Seminar on peace held at Mantripukhri
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 02 2012:
A one-day seminar on the topic 'Who will be the guarantor of peace in 21st century' was held today at Retreat House, Mantripukhri under the aegis of Surplus Energy Research Foundation, Thoubal Athokpam Awang Leikai.
The seminar was attended by Archdiocese Rev Fr Dominic Lumon, MU retd Prof Horam Masangthei and Rev Fr Devassey as presidium members.
Talking on the seminar, Surplus Energy Research Foundation chairman Dr Soibam Babu said that the levels of opportunism, selfishness, hatred and distrust among mankind have reached an alarming stage in the 21st century.
A fear is looming large about the possibility of a third World War which may even witness nuclear warfare.
While some people are deliberately working to jeopardise peace, others are searching for a path to peace.
But there is one which can guarantee peace.
It was in this backdrop that the seminar was organised, Soibam Babu said.
The seminar was participated social activist Dr Dhanabir Laishram, Prof Dr Chinglen Maisnam of MU, Associate Prof Dr Thokchom Brojen, Prof Dr N Pramod of LMS Law College, Lecturer Sanasam Mangi of Chaoyaima Hr Sec School, retd IGP Mayanglambam Sushilkumar and retd Prof Ksh Bimola.
They also presented papers related to the particular topic.
Later, a book "Conflicts Prone to War" authored by Dr S Babu and published by Surplus Energy Research Foundation was released.