From M Kaimuanthang
Lamka, Dec 24 : Even at a time the Central government spends huge amounts of money running into crores of rupees so as to boost literacy rate of the country, many people are still living in the world of ignorance and poverty due to lack of education to date.
Many ambitious schemes like the Sarva Siksha Abhyan, SSA, besides others launched so far by the government does not yield the desired result and for that matter the mind boggling problems of how to acquaint rural poor with atleast basic education has continued to remained unaddressed.
High rate of school dropouts in the rural areas is the natural result due to various reasons.
According to a survey conducted by IFP in Singngat Behaing areas which isregarded as one of the most backward and illiterate areas of Churachandpur district atleast six childrens per village in the area drop out of school each year.
About 65 or more students from about 14 villages also drop out of schools in the area each year after completing their classes IV or V.
While talking to the parents of these school drop outs about the reasons, it was discovered that most of these students discontinued their studies as they had no hope to afford attending higher classes in towns particularly in privately run schools in Churachandpur after classes V standards.
At the same areas for 13 villages there exist a grant in aid schools with 35 teachers who draws altogether an annual salary to the tune of Rs 5,20,930.
There have also been about 22 district council school with the teachers drawing an amount of Rs. 4,84,000 annually. Apart from this there are schoolless teachers under the ZEO besides other mission schools under various church denomination.
Inspite of this the education standard of the people continued to remained backward.
Concerned by the situation the United Zou Organisation, UZO, launched a new Education Policy and Programmes with a plan to established a school catering education upto Class X standard at three villages into the areas of Behiang, Muallum, Tuining and Sachih villages from the next year.
The UZO leadership under the president GS Haupu and general secretaryChinminthang organised on December 22 a public discussion at Behiang on the new UZO education policy which was attended by a good number of senior citizens and parents from the areas.
During the discussions it was agreed by one and all that education isindispensableand all must try every possible means to set up a school of Class-X standards in all the four villages.
GS Haupu the UZO president said that development in education is the need for all and added that it is painful to see children dropping out of school after completing Class V only.
He has also made a point that inspite of the existence of so many schools on paper, children could not make any headway in the field of education.
He said it is for the parents to do a rethink over reasons of such a state ofunderdevelopment and find an alternative.
Friday, December 25, 2009
Two Kuki victims of Nongbrang mob were innocents: Police
Imphal, December 24: Preliminary finding of the Thoubal district police regarding the lynching of two youths at Nongbram village under Yairipok police station said that the two victims of mob were innocents and police in the followed up action picked up some villagers suspected to have been involved in the incident.
A statement issued by the Senior SP, Clay Khongsai of Thoubal today during the spot verification, police has established that the was imposed by the Nogbrang villagers on the road against extortion and threats by suspected KNF(P).
Suspected KNF cadres came and dispersed the bandh and fired some blank rounds which resulted into the injury of three women of the Nongbrang village. The two Kuki youths who were on their way to Bungbal Khuleen village for Christmas and stranded at Nongbrang due to bandh were the victims of the violent mob erupted as a result of dispersion act of the suspected KNF activists.
The two Kuki youths having been identified and has since been confirmed to be innocent victims and also students study in Shillong. In the aftermath of the incident, security has been deployed at Nongbrang village for the fear stricken villagers on the same day. At the same time, some suspected have been picked up in connection with the incident, the statement of the SSP informed and appealed to all to maintain peace and tranquility.
Meanwhile, blockade along the NH-39 at Keithelmanbi by the villagers has ended and normal passage of vehicles resumed today.
MTPRM condemns
IMPHAL, Dec 24 : The Movement for Tribal People's Rights, Manipur (MTPRM) has strongly condemned the killing of two Kuki students by Nongbrang villagers on December 22. The claim of Nongbrang villagers which were published in local dailies were all fabricated as Paosat Kipgen and Paolenlal Chongloi were never associated with any UG outfits in Manipur.
After thorough investigation, it is learnt that Paosat Kipgen was a student who graduated from Goodwill College, Shillong and cleared CPO (SI) exam 2009 and is set to appear for the interview on January 2, said a press release issued by MTPRM.
Paolenlal Chongloi finished his M Com exam on December 16 under NEHU Shillong and was waiting for result. Both of them worked for KSO Shillong as Arts and Culture secretary and Games and Sports secretary respectively.
As Paosat Kipgen hailed from Bongbal Khullen, Paosat along with his parents and friend Paolenlal Chongloi came to Manipur to celebrate Christmas at Bongbal Khullen and also to collect necessary documents from Yairipok police station for CPO (SI) interview. As they reached near Nongbrang village, all the vehicles were forced to go back. At this, Paosat rang up his parents asking to fetch them from Nongbrang. Accordingly, one villager went to fetch them. However, before reaching the spot, Kamching villagers informed him about the tense situation. So he returned home. A few minutes later, people of Nongbrang village stormed into Keithelmanbi Bazar and thrashed many people who were shopping there, the MTPRM said. Contending that there was no shoot-out between KNF cadres and IRB jawans at Keithelmanbi dam, it said that villagers heard sound of one gunfire at Nongbrang village side. There was some misunderstanding between Nongbrang villagers and KNF cadres, it said while appealing to all UG outfits not to demand money from the public unnecessarily. It further questioned if any passenger or passer-by could be killed and blame as culprits in the event of any bandh or blockade. (TSE)
MTC serves ultimatum to Govt
S Singlianmang Guite
Lamka, Dec 24: The Manipur Tribals' Council (MTC) in its attempt to
coerce the government on issuing election notification for district
council election, serve an ultimatum to the state government and
threatened to go on strike and indefinite economic blockade if their
dateline is not endorsed. Detailing the woes of the state tribals and
the subsequent denial of their right, the MTC said, in case the
government fails to issue election notification of the district
council on or before 16 January, 2010 an agitation it deemed fit will
be initiated so as to enjoy the tribal people rights and privileges
enshrine in the constitution.
The MTC also comes heavy on the recent incident wherein two tribals
students were allegedly lynched to death. Insisting that the incident
has shown that there is no human relation between hill and plain
people in the state of Manipur, a separate statement of the council
said the Christmas eve incident was in consonant with what have been
done at this time of the year in many succeeding years. (TSE)
Lamka, Dec 24: The Manipur Tribals' Council (MTC) in its attempt to
coerce the government on issuing election notification for district
council election, serve an ultimatum to the state government and
threatened to go on strike and indefinite economic blockade if their
dateline is not endorsed. Detailing the woes of the state tribals and
the subsequent denial of their right, the MTC said, in case the
government fails to issue election notification of the district
council on or before 16 January, 2010 an agitation it deemed fit will
be initiated so as to enjoy the tribal people rights and privileges
enshrine in the constitution.
The MTC also comes heavy on the recent incident wherein two tribals
students were allegedly lynched to death. Insisting that the incident
has shown that there is no human relation between hill and plain
people in the state of Manipur, a separate statement of the council
said the Christmas eve incident was in consonant with what have been
done at this time of the year in many succeeding years. (TSE)
CMO/CCpur denies involvement
By S Singlianmang Guite
Lamka, Dec 24: Expressing surprise over the threat issued to the Chief
Medical Officer of Churachandpur and published in the December 22
Manipuri edition of this paper, CMO/Churachandpur Dr Singkhozam today
said he was not at all aware of the accusation made against him nor
was involved in any such activity.
Failing to reason the basis on which KCP (KK Nganba group) issued a
threat to attack him at any available opportunity, Dr Singkhozam said
neither him nor his accountant were aware of any incident wherein he
was conniving with an armed group.
The threat he believed may have cropped up from a recent incident in
the district hospital, but claimed he was in no way connected with the
District Hospital that was managed by a Superintendent.( TSE)
Thursday, December 24, 2009
2 Kuki youths killed, tension in Manipur
IMPHAL, DEC 23: High tension prevailed today in Manipur following the lynching of two Kuki youths, said to be students of NEHU, Shillong by villagers of Nungbrang in Thoubal district on Tuesday.
A lightning bandh on National Highway 39 was imposed today by people living in Sardar Hills area and many vehicles were damaged by protestors. However, the bandh was relaxed after the State Government assured to initiate action to book the culprits by December 31.
On Tuesday, villagers of Nungbrang in Thoubal district staged a sit-protest and called for a bandh in protest against the monetary demand letters served by a Kuki underground group. Reports said that some Kuki militants, who came in a vehicle were prevented by bandh supporters. In the tussle the UG cadres reportedly opened blank-fire but in the process three women of Nungbrang village were injured. Thereafter, a furious mob stated intensifying the bandh. At the moment the two Kuki youths came along in an auto-rickshaw and the mob chased them and then lynched them. However, villagers of the two slain youths claimed that Paosat Kipgen was a degree student and Paolal Chongloi was doing his Masters at NEHU, Shillong and they had come back home to Manipur for Christmas. (Newmai News Network)
BSNL broadband a farce in CCpur
By S Singlianmang Guite
Lamka, Dec 23: The state owned BSNL's broadband despite its introduction in this township some years back, resembles a farce as the number of days it was worth nothing supersedes its actual working days.
For the past one month or so, for reasons best known to the department, the BSNL broadband fails to cons-tantly function for a day, and added to the subscri-bers' apathy was the cons- tant degradation of it ser-vices.
The erratic broad- band service of the state run BSNL has also forced many vernacular media houses in the district to run after pri-vate services such as Tata's Photon or SIM based GPRS providers.
As the private players are yet to introduce the speed resembling that of the BSNL and the high price they charge for their ser-vice, these houses inclu- ding Cyber Cafes and indi-vidual surfers were affected the most.
Despite the proximity of the district to the state capital and all weathered road connectivity, the infor-mation technology that was supposedly assumed to break the barriers fails to connect the local populace of the district with the other world and the many complaints lodged with the telecom office here barely falls on the ears of two technical assistants that were simply entrusted by the irregular officers including the JTO.(TSE)
Two lynched under contradictory claims
IMPHAL, Dec 23 : At least three women protesters have been injured in a firing attack by cadres of the KNF (P) while two 'alleged cadres' of the same outfit have been hacked to death by infuriated villagers of Nongbrang yesterday.
However claims have been raised that the two victims were innocent students, who had recently returned home from Shillong.
Nongbrang womenfolk were staging a protest demonstration against monetary demand served to them by KNF (P) which incidentally is a signatory of the Suspension of Operation (SoO) pact with both the State and Central Governments.
As the womenfolk were blocking the Yairipok-Nongpok Keithelmanbi road since morning followed by a public meeting near Nongbrang community hall, about 12 kms North of Yairipok police station in Imphal East district yesterday, one Maruti van and a mini truck coming from Yairipok side were stopped.
Shortly after, around 20 cadres of KNF (P) including 10 armed cadres clad in combat fatigue arrived at the spot and asked why the road was being blocked. The next moment, the armed cadres opened fire towards the unarmed women protesters.
The firing caused bullet injuries to Pukhrihongbam Memcha (40) of Nongbrang Mayai Leikai, Nameirakpam Maloti (40) of Nongbrang Awang Leikai and Akoijam Mema (40) of the same locality.
Memcha sustained injuries on the right thigh and leg.
Her condition is said to be serious. She is undergoing treatment in Shija Hospital.
Enraged over the assault and resulting injuries to the three women, the villagers ran out in unison and chased the KNF (P) cadres with weapons like clubs, swords etc in their hands.
At this moment, the two vehicles stopped by the womenfolk drove away towards Keithelmanbi. The KNF (P) cadres also ran away towards Keithelman-bi, firing in the air as they ran.
But the mob could catch two cadres. The enraged mob hacked them to dead at Leirongthel agricultural fields. The villagers said that the armed cadres were all staying at Bongbal Khu-llen across Keithelmanbi barrage.
One individual who came to the place of incident was detained by the crowd but was freed later.
At about 7.30 pm of December 20, some KNF (P) cadres came to Nongbrang and demanded that each grocery shop of the village should give them two bags of dal, one bag of potato and one tin of cooking oil.
Accusing one shop-keeper of deliberately closing the shop at their arrival, the KNF (P) smashed the door of the shop. They also kicked the woman shop-keeper.
Truck owners of the village engaged in transporta- tion of sand were also asked to give Rs 3000 each. The same outfit made a similar demand of Rs 3000 each from all passenger auto-rickshaw owners and sand quarry owners.
In addition to these multiple demands made to peo- ple occupying different pro-fessions, the KNF (P) prohi- bited even keeping big dogs. They threatened to shoot and kill big dogs if they see one, conveyed one villager.
Unable to bear all these burdens and harassments, the village womenfolk undertook a protest demonstration today.
Fearful of revenge strike by the Kuki militant group, Nongbrang villagers have fled away from their homesteads following today's incident.
The villagers, particularly women and children, are now taking shelter at the relief camp opened at the residence of MLA Th Shyamkumar at Yairipok. Some other villagers are taking refuge at the homes of their relatives.
On the other hand, there was an exchange of fire for about 10 minutes between IRB jawans and KNF (P) cadres near Keithelmanbi Dam at about 4.15 pm yesterday.
The two suspected KNF (P) cadres killed by the enraged mob have been iden- tified as Paosat Kipgen (25) s/o Lhunkhojan of Bongbal Khullen and Paolen Chong-loi (25) s/o Chongkhothang of Keithelmanbi Military Colony.
However, Lhunkhojan maintained that the duo were students studying at Shillong besides being functionaries of KSO Shillong branch. They came to Keithelmanbi from Shillong on December 19. Then they came to Old Lambulane on December 21 and put up the night there.
They came to Yairipok from Imphal yesterday. At Yairipok, they reserved an auto-rickshaw and headed for Paosat's home at Bong-bal Khullen to celebrate Christmas there. They might have come across yesterday's incident on their way to Bongbal Khullen, Lhunkhojan said.
Meanwhile, decrying the killing of Paosat Kipgen and Paolen Chongloi, NH 39 has been blocked between Motbung and Kangpokpi since this morning.
Following the blockade, a number of vehicles have been stranded on both sides of the highway.
On the other hand, a JAC has been constituted by the villagers of Nungaipokpi, Tumukhong, Itham and Nongbrang in the aftermath of yesterday's incident. It is reported that all these villages have been reeling under the frequent monetary demands of KNF (P).
Later in the evening that a team of the JAC may called on Chief Minister Okram Ibobi and gave a detail account of yesterday's incident.
They also submitted a memorandum to the Chief Minister. In response, Ibobi assured that he would look into the demands of the JAC at the earliest.
A spokesperson of the JAC said they would be urging upon the Chief Minister to restrict KNF (P) cadres to their designated camps, avert such unwanted incidents in future, open posts of state security force at Nongbrang and Itham and another one at Nungaipokpi, if possible as well as extension of financial assistance to the injured victims. The KNF (P) cadres now staying at Bongbal Khullen were the same gro-up who severely thrashed two villagers of neighbouring Keihao village for delivering meals late on July 27 this year. Earlier in March, Keihao Pastor was beaten up by the same group.(TSE)
However claims have been raised that the two victims were innocent students, who had recently returned home from Shillong.
Nongbrang womenfolk were staging a protest demonstration against monetary demand served to them by KNF (P) which incidentally is a signatory of the Suspension of Operation (SoO) pact with both the State and Central Governments.
As the womenfolk were blocking the Yairipok-Nongpok Keithelmanbi road since morning followed by a public meeting near Nongbrang community hall, about 12 kms North of Yairipok police station in Imphal East district yesterday, one Maruti van and a mini truck coming from Yairipok side were stopped.
Shortly after, around 20 cadres of KNF (P) including 10 armed cadres clad in combat fatigue arrived at the spot and asked why the road was being blocked. The next moment, the armed cadres opened fire towards the unarmed women protesters.
The firing caused bullet injuries to Pukhrihongbam Memcha (40) of Nongbrang Mayai Leikai, Nameirakpam Maloti (40) of Nongbrang Awang Leikai and Akoijam Mema (40) of the same locality.
Memcha sustained injuries on the right thigh and leg.
Her condition is said to be serious. She is undergoing treatment in Shija Hospital.
Enraged over the assault and resulting injuries to the three women, the villagers ran out in unison and chased the KNF (P) cadres with weapons like clubs, swords etc in their hands.
At this moment, the two vehicles stopped by the womenfolk drove away towards Keithelmanbi. The KNF (P) cadres also ran away towards Keithelman-bi, firing in the air as they ran.
But the mob could catch two cadres. The enraged mob hacked them to dead at Leirongthel agricultural fields. The villagers said that the armed cadres were all staying at Bongbal Khu-llen across Keithelmanbi barrage.
One individual who came to the place of incident was detained by the crowd but was freed later.
At about 7.30 pm of December 20, some KNF (P) cadres came to Nongbrang and demanded that each grocery shop of the village should give them two bags of dal, one bag of potato and one tin of cooking oil.
Accusing one shop-keeper of deliberately closing the shop at their arrival, the KNF (P) smashed the door of the shop. They also kicked the woman shop-keeper.
Truck owners of the village engaged in transporta- tion of sand were also asked to give Rs 3000 each. The same outfit made a similar demand of Rs 3000 each from all passenger auto-rickshaw owners and sand quarry owners.
In addition to these multiple demands made to peo- ple occupying different pro-fessions, the KNF (P) prohi- bited even keeping big dogs. They threatened to shoot and kill big dogs if they see one, conveyed one villager.
Unable to bear all these burdens and harassments, the village womenfolk undertook a protest demonstration today.
Fearful of revenge strike by the Kuki militant group, Nongbrang villagers have fled away from their homesteads following today's incident.
The villagers, particularly women and children, are now taking shelter at the relief camp opened at the residence of MLA Th Shyamkumar at Yairipok. Some other villagers are taking refuge at the homes of their relatives.
On the other hand, there was an exchange of fire for about 10 minutes between IRB jawans and KNF (P) cadres near Keithelmanbi Dam at about 4.15 pm yesterday.
The two suspected KNF (P) cadres killed by the enraged mob have been iden- tified as Paosat Kipgen (25) s/o Lhunkhojan of Bongbal Khullen and Paolen Chong-loi (25) s/o Chongkhothang of Keithelmanbi Military Colony.
However, Lhunkhojan maintained that the duo were students studying at Shillong besides being functionaries of KSO Shillong branch. They came to Keithelmanbi from Shillong on December 19. Then they came to Old Lambulane on December 21 and put up the night there.
They came to Yairipok from Imphal yesterday. At Yairipok, they reserved an auto-rickshaw and headed for Paosat's home at Bong-bal Khullen to celebrate Christmas there. They might have come across yesterday's incident on their way to Bongbal Khullen, Lhunkhojan said.
Meanwhile, decrying the killing of Paosat Kipgen and Paolen Chongloi, NH 39 has been blocked between Motbung and Kangpokpi since this morning.
Following the blockade, a number of vehicles have been stranded on both sides of the highway.
On the other hand, a JAC has been constituted by the villagers of Nungaipokpi, Tumukhong, Itham and Nongbrang in the aftermath of yesterday's incident. It is reported that all these villages have been reeling under the frequent monetary demands of KNF (P).
Later in the evening that a team of the JAC may called on Chief Minister Okram Ibobi and gave a detail account of yesterday's incident.
They also submitted a memorandum to the Chief Minister. In response, Ibobi assured that he would look into the demands of the JAC at the earliest.
A spokesperson of the JAC said they would be urging upon the Chief Minister to restrict KNF (P) cadres to their designated camps, avert such unwanted incidents in future, open posts of state security force at Nongbrang and Itham and another one at Nungaipokpi, if possible as well as extension of financial assistance to the injured victims. The KNF (P) cadres now staying at Bongbal Khullen were the same gro-up who severely thrashed two villagers of neighbouring Keihao village for delivering meals late on July 27 this year. Earlier in March, Keihao Pastor was beaten up by the same group.(TSE)
Appeal for calm
Newmai News Network
Imphal, Dec 23: The All Tribal Students' Union, Manipur (ATSUM), All Naga Students' Association, Manipur (ANSAM), Kuki Students' Organisation-General Hqs (KSO), Move- ment for Tribal Peoples' Rights, Manipur (MTPRM) and All Colleges Tribal Students' Organisation Manipur (ACTSOM) have expressed their utmost concern over the killing of two Kuki youths by Nong-brang villagers.
The students bodies have appealed to all sections of the people in Manipur to remain calm and to apply wisdom so that no unwanted incident crops up. The five student bodies also urged the State Government to address the matter with urgency so that things do not flare up. The student bodies while strongly condemning the incident, have said that every concern social organisation should come out and find ways so that such ugly incidents are not repeated in future. Meanwhile, leaders of ATSUM, ANSAM and KSO carried out a spot visit to resolve the matter today.
Newmai News Network
Imphal, Dec 23: The All Tribal Students' Union, Manipur (ATSUM), All Naga Students' Association, Manipur (ANSAM), Kuki Students' Organisation-General Hqs (KSO), Move- ment for Tribal Peoples' Rights, Manipur (MTPRM) and All Colleges Tribal Students' Organisation Manipur (ACTSOM) have expressed their utmost concern over the killing of two Kuki youths by Nong-brang villagers.
The students bodies have appealed to all sections of the people in Manipur to remain calm and to apply wisdom so that no unwanted incident crops up. The five student bodies also urged the State Government to address the matter with urgency so that things do not flare up. The student bodies while strongly condemning the incident, have said that every concern social organisation should come out and find ways so that such ugly incidents are not repeated in future. Meanwhile, leaders of ATSUM, ANSAM and KSO carried out a spot visit to resolve the matter today.
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Second airport for Mizoram
Silchar, Dec. 22: The Airport Authority of India (AAI), in association with the Mizoram government, is now all set to construct the second airport in the state as part of its scheme to ensure quick journeys in this hilly section of the region.
According to a senior government official, the airport will be set up at Kawmzawl, about 25km from the state's second biggest town of Lunglei in its southern flank bordering both Bangladesh and Myanmar.
The official added that the civil aviation ministry had already given a go ahead to the scheme to construct the second airport in Lunglei district, nearly 235km south of the capital Aizawl.
At present Mizoram has a lone airport at Lengpui, about 40km from Aizawl, where aircraft like Boeing and Airbus can land.
Lengpui was commissioned in 1994 at the cost of Rs 375 crore.
Mizoram chief minister Lalthanhawla has already asked for a central grant of Rs 9.8 crore from the 13th Finance Commission, in its first phase, to get the airport project started.
The official said the tentative deadline for the construction for the Lunglei airport at Kawmzawl has been set for early 2012.
The length of this small airport will be 750 metres and its width is estimated at 150 metres.
The source said at first only small aircraft, ranging from those which are nine-seaters to others having 19 seats, would be used for landing and taking off from this airport.
A yearlong survey for an ideal site for the airport in the southern part of Mizoram to identify at least two sites was started in the final months of 2008. The survey was done jointly by the AAI and the PWD department of the Mizoram government.
Phaizang helpawl hidia gingtak te'n, mawhna neilou siamsin naupang 2 mulkimna beiin kaplum uh.
LAMKA Dec23: Zan nitaklam dak 3 vel in UNLF hidia gingtak te'n Bongbal Kholen, Saikul subdivision, Sadar Hill mun a Christmas zang dia Shillong akipat inn pai poikhoihlou Mr. Paosat Kipgen, BA 3rd Year, Goodwill College tulel a Secretary, Social & Culture KSO Shillong leh Mr. Paolen Chongloi, M.Com 3rd Sem, NEHU tulel a Asst. Secy Games & Sports KSO Shillong te mulkimna beiin kaplum in om uhi.(KF)
Sunday, December 20, 2009
HRD Minister raps State on scholarship slack
HRD Minister raps State on scholarship slack
The Sangai Express
IMPHAL, Dec 19: Expressing serious concern over the failure of the State Education Board to submit the meritwise list of eligible students under the Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships for College and University Students, Union Minister for Human Resource Development Kapil Sibal has sought the personal intervention of the Chief Minister for issuing suitable directives to the Education Board.
According to an official source, the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India initiated a scholarship scheme titled 'Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships for College and University Students' from the year 2008-09 for the benefit of students of class XII in pursuing higher studies.
The source explained that under this scheme, 82,000 fresh scholarships (4100 for girls and 4100 for boys) would be awarded each year to meritorious students from poor families for pursuing higher studies. The eligible students are to be selected from among the students of class XII who secure 80 percent and above marks and they would be entitled to get Rs 10,000 per annum for graduation level studies and Rs 20,000 per annum at the post-graduation level. The list of the eligible students is to be furnished to the Ministry by the State Education Board concerned.
However, in case of Manipur which is supposed to select 181 meritorious students, the Ministry has not yet re- ceived the meritwise list of the eligible students from the State Education Board, the source disclosed.
Consequently, the Union Minister for Human Resource Development has written to the Chief Minister directing the latter for personal intervention in the matter and issue suitable instructions to the State Education Board so that the meritorious Manipuri students are not deprived of this scholarship.
In his letter, the Union Minister has also pointed out that the funds not utilised in the current financial year would lapse and cannot be carried over to the next year. Besides this, students who are not awarded scholarship in the first year would find it extremely difficult to claim in the subsequent years and this would be a great loss to the meritorious students of Manipur who would lose out on this valuable scholarship, for no fault of theirs, the source further said.
Kiran Jagat attends school function in Churachandpur
S Singlianmang Guite
Lamka, Dec 19: The first lady of the State, Kiran Jagat, wife of Governor Gurbachan Jagat today attended the annual prize distribution day of Lalpuithluaii Foundation School here and handed over prizes to meritorious students of the school.
Praising the efforts of Vunglallian and Shanti in their endeavour of guiding the students in the right path, Kiran Jagat lauded for the achievements, the school has earned in the past 25 years of its existence.
Besides annual prizes, the Lady Governor feted former students of the school who have excelled in different professions like journalism, Air Force, medical, business, technology etc in the function.(TSE)
S Singlianmang Guite
Lamka, Dec 19: The first lady of the State, Kiran Jagat, wife of Governor Gurbachan Jagat today attended the annual prize distribution day of Lalpuithluaii Foundation School here and handed over prizes to meritorious students of the school.
Praising the efforts of Vunglallian and Shanti in their endeavour of guiding the students in the right path, Kiran Jagat lauded for the achievements, the school has earned in the past 25 years of its existence.
Besides annual prizes, the Lady Governor feted former students of the school who have excelled in different professions like journalism, Air Force, medical, business, technology etc in the function.(TSE)
BSNL launches 3G mobile services in Aizawl
AIZAWL, DEC 19 (AGENCIES):
State-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) today launched its third-generation (3G) mobile services in Aizawl, offering a plethora of services like live TV, high-speed mobile broadband and movie download facilities.
Mizoram Chief Minister Lal Thanhawla marked the launch at a formal function here by making a video-call to Gopal Das, Director (HR) BSNL Board, New Delhi. Mr Thanhawla lauded the BSNL for being the world's seventh largest telecommunications company and for launching such high-technology services in one of the remotest parts of India. He also urged the company to expand and improve its network to cover the entire state and to ensure undisturbed network even in times of monsoon related disasters like landslides.
The Chief Minister expressed hope that the 3G mobile service would prove to be helpful for video conferencing and telemedicine facilities, reported UNI.
However, he was worried by the huge amount of money Mizoram was spending on mobile phones. ''It is estimated that there are three to four lakhs mobile phone customers in Mizoram and they spend an estimated total amount Rs ten crore monthly for mobile phone bills. This is a whooping figure for a small state like Mizoram. This 3G service is likely to cost us more,'' he stated. He also emphasised the need to check cyber crimes, which has increased along with the advancement in information technology.
The BSNL had launched the 3G mobile services nation-wide earlier in February this year.
BSNL official Gopal Das described the 3G launch as an historic event for the company. The 3G mobile service enables a range of upgraded services, including rich voice, data and video services and high speed internet, to the subscribers. 3G makes possible video streaming applications such as live TV, movie downloads, high speed data download on mobile phones with 3G services enabled. Callers can also see each other on their mobile phone screens.
It will be launched in Lunglei, Champhai and Kolasib districts of Mizoram shortly, Mr Das said.
State-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) today launched its third-generation (3G) mobile services in Aizawl, offering a plethora of services like live TV, high-speed mobile broadband and movie download facilities.
Mizoram Chief Minister Lal Thanhawla marked the launch at a formal function here by making a video-call to Gopal Das, Director (HR) BSNL Board, New Delhi. Mr Thanhawla lauded the BSNL for being the world's seventh largest telecommunications company and for launching such high-technology services in one of the remotest parts of India. He also urged the company to expand and improve its network to cover the entire state and to ensure undisturbed network even in times of monsoon related disasters like landslides.
The Chief Minister expressed hope that the 3G mobile service would prove to be helpful for video conferencing and telemedicine facilities, reported UNI.
However, he was worried by the huge amount of money Mizoram was spending on mobile phones. ''It is estimated that there are three to four lakhs mobile phone customers in Mizoram and they spend an estimated total amount Rs ten crore monthly for mobile phone bills. This is a whooping figure for a small state like Mizoram. This 3G service is likely to cost us more,'' he stated. He also emphasised the need to check cyber crimes, which has increased along with the advancement in information technology.
The BSNL had launched the 3G mobile services nation-wide earlier in February this year.
BSNL official Gopal Das described the 3G launch as an historic event for the company. The 3G mobile service enables a range of upgraded services, including rich voice, data and video services and high speed internet, to the subscribers. 3G makes possible video streaming applications such as live TV, movie downloads, high speed data download on mobile phones with 3G services enabled. Callers can also see each other on their mobile phone screens.
It will be launched in Lunglei, Champhai and Kolasib districts of Mizoram shortly, Mr Das said.
Saturday, December 19, 2009
More airports in Mizoram soon
AIZAWL, DEC 18: Mizoram is going to have more airports soon, kudos to Lal Thanhawla led Congress government. It is reported that in collaboration with the Airport Authority of India (AAI), the government of Mizoram will establish more airports in the state soon.
Reports said that in Lunglei district, two airports will be set up in which a survey work has been carried out.
The two airports will be known as Kawmzawl Airport and Saitluk Airport.
Elaborate survey in this regard had been done. AAI too had already conducted its survey recently.
The practical work of construction will commence immediately which is expected to happen soon, government official sources said.
As part of taking up the project, officials from Airport Authority of India (AAI), Lunglei, High Power Committee vice chairman Joseph Lalhlimpuia; Parliamentary Secretary to government of Mizoram S Laldingliana; Lunglei DC M Zohmingthangi and other high officials from state government had conducted final survey on December 16.
The Kawmzawl Airport would be used for small plane like 9-seater while Saitluk Airport would be for normal aircrafts, AAI officials said.
The Airport Authority of India had urged the central government to release the fund so that the project work could be taken up on war-footing.
According to reliable sources, government of Mizoram had asked Rs 9.8 crores from the Finance Commission for this purpose. Newmai News Network
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Dhaula Kuan gangrape: Verdict likely tomorrow
29 Nov, 2009 PTI
NEW DELHI: More than four years after a Delhi University girl was allegedly abducted and gangraped in a moving car here, a city court is likely to pronounce its verdict on Monday against the lone arrested accused.
Additional Sessions Judge N K Gupta, on the conclusion of final arguments in the sensational case, had fixed the case for pronouncement of verdict on November 30.
The 20-year-old student of DU, hailing from Mizoram, was abducted at around 2.15 am on May 8, 2005 from Dhaula Kuan here when she was walking back home after buying food from a roadside eatery and was raped by four accused in a moving car, the prosecution had said.
The victim, who was later dumped near a Gurudwara in South Delhi, was accompanied by a friend who, however, managed to flee from the clutches of the accused.
Police, however, could arrest only one of the accused -- Ajit Singh Katiyar. The other three accused -- Danda, Jat and Tappe -- evaded arrest and were later declared proclaimed offender during the trial.
The prosecution, on September 9, concluded examination of witnesses with the recording of testimony of investigating officer (IO) Seema Singh as 31st witness.
Katiyar's counsel Manoj Sharma also examined three witnesses and claimed a frame-up alleging that the girl and policemen of Delhi Cantt police station gave contradictory statements regarding the offence and arrest of the accused.
Additional Sessions Judge N K Gupta, on the conclusion of final arguments in the sensational case, had fixed the case for pronouncement of verdict on November 30.
The 20-year-old student of DU, hailing from Mizoram, was abducted at around 2.15 am on May 8, 2005 from Dhaula Kuan here when she was walking back home after buying food from a roadside eatery and was raped by four accused in a moving car, the prosecution had said.
The victim, who was later dumped near a Gurudwara in South Delhi, was accompanied by a friend who, however, managed to flee from the clutches of the accused.
Police, however, could arrest only one of the accused -- Ajit Singh Katiyar. The other three accused -- Danda, Jat and Tappe -- evaded arrest and were later declared proclaimed offender during the trial.
The prosecution, on September 9, concluded examination of witnesses with the recording of testimony of investigating officer (IO) Seema Singh as 31st witness.
Katiyar's counsel Manoj Sharma also examined three witnesses and claimed a frame-up alleging that the girl and policemen of Delhi Cantt police station gave contradictory statements regarding the offence and arrest of the accused.
‘Education Is More Important Than Right To Life’
Manipur is boiling in the aftermath of a TEHELKA exposé. TUSHA MITTAL questions Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh on his inaction
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| Photo: SHAILENDRA PANDEY |
Thousands of students in Manipur are boycotting schools to protest the fake encounter exposed by TEHELKA. They say the right to life is more important than the right to education and allege that the state does not guarantee them the right to life. Do you think any of their concerns are legitimate?
No. Education is more important than right to life. But the right to life is equally important. It is our responsibility to protect people's lives. We have already had the first round of talks with student organisations and are trying our best to resolve this.
Reports indicate that there have been more than 200 fake encounters in 2009.
That is totally wrong. We ordered a magisterial inquiry immediately after the July 23 incident. We looked at the sentiments of the people after the TEHELKA exposé and met their demands. If the findings and report of the inquiry are not satisfactory, we have no problem handing it over to the CBI. Whoever is found guilty will not be spared.
But the people have more faith in the Manipur Human Rights Commission (MHRC). Why is your government trying to scuttle MHRC'S own inquiry?
We have already started one inquiry under the Commission of Inquiry Act. What is the problem? Is there any difference between this inquiry and that of the MHRC?
The MHRC inquiry began a month before the State's judicial inquiry. Why did you ask the Gauhati High Court for a stay order on MHRC?
If their approach is wrong, how can we accept it? We challenged it in the High Court because our legal expert said that their approach is wrong.
A few hours after the July 23 killing, you stated that Sanjit was an armed militant. After the TEHELKA photographs were published, you admitted you had been misinformed. Could it be the same for other cases?
I don't have any comments to make on Sanjit's killing. Let the judicial inquiry finish and people will know who is responsible. We do not allow or accept any fake encounters.
The Manipur DGP has challenged the veracity of the TEHELKA photographs. He says they are not authentic.
Let us wait until the inquiry report is out.
Instead of being on the back foot, why can't the government own up to its mistake and show that it is willing to make amends?
Let the experts decide whether TEHELKA's photographs are correct. We are not experts. I'm saying that the photographs are wrong. But it needs to be confirmed. Nowadays a lot of advanced equipment is available.
Let the experts decide whether TEHELKA's photographs are correct. We are not experts. I'm saying that the photographs are wrong. But it needs to be confirmed. Nowadays a lot of advanced equipment is available.
| The nexus between the politicians, police and the militants in Manipur is no secret. In a recent raid, militants were found sitting in a Congress MLA's house. So you accept that such a nexus exists? It is not happening anymore? |
| From Tehelka Magazine, Vol 6, Issue 48, Dated December 05, 2009 |
Mega dams possible in NE: expert
Ajit Patowary
GUWAHATI, Nov 28 – Mega dams in the NE region are possible.
Technology these days has advanced so much that there can't be any
reason as to why apprehensions should be there on such dams in any
part of the earth. This answer came from renowned earthquake engineer
of the country Prof DK Paul, president of the Indian Society of
Earthquake Technology (ISET), to a question on the issue following an
expert lecture organised by the Guwahati chapter of the ISET here last
evening. Prof Paul delivered the lecture on 'Retrofitting the
Buildings Vulnerable to Earthquakes'.
GUWAHATI, Nov 28 – Mega dams in the NE region are possible.
Technology these days has advanced so much that there can't be any
reason as to why apprehensions should be there on such dams in any
part of the earth. This answer came from renowned earthquake engineer
of the country Prof DK Paul, president of the Indian Society of
Earthquake Technology (ISET), to a question on the issue following an
expert lecture organised by the Guwahati chapter of the ISET here last
evening. Prof Paul delivered the lecture on 'Retrofitting the
Buildings Vulnerable to Earthquakes'.
Explaining his point on the mega dams, Prof Paul said, big investments
would give big returns. Dams are built in high-seismic zones nowadays.
What is important in this case is that such structures should be
designed and executed properly, he said.
Prof Paul is also the chairman of the Working Committee of Experts for
Vulnerability Analysis and Risk Management of the National Disaster
Management Authority (NDMA).
He said in reply to another question, that high-rise buildings are
possible even in high-seismic areas like Guwahati or Assam. From the
earthquake point of view, height of the buildings is not a problem.
Japan and Taiwan, for instance, have high-rise buildings.
There should not be any inhibition on high-rise structures. Technology
has so advanced today that such structures are possible everywhere, he
maintained.
On the issue of seismic surveys proposed and carried out respectively
by the Oil India Ltd and the ONGCL respectively on the bed of the
Brahmaputra and near the archaeologically important monuments, he said
that any study for better understanding of the condition should be
allowed.
In reply to a question on the non-inclusion of the suggestions of
experts engaged in the preparation of the seismic micro-zonation
report for Guwahati, in the city master plan prepared by the Guwahati
Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA), he said that unless an
expert committee was constituted, such recommendations could not be
implemented. He admitted that there was a big gap in executing the
recommendations and making the recommendations. This should be
removed, he said.
It needs mention here that Prof Paul, the present Head of the Centre
of Excellence in Disaster Mitigation and Management, IIT, Roorkee,
also headed the expert group that prepared the micro-zonation report
for Guwahati, as its chairman.
On the issue of earthquake prediction, Prof Paul said that he did not
believe in such predictions. "Whether you predict or fail to predict
an earthquake, you will have to live in the same house in which you
are living with your family.
"Therefore, the point is to make the structure of your house safe, so
that you can live in it safely. Prediction of an earthquake is not a
solution to your problem," Prof Paul said assertively. The questions
were asked during the interactive session that followed the lecture.
Prof Paul, while delivering his lecture, praised the building
structures of Assam, saying that buildings here are mostly constructed
adhering to the safety standards, compared to the buildings in other
parts of the country.
Senior engineers like Indrajit Barua, present in the function,
supported the views expressed by Prof Paul on the above issues.
Prof Swami Saran, Prof Emeritus of the Department of Earthquake
Engineering, IIT, Roorkee also addressed the function. Guwahati ISET
chairman Prof G Sarma, its General Secretary J N Khataniar and Dr
Biswajit Sarma also addressed the gathering.
The function was also attended, among others, by Dr Utsav Kalita,
former Professor of IIT, Guwahati, Dr S K Deb, Head of the Department
of Civil Engineering, IIT, Guwahati and Prof Dulal Goswami of Gauhati
University.
The ISET, Guwahati chapter was set up in 2001 with the aim to provide
a common platform to engineers working in various fields and to make
the people aware of the technological advancements made in dealing
with earthquakes.(AT)
Friday, November 27, 2009
DoNER directs NE on student security
Dimapur | November 26 : The Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) has asked the resident commissioners of the north eastern states in Delhi to prepare publicity plans for their respective states on the 'North East Connect.' The North East Connect is a cell launched by the ministry to cater to security issues of north eastern students and youths based in Delhi.
According to a note today, a meeting was held at Sikkim Bhavan on November 23 with officials of the Ministry of DoNER and several decisions were taken. The resident commissioners are to publicize through the local Media in the respective states about the Do's and Don'ts for students and youth of the state and precautions to be taken before leaving for Delhi and during their stay at Delhi. The RCs will also prepare a directory of the youths or students of the respective state staying in Delhi to facilitate coordination. It was informed that the Ministry of DoNER will bear the expenses for the stated activities.
The activities of North East Connect will be in accordance with the Zero Tolerance Policy adopted by DoNER, which will act as a facilitator and coordinator with the respective law enforcing bodies and students of the NE region. This will be done through offices of the RCs and students' bodies and citizen bodies of the NER within Delhi/NCR, the note informed.
According to a note today, a meeting was held at Sikkim Bhavan on November 23 with officials of the Ministry of DoNER and several decisions were taken. The resident commissioners are to publicize through the local Media in the respective states about the Do's and Don'ts for students and youth of the state and precautions to be taken before leaving for Delhi and during their stay at Delhi. The RCs will also prepare a directory of the youths or students of the respective state staying in Delhi to facilitate coordination. It was informed that the Ministry of DoNER will bear the expenses for the stated activities.
The activities of North East Connect will be in accordance with the Zero Tolerance Policy adopted by DoNER, which will act as a facilitator and coordinator with the respective law enforcing bodies and students of the NE region. This will be done through offices of the RCs and students' bodies and citizen bodies of the NER within Delhi/NCR, the note informed.
Morung Express News
Eight North East Boys Beaten in Gurgaon by Landlord, Two Seriously Injured Racial Attack Continues in National Capital Regions
For Immediate Release
Eight North East Boys Beaten in Gurgaon by Landlord, Two Seriously Injured
Racial Attack Continues in National Capital Regions
New Delhi, November 26, 2009
Racial Discrimination never ends to North East people in Delhi and National Capital Region. The matter has been put up to high level of police authorities and government heads. Still the crime continues and north east people brutalised. Eight boys from North East India are brutally beaten by property owner at Sikanderpur, Gurgaon, Harayana today afternoon at around 3 PM. The rented rooms are locked by the house owner and boys and girls forced out without any shelter.
According to source reaching to North East Support Centre & Helpline, Mr. Guddu S/o Ramher Yadam, a resident of Sikanderpur attacked on two northeast boys living in his rented house. Mr Guddu gather his neighbouring friends and started attacking other North East boys living in surrounding rented rooms. They punched on face, kicked on chase, chased them and fled to neighbouring homes and none came to rescue them. Two of them severely injured bleeding from mouth and nose.
As soon as the matter was brought to the notice of North East Support Centre & Helpline, Spokes person Mr. Madhu Chadnra contacted Mr. Anil Dawal – Deputy Commissioner of Police – Crime Branch Gurgaon, who was on his office trip to Rajasthan. The same was informed to Sub-Inspector Naresh Kumar of Crime Branch who informed SHO of DLP Phase 2 Police Station. The victims are taken to police station, no medication attention is provided until filing of this report. The written complaint is submitted to the concern police station. Mr. Naresh has assured North East Support Centre & Helpline to book the culprit repeatedly.
The victims informed North East Support Centre & Helpline after submitting the written complaint in local police station that police is bringing the culprits and negotiating the compromised. This is the shame on police part, which has played this dirty game of delay and reluctant to take the complaint and book the culprits according to the law of the land. The very mindset of police is sole responsibility of such repeated crimes on northeast people. Failure to take the law on the culprits has given wrong signal to commit the crimes. Until and unless, police perform their duty irrespective of people and communities, northeast people in Delhi and NCR will continue to suffer. All the promises from Prime Minister of India, Home Minister, Delhi Chief Minister remind just in air and not materialise any of their commitment, in spite of the fact that racial discrimination face by the community has reached at peak.
In the month of November, the following crimes has already happened
On November 6 – A 20-year-old girl from Ukhrul district, Manipur belonging to Tangkhul tribe, was molested by her Show room manager in Metropolitan Mall, Gurgaon at 9.20PM after rejecting his advances by showing nude pictures in computer.
On November 4 – A 22-year-old boy from Churachandpur district, Manipur belonging to Paite tribe, was beaten by locals at Sikanderpur, Gurgaon at 9PM
On November 3 – Two boys of age 20s from Ukhrul district, Manipur belonging to Tangkhul Naga tribe, working in Mall in Gurgaon were severely attacked at 9PM in Sikanderpur Gurgaon, Haryana by locals.
On November 3 – Two girls of age 20s from Ukhrul district, Manipur belonging to Tangkhul Naga tribe, working in Mall in Gurgaon were attacked and pushed in drainage in Sikanderpur, Gurgaon at 8 pm. They managed to run away from the scene.
North East Support Centre & Helpline (www.nehelpline.net) is combined initiative of various human rights activists, social workers, students, journalists and lawyers seeking to prevent harassment and abuses meted out to women, North East People and tribal communities of different states.
Released by
Mr. Madhu Chandra
Spokes Person
North East Support Centre & Helpline
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
HPC-D urge govt to initiate tri-partite political dialogue
Newmai News Network
Aizawl | November 24 : Hmar People's Convention-Democratic (HPC-D) has urged the government of India to initiate immediately a tri-partite political talk involving the Mizoram government, the HPC-D and the government of India in pursuit of long cherished political aspirations of the Hmar people in Mizoram.
In this connection, a memorandum addressed to the Union Home Minister dated November 17, 2009, the Hmar militant outfit said, "As stated above, the HPC (D) stands to realize Hmar political aspirations with the creation of Hmar Territorial Council (HTC) within the framework of the Sixth Scheduled of the Constitution of India. We firmly believe that this is consistent with the principles of the Constitution of India. HPC (D) represents the collective interest and aspirations of the Hmar people and boldly speaks on their behalf.To bring about a permanent political solution of the Hmar people in Mizoram, the HPC (D) firmly believe that a tripartite political dialogue involving the Government of India, Government of Mizoram and HPC (D) is immediately initiated," asserted the HPC-D missive signed by Lalhmingthang Sanate, president of the outfit and its general secretary Zosangbera.
The memorandum then stated that t he July 27, 1994 Memorandum of Settlement (MoS) between the Government of Mizoram and the Hmar People's Convention (HPC) was a political blunder. "Hence, it was not accepted by the Hmar People's Convention (Democratic), which is the breakaway group from signing the blank document," the memorandum added. It also said that fifteen years after the signing of the MoS, it has proved to the world that the documents hold no water and, does not stand to fulfill the aspirations of the Hmar people to secure their political future.
"As such, in pursuance of the unfinished agenda of the Hmar people, the HPC (D) is committed to find political solution to the Hmars' political aspirations with the creation of Hmar Territorial Council (HTC) in the state of Mizoram within the scope of the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution of India. This will be of mutual benefit and based on the long-term interest of both the Sinlung originated Hmar peoples and the Government of Mizoram," the HPC-D missive to the Union Home minister demanded while adding, "We remain firmly committed not to seek separation from Mizoram. Rather, we are seeking a solution to the unfinished agenda of the Hmar people, which is compatible with the principles enshrined in the Constitution of India. The HPC (D) firmly believes that the protection of Hmar identity, culture, tradition, language, land and resources and political development lies in the creation of Hmar Territorial Council."
The HPC (D) desires that the Hmar people actively participate and contribute to the economics and political development of Mizoram. "However, we would like to ensure that this happens without losing unique identity, culture and core values and without putting our distinct and fragile ancestral land resources that are at risk," it affirmed.
The commitment of the HPC (D) in seeking a political solution of the Hmar people within the state of Mizoram is clear and unambiguous, the memo also said. Despite the armed movement, which was inevitable, HPC (D) firmly believes that the unfinished agenda of the Hmar people could be resolved through dialogue, the Hmar outfit said.
"While we are committed to fully respect the territorial integrity of Mizoram, we also expect the Government of Mizoram and the Government of India to recognize and fully respect the political rights of the Hmar people by creating Hmar Territorial Council (HTC) in the state of Mizoram. HPC (D) believes that this is the basis for resolving the Hmar political aspirations," the Hmar organisation added.
HPC (D) advocates a long-term solution that addresses and ends the political marginalization suffered by the Hmar people. It also believes that no solution will lead to peace if it is not just; and it won't be just if it does not advance the Hmar people's political aspirations. "We firmly believe that no political solution will be complete without the creation of Hmar political aspirations," further affirmed the HPC-D.
Aizawl | November 24 : Hmar People's Convention-Democratic (HPC-D) has urged the government of India to initiate immediately a tri-partite political talk involving the Mizoram government, the HPC-D and the government of India in pursuit of long cherished political aspirations of the Hmar people in Mizoram.
In this connection, a memorandum addressed to the Union Home Minister dated November 17, 2009, the Hmar militant outfit said, "As stated above, the HPC (D) stands to realize Hmar political aspirations with the creation of Hmar Territorial Council (HTC) within the framework of the Sixth Scheduled of the Constitution of India. We firmly believe that this is consistent with the principles of the Constitution of India. HPC (D) represents the collective interest and aspirations of the Hmar people and boldly speaks on their behalf.To bring about a permanent political solution of the Hmar people in Mizoram, the HPC (D) firmly believe that a tripartite political dialogue involving the Government of India, Government of Mizoram and HPC (D) is immediately initiated," asserted the HPC-D missive signed by Lalhmingthang Sanate, president of the outfit and its general secretary Zosangbera.
The memorandum then stated that t he July 27, 1994 Memorandum of Settlement (MoS) between the Government of Mizoram and the Hmar People's Convention (HPC) was a political blunder. "Hence, it was not accepted by the Hmar People's Convention (Democratic), which is the breakaway group from signing the blank document," the memorandum added. It also said that fifteen years after the signing of the MoS, it has proved to the world that the documents hold no water and, does not stand to fulfill the aspirations of the Hmar people to secure their political future.
"As such, in pursuance of the unfinished agenda of the Hmar people, the HPC (D) is committed to find political solution to the Hmars' political aspirations with the creation of Hmar Territorial Council (HTC) in the state of Mizoram within the scope of the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution of India. This will be of mutual benefit and based on the long-term interest of both the Sinlung originated Hmar peoples and the Government of Mizoram," the HPC-D missive to the Union Home minister demanded while adding, "We remain firmly committed not to seek separation from Mizoram. Rather, we are seeking a solution to the unfinished agenda of the Hmar people, which is compatible with the principles enshrined in the Constitution of India. The HPC (D) firmly believes that the protection of Hmar identity, culture, tradition, language, land and resources and political development lies in the creation of Hmar Territorial Council."
The HPC (D) desires that the Hmar people actively participate and contribute to the economics and political development of Mizoram. "However, we would like to ensure that this happens without losing unique identity, culture and core values and without putting our distinct and fragile ancestral land resources that are at risk," it affirmed.
The commitment of the HPC (D) in seeking a political solution of the Hmar people within the state of Mizoram is clear and unambiguous, the memo also said. Despite the armed movement, which was inevitable, HPC (D) firmly believes that the unfinished agenda of the Hmar people could be resolved through dialogue, the Hmar outfit said.
"While we are committed to fully respect the territorial integrity of Mizoram, we also expect the Government of Mizoram and the Government of India to recognize and fully respect the political rights of the Hmar people by creating Hmar Territorial Council (HTC) in the state of Mizoram. HPC (D) believes that this is the basis for resolving the Hmar political aspirations," the Hmar organisation added.
HPC (D) advocates a long-term solution that addresses and ends the political marginalization suffered by the Hmar people. It also believes that no solution will lead to peace if it is not just; and it won't be just if it does not advance the Hmar people's political aspirations. "We firmly believe that no political solution will be complete without the creation of Hmar political aspirations," further affirmed the HPC-D.
CCpur shares success of SRI farming
S Singlianmang Guite
Lamka, Nov 24: A one-day workshop on the experience of the advanced variety of rice, SRI (System of Rice Intensification) was held here at Synod Hall with two agencies from the district sharing their debut yield with the innovative method of farming.
Rural Aid Service and Relied and Development Depart of EAC - the two NGOs pioneering SRI cultivation here had a power point presentation each, sharing their ultimate experience with the novel farming.
ECA, which experimented in a poorly irrigated region, said that it was successful in enhancing production although it failed to double the yield with the SRI cultivation.
RAS however presented a different story with achieving the targeted double yield in most of their projects.
Nevertheless, the NGO duo declared that SRI system of cultivation was very much practicable in the district and urged upon the Government and NGOs to promote it and called on the local farmers to adopt it.
SRI, according to its promoters was already adopted in 49 countries including India.
Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh were the most successful among the States; and in the Northeast, Tripura and Assam are leading the initiative.
With a meagre 2 kg of seeds needed for cultivating an acre of land, as against the traditional 30-40 kg, SRI system is manageable with reduced labour costs and allegedly yielded double the product of the traditional method.
"As our initial initiative was evidently successful, we are looking forward to extending our project to at least a hundred farmers from twenty with the advent of a new cultivation,' Holkhomang, co-ordinator of RAS said.
Lamka, Nov 24: A one-day workshop on the experience of the advanced variety of rice, SRI (System of Rice Intensification) was held here at Synod Hall with two agencies from the district sharing their debut yield with the innovative method of farming.
Rural Aid Service and Relied and Development Depart of EAC - the two NGOs pioneering SRI cultivation here had a power point presentation each, sharing their ultimate experience with the novel farming.
ECA, which experimented in a poorly irrigated region, said that it was successful in enhancing production although it failed to double the yield with the SRI cultivation.
RAS however presented a different story with achieving the targeted double yield in most of their projects.
Nevertheless, the NGO duo declared that SRI system of cultivation was very much practicable in the district and urged upon the Government and NGOs to promote it and called on the local farmers to adopt it.
SRI, according to its promoters was already adopted in 49 countries including India.
Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh were the most successful among the States; and in the Northeast, Tripura and Assam are leading the initiative.
With a meagre 2 kg of seeds needed for cultivating an acre of land, as against the traditional 30-40 kg, SRI system is manageable with reduced labour costs and allegedly yielded double the product of the traditional method.
"As our initial initiative was evidently successful, we are looking forward to extending our project to at least a hundred farmers from twenty with the advent of a new cultivation,' Holkhomang, co-ordinator of RAS said.
Monday, November 23, 2009
GK Pillai assures elections to ADC
Ninglun Hanghal
NEW DELHI, Nov 22 : Demanding election to the Autono mous District Council, the Manipur Tribal Council, represented by its president HK Joute and the general secretary H Pauzalal submitted a memorandum to the President of India Pratibha Patil today.
The MTC leaders also met the Outer Manipur MP Thangso Baite and Home Secretary GK Pillai, besides other political leaders and put forward their grievances.
Speaking to this correspondent the Tribal Council Secretary H Pauzalal said that Home Secretary Pillai had given his assurance that the council election will be held at the earliest. He assured that he will pressurize the State Government for the same.
Further the Tribal Council secretary questioned why " the Panchayati Raj in the valley areas are being held regularly and are effectively functioning but why are the elections to the district councils being withheld ? If other North East States could enjoy such provisions, why not in Manipur ? "
He further noted that the special provision under the Indian Constitution, Article no 371 (C) has no meaning if the election of the districts is being delayed or withheld.
He said, " this is injustice and a step motherly treatment by the Centre as well as the State Government to the hill tribals of Manipur".
In the memorandum submitted to the President which was also addressed to the Prime Minister , the Chairperson of UPA Government, the Opposition leader, the Union Home Minister and the Governor of Manipur, the Tribal Council leaders requested that the State Government be asked to hold the ADC elections on or before 2009.(TSE)
NEW DELHI, Nov 22 : Demanding election to the Autono mous District Council, the Manipur Tribal Council, represented by its president HK Joute and the general secretary H Pauzalal submitted a memorandum to the President of India Pratibha Patil today.
The MTC leaders also met the Outer Manipur MP Thangso Baite and Home Secretary GK Pillai, besides other political leaders and put forward their grievances.
Speaking to this correspondent the Tribal Council Secretary H Pauzalal said that Home Secretary Pillai had given his assurance that the council election will be held at the earliest. He assured that he will pressurize the State Government for the same.
Further the Tribal Council secretary questioned why " the Panchayati Raj in the valley areas are being held regularly and are effectively functioning but why are the elections to the district councils being withheld ? If other North East States could enjoy such provisions, why not in Manipur ? "
He further noted that the special provision under the Indian Constitution, Article no 371 (C) has no meaning if the election of the districts is being delayed or withheld.
He said, " this is injustice and a step motherly treatment by the Centre as well as the State Government to the hill tribals of Manipur".
In the memorandum submitted to the President which was also addressed to the Prime Minister , the Chairperson of UPA Government, the Opposition leader, the Union Home Minister and the Governor of Manipur, the Tribal Council leaders requested that the State Government be asked to hold the ADC elections on or before 2009.(TSE)
Saturday, November 14, 2009
DoNER sets up Cell for protection of NE students
DoNER sets up Cell for protection of NE students
NEW DELHI, Nov 13 – In the face escalation of violence against students hailing from the north-eastern region, the Ministry for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) has formally announced setting up of a Cell to take stock of the implementation of the action plan chalked out for their safety. A list of Dos and Don'ts are being readied for students studying in the national capital.
The Cell would be headed by a Joint Secretary in the Ministry of DoNER and comprises Resident Commissioners (RCs) of the eight Northeastern States, a deputy secretary and under secretary in the Ministry, an official source said.
Asserting that a 'Zero Tolerance Policy' has been adopted, the Ministry has elaborated the slew of measures taken by it since these incidents of attacks against Northeasterners increased. The Cell has been christened 'North East Connect'.
Sources said DoNER has taken up the issue with the Union Home Ministry and the Delhi police to ascertain the steps taken by them for the safety and security of the students in Delhi.
A meeting was held under the chairmanship of Joint Secretary DoNER, PK Pattanaik with the RCs of NE States on October 27. The RCs were advised to disseminate the instructions issued by Delhi Police to community members through Associations.
As reported in this newspaper, it was decided to maintain a directory containing the names, contact numbers and addresses of people from North East in Delhi. Secretary, Ministry of DoNER, Jayati Chandra has also requested the Chief Secretaries of the Northeastern States in this regard. The DoNER would bear the expense to obtain these details.
The students and youths would be sensitised before they leave their respective State about the social environment, cultural differences and prevailing situation in Delhi and follow a list of Do's and Don'ts.
The Government of India would arrange talk shows, panel discussions on local TV channels and media to create a sense of awareness in the people about the situation in Delhi.
RCs have also been asked to get in touch with people hailing from respective States and identify their grievances and facilitate them besides taking up their problems with MHA, Delhi Police.(AT)
NEW DELHI, Nov 13 – In the face escalation of violence against students hailing from the north-eastern region, the Ministry for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) has formally announced setting up of a Cell to take stock of the implementation of the action plan chalked out for their safety. A list of Dos and Don'ts are being readied for students studying in the national capital.
The Cell would be headed by a Joint Secretary in the Ministry of DoNER and comprises Resident Commissioners (RCs) of the eight Northeastern States, a deputy secretary and under secretary in the Ministry, an official source said.
Asserting that a 'Zero Tolerance Policy' has been adopted, the Ministry has elaborated the slew of measures taken by it since these incidents of attacks against Northeasterners increased. The Cell has been christened 'North East Connect'.
Sources said DoNER has taken up the issue with the Union Home Ministry and the Delhi police to ascertain the steps taken by them for the safety and security of the students in Delhi.
A meeting was held under the chairmanship of Joint Secretary DoNER, PK Pattanaik with the RCs of NE States on October 27. The RCs were advised to disseminate the instructions issued by Delhi Police to community members through Associations.
As reported in this newspaper, it was decided to maintain a directory containing the names, contact numbers and addresses of people from North East in Delhi. Secretary, Ministry of DoNER, Jayati Chandra has also requested the Chief Secretaries of the Northeastern States in this regard. The DoNER would bear the expense to obtain these details.
The students and youths would be sensitised before they leave their respective State about the social environment, cultural differences and prevailing situation in Delhi and follow a list of Do's and Don'ts.
The Government of India would arrange talk shows, panel discussions on local TV channels and media to create a sense of awareness in the people about the situation in Delhi.
RCs have also been asked to get in touch with people hailing from respective States and identify their grievances and facilitate them besides taking up their problems with MHA, Delhi Police.(AT)
Police inaction flayed
GUWAHATI, (AT) Nov 13 – Taking note of "unabated racial attacks on people of Northeast communities" in New Delhi, the Northeast Students' Organisation (NESO) has condemned the failure of the police to take speedy action against the perpetrators. In a press meet held here today, the organisation demanded that the authorities concerned must recognise the severity of the problem and make immediate interventions so that such offences did not take place again.
To bring the issue into focus, NESO yesterday sent a letter to Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh, demanding "urgent necessary action".
The letter mentions that there have been frequent unwanted incidents of atrocities, molestations, assaults on students of NE region in New Delhi. Although such incidents have been denounced by the Delhi Government, the youth from the Northeast communities continued to endure aggressive and violent acts.
The letter called for "mental, social and physical security" to the people of Northeast India living in the national capital.
Meanwhile, the Dwarka-based Northeast Support Centre and Helpline in an official statement to the media observed that attacks on youth from the Northeast have continued even after assurances made by the Delhi Government and the police.
In the most recent instance, one 24 year-old youth from Imphal was beaten up by Dharmendra, a Bihari youth. The reason behind the attack was the victim asking for his money back which he had paid to Dharmendra as expenses for a ticket and visa to travel to Russia.
The attack left the youth from Manipur severely injured, and he had to be taken to the hospital by members of Naga Students Union, Delhi and other community members.
According to the North East Support Centre and Helpline, there were at least nine attacks on people from the Northeast between October 12 and November 6 this year. In case of any complaints of harassment and violence against people from the North East, victims and families can contact nesupportcentre@gmail.com
GUWAHATI, (AT) Nov 13 – Taking note of "unabated racial attacks on people of Northeast communities" in New Delhi, the Northeast Students' Organisation (NESO) has condemned the failure of the police to take speedy action against the perpetrators. In a press meet held here today, the organisation demanded that the authorities concerned must recognise the severity of the problem and make immediate interventions so that such offences did not take place again.
To bring the issue into focus, NESO yesterday sent a letter to Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh, demanding "urgent necessary action".
The letter mentions that there have been frequent unwanted incidents of atrocities, molestations, assaults on students of NE region in New Delhi. Although such incidents have been denounced by the Delhi Government, the youth from the Northeast communities continued to endure aggressive and violent acts.
The letter called for "mental, social and physical security" to the people of Northeast India living in the national capital.
Meanwhile, the Dwarka-based Northeast Support Centre and Helpline in an official statement to the media observed that attacks on youth from the Northeast have continued even after assurances made by the Delhi Government and the police.
In the most recent instance, one 24 year-old youth from Imphal was beaten up by Dharmendra, a Bihari youth. The reason behind the attack was the victim asking for his money back which he had paid to Dharmendra as expenses for a ticket and visa to travel to Russia.
The attack left the youth from Manipur severely injured, and he had to be taken to the hospital by members of Naga Students Union, Delhi and other community members.
According to the North East Support Centre and Helpline, there were at least nine attacks on people from the Northeast between October 12 and November 6 this year. In case of any complaints of harassment and violence against people from the North East, victims and families can contact nesupportcentre@gmail.com
Bru rebels kill Mizo youth
Newmai News
AIZAWL, Nov 13 – Tension is running high in Mizoram after suspected Bru rebels shot dead a Mizo youth identified as Zarzokima at Bungthuam today, police said.
The youth was shot dead when he and some friends were collecting animal fodder in the forest on Friday morning. The killers are suspected to have fled to Tripura.
Newmai News
AIZAWL, Nov 13 – Tension is running high in Mizoram after suspected Bru rebels shot dead a Mizo youth identified as Zarzokima at Bungthuam today, police said.
The youth was shot dead when he and some friends were collecting animal fodder in the forest on Friday morning. The killers are suspected to have fled to Tripura.
Friday, November 6, 2009
CCpur gets 65th public sub-health centre
From M Kaimuanthang
Lamka, Nov 5: Another primary health sub-centre, PHSC, has been opened today in New Lamka areas which has a record of nine government recognised villages covering a population of 2,0000, at Lamka college campus in a well attended function whcih began at 11 am yesterday.
This is the 65th PHSC in the district.
The function was attended by the states power, hort & soil conservation as well as Sc & Tech minister T Phungzathang as chief guest while Ph Parijat minister health & CADA and Motilal Singh, director health were president and guest of honour.
T Phungzathang while addressing the function said the the state government as well as the Central government is paying utmost importance to the health sector of its population.
Highlighting about how such a health care centre has become possible he said medicines and other neccessary equipments will be installed at the centre and for this he would do his best.
Coming to his department he said at Khengjang power sub station another 32 KV will be installed shortly while at New Lamka areas 5 more MVA will set up after it has been procure from the department.
The health minister Ph Parijat said PHSC is meant for giving treatment and cure of people who are about to get sick while urging all such persons to step into it in case of need so that without the neccesity of going to the the hospital one may get his health problems solved.
He said health is the basic needs of all citizens while adding different types of vaccination meant for children and adult will be installed at the centre and will be manned by five staffs including 3 ANM.
Pointing out the average health awareness level of the publics in the state he said 95 percent of people goes to the hospital for delivery in the district while it is not the case with respect to other district like Imphal and others.
The health director Dr Motilal has said that in the centre many types of life saving drug will be installed soon so as to make it as one of the most dependable one considering the number of people it is going to serve.
After the meeting health minister along with the power minister inspected the district hospital ward by ward and with an attempt to identify the shortages and lacks of the hospital.
He assured 4 more doctors and 5 nurses will be added with the existing staffs and then a round the clock OPD will be opened as has been demanded by the ZSF.
Maintaining it is the governments attempt to deploy more specialist he the hospital will be upgraded he said now under the NLCPR Rs 3 crores are sanctioned by the central government for upgradation of the hospital though the requirement is Rs 7 crores.
He further pointed out that cabinet decision was taken tom appoint 326 doctors including 56 specialist , and another 2200 JNM and 2000 ANM will also be recruited in the near future.
The power minster T Phungzathang said the present way of constructing buildings at the district hospital is very haphazard while stressing the need to appoint contractors people from the district to construct any infrastructures in the hospital.(IFP)
The meeting also resolved to reopen schools in Imphal East and Imphal West district in respond to the call of the DESAM.
According to a reliable source, a meeting was attended by officials of the state education department and principals of some schools situated in the Imphal east and west districts.
They resolved to extend the academic session till February 2010 with the objective to cover the loss of academic sessions for at least two months due to the current boycott of educational institution by some students' bodies of the state.
The extension would especially be for the classes X and XII standards.
Although there has been no positive outcome in the talk between the agitating groups and the government, more schools in Imphal East and West district have started resuming classes in response to the call of the DESAM and other students' bodies.
The schools are being opened under the watchful eyes of the state police forces.
It may be recalled that the Apunba Lup and three students' bodies AMSU, MSF and KSA have been endorsing the current agitation in connection with the July 23 Khwairamband incident demanding resignation of chief minister Ibobi Singh, punishing guilty police commandos and taking up actions against superior police officials who were trying to cover up the July 23 incident.
The three students' bodies have been boycotting educational institutions for more than two months in the state.(IFP)
IDF not amused with ADC polls process
Newmai News Network
Imphal, Nov 5: A sign of the process as well as the progress taken up by the State Government to hold elections to the Autonomous District Councils (ADC) in the five hill districts of Manipur and the Sardar Hills, is evident now with the publication of the District Council Rules (Manipur Hills).
After having had repealed the erstwhile District Council (Manipur Hills) Rules of 1972, the volumous modified Rules have been published by the State Government on October 21, 2009.
Given this development, the wheel for conducting polls to the Autonomous District Councils in the hill districts by the State Government is moving.
It has been over 20 years now that the elections to the Autonomous District Councils of Churachand-pur, Chandel, Ukhrul, Senapati, Tamenglong and Sardar Hills have been held up by the State Government.
However, the Indigenous Democratic Front (IDF), an organisation spearheading agitation for the early polls of the district councils is not amused even with this latest development.
"After the publication of the Rules, the State Government should notify seeking public suggestions within 15 days but that has not been done," said IDF supremo Ngachonmy Cham- roy to Newmai News Network while expressing his anguish . He terms it as the lethargic attitude of the State Government for failing to invite the public suggestions which is mandatory. "But whatever may be the case, if the State Government is serious in conducting the ADC polls, it should announce immediately the dates of the elections," asserted Cham-roy. The IDF president is apprehensive that the State Government is playing a game which he terms it as 'delay-tactics'. "This has been the tactics of the state government how the polls to the ADCs have not been conducted in the last 20 years or so," pointed out the IDF chief. Meanwhile, it is likely that the PIL entitled 'Ng Chamroy Vs the Government of Manipur' regar- ding the ADC polls is likely to be disposed by the Gau-hati High Court on either November 9 or 10, according to a well placed source.(TSE)
Lamka, Nov 5: Another primary health sub-centre, PHSC, has been opened today in New Lamka areas which has a record of nine government recognised villages covering a population of 2,0000, at Lamka college campus in a well attended function whcih began at 11 am yesterday.
This is the 65th PHSC in the district.
The function was attended by the states power, hort & soil conservation as well as Sc & Tech minister T Phungzathang as chief guest while Ph Parijat minister health & CADA and Motilal Singh, director health were president and guest of honour.
T Phungzathang while addressing the function said the the state government as well as the Central government is paying utmost importance to the health sector of its population.
Highlighting about how such a health care centre has become possible he said medicines and other neccessary equipments will be installed at the centre and for this he would do his best.
Coming to his department he said at Khengjang power sub station another 32 KV will be installed shortly while at New Lamka areas 5 more MVA will set up after it has been procure from the department.
The health minister Ph Parijat said PHSC is meant for giving treatment and cure of people who are about to get sick while urging all such persons to step into it in case of need so that without the neccesity of going to the the hospital one may get his health problems solved.
He said health is the basic needs of all citizens while adding different types of vaccination meant for children and adult will be installed at the centre and will be manned by five staffs including 3 ANM.
Pointing out the average health awareness level of the publics in the state he said 95 percent of people goes to the hospital for delivery in the district while it is not the case with respect to other district like Imphal and others.
The health director Dr Motilal has said that in the centre many types of life saving drug will be installed soon so as to make it as one of the most dependable one considering the number of people it is going to serve.
After the meeting health minister along with the power minister inspected the district hospital ward by ward and with an attempt to identify the shortages and lacks of the hospital.
He assured 4 more doctors and 5 nurses will be added with the existing staffs and then a round the clock OPD will be opened as has been demanded by the ZSF.
Maintaining it is the governments attempt to deploy more specialist he the hospital will be upgraded he said now under the NLCPR Rs 3 crores are sanctioned by the central government for upgradation of the hospital though the requirement is Rs 7 crores.
He further pointed out that cabinet decision was taken tom appoint 326 doctors including 56 specialist , and another 2200 JNM and 2000 ANM will also be recruited in the near future.
The power minster T Phungzathang said the present way of constructing buildings at the district hospital is very haphazard while stressing the need to appoint contractors people from the district to construct any infrastructures in the hospital.(IFP)
Academic session to be extended till Feb
IMPHAL, Nov 5: The state education department and principals of the some schools convened a meeting yesterday and resolved to extend the current academic session till February 2010 in view of the loss of academic days due to indefinite class boycott call by some students organisations.The meeting also resolved to reopen schools in Imphal East and Imphal West district in respond to the call of the DESAM.
According to a reliable source, a meeting was attended by officials of the state education department and principals of some schools situated in the Imphal east and west districts.
They resolved to extend the academic session till February 2010 with the objective to cover the loss of academic sessions for at least two months due to the current boycott of educational institution by some students' bodies of the state.
The extension would especially be for the classes X and XII standards.
Although there has been no positive outcome in the talk between the agitating groups and the government, more schools in Imphal East and West district have started resuming classes in response to the call of the DESAM and other students' bodies.
The schools are being opened under the watchful eyes of the state police forces.
It may be recalled that the Apunba Lup and three students' bodies AMSU, MSF and KSA have been endorsing the current agitation in connection with the July 23 Khwairamband incident demanding resignation of chief minister Ibobi Singh, punishing guilty police commandos and taking up actions against superior police officials who were trying to cover up the July 23 incident.
The three students' bodies have been boycotting educational institutions for more than two months in the state.(IFP)
IDF not amused with ADC polls process
Newmai News Network
Imphal, Nov 5: A sign of the process as well as the progress taken up by the State Government to hold elections to the Autonomous District Councils (ADC) in the five hill districts of Manipur and the Sardar Hills, is evident now with the publication of the District Council Rules (Manipur Hills).
After having had repealed the erstwhile District Council (Manipur Hills) Rules of 1972, the volumous modified Rules have been published by the State Government on October 21, 2009.
Given this development, the wheel for conducting polls to the Autonomous District Councils in the hill districts by the State Government is moving.
It has been over 20 years now that the elections to the Autonomous District Councils of Churachand-pur, Chandel, Ukhrul, Senapati, Tamenglong and Sardar Hills have been held up by the State Government.
However, the Indigenous Democratic Front (IDF), an organisation spearheading agitation for the early polls of the district councils is not amused even with this latest development.
"After the publication of the Rules, the State Government should notify seeking public suggestions within 15 days but that has not been done," said IDF supremo Ngachonmy Cham- roy to Newmai News Network while expressing his anguish . He terms it as the lethargic attitude of the State Government for failing to invite the public suggestions which is mandatory. "But whatever may be the case, if the State Government is serious in conducting the ADC polls, it should announce immediately the dates of the elections," asserted Cham-roy. The IDF president is apprehensive that the State Government is playing a game which he terms it as 'delay-tactics'. "This has been the tactics of the state government how the polls to the ADCs have not been conducted in the last 20 years or so," pointed out the IDF chief. Meanwhile, it is likely that the PIL entitled 'Ng Chamroy Vs the Government of Manipur' regar- ding the ADC polls is likely to be disposed by the Gau-hati High Court on either November 9 or 10, according to a well placed source.(TSE)
Friday, October 30, 2009
DoNER to set up cell to help NE women
NEW DELHI, Oct 29 – In a major initiative to put an end to recurring incidents of violence against students and youths of North-east, the Ministry DoNER has decided to set up 'North-East Connect' in the national capital in close coordination with the North Eastern States. Upset with the recent incidents of attacks on girls hailing from the region, the Ministry DoNER has for the first time decided to step in to provide relief to the beleaguered students of the region studying in the national capital.
The students, particularly girls studying in various institutions in the national capital, would henceforth have to register themselves with the concerned Resident Commissioners (RCs) of their State. The RCs would share the input with the Cell proposed to be set up in the Ministry, which would have the necessary database of all students and youths in the capital.
The idea, Minister DoNER, Bijoy Krishna Handique said, is to set up a helpline though it would not be called as such, but christened 'North-East Connect' would aid the students and youth in distress.
Although this problem of attacks on students has been going on for some time, nothing concrete has been done so far. One or two NGOs which came forward has also not been able to do much. "But now enough is enough," said Handique, reacting to the recent incidents.
"Henceforth, the combined might of the Central Government and the North Eastern State Governments would take up their case with the concerned authority in Delhi," he said.
"Now the State Government concerned would be involved and Ministry DoNER would coordinate," he said.
The new action plan, the Minister told this newspaper, has been set in motion already. Officials of the Ministry DoNER today held meetings with the Resident Commissioners of the North Eastern States and discussed ways to fine tune the new action plan.
The Ministry would also hold discussions with the civil society, NGOs, student bodies and media working in the capital for inputs and suggestions, said Handique.
The Government is no longer going to stand silently and let these existing helplines fight. "We are going to be involved now," he asserted.
Handique said the Ministry would fund the project and ensure that it functions properly.
The Minister said he is particularly upset with the manner in which the case of the 21-year-old woman from Arunachal Pradesh is being handled. The girl was allegedly molested inside a government school in Bharat Nagar in New Friends Colony area of South Delhi on October 23.
About 200 schoolboys surrounded the hapless girl and molested her. The girl, who is a student of Jamia Millia Islamia University, went through the nightmare for about 30 minutes within the school compound. No teacher or guard came to her rescue.
Handique said it is ridiculous that Delhi Police could pick up only two of the culprits despite identifying most of the perpetrators. "We have written to the National Commission for Women and a team is expected to visit the institution on Friday," he said, adding that if need be the issue would be taken up with the Home Ministry on the Delhi Police's conduct.
Meanwhile, repeated attacks on students and youths hailing from the region has provoked students bodies to call for amendment of the Indian Penal Code and the CRPC to introduce a provision to deal with racial discrimination.
The move would take care of the racial abuse faced by the students of the region, said convenor of North East Students Organisation, Sirsa Kharay.
A delegation of the body today called on AICC general secretary, Rahul Gandhi and apprised him about the recent incidents of attacks. They also invited him to take part in a candle march scheduled next month.
Meanwhile, at least four North Eastern MPs including Rishang Keising, Dr Thocksom Meinya, Takam Sanjay and C L Ruala, all members of the North East MPs' Forum, threatened to take to the streets, if the attacks on the North Easterners continue.(AT)
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Dear Friends,
In continuation of yesterday's suggestion, we have been in touch with Amrita of SANGAT and friends at Jagori and here are some of the planning process as it stands of today.
Firstly, we learnt that Naga Students Association Delhi are holding a protest march tomorrow at Jantar Mantar at 2 pm. This is great. Amrita is talking to NSUD to see how we can collectively do this together. However, it is also a request that after the Jantar Mantar protest is over at around 4 pm as evening falls, we hold a torch/ candle light vigil in between 4 to 6 pm Munirka Village where the killing took place. This is a must !
VENUE & DATE OF PROPOSED VIGIL
So, the vigil once agreed by all can take place tomorrow, Friday, 30 October near A-80, 2nd Floor, Munirka Village, New Delhi-110067 (This is the house where Ms Rampanchy Hongray was killed)
We are now going to Vasant Vihar Police station to get the police permission for this vigil and will keep you posted.
In peace,
Bina
Binalakshmi Nepram
Founder, Manipur Women Gun Survivors Network
Secretary General, Control Arms Foundation of India
B 5 / 146, First Floor, Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi - 110 029, India
Website : www.cafi-online. org Email: BNepram@cafi- online.org
Mobile : +91-9868233373 Phone: +91-11-46018541 Fax : +91-11-26166234
The students, particularly girls studying in various institutions in the national capital, would henceforth have to register themselves with the concerned Resident Commissioners (RCs) of their State. The RCs would share the input with the Cell proposed to be set up in the Ministry, which would have the necessary database of all students and youths in the capital.
The idea, Minister DoNER, Bijoy Krishna Handique said, is to set up a helpline though it would not be called as such, but christened 'North-East Connect' would aid the students and youth in distress.
Although this problem of attacks on students has been going on for some time, nothing concrete has been done so far. One or two NGOs which came forward has also not been able to do much. "But now enough is enough," said Handique, reacting to the recent incidents.
"Henceforth, the combined might of the Central Government and the North Eastern State Governments would take up their case with the concerned authority in Delhi," he said.
"Now the State Government concerned would be involved and Ministry DoNER would coordinate," he said.
The new action plan, the Minister told this newspaper, has been set in motion already. Officials of the Ministry DoNER today held meetings with the Resident Commissioners of the North Eastern States and discussed ways to fine tune the new action plan.
The Ministry would also hold discussions with the civil society, NGOs, student bodies and media working in the capital for inputs and suggestions, said Handique.
The Government is no longer going to stand silently and let these existing helplines fight. "We are going to be involved now," he asserted.
Handique said the Ministry would fund the project and ensure that it functions properly.
The Minister said he is particularly upset with the manner in which the case of the 21-year-old woman from Arunachal Pradesh is being handled. The girl was allegedly molested inside a government school in Bharat Nagar in New Friends Colony area of South Delhi on October 23.
About 200 schoolboys surrounded the hapless girl and molested her. The girl, who is a student of Jamia Millia Islamia University, went through the nightmare for about 30 minutes within the school compound. No teacher or guard came to her rescue.
Handique said it is ridiculous that Delhi Police could pick up only two of the culprits despite identifying most of the perpetrators. "We have written to the National Commission for Women and a team is expected to visit the institution on Friday," he said, adding that if need be the issue would be taken up with the Home Ministry on the Delhi Police's conduct.
Meanwhile, repeated attacks on students and youths hailing from the region has provoked students bodies to call for amendment of the Indian Penal Code and the CRPC to introduce a provision to deal with racial discrimination.
The move would take care of the racial abuse faced by the students of the region, said convenor of North East Students Organisation, Sirsa Kharay.
A delegation of the body today called on AICC general secretary, Rahul Gandhi and apprised him about the recent incidents of attacks. They also invited him to take part in a candle march scheduled next month.
Meanwhile, at least four North Eastern MPs including Rishang Keising, Dr Thocksom Meinya, Takam Sanjay and C L Ruala, all members of the North East MPs' Forum, threatened to take to the streets, if the attacks on the North Easterners continue.(AT)
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Candle vigil in Munirka for Friday,30 October in memory of MsRamphanchy Hongray
Dear Friends,
In continuation of yesterday's suggestion, we have been in touch with Amrita of SANGAT and friends at Jagori and here are some of the planning process as it stands of today.
Firstly, we learnt that Naga Students Association Delhi are holding a protest march tomorrow at Jantar Mantar at 2 pm. This is great. Amrita is talking to NSUD to see how we can collectively do this together. However, it is also a request that after the Jantar Mantar protest is over at around 4 pm as evening falls, we hold a torch/ candle light vigil in between 4 to 6 pm Munirka Village where the killing took place. This is a must !
VENUE & DATE OF PROPOSED VIGIL
So, the vigil once agreed by all can take place tomorrow, Friday, 30 October near A-80, 2nd Floor, Munirka Village, New Delhi-110067 (This is the house where Ms Rampanchy Hongray was killed)
We are now going to Vasant Vihar Police station to get the police permission for this vigil and will keep you posted.
In peace,
Bina
Binalakshmi Nepram
Founder, Manipur Women Gun Survivors Network
Secretary General, Control Arms Foundation of India
B 5 / 146, First Floor, Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi - 110 029, India
Website : www.cafi-online. org Email: BNepram@cafi- online.org
Mobile : +91-9868233373 Phone: +91-11-46018541 Fax : +91-11-26166234
Monday, October 26, 2009
ZRO condemns
MPHAL, Oct 25: Calling on the Govt for a thorough investigation in-to UBI
scam, including all facts and circumstances lea-ding to the case, Zomi Re-
unification Organisation today condemned the fraud, reports our Lamka
correspondent. A press statement issued by Ken-neth, Secretary Ministry of
Info & Pub Relations said, the ZRO/ZRA strongly condemned the fardulent
withdrawal of Rs 4.54 crores from the UBI CCpur Branch. 'Such unscrupulous
withdrawal of public fund and consequent denial of benefits to the intended
beneficiaries deserve to be condemned by one and all,' it asserted and added
that benefiting punishment to the individual proved guilty of the criminal
act.(TSE)
scam, including all facts and circumstances lea-ding to the case, Zomi Re-
unification Organisation today condemned the fraud, reports our Lamka
correspondent. A press statement issued by Ken-neth, Secretary Ministry of
Info & Pub Relations said, the ZRO/ZRA strongly condemned the fardulent
withdrawal of Rs 4.54 crores from the UBI CCpur Branch. 'Such unscrupulous
withdrawal of public fund and consequent denial of benefits to the intended
beneficiaries deserve to be condemned by one and all,' it asserted and added
that benefiting punishment to the individual proved guilty of the criminal
act.(TSE)
Sunday, October 25, 2009
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Nungak leh tangval lai a Pathian a dia ki zang mahmah na pi in Zawlgai leh kristian huai lou a a om uh leh Pathian min a daisak bang ah mite'n a ensawi ta uh.
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Awle ngaihtuah dih ua, Saptuam tuam a Pastor-te leh Upa-te leh Mipi-te, mi a sih chiang in handal ni, Saptuam in siatvilni in a vazang sek ua; inntekna I va la ua; a inntekna I va lak ngal leh singpi awm a I va hawm uh kilawm hi lou hia? Handaal ni in inntek' dongtate ki houlim ni a hi a; handaal ni zingchiang bang saptuam siatvilni in zang le'ng hoih lou di a dia?? Aziak tuh pa khat in mou a nei a; vangsiat huai tak in lei man lou in a sihsan ahih leh handaal ni a, atungtang ngaihtuah leh genna ni hi a; guhse lei ni chi khat suak a; saptuam siatvil ni pen handaal ni zing chiang hi thei leh chih kei mimal ngaihdan ka hon gen.
- N. Chinkhanpau Tangnuam (9515275761)
21st Century mu minam min kichian nei nailou zosuan sung a om peen khasiat huai sa ing. Nam neu, nam mawl leh kikhen lawta I hihna kitel mahmah hi. Ki ngaihsut thak tuak sa ing.
- S Thangpu (9612208896)
Ei singtang mite leng nagate mah bang in ki gawm khawm ta leng hoih lou di hia? Bang ngaihdan na nei ua, Unau khat lah I hi ngal ua. I pau I haam lah a kibang ngal a. Sak leh khang a kikhen tuam nawnlou in I gam- I lei uh zuun in diamdiam ve ni e....
- 9856406065
Tutung ADC in Primary teacher written exam a hon conduct zenzen a kipah huai kasa. Hun dang ah in-order of Nepotism, Favouritism leh adg.adg dan hi lou in; Merrit basis mah in la le uh chih deih huai kasa mahmah mai hi. Huai ban ah merit a laakte leng ki chethei sak a; Lamka zaang kia a om sawm mai lou a; I mi-leh-sate iitna toh a posting na munmun ua seem ding te kia hi leh phatuam pan ding hi. Gam leh nam iit I chihte tu hun a dai dide a I om mawk bang chi dan ahia! Unau KSO-te voice neih pahtaak huai ka sa. Student Organisation dangte daih dide mawk uh bang I chihna uh a hia? "Let us build our nation through education."
- 9862199007
Tulai kholak thawm nuam deuhta ki chi a, bang hiam ging phokphok thei ding bawlthei om zeuhzeuh hi. Tuate'n lungsim nuamlou sak mahmah a; Tuah louh diing pi na tuahma in khawl in.
- 9615522348
Diwali chiang a bomb/cracker I haal chiang ua; aak puul lou hia leh. X-mass chiang a itate in lau pipi a a haal cheuhcheuhte uh toh puul hia. Ei leh ei iki khamkham sang in kham nawn kei le. Midangte lah khaam lou hang a. Naupangte kipahna le a hi mai zaw diam, na chi kei uh maw???
- 9862154291
Unau Kuki ten NE-TV ah hun nei ua; ei Zomite'n leng Zosuante kampau a; news suah theihna khat bang va nei thei le hang I scope uh leng suk letna leh a phattuamna tam mahmah di hi ve aw maw. Makai lamte'n pan hon la meng le uh a deih huai tel.
- 96127334552
Hiai NE-TV a nam dang – pau dangten news va neithei ua, ei paite kampau a omlou, heutute'n pan hon la le uh I chih vettak uh bang I genna uh ahia? Nam heutute toh kisai na a nei kei. Huai naksang in; Zomite te lak a pan Journalist taktak om henla Paite News ka bawl dia hon lei un Viewers siing 2 val om di ahi chia nekzonna a zang thei Journalist diktak I neih louh ziak uh a hi lel zaw.
- Zuansianching
Trafic toh kisai genzual le; ei sang a changkang zaw leh pilmasa zawte hih dan deuh in I Lamka khopi bang leng omze nei deuh a traffic rule bawl hunta hi. A diak in Gari lian in neu leh Tedim road kia suktaii-toutaii na in zang kei thei le. Hong toutai dite leh a biiktak in garilian Truck chih khong te'n khopi sung a bazaar lunlai bang a tailuut puung-puung kei thei le uh.
- 9436719459
Damdawi inn thunei tute apan thu kipahhuai x-ray leh Operation Theater a vanzatte hoih, zat theih leh buching huntawk ahi.... chih I zata ua; kipah huai. Operation bawldi te'n theih dia hoih tuh Doctor in Sielmat Hospital a hon chih ngeingei uh leh side income deihna ziak ahi chih thei a, District Hospital ah Vanzat chikim a om chih MS apan aki zakhin hi lou maw.... Chih geihgeih ngam ding a hita.
- 9862247146
Teddim road Bank mai lak a anawl tuaktuak a Gari neu hi'n a lian hi leh I Park seuhsouh tel ua, a tawnkha taphot in dongkholhsa a phun lou khat leng aki om kei. Trafic police-ten a mau mohpuak ahih lam theilou a tel di uh maw. Hiai khong a control theih kei ua leh khaloh le lala nawn kei vet uh hen la, ahih thei midang employed zaw le uh mipi a ding in a phatuam zaw di.
- 9612737086
Ei khang thakte mahmah I si I si mai ua, I sih na pentak uh bang e, ki velthak hoih kasa mah mah hi. Dawi leh kau bia lah hi nawn zen lou hang a. Sigal chiang in numei ten' nampuan puandum hon teng ta le uh a ki lawm mah mah ding! Misih na ah hall I bawl ngal leh, I khuangpi tum pah in, In sung ah, sisuun te leh, Nupi leh Papi, tanau nai leh si tuam nuamte lut zel leh mipin' I et dan in, a ki lawm zaw ding a bang hi. Misi vui ding a I zawn khiak chiang in, han tan ah, I nampuan puandum in khuh leng pichin huai zaw lou ding adiam maw? Mipi pi aw a ngaih nuam ka sa thei mah mah a, pilhuai thu ngen a hih ziak in, zuak mai lou in zui chiat in, paih dite pai leng maw guai…
- H.Thangkhup. G.S.Road, New Lamka.
Ken le Sorkar nnasem te toh kisai a ka awlmoh thu saulou kahon gelh hi. Ahih theih leh, ofis kai te'n kuan baih deuh hon sawm ta uh hen la, I nasep di mah signature bawl na dia sawm khat sawm nih khawng in ki su min se ut nawn kei le, ka chi mah mah hi. Ofis khen khat khat ah houh, ei a te tata a buai huai hi zomah lai chi ou...! Hiai khawng le hi mai lou di hia, I khan theih louhna uh... Ei leh ei iki awlmoh kei leh kuaman hon awl moh lou ding hi.
- Siam, Tangnuam (9615546312)
Ngai in unau, nungak lai kiteeng dek chih le hilou a moupuan silhte a lengkul sawt uh a chi ve ua. Kua mah in hehna in ngai kei ni. Deihsak thugen ahi lel zaw hi.
- 9862095303
India gam pumpi sung a state hiai zah lak ah Manipur leh eilawi omna Lamka sang a neekguuk (corrupt) nasa zaw a om kei hial uh. Independent mu in ei leh ei ki vaihawm hial le leng ki ne gaivek lou di hilou I hi uh maw..!! Burma, Nepal chihte gentaak louh Bangladesh le I tuk zou kei duuu.
- 03874233795
Ki sawisa get le, eilawi I cultural dance chia I show-te uh bang I modify mawkmawk ua. Khovel a culture modify thei ei kia hi ni. Cultural dance I modify ngal leh Cultural dance hi nawn lou in Contemporary dance chih di ahi zaw. I modify ngal leh lamdan thupi leh skill omzek mi maimai hihtheih louh zil taktak ngai didan in bawl deuh le maw. Haihuai…
- Zuansialching@ Chiching
Ei lak lou peuh, mundang state dang khong ah mi'n ala sa-te uh siam in siam ta kei leh kipahtawi dan leh ki tawisang dan a siam ua; lasa-te a ding in tha a guan mahmah uh hi. Huchi bang a hih theihna ding in eilawi in le I local lasa-te uh pahtawidan leh zatdan siam le hang mi phalou tuanlou ding un ka gingta mawk ka chi.
- 9811423787
Lasak lunglut leh talent nei te kiang ah nget ka hon bawl hi. Nou leng zil in sum seng in na lunglut na uah mi phazou ding in pan hon la vet mai ve ua… Mi'n a pianken ua asiam na ban uah, vocal training, stage performance leh microphone zat ding dan tanpan zil a azil uh eive. Eigam ah a zil na ding a om kei leh leng naichik Aizawl leh Imphal ah tam a tam ahi.
- 9862771917
Hiai la naza kha ngei uh hia? Namdangte'n khapi tung a kahtouh, bu tom in teen sawm… ei zomite'n "khapi aw hong kia hong kia…" chi in suk sap…. Khovel kitaitehna sang mahmah in ei leng hon nawk a; himahleh en bang chibang in pan I la ua. Student-te lak ah tulai in bang ki taitehna a om a..? Khovel kitaitehna ah I el pha na di uam? I lungsim uh localized nawn kei ni.
- 9856186421
Electric hun dang teng sang in hong pai hoih zo deuh ta hilou hiam? Mipi te kikou na aw gah hi ding in I gingta hi. Huai toh kiton in FEE bat neite'n thasial lou in pesiang meng in, permit nei nailou te'n leng kitak in ngaihtuah fel leng hiai sang in hong hoih zaw ngei ding in ka gingta hi.
- 9862074506
Mipi' Aw saitute tup leh ngim thupi in phat huai kasa hi. Himahleh, I zat dan et thak kuul kasa hi. A hihkeh Mipi'n I zatsiam zawk na ding in, a Min leh Heading teng kheek a hoih zaw mai diam… Etsakna di'n MIMAL' AW, KHOTANG DEMNA, SAPTUAM DEMNA, ELECTRIC DEPTT. DEMNA leh adg.dg.
- C. Biaklian, Elim Veng, New Lamka (9862908091)
Mipi' Aw I chih, mimal mal ten a ngaihdan uh a hon thawh khawm ua, huai teng a lompi a I gen chiang in Mipi' Aw chih mah ngai ahi. Mipi' aw toh kisai na etdan ana khek in. Adem na lam kia na theih bang in, a phatna (constructive) lam leng ana theih sawm ta in aw… Mipi'n I zat didan uh a koilai tak et thak kulsa na hiam, a guide line non piak theih leh mitampi in hong zang dik mai ding uh ahi a, huai ding in Most wel-come ahi gige. Na ngaihdan leng midang aa lak a ahong om khawm chiang in Biaklian' Aw hi lou in mipi' aw ahi.
- Editor Mipi' Aw
Mipi' Aw hong om in I khotang leh mimal a ding in phattuam na tampi I theihlouh kal in om khin ta hi. Demna toh phatna kikim hel geihgeih, Dem tuak te dem ek-ek (Dem dia om mah uh ahih chia), Phat tuak te phat toihtoih (Phat tak mah uh ahih chia). Mipi' Aw I chih hichi ding mah hi in ka ngai tlat. Akipat na san leh asai tute tup leh ngim leng hiai ding mah hi in ka ging ta.
- 9856406344
Tulai in local Cable network bang le tamta ahihman in, weekly hiam fortnightly hiam in Open House discussion chih dan khat om thei zel henla, concerned public te teltheihna, thudotna leh kidawn na (panel discussion) chih bangpian in hih zel hileh phatuam maithei. General topic/public interest issues hideuh henla, nambing hiam, saptuam bing hiam a problems te le hi khollou zaw in. Hon sai ve ua.
- K. Ginkhanthang, New Delhi (Zogam.com)
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