Garbage piled up on a street in Imphal sows the seeds of the ever growing air pollutionThursday, June 5, 2008
manipur news
Garbage piled up on a street in Imphal sows the seeds of the ever growing air pollution
manipur news
‘Release Ibopishak’
IMPHAL, Jun 4: Maintaining that Ningthoujam Ibopishak of Nambol Kongkham Mayai Leikai who was picked up by 12 Maratha Light Infantry on the intervening night of June 2 and 3 was an innocent married man having one daughter and two sons, Meitei Enat Yokhatpa Lup, Nambol urged the concerned authority to release him unconditionally at the earliest. Ibopishak is person who takes part in social activities of the area and he is the general secretary of Public Library Cum Information Centre, Nambol and a member of MYL, a press release said. Claiming that Ibopishak is their member, Nambol Area Veteran Sports Association also demanded for his early release.
UKLF warns
Expressing grief over the bashing up of five Kom villagers by KNF (MC) cadres for refusing to handover their NREGS job cards, UKLF Khulmigam has warned that they would declare the assaulters as anti-revolutionaries if they refuse to apologise to Kangathei villagers of Churachand-pur district according to Kuki custom. A statement issued by Information and Publicity Secretary of the outfit, James Bond urged KRSU to protest against the assault and seek clarification from KNF (MC) . The outfit also urged the KNF (MC) not to sow the seeds of distrust between different communities as well as to stop unbearable monetary demands.
KDO condemns
IMPHAL, Jun 4: Komrem Development Organisation (KREDO) expressed unhappiness over the torture of five Kangathei villagers by KNF (MC) for minor reasons which could be settled between themselves. The organisation also urged the KNF (MC) to honour the MoU singed between Komrem Union and Kuki Inpi Manipur that resolved in 1998 not to allow extortion of funds, taxes in cash or kind or harassment to any kindred. KDO also expressed dissatisfaction to the Indian Army for being remained as a mere spectator in the name of Suspension of Operation.
ATPHA boycotts
IMPHAL, Jun 4: Until the Government makes the arrangement for posting of a special doctor for issuing disability certificates or permanent attachment of the Hill District Medical Board, the All Tribal Physically Handicapped’ Association (ATPHA) has announced its decision of boycotting the assessment camp conducted by the Manipur State Medical Board for issuing disability certificate in the hill districts of Mani-pur. In a statement, ATPHA president Momo Tangtanga lamented that although the Association had submitted a memorandum to the Health Minister in this regard on April 21 this year, no positive response has been received so far.
While raising the demand for extending Old Age Pension benefits to persons with disabilities as per the relevant Act, the Association has also called upon all the District Social Welfare Officers concerned to attend their offices regularly as their irregularity has led to unnecessary delay in taking up developmental activities of the persons with disabilities.
Rally against UG demand
IMPHAL, Jun 4: A day after staging a Wakat Mee- pham, around 2000 workers who have been rendered jobless following closure of five brick fields located in and around Patsoi area over UG demand, took out a mass protest rally today.
Carrying placards and festoons in hands, the protestors took out the rally passing through different parts of Patsoi and Toubu-ngkhok area. Workers of HVM Brick Field, KBS Brick Field, MIS Brick Field, THNS Brick Field and TIS Brick Field participated in the protest rally.
After the rally, the pro-testors converged at Patsoi Lamkhai where a meeting was held . The meeting decided that all the workers would be going to their respective brick farms tomo- rrow to work and in case the brick fields were closed, then the workers would co-ntinue with their agitation.
Mrs Poumai
IMPHAL, Jun 4: The first ever Mrs Poumai contest would be organised on the occasion of the 5th general conference of Poumai Nao-tumai Me (Poumai Wom- en’s Organisation) at the indoor stadium of Senapati district headquarters on June 12. Release of souvenir, cassette and the general assembly election of PNM would be the other highlights of the event, accord- ing to a statement issued by publicity and information secretary of Poumai Nao-tumai Me (PNM) Elizabeth Dziizhii.
ZU AMN decries
IMPHAL, Jun 4: Zeliangrong Union (Assam, Manipur and Naga- land) appealed the general public to condemn tooth and nail to malpractices of the Government and inhuman act carried out by armed groups in the State. Maintaining that corruption is deep rooted in the State, ZU AMN asserted that a public uprising is a must on the lines of June uprising and Manorama uprising to uproot these social evils.
‘Punish goons’
IMPHAL, Jun 4: Earth Care Foundation condemned the firing and bashing up of Mutum Heramani by some persons said to be Police commandos after his truck hit a Swift car on June 1. The organisation also urged the Government to take action against the culprits who were involved in the incident.
Oil price
IMPHAL, Jun 4: Decrying against the price hike of petroleum products and LPG, CPI Manipur State Council decided to join the nation-wide agitation of the party to be staged from June 5 to 11. The party will also decide a stand against the hike at the function to be organised on June 6 on Food Security, a press release said.
Sit-in staged
IMPHAL, Jun 4: Womenfolk of Phoubakchao Awang Meira Paibi, Phoubakchao Mayai Leikai Meira Paibi, Sekmaijin Mayai Leikai Meira Paibi, Sekmaijin Bazar Meira Paibi and Sekmaijin Wangma Meira Paibi staged a sit-in-protest today at Sekmaijin Bazar demanding unconditional release of Sapamcha Kangleipal.
Veterinary prog
IMPHAL, Jun 4: United Committee Manipur in collaboration with Komrem Students’ Union organised a one-day veterinery awareness cum vaccination programme at Sinam Kom village of Senapati district today. The programme was sponsored by State Veterinary and Animal Husbandary Services.
Youth awards
IMPHAL, Jun 4: Nehru Yuva Kendra informed the intending Youth Clubs/Mahila Mandals of Sadar Hills to apply for the awards of outstanding youth club and individual youth awards for the year 2008-09. Last date of prescribed proforma is June 30, said a press release.
Felicitation
IMPHAL, Jun 4: Zeme Naga Council, Manipur (ZNCM) felicitated the successful candidates with flying colours in the BOSEM, CBSE and COHSEM examinations in a function organised at Tamenglong headquarters on May 30.
The council also congratulated Armstrong and Jeremiah of Tousem sub-division for their success in UPSC examination and Kiga of Tousem sub-division for his selection as ASI in State Government service.
Blood donation
IMPHAL, Jun 4: Voluntary Help Unit Committee in collaboration with RIMS Hospital Blood Bank will organise a voluntary blood donation camp in connection with the observance of June uprising on June 18.
Donors may contact to 9856186515, 9856432269, 9856560977 for registration, said a press release.
SHG programme
By Our Staff Reporter
IMPHAL, Jun 4: The two day ‘management programme for self help group and coordination committee members’ programme of SHgs held at Khurai Chingabam Leikai concluded today. The closing ceremony of the programme organised jointly by ICM, NCUI women’s Cooperative Education Project, Imphal East and Khurai kendra SHG Cooperation Committee was held with Khurai AC’s MLA Dr N Bijoy Chairman of ICM (Imphal) Kh Borkeshore Singh and member of Chingabam Leikai Zilla Parishad A Ibomcha Singh as the chief guest, president and guest of honour respectively.
Meritorious students
IMPHAL, Jun 4 : The Information Centre for Hill Areas Manipur (ICHAM) will felicitate top three mark scorers from each of the districts of Senapati, Ukhrul, Tamenglong, Chandel and Churachandpur in the HSLC examination 2008 on June 11 for which eligible students are informed to submit relevant documents within June 7 at the Khuman Lampak Bus Terminus office of ICHAM in between 10 am to 4 pm. The felicitation programme was previously scheduled for June 7.
CPI plans protest
IMPHAL, Jun 4: The manipur State Council of Communist party of India had proclaimed that it would support and take part in any mode of agitation launched nationwide by its national organisation and other left parties from June 5 till 11 against the hike in prices of petroleum products. During the Food Security Day observance of the CPI to be held on June 6 at Gandhi memorial Hall here, the party would take a firm decision against the fuel price hike. A decision by the UPA Cabinet this afternoon had increased the price of petrol by Rs 5 per litre, with Rs 3 for diesel for the same quantity and LPG by Rs 50 per cylinder.
Rev Poulian expires
IMPHAL, Jun 4: Rongmei Naga Baptist Association (RNBA) Centre Church Pator, Rev K Poulian passed away this afternoon at around 1:05 pm. He is survived by his wife, one son and two daughters. His funeral service will be held on June 5 at 1:30 pm at Namdulong Baptist Church.
IMPHAL, Jun 4: Maintaining that Ningthoujam Ibopishak of Nambol Kongkham Mayai Leikai who was picked up by 12 Maratha Light Infantry on the intervening night of June 2 and 3 was an innocent married man having one daughter and two sons, Meitei Enat Yokhatpa Lup, Nambol urged the concerned authority to release him unconditionally at the earliest. Ibopishak is person who takes part in social activities of the area and he is the general secretary of Public Library Cum Information Centre, Nambol and a member of MYL, a press release said. Claiming that Ibopishak is their member, Nambol Area Veteran Sports Association also demanded for his early release.
UKLF warns
Expressing grief over the bashing up of five Kom villagers by KNF (MC) cadres for refusing to handover their NREGS job cards, UKLF Khulmigam has warned that they would declare the assaulters as anti-revolutionaries if they refuse to apologise to Kangathei villagers of Churachand-pur district according to Kuki custom. A statement issued by Information and Publicity Secretary of the outfit, James Bond urged KRSU to protest against the assault and seek clarification from KNF (MC) . The outfit also urged the KNF (MC) not to sow the seeds of distrust between different communities as well as to stop unbearable monetary demands.
KDO condemns
IMPHAL, Jun 4: Komrem Development Organisation (KREDO) expressed unhappiness over the torture of five Kangathei villagers by KNF (MC) for minor reasons which could be settled between themselves. The organisation also urged the KNF (MC) to honour the MoU singed between Komrem Union and Kuki Inpi Manipur that resolved in 1998 not to allow extortion of funds, taxes in cash or kind or harassment to any kindred. KDO also expressed dissatisfaction to the Indian Army for being remained as a mere spectator in the name of Suspension of Operation.
ATPHA boycotts
IMPHAL, Jun 4: Until the Government makes the arrangement for posting of a special doctor for issuing disability certificates or permanent attachment of the Hill District Medical Board, the All Tribal Physically Handicapped’ Association (ATPHA) has announced its decision of boycotting the assessment camp conducted by the Manipur State Medical Board for issuing disability certificate in the hill districts of Mani-pur. In a statement, ATPHA president Momo Tangtanga lamented that although the Association had submitted a memorandum to the Health Minister in this regard on April 21 this year, no positive response has been received so far.
While raising the demand for extending Old Age Pension benefits to persons with disabilities as per the relevant Act, the Association has also called upon all the District Social Welfare Officers concerned to attend their offices regularly as their irregularity has led to unnecessary delay in taking up developmental activities of the persons with disabilities.
Rally against UG demand
IMPHAL, Jun 4: A day after staging a Wakat Mee- pham, around 2000 workers who have been rendered jobless following closure of five brick fields located in and around Patsoi area over UG demand, took out a mass protest rally today.
Carrying placards and festoons in hands, the protestors took out the rally passing through different parts of Patsoi and Toubu-ngkhok area. Workers of HVM Brick Field, KBS Brick Field, MIS Brick Field, THNS Brick Field and TIS Brick Field participated in the protest rally.
After the rally, the pro-testors converged at Patsoi Lamkhai where a meeting was held . The meeting decided that all the workers would be going to their respective brick farms tomo- rrow to work and in case the brick fields were closed, then the workers would co-ntinue with their agitation.
Mrs Poumai
IMPHAL, Jun 4: The first ever Mrs Poumai contest would be organised on the occasion of the 5th general conference of Poumai Nao-tumai Me (Poumai Wom- en’s Organisation) at the indoor stadium of Senapati district headquarters on June 12. Release of souvenir, cassette and the general assembly election of PNM would be the other highlights of the event, accord- ing to a statement issued by publicity and information secretary of Poumai Nao-tumai Me (PNM) Elizabeth Dziizhii.
ZU AMN decries
IMPHAL, Jun 4: Zeliangrong Union (Assam, Manipur and Naga- land) appealed the general public to condemn tooth and nail to malpractices of the Government and inhuman act carried out by armed groups in the State. Maintaining that corruption is deep rooted in the State, ZU AMN asserted that a public uprising is a must on the lines of June uprising and Manorama uprising to uproot these social evils.
‘Punish goons’
IMPHAL, Jun 4: Earth Care Foundation condemned the firing and bashing up of Mutum Heramani by some persons said to be Police commandos after his truck hit a Swift car on June 1. The organisation also urged the Government to take action against the culprits who were involved in the incident.
Oil price
IMPHAL, Jun 4: Decrying against the price hike of petroleum products and LPG, CPI Manipur State Council decided to join the nation-wide agitation of the party to be staged from June 5 to 11. The party will also decide a stand against the hike at the function to be organised on June 6 on Food Security, a press release said.
Sit-in staged
IMPHAL, Jun 4: Womenfolk of Phoubakchao Awang Meira Paibi, Phoubakchao Mayai Leikai Meira Paibi, Sekmaijin Mayai Leikai Meira Paibi, Sekmaijin Bazar Meira Paibi and Sekmaijin Wangma Meira Paibi staged a sit-in-protest today at Sekmaijin Bazar demanding unconditional release of Sapamcha Kangleipal.
Veterinary prog
IMPHAL, Jun 4: United Committee Manipur in collaboration with Komrem Students’ Union organised a one-day veterinery awareness cum vaccination programme at Sinam Kom village of Senapati district today. The programme was sponsored by State Veterinary and Animal Husbandary Services.
Youth awards
IMPHAL, Jun 4: Nehru Yuva Kendra informed the intending Youth Clubs/Mahila Mandals of Sadar Hills to apply for the awards of outstanding youth club and individual youth awards for the year 2008-09. Last date of prescribed proforma is June 30, said a press release.
Felicitation
IMPHAL, Jun 4: Zeme Naga Council, Manipur (ZNCM) felicitated the successful candidates with flying colours in the BOSEM, CBSE and COHSEM examinations in a function organised at Tamenglong headquarters on May 30.
The council also congratulated Armstrong and Jeremiah of Tousem sub-division for their success in UPSC examination and Kiga of Tousem sub-division for his selection as ASI in State Government service.
Blood donation
IMPHAL, Jun 4: Voluntary Help Unit Committee in collaboration with RIMS Hospital Blood Bank will organise a voluntary blood donation camp in connection with the observance of June uprising on June 18.
Donors may contact to 9856186515, 9856432269, 9856560977 for registration, said a press release.
SHG programme
By Our Staff Reporter
IMPHAL, Jun 4: The two day ‘management programme for self help group and coordination committee members’ programme of SHgs held at Khurai Chingabam Leikai concluded today. The closing ceremony of the programme organised jointly by ICM, NCUI women’s Cooperative Education Project, Imphal East and Khurai kendra SHG Cooperation Committee was held with Khurai AC’s MLA Dr N Bijoy Chairman of ICM (Imphal) Kh Borkeshore Singh and member of Chingabam Leikai Zilla Parishad A Ibomcha Singh as the chief guest, president and guest of honour respectively.
Meritorious students
IMPHAL, Jun 4 : The Information Centre for Hill Areas Manipur (ICHAM) will felicitate top three mark scorers from each of the districts of Senapati, Ukhrul, Tamenglong, Chandel and Churachandpur in the HSLC examination 2008 on June 11 for which eligible students are informed to submit relevant documents within June 7 at the Khuman Lampak Bus Terminus office of ICHAM in between 10 am to 4 pm. The felicitation programme was previously scheduled for June 7.
CPI plans protest
IMPHAL, Jun 4: The manipur State Council of Communist party of India had proclaimed that it would support and take part in any mode of agitation launched nationwide by its national organisation and other left parties from June 5 till 11 against the hike in prices of petroleum products. During the Food Security Day observance of the CPI to be held on June 6 at Gandhi memorial Hall here, the party would take a firm decision against the fuel price hike. A decision by the UPA Cabinet this afternoon had increased the price of petrol by Rs 5 per litre, with Rs 3 for diesel for the same quantity and LPG by Rs 50 per cylinder.
Rev Poulian expires
IMPHAL, Jun 4: Rongmei Naga Baptist Association (RNBA) Centre Church Pator, Rev K Poulian passed away this afternoon at around 1:05 pm. He is survived by his wife, one son and two daughters. His funeral service will be held on June 5 at 1:30 pm at Namdulong Baptist Church.
