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IMPHAL, Dec 3: Prof H. Nandakumar Sarma, the vice chancellor of Manipur University has assured all possible help and cooperation to the College of Nursing, Regional Institute of Medical Sciences.

He was speaking as the chief guest of the third foundation day of College of Nursing on Saturday.

Prof Nandakumar stated that there were some problems in the beginning. However these were sorted out with the officials of RIMS.

He also clarified that the syllabi of the College of Nursing was set by the experts and are at a par with those of the best nursing institutes in the country and as such the students need not have any apprehensions.

The VC is happy that the nursing students will be exposed to a better academic atmosphere since there are several streams in this medical college. He assured that the university will come forth with all assistances.

In his presidential speech Prof S. Sekharjit, Director of RIMS, said that Prof N. Damayanti had come forth to salvage the nascent College of Nursing which was facing various problems. He said that now with the team work under the supervision of the Nursing college develeopement committee the institute is emerging as one of the best.

He said that this nursing institute will remain as a part of RIMS and shall never be separated, He was glad that the doctors from RIMS are everywhere in the country in general and the NE states in particular, He was sure that the nurses from this institute will dominate the nursing scene soon. Earlier Prof N. Damaynati, Principal in charge presented the milestones of the College of Nursing.

Dr Mirdula S. Khanikor, principal of Regional college of nursing, Guwahati said that people feel jealous of Manipur since the players are dominating the sports scene. She said that one day the nurses from this institute will surely dominate the region. Dr Manju Vasta, principal of College of Nursing, AIIMS was also in the dais.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/12/college-of-nursing-observes-third-foundation-day/

IMPHAL, December 2: In the wake of various militant outfits under the Coordination Committee and the URF/KCP boycotting the December 3 visit of the Prime Minister and UPA chairman to the state, the state government has already taken up stringent security measures in the Greater Imphal area since yesterday.

According to a reliable source, security forces have been placed at some 173 different locations around the Greater Imphal area, while another 61 mobile teams have been formed as part of security preparation. The state has further formed 54 temporary security posts in the Greater Imphal area.

Meanwhile, the state home department has further instructed the state DGP, IGP (ops), DIG zone I to inspect the security deployment starting from Friday night, the source informed.

Further according to the source, the state chief secretary further chaired a meeting and considered the various schemes to be represented before the Prime Minister tomorrow to be announced as PM package. The schemes were further finalized by a cabinet meet late this evening to be submitted to the Prime Minister tomorrow.

Meanwhile, the chief secretary has officially instructed all government employees in the secretariat and head of departments to attend the public meeting at Kangla and to be seated at the venue atleast 45 minutes before the arrival of the Prime Minister. The chief secretary has further instructed the heads of departments to instruct all officers and employees of the deprtment under their control to attend the meeting.

A separate official order issued by the commissioner GAD, government of Manipur has stated that any officers/employees who are willing to halt the night on December 2 in their respective offices will be provided food/meal by the GAD for employees of the Manipur secretariat.

It has further warned that failure to attend office will be viewed seriously and dies non principle will be applied and no pay shall be granted to the defaulting staff.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/12/heavy-security-deployment-in-and-around-greater-imphal/

IMPHAL, Dec 2 (NNN): The JAC against the killing of Md. Kora, who was killed in a bomb blast on November 30, has today threatened the state government that it would call a 24-hour bandh if its demands are not met on or before December 6.

The JAC has already submitted a memorandum to the Chief Minister in connection with the incident wherein it expressed its demands.

The state government should book the culprits on or before December 15 and a compensation of Rs 10 lakh should be given to the bereaved family of Kora and also a suitable government job should be provided to the family, said JAC convenor, Jakir Hussain at a press conference at Manipur Press club here today.

He also said the JAC will not take the corpse of Kora until and unless the state government comes up with a positive response.

Kora had no link with any underground organizations and he was an innocent rickshaw puller who struggled hard for his life and family, the deceased’s elder daughter had claimed.

The rickshaw puller, Kora died in a bomb blast November 30 outside the main venue of Sangai festival 2011 at Hatta Kangjeibung here. Five persons, including two women were also wounded in the explosion.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/12/jac-demands-rs-10-lakh-and-job-as-compensation-for-kora/

IMPHAL, Dec 2: Zeliangrong Students’ Union, Manipur has condemned the state government for delay in the construction of Barrack Valley suspension bridege and also decried misappropriation of fund for the construction of road between Katang and Maguilong villages in between Manipur and Nagaland.

Speaking to media persons after inspecting the construction work of Barrack Valley suspension bridge, chairman of Zeliangrong Students’ Union, Stephen stated that the contractor has not taken up the road construction work properly and as a result the road in between Katang and Maguilong is in a deplorable condition.

The construction of Barrack Valley bridge was started in 2009 at an estimated cost of Rs. 4.59 crore under the agency of one special contractor, but it is still under the initial stage.

Stephen further appealed to the authorities concerned to expedite the development works and ensure better living condition to the people of Zeliangrong region.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/12/zsu-decries-misappropriation-of-development-fund/

IMPHAL, Dec 2 (NNN): Describing the proposed visit of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi as a poll gimmick, the state BJP today strongly demanded that the status of “Supra-State Body” should be clarified to the public by the Prime Minister during his visit to Manipur on December 3 if he is sincere enough on the issue.

Making a veil attack on UPA government at the centre, Manipur state unit BJP president S. Shantikumar, while making announcement of Dr. Nando joining the party during a simple function at its office here, said not a single leader from UPA government have neither visited Manipur nor a single word was spoken about the hardships faced by the people during the over three-month long economic blockade and counter economic blockade imposed by Sadar Hills Districthood Demand Committee (SHDDC) and United Naga Council (UNC).

“Now Prime Minister Dr. Manmohasn Singh and UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi are visiting the state for inauguration of a few buildings at a time when elections are round the corner which is a ploy to throw dust in the public eyes”, Shantikumar alleged.

Reiterating that the “closed door meeting” between the Union home minister and leaders of UNC during the Manipur visit of the former last month is “still in the dark”, the Manipur Pradesh BJP president demanded it should also be detailed by the two leaders during their trip to the state, the Manipur Pradesh BJP president demanded.

He also said the Guwahati based Seven Sister Post had rejected the statement made by home minister P Chidambaram on the issue of Supra-state body. The Secular Progressive Front (SPF) government has also maintained a complete silence on it till now as if it does not aware anything on the matter. The state government should also come clear on the issue, Shantikumar insisted.

Dr. Nando, who joined BJP on Friday, will contest the upcoming polls to the 10th Manipur Legislative Assembly from Uripok Constituency. Apart from Shantikumar, other state BJP leaders were also present at the function.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/12/state-bjp-dismissess-pm-and-upa-chairpersons-visit-as-political-gimmick/

NEW DELHI , December 2 (MIC): In the meeting jointly chaired by the Union Minister of State of Women & Child Development and the Union Minister of State of DONER & Parliamentary Affairs held here on the occupancy of Working Women’s Hostel for NE Region at Jasola in New Delhi, following decisions were arrived at to facilitate cent percent utilization of capacity of 501 beds created at Jasola Hostel, New Delhi.

The Principal Resident Commissioner of Sikkim, other Principal Resident Commissioners and Resident Commissioners or their representatives of North Eastern States were unanimous in their view that the proposed rent of Rs.2,800/- per month per bed was not affordable and should be reduced to Rs.1500/- per month per bed as a special case.  The difference of Rs.1300/- may be met by the Government in the Ministry of Women & Child Development and Ministry of DONER either directly or through NEC.  It was agreed that this request could be considered provided the State Governments of North Eastern States were in a position to guarantee cent percent utilization collectively and at the same time each of the eight States would give its confirmed requirement of the beds.  Collectively, they would cover all the 501 beds available in the Hostel.

In that event of the number of beds utilized by any of these states falls short of the committed numbers, the state government should bear and provide for the rent for the unoccupied beds from its budget every month.

The decision to reduce the rent to Rs.1500/- per month from Rs.2800/- per month, could remain in force for two years to begin with.  After that, this would be reviewed looking to the actual occupancy during this period and demand at that time.

It was decided that the women students from North Eastern States include those studying in coaching institutions, trainees, interns, researchers as well as self employed persons would be accommodated upto 30% of the total beds available in the Jasola  Hostel as a special case.

The Principal Resident Commissioners, Resident Commissioners and their representatives tentatively indicated the number of beds for their state during the discussion as 125 for Assam, 50 for Arunachal Pradesh, 75 for Sikkim , 25 for Meghalaya, 50 for Nagaland, 90 for Mizoram, 50 for Manipur which could go upto 200 and 25 for Tripura.

It was decided that the state government concerned would confirm the numbers and in case or change, give the revised numbers by December 5, 2011. In the event of no response from them, the numbers should be taken as final.

During the discussion, it was clarified that the mess facility at the Hostel was optional.  But cooking in the room by the resident was not allowed.  The mess facility charges would, however, be additional to rent and would be shared by the residents in a proportion to be determined by the Manager of the Hostel looking to the actual bill received every month.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/12/monthly-rent-of-ne-working-womens-hostel-at-new-delhi-to-be-reduced-to-rs-1500/

IMPHAL, Dec 2: A five-day long photo exhibition on the theme ‘Development Initiatives in North East’ was set into motion today at the Manipur Press Club. The exhibition which would continue till December 6 is being organized by the Directorate of Advertising & Visual Publicity (DAVP), ministry of Information & Broadcasting, government of India, Imphal with the help of All Manipur Working Journalist’ Union.

According to an official press release, rolling the motion for the five-day long exercise, Genneikhup Vaiphei, executive member, ADC/Churachandpur, who graced the occasion as chief guest outlined the 16 flagship programs of the central government. Arguing that New Delhi is doing much for the people of the region, Genneikhup Vaiphei, quoting the proverbial ‘out of sight, out mind’ said that the photos being displayed stands testimony of the initiatives of the Central Government.

Further according to the release, while narrating the success story of various centrally-sponsored projects in the North East, especially in Manipur, Vaiphei said that central schemes such as MGNREGS has been able to subside the difficulties of the people due to ‘mautam’ (bamboo flowering) in the later part of 2000s in the hill areas of the state.

Inspired by the collection of photos, Genneikhup Vaiphei said that photo exhibition is a forceful medium to disseminate information to the public. ‘The effort of DAVP in organizing exhibition of this type will pave way for better dissemination of information that will bridge the gap of information between the government and the public,’ said the young politician, who resigned from the prestigious banking service to work for people’s welfare, the release added. 

‘This exhibition brings me to other states without actually going around. Some of the photographs shows real picture of what the government intends for the people of the Northeast. I am excited by such development programs’ noted A Mobi, president, All Manipur Working Journalists’ Union (AMWJU), who attended the function as guest of honour, the release added.

Whilst suggesting for inclusion of photographs that tells the other side of the story such as bad road conditions etc, Mobi also called upon the public to invoke RTI Act to know about the various development projects that are undertaken in the state.

Further according to the release, welcoming the exhibition, Rosy, a college-going student, said that ‘the photos that are being displayed systematically have given me more knowledge and wisdom.’ ‘I am more closer to the people of the Northeast like never than before’ said another visitor.

The Field Exhibition Office, DAVP, Imphal organizises photo exhibition round the year in order to disseminate information about the pace of various developmental projects undertaken by the government of India in the North east. In May, a three-day photo exhibition was organized at Tamenglong headquarters. In June, Kakching in Thoubal district have seen five-day exhibition. Kwakta & Moirang in Bishnupur district witnessed five-day exhibition each in the month of August. In October, a five-day exhibition was organized at Bunglon High School and another five-day exhibition at Loktak Project. Development photos also enthralled Leimakhong residents in November for five days, the release added.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/12/manipur-press-club-comes-alive-with-development-photo-exhibition/

IMPHAL, Dec 1: Skill-development Training on Embroidery – Flower Making, Orientation for PRERAKS, Asst. PRERAKS, VTs, L earners and awareness programme on HIV/AIDS was organised at AEC Model centre, Kangpokpi from November 28 to November 30 under the aegis of SRC NEHU, Shillong, Meghalaya with Laltanpuia Senior Project Officer as convener and Thangtinlal Misao as moderator.

The programme which spread over two sessions was graced by Nengboi Haokip, sr. lady doctor, CHC, Kangpokpi and other renowned social workers. preraks, assistant preraks, MTs, VTs and Learners from 30 AEC centres of Kangpokpi block.

Speaking on HIV/AIDS Dr Nengboi Haokip assured the participants that though the dreaded disease is spreading at an alarming rate due to ignorance through sharing of syringes, body fluids, blood contamination etc the HIV/AIDS can be considerably contained by the application of modern medical science know how and medicines. Hence, the public need not panic. However, timely detection, tackling and awareness among the masses is required, she added.

Laltanpuia, while delivering his speech informed that other Skill-Development programmes such as Radio-T.V. repairing, computer training, carpentry, sewing etc will be organised periodically side by side with literacy campaign.

Lunkholal Vaiphei, social worker in his speech lauded the literacy campaign sponsored by S.R.C. NEHU, Shillong through Adult Education Centre, government of Manipur under Saakshar Bharat Mission. He also remarked that judging by the number of participants who have turned up and enthusiasm it has generated particularly in Kangpokpi block and in the state of Manipur as a whole the mission of Saakshar Bharat Mission would not go in vain rather it would yield the desired results.      

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/12/timely-detection-and-awareness-on-hivaids-required-to-contain-its-spread/

IMPHAL, Nov 30: 13-year old Devender Singh lives with his 60-year-old grandmother, Mahima Devi, in Imphal West. Devender lost his parents to AIDS many years ago, and has been cared for by his grandmother ever since. Mahima has managed to eke out a living for them by selling vegetables in the market, but the recent economic blockade in the State has made survival almost impossible. As prices of petrol skyrocketed and mobility was restricted, Mahima had no customers to buy her wares. The soaring prices of food meant that she could not afford to buy nutritious food like bananas and eggs which are so crucial for Devender, who is frequently ill and currently on Anti Retroviral Therapy (ART). 

Growing up in a conflict zone, children in the north-eastern state of Manipur are often deprived of their childhood; yet it is the children living with HIV who face the toughest struggles. In addition to coping with a life-threatening disease and the social stigmas attached to it, many children are deprived of the life-saving Anti Retroviral Therapy (ART) due to curfews imposed, and the sporadic supply of medication to the hospitals and healthcare centres during conflicts.

Atindranath Das, Regional Director, CRY says, “The situation of children living with HIV is particularly disconcerting, since they are infected, and affected by circumstances and actions beyond their own doing. They are, in every sense, innocent victims of the epidemic.”

The absence of a social security system from both, the community and the state force many children living in families affected by HIV/AIDS to be caregiver and engage in economic activity to run the household. Janardhan studies in the 7th standard and lives with his mother Ritika, who is HIV positive and currently on ART.  A single mother, Ritika is often ill and weak, unable to carry out farming chores on a small piece of land which is the only source of income for the family.  As a result, Janardhan frequently misses school to help out his mother by working on the farm and doing the household chores. 

The National Aids Control Organisation (NACO) in its Strategy and Implementation Plan 2006 states that the present responses on care given to children infected and affected by HIV/AIDS provide mere short-term benefits and do not cater to their best interests in terms of their right to health, protection, education and nutrition.

In order to effectively address the needs of children, both, infected and affected by HIV, CRY recommends three basic actions: 

(i) Since ART is proven to suppress the HIV virus and stop the progression of the HIV disease, the government should make ART freely available and accessible, specially in paediatric doses, preferably at the community level through functioning Primary Healthcare Centres.

(ii Create and enable special corridors for supply of life-saving drugs including ART so that frequent blockades do not take a toll on children living with HIV.

(iii) To combat and end the life-threatening degree of stigmatization of HIV affected children, widespread community awareness programmes are needed, as well as peer-to-peer education, support groups and facilitated workshops.

(iv) CRY calls for the National bodies such as the National Commission for the Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) and the respective Ministries to step in, to resolve the situation while keeping children’s needs at the top.

(v) The long-term conflict has resulted in unprecedented denial of the rights to health, survival and development for all children in Manipur, including the HIV positive children. The government should push for a permanent end to armed conflict that is one of the significant reasons behind poor access to healthcare. The extra judicial powers vested with the army needs to be thoroughly re-examined to ensure that children do not suffer from violence and trauma.

“Any HIV-specific programme must acknowledge and work with the extreme stressors that are a daily reality for children infected and affected with HIV/AIDS,” says Atindranath Das. “State authorities must invest in public facilities, infrastructure and rights-related services such as primary healthcare, provision of Anti Retroviral Therapy (ART) for children and schooling. This approach needs to be prioritised above all other approaches to problem-solving in Manipur,” he adds.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/11/hiv-positive-children-are-devoid-of-assistances-cry-calls-for-support/

IMPHAL, Nov 28: Perturbed with increasing crime and violence against women in the state, secretary general of Young Women Help Orgnization, A Robita has started hunger strike at Nupi Lal Complex today demanding the authorities to take up necessary action to curb crime and violence against women in the state.

Prior to her hunger strike, she told media persons that ever increasing crime and violence against women have created a chaotic society where there is no dignity for women.

She also demanded the authorities concerned to close down all illicit restaurants which are a source for immoral activity amongst youths.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/11/lady-begins-fast-demanding-action-to-curb-violence-against-women/

IMPHAL, November 27: A statement by Mangangthoi, chairman of the Re Concilation Committee of the KCP (United Revolutionary Front) has banned the working of the Indian National Congress and the CPI in the state for being anti-people.

It has stated that the upcoming 10th Assembly Elections will be boycotted for both political parties and that no candidates should represent and work for the parties. The decade old SPF governance has muddled itself in corruption, fake encounters among many wherein the basic issues afflicting its public has remained widely ignored. It has not been able to have the foresight and tackle the influx of the migrant workers which is an issue which needs to be addressed, it said.

After deliberating the policy of the state government , the Re Concilation Committee has resolved to initiate ‘Operation Non Coperation’ and will take up measures to prevent the Congress and the CPI from carrying out its agendas in the state. It has further sought cooperation from the public and further warned that if the workers of the said political parties do not refrain, then there may be reprisals.

The statement mentioned that the arms struggle is the only means to liberate the state from the Indian government. Mentioning the historical aspects of the annexation and history of the armed insurgent movement, it further stated that Irom Sharmila’s struggle against AFSPA for a decade has been ignored by the centre. It questions on how India can be called the largest democracy when the voices of its people are not heard.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/11/kcp-urf-announces-ban-on-congress-cpi/

IMPHAL, November 27: The dead body of the Heikham Nando Singh who was allegedly killed in the custody of 30th Assam Rifles post located at Loitang Khunou Spinning Mill has been accepted today by family members and JAC following an agreement with concerned authorities including both state government and Assam Rifles.

According to JAC members, the agreement was brought following an assurance from the concerned authorities to look into their demands.

The dead body was handed over to the family members by the police after conducting post mortem.

Meanwhile, the dead body of Ningombam Dhanamanjuri of Thoubal Ningombam who was found hanging inside her house yesterday still remains at RIMS morgue following an argument between her family and her husband’s family over who has the rights to perform her last rites.

However, after post mortem, the district magistrate had instructed that the dead body should be handed over her husband’s family.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/11/family-members-and-jac-accepts-nandos-dead-body-after-assurance-for-demands/

KOHIMA, Nov 26 (NEPS): Urban Development Minister Dr Shurhozelie will formally release the book—“Naga Paddy Man To The World”—on November 28, 2011at 10:00 A.M. here at Hotel Japhu, Kohima. This book written by Oken Jeet Sandham, senior journalist and Editor of North East Press Service (NEPS), is based on the rare paddy species which was discovered by Pastor Melhite Kenye on October 1, 1998 from the Chumukedima Jungle.

This rare paddy had the record height of 8 and ½ ft, 175 tillers and 510 grains in each ear and the stalk is as big as human finger and of semi woody nature. And finally this giant rare paddy species discovered in Nagaland was declared as the “tallest paddy” in the world by the Guinness World Records, London on December 12, 2001 at London.

Since the discovery of this rare paddy species, the discoverer continued to cultivate on the rare species in a small patch of land in the Church compound at Chumukedima to date. He also received number of awards including Governor’s Gold Medal for discovery of the tallest paddy in the world.

Many interesting stories as to how Pastor Kenye had discovered the strange giant paddy from Chumukedima Jungle, his subsequent cultivation on the species in the Church compound as experimentation to find out the best season for the rare species, his dreams prior to the discovery of the rare species, how the world agricultural scientists and scholars approaching him, other agencies dealing with him and many more—are in this book.

The function will be chaired by Narain B Sagar, Convener, Federation of Working Journalists of Nagaland (FoWJoN), invocation by Rev M Savino, Chaplain, Naga Hospital Authority Kohima (NHAK) and Vote of Thanks by Khriezovonuo Lhoungu, General Secretary, Kohima Press Club (KPC).

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/11/dr-shurhozelie-to-release-book-on-world%E2%80%99s-%E2%80%9Ctallest-paddy%E2%80%9D/

By Our Moreh Correspondent
MOREH, Nov 25: J Ganta, general manager of BSNL Manipur today inaugurated a customer care centre and second mobile tower at Moreh.

The customer care centre is located inside the premises of Telephone Exchange at Moreh Ward No. 9 and the second mobile tower is located at the office of Hills Tribal Council, Moreh.

Speaking at the occasion, J Ganta expressed his willingness to start 3G wi-max service at Moreh if there are at least 100 subscribers for 3G and 10 subscribers for wi-max. He said that development of telecommunication is a must in the light of “Look East Policy” and further assured the people of better service from the BSNL.

The inaugural function was also attended by Jangmang Haokip, President HTC, CO 31 Assam Rifles, Rav Roop Singh, , J., Lhunkim, additional general manager, S. Manglem Singh D.E. (SM), C.A.O. finance G. Devnath, S. Dolendro SDE (CM), Ghanashyam SDE (OF) Jugeshwor SDO Chnadel, Suraj DE Manipur.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/11/bsnl-care-centre-and-tower-inaugurated-at-moreh/

IMPHAL, November 24: Women Survivors Network (WSN), a network body of women victims of armed conflict held a meeting on Thursday at Sanghakpham as per an initiative of Wide Angle. At the said meeting, the members of WSN and their family members expressed their gratitude to the state government for the entitlement of ex-gratia to the victim families of the August 1 Sangakpham bomb blast, which was handed over to the family members at the Porompat DC office complex on November 23, a press release by Wide Angle coordinator L Miranjan said.

The family members also voiced their gratitude to CORE, AMSU, AMUCO, Wide Angle and the JAC, different meira paibi organizations and individuals who contributed their valuable support in terms of money, medicine, health care and various other ways in organizing sit in protests, submission of memorandum, etc.

Menawhile, family of victims who died in the blast received Rs 2 lakhs, while severely injured persons received Rs 1 lakh and persons with minor injuries received Rs 30 thousand, but this money has no place to return the lives of our beloved family members, the aggrieving members said. They also appealed to all authorities and armed groups not to repeat such incident in the future, the release said.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/11/gratitude-to-state-government-for-shangakpham-blast-exgratia/

IMPHAL November 25: One of the 11 member Myanmar team in Imphal for the Manipur Sangai Tourism festival, 2011, U Htun Shwe alias Kakchingtabam Sundar Gopal who is the managing director of Mangiri Industrial Company Limited, in faltering Manipuri exclaimed with a smack of his lips, “Matha thongbana yam haoue” (fish curry).

He was speaking to reporters at the sidelines of an interaction programme held at the residence of Akoijam Tarakeshwore Singh at Kwakeithel Moirang Purel Leikai yesterday. The delegate enjoyed a traditional Manipuri lunch after the interaction programme.

The Myanmar delegate member stated that it has been a dream come true for him to be able to have such a lavish Meitei meal. Feeling nostalgic, he said that though he is Myanmar born, his roots are of Meitei origin and the many among the small population of Manipuris at Myanmar still longing to visit the state, he said.

He stated that he would be pleased if Manipur traders could come to the forefront and take advantage of the business opportunities which can be done among the two countries. As being of Manipuri descendant, he expressed that he would love to help out Manipuri businessmen in trade ventures.

Accompanying the delegate, Win Myint, managing director Shwe Si Soe Company that exports fish to other South East Asian countries said that his company provides products till Tamu; however on a retail basis. He reiterated that his company can provide both sea food and fresh water fish in bulks which can meet the demands of the state and added that the close proximity of Myanmar and Manipur is also economically feasible. Mentioning the limitations of the border trade, he said that there is no red tape from the side of the Myanmarese government, but there is need to streamline the import procedure from the side of the Indian government for effective open trade, he said.

Rk Shivachandra, president of the Indo Myanmar Fraternal Alliance and aspiring candidate of Keisamthong assembly constituency while welcoming the delegates emphasised on the Indo Myanmar trade potential. He said that he himself has reaped the profits of conducting business with the Myanmar and Chinese merchants.

“Instead of running after MLA and ministers for contract works and hobnobbing with officers to grant favours, the youths of the state should inspect the potentiality of the trade which can be done with Myanmar”. Mentioning the present woeful circumstances incurred by the public due to the frequent and ongoing economic blockade, he said that if the trade is open and the Indian government should relax the stringent protocols which greatly hinder the trade possibilities, there would be no dearth of essential commodities and would be available at a lesser price which would bring immense succour to the blockaded public.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/11/myanmar-delegate-advises-locals-to-take-advantage-of-the-states-proximity-with-myanmar/

IMPHAL, Nov 24: 24 Assam Rifles of 26 Sector under HQ IGAR(South) organised a medical cum lecture on AIDS awareness camp for the  people of Sita and  nearby villages on Nov 22.

According to a PRO release, more than 120 villagers benefited from the camp. Medical officer of the unit delivered a lecture and villagers were educated about various diseases including HIV/AIDS, Dental problems, malaria and precautionary measures, it further added.

Similarly, medical officers of 26 Sector under HQ IGAR(South) and Public Health Centre, Pallel jointly organised a Measles vaccination camp  on Nov 23.More than 110 between the age group of 9 months to 10 years were vaccinated, the release added.

In another occasion, medical team of 12 Assam Rifles of 10 Sector under HQ IGAR(South)  organized a immunization camp for children against Measles  and a lecture on the care during motherhood at Chassad on Nov 23, it further added.

The release has also added that a total of 140 children between the age group of 3-10 years from Chassad and the neighboring villages were administered Measles vaccine and 50 women attended the lecture.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/11/ar-organises-medical-and-immunization-camps/

IMPHAL, Nov 24:  A team of Imphal east district police commandos allegedly snatched away a gold chain and cash from the owner of Tuskira Lubricant, Hatta this afternoon.

According to the owner of the lubricant shop, Md. Tomba, a team of the district police commandos came to his shop on the pretext of drive against illegal sell of petroleum products.

The team came on a Rakshak bearing number I/E CDO 11, he said.

Tomba further asserted that the commando team allegedly conducted a search of his shop looking for stored petroleum products and recovered three litres of diesel which was kept to be used for his diesel Autorikshaw.

He further claimed that the police commandos despite his clarification that the recovered diesel was not for sale, he was asked to pay a fine of Rs 50,000 or else get arrested.

He alleged that the commandos forced upon the money box and took Rs 20,000 cash from the shop. A minor tussle broke out when Tomba along with his wife tried to prevent the commando personnel from taking the money, said Tomba.

Tomba further alleged that police commandos during the tussle allegedly assaulted his wife besides snatching her gold chain and the Rs 20,000 in cash before leaving the place.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/11/commandos-allegedly-snatches-gold-chain-and-cash/