Imphal, October 20 : The Imphal Head Post Office has re-opened the facility of making passports.
Now, application forms for passports can be obtained and submitted to the office.
Talking to The Sangai Express, Postal Director Som Kamei said that application forms for passports have been made available at Imphal Head Post Office at the suggestion of senior citizens after communication with the Ministry of External Affairs.
Moreover, the Post Office has also started issuing passports after tying up with the regional passport office of Guwahati.
The same made available since last month, however, does not encompass provision for passport renewal.
"There are certain technical problems to add the facility renewal here", Som Kamei said.
Claiming that Manipur is the first state in the entire North East to distribute NREGS wages through post offices, Som Kamei asserted that it would be wrong to presume that post offices would not be able to handle NREGS wages even before opening accounts.
"There is no objection in opening accounts in the 53 sub-offices and 644 branch offices of Postal Department located in Manipur", he said.
The Postal Director assured that all necessary measures would be taken up.
"If there is shortage of staff or security concerns, the same would be addressed", he added.
So far the number of accounts opened in Post Office specifically for NREGS is 5219 for Bishnupur district, 4793 for Chandel, 4083 for Churachandpur, 34,097 for Imphal East, 50,299 for Imphal West, 4399 for Senapati, 92 for Tamenglong, 62,208 for Thoubal and 400 for Ukhrul district.
Till date, Post Office has distributed more than Rs 12 crores to NREGS job card holders, Som Kamei said.
Claiming that a new initiative named Project Arrow has been envisaged with a view to provide world class postal service at Imphal head office, Som Kamei said that the project would be activated in the last week of November or the first week of December.
Moreover, Imphal Head Post Office would have direct link with the Head Post Office of New Delhi.
It is reported that Project Arrow might be launched by Union Minister of State for Communications Sachin Pilot at Imphal.
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Rescheduled hearing on PDS concludes
IMPHAL, Sept 27 : The public hearing conducted by a Central Vigilance Commitee team on PDS participated by consumers card holders representatives of FPS dealers association, NGOs (women self help group), transporters, etc which was rescheduled today was concluded this afternoon at Hotel Imphal.
It may be mention that the public hearing was scheduled for yesterday at Manipur State Guest House in the evening but due public protests alleging that the committee deliberately held the hearing in the evening in order to conclude the hearing without any substantive issues regarding the Public Distribution System (PDS) raised, it had to be rescheduled for today.
However, despite the acrimony yesterday the attendance today was aparse with only some people from Churachanpur, Bishnupur, and Imphal East and West districts attending.
Briefing media the Chairman of Central Vigilance Committee D.P. Wadhwa said that the committee has been examining all the reports which were submitted to the committee.
He said a lot of people said that there is always shortage in PDS products reaching the people.
He said in order to ensure performance the committee is going to take all the reports and submit it to the Central government. Those found derelicting thier responsibilities would be awarded punishment as per the directive of the Supreme Court.
The Zomi Economic Planning and Development Agency (ZEPADA) of churanchanpur mentioned that since 2006, the ZEPADA and other Churachandpur-civil societies have been relentlessly trying to improve PDS and in this connection, different forms of protest were held including a "mass empty-Pot rally against malfunctioning of PDS in Churachandpur".
Numerous representation have been made to appropriate authorities and because of its campaign the PDS has improved to some extent but the satisfactory performance is a distant dream still, they said.
Development agencies however maintained that allocation for Churachandpur district is only 5430.30 quintals of food grain, 182 KL of kerosene and 957 quintals of sugar and as per record available with the district FCS department, 9678 BPL families and 5836 AAY card holders are enlisted as PDS beneficiaries which are only 22.75 percent abd 13.71 percent respectively of 42538 households in the district and the district monthly allocation of sugar is only 2 kgs per family.
The agency also suggested the committee that additional allocation of food grain needs to be made for Churachanpur District and to fresh BPL census need to be conducted immediately in order to include all deserving landless tribals residing in the hilly terrain under BPL category which will ensure food security.
Later, the Chairman of the committee gave assurance to the development agency to inquire about the issue by submitting the report to the central government and take necessary action against the agencies and other concern authorities.
The Central Vigilance Committee on Public Distribution System members head by Justice D.P. Wadhwa arrived Imphal yesterday in order to study targeted PDS in Manipur.
It may be mention that the public hearing was scheduled for yesterday at Manipur State Guest House in the evening but due public protests alleging that the committee deliberately held the hearing in the evening in order to conclude the hearing without any substantive issues regarding the Public Distribution System (PDS) raised, it had to be rescheduled for today.
However, despite the acrimony yesterday the attendance today was aparse with only some people from Churachanpur, Bishnupur, and Imphal East and West districts attending.
Briefing media the Chairman of Central Vigilance Committee D.P. Wadhwa said that the committee has been examining all the reports which were submitted to the committee.
He said a lot of people said that there is always shortage in PDS products reaching the people.
He said in order to ensure performance the committee is going to take all the reports and submit it to the Central government. Those found derelicting thier responsibilities would be awarded punishment as per the directive of the Supreme Court.
The Zomi Economic Planning and Development Agency (ZEPADA) of churanchanpur mentioned that since 2006, the ZEPADA and other Churachandpur-civil societies have been relentlessly trying to improve PDS and in this connection, different forms of protest were held including a "mass empty-Pot rally against malfunctioning of PDS in Churachandpur".
Numerous representation have been made to appropriate authorities and because of its campaign the PDS has improved to some extent but the satisfactory performance is a distant dream still, they said.
Development agencies however maintained that allocation for Churachandpur district is only 5430.30 quintals of food grain, 182 KL of kerosene and 957 quintals of sugar and as per record available with the district FCS department, 9678 BPL families and 5836 AAY card holders are enlisted as PDS beneficiaries which are only 22.75 percent abd 13.71 percent respectively of 42538 households in the district and the district monthly allocation of sugar is only 2 kgs per family.
The agency also suggested the committee that additional allocation of food grain needs to be made for Churachanpur District and to fresh BPL census need to be conducted immediately in order to include all deserving landless tribals residing in the hilly terrain under BPL category which will ensure food security.
Later, the Chairman of the committee gave assurance to the development agency to inquire about the issue by submitting the report to the central government and take necessary action against the agencies and other concern authorities.
The Central Vigilance Committee on Public Distribution System members head by Justice D.P. Wadhwa arrived Imphal yesterday in order to study targeted PDS in Manipur.
PDS public hearing adjurned amidst heated protests
Imphal, Sept 26 : A Public Hearing with consumers (card holders), representatives of FDS dealers association, NGOs (Women Self Help Group), transporters and etc which was organized by Central Vigilance Committee on Public Distribution System (PDS) today at Manipur State Guest House concluded somewhat on a pessimistic note.
The audience publicly charged the committee of intentionally holding the hearing in the evening so that the people did not have the time to come up with substantive questions regarding the PDS.
They alleged that the organisers would certainly be aware that people residing in the far flung areas would have difficulty travelling in the evening.
The concern however was put at rest with the committee agreeing to make amends by rescheduling the same hearing tomorrow morning at Hotel Imphal in the interest of people.
Earlier denying the allegation of deliberate manipulation of time, Committee Chairman Justice D.P. Wadhwa said that it was not intentional. He said the committee does not have any hidden agenda in its present campaign.
It may be recalled, the committee is headed by Justice D.P. Wadhwa, as chairman, Dayan Krishnan, Head of the Legal Team, Meenakshi Chauhan, Maomi Chandra and Shohit Choudhary, members.
The team is on a visit to the state to study targeted PDS in Manipur. The committee arrived today at Imphal by the afternoon flight and after arriving at the Imphal airport directly proceed to meet with chief secretary, principal secretary, department of FCS and other concerned officers and regional head of FCI at Manipur secretariat, Imphal.
Later they held a public hearing at Manipur State Guest House at Sanjenthong.
The Public hearing was attended by various representatives, presidents of each and every locality of the state and NGOs who come up with several question regarding the irregularities of PDS to the public in their localities in particular and to the entire state in general.
President of Luwang Consumer Club from Imphal East area maintained that the consumers in his locality do not get sufficient rice for a long time and on 19 percent of the commodity was distributed against the stipulated 35 percent each consumer is entitled.
He further noted the locality also does not get the exact amount of kerosene when it was distributed to the people, when 4 litres of Kerosene should be distribute they only get 2 litres.
He also revealed that the club receive around 30 to 40 complaints lodged by the consumers of the locality. He requested the committee to look into the matter and help the people especially those living Below the Poverty Line.
Another woman from Khongjom Sapam Mayai Leikai stressed that it is due to the negligence and weakness of the state government that the people of the state are facing various forms of problems with regard to the PDS.
Such problems have been endemic for a long time. In fact they are today a new tradition of governance.
She said it is the high time the committee did the needful to address these issues earnestly.
The audience publicly charged the committee of intentionally holding the hearing in the evening so that the people did not have the time to come up with substantive questions regarding the PDS.
They alleged that the organisers would certainly be aware that people residing in the far flung areas would have difficulty travelling in the evening.
The concern however was put at rest with the committee agreeing to make amends by rescheduling the same hearing tomorrow morning at Hotel Imphal in the interest of people.
Earlier denying the allegation of deliberate manipulation of time, Committee Chairman Justice D.P. Wadhwa said that it was not intentional. He said the committee does not have any hidden agenda in its present campaign.
It may be recalled, the committee is headed by Justice D.P. Wadhwa, as chairman, Dayan Krishnan, Head of the Legal Team, Meenakshi Chauhan, Maomi Chandra and Shohit Choudhary, members.
The team is on a visit to the state to study targeted PDS in Manipur. The committee arrived today at Imphal by the afternoon flight and after arriving at the Imphal airport directly proceed to meet with chief secretary, principal secretary, department of FCS and other concerned officers and regional head of FCI at Manipur secretariat, Imphal.
Later they held a public hearing at Manipur State Guest House at Sanjenthong.
The Public hearing was attended by various representatives, presidents of each and every locality of the state and NGOs who come up with several question regarding the irregularities of PDS to the public in their localities in particular and to the entire state in general.
President of Luwang Consumer Club from Imphal East area maintained that the consumers in his locality do not get sufficient rice for a long time and on 19 percent of the commodity was distributed against the stipulated 35 percent each consumer is entitled.
He further noted the locality also does not get the exact amount of kerosene when it was distributed to the people, when 4 litres of Kerosene should be distribute they only get 2 litres.
He also revealed that the club receive around 30 to 40 complaints lodged by the consumers of the locality. He requested the committee to look into the matter and help the people especially those living Below the Poverty Line.
Another woman from Khongjom Sapam Mayai Leikai stressed that it is due to the negligence and weakness of the state government that the people of the state are facing various forms of problems with regard to the PDS.
Such problems have been endemic for a long time. In fact they are today a new tradition of governance.
She said it is the high time the committee did the needful to address these issues earnestly.
Women lead movement against human right violations in Imphal
IMPHAL - Women here took out a torch rally intensifying movement against the human right violations allegedly by security personnel.
Apunba Lup, an umbrella organization of local groups, has been spearheading the agitation demanding removal of state Chief Minister Okram Ibobi, and punishment to the involved commandos.
Protesters alleged that police personnel used tear gas shells, rubber bullets, mock bombs, batons and firearms to suppress the mass movement.
“What people want is that if government doesn’t take any action then we will participate in the mass movement led by Apunba Lup ceaselessly. If we don’t support this movement, then all women here would become widows. So, we have to go forward with the movement with courage,” said Ibemhal Devi, a protestor.
The mass movement has intensified since September 22. Several rallies have been conducted in all the districts of the state and effigies are regularly burnt.
Manipur has been on the boil since the killing of a pregnant woman and a suspected militant in a shootout on July 23 near the building of the state legislature in Imphal. Five others were injured in the shootout.
Protestors in the state are demanding stringent action against the police commandos allegedly involved in the shootout, which they have branded as a ‘fake encounter’.
Apunba Lup, an umbrella organization of local groups, has been spearheading the agitation demanding removal of state Chief Minister Okram Ibobi, and punishment to the involved commandos.
Protesters alleged that police personnel used tear gas shells, rubber bullets, mock bombs, batons and firearms to suppress the mass movement.
“What people want is that if government doesn’t take any action then we will participate in the mass movement led by Apunba Lup ceaselessly. If we don’t support this movement, then all women here would become widows. So, we have to go forward with the movement with courage,” said Ibemhal Devi, a protestor.
The mass movement has intensified since September 22. Several rallies have been conducted in all the districts of the state and effigies are regularly burnt.
Manipur has been on the boil since the killing of a pregnant woman and a suspected militant in a shootout on July 23 near the building of the state legislature in Imphal. Five others were injured in the shootout.
Protestors in the state are demanding stringent action against the police commandos allegedly involved in the shootout, which they have branded as a ‘fake encounter’.
Pineapple queen contest
Imphal, July 21 : As a part of promotional campaign and to harness the talent of young girls of Manipur, the Manipur Pineapple Festival Committee is organising the prestigious Manipur Pineapple Queen Contest on August 21, 2009 at Khousabung DCC Headquarters, Churachandpur, as a part of the forthcoming State Level Manipur Pineapple Festival, 2009, according to a statement issued by the secretary of MPFC.
Aspiring contestants between the ages of 15-25 years may collect contestant forms at any of the counters given: Film Care, Yaiskul, Imphal (9862577217); Machaleima Telecommunication (Boyai PCO), Moirang Lamkhai, 03879-262498; and Songbul News Agency, Thangzam Road, Churachandpur.
The last date of submission of form is August 5, it added.
Aspiring contestants between the ages of 15-25 years may collect contestant forms at any of the counters given: Film Care, Yaiskul, Imphal (9862577217); Machaleima Telecommunication (Boyai PCO), Moirang Lamkhai, 03879-262498; and Songbul News Agency, Thangzam Road, Churachandpur.
The last date of submission of form is August 5, it added.
BJP workers abducted in commando vehicle
Imphal, May 19 : Barely three weeks after the reports of involvement of commando personnel in abduction of one Megha, miscreants using a police commando vehicle on 16th May allegedly abducted two workers of the BJP.
The abducted persons were Loitongbam Satish alias Tomba, son of Sarat of Singjamei Oinam Thingel Leikai and Pebam Gunindro alias Peba, 45, son of late Ibomcha of Haobam Marak Keisampat.
In a press conference today family members of the abducted persons disclosed that Satish was a worker of the BJP while Gunindro was the secretary of the BJP as well as an ex-candidate of the party. They said that they were abducted around 2.30 pm from Ukhrul-Imphal road near the Sajiwa Jail whiel they were returning after meeting Karunkanta who is said to be the brother of Satish presently lodged in the Jail under NSA, along with an Activa bearing registration No. MNO1Q-3456. The vehicle belongs to Mayang-lambam Sanaton, 32, of Chingabam Irom Leirak.
Ranjita and Babita, wives of the victims revealed that they also lodged a complaint regarding the abduction at the Hiengang police station on May 17 for necessary investigation. The victims’ wives further revealed that thinking that they may be engaged in election work as the day was counting day they called up Satish later in the night but found his phone switched off. They asserted that the incident only came to light after they went out to search for the victims at Sajiwa Jail.
Demanding clarification they appealed to the perpetrators to safely release them for the sake of their children.
Meanwhile, the local club, Eikhoigi Club, demanded clarification for the abduction of Satish and Gunindro failing which they along with the family would launch agitations, it said.
The abducted persons were Loitongbam Satish alias Tomba, son of Sarat of Singjamei Oinam Thingel Leikai and Pebam Gunindro alias Peba, 45, son of late Ibomcha of Haobam Marak Keisampat.
In a press conference today family members of the abducted persons disclosed that Satish was a worker of the BJP while Gunindro was the secretary of the BJP as well as an ex-candidate of the party. They said that they were abducted around 2.30 pm from Ukhrul-Imphal road near the Sajiwa Jail whiel they were returning after meeting Karunkanta who is said to be the brother of Satish presently lodged in the Jail under NSA, along with an Activa bearing registration No. MNO1Q-3456. The vehicle belongs to Mayang-lambam Sanaton, 32, of Chingabam Irom Leirak.
Ranjita and Babita, wives of the victims revealed that they also lodged a complaint regarding the abduction at the Hiengang police station on May 17 for necessary investigation. The victims’ wives further revealed that thinking that they may be engaged in election work as the day was counting day they called up Satish later in the night but found his phone switched off. They asserted that the incident only came to light after they went out to search for the victims at Sajiwa Jail.
Demanding clarification they appealed to the perpetrators to safely release them for the sake of their children.
Meanwhile, the local club, Eikhoigi Club, demanded clarification for the abduction of Satish and Gunindro failing which they along with the family would launch agitations, it said.
Several hurt in bomb attack in Imphal
IMPHAL, Mar 31 : A bomb was hurled at a grocery shop by unknown gunmen at Mayang Imphal bazar, under Mayang Imphal police station, resulting in injuries to several people present at the shop.
The injured were rushed to the RIMS hospital.
The incident took place this evening around 7 pm. According to a source the incident happened when two persons came and hurled a bomb inside the grocery shop owned by one Sharat. The bomb was thrown out of the shop by his daughter Preety and exploded thereafter resulting in injuries to several people.
The injured persons were identified as Maibam Preeti of Mayang Imphal bazar, Laishram Mikoibi, 50, of Mayang Imphal bazar, Moirangthem Amo, 50, son of Bir Singh of Mayang Imphal Thongkhong, Laishram Devan, 42, son of late Yaima of Mayang Imphal bazar.
Regarding the incident, Kh Ratan, MLA of their constituency said that it was very unfortunate that innocents were becoming victims of the armed persons and also warned at the same time that the people would turn against such armed persons if they continued such activities in future.
The injured were rushed to the RIMS hospital.
The incident took place this evening around 7 pm. According to a source the incident happened when two persons came and hurled a bomb inside the grocery shop owned by one Sharat. The bomb was thrown out of the shop by his daughter Preety and exploded thereafter resulting in injuries to several people.
The injured persons were identified as Maibam Preeti of Mayang Imphal bazar, Laishram Mikoibi, 50, of Mayang Imphal bazar, Moirangthem Amo, 50, son of Bir Singh of Mayang Imphal Thongkhong, Laishram Devan, 42, son of late Yaima of Mayang Imphal bazar.
Regarding the incident, Kh Ratan, MLA of their constituency said that it was very unfortunate that innocents were becoming victims of the armed persons and also warned at the same time that the people would turn against such armed persons if they continued such activities in future.
Curfew in Manipur relaxed for twelve hours
Manipur, Feb 25 With a further improvement in the law and order situation in Manipur, curfew was relaxed for twelve hours from 6 a.m. on Wednesday morning.
Meanwhile, the local civil society organisations have urged the state government to pressurise the National Socialist Council of Nagaland(Isaac-Muivah - NSCN (IM) to hand over the killers of the three government officials.The Joint Action Committee (JAC) had imposed an indefinite strike on February 19 against the murder of three state government employees in Ukhrul district by some unknown miscreants.
State Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh on February 20, met leaders of the JAC who submitted a charter of demands to him including immediate prosecution of the former Deputy Commissioner of Ukhrul region and the arrest of culprits.
The JAC has held the NSCN (IM) responsible for the killing of the employees.
However, in a statement, the NSCN (IM) denied their link to the murder.
Market complex in Imphal East district
Imphal, February 17 : The State Government has initiated plans to construct a market complex in Imphal East district.
The Government is planning to build the market complex at Nongmeibung where the Raja Dumbra High School stands today.
Earlier, the State Government was planning to build an Air Hostess Academy at the same site.
A meeting presided by Chief Minister O Ibobi was held today at his office today.
The meeting attended by Industries Minister Y Erabot, Deputy Chairman of State Planning Board E Kunjakeshore and officials of Town Planning Board discussed the construction of a new market complex.
The meeting deliberated on demolishing the Raja Dumbra High School building to construct a market complex at its compound under the Jawaharlal Nehru Urban Renewal Mission.
It was noted that the proposed market complex would benefit people of Kshetrigao and Yaiskul Assembly segments particularly in the field of commercial activities.
Moreover, it would be able to bring noticeable development in the surrounding area.
Taking into account the congestion in Pureiromba market, lack of parking space, frequent fairs at Hatta Kangjeibung and the annual Kang procession in addition to the upcoming cultural complex which would make the area all the more congested, the meeting deliberated on keeping the area vacant.
The Government is planning to build the market complex at Nongmeibung where the Raja Dumbra High School stands today.
Earlier, the State Government was planning to build an Air Hostess Academy at the same site.
A meeting presided by Chief Minister O Ibobi was held today at his office today.
The meeting attended by Industries Minister Y Erabot, Deputy Chairman of State Planning Board E Kunjakeshore and officials of Town Planning Board discussed the construction of a new market complex.
The meeting deliberated on demolishing the Raja Dumbra High School building to construct a market complex at its compound under the Jawaharlal Nehru Urban Renewal Mission.
It was noted that the proposed market complex would benefit people of Kshetrigao and Yaiskul Assembly segments particularly in the field of commercial activities.
Moreover, it would be able to bring noticeable development in the surrounding area.
Taking into account the congestion in Pureiromba market, lack of parking space, frequent fairs at Hatta Kangjeibung and the annual Kang procession in addition to the upcoming cultural complex which would make the area all the more congested, the meeting deliberated on keeping the area vacant.
Disease breeding drains haunt Imphal
Imphal, February 9 : Contrary to drainage system in human settlement zones conceptualised as a way to wash away waste materials that would enable citizens live a healthy life the very system, if we can call it a sytem, in the capital city, according to many, has turned into a breeding ground for diseases.
A random survey conducted by The Sangai Express as part of 'My City, My Life', stumbled upon almost the entire drains in the city areas clogged and prone to disease outbreaks thereby endangering the citizens.
Some outstanding reasons pointed out by those associated with the issue on why the drainage system of the capital city remain a failed case include clogging, similar level of drains compared to road surface and absolute absence of initiative to dredge the river beds where water-waste combination can easily flow into.
A random survey conducted by The Sangai Express as part of 'My City, My Life', stumbled upon almost the entire drains in the city areas clogged and prone to disease outbreaks thereby endangering the citizens.
Some outstanding reasons pointed out by those associated with the issue on why the drainage system of the capital city remain a failed case include clogging, similar level of drains compared to road surface and absolute absence of initiative to dredge the river beds where water-waste combination can easily flow into.
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Encroachment upon natural waterways is another important deterrent hampering smooth draining of wastes, they pointed out.
The capital city divided into 27 municipal wards annually witnesses inundation at the slightest drizzle with the citizens the ultimate sufferers not only in wadding through the water-logged roads but having to endure seasonal outbreak of diseases.
It is a common sight rather than an exception that the drainage systems in the entire Imphal Municipal Council area remain under murky water with construction works of the system reduced to an eyewash as such an initiative remain incomplete.
Frankly speaking certain portions of drainage system in a particular locality are constructed with a tell-tale sign of the contractor concerned being the only beneficiary as the water-waste flow is stagnant due to incomplete connectivity to the main drain.
Here, the Government is not the lone defaulter as the citizens too seem to remain indifferent regarding importance of drains to keep away potential disease onslaught as drains are considered to be waste dumping sites.
It should not be lost on the part of the citizens that water pipes are laid along or close to drains.
Commenting on the issue, Ward No-4 Councillor Manoharmayum Bimolchandra, a resident of Nagamapal Singjubung Leirak expressed outrage at the sight of drains being clogged with plastic wastes (polythene bags/pouch) and strongly advocated awareness among the citizens for collection and dumping away the menace at a proper place.
pointing out that level of drains are deeper than that of streams/rivers consequently preventing flow of wastes, the Councillor also suggested regular dredging of river beds which was a common exercise during the rule of kings.
He also warned of dangers posed by clogged drains with the reference that pipes for drinking water are laid along the local drain.
Sharing his views, ward No-14 Councillor Haobam Santosh not only lamented absence of well defined steps to construct and maintain drainage system of a locality but also regretted lack of aptitude of heavy vehicle operators who ignore the fact that local drains are susceptible to damage when narrow lanes are trampled upon.
Expressing that community servicing is an inevitable apparatus for proper maintenance of a locality's drainage system rather than wait for Government initiative, Santosh said pre-monsoon cleansing of drains would go a long way in preventing disease outbreaks.
Significantly, Th Bijen, who is the Implementation Committee Convenor of Imphal Municipal Council overseeing works being taken up under the Ministry of urban Development's Jawaharlal Nehru Urban Renewable Mission conceded that drainage system in and around the capital city requires immediate attention as they are in a highly deplorable condition.
Noting that drain construction works in the past were carried without proper planning or taking into account the city structure and ways to drain out excess wastes with water, he attributed such lack of foresight as the chief factor for failure of drainage system and frequent inundation of localities.
Striking a positive posture, the Convenor confided of a five member team of Hyderabad-based National Consultancy for Planning and Engineering of conducting a survey since january 7 to realign the Imphal drainage systems in order to ensure existence of a functional system.
Awakening the citizens that Kongba, Nambul and Imphal rivers are the main waterways that used to carry away waste materials from Imphal areas, Bijen urged the people to inculcate civic sense and contribute their mite in saving the capital city.
Highlighting health hazards posed to the citizens due to clogging of drains, Additional Director (Public Health) of the State's Health Department Dr Bhubonchandra iterated that stagnant drains become breeding ground for mosquitoes and flies.
Buzzing of mosquitoes even during winter months which had been a common phenomenon for the last many years is an example of Imphal area drains remaining clogged, he explained.
Cautioning that citizens would continue to suffer in case the drainage system remain in the same perilous condition, Dr Bhubonchandra elaborated that with most water pipes laid near or along drains there is high possible of germ infected water seeping into leaked pipes through which drinking water are carried.
Consumption of contaminated water causes diseases such as hepatitis, typhoid, malaria, diarrhoea, infection of eyes etc.
Haphazard parking lots add to the confusion that is Imphal
The Sangai Express
A survey conducted by The Sangai Express as part of its weekly story "My City, My Life" revealed that there is no planning involved in opening parking lots and the few designated parking lots have come up haphazardly across Imphal.
Thanks to the many developmental projects taken up presently in Imphal, parking lots for light commercial vehicles have been set up without any thoughts and planning.
Almost all the parking lots have come up as temporary measures without any eye on the future adding to the traffic chaos and confusion.
The Traffic Regulation and Parking Committee set up by the Government has been lying in a state of comatose for years.
At the moment temporary parking lots for light commercial vehicles have been set up along the eastern side of Wahengbam Leikai, eastern side and western side of Nagamapal and at the eastern side of Johnstone Higher Secondary School and GM Hall.
With the parking lots set up in such a haphazard manner, it has added to the traffic chaos and confusion.
All the parking lots mentioned above are located in extremely crowded areas where traffic is heavy.
The parking lot on the eastern side of Johnstone Higher Secondary School and GM Hall is on NH-39 .
At these places where parking lots have come up it is not an uncommon sight to see frustrated traffic cops banging the commercial vehicles whenever there is traffic violation.
Speaking to The Sangai Express DSP of Traffic police, Manimohan said that the traffic lots have been opened at these spots as temporary measures because of the ongoing developmental works at Imphal city.
The ongoing works at Imphal include the digging up of roads for the Sewerage Project, sketching lane dividers, said the DSP adding that till date, the PWD has not been able to draw any zebra crossing.
Home Guard personnel are being utilised to control traffic, said the DSP and added that though not well trained, they are dispensing an invaluable service amid the dust and slush.
This should be appreciated by the public, he opined.
Stating that the traffic police lack many basic necessities, the DSP said there is no changing room for the male traffic cops, they are not well trained and are burdened by lack of man power.
Double parking is not allowed in Paona bazar and Thangal bazar, said the official and added that since the Traffic police do not have the space to they cannot tow away the vehicles which violate parking norms.
As such the traffic cops have to confiscate the documents of the vehicles.
If the vehicles can be towed away and taken to a designated place, it would be more effective, said the DSP.
VIPs zooming in the city area with their sirens on has also added to the traffic nuisance as well as the race by the commercial vehicles to pick up or drop passengers.
As such incidents of road mishaps have been on the rise in the last few years.
An auto driver while talking to The Sangai Express near GM Hall, said that double parking is prohibited at the parking lot.
However since there is no place for them to stop and drop the passengers, they are constrained to halt their vehicles on the road, for which they get penalised.
Clearly it is a lost case for the common people at the moment.
Imphal, February 2: It is a universally accepted norm that each capital of a country or a State should have a character of its own and this character reflects the attitude and mindset of the rulers and the ruled.
Imphal being the capital of Manipur is not an exception to this universally accepted norm but the character that epitomises this capital is not exactly flattering.
A drive through any road in Imphal is a vivid example of the all round chaos and confusion that have become synonymous with the State and the capital of Manipur. Traffic snarls may be accepted as part of urban nuisance, but what makes matter all that more unacceptable is the fact that the traffic jam and the chock-a-bloc roads that one sees every day is due chiefly not to the increasing number of motor vehicles, but due to the lack of planning or management by the powers that be.
Imphal being the capital of Manipur is not an exception to this universally accepted norm but the character that epitomises this capital is not exactly flattering.
A drive through any road in Imphal is a vivid example of the all round chaos and confusion that have become synonymous with the State and the capital of Manipur. Traffic snarls may be accepted as part of urban nuisance, but what makes matter all that more unacceptable is the fact that the traffic jam and the chock-a-bloc roads that one sees every day is due chiefly not to the increasing number of motor vehicles, but due to the lack of planning or management by the powers that be.
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A survey conducted by The Sangai Express as part of its weekly story "My City, My Life" revealed that there is no planning involved in opening parking lots and the few designated parking lots have come up haphazardly across Imphal.
Thanks to the many developmental projects taken up presently in Imphal, parking lots for light commercial vehicles have been set up without any thoughts and planning.
Almost all the parking lots have come up as temporary measures without any eye on the future adding to the traffic chaos and confusion.
The Traffic Regulation and Parking Committee set up by the Government has been lying in a state of comatose for years.
At the moment temporary parking lots for light commercial vehicles have been set up along the eastern side of Wahengbam Leikai, eastern side and western side of Nagamapal and at the eastern side of Johnstone Higher Secondary School and GM Hall.
With the parking lots set up in such a haphazard manner, it has added to the traffic chaos and confusion.
All the parking lots mentioned above are located in extremely crowded areas where traffic is heavy.
The parking lot on the eastern side of Johnstone Higher Secondary School and GM Hall is on NH-39 .
At these places where parking lots have come up it is not an uncommon sight to see frustrated traffic cops banging the commercial vehicles whenever there is traffic violation.
Speaking to The Sangai Express DSP of Traffic police, Manimohan said that the traffic lots have been opened at these spots as temporary measures because of the ongoing developmental works at Imphal city.
The ongoing works at Imphal include the digging up of roads for the Sewerage Project, sketching lane dividers, said the DSP adding that till date, the PWD has not been able to draw any zebra crossing.
Home Guard personnel are being utilised to control traffic, said the DSP and added that though not well trained, they are dispensing an invaluable service amid the dust and slush.
This should be appreciated by the public, he opined.
Stating that the traffic police lack many basic necessities, the DSP said there is no changing room for the male traffic cops, they are not well trained and are burdened by lack of man power.
Double parking is not allowed in Paona bazar and Thangal bazar, said the official and added that since the Traffic police do not have the space to they cannot tow away the vehicles which violate parking norms.
As such the traffic cops have to confiscate the documents of the vehicles.
If the vehicles can be towed away and taken to a designated place, it would be more effective, said the DSP.
VIPs zooming in the city area with their sirens on has also added to the traffic nuisance as well as the race by the commercial vehicles to pick up or drop passengers.
As such incidents of road mishaps have been on the rise in the last few years.
An auto driver while talking to The Sangai Express near GM Hall, said that double parking is prohibited at the parking lot.
However since there is no place for them to stop and drop the passengers, they are constrained to halt their vehicles on the road, for which they get penalised.
Clearly it is a lost case for the common people at the moment.
Security forces` alleged role in ransom case condemned
IMPHAL, Jan 22 : The torture and arbitary detention of Elangbam Toto of the Hiro Hito track suit shop at Keisamthong by suspected Assam Rifles men on January 17 is an instance of human rights violations by state actors and it is shocking that the victim was released after he gave an assurance to pay Rs. 1.5 lakhs to the camouflaged personnel, the Human Rights Initiative has said in a release.
Such incidents were terrorizing the minds of the people and are condemned by the HRI strongly, it added.
The incident is a blunt example of impunity with which human rights violators are allowed to go scot free no matter what their crimes. State actors are involved in making money taking advantage of the insurgency issue in Manipur over the last few years, it said.
The situation is so alarming that for only some financial reasons, right to life of Manipuris are held to ransom anytime and anywhere. It has directly hit the backbone of the young entrepreneurs, it observed.
The authorities should institute a judicial inquiry in time to show respect to the Article 21 of the Indian Constitution pertaining to right to life and to end the military/police phobia.
Such incidents were terrorizing the minds of the people and are condemned by the HRI strongly, it added.
The incident is a blunt example of impunity with which human rights violators are allowed to go scot free no matter what their crimes. State actors are involved in making money taking advantage of the insurgency issue in Manipur over the last few years, it said.
The situation is so alarming that for only some financial reasons, right to life of Manipuris are held to ransom anytime and anywhere. It has directly hit the backbone of the young entrepreneurs, it observed.
The authorities should institute a judicial inquiry in time to show respect to the Article 21 of the Indian Constitution pertaining to right to life and to end the military/police phobia.
Indian Express group honours Dr. Kh Palin
IMPHAL, Jan 18 : The chairman cum managing director of Shija Hospitals and Research Institute at Langol in Imphal has been adjudged among the top 50 prolific doctor-entrepreneurs who have set a trend for providing quality healthcare in the state. The recognition has been conferred by the Express Healthcare Management, a publication of the Indian Express group in its January 2009 edition.
With this latest recognition Dr. Palin has come in the league of doctors like Dr. Naresh Trehan, the chairman of the Mediciti Gurgaon. Dr. Pratap C Reddy, founder chairman of the Apollo Group Hospitals, Dr. Devi Shetty, chairman of the Narayana Hrudayalaya Pvt Ltd, Bangalore, Dr. Arvind Lal, chairman and MD of Dr. Lal Pathlabs Private Limited, and Dr. Sengamedu Srinivasa Badrinath, chairman emeritus of the Sankara Nethralaya.
Dr. Palin was acknowledged with the title "The glorious leader of Manipur" with the excerpt, "Despite the turbulence in Manipur, he successfully manages to run the largest private hospital in Imphal - Shija Hospitals."
With this latest recognition Dr. Palin has come in the league of doctors like Dr. Naresh Trehan, the chairman of the Mediciti Gurgaon. Dr. Pratap C Reddy, founder chairman of the Apollo Group Hospitals, Dr. Devi Shetty, chairman of the Narayana Hrudayalaya Pvt Ltd, Bangalore, Dr. Arvind Lal, chairman and MD of Dr. Lal Pathlabs Private Limited, and Dr. Sengamedu Srinivasa Badrinath, chairman emeritus of the Sankara Nethralaya.
Dr. Palin was acknowledged with the title "The glorious leader of Manipur" with the excerpt, "Despite the turbulence in Manipur, he successfully manages to run the largest private hospital in Imphal - Shija Hospitals."
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