Imphal, July 19 : Manipur continues to suffer from fuel crisis with petrol stock running thin, forcing the state government to resort to rationing of supplies.
An official source said inspection of the present stock of petrol by the department this morning found that it would last for only eight days while there was no problem with diesel.
“After assessing the present stock, we have decided to ration petrol to retail outlets daily from tomorrow. There is no problem with diesel,” the source said.
The July 6 blockade on Manipur vehicles by Southern Angami Youth Organisation in Kohima along Imphal-Dimapur highway had depleted the fuel supply to Manipur.
The organisation was protesting the stealing of a Nagaland vehicle in Manipur by four persons.
The blockade was lifted only after the Manipur government handed over the stolen vehicle and two accused to Nagaland police. The blockade was suspended on July 14.
The source said normal supply could not be provided to the retail outlets as the stock was inadequate.
The collection of fuel from Assam by tankers with security escorts resumed only on Monday. The tankers came daily but could not restore normal supply, the source said.
In addition to this, the United Naga Council (UNC), the apex body of Nagas in Manipur, has decided to go ahead with its 96-hour national highway blockade from July 23 midnight.
The UNC announced the blockade to put pressure on both the Union home ministry and the state government to resume talks on its demand for an alternative administrative arrangement for Nagas living in Manipur.
Three rounds of talks were held on the demand and despite repeated representations by the UNC and the committee for alternative arrangement, a body of Nagas, no response came from the Centre.
Today, only a few pumps continued to supply petrol to consumers while some pumps in Imphal were closed as stocks ran out. Panic-buying by car owners made matters worse, an official source said.
Long queues of two-wheelers and four-wheelers could be seen before the fuel pumps today while petrol was being sold at Rs 110 per litre in black market in and around Imphal city today.
Ex-Manipur CM W Nipamacha Singh dead
Former Manipur Chief Minister Wahengbam Nipamacha Singh on Tuesday
passed away after a brief illness, family sources said. He was 82.
Elected five times to the assembly from Wangoi in Imphal West district, Singh was a State Minister (1977-79) and later became the Assembly speaker in 1995.
Singh was the CM from 1997 to 2001 of the United Front Government led by his party, Manipur State Congress Party. After completing his masters’ degree (education) and teaching at the prestigious Johnstone Higher Secondary School here, Singh had joined active politics as a member of Indian National Congress in 1971.
The cremation would take place at his native village Wangoi, 35 km from here, this evening, the sources said.
Elected five times to the assembly from Wangoi in Imphal West district, Singh was a State Minister (1977-79) and later became the Assembly speaker in 1995.
Singh was the CM from 1997 to 2001 of the United Front Government led by his party, Manipur State Congress Party. After completing his masters’ degree (education) and teaching at the prestigious Johnstone Higher Secondary School here, Singh had joined active politics as a member of Indian National Congress in 1971.
The cremation would take place at his native village Wangoi, 35 km from here, this evening, the sources said.
Laishram Priyankanta, Manipur's rising star
Imphal, July 29 : Manipur, which has over the years produced many talented persons, has added another feather to its cap through Laishram Priyankanta, a 15-year-old film director, who currently studies in class 9.
Priyankanta has already directed three short films. The amazing thing is that these movies were shot not a professional camera but a mobile phone.
He himself writes scripts, shoots and edits the film and adds the music. And all this is done without any help from any experts.
Laishram has not been trained under any director. It is his determination to follow his passion that prompted him to learn and excel at filmmaking.
His first film Lamuknarure was screened in 2009. The crew for the film was his friends and family members.
His work has gained recognition in Manipur and he has received certificates of appreciation from many organizations.
"When I was in class III, I watched the entire making of a film at my uncle''s house. It inspired me a lot and gave me the feeling to produce one of my own," said Priyakanta .
''I want to produce a film on what is happening in our society. I want to focus more on children. So I am writing a script on that," he added.
"Priyakanta is very talented. Even though he is very young the way he directed us was very professional. He knows how to direct and how to act. His work is really professional and amazing," said Tathoi, Priyakanta relative.
" I was so happy after his film was released. I was really excited to see it. I am really happy to see my son''s work," said Priyakanta''s father
Youth like Priyakanta are brand ambassadors for change that can take place in the Manipur and are a source of inspiration for many.
Priyankanta has already directed three short films. The amazing thing is that these movies were shot not a professional camera but a mobile phone.
He himself writes scripts, shoots and edits the film and adds the music. And all this is done without any help from any experts.
Laishram has not been trained under any director. It is his determination to follow his passion that prompted him to learn and excel at filmmaking.
His first film Lamuknarure was screened in 2009. The crew for the film was his friends and family members.
His work has gained recognition in Manipur and he has received certificates of appreciation from many organizations.
"When I was in class III, I watched the entire making of a film at my uncle''s house. It inspired me a lot and gave me the feeling to produce one of my own," said Priyakanta .
''I want to produce a film on what is happening in our society. I want to focus more on children. So I am writing a script on that," he added.
"Priyakanta is very talented. Even though he is very young the way he directed us was very professional. He knows how to direct and how to act. His work is really professional and amazing," said Tathoi, Priyakanta relative.
" I was so happy after his film was released. I was really excited to see it. I am really happy to see my son''s work," said Priyakanta''s father
Youth like Priyakanta are brand ambassadors for change that can take place in the Manipur and are a source of inspiration for many.
Sadar Hills committee calls economic blockade
Imphal, Jul 29 : The Sadar Hills District Demand Committee (SHDDC) has announced to impose economic blockade on the two national highways of Manipur from July 31.
It will continue till August 31 and may be extended if committe's demands are not met, a statement said today.
The Committee is demanding a full-fledged revenue district status for Sadar hills, which is now under Senapati district.
The Sadar Hills are dominated by people belonging to Kuki tribe.
The Manipur government was earlier to declare it into a full- fledged district but was stopped after objections from certain community.
District status related stir were also witnessed at Ukhrul and Jiribam areas. The state has nine districts now.
It will continue till August 31 and may be extended if committe's demands are not met, a statement said today.
The Committee is demanding a full-fledged revenue district status for Sadar hills, which is now under Senapati district.
The Sadar Hills are dominated by people belonging to Kuki tribe.
The Manipur government was earlier to declare it into a full- fledged district but was stopped after objections from certain community.
District status related stir were also witnessed at Ukhrul and Jiribam areas. The state has nine districts now.
Floods cause havoc in Manipur
Imphal, July 29 : Due to incessant rains in Manipur, water is flowing above the danger level in most rivers and some parts of the state are flooded.
Rising waters of Lilong, Nambul, Waisel Maril, Chakpi and Thoubal River crossed the embankment and flooded some parts of the Imphal city.
Flood waters have not only made commuting difficult but have also entered people''s homes in areas like Uripok, Lamphelpat, Lamsang, Nambol and Langol Grace Colony.
Vast tracts of agricultural land have also been submerged in the floods. Thousands of acres of paddy fields and fish farms have been destroyed.
The affected areas include villages on the outskirts of Imphal and Bishnupur.
"Many farmers who were running fish farms have been severely affected by the floods. Fishes worth lakhs of rupees, have escaped from the ponds. Several houses have also been flooded in water," said Priyokumar.
"Many fields and farms have been flooded. I think income will be reduced by about 40 percent this year. It is worse than last year," said Indrajeet Singh.
The State Government has set up two relief camps in the region at Tammi Chingmi market.
The government has also provided Bamboo mats to the people who are rebuilding the embankment that has been breached by overflowing rivers.
"The water is flowing above the danger level. More than 1000 hectares of paddy fields have been submerged. We urge the private organizations and the government to help us. Many displaced families have taken shelter at government relief camps," said Biren Nongthobam, a villager at the relief camp.
"Being an MLA of this region, I have opened two relief camps, one at the Tribal village and another in Thangtek. I am here to deliver relief materials especially food items to the relief camps for the affected families," said K Sarat Singh, MLA, Konthoujam District.
Recently floods in Assam left more than 2 lakh people homeless. A total of 197 villages and 5.7-lakh hectares area were affected. The worst affected was Lakhimpur.
Rising waters of Lilong, Nambul, Waisel Maril, Chakpi and Thoubal River crossed the embankment and flooded some parts of the Imphal city.
Flood waters have not only made commuting difficult but have also entered people''s homes in areas like Uripok, Lamphelpat, Lamsang, Nambol and Langol Grace Colony.
Vast tracts of agricultural land have also been submerged in the floods. Thousands of acres of paddy fields and fish farms have been destroyed.
The affected areas include villages on the outskirts of Imphal and Bishnupur.
"Many farmers who were running fish farms have been severely affected by the floods. Fishes worth lakhs of rupees, have escaped from the ponds. Several houses have also been flooded in water," said Priyokumar.
"Many fields and farms have been flooded. I think income will be reduced by about 40 percent this year. It is worse than last year," said Indrajeet Singh.
The State Government has set up two relief camps in the region at Tammi Chingmi market.
The government has also provided Bamboo mats to the people who are rebuilding the embankment that has been breached by overflowing rivers.
"The water is flowing above the danger level. More than 1000 hectares of paddy fields have been submerged. We urge the private organizations and the government to help us. Many displaced families have taken shelter at government relief camps," said Biren Nongthobam, a villager at the relief camp.
"Being an MLA of this region, I have opened two relief camps, one at the Tribal village and another in Thangtek. I am here to deliver relief materials especially food items to the relief camps for the affected families," said K Sarat Singh, MLA, Konthoujam District.
Recently floods in Assam left more than 2 lakh people homeless. A total of 197 villages and 5.7-lakh hectares area were affected. The worst affected was Lakhimpur.
Imphal police verify city tenant details
Imphal, July 28 : Police here have launched a drive to crosscheck antecedents of tenants to prevent criminals and militants from engaging in disruptive activities while staying in rented premises.
Imphal East district police, led by additional superintendent of police (law and order) Pushpanjali, carried out the drive at Telipati here yesterday and will extend it to other areas of the district as well.
“In view of the rising instances of anti-socials, drug traffickers and militants taking shelter in rented houses, Imphal East police have taken the initiative to cross-check tenants to create safe neighbourhoods and instil a sense of confidence among the public,” Pushpanjali told The Telegraph. This is the first time such a campaign has been launched in the state.
Earlier, the police had distributed verification forms to tenants in Telipati area and asked them to submit it with details of the tenants’ names, native places, occupations, respective police stations, names of house owners along with photographs of both the tenants and the owners.
Altogether 159 tenants submitted the forms and the district police yesterday carried out the physical verification.
A similar procedure will be followed in other areas having high concentration of tenants, like Paomei Colony and Sangakpham in Imphal East, between August 1 and 10. The filled and verified forms will be sent to the respective police stations of the tenants’ permanent residences for further verification.
Pushpanjali said the move was initiated after several instances came to light of outstation criminals operating from rented premises in the district. She said three frauds from Tamil Nadu, using the name of a fraud company, had stayed for about four months at Hatta Golapti in Imphal and had fled after collecting about Rs 3 crore from gullible people by promising them households items dirt cheap. “We caught the trio last month from Guwahati, where they were running the same racket, and brought them to Manipur. A few days back, a Sikkim police team came and took them to Sikkim, where they are wanted in a similar case.”
Citing another case, she said an NSCN (I-M) cadre, who had recently shot dead a retired government official in Nagaland, fled the state and took shelter at Wangkhei in Imphal East. A Nagaland police team provided clues about his whereabouts to Imphal East police but the accused fled a day ahead of the raid.
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Imphal East district police, led by additional superintendent of police (law and order) Pushpanjali, carried out the drive at Telipati here yesterday and will extend it to other areas of the district as well.
“In view of the rising instances of anti-socials, drug traffickers and militants taking shelter in rented houses, Imphal East police have taken the initiative to cross-check tenants to create safe neighbourhoods and instil a sense of confidence among the public,” Pushpanjali told The Telegraph. This is the first time such a campaign has been launched in the state.
Earlier, the police had distributed verification forms to tenants in Telipati area and asked them to submit it with details of the tenants’ names, native places, occupations, respective police stations, names of house owners along with photographs of both the tenants and the owners.
Altogether 159 tenants submitted the forms and the district police yesterday carried out the physical verification.
A similar procedure will be followed in other areas having high concentration of tenants, like Paomei Colony and Sangakpham in Imphal East, between August 1 and 10. The filled and verified forms will be sent to the respective police stations of the tenants’ permanent residences for further verification.
Pushpanjali said the move was initiated after several instances came to light of outstation criminals operating from rented premises in the district. She said three frauds from Tamil Nadu, using the name of a fraud company, had stayed for about four months at Hatta Golapti in Imphal and had fled after collecting about Rs 3 crore from gullible people by promising them households items dirt cheap. “We caught the trio last month from Guwahati, where they were running the same racket, and brought them to Manipur. A few days back, a Sikkim police team came and took them to Sikkim, where they are wanted in a similar case.”
Citing another case, she said an NSCN (I-M) cadre, who had recently shot dead a retired government official in Nagaland, fled the state and took shelter at Wangkhei in Imphal East. A Nagaland police team provided clues about his whereabouts to Imphal East police but the accused fled a day ahead of the raid.
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New session for first batch of NIT to start from August
IMPHAL: The new session for the first batch of the National Institute of Technology (NIT) will start from August at Takyel in Imphal West, though construction of the class rooms and hostels is taking place. Setting up of NIT is one of major projects announced by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh during his visit to Manipur way back in 2007. The state government had earlier planned to set up the NIT in the Kyamgei area in Imphal East but it was strongly opposed by the locals on the plea that the chosen site was agricultural land. tnnChief minister Okram Ibobi Singh , who inspected the construction works of the institute's temporarily site at Takyel on Saturday, said the decision to begin the first session of the institute from next month without any delay was taken keeping in mind the expectations of the general public.
He expressed optimism that from the next session, classes would be shifted to the institute's (original) site at Lamphel Pat near the foothills of Langol not so far from Takyel. The government has already acquired the land for the NIT complex there.
Three classrooms and the multi-storied hostels for boys and girls are under construction at Takyel.
While the ground floor and the first floor of both the hostels have been partially completed, construction work of the third is yet to be initiated. Both the hostels have the accommodation capacity of 75 students, at the rate of 25 to 30 students on each floor, official sources said.
Manipur works minister K Ranjit, education minister DD Thaisii, works' chief engineer and other high ranking officials accompanied the chief minister during his inspection.
Meanwhile the Kuki Student Organization (KSO) , Ukhrul district has organized a felicitation-cum-blessing prayer and seminar for successful students of standard X and XII examinations at Litan Sareikhong village in the district.
Ukhrul assembly legislature Danny Shaiza, while encouraging the brilliant students, asked them to study seriously with dedication in order to serve the society in all aspects.
He expressed optimism that from the next session, classes would be shifted to the institute's (original) site at Lamphel Pat near the foothills of Langol not so far from Takyel. The government has already acquired the land for the NIT complex there.
Three classrooms and the multi-storied hostels for boys and girls are under construction at Takyel.
While the ground floor and the first floor of both the hostels have been partially completed, construction work of the third is yet to be initiated. Both the hostels have the accommodation capacity of 75 students, at the rate of 25 to 30 students on each floor, official sources said.
Manipur works minister K Ranjit, education minister DD Thaisii, works' chief engineer and other high ranking officials accompanied the chief minister during his inspection.
Meanwhile the Kuki Student Organization (KSO) , Ukhrul district has organized a felicitation-cum-blessing prayer and seminar for successful students of standard X and XII examinations at Litan Sareikhong village in the district.
Ukhrul assembly legislature Danny Shaiza, while encouraging the brilliant students, asked them to study seriously with dedication in order to serve the society in all aspects.
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