IMPHAL WEDNESDAY 22 OCTOBER 2014 Sunilkanta feted IMPHAL, Oct 21: Hemam Sunilkanta from Pakhangba Motors, Imphal, who won the 5th position in the computer class at the Yamaha World Technician Grand Prix 2014 (WTGP) held between Sept 30Oct 1 in Japan, was given a warm reception today by Yamaha Motor India Sales Pvt Ltd. The felicitation programme was attended among others by Hirohi Kimura, Director YMIS; Ravinder Singh, VP, YMIS; Rathees Nair, Zonal President, YMIS and L Victor Singh, Director, Pakhangba Motors, Imphal. Heman Sunilkanta Singh S/o H Iboyaima of Haobam Marak Chingtham Leikai joined Pakhangba Motors in 2008 after working as a semiskilled mechanic at local workshops. In 2010, he won the 6th position in a National level contest. He finished fifth in the NTGP National contest at Surjpur in 2011. The next year he won the first position in NTGP Surjpur. Office gheraoed IMPHAL, Oct 21: Plan regular employees of the State Irrigation and Flood Control Department today gheraoed the IFCD office demanding regular payment of salaries. The employees said that they have not received receiving their salaries for four/five months. An employee said that although they had already apprised their grievances to the Chief Engineer of the dept, no positive response has been coming from the authority concerned. As such, they were forced to agitate. The employees also strongly decried the response of the Minister concerned who told them that there is no money to pay the salaries of the employees when the department could release huge amount to contractors concerned. The aggrieved employees said that they would not call off their agitation unless they are paid regularly. Turtle rescued IMPHAL, Oct 21: PFA Manipur today rescued a Ganges soft-shell turtle from Lilong Atoukhong Maning Leikai. The turtle was found near a canal by Jiaur Rahaman and Baharun Rahaman while they were returning from school. The duo handed the turtle to Md Helaluddin, Secretary, the Athoukhong Maning Leikai Development and Social Cultural Association Manipur (AMDASCAM). Helaluddin then handed over the turtle to PFA. The turtle would be relocated in Loktak lake, said PFA. BSNL notifies IMPHAL , Oct 21 : The Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has notified all its landline customers that the landline telephones will remain non-functional as its UG cables were found stolen. To restore the said cables will take atleast 3-4 days. So customers are requested to bear the inconveniences caused, the BSNL authority informed. Meanwhile, a culprit identified as Md Hassan Ali (21) s/o Md Manigun Hazi of Kwakta Khunou Ward no 4 has been caught red handed by the locality on the spot and handed over to the police, said a press release issued by BSNL. Farewell IMPHAL , Oct 21 : A farewell programme for Tamenglong DC, C Arthur W was held at the residence of Vice Chairman of ADC, Tamenglong Zino Kamei today. In the programme, better half of C Arthur W and Senapati district DC Jacintha Lazarus, district level officials and village chief were present. Grenade found IMPHAL , Oct 21 : A hand grenade was hurled today around 6pm at the residence of Khongampat Gram Panchayat Pradhan Namoijam Muhindro at Khongampat Mayai Leikai, I/ W by unknown assailants. Later, police retrieved the handgrenade. Robbed IMPHAL , Oct 21 : The proprietor of Shiva Jewellery at Khurai Lamlong Bazaar has gone missing with a huge amount of mortgage jewellery items and cash. A victim identified as Huidrom Nobo Singh who have mortgaged gold at Shiva jewellery said that he went to Shiva jewellery to reimburse his mortgage gold but the proprietor has gone missing with money amounting to Rs 1 crore in cash and other jewellery items. Manipur Theatre Day celebrated By Our Staff Reporter IMPHAL, Oct 21: Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam has said that theatre and drama are important forms of art, which educate people and contribute a lot in the protection and promotion of culture and tradition. He was speaking as chief guest at Manipur Theatre Day celebration organised by Theatre Centre, Manipur at Manipur Dramatic Union today. Theatre Centre Chairman Wareppa Naba and Thongju Assembly Constituency MLA Th Bishwajit also attended the function as president and special guest respectively. In his speech, Gaikhangam said that theatre is an important part of the society which showcases and promotes the culture of the society. Peace and harmony would prevail in the society as long as culture and tradition are protected, he said and urged Gaikhangam lighting the ceremonial lamp the gathering to digest the central idea and message while watching a play. Saying that Manipur is a State which has a rich cultural heritage, Gaikhangam said that the culture of Manipur enjoys high esteem not only in the North East but also in the whole country. In his speech Th Bishwajit said that promotion of theatre is tantamount to uplifting culture and tradition. Saying that sports and culture identify Manipur to the world, the MLA said that successful artistes must also be encouraged by giving suitable Government jobs like champion sportspersons. Later in the function, Theatre Centre Manipur Awards 2014 were presented to Kh Ranbir and Nandakumar Moirangthem and Lalit Memorial Award 2014 to P Ibohal. Natya Ratna awardee B Jugolchandra Sharma and Wareppa Naba were also feted at the function. Chief opposes Oil tanker driver accuses Union's Prez IMPHAL, Oct 21: Chief of Teiyang village, Chakpikarong subdivision has registered stiff opposition to the proposed shifting of site for construction of P/W from Theikhong river, Teijang village in Chandel district under the IFCD to Toupokpi. In a statement, chief of Teiyang village, Thangkhomang Touthang said that the farmers of Teijang village as well as farmers from the surrounding villages have been impatiently waiting for the implementation of the project for quite many years hoping that the project would immensely benefit the farmers of the area. The village chief said that such thoughtless act of shifting a particular developmental work from a particular village to another could cause misunderstanding among the villagers and its surrounding villages. Meanwhile, the village chief also conveyed that the cultivable land has been remaining in waste since some years back due to absence of irrigation system. Meeting cum awareness session 'Children deprived of routine immunization' on inter-communication held Our Correspondent By Our Staff Reporter IMPHAL, Oct 21: The District Water and Sanitation Committee (DWSC), Imphal East organised a public meeting cum awareness session on ‘Inter-personal communication and effective community participation’ under National Sanitation Campaign (Swachh Bharat Abhiyan) at Sabungkhok community hall, Imphal East today. The event was graced by Sabungkhok Part II Gram Panchayat member Waikhom Brojen, Sabungkhok Village Development Council president Sagolsem Kuber Meitei, PHC Lamlai MO Dr T Lankhomba, PHED Planning and Monitoring circle SE Ph Yaima, PHED Imphal East division EE Ksh Lalitbabu and AEs of the same division K Rameshore, I Gojendro and Nk Nobin as chief guest, president and guests of honour respectively. Dr T Lankhomba spoke on ‘Sanitation, cleanliness and its related campaign’, while SE Ph Yaima elaborated on National Rural Drinking Water and Nirmal Bharat Abhiyan through a power point presentation during the event. A cleanliness drive was also undertaken by the participants as part of the programme. THOUBAL, Oct 21: The villagers of Saibol Joupi and surrounding villages under Khengjoi Sub-Division in Chandel District have reportedly faced acute medical problem and children have been deprived of routine immunization facilities due to unavailablity of medical staff at the Primary Health SubCentre for the last few years. Speaking to media persons, Jamkholal Khongsai, chief of Saibol Joupi village said that the Primary Health Sub-Centre in the village has been lying unattended as there has been no staff since the transfer of an ANM, the only staff of the Sub- IDD prevention day observed By Our Staff Reporter IMPHAL, Oct 21: The Global Iodine Deficiency Disorder Day was observed today at RIMS Jubilee Hall under the aegis of Directorate of Health Services, Manipur. Health and Family Welfare Minister, Phungzathang Tonsing; Director of Health Services, O Ibomcha; Regional Director of Health and FW Services, Govt of India, Laishram Ashananda; Director of Family Welfare Service, Manipur K Rajo attended the programme as the chief guest, president and guests of honour respectively. Health & FM Minister Phungzathang Tonsing said iodine is an important element for human being. Iodine deficiency in the body can cause several health problems. He said the best way to prevent iodine deficiency in the body is to regularly take iodised food. Dr O Ibomcha said that the day is observed to create awareness of the need to pre- vent iodine deficiency. He urged all concerned to use iodised salt in order to prevent iodine deficiency in the body. However, there is no finding that the content of iodine is found only in salt. Centre, around two and half years back. The village chief further said that for the last few years, the villagers of T Bollon, Joupi, H Hengcham, Nakong, Tm Dingpi, Tuikong, Tolbung, Hengshi and Hollenjang also do not get routine immunization of DPT, OPV, BCG, etc for their children due to unavailablity of medical staff at the Primary Health Sub-Centre. For getting routine immunization and medical treatment, the villagers of these remote villages have to trek about 25 kilometers on foot to reach the nearest Primary Health Sub-Centre at Shehlon or have to walk 35 kilometers through deplorable road to Chakpikarong where the nearest Community Health Centre is located, said the village chief. He also said that sometimes the villagers were getting benefits from free health camps organized by Assam Rifles/Army and District Health Society under National Rural Health Mission which were conducted just once in a year. The village chief fervently appealed to the State Government and authority concerned to consider the plight of these remote villagers and send the requisite medical staff to Saibol Joupi Primary Health Sub-Centre at the earliest. National seminar at Maram IMPHAL, Oct 21: A two-day National seminar on the theme “Myth and oral tradition as sources of reconstructing history: A special reference to North East India” organized by the Department of History, Don Bosco College, Maram under the auspices of the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), NERC, was conducted on October 20 and 21. The inaugural session was attended by Dr N Lokendra Singh, Registrar, Manipur University, Professor Salam Irene, HoD, Department of History, Manipur University and Rev Father Dr KO Sebastian, Rector and Principal, DBC, Maram, as chief guest and guests of honour respectively. Speaking at the occasion, N Lokendra Singh stressed on the need of oral accounts of tracing human existence in reconstructing the history of different ethnic groups in Manipur or the whole North Eastern region in general. Professor Salam Irene and Rev Father Dr KO Sebastian also spoke at the event. Dr Anthony Kaba, Assistant Professor, Department of History, DBC, Maram delivered the key-note address. The inaugural function concluded with words of appreciation from Lungailin Gangmei, Convener and HoD, Department of History, DBC, Maram. There were altogether four panel sessions and a total of nine papers were presented by various scholars from North East who delved into the various aspects of oral tradition. The valedictory function was marked by colourful cultural programme today. Maram Khullen resolves to Hailstorm devastates Liyai crops protect construction work IMPHAL, Oct 21 : The Maram Khullen village has solemnly resolved to assure full support and cooperation to the rightful contractor for the construction of Maram-Maram Khullen road in a meeting held on October 19 comprising of Village Authority , Elders, Women Society and Students’ Union. The Maram Khullen village in a press release said that the construction work which is actually scheduled to commence from September 12, 2014 has remained idle due to various antisocial elements. In this regard, the village has decided to extend full cooperation for swift construction of the road. The village authority also requested all the concerned to extend cooperation and the village will strictly respond if there is any hindrance to the work by any element or group. The student body further said that it will remain vigilant and constantly monitor the work quality and shall be constrained to take necessary measures for the proper implementation of development work in the interest of the villagers. Maram Khullen has also expressed its gratitude to Minister Francis Ngajokpa, Chairman MSRRDA for instituting the said developmental work to the ancestral village of Maram. SENAPATI, Oct 21: A heavy downpour accompanied by hailstone in the night of October 18 that lasted about one hour has reportedly destroyed crops in Liyai Khullen village. The disaster ruined ripe grains in the paddy fields of Pholao, Rithrothro, Chuthro, Shachuchu, Azao, Dushi, Azhi and Luothro. Chairman and Secretary of Liyai Khullen village, in a statement, said “The labour of the whole year has gone wasted by one hour of hailstorm." The farmers of the village are helpless and despaired,” Social service campaign THOUBAL, Oct 21: Thoubal College, led by its Principal O Chaoba Devi, organised a social service camp around the college campus on October 19 under the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan mission. The cleanliness campaign was participated by teachers, nonteaching staff, students, NCC and NSS unit, Thoubal College. The participants also undertook a cleanliness pledge as part of the campaign. On the other hand, Waikhom Mani Girl’s College, Thoubal NSS Unit II organised a similar drive in and around Thoubal bazar. According to L Sanatombi, Programme Officer, NSS Unit II, Waikhom Mani Girl’s College, the cleanliness campaign would be taken out till the end of October under the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. The camp was participated by teachers, students and Lion’s club member Kh Memcha. ATSUM's indefinite blockade communal, says KSO IMPHAL, Oct 21 : Strongly condemning the indefinite economic blockade called by Muan Tombing led ATSUM, KSO has asserted that it recognizes only one ATSUM and that is the one led by Emboi Serto. Therefore, KSO after due consultation with other tribal student organisations has arrived at a decision not to support the blockade, stated a press release issued by Information Secretary, KSO General Headquarters. It further asserted that the Tombing led ATSUM has always allegedly indulged in abusing power gained illicitly. The blockade which would affect Diwali, Ningol Chakouba and Sangai Festival is highly condemnable. KSO further alleged that the demands put up by the group are just publicity stunt to garner public sympathy. The issues addressed under ROTO are the same issues being advocated by each and every tribal student body. These issues form the heart of ATSUM's long struggle for justice. The issues should be resolved understandingly without causing extreme suffering to the common people. The Government must hold talks with the rightful apex tribal student body which is the ATSUM led by Emboi Serto and its senior leaders. The call for boycott of the Sangai festival and Ningol Chakkouba is highly unprecedented in the history of bandh in Manipur. No organisation has ever boycotted one's festival. Nobody in his rightful mind would call for boycott of festivals. It is communal in nature and is a threat to peace and harmony, it added. Meanwhile, pointing out that there is no bandh or blockade in the hill districts except in some pockets, the All Tribal Students’ Union Manipur led by Emboi Serto asserted that the bandh called by the so called ATSUM led by self styled president Muan Tombing will not affect the hill areas under any circumstances. A press communiqué signed by the student body leader Emboi Serto said that ATSUM will not shy away from tribal issues and will continue to fight until or unless the Government grants them their rights. He continued that the people of Manipur should also know that the majority community as well the Government has not done enough for the tribal. ATSUM respects the sentiments of the people of Manipur during this time when Ningol Chakkouba is round the corner, the ATSUM president said while recalling the Momoko incident where thousands of tribals coming from different parts of the country just to celebrate Christmas were denied the opportunity to be with their dear ones and some even walking hundreds of miles. “Our Manipuri brethrens should know that emotional integrity precedes territorial integrity”, asserted Emboi Serto. the Chairman stated. Approximately Rs 15 lakh worth paddy were destroyed, they assessed. The village chairman and secretary of Liyai village on behalf of the affected villagers have sought the immediate intervention of the Government over the matter. By Our Staff Reporter IMPHAL, Oct 21: An oil tanker driver has accused the All Manipur Petroleum Tankers Drivers’ Union President Y Bhupenchandra Ghosh of slapping him at gun point. The victim driver has been identified as Niman Lama (34) of Kanglatongbi. Speaking to reporters at the Thangal Bazar office of All Manipur Road Transport Drivers’ and Motor Workers’ Union, Niman Lama said that Bhupenchandra came at the Inter-State Bus Terminus, Khuman Lampak and collected challans from around 30 oil tanker drivers soon after they arrived at the complex. He said that the challans, issued by IOC Terminal Authority, Tinsukia, must be submitted to IOC depot at Sangakpham. Niman Lama added that all the oil tankers reached Sangakpam depot to unload oil at 10 am today. However, Bhupenchandra refused to return the challans of two oil takers bearing registration numbers MN-01/9165 and MN-01/7048 till 2 pm, Nima said. He added that in the afternoon, Bhupenchandra came near him after getting off from a Tata Safari and not only pointed a gun at him but also slapped him. All Manipur Road Transport Drivers’ and Motor Workers’ Union general secretary Hamom Kullamani, who was also present at the press conference, condemned the conduct of Bhupenchandra Ghosh. As Bhupenchandra is the president of the union, which is working for the welfare of drivers, his conduct was tantamount to attacking the union, he added. Kullamani said that a complaint has been lodged at Lamphel police station in connection with the incident in which the president misused his licensed arm. The driver was medically examined at RIMS Hospital as he received a heavy blow on his ear. Swachh Bharat Mission IMPHAL, Oct 21 Two cleanliness campaigns under Swachh Bharat Mission organised by Ukhrul PHED division in association with Northeast Border Area Development Organisation (NEBADO) Manipur were held on October 12 and October 18, 2014 at Phungyar and Kamjong Sub-division, Ukhrul district respectively. During the campaign owners of the best three sanitory latrines constructed in Sikiphung area and best three in Kamjong area were awarded with cash prizes under Nirmal Bharat Abhiyan. From Sikiphung village Tamror Ramror, VS Wungnaorei and KS Ramnganing and from Kamjong SD Lovingson, SR Shimreisha and C Obeyson were awarded with cash prizes of Rs 7000, 4000 and 2000 respectively in the presence of Major Yurthan 44 AR Kamjong. Speaking at the occasion as the resource person Major Yurthan said, "Cleanliness is next to God, if your heart is clean, your house will be clean and the sourrounding areas will also be clean." Speaking at the campaign another resource person, president of NEBADO, Paisho Keishing said that sanitory toilet is a must for good health and convenience. NEBADO extended its heartfelt gratitute to Deputy Commisioner of Ukhrul Rhisheekesh Modak, EE Nikunja Singh and District Co-ordinator of NBA, Ukhrul PHED Brajakumar and Major Yurthan for making the campaign successful, it added. AR reaches out to people IMPHAL, Oct 21 With an aim to foster healthy relation between local populace and the Assam Rifles, 20 AR under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) participated in the Parents Day cum 17th School, Panchai today, according to a release issued by PRO HQ IGAR (South). The Commandant of the 20 Assam Rifles graced the occasion as the chief guest and addressed the students. The programme attended by over 400 parents and locals culminated with a prize distribution ceremony followed by a cultural programme presented by the students. The village authorities and Principal of the school appreciated the participation of 20 AR in the the function, it added. Medical assessment camp IMPHAL, Oct 21 A medical assessment camp jointly organised by SSA/RTE, Tamenglong and NRHM, Tamenglong was held at Khoupum valley located under Gaidimjang Cluster Nungba Block yesterday, conveyed a press release issued by District Cordinator IED, SSA/RTE, Tamenglong. The main objective of organising the fourth and the last medical assessment camp was to help the Children With Special Needs (CWSN), it said. CWSN were also provided aid, appliances and escort allowances besides helping them get disability certificates. The camp also identified CWSN who may go through surgical corrections. A total of 150 CWSN were identified with the help of doctors and a team of experts. In all the camps organised in Tamenglong, people of Tamenglong, village authorities, social organisations, guardians of CWSN along with CRP, BRP, teachers, staff of SSA contributed to the cause by showing utmost responsibility, it added.
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