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IPSA VS ATSUM ON ADC BILL, 2021
IPSA objects introduction of Manipur (Hill Areas) Autonomous District Council Bill 2021 in Assembly Session while ATSUM seeks passing of the bill; ATSUM calls 24 hours shutdown against possibility that the bill may not be tabledn
International Peace and Social Advancement, IPSA and All Tribal Students' Union, ATSUM are head on against each other over the Manipur (Hill Areas) Autonomous District Council Bill 2021, a bill which seeks more autonomy to Hill Areas Committee, HAC and Autonomous District Councils, ADCs. IPSA is objecting the bill citing that it imposes a threat to communal co-existence and territorial integrity of Manipur. While, All Tribal Students Union Manipur, ATSUM said that the bill once turned into an Act will facilitate equal development of hills and Valley regions of Manipur. It maybe mentioned that HAC has already recommended passing of the bill in the ongoing Assembly Session. The bill, if passed and turned into an Act will give self-governance to special areas of the Hills Areas recognized under the provisions of the Constitution of India.
Speaking to media at IPSA Office in Keishampat today, IPSA President Tourangbam Birjit said, 'forget about passing the bill, it cannot be even tabled in the house'. He claimed that the bill was pre-planned by Hill Areas Committee and it has the potential of bringing unrest in the state. Taking part in the press meet IPSA Vice President Khuraijam Athouba said, neither IPSA nor the valley people of Manipur are against any civilians of the hill areas but the hill leaders are misleading them. He pointed out that the bill includes provisions under the 6th Schedule of the Indian Constitution, which the people of Manipur have been objecting for quite sometime. Athouba said that the bill seeks to create Naga Autonomous Council and Kuki Greater Autonomy and it will bring disharmony among various ethnic groups who have lived together in Manipur for over 2000 years as well as threaten the State's territorial integrity. He urged the state leaders to consider the disastrous impact once the bill becomes an Act. He also informed that IPSA will hold a public discourse on the bill to raise awareness on its demerits.
On the other hand, All Tribal Students Union Manipur (ATSUM) has espoused Manipur (Hill Areas) Autonomous District Council Bill 2021. Speaking to media at ATSUM office in Adimjati Complex, Chingmeirong today, ATSUM General Secretary S.R Andria claimed that the bill will help in bringing equal progress in both hills and valley regions of Manipur. He urged all stakeholders concerned to introduce and discuss the bill in the house of the ongoing Monsoon session. Andria added that Hills Autonomous Council holds responsibility of empowering ADCs. ATSUM also called total shutdown in hill areas of Manipur starting from the midnight of August 22 till the midnight of August 23 in support of the bill and against the possibility that state leaders may fail to introduce the bill in the ongoing monsoon session of Manipur Legislative Assembly.
Shouldn't fighting the dreaded Coronavirus Pandemic be the priority when the state is still grappling with daily Covid-19 postive cases as high as 442 and 8 deaths reported in last 24 hours?
MANIPUR GOVT TO SLASH FUEL PRICES
Petrol and Diesel in Manipur to get cheaper by 4 rupees per litre: CM N. Biren
In a big relief to the people of Manipur, the State Government has decided to cut Petrol and Diesel prices. Chief Minister Nongthombam Biren today announced that the state government will reduce prices of Petrol and Diesel by 4 rupees each per litre. As per the announcement, petrol price in Manipur will now be 102 Rupees and 36 paise per litre and Diesel price will be 90 Rupees and 64 paise.
The Chief Minister announced the same today at the felicitation ceremony of the 5 Tokyo 2020 Olympians from Manipur, Boxer MC. Mary Kom, Weightlifter Saikhom Mirabai Chanu, Judoka Likmabam Sushila, Hockey players Pukhrambam Sushila and Shanglakpam Nilakanta. Speaking at the event organised by Youth Affairs & Sports, YAS, Manipur at the indoor stadium of Khuman Lampak Sports Complex, Chief Minister N. Biren assured that an official notification on the slashing of fuel rates will be issued soon.
State Government felicitated the five Tokyo 2020 Olympians with cash rewards and presented job appointment letters to Judoka Sushila and Hockey players Nilakanta and Sushila on the occasion. The Government has already given job offer and incentive to Tokyo Olympics Silver Medalist Mirabai in July.
305 LITRES OF ILLICIT DIC LIQUOR SEIZED
3 men nabbed with 305 litres of illicit DIC liquor near Khumbong Bazaar
A team of Patsoi Police Station Commando has arrested three men along with large quantity of illicit DIC Liquor last night.
The team arrested them during a frisking drive near Khumbong Bazar Community Hall in Imphal West around 11 PM.As per police reports, arrested persons are 30-year-old Ningthoujam Suresh, son of Late N. Ingocha from Tairenpokpi Awang Leikai, 32-year-old Ningthoujam Khomba, son of N. Awangjao from Tairenpokpi Makha Leikai and 30-year-old Ningthoujam Lorish, son of late N. Gopal from Tairenpokpi Awang Leikai.
Acting on a tip-off on movement of suspected suppliers of DIC Liquor from Tairenpokpi towards Khumbong in an unknown Bolero vehicle, the police team under the overall supervision of Imphal West SP Dr. S. Ibomcha chased down and intercepted the Bolero vehicle bearing registration number MN-O1-AG-7110 coming from Ngairangbam and moving towards the IVR Khumbong Bazar. Upon checking the vehicle, police team recovered 305 litres of illicit DIC liquor.
Arrested persons along with the seized liquor have been handed over to State Excise team for further legal action.
AMPHETAMINE WORTH RS. 5 CR SEIZED AT KAKCHING LAMKHAI
A team of Anti-Smuggling Unit of Customs Division, Imphal today arrested a man with contraband worth around 5 crore rupees at around 9.30AM.
As per police report, the arrested person is 31-year-old, H.L. Shongkhogam Mate, son of H.L. Khaikholun Mate of Tengnoupal Bazaar, Chandel. Acting on specific information, the team arrested him at Kakching Lamkhai. He was carrying the drugs in a blue colour cement bag. Police found three brown colour packets labelled "3030 Export Quality", two Black colour packets and recovered 50 thousand amphetamine tablets, weighing about 5 Kg from the packets.
Police has registered a case against him under the relevant section of ND & PS Act, 1985 for necessary legal actions. Investigation is also underway to nab others involved in the case.
Students' Union of Mayai Lambi College,Yumnam Huidrom has boycotted any activities in the college until the Government fulfils their demand for a qualified Principal.
The Students' Union has claimed that the current Principal in charge does not fulfil the required criteria or RR hence, hindering progress of the college. Reportedly, the students have already submitted a written request demanding the same to Education Minister S. Rajen but there is no response yet.
They have also complained that there is not a single teacher in the History department of the college.
NAGA I-DAY CELEBRATIONS TURN ULGLY IN CHANDEL
Police booth set on fire at Japhou Bazaar, Chandel for taking down Naga flags
Celebrations of Naga Independence day from the British tuned ugly in Chandel District, Manipur today.
Intense scuffle erupted between police and local Nagas at Japhou Bazaar in Chandel District when the locals celebrated Naga's Independence Day from the British by hoisting NSCN-IM Flag at various places.
Scuffle reportedly occurred when police took down the Naga flags citing that Indo-Naga Ceasefire is not extended to Manipur. Irate locals vandalised one police booth and set it on fire, while police resorted to tear gas shelling to contain the situation.
A video is also circulating where in the locals say that they will boycott India's 75th Independence Day celebrations tomorrow.
MAN HELD WITH HEROIN WORTH ABOVE RS.32 LAKH
Imphal East Police Narcotic Cell nabs man with Heroin Powder worth over RS.32 Lakh in international market from Kyamgei Idgah Salam Manung Area
A team of Imphal East Police Narcotic Cell has arrested a man along with 156 grams of Heroin Powder worth around 32 lakh and 20 thousand rupees in the international market. According to police, the arrested man is 32-year-old, Md. Gayazuddin, Son of Md. Maheruddin from Kiyamgei Awang Leikai.
Narcotic Cell Imphal East OC, Inspector, Kh. Devkumar along with Narcotic Cell ASI Md. Tamijur Rahman led the team under the supervision of Imphal East SP, Additional SP (Law and Order) and SDPO Porompat. They along with volunteers of Youth Athletic Development Association, YADA Kshetrigao arrested the miscreant.
Police produced arrested Md. Gayazuddin before media persons at Porompat Police Station today. Speaking to media, Imphal East Additional SP (Law and Order) M. Bishworjit said, the team arrested him from Kyamgei Idgah Salam Manung Area during a frisking operation at around 8:30 PM yesterday.
The arrested man along with the seized contraband drug has been handed over to Irilbung Police Station OC for necessary actions.
NFSA RICE FOR JULY VANISHED?
CAF & PD Department misappropriated rice meant for NFSA beneficiaries for July, alleges Congress MLA K. Ranjit
Sugnu Congress MLA Kangujam Ranjit has accused the CAF & PD Department of misappropriating rice provided under National Food Security Act, NFSA, for the month of July amid the tough times of COVID-19 pandemic.
The MLA made the allegations today while speaking to media at Chingtam Community Hall in Sugnu, where he was making arrangements for distribution of rice under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana, PMGKAY. He emphatically said, "people are suffering for the past 3 months owing to Corona Curfew". The local MLA claimed that the department has failed to give any befitted response when asked about the lost rice quota.
Congress MLA K. Ranjit demanded the BJP led State Government to take actions against the culprits involved in the misappropriation and to give back the allocated rice to the beneficiaries. He also announced that people of the constituency will get rice under PMGKAY stored at Chingtam Community hall, Sugnu along with rice under NFSA for the month of August within couple of days.
The local MLA informed that he has already deposited the required amount of money to the Department for procuring the rice quota meant for NFSA beneficiaries in his constituency for the month of August.
