ADC fund
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 05 2017:
The Centre has released Rs 143.77 crore for the six Autonomous District Councils (ADCs) of the State for the year 2017-18 .
Different projects will be implemented with the amount sanctioned by the Ministry of Finance in the six ADCs namely Chandel, Churachandpur, Sadar Hills, Senapati (Manipur North Autonomous Council), Tamenglong and Ukhrul, according to an official source .
Respective ADC will prepare proposal.
The projects will be finalised by a committee headed by the Chief Secretary.
FWS informs
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 05 2017:
Th Nandakishwor Singh, Joint Director/SNO (Imm), Family Welfare Services, Manipur today notified that two persons namely Dipak Das (24) (voter ID card no TIQ1301050) s/o Jhantu Das and Jayanta Majumder (21) (voter ID card no TIQ1682491) s/o Gour Majumder from M/s Sandeep Roy, Guwahati (contact no 9207000006) will be coming to the Directorate of Family Welfare Services, BT Road, Imphal for installation of Walk-in-Cooler, said a statement issued today.
Group for music composers formed
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 05 2017:
With the objective of facilitating music composers of the State, a new body called "Progressive Composers Manipur" was formed.
Addressing media persons at Manipur Press Club today, G Hemchandra, executive member of the group said that the group will address grievances encountered by music composers of the State.
He said that the group will organise workshops on various music forms of the State and try to promote music styles both in National and International level.
Notice
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 05 2017:
The Director, Tribal Affairs and Hills, Manipur, has issued a notice inviting intending tribal patients for financial assistance for medical treatment under the TA and Hill, Manipur health scheme .
It stated that the prescribed form can be obtained from the medical section of the Directorate on production of medical treatment documents .
The duly filled in forms should be submitted to the Director on or before December 20, it added.
CADA reorganised
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 05 2017:
Imphal West district committee of Coalition Against Drugs and Alcohol (CADA) has been reorganised during a meeting held today at CADA head office .
Hijam Priyokumar, president in-charge CADA, Geetchandra Mangang, secretary finance and Sanasam (o) Memma, president CADA IW district committee were the presidium members .
Sanasam (o) Memma of Iramsiphai has been elected as the president of CADA IWDC while Konthoujam (o) Radhe of Konthoujam and Indira Leima Konthoujam of Konthoujam have been elected as the VP and secretary general respectively.
Besides, 10 other office bearers and an adviser have also been elected, according to a statement.
KSA warns
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 05 2017:
HRD Secretary of the Kangleipak Students' Association (KSA), Romen Soibamcha has issued a warning in a press meet today to the schools’ authorities which charge fees in excess of the amount prescribed by the BOSEM and the COSEM inspite of earlier warnings to return the excess fee.
The students’ body informed schools which charged excess amount to students to come to the KSA head office for a meeting by Dec 7 or face the consequences.
Media interaction
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 05 2017:
A media interaction in connection with World Soil Day was held today at Manipur Press Club.
The programme was jointly organised by Manipur Organic Mission Agency (MOMA) under Department of Horticulture and Soil Conservation, AMWJU and Green Foundation, Kwakeithel .
The theme for this year’s World Soil Day is ‘Caring for the Planet Starts from the Ground.’
Speakers of today’s interaction programme were Project Director of MOMA K Devdutta Sharma; Scientist of Regional Centre for Organic Farming, Imphal Dr V Pandey; International Agricultural Consultant Hitoshi Yokota; public health advocate Dr Pramodkumar; nutritionist Dr Ksh Bimolata and editor of Hueiyen Lanpao Hemantakumar Ningomba.
Muirei village Golden jubilee
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 05 2017:
Muirei village of Ukhrul district will celebrate its golden jubilee from Dec 11 to 13.According to the organisers, Forest and Environment Minister Th Shyamkumar and Works Minister Th Biswajit will attend the programme as the chief guest and president respectively on Dec 12 .
MLA Ksh Biren and MLA Leishiyo Keishing will attend as the guests of honour.
Free eye-care camp
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 05 2017:
Lions Eye Hospital and Services Trust in collaboration with District Blindness Control Society, Imphal will organise the first free eye-care camp for the month of December on Dec 10 at LEHST, Saingaiprou, Airport Road from 10 am to 12 noon.
Liquor seized
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 05 2017:
A team of Kakching police led by SI, Joy Martin, arrested two individuals and seized around 100 litres of DIC liquor today, from Kakching Thonglan Pareng .
According to reliable source, the two arrested individuals have been identified as Ksh Dalber Singh and Ksh Sobhajit, both from Kakching Thonglan Pareng .
The police team seized the liquors from their residence .
The arrested individual along with the seized items have been handed over to the concerned police station.
Uniforms distributed
Source: The Sangai Express
Tengnoupal, December 05 2017:
Uniforms were distributed to labours under Myanmar Labour Union (MLU) today at the Union’s office .
National secretary, MBS, N Tomba Singh, vice president of IMFCC, LS Seikhojang Baite, IMLU president Kamboi Haokip were present at the uniform distribution session.
Soil Health Cards distibuted to distinguished farmers
Source: The Sangai Express
Thoubal, December 05 2017:
In connection with the observation of World Soil Day 2017, Soil health cards were distributed to a total of 150 distinguished farmers of Kakching and Thoubal districts today.
KVK, Thoubal organised the observation at its office in Khangabok in which MANIDCO & MANITRON Chairman Dr Y Radheshyam, Khadi and Village Industries Board Chairman L Radhakishore, MLA of Sekmai AC, H Dingo attended the event as dignitaries among others .
KVK, Imphal East also observed the day at its office in Andro where a rabi campaign was also held .
Andro village chief Ch Gandhar Meitei, KVK, Imphal east programme coordinator Dr T Medhabati, Waiton GP Pradhan Surbala and Angtha GP Pradhan T Manihal attended the observation as dignitaries.
Chemical used in Agri products: Pesticide residues are detected inhuman breast milk - Dr Pramodkumar
Source: IT News
Imphal, December 05 2017:
Excessive use of chemical fertilisers and pesticides in the agricultural and horticulture corps has cause various affect to human health.
Believe it or not Pesticides residues are detected in human breast milk.
This was stated by Dr.Pramodkumar, a renowned Public health advocate during a one day media interaction programme organised by Green Foundation at Manipur Press Club today on occasion of World Soil Day observance.
Green foundation is a non-government organisation which is working for promotion of organic farming in the state.
Elaborating on the need for promotion of organic farming in the state Dr.Pramodkumar further highlighted the various negative health effects that are associated with the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides in agriculture and horticulture crops production.
"The excessive use of chemicals in agriculture and horticulture crops has now shorten the life span of human being.
It cause various diseases associated with Dermatological, Gastrointestinal like Celiac, non-alcohlic fatty liver disease etc, Neurological such as Alzheimer, Parkisons etc, Carcinogenic effect, respiratory disease like Asthma, Reproductive , endocrine and may even cause damage to DNA", Dr.Pramod said.
Dr.Pramodkumar further added that the kind of food we consume today has cause serious health effect that when compare with those people who live 30 years ago, adult today are suffering from obesity, Children and adolescence are three times overweight and now some cases of Paediatric diabetes had been detected to some children.
Farmers in Manipur today have started organic farming understanding its importance.
3 years back that is in 2014, villagers in Italian Village mall near Austrian and Swiss Border 70% of the people had voted against the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticide in agricultural land, he added.
Dr..VPandey, Scientist in the Regional Centre of organic farming, Imphal said that best way to improve the health condition of the people is to encourage organic farming.
Dr.Pandey also highlighted on the certification of organic products that are to be consumed in the state and that are supposed to be exported from the state.
Hitoshi Yokota, International Agricultural Consultant from Japan who has been working in India for promotion of organic farming highlighted how soil can be made more fertile using organic manure and other means.
Editor of Huiyen Lanpao, Hemanta Ningomba, U Himmat of Green Foundation, Dr.Ksh.
Bimolata, Asst.
Prof.Of Ideal College and K.Devdutta Sharma were also attended as resource persons in the session.
Promot moderated the interaction session.
AMWJU staged protest against threats by BJP
Source: IT News
Imphal, December 05 2017:
Members of the All Manipur Working Journalists' Union (AMWJU) today staged a sit in protest at Keishampat in protest against the alleged threat by some leaders of the BJP to the President of the Union Wangkhemcha Shyamjai.
The matters ignited after the President of AMWJU criticised allotment of security escort to some workers of the BJP who are neither MLAs nor Ministers and for calling a worker with a name which they said is defamatory.
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The BJP had threaten to take legal action against Wangkhemcha Shyamjai, President of the AMWJU for calling Kwak Sharat to a member of the BJP which they said that it is derogatory and it defame his name.
W Shyamjai also allged that another leader of the BJP had threaten him for naming him on the allotment of security escort during a discussion on the issue of VIP culture emergence in the state through local TV Channel ISTV.
World Soil Day Celebrated in Thoubal
Source: IT News
Thoubal, December 05 2017:
Krishsi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Thoubal today observes World Soil Day as observe in other part of world, under the theme "Caring for the planet start from the ground" in their office premises.
Dr.Y.Radheshyam Singh,Chairman MANIDCO & MANITRON attended as Chief Guest; L.Radhakishore Singh, Chairman Khadi & V.I.Board and Manipur Pollution Control Board, H.Dingo Singh,MLA Sekmal Assembly Constituency, Sh.Dwijamani Singh, Dy.IGP Manipur Police Telecommunication Organization and Ningthoujam (o) Mala Devi, Pradhan Khangabok Part-I Gram Panchayat attended as Guest of Honour while Khaidem Mohendra Singh, Addl.
Director, Department of Agriculture Manipur attended as President.
Dr.M.Thoithoi Singh Ph.D,M.Sc.Agriculture SMS Plant protection of KVK Thoubal delivered the keynote address.
Speaking on the occasion L.Radhakishor stressed the importance of planting groundnut crop.
He said ground nut is suitable for the state soils and stating that this crop also conserved nutrient in the soil as well as in the economic point of view.
Radhakishor said he would consult other staffs of KVK Thoubal to help farmers in whatever way possible while urging farmers to perform soil testing.
During the programme, 105 soil health cards were distributed to the progressive farmers from different village in the Thoubal District.
Critical Inputs for Soil Amendment and other seeds were distributed to the farmers.
Red Shield Division preparing for the biggest ex-servicemen rally in the state
Source: IT News
Imphal, December 05 2017:
The Red Shield Division is preparing to organise the biggest Ex-Servicemen Rally in the State, a statement by PIB defence wing said.
The statement said that the rally is being organised under the theme of ' Towards a Happy and contented Second Innings' on December 9 at Leimakhong Military Station.
The event shall serve as an ideal platform to gather first hand information about the problems being faced by the Veterans and to provide assistance to resolve the same.
The Red Shield division is expecting large scale participation by Welfare Agencies and Civil Administration in organising awareness stalls for the Veterans on various welfare and self employment schemes instituted by the Army and State Government.
An 'Online Registration Counter' will also be opened for registration with the veterans portal.
All Ex-Servicemen, on registration with the Veterans portal, will be given an ID and password on their mobile phones, with which they shall be able to monitor redressal of their grievances.
Any query on the above rally, please contact Mob No 85554865291 and 9862009437, the PIB Defence statement added.
Meanwhile, 26 Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ 9 Sect AR organised an ex-servicemen meet at Thoubal today.
A total of 86 ex-servicemen attended including Army ESM-60(incl 10 widows), AR ESM- 24 (incl 03 widows) and Dependent AR - 02 the meet and Commandant 26 Assam Rifles addressed the gathering with an welcome note.Points raised during the last ESM Meet held on 23 Sep 17 at Thoubal and steps/action taken by the unit thereafter were announced by the 2IC .
Hoax bomb halt traffic at Chandel
Source: IT News
Imphal, December 05 2017:
A bomb like object found lying on the Pallel-Chandel roadside about 1 Km from 8th MR Camp at Leikun Vilage in Chandel district had put halt all sort of traffic for few hours.
However, normalcy was resumed after Police Bomb Squad found it as hoax.
The incident happened at around 11 am today and as there were some blast occurred in the district in the past one month, people were panic on seeing the bomb like object on the roadside.
Mentioned may be made that on Novemebr 13 a blast occurred at Maha Amani Village in Chandel district killing 2 Assam Rifles personnel injuring six others.
On November 15 another blast took place at Sajik Tampak followed by fierce gunfight between rebel groups and the Assam Rifles troopers.
Both the attack on Security force were claimed by proscribed group PLA.
Non-Nagas of Changlang district in Arunachal Pradesh oppose inclusion of their areas in Nagalim
Source: IT News (Local source)
Itanagar, December 05 2017:
In yet another brain storming interaction that lasted for six hours, 10 Non-Naga communities residing in Changlang district of Arunachal Pradesh strongly registered objection to inclusion of their ancestral land in the Nagalim structure.
The communities including Singpho, Yobin, Khampti, Deori, Ahom, Adivasis and others attending a meeting at Singpho Heritage Centre, Bordumsa today said they were constitutionally comfortable under the framework of Arunachal Pradesh and Indian constitution and therefore any design to include Bordumsa, Miao, Namphai and Modoi-Diyun areas in the Nagalim Framework Agreement reached between Government of India and NSCN (IM) will not be tolerated.
"Since we are Non Nagas, the question of snatching our land forcibly and integrating to Nagalim does not arise", a joint statement said.
The gathering further resolved that Article 371 (A) which is the base of agreement between NSCN (IM) and GOI should not be extended to Non Naga inhibited areas as it will yield only negative results.
In case such plot is in place, a largescale democratic movement will be launched, the resolution said while asking the state government to be firm and clear about its stance on the issue.
"What are the provisions in store for protection of our rights in case our land is integrated to Nagalim? The statement questioned.
2-day Kathak Utsav at MFDS
Source: DIPR *
Imphal, December 05 2017:
Governor Dr.Najma Heptulla today graced the inaugural function of the 2-day Kathak Utsav organised by the Kathak Kendra, New Delhi in collaboration with the Jawarharlal Nehru Manipur Dance Academy, Imphal at the auditorium of Manipur Film Development Society, Palace Gate.
Chairperson, AC, Kathak Kendra,Ms.Kamalini Asthana; Vice Chairman,AC,JNMDA,Prof.Hijam Tombi Singh ; Director, Kathak Kendra,Shri B.B.Chugh & Director, JNMDA, Shri L Opendra Sharma shared the dais with the Governor at the function.
Stating that the Kathak Utsav is the right place for the Kathak dancers to showcase their performances to the world as Manipur is equally popular as a state of rich cultural traditions, the Governor said, "It is a celebration of the performing arts that bring together legendary artistes,dance lovers,scholars and connoisseurs through dance performances,seminars, lectures and debates."
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Tracing the origin of Kathakas in ancient Indian history, Dr.Najma Heptulla narrated that Kathak dance evolved during the Bhakti Movement, particularly by incorporating the childhood stories of the Hindu God Krishna, as well as independently in the courts of North Indian kingdoms.
Wandering Kathakas communicated stories from the great epics and ancient mythology through dance, songs and music in a manner similar to early Greek theatre, she also said.
She appreciated the relentless efforts made by the Kendra in promoting & disseminating this art form adding that it will go a long way in popularizing and perpetuating this rich heritage.
"Regarding various deficit areas like lecture-cum-demonstration, solo dance items & choreographic techniques, the Manipuris have a lot to learn from their counterparts in the rest of the country", confessed Prof.Hijam Tombi.
Drawing attention to the discovery of new things each time she comes to Imphal, Kamalini Asthana shared her views that they can develop stronger ties and brotherhood with Manipur by conducting such festivals more often.
We are presenting Manipur dance & music at Raipur & other places of India in December and through the various programmes of Kathak Kendra, the messages of love & peace will be flourished with the spirit of growth, delivery and evolution, said L Opendra by welcoming the audience.
Nitya Parampara, Krishna Namah dances were showcased by the students of Kathak Kendra.
Solo recital were presented by Guru Rajendra Kumar Gangani during the function.
Tabla, vocal & harmonium, sarangi & pakhawaj were performed by Shri Rahul Vishwakarma, Shri Samiullah Khan, Shri Ghulam Waris and Shri Salman Khan respectively.
* The sender of this news can be contacted at diprmanipur(AT)gmail(DOT)com .
Bandhs, blockades delaying development: Minister Biswajit
Source: DIPR *
Imphal, December 05 2017:
Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Minister Shri Thongam Biwsajit has called on the people to give up the habit of imposing bandhs and blockades as such activities cause more hardship for the people especially the poor.
He said it is time to work collectively for development and forget the culture of bandhs and blockades.
Everyone has to play their responsibility towards bringing development in the society, he said.
The Minister was addressing a formal function for distribution of LPG connections to beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY).
Around 100 beneficiaries availed the connection during the function held this late evening at the premise of Royal Academy Manipur School, Pangei, Imphal East, Manipur.
The cooking gas connection was made available through the Sawombung Indane.
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Minister Biswajit asserted that the central government has launched more than 106 schemes meant for the poor people.
He also drew attention of gas agencies and elected members of the panchayat to sort out the beneficiaries through the Socio Economic Caste Census.
Under this scheme, the present BJP led government aims to reach out to all the poorest of the poor who are still deprived of using LPG as cooking fuel and have to rely on firewood, coal, dung-cakes, he added.
Minister observed that the main aim of the scheme is to reduce the hardship faced by the women folk.
Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana will surely safeguard the health of women and children by providing them with a clean cooking fuel � LPG and that they don't have to compromise on their health in smoky kitchens or roam around in unsafe areas to collect firewood.
The problem of deforestation leading to natural calamities like landslides, mudslides will also be curtailed once this scheme reaches to all household as cutting down of trees for firewood wouldn't be necessary, he said.
The Minister maintained that the Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana (SAUBHAGYA) has also been launched in the state and under this scheme approximately 1.76 lakh households (1.62 lakh rural households and 0.13 lakh urban households) of Manipur will be benefitted.
He also stated that the PMAY (G) was launched with an aim for providing shelter to homeless people.
Beneficiaries who are included in the list of SECC 2011 can avail this facility.
Minister also appeals to all beneficiaries of centrally sponsored schemes to open bank account as payment of all schemes is made through DBT.
Minister Biswajit who also holds the Works portfolio also assured to repair the Imphal �Pangei Road at the earliest.
It may be mentioned that Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana was launched by Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on May 1, 2016 in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh.
Under this scheme, 5 Crore LPG connections will be provided to BPL families with a support of Rs.1600 per connection in the next 3 years.
* The sender of this news can be contacted at diprmanipur(AT)gmail(DOT)com .
Excursion Trip
Source: PRO Cell IGAR(S) *
Imphal, December 05 2017:
29 Assam Rifles of 28 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of IGAR (South) in its persistent endeavour to provide a platform and exposure to budding young brains of one of the remotest areas of Manipur, Joupi is organizing a four day long excursion trip starting today and culminating on 08 Dec 2017 .
Itinerary encompasses visit to zoological gardens, historical places and on last day visit of Rajbhavan and interaction with Hon'ble Governor of Manipur.
A total of 36 children, 05 teachers and 02 village chiefs are part of the contingent.
The tour started today and children were taken to Kackching Garden enroute to Imphal.
The happiness and enthusiasm of these children was priceless and it was another testimony to the effort of Assam Rifles in this remote area where presence of civil administration is nil.
* The sender of this news can be contacted at diprmanipur(AT)gmail(DOT)com .
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