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Imphal, 07 July 2016 ( Evening New) : Chief Minister Okram Ibobi today maintained that ‘preserving the forests is like preserving ourselves’ at the 67th Van Mahotsav. Speaking at the launch of Van Mahotsav at the Trade cum Permanent Exhibition Centre at Lamboi-Khongnangkhong organised by Forest Department, the Chief Minister said cautioned the people to be careful as what they do today will impact the future. He asserted that forests which cover 78% of the total area of Manipur is not just an asset but the life of the people. Ibobi also stated that every one is aware that Imphal will become a SMART CITY. However, it is also equally important to have greenery in the city to call it a smart city. Chief Minister also appealed to all to take equal responsibility in preserving the forests.
Speaking on the occasion, Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam said people in the hills must take a greater role in preserving the forest land of the state. He observed that the Customary Laws which prohibit felling of trees in the hills now seem ineffective. The Deputy Chief Minister also expressed his desire to have the department concerned look into the measures taken to preserve Reserved Forests in the state. A book published by State Forest Department was also released on the occasion.
Imphal, 03 July 2016 ( Evening News) : State Alliance for Injecting Drug Use Programme, jointly formed by MACS, Social Welfare Department, TI Partners, DESAM, MSF, AMADA, Dalit Sena and CADA today organised a CLEAN DRIVE campaign with an aim to eradicate drug abuse in the society. The drive was especially carried out at North AOC where drug users were counselled on how to stay away from drugs and alcohol. Volunteers also collected a large amount of used syringes and destroyed them. Convenor of the Alliance Ningthoukhongjam Bobo Meitei appealed to teenagers and the youth to lead a healthy life away from drugs and alcohol. Bobo also said the drive was carried out to raise awareness on the consequences of the drug abuse and to properly destroy the used syringes which may cause harm to the people.
Imphal, 03 July 2016 ( Evening News) : President of United Committee, Manipur, Elangbam Johnson today asserted that the attempt to divide Manipur between NSCN-IM and Kuki rebels is just like living in fool’s paradise. He reiterated the stand of the people of Manipur to face any threat to disintegrate the state. Speaking at the 16th Foundation Day of UCM at the Committee’s Office Complex at Lamphel, Johnson maintained that the death of NSCN-IM Chairman, Isak Chisi Swu has roused a curiosity among the people of Manipur, especially in view of the ongoing Naga Peace Talk at the final stage. He said unfortunately, Govt of India has so far failed to table a white paper on the Framework Agreement. UCM and the people of Manipur can never accept any attempt to disintegrate Manipur and formation of body like PAN Naga as reported in some papers published in Nagaland. Reminding that Naga Peace Talk Interlocutor RN Ravi had already assured that there will be not alteration in the territorial integrity of Manipur. And if the Govt of India acts against the wishes of the people of Manipur, then mass movement larger than June 18 of 2001 may erupt. UCM President Elangbam Johnson also appealed to resolve any misunderstanding among Meitei and Meitei Pangal in Nungei.
Imphal, 03 July 2016 : Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Minister, Kshetrimayum Biren today inspected Food and Civil Supply warehouses at Napet pali and Porompat in Imphal East district. Minister Biren asserted that shares of Fair Price Shop agents will be given from FCS run storehouses instead of giving it from the Food Corporation of India godown located at Sangaiprou. He hinted that FCS warehouse in each district quarters will be made fully functional. The minister also stated that officials concerned have been instructed to make 500 metric tonne Napet Palli and Porompat godowns functional within this month to ensure that National Food Security Act is properly implemented in the state. Fair Price Shop agents of Lamlai, Khundrakpam and Andro constituencies will collect rice grain for the beneficiaries from Napet Palli warehouse. Rest of the constituencies of Imphal East will collect from Porompat warehouse. Biren also stated that the govt is looking for a suitable place to open a warehouse at Pallel in Chandel district, Kakching in Thoubal district and Churachandpur.
Replying to a query by media persons, CAF and PD Minister Ksh Biren refuted the reports carried by most local dailies that some locals seized bags of rice grain from fair price agents and deposited at Lamlai Police and termed it as a political gimmick. Officer in-charge of Lamlai Police, H Johnny Sharma intimated that there is no report of bags of rice grain being deposited at Lamlai Police. Fair Price Shop agent Huidrom Angouton of Seijang Awang Leikai from whom bags of rice grain were allegedly seized said some locals came to his house in his absence on June 30 and took away the bags of rice grain. He said he will soon register an FIR at Lamlai Police regarding the matter.
Imphal, 03 July 2016 : JNIMS Director Laishram Deben has assured to provide medical assistance to the ailing son of Kh Ibomcha and Kh Ibechaobi of Chairen Laingang Khullen in Bishnupur District who asked for help through Impact TV. Speaking to Impact News this afternoon, Director Laishram Deben said JNIMS is giving all possible help to poor patients with an aim to make the hospital patient friendly. He said a trust of like minded doctors has already been formed and the trust has been providing free drugs to poor patients.
JNIMS provided free medicines to Ibem Bibi, wife of Md. Haider Ali of Kshetrigao Awang Sabal Sabal Leikai who is undergoing treatment at JNIMS under the supervision of Director Dr. Deben Laishram. Haider Ali expressed his gratitude to the hospital for providing them free medicines.
Imphal, 02 July 2016 : Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh has assured of doing all his best for the welfare of the state journalists including health care scheme during a meeting with the journalists led by All Manipur Working Journalists’ Union, President Wangkhemcha Shamjai yesterday. Speaking to media, Wangkhemcha Shamjai said AMWJU submitted a 10-point memorandum to the govt concerning the welfare of the journalists. Establishment of Press Academy, Housing Colony, allocation of land for AMWJU’s Moreh, Mao, Ukhrul and Tamenglong branches, free medical aid, ex-gratia to those journalists who died in the line of duty, family benefit schemes were included in the memorandum. AMWJU President added that the Chief Minister assured of converting the points raised by AMWJU into action as soon as possible. Chief Minister also assured of constructing a Memorial of Thangjam Dwijamani who died in 2012 because of stray bullet at Chingmeirong Cheirao Ching.
Imphal, 02 July 2016 : Newly appointed chairperson of Manipur State commission for Women Dr. K.Sobita said the commission has taken up many initiatives to curb the problems facing women of the state. Addressing media persons at the office of Manipur State Commission for women located at DC complex ,Lamplepat, Dr.K.Sobita said to set up a help line number and a police security cell, a letter has been written to the Principle Secretary, Social welfare department. She said the commission there has others members namely, Ranjita Golmei, Farida Shah, Nilima Devi. She said since the establishment of the commission in 2007, 543 cases were received, out of which 500 cases has been solved. She also said a short stay home for women who have completed jail term will be established for smooth transition into mainstream society. Dr. K.Sobita said 50% of crime against women occur due to lack of awareness. She said as part of awareness programme, the commission will soon start awareness programme at Bishnupur.
Imphal, 30 June 2016 ( Evening News) : AC formed against the brutal killing of Md Arif has called for 28 hour bandh in Thoubal district from midnight tonight demanding immediate arrest of those involved in the killing. Mention may be made that Md Arif was killed during a commotion between two groups at Nungei on June 26. The JAC had earlier demanded to book the culprits involved in the killing of Md Arif within 48 hours from the June 27. A large number of protestors blocked the Imphal Moreh road in front of Lilong Police Station as the deadline for 48 hours has lapsed. Protesters also shouted slogans such as ‘punish killer IRB’, ‘Suspend IRB Personnel involved in killing a student’, ‘No need of Lilong PS which support killers in Lilong’. JAC Convenor Aslam Khan said an FIR has been registered at Lilong PS in regards to the killing and a memorandum has also been submitted to the Chief Minister and other authorities concerned. However, no progress in the case even after 4 days has lapsed is condemnable and unacceptable. Convenor also warned of intense agitation if the culprits are not booked at the earliest.
Popular Front of India, Manipur State in a press release stated that people shouldn’t ignore the recent Lilong Nungei incident where a teenager Md. Arif khan, Son of Md. Ayajudin was killed by the 3rd IRB and a gang of a community of the village. It further stated that the incident is strongly condemnable and appealed the authorities concerned to punish the culprits according to the law of the land at the earliest.
