion for starting their own business comes together over one weekend, share ideas, form teams, does critical analysis, builds products and launches a startup company.

On the concluding day the eight participating teams demonstrated their prototypes and shared their business plans to the local entrepreneurial leaders.

New business plan demonstrated by ‘Unique Taste Company’, a venture of five aspiring entrepreneurs comprising PG Namsinthailui (DM College of Arts), P Shashikanta (Institute of Co-operative Management), K Chinglemba (ICM), H Sovapati (ICM) and L Prabha (entrepreneur) was selected as the best viable business model by the judges. This company pitched the business model on how to sell local indigenous foods items like packaged Ngari (fermented fish), Soibum (bamboo shoots), U-Morok (King Chilly), Nongmangkha Tea, Chahao Kheer (Red Rice), Nongmangkha and Gooseberry dry fruits with good profits.

Team comprising Rex Ngangom (MBA in finance & marketing), Rogen Sinam (MBA in finance & Marketting), Pinky Chanambam (MBA in HR & Marketting), Srinivas Thongam (MBA in finance & Marketting), Phillippines Lairenjam, Dinbarjit Konsam who came up with their business Model ACS Medical Advocacy was selected second while the team comprising Tarun Kumar, Th Rebina, L Poireinganba, Oinam Shusanta and L Jotin with the company brand “Organic Manipur” was selected third by the judges as feasible business model among the Biz ideas pitched by various participating teams. Organic Manipur pitched their business model as to how the local entrepreneurs can contribute the state economy by dealing with the various fruit and vegetable varieties and fish species.

Startup weekend Imphal was kickstarted on November 7 with several aspiring entrepreneurs from MIMS, NIT, MIT, ICM, DM College of Arts etc and professionals attending the startup event wherein each of them pitched their business ideas. Milk Industry, food processing industry, fish farming, launching of Matrimonial website, juice manufacturing industry etc are some of the business ideas they pitched during the event. Eight selected teams worked hard over the weekend and presented their business models in front of the judging panels on Sunday evening.

Gautam Thokchom, Partner of Tie Launch Pad, USA, while sharing his keynote speech to the gathering, 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 while lauding Dr Dhaballi for his bold initiative as an entrepreneur contributing to the industrially backward state.

Dr. Dhabali Thangjam, Chairman, BABINA Healthcare & Hospitality Industries Pvt. Ltd, one of the success entrepreneurs of the state motivated the aspiring young entrepreneurs by recalling the hardship days he experienced during his entrepreneurship journey.
Risk taking is a must for all the entrepreneurs. Every entrepreneur has to prepare for the worst moment. An entrepreneur is, sometimes, expected to face severe bankruptcy in his journey. However, he has to face such challenges instead of giving in, he said.
Problems such as law and order, extortions, frequent Bandhs, lack of infrastructure and good connectivity, Market limitation and market competition are some of the hindrances every entrepreneur in the state faces. Among these problems, ‘Extortion’ is the main hindrance that discourages the spirit of the entrepreneurs, Dr. Dhaballi maintained.
Despite all hardships and difficulties, he has been able to come out as a success entrepreneur with three business sectors namely Babina Healthcare & Hospitality (P) Ltd, Babina Hospitalities (P) Ltd and Babina Healthcare (P) Ltd providing employment to at least 720 people.

Dr. Mecha Devi, director MIMS, gave a thank you note to the organizers and participants. She encouraged the participants to do well with the pitching their business ideas and take part in dynamism of entrepreneurship happening in Manipur.

Bethun Bhowmik, Regional Manager – South Asia at UP Global facilitated the event. He is empowering local leaders via Startup Weekend, Startup NEXT, Startup Digest, and Startup Education programming. He is responsible for expanding Startup Weekend base of operations in South Asia and building a local dedicated team. He also facilitates events and workshops globally.

Coaches and Judges for the event include Khagemba Sanabam, Director of Reliable Hydrotech (Brand: Marina Springs); Geetchandra Sharma, Managing Director, Loktak Industries; Gautam Thokchom, Partner, Tie Launch Pad, USA; Kunjabi Kshetrimayum, Chartered Accountant; Dr. Ibohal Meitei, Faculty, MIMS, MU; Dr. Keshorjit Sororkhaibam, Faculty, MIMS, MU; Roshni Kumar Yambem, MD, Globizs Web Solutions Pvt Ltd; Dr. Jibon K S Leihaothabam, Faculty, MIMS, MU; Dayanidi Huidrom, MD, Intellisome-Consulting; Harjeet Sinam, MD, Kok Sam Lai Pvt Ltd; Nelson Nameirakpam, Editor, HORIZON Magazine; Gokul Wahangbam, Legal/Taxation Consultant; Haobam Joyremba, MD, CubeTen Technologists.

Global sponsors of Startup Weekend include Google for Entrepreneur, Amazon Web Services, Coca Cola and .CO. The selected teams will now receive prizes in the form of a chance to attract VC sand Investors and possible incubator admission with $500 credit sponsored by Google for entrepreneurs and $100 credit sponsored by Amazon Web Services. Apart from this, CO will provide a domain name for each team to build their website.

Startup Weekend Imphal was co-organized by: NIBIAA Consultancy, Dynamic Manipur, MIMS, MU and North American Manipur Association (NAMA) with members from San Francisco, South Korea, Frace, Delhi and Manipur. The event issponsored by the following organizations and companies: The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), Reliable Hydrotech (Brand:Marina Spring), Loktak Industries (Brand: Silver Dew), Healthcare & Hospitality Industries Pvt. Ltd. (Babina Diagnostics and The Hotel Classic) and Horizon Magazine. Media Partners of the event are Manipur Times, The Peoples’ Chronicle, E-pao, Manipur Mail and Impact TV. The event was kindly endorsed with sponsoring nearly 60 students and non-student participants by Manipurtimes, Korea Manipuri Association (KMA), Manipuri Canada Association (MAC), Knowledge Exchange Network (KEN), WiseWorld Immigration and Education Consultants, and Franchise India.

For latest updates on Startup Weekend Imphal

http://www.up.co/communities/india/imphal—manipur-india/startup-weekend/4273

https://facebook.com/SWImphal

Thanking you.

Sincerely,

Dr. Jiten Nongmaithem

for

Startup Weekend Imphal Team

Co-organized by

NIBIAA Consultancy, Dynamic Manipur, MIMS, MU and NAMA, USA

Meet 600 NGOS From Across 7 South Asian Countries

Innovations range within the area of: – Communication & Outreach, Social Commerce, Advocacy, Organizational Efficiency, Sustainable Development, Best Practices Of Mobile Usage, Best Practice Of Social Media Usage, Best Practice

We would like to share with you that we are hosting the 3rd eNGO Challenge Award on November 05th, at India Habitat Center in Delhi from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM followed by dinner. More than 100 NGOs will be demonstrated and select will be awarded. Many NGOs are congregating to share their innovations that have been changing the society and would change even more if we all encourage them, support them, and collaborate with them. Please do find time to attend, participate and energize the valuable gathering of innovative practices. You may register here: http://www.engochallenge.org/engo-challenge-south-asia-2014-registration-form/

1. Details of what’s happening is available at: http://www.engochallenge.org
2. 600 + NGOs participation
3. Participation from 7-8 Countries
4. 80+ Exhibitors giving LIVE demos of their innovations in 10 dedicated Pavilions

5. High power inauguration followed by 8 parallel interactive sessions covering areas of CSR and Crowd funding, Social Media for Non-Profit, NGO partnership and Digital Inclusion, Communication & Outreach, Social Commerce, Advocacy, Organizational Efficiency, Sustainable Development, Best Practices Of Mobile Usage, Best Practice Of Social Media Usage, Best Practice Of Radio & Video Usage.

Brief about the Award

The eNGO Challenge aspires to create an ecosystem of NGOs who are using Information Communication Technology (ICT) and digital media tools for good governance and practices benefiting societies and communities at large. The Challenge seeks to recognize, salute and honour NGOs using these mechanisms. The eNGO Challenge is a joint initiative of Public Interest Registry (PIR) and Digital Empowerment Foundation (DEF).

The Objectives Of The ENGO Challenge Includes:

To promote and encourage best ICT practices by NGOs for community development;

To create an ecosystem of NGOs who uses ICTs and digital media for good governance practice for community serving purpose ;

To create and build a network of NGOs into innovative ICT practices for learning, experience sharing and promote good practices;

To encourage bottom up NGO led local content development and population, information and community work experiences on ICT platforms through the web especially for wider access and partnership;

To advocate the wider need for good ICT practice among NGOs as the third sector working partner hand in hand with the public and the private sectors.

This year we received 307 nominations across 8 categories. Out of which, 102 were valid nominations. The virtual Jury members managed to filter 102 valid entries to 70 for the final evaluation by the grand jury. A panel of 8 jury members looked into the filtered nominations. The jury panel has selected 49+ finalists and winners who will be awarded and felicitated on November 05th, 2014.

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MMAB Bangalore – Ningol Chakouba celebrations – 9th November 2014

Dear All, The Manipuri Meitei Association Bangalore will be organising its annual Ningol Chakouba celebrations on the 9th of November 2014. For more details and registration, please click the link

Dear All,

The Manipuri Meitei Association Bangalore will be organising its annual Ningol Chakouba celebrations on the 9^th of November 2014.

For more details and registration, please click the link below.

http://ningolchakouba2014.splashthat.com/

Regards

Dinesh Wangkhem

Joint Secretary and Publicity & Communication Secretary

Manipuri Meitei Association Bangalore

NEFIS PR: Condemn whole Judicial Process and travesty of Irom Sharmila

North-East Forum for International Solidarity Date – 30th Oct 2014 Press-release North-East Forum for International Solidarity (NEFIS) condemns the whole Judicial Process and travesty of Irom Sharmila’s : North-East Forum

North-East Forum for International Solidarity
Date – 30^th Oct 2014
Press-release

North-East Forum for International Solidarity (NEFIS) condemns the whole Judicial Process and travesty of Irom Sharmila’s :

North-East Forum for International Solidarity (NEFIS) condemns the whole judicial process and travesty of Irom Sharmila. NEFIS is against this type of judicial procedure where a peaceful protester protesting against injustice and draconian law AFSPA is pulled to such harassment. It is an justice done to her even after a long fasting of 14 years. Not only the people of North-East but also the people all over the country should come together and fight against such Draconian law AFSPA, where the rights of humanity is being violated. And it is the high time that the Indian Government look forward to the demand of the movement and especially the protest of Irom Sharmila and this judicial travesty should be stop as earliest.

Also Today after the court hearing, a delegation of NEFIS also met Irom Sharmila and extended its Solidarity in support of Irom Sharmila’s struggle and for the Scraping of Arms Forces Special Power Act (AFSPA).

Chinglen Koumukchom (Convenor, North-East Forum for International Solidarity)
Contact: 7838983871

Hem Chandra Brahma (Media Coordinator, North-East Forum for International Solidarity)
Contact: 9818689635

AMAND Pune PR: Ningol Chakouba at Pune 2014

ASSOCIATION OF MANIPURI DIASPORA (AMAND), PUNE Regd. 643/2012/Pune, Email: amand.pune@gmail.com https://sites.google.com/site/amandpune Ref. No.-/AMAND/PR/Ningol/2014-16/002/ Date: 26 October 2014 PRESS RELEASE The Association of Manipuri Diaspora (AMAND), Pune is a non-profit, non-government

ASSOCIATION OF MANIPURI DIASPORA (AMAND), PUNE
Regd. 643/2012/Pune, Email: amand.pune@gmail.com

https://sites.google.com/site/amandpune

Ref. No.-/AMAND/PR/Ningol/2014-16/002/ Date: 26 October 2014

PRESS RELEASE

The Association of Manipuri Diaspora (AMAND), Pune is a non-profit, non-government community organization founded by working as well as retired Manipuri professionals residing in and around Pune. Ningol Chakkouba, an age old culture that signifies the strong bonding between “Ningols” and “Pibas” in the society of Manipur, was celebrated on Saturday, the 25th October 2014 at Aadrika Restaurant, Pune. This festival not only signifies but also strengthens the bond of love & affection between brothers and sisters, parents and daughters and friends.

This unique age old festival was organized by AMAND, Pune with its firm objective to foster the spirit of unity, harmony and goodwill amongst the brothers & sisters living in and around Pune. This will also help in promoting the coexistence and social bonding by reaffirming the faith in traditional values of love and protection of people of Manipur in Pune. Fun filled pre-lunch as well as postlunch entertainment programs were also organized during this event. All the participants reaffirmed to celebrate the occasion every year with the same spirit and vigour.

The event was concluded by presenting some gifts to all the ningols and kids by the pibas; mutual greetings & blessings between the brothers and sisters.

With best Regards,
(Ch. Jayanta Singh)
Gen. Secy,
AMAND, Pune

Sana Sanggai, Survey No. 280, Plot No. 13, Property No. 2980,
Shathe Wasti, Dhanori Road, Lohegoan, Pune 411047.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/10/amand-pune-pr-ningol-chakouba-at-pune-2014/

MSAD Annual Election 2014 Notification – 8 November 2014

Office of The Election Committee Manipur Students’ Association Delhi New Delhi Ref. No. 20141024 Election/PR MSAD Annual Election 2014 Notification Press Release / 24 October 2014 MSAD Annual Election for

Office of The Election Committee
Manipur Students’ Association Delhi
New Delhi
Ref. No. 20141024 Election/PR

MSAD Annual Election 2014 Notification
Press Release / 24 October 2014

MSAD Annual Election for the Executive Term 2014-2015 will be held on Saturday, 8 November 2014 at the Faculty of Arts, University of Delhi, (Delhi North) from 2 p.m.to 4 p.m. for the following executive posts:

President
Vice-President
General Secretary
Organisation Secretary
Finance Secretary
Public Relations Secretary
Academic & Magazine Secretary
Games & Sports Secretary
Cultural Secretary.

Students from Manipur willing to contest the election must obtain a complete set of nomination form. The nomination form has six pages. The first three pages are the general layout of information and Election Rules & Regulations. The following three pages contain three forms that a candidate (Form I) and his/ her proposer and seconder (Form II & III respectively) must duly fill up and submit to the Election Committee.

Last date for filing of nomination form and withdrawal of candidature is 5 November 2014. Nomination form will not be accepted after 8 p.m.

The Election Committee will conduct scrutiny of candidature on 6 November 2014 at the Delhi University Garden, near Vice Chancellor Office, Delhi (North Campus) at 4 p.m. A candidate must report for scrutiny along with his/ her proposer and seconder to the Election Committee by 4 p.m.

Oath taking ceremony of the MSAD Executives Committee 2014-2015 will be held on 9 November 2014 at the Delhi University Garden, near VC Office, University of Delhi (North Campus) at 4 p.m.

For contesting election and voting rights please read the MSAD Election Rules & Regulations 2014. For information related to election please contact the Election Committee at the following numbers:

Chetan Khuman Returning Officer 7503745861
Herojit Wahengbam Caretaker MSAD 9818792032

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Chetan Khuman
Returning Officer, Election Committee,
Manipur Students’ Association Delhi
24 October 2014
Ref: 20141024 Election/PR

Email: msadelectioncommittee@gmail.com, msad.manipur@gmail.com

Circular – MSAD Joint Body Meeting Resolution

Circular – MSAD Joint Body Meeting Resolution 24 October 2014 20141024 MSAD Joint Body Meeting Election 2014 (Download in PDF format) A Joint Body Meeting of Manipur Students’ Association Delhi was held today

Circular – MSAD Joint Body Meeting Resolution
24 October 2014

20141024 MSAD Joint Body Meeting Election 2014 (Download in PDF format)

A Joint Body Meeting of Manipur Students’ Association Delhi was held today at A-42, FF, Christian Colony, Patel Chest, New Delhi-7, from 3:30 p.m.onwards.

The agenda of the meeting was:

To dissolve MSAD Executive Term 2013-2014 and to nominate a Caretaker to look after the association until a new Executive Committee have been formed.
To dissolve MSAD Election Committee 2013-2014 and to form MSAD Election Committee 2014-2015.
To decide the date, timing, venue and tentative budget of the Annual Election for the MSAD Executive Term 2014-2015.
To decide the last date of submission of the financial report of the Executive Term 2013-14.

The meeting was attended by the following persons:

Sl. No. Name Phone e-mail

Sashikanta Moirangcha 9818289594 sashmeitei@gmail.com
P. Bankimchandra 9711791498 –
Karnabir Thokchom 8860546049 thkarnabir@yahoo.com
Chetan Khuman 7503745861 chetanyenshembam@gmail.com
Herojit Laiphrakpam 7503234766 herojitlai@yahoo.com
Priyobata Irengbam 9818792022 i.p.s.priyo@gmail.com
A. Rohen 9910832552 amom.rohen@gmail.com
Herojit Wahengbam 9818792032 herojit.wahengbam@gmail.com
Sapam Baniprakash 9716477215 sapambaniprakash@gmail.com
Ksh. Dayabati 9891874178 dayakshetricha@yahoo.com
Samananda Elangbam 9015959935 esamananda@gmail.com
Manishwar Nongmaithem 9891270695 manishwar_n@yahoo.com
Balbir Khuman 8376889477 balbirkhuman@gmail.com

Those who have expressed regret for the inability to attend the meeting were:

Elangbam Amit
Malem Ningthouja
Praem Hidam
Shafikul Haque

Resolutions

MSAD Executive Committee 2013-2014 was dissolved. Herojit Wahengbam was nominated as the Caretaker of MSAD until a new Executive Committee have been formed.
MSAD Election Committee 2013-2014 was dissolved. MSAD Election Committee 2014-15 was formed. The following persons were nominated against the respective posts assigned to each name.

Name Post

Praem Hidam (Chairperson)
Samananda Elangbam (Vice-Chairperson)
Chetan Khuman (Returning Officer)
Sashikanta Moirangcha (Returning Officer)
Ksh. Dayabati Member
Shafikul Haque Makakmayum Member
A. Rohen Member
Herojit Laiphrakpam Member
Karnabir Thokchom Member

Election

MSAD Annual Election for the Executive Term 2014-2015 will be held on Saturday, 8 November 2014 for the following executive posts:

President
Vice-President

iii. General Secretary

Organisation Secretary
Finance Secretary
Public Relations Secretary

vii. Academic & Magazine Secretary

viii. Games & Sports Secretary

Cultural Secretary.

Last date for filing of nomination form and withdrawal of candidature is 5 November 2014. Nomination form will not be accepted after 8 p.m.

The Election Committee will conduct scrutiny of candidature on 6 November 2014 at the Delhi University Garden, near Vice Chancellor Office, Delhi (North Campus) at 4 p.m. A candidate must report for scrutiny along with his/ her proposer and seconder to the Election Committee by 4 p.m.

Oath taking ceremony of the MSAD Executives Committee 2014-2015 will be held on 9 November 2014 at the Delhi University Garden near Vice Chancellor Office, University of Delhi (North Campus) at 4 p.m.

Submission of financial report.

It was decided that the financial report for the executive term 2013-14 must be submitted on or before 30^th September 2014 to the Advisory Board.

The meeting was adjourned at 7 p.m.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/10/circular-msad-joint-body-meeting-resolution/

EMA Celebrated Ningol Chakkouba 2014 in Europe

Ningol Chakkouba, the most loved festival of Manipuris, especially among meeteis, signifying age old culture of strong bonds between ningols and pibas in the society of Manipur , was

Ningol Chakkouba, the most loved festival of Manipuris, especially among meeteis, signifying age old culture of strong bonds between ningols and pibas in the society of Manipur , was celebrated in England on the 11^th of November 2012 at Borstal , Kent, England with many ningols from other parts of Europe participating in the feast.

This day is a ningol’s day out when pibas are obliged to invite ‘ningols’ at their place for a ‘chaak’, exchanging gifts and pleasantries apart from sharing many fond memories .This festival strengthens the bond of love between brothers and sisters, parents and daughters and friends. This festival reaffirms family ties and values in the society when the occasion re-kindles the love and affection between them.

For the people of Manipur origin in Europe, this festival has become a key to uphold the tradition far away from home, even more strengthening the feeling of oneness and the emotional bonding among the members across Europe. This is a special day to pass on a beautiful culture & heritage to the next generation of Manipuris living in the continent.

The event was closed by exchanging khudols (gifts) , greetings, blessings, and reaffirmations by the participants to celebrate the occasion again with the same spirit and vigour in the next year.

Message from some of the Ningols who attended the occasion :

Hi All, Me and my family want to personally thank for the NC celebration. Must say it was a grand success. Gauri although don’t speak yet but she was narrating in her language to us about all that happened. She was really excited. My husband Sutharsan also had a very good experience with people, food and above all, our culture. Thanks EMA, for keeping few of our tradition alive even being so far away from our motherland. Promila D. Sutharsan Huidrom .Oslo-Norway

Dear EMA committee and all members, I cannot begin to express my admiration and gratitude for all your hard work and generosity in organising such a fabulous Ningol Chakouba celebration and making us ( Ningols) feel so special. It is indeed an honour to be a member of the ever growing family. Sanjeeta Thangjam, UK.

‘Thoroughly enjoyed the day’ Indira, Germany.

Dear Brothers and EMA committee,
Thank you for organising such a wonderful Ningol Chakauba celebration. We really enjoyed every bit of it. Bijyenti Ireland, Republic.

Released by
European Manipuri Association (EMA)
Website: www.ema-europe.org

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/10/ema-celebrated-ningol-chakkouba-2014-in-europe/

Delhi comes out in full support #ForAssam

New Delhi, October 20, 2014: Delhi stood firmly behind the Music Fraternity yesterday and lent its earnest support for the concert titled #FORASSAM. A packed Blue Frog witnessed the

New Delhi, October 20, 2014: Delhi stood firmly behind the Music Fraternity yesterday and lent its earnest support for the concert titled #FORASSAM. A packed Blue Frog witnessed the biggest names of the music industry as all the stars performed live to an enthralled audience. Spearheaded by Papon and Vishal Dadlani, the concert at Blue Frog in Delhi was held to help generate funds for the people who have been ravaged by the recent floods in the state of Assam.

Said Papon, “The intention was to generate awareness and attention about the flood situation in Assam and generate as much relief funds as possible towards the cause. We will collect the funds and hand it over to the chief minister’s fund soon”.

“This is probably the biggest concert in Indian music history where the music fraternity has come forward for a cause. Flood is an annual phenomenon in Assam, but due to some reasons, it doesn’t get properly highlighted enough to be considered as a national calamity. ” said Vishal.

Photo Courtesy: Shatabdi Chakrabarti

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/10/delhi-comes-out-in-full-support-forassam/

People`s Campaign for Resurgent Manipur Third Anniversary Press Release

The third anniversary of the People`™s Campaign for Resurgent Manipur (PCRM) was observed today (18/10/2014). It may be recalled that the Campaign, then known as People`™s Campaign for Assembly Election 2012`™, was launched by concerned citizens of and from the state of Manipur in different parts of the world with a vow to bring about a positive change in the state of affairs in Manipur, starting with an effort to change the political culture and efforts to bring about an issue based electoral politics in the state. The campaign, which was later on renamed in its first anniversary as `People`™s Campaign for Resurgent Manipur`™, was simultaneously launched in different parts of the country, amongst others, in Imphal, New Delhi, Chandigarh, and Chennai on 18th October, 2011 by resolving to work for a new Manipur.

To shape a new political culture and bring about issue based electoral politics in the state, the Campaign marks 15 years as its timeline. Beginning with the Assembly Election of 2012, the Campaign seeks to intervene through public meetings, media and posters. In today`™s observation, it has also endorsed the aims and objectives of the Campaign as well as those resolutions taken during the second anniversary and to further strengthen its network and monitoring of the events and developments in the state and offices, especially the elected representatives.

Keeping its twin objectives of shaping informed discourses on critical issues that confront Manipur and make the democratic process legitimate and vibrant, the decisions to upgrade and strengthen the website of the Campaign was also taken. It was also resolved that the Campaign would carry out its activities in a larger scale in the run up to the next Assembly Election than what was done at the time of 2012 Assembly Elections.

The third anniversary observation today was also marked by a Round Table on `Youth for a Resurgent Manipur`™. Attended by old and new members of the Campaign, students and professionals based in Delhi, the deliberation was moderated by Dr. G. Amarjit Sharma and Dr. Kh. Bijoykumar, faculty members of JNU and three speakers representing the student community, Sunil Gangmei, Azad Babu and Usham Rojio, initiated the discussion. The speakers put forward the issues of unemployment, deteriorating education system, ethnocentric conception of Manipur and consumerist, self-centered and individualist ethos amongst youths as some of the key concerns. Taking part in the deliberations, other members also expressed concern over the shrinking of arable land and tendency to seek private solution, one member citing the culture of private tuition as an example of that tendency. Moderators of the deliberation, Dr. G. Amarjit Sharma raises the issue of what and who constitutes public voice while Dr. Kh. Bijoykumar talks about the movement of youths from rural to urban areas in search of government job by leaving aside the agrarian sector as issues that we must reflect.

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Kapil Arambam
Shafikul Haque
Media coordinators
People`™s Campaign for Resurgent Manipur

Special NE Initiative by Mr Rajeev Chandrasekhar MP, Bangalore

Independent Rajya Sabha Member from Bangalore has a Special NE Initiative Guwahati, October 16, 2014: Rajeev Chandrasekhar, an Independent MP from Bangalore, through his charitable trust, the Flags of Honour

Independent Rajya Sabha Member from Bangalore has a Special NE Initiative

Guwahati, October 16, 2014: Rajeev Chandrasekhar, an Independent MP from Bangalore, through his charitable trust, the Flags of Honour Foundation, organised a relief camp in Goalpara district recently. The camp was held in partnership with Utsah, a Guwahati based NGO that works in the area of Child Protection.

The day long camp saw essential relief material like blankets, baby food items and oil being distributed among women and children. Relief was extended to the girl children from over 200 homes who have been suffering due to lack of sanitation facilities and malnutrition in the flood affected villages of Narayanpara and Ambari villages in Goalpara district in lower Assam.

The gesture was an expression to show solidarity by the people of Karnataka to those of Assam. Rajeev Chandrasekhar has in his two terms in the Rajya Sabha been one of the few members to espouse the causes and concerns of the North East. Amongst others, he has talked extensively about racist attacks against citizens from the North East in Bangalore and other parts of India, drinking water concerns in Assam, Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh, the expansion of livelihood opportunities for the youth in these regions and need for more air connectivity for Guwahati.

He has always advocated that a vibrantly progressive Northeast is important for a strong India. Recognizing that the floods hitting the north east almost annually are severely jeopardizing the development of the region, he has constantly raised the urgent need for an institutional assessment of the flood problem and for a long term, strategic policy response to the flood problem in the region.

Rajeev Chandrasekhar is a second time MP in the Rajya Sabha, and is from Bangalore. Another event under his Special North East initiative took place on the 14th of October at Leimakhong, Manipur where Mr Chandrasekhar launched a special initiative to provide financial assistance, encouragement and motivation to Veer Naris, Widows and Veterans including World War II Veterans in the North East through the Flags of Honour Foundation.

In 2013, Mr Rajeev Chandrasekhar encouraged 20 top emerging entrepreneurs in Nagaland taking the role of Chief Mentor under the Impact 5000’s “The Entrepreneur” campaign. Designed to enhance business skills of 20 top emerging young entrepreneurs in Nagaland who had the ambition and potential to generate substantial growth in their businesses, Mr Chandrasekhar has held that the India narrative would be incomplete if it didn’t have Baichung Bhutia, Mary Kom, Alobo Naga, Soulmate, Atsu Sekhose, Norden Wangdi, Chekrowolu Swuro and countless others from the past, today and in the future and that the Northeast represents many opportunities but the biggest one is its young people and their creativity and talent. “The future is about thousands of entrepreneurs determining the destiny of this region, he said.

The Traveling Players

Children’s film society of India functioning under the aegis of Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India is proud to host the 2nd being executed by Cinedarbaar as the

Children’s film society of India functioning under the aegis of Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India is proud to host the 2^nd being executed by Cinedarbaar as the outreach partners. ‘The Traveling Players’ is an initiative that charters an important road map for enabling a widespread knowledge about cinema and its history among the students. The festival will travel in 9 cities namely Imphal, Aizwal, Itanagar, Ziro Valley, Geyzing, Namchi, Gangtok, Kohima and Dimapur focusing on skill development and educating the youth about films as a medium. The program is designed for the age group 9-17 years.

The festival kicked off in Arunachal Pradesh followed by Nagaland visiting various schools and organizing movie screenings followed by the interactive sessions encourage ng experiential learning. Winners will also be receiving prizes. In Mizoram, Schools such as St. Pauls’s and Govt higher secondary school would be covered from 13th – 15^th October, 2014.on 15^th October the venue for the festival is Vannapa Hall, wherein we have invited students from various schools.

The festival in Nagaland has been made possible due to the help of our local coordinator Miss Maggie. L.Ralte,from the Helen’o’Grady.

Shravan Kumar, CEO of CFSI believes in the motto” A child’s right to entertainment”. He says “Although similar festivals are a regular feature in the rest of the country, the children in north east have been deprived a lot. We are happy to say that we have succeeded to a large extent in translating our motto into reality. Our organization is trying to reach out to the children in the country in various ways. It has been our constant endeavor to make children appreciate the aesthetics of cinema as an art.”

We are extremely keen on making the programme successful for the children of Mizoram. Our team will be conducting review writing competition across all states. By the end of the project we will be publishing a book for children about Cinema and its history where the best write ups will be published. The movie screening will also be followed by the quiz and storyboard competition. We believe this unique programme will help the youth in Mizoram to develop an eye to view films critically.

Children’s Film Society of India (CFSI), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India promotes films that provide healthy and wholesome entertainment for children to broaden their perspective and encourage them to reflect on the world around.

Cinedarbaar Welfare Society is an independent organization based in Delhi, which works in the field of arts, culture and education. We believe in creating a knowledge base at the grassroots level. Since the inception of Cinedarbaar, the basic idea remains to foster the cinephilia culture by providing them with platforms like these festivals to learn explore and revitalize the zeal of the movie buffs. Our efforts have always been to conduct an interactive session after every film screening encouraging the exchange of views and ideas thus creating a dialogue.

The Festival began with a Press Conference in Guwahati on 30^th August, 2014 addressed by ‘Ms. Supriya Suri’ president of Cinedarbaar followed by a tremendous response for the festival in Arunachal Pradesh.

For Further Details Contact:
Ritika Sapra
Programme Associate | Cinedarbaar
+91-9910358111

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/10/the-traveling-players/

Irabot Day Celebration 2014 (Oinam)

By Lukhendro Keisham Oinam, 30/09/14: Regarded as one of the biggest campaign of its kind in Oinam the Irabot Celebration Committee (Oinam) conducted a mass sanitation programme from 27th to

By Lukhendro Keisham

Oinam, 30/09/14:

Regarded as one of the biggest campaign of its kind in Oinam the Irabot Celebration Committee (Oinam) conducted a mass sanitation programme from 27th to 30th of Sept., 2014 at Oinam. It was a sanitation campaign to create an awareness of the life and ideologies of Lamyanba Jananeta Hijam Irabot to the denizens of Oinam and the masses.

Around 200 volunteers from various leikais of Oinam participated the daily mass sanitation drive at various sites and leikais of Oinam. It includes cleaning of public properties like road sides, drains, govt. building campuses, crematorium, etc. The cleaning of road sides covered from Irom Leikai at Mamang Leikai to Keithel Leikai at Tiddim Road extend of Oinam.

On the 30th of Sept. a celebrational birth anniversary function in the name of Hijam Irabot was held at Oinam Mamang Leikai. The function was presided by Oinam Budhi Singh (Chairperson, Oinam Nagar Panchayat) who shared his happiness and support for the youth who took part in such a noble cause. Oinam Chandrahas Singh (senior citizen) was the chief guest and Yumnam Joykumar Singh (Project Director, NESRIP, P.W.D – Manipur) and Oinam Chaoba Singh (retired advocate) were the guest of honors. Oinam Chaoba spoke about the life and journey of Lamyanba Irabot to the attending crowds. Joykumar stated that the development of a society depends on the youth and request the people of Oinam to collectively come forward in unity and work together irrespective of a separate leikai or group. Apart from the presiding guest the function was attended by various leaders, youth, social workers and individuals of Oinam.

After the speeches a traditional local boat racing competition, Hiyang Tanaba was held at Oinam Turel (Oinam River). Categories of the competition includes Men’s & Women’s Group along with a Men’s Individual. The winners and participants were awarded with a very nominal cash prize just after the competition at the main stage at the open community hall of Ireima Laimang Laibung, Oinam Mamang Leikai.

Later an entertainment non-competitive dance session was conducted at the main stage. Fourteen dancers from Oinam and the surrounding areas participated the show. The main attraction of the day’s event was the musical concert by the most trending singing sensations of the state. During the concert a mass candle lighting ceremony also took place in which both sides of the road from Mayai Leikai’s Pukhri Mapal (Bammon Mamang) to Mamang Leikai till the venue of the event were lighted with paper lanterns. The four day observation and sanitation programme in memory of the most important reformer, Lamyanba Jananeta Hijam Irabot came to an end.

Apart from the four days campaign the Irabot Celebration Committee, Oinam extended the cleanliness drive on the 2nd Oct., birth anniversary day of Mahatma Gandhi (Father of Indian Nation). On this day the volunteers cleaned the campus of Ibudhou Tangleibung, the wholesome worship site of Oinam town.

The Irabot Celebration Committee, Oinam’s sanitation campaign of 2014 was not possible without the mention of the valuable donors, guests, participants, volunteers of Oinam Sports Association and most importantly the denizens of all the leikais and supporters who came out wholeheartedly. It was the effortless and priceless dedication and hard works by the youths of the organizing committee that made it all possible. Special grace to all who with no boundaries of day or night, wealthy or poor, came out honestly for such a noble cause.

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Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/10/irabot-day-celebration-2014-oinam/

Press Release on the 4th Council Assembly of the UNC

PRESS RELEASE Dated Tahamzam, 9th October, 2014 The 4th Council Assembly of the United Naga Council was held on 7-8 October, 2014 at Tumnoupokpi Village, Tahamzam(Senapati District) and hosted by

PRESS RELEASE

Dated Tahamzam, 9^th October, 2014

The 4^th Council Assembly of the United Naga Council was held on 7-8 October, 2014 at Tumnoupokpi Village, Tahamzam(Senapati District) and hosted by the Thangal Khanglong. The assembly commenced with the hoisting of the UNC flag by the President Mr. L. Adani. All the 16 constituents tribes, the Naga frontal and regional organisations, formers UNC Presidents, senior leaders and Thangal tribe elders participated in the Assembly. The Assembly Sessions were chaired by the Speaker, Mr P. Timothy and proceedings recorded by the Assembly Speaker, Mr. Reishangpem Shaiza.

The tenure of the present incumbent Executives was extended by the Council Assembly upto November, 2014 within which time election for the tenure 2014-2018 would be conducted by the Election Commission, which was also appointed during the Assembly.

Apart from the traditional activity report and financial statement for the period following the last Council Assembly at Leibi Maring in December, 2014 there was a presentation of a summation of the tenure 2011-2014.

The Council Assembly also strongly reaffirmed the severance of political ties with the communal Government of Manipur and the boycott of the ADCs.

The Assembly also condemned the communal action of Manipur police who arrested Mr N. K. Phungreishung, Secretary of the Shangpun Long (an umbrella organisation of 18 villages) on 6^th October, 2014 at Poirou Chingjin under Andro Police station on the ground that he is a sympathiser of the United Naga Council, as Mr Phungreishung was in possession of the programme and on mobilisation for a seminar to be held at Shungriphai village on 11th October, 2014, in which Mr Gaidon Kamei, the General Secretary of the UNC was to be the resource person. Mr Phungreishung was also divested of the Seminar programme and Rs 3400/-.

That the state police force has found reason to detain and harass a citizen for organising a seminar where a UNC official would be speaking reflects the utterly communal orientation of the personnel involved. The Assembly therefore resolved to place the alarming matter before the Government of India to further register our case for an alternative arrangement outside the Government of Manipur(GoM). The GoM must also respond to this matter and be held responsible for any untoward incident arising out of the highly provocative action of the state police.

Publicity Wing

United Naga Council