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Imphal, 24 May ( Evening News) : Girls have outdone the boys as in previous years in this year's High School Leaving Certificate Examination. The results of High School Leaving Certificate Examination 2016 conducted by Board of Secondary Education Manipur were announced this afternoon. Sohana Laishram of Nirmalabas High School has topped the examination while Naoram Sujana has bagged the second place. Vasundhara Devi of Little Flower School Examination has stood third. The govt schools are conspicuous by their absence in the top 20. The pass percentage this year is 65.37. Pass percentage of boys is 68.69 while that of girls is 61.95. Government aided Gokul High School, Bishnupur managed to claim the 21st position among the 25 toppers. Altogether 31 thousand, 749 students appeared in the examination and 20 thousand 753 passed. Topper Sohana Laishram got 576 out of 600 marks and letter marks in all the subjects. Sohana is the daughter of Laishram Birendro and RK Praneshori of Heirangoithong Bazar. Naorem Sujana got 570 and letter marks in all the subjects. She is the daughter of Naorem Rameshor of Kakching Khunyai Leikai. Third topper Maibram Vasundhara obtained 569 and letter marks in all subjects.
Imphal, 20 May 2016 : JCILPS Students Wing strongly condemned the police action against the protestors who took part in a democratic rally on Tiddim Road this afternoon where 5 persons were injured. Speaking at a press meet held at the office of JCILPS at Konjeng Hazari Leikai, Convenor of the Students’ Wing Nandababu Oinam said time has now come to teach the govt a lesson and appealed to the people to intensify the agitation. He said people are also requested to shout slogan ‘No ILP, No Govt’ during the protest tomorrow. Nandababu however appealed to the volunteers not to give trouble to patients, media persons, people going for religious functions and students appearing in Indian Council of Agricultural Research examination scheduled for tomorrow.
Imphal, 19 May 2016 ( Evening News) : Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System, JCILPS has called for 38 hour Manipur bandh from 4 tomorrow morning to press the demand for ILP in the state. The bandh begins at 4 am of May 20 and ends at 6 pm of May 21. JCILPS Convenor Khomdram Ratan today reiterated that the lack of interest shown by the govt towards the protection of indigenous people has necessitated the bandh. Speaking to media at the JCILPS office at Sega Road Khomdram Ratan said the abolition of entry and exit pass by the centre and the failure to give assent to the 3 bills passed by Manipur Legislative Assembly indicate that the centre is not interested in protecting the indigenous people of Manipur. He maintained that the BJP govt at the Centre and Congress govt in the State are more interested in election than in protection of the indigenous communities. Ratan appealed to all to support the ILP movement.
Imphal, 17 May 2016 ( Evening News ): Manipur joins the rest of the world in observing world Hypertension day today. The day was observed on the theme Know your Number at JNIMS auditorium by Manipur Heart care society. World Hypertension Day is observed every year on May 17 to create public awareness about hypertension, its preventive measures and complications and distribute the message of maintenance of normal blood pressure among the common people. High Blood Pressure causes various complications in the body and may lead to the major risk to the heart stroke, kidney disease, eye disorders, coma or even death. As part of the observance workshop on ‘How to do it-measuring BP by automatic machine’ and ‘Know something Basic about ECG’ was held for the community leaders, interns and Junior Residents. Community leaders from Ukhrul, Chandel, Senapati and Imphal were distributed BP instrument to encourage them identify High BP patients in their communities and create more awareness. The event was attended by members of Manipur heart care society, staff and students of JNIMS. Addressing the gathering JNIMS Director, Prof, L. Deben stated that by doing regular exercise and leading healthy lifestyle one can prevent the deadly disease.
Imphal, 17 May 2016 ( Evening News ) : Four persons accused of corruption and drug trafficking by outlawed KCP-MJC today refuted the charges against them. The allegations appeared in local dailies today. Lourembam Rame from Kyamgei, Sorokhaibam Achou, Senior Assistant in MU and his wife and Khuraijam Abecha from Langthabal Mantrikhong Mayai Leikai were accused by KCP-MJC of trafficking drugs and misappropriation of fund in Manipur University. Speaking at a press meet, Sorokhaibam Achou refuted the charges levelled against them and urged the outfit to clarify exactly when and how they swindled the fund. Though the outfit asked them to come to an amicable solution within 3 days on April 28, any means of contact was given to them. Achou also added that if they were in any way found involved in drug trafficking, they are ready to accept any punishment given by the people. Mention may be made that KCP MJC had already claimed its hand in planting of bomb near a shop run by Lourembam Rame on May 15.
Imphal, 17 May 2016 ( Evening News ) : Joint Administrative Council of All Manipur Trade Unions Council, AMTUC and All Manipur Government Employees organisation, AMGEO today observed the 6th Black Day at their office at Babupara. Speaking as resource person at the event Social Scientist Dr Dhanabir Laishram opined that the people especially the workers are facing lots of hardship because govt not only in Manipur but also in every part of the country only knows how to command. He said the salary is given to govt employees for doing public service. But general public feel apprehensive and insecure to enter govt offices. Dr Dhanabir Laishram also appealed to the govt employees to not only work for salary but go extra mile for the welfare of the public. Mention may be made that JAC of AMTUC and AMGEO observes May 17 as Black day in remembrance of harassment and torture of 69 govt employees for pressing their legitimate demands in May 17, 2010.
Imphal, 16 May 2016 (Evening News) : A 3 day National Workshop on the theme ‘Information Marketing for Transformational Library User to Electronic Library User in Digital Era’ began today the Seminar Hall, NIT Manipur, Langol. Director, NIT Manipur Dr. Sarungbam Birendra, Librarian NIT Silchar, Kishorchandra Satpathy, Dean Academic, NIT Manipur Dr. Kh. Manglem, Registrar, MIT R.K. Lalit, staff and students, research scholars and faculty members took part at the inauguration of the event. Director Dr. Sarungbam Birendra said although traditional library has lots of advantages, digitisation of traditional library in this digital era is a must. Digitisation of libraries will also lighten the burden of the librarian. Director also added that the seminar is very relevant to the present age and appealed all to take the benefits of the seminar.
