IMPHAL SATURDAY 08 NOVEMBER 2014
Mass social service held
IMPHAL, Nov 7: Kakching police in association with the Alliance for Development Alternative-Manipur (ADAM), Kakching
held a mass social service camp at Angaan Ching Eco park,
Kakching as part of ADAM’s Clean Kakching, Greeen Kakching
Campaign, initiated on September 30 at Irabot Park, Kakching
Keithel, and in support of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan today.
More than 400 people including students and teachers from
Grace Cottage Academy, Kakching took part in the programme.
The programme, organised at the initiative of Rishikesh
Sharma, OC, Kakching police station, was also attended by
the Branch manager and staff of SBI, Kakching branch, Ksh
Krishnadas Singh, proprietor M/s Kshetri Beikul AOD,
Kakching, N Nopur Singh, Proprietor M/s Bhubon brick field
and media persons.
The participants later undertook the Swachhta pledge led by
ADAM secretary Surjit Kshetrimayum.
Kakching OC Rishikesh further made a public announcement along the Kakching Lourel and Kakching - Langmeidong
roads appealing to the people to stop the practice of burning
waste along roadsides and piling up straws and other agricultural waste.
Special Biometric enrolment
IMPHAL, Nov 7: The remaining Special Biometric Enrolment
under Wangoi Sub-Division, Imphal West district for 5 years old
and above is underway at the office of the Sub-Divisional Officer
at Wangoi, according to a statement issued by the Sub-Divisional
Officer, Wangoi.
The statement also informed that individuals whose enrolment have been rejected by the UIDAI should be enrolled
again to obtain their ADHAR Card.
UG cadre arrested
IMPHAL , Nov 7: A combined team of Bishnupur police commando unit and 6 AR arrested a cadre of UNLF from Moirang
Khunou yesterday.
The apprehendee has been identified as Mairembam
Iboyaima Meitei alias Suraj alias Toijinghan (29) s/o M Modhu
Meetei of Moirang Khunou Maning Leikai.
Ganja seized
IMPHAL, Nov 7: A joint team of BSF Intelligence Wing, Aizawl,
Narcotics Police, Aizawl and 162nd Bn BSF apprehended a
woman along with 15.2 kg of ganja worth around Rs 38,000 in the
local market from Ravangavamual in Mizoram yesterday.
BSF Spokesperson Satish Budakoti said that the ganja was
smuggled from Myanmar to sell it in and around Aizawl.
OLA extends help
IMPHAL , Nov 7: The Oriental Leveller Association (OLA),
Wangkhei-Kongba has today donated pulses, grains and blankets
to the family of Khwairakpam Mocha who lost their home and
properties in a fire that occurred at Wangkhei Tokpam Leikai on
Nov 3.
FGN clarifies
IMPHAL, Nov 7: Member of Information and Publicity of Federal Government of Nagaland, Zeliangrong region has clarified
today that the higher authority of FGN Zeliangrong region never
conducted any official meeting so far as against the claim of some
persons through newspapers. It further clarified that Enoli
Meihiambuiliu (Abui) is genuinely serving FGN as the finance incharge of the Zeliangrong region.
Facility centre
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Prof HNK Sarma said that MUWWA would be able to function
smoothly with the opening of the centre.
Saying that the university authority would provide all necessary assistance to the centre, Prof Saarma added that internet
facility would be available at the centre soon.
He also suggested the association to hold seminars, workshops and conferences on women issues.
Public convention resolves...
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rampant human rights violation by imposing AFSPA.
Editors Guild Manipur president A Mobi observed that
enforcement of ILPS is permissible under the Constitution of
India. At the same time, the general public should not promote
permanent settlement of outsiders in the State.
Fire breaks out in timber factory
LUDHIANA, Nov 7: A fire broke out in a timber factory on the
outskirts of Ludhiana on Friday. At least 40 fire tenders were
rushed to the spot to douse the flames. Bhupinder Singh, a fire brigade official, said there has been huge loss to property. —ANI
DMRC completes tunneling
NEW DELHI, Nov 7
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on Friday successfully
completed tunneling work between Shalimar Bagh and Azadpur
underground metro stretch after a Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM)
breakthrough at Shalimar Bagh construction site.
The Tunnel Boring Machine completed the tunneling of a
1448.40 metre long stretch from Azadpur to Shalimar Bagh
consisting of 1,260 rings. The initial drive of tunnelling for
this stretch (i.e. from Azadpur to Shalimar Bagh) had commenced on January 9.
The tunnel is at 18 meters depth at Azadpur and 16 meters
at Shalimar Bagh. Six cross-passages have been made on this
stretch at a depth of 30 meters. Tunnelling for the other tunnel
of 1443.50 meters is also expected to be completed within a
fortnight.
While carrying out construction for this stretch, the DMRC
constructed 20 meters underneath the existing Northern Railways Ambala track near Azadpur. Approximately, 80 trains
run per day through this main railway line and the metro
construction was done without hampering the railway traffic
for even a single day.
This section is a part of 59 km long Majlis Park – Shiv
Vihar corridor of Phase III network that consists of about 14
kms of underground lines. —ANI
J-K group demands judicial probe
NEW DELHI, Nov 7
The timing of the holding of assembly elections in five-phases
in Jammu and Kashmir continues to invite criticism, given
that people in the state are still
struggling to come to terms
with the devastation caused by
floods in September.
Political parties, civil society and advocacy groups have
repeatedly been saying that
the elections could have been
held after five or six months
instead of in the wintry
months of November and
December. They said that
both the state and Central
Governments, besides the
Election Commission, could
have agreed to declare President’s rule, rather than going
ahead with the poll schedule
in a calamity-ridden region.
The latest to join the poll
critics’ bandwagon is the advocacy group -- Kashmir
Centre for Social and Development
Studies
(KCSDS)—which
today
called for a more holistic approach to the socio-economic
concerns of the people of the
flood-hit state.
Addressing media in the
capital today, KCSDS chairperson Professor Hameedah
Nayeem demanded a highlevel judicial probe into the
reasons for the holding of
elections at this time; to investigate the causes of the
flood; the criminal negligence
of warnings given in 2010 by
flood control authorities, and
to fix responsibility on those
guilty on a priority basis.
She further stated that
while nobody can predict or
stop the vagaries of nature;
the government, both at the
state and central levels, could
have plugged all loopholes in
advance and taken necessary
measures to lessen the impact
of the flash floods.
Nayeem said that the probe
must be completed in a timebound manner of three
months. She said that looking
at the magnitude of the losses
incurred in 20 of the state’s
22 districts, the state and central governments would do
well to seek international aid
and assistance to restore normalcy at the earliest.
“The magnitude of the
challenge to reconstruct Kashmir demands multilateral and
multi-pronged steps, including a liberal financial package,
policy interventions, debt
waivers and soft loans,” she
said in a statement.
“Given that the capital of
the business community has
got eroded, and the property
of the salaried classes is devastated, the Jammu and
Kashmir state should be declared a free economic zone
with a tax holiday of about 20
years,” she further stated.
Nayeem said that the Centre
should
approach
multilateral institutions like
the Asian Development Bank
(ADB) for disaster risk man-
Women need to be encouraged
for greater participation: Lekhi
NEW DELHI, Nov 7
Speaking at a session on ‘Gender Equality: The Unfinished
Revolution’ at the India Economic Summit, Member of
Parliament Meenakshi Lekhi
said that women need to be encouraged
for
greater
participation.
Citing the example of
Gujarat, she said her party
had been encouraging participation of women at all levels
– the Panchayat and the Legislative Assembly – through
measures such as 33 per cent
reservation for women, saying that her party believed in
increasing participation and
empowerment of women in
the event which was organized by the Confederation of
Indian Industry and the World
Economic Forum in New
Delhi.
Focussing on gender-based
norms and perceptions and
how they could be transformed in India, the session
saw panelists and participants
speaking on women in different spaces in their life: at
work, at home, and in their
various roles, the perception
and the reality.
Film Director Shekhar
Kapur who directed films like
Bandit Queen and Elizabeth,
said that both his films dealt
with the issue of power: in
one, the assertion of male
power, caste dominance
through rape and in the other
political power and how the
protagonist had to deny her
sexuality in order to rule and
dominate, especially the men.
“Culturally, especially in
the Indian sub-continent, we
see women as property. We
need to change that, he argued, and stressed on the role
that media could play in
changing that perception. We
also need to recognize and
appreciate the contribution of
all women, especially those
whose economic contribution
may not be recorded conventionally, for example women
working in farms, as
fisherwomen etc,” Kapur
said. “We believe that women
should have the freedom of
choice,”
said
Rebecca
Reichmann Tavares, Representative,
UN
Women
Multi-Country Office for India, Bhutan, Maldives and Sri
Lanka.
“We have to understand
how women see themselves,
and how they make their
choices in order to be able to
empower them,” she added.
While things are changing
at the ground level she
stressed on the need for better
partnerships between men
and women in order to bring
about change.
Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy,
Documentary Filmmaker,
SOC Films, Pakistan and CoChair of the India Economic
Summit, who has made a film
on acid attack survivors, said
her film explored the concept
of choice.
“Traditionally, there are so
many societal and economic
pressures on a woman that
she does not really have a
choice. We need to break the
glass ceiling – of the mind –
and of course in the
workplace, and empower
women to make choices,”
said Chinoy.
Speaking of the corporate
world, Arun Das Mahapatra,
Managing Partner, Heidrick
and Struggles, India said that
gender diversity is the hottest
topic in the corporate world.
Despite some very successful women, and an
acknowledgement of their
calibre, the number of women
in the corporate world is few.
“Moreover, the corporate
world loses women, especially in the 25-35 year
bracket, when they often
leave work to focus on their
families and homes. There is
a need for role models, mentors, and ways to provide
support to women through
family-friendly policies to increase their participation and
bring about greater gender
equality. Going forward we
see women playing a very
important role,” he said. ANI
agement loans in different
modes. Dr Javed Iqbal, a
physician and a columnist associated with the KCSDS
maintained that “There is a
state of abnormalcy in Jammu
and Kashmir, and the government in the state and at the
centre is projecting a state of
imposed normalcy to facilitate
the holding of elections for
political gain.”
When asked whether
KCSDS had petitioned the
Election Commission not to
hold the polls at this time, as
it is the constitutionally appointed
body
to
be
approached, the KCSDS representatives replied in the
negative. They, however,
maintained that holding elections at this time would send
wrong signals to the people
of the state. Apart from Ms.
Nayeem and Dr. Iqbal, Dr.
Mubir Shah and Mr. Shakeel
Qalandar were present to address queries from the media.
—ANI
World
Vasectomy
Day observed
By Our Staff Reporter
IMPHAL, Nov 7: Family
Welfare Service and National
Health Mission, Manipur
jointly observed the World
Vasectomy Day at the conference hall of Directorate of
Family Welfare Service today.
Speaking at the occasion,
Family Welfare Service Director Dr K Rajo said that
the objective of observing the
day is to spread awareness
of vasectomy operation
among the people.
He said that there is no
complication and side effect
of vasectomy operation.
Saying that people have a
misconception regarding vasectomy due to lack of
awareness, Dr Rajo said that
this operation can be performed on any man
irrespective of their age.
NHM Consultant Dr Ch
Nabakanta said that vasectomy
reduces
Infant
Mortality Rate (IMR) and
Maternal Mortality Ratio
(MMR).
Saying that the effect of
the operation is the absence
of spermatozoa in the semen,
Dr Nabakanta said that it is
safe, convenient and acceptable to every man. He
cautioned that Medical Termination of Pregnancy
(MTP) must not be adopted
as a family planning method.
Expo gives tips on growing medicinal plants
NEW DELHI, Nov 7
Potted medicinal plants
growing in the terraces and
balconies of city-dwellers
may help address one of
Ayurveda’s big challenges –
disappearing medicinal
plant species as green
spaces shrink.
The Arogya Expo,
being held alongside the
6th World Ayurveda
Congress at Pragati
Maidan here, is a minefield of information for
people to wish to not just
grow Ayurveda plants for
home-made remedies but
help conservation efforts.
Stalls set up by
partners of the National
Medicinal Plant Board
(NMPB) are displaying
and selling medicinal
plants, such as Aonla
(gooseberry), Aloe Vera,
curry leaf, lemon grass,
Tulsi, Ajwain, hibiscus,
Brahmi, Ashwagandha,
Arjuna and Rudraksh, to
the visitors at prices
ranging from Rs 5 to Rs
100.
“Ayurveda plants like
Brahmi, Sadabahar,
Stevia, Tulsi, Ajwain,
Ashwagandha and lemon
grass can easily be grown
in balconies and on
terraces,” said Meenakshi
Negi, Deputy CEO of the
NMPB.
There are leaflets that
provide information on
how to grow these plants
at home and care for
them. There is also plenty
of information on the
medicinal uses of various
plants, curative properties,
their formulations and
dosage.
For example Arjun, a
plant which can be grown
easily in homes, is known
to be effective in managing conditions including
heart disease, hypertension and diabetes;
similarly Giloe can be
used to treat stomach
ulcers and for building
immunity.
“Apart from disease,
the focus is on suitability
of the climate of Delhi to
support growth of certain
plants, she said, adding,
“Sale of Ayurveda plants
has been a regular feature
of all the Arogya Expos
and as has been the
experience it is one of the
biggest attractions for the
visitors.”
The plants will be
supplied by Delhi Parks
and Garden Society, the
State Forest Department
and partners from states
including Uttarakhand
and Andhra Pradesh.
Negi also said that a
new feature of the Arogya
Expo is an exhibition
being put up by NMPB
on ‘Medicinal Plants listed
in the Charaksamhita’ for
the cure of various
ailments.
“There is also a display
of live plants, dry
samples, and photographs
of rare species, along with
their descriptions and
therapeutic uses. The
plants will be displayed
as per the classical
categorisation given in the
Charaksamhita (a
foundational text on
Ayurveda),” she noted.
Another new feature of
the Expo is a seminar on
“Integrating Medicinal
Plants with Forestry”.
There will be around 250
participants from state
forest departments, State
Medicinal Plants Boards,
faculty and students of
different Ayurveda
colleges, Delhi University
and other experts.
“A major objective of
Arogya Expo is to
showcase the benefits and
emerging trends in the
AYUSH sector and
register Ayurveda in the
minds of consumers,”
said A Jayakumar, of the
World Ayurveda Foundation which is organising
the event in collaboration
with Department of
AYUSH, Union Ministry
of Health and Family
Welfare, and the Delhi
government.
—ANI
ZSUM, NSUC, TKS urge Govt
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signed between the Government of Manipur and ATSUM.
After long, painful, sacrificial service of the contract basis
teachers, the Directorate of Education (S) conducted physical
verification accompanied by relevant documents in November
2011 and in the process 772 genuine contract basis teachers
were found out as per the record. Subsequently, the concerned recommended the higher authority for re-engagement
of the said contract basis teachers. However, no positive
measures have been initiated till date. It is injustice on the part
of the Government to discriminate the said contract basis
teachers. The Government’s attitude of hire and fire towards
the long suffering contract basis teachers who have tirelessly
sacrificed their careers to cater to the educational needs of the
hills is indeed an act of exploitation and its needs immediate
redressal, read the memorandum. The three student bodies
further appealed to the Government of Manipur to provide
adequate number of teacher to survive Government schools in
the hill districts of Manipur with effect from the 2015 academic year.
Tousem PHC given new...
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He said that although he repairs the road in some sections with
funds from his local area development fund, the road is too long to
repair the whole stretch with his fund.
As such, the condition of the road is deplorable as both
PMGSY and NEC have stopped providing fund for the construction and repairing of the road, which is the lifeline of
Tousem sub-division.
He said that the sub-division would see some developments if the Asian Development Bank or NEC provides fund
of around Rs one crore to the infrastructure and road developments. Kikhonbou said that he has also inspected the
construction of Makru bridge. He said that the State Government had provided a Shaktiman truck to Tousem Block Village
Chairman for the transportation of passengers and goods.
Kikhonbou added that the Chief Minister had instructed
him to recruit locals as medical staff for the interior areas like
Tousem if there is any competent and qualified person.
Study begins on impacts...
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Green Tribunal’s prohibition on quarrying of sand and stones from
river beds without environmental clearance.
One member of the research team said that the field study
was done between Kanglatongbi and Awang Potshangbam
along Imphal river and at Moirangpurel along Thoubal river.
It needs further study if quarrying activities in river beds
have any impact on environment or are related to water scarcity.
The field study would be resumed during next year’s rainy
season, said the expert.
Nonetheless, the field study conducted today would be
enough for compiling a preliminary report.
An action plan would also be chalked out for granting
environmental clearance after a complete report is compiled, he
added.
Army admits mistake in JK
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firing at Chattergam in Budgam on Monday, while another two
were injured. All the four were residents of Nowgam.
Army had received information on movement of militants
in the area after which they set up three checking points. The
youths did not stop at any point, which led soldiers to open
fire.
Authorities had imposed curfew-like restrictions in the area
and parts of Srinagar following the killings which evoked
widespread condemnation from various quarters, including the
mainstream political parties.
Army had received information on movement of militants
in the area after which they set up three checking points. The
youths did not stop at any point, which led soldiers to open
fire.
Defence Minister Arun Jaitley had termed the incident
highly regrettable while the Home Ministry has sought a
report from the State Government in the matter. —TNN
Car vandalised, driver beaten
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reached RIMS yesterday.
The sick person belongs to an interior village of Chandel
district and he was brought up to Saivom in a Shaktiman
truck. At Saivom, they hired a Maruti van to take the patient
to Imphal. But they were attacked by bandh supporters at Sora
on the way to Imphal.
Altogether four women, one child and one sick person
were travelling in the van together with the driver.
All the occupants of the van sustained injuries when the
van’s window panes were smashed by bandh supporters.
The driver was also physically assaulted, informed a source.
Murder case
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The accused persons - Kshetrimayum Biju alias Holendro (29) s/
o Ksh Ibochou of Irilbung Thongkhong, Thoudam Jiban (28) s/o
late Th Thoiba of Irilbung Machahal Mayai Leikai and Toijam
Thesis alias Aboi alias James (28) of Thambalkhong Sabal Leikai
- who are currently lodged in Sajiwa Central Jail, were also produced before the Court during today’s hearing.
Ningombam Satyabhama was found murdered at Wangkhei
Loumanbi Loukon under Irilbung police station at around 1.30
pm on April 5, 2013.
Culture Minister
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the Imphal workshop as the chief guest is set to land at Imphal airport at 9.10 am of November 9.
The Union Minister would fly back to Delhi at 3.15 pm of
the same day. Notably, BJP sealed a landslide victory in the
2014 Lok Sabha election by garnering 17.16 crore votes.
Meanwhile, the BJP State unit has set a target of enrolling
50,000 members during the e-membership enrolment drive.
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