Imphal, April 9 : Students' Unions of eleven colleges under Manipur University today said that Ksh Narayan, who is ignorant of the decision taken by the Manipur University Executive Council, is unfit to be the president of Manipur University Students' Union (MUSU) while also charging him of contemplating to disgrace the University as well as the students.
Speaking to reporters today at DM College of Science's Students' Union office, representatives of the eleven colleges under MU said that the recent impasse at Manipur University has caused disturbances to the academic atmosphere of colleges under the Manipur University.
The students' unions of eleven colleges who addressed the media today include DM College of Science, DM College of Arts, Manipur College, Moirang College, Standard College, Lilong Haoreibi College, Biramangol College, Maharaj Bodhchandra College, Kakching Khunou College, Waikhom Mani Girls' College, and Oriental College.
The students' bodies said that it is very unfortunate that the one who is unaware of the happenings at A-Block, which is just a hundred metres away from the Students' Home, is acting as the head of students' body at the highest temple of learning.
Denouncing the steps taken by the MURC and the SFI in the wake of the assault of the MUSU President Narayan and his colleague, the Students' unions members have also termed their acts without knowing the root cause as 'childish'.
Alleging the MU authority of not bringing amicable solution to the incident on the day of the sit in protest staged at MU Main Gate, the Unions have also said that the Dean of Students' Welfare of the University, Prof Islamuddin is also not fit to occupy his post.
Sona promises to protect state's integrity, withdrawal of AFSPA
Imphal, April 9 : NCP nominee LB Sona who is also a common candidate of Manipur Democratic Alliance (MDA) in the Outer Manipur Parliamentary constituency today said that strengthening the integrity of Manipur and removal of AFSPA are the main agendas which he would taken up if elected by the people.
LB Sona said this while addressing an election meeting held at Kongjom Bazar Community Hall today organized by the MDA which was formed by combining four like minded political parties, NCP, MPP, MSCP and NNP with an objective to defeat Congress nominee in the fray for the Outer seat which will witnessed on April 16 .
"I have no money to fight elections but with an objective to save the present highly deteriorated society and serve the people with sincere effort, I am contesting the elections," he said.
The dream of those who wanted to disintegrate the unity of the people of the state by breaking the bond of love between hills and valley people will not be fulfilled at any cost, he promised the gathering stating that people of the state live together sharing any problems together.
He will look after all the shortest and grievances of the people of the seven Assembly segments lying within the Outer constituency which Mani Charenamei had totally neglected during his five tenure as MP from the constituency.
He will invest a major share of the MP Area Development funds for the development of the seven Assembly segments and will never deface from taking up development works to this part where electors have not given the chance to contest elections.
Addressing the gathering former MLA, L Jatra of MPP alleged Mani Charenamei who voted to Parliament of talking only the word of Nagaland.
He challenged the integrity of the Manipur.
So, now time has come to teach a lesson to him by not voting in his favour.
He also said the Congress which is a double standard party will not able to protect the integrity of the state.
The party talk on Nagas integration in Nagaland while when reached in Manipur, they talk on Manipur integrity.
Coming to the ruling Congress led SPF government in the state, Jatra said, under the chief minister, O Ibobi's rule killing of people continue in such a manner, male group of the society will be vanished and the society will dominated by the women.
He also criticized the Congress saying that by sending out Thangso Baite from Churachandpur, the party is trying to defeat LB Sona and to win Mani Charenamei who wanted to the break the unity of the Manipur.
NCP state unit president, Radhabinod Koijam urged the elector to vote for LB Sona so that the state could be saved from disintegration and atrocities meted out by the state agencies.
Only the MDA candidate can shout for the right of the people of the region, he said urging the people to leave the habit of voting to those candidate or party distributing money at the time of elections.
The election rally of the NCP candidate was also conducted at Heirok and Sora area of Thoubal district.
LB Sona said this while addressing an election meeting held at Kongjom Bazar Community Hall today organized by the MDA which was formed by combining four like minded political parties, NCP, MPP, MSCP and NNP with an objective to defeat Congress nominee in the fray for the Outer seat which will witnessed on April 16 .
"I have no money to fight elections but with an objective to save the present highly deteriorated society and serve the people with sincere effort, I am contesting the elections," he said.
The dream of those who wanted to disintegrate the unity of the people of the state by breaking the bond of love between hills and valley people will not be fulfilled at any cost, he promised the gathering stating that people of the state live together sharing any problems together.
He will look after all the shortest and grievances of the people of the seven Assembly segments lying within the Outer constituency which Mani Charenamei had totally neglected during his five tenure as MP from the constituency.
He will invest a major share of the MP Area Development funds for the development of the seven Assembly segments and will never deface from taking up development works to this part where electors have not given the chance to contest elections.
Addressing the gathering former MLA, L Jatra of MPP alleged Mani Charenamei who voted to Parliament of talking only the word of Nagaland.
He challenged the integrity of the Manipur.
So, now time has come to teach a lesson to him by not voting in his favour.
He also said the Congress which is a double standard party will not able to protect the integrity of the state.
The party talk on Nagas integration in Nagaland while when reached in Manipur, they talk on Manipur integrity.
Coming to the ruling Congress led SPF government in the state, Jatra said, under the chief minister, O Ibobi's rule killing of people continue in such a manner, male group of the society will be vanished and the society will dominated by the women.
He also criticized the Congress saying that by sending out Thangso Baite from Churachandpur, the party is trying to defeat LB Sona and to win Mani Charenamei who wanted to the break the unity of the Manipur.
NCP state unit president, Radhabinod Koijam urged the elector to vote for LB Sona so that the state could be saved from disintegration and atrocities meted out by the state agencies.
Only the MDA candidate can shout for the right of the people of the region, he said urging the people to leave the habit of voting to those candidate or party distributing money at the time of elections.
The election rally of the NCP candidate was also conducted at Heirok and Sora area of Thoubal district.
Dr. Meinya would not be right choice, says MPP
Imphal, Apr 9 : People of Manipur need to think twice whether the concerns of the state should again be handed over to Dr. T Meinya who was unable to save and give a single comment when other politicians were putting up their case for the territorial integrity of Manipur. People would be fools if they want Congress to come to power after so much pain given to the people, said MPP candidate, Thounaojam Chaoba in his campaign at Oinam bazar this evening.
As the election draws near people in the state are being wooed by various candidates but people have failed to realise which candidate would be good for the state in the coming five years, said MPP candidate Th Chaoba. He appealed to the people of Manipur to choose the correct person to bring harmony in the state to fulfill the wishes of the public.
He further noted that the people should adopt a collective stand not to elect Congress or CPI candidates in the Lok Sabha elections. Expressing surprise over the assurance of Rahul Gandhi that the territorial integrity of Manipur would not be compromised, the veteran MPP candidate claimed that it was MPP that persuaded the state legislative Assembly to take a resolution against the election manifesto of the Congress party published during the time of the Assembly elections in Nagaland which endorsed unification of Naga inhabited areas.
People should decide on the contrasting statements made by the Congress leaders while speaking in Manipur that the territorial integrity of Manipur would be safeguarded and that Naga inhabited areas should be unified, while speaking in the neighbouring state.
Addressing the meeting, O Joy maintained that from 545 MPs of India only one was going to represent the valley in the parliament and for that a strong and powerful person was needed to be elected so that he could save the territorial integrity and maintain harmony in the state. The person is non other than Th Chaoba who will be able to face everything and who is also the candidate of Manipur Progressive Alliance formed by four parties named MPP, NCP, MSCP and NPP.
Expressing deep concern over the current issues in the state and the failure of the present government, he also said that when MP Mani Charenamei raised his voice for breaking the territorial integrity of Manipur and uniting all the lands where Nagas are there in Manipur, Dr. T Meinya did not give any comment inside the Parliament. Therefore, it would be very dangerous to give power to Meinya, he said.
He promised that the MPA would bring integrity, law and order, regional balance, identity crisis as well as a change and strong government in the state.
The party meeting was attended by various MPP workers, Dr. L Chandramani, O Joy as well as MLA Ibohanbi and local meira paibis and other local people of surrounding areas.
As the election draws near people in the state are being wooed by various candidates but people have failed to realise which candidate would be good for the state in the coming five years, said MPP candidate Th Chaoba. He appealed to the people of Manipur to choose the correct person to bring harmony in the state to fulfill the wishes of the public.
He further noted that the people should adopt a collective stand not to elect Congress or CPI candidates in the Lok Sabha elections. Expressing surprise over the assurance of Rahul Gandhi that the territorial integrity of Manipur would not be compromised, the veteran MPP candidate claimed that it was MPP that persuaded the state legislative Assembly to take a resolution against the election manifesto of the Congress party published during the time of the Assembly elections in Nagaland which endorsed unification of Naga inhabited areas.
People should decide on the contrasting statements made by the Congress leaders while speaking in Manipur that the territorial integrity of Manipur would be safeguarded and that Naga inhabited areas should be unified, while speaking in the neighbouring state.
Addressing the meeting, O Joy maintained that from 545 MPs of India only one was going to represent the valley in the parliament and for that a strong and powerful person was needed to be elected so that he could save the territorial integrity and maintain harmony in the state. The person is non other than Th Chaoba who will be able to face everything and who is also the candidate of Manipur Progressive Alliance formed by four parties named MPP, NCP, MSCP and NPP.
Expressing deep concern over the current issues in the state and the failure of the present government, he also said that when MP Mani Charenamei raised his voice for breaking the territorial integrity of Manipur and uniting all the lands where Nagas are there in Manipur, Dr. T Meinya did not give any comment inside the Parliament. Therefore, it would be very dangerous to give power to Meinya, he said.
He promised that the MPA would bring integrity, law and order, regional balance, identity crisis as well as a change and strong government in the state.
The party meeting was attended by various MPP workers, Dr. L Chandramani, O Joy as well as MLA Ibohanbi and local meira paibis and other local people of surrounding areas.
Seven in fray for inner Manipur LS seat
Imphal, Apr 9 : Seven candidates will contest for the prestigious Inner Manipur parliamentary constituency in the second phase of the Lok Sabha polls on April 22, election office said today.
Sources said none of the candidates withdrew their nominations on the last day of withdrawal of papers yesterday.
Prominent candidates from this constituency (valley district) are former Union Minister of State for Sports Th Chaoba of Manipur People's Party, former Chief Minister W Nipamacha who is representing BJP, former Manipur Veterinary Minister and M Nara (CPI) and sitting Congress MP T Meinya.
The constituency comprises of 32 Assembly seats spread over four valley districts of Imphal east, Imphal west, Thoubal and Bishenpur, the sources said.
The constituency has a total electorate of 8,25,019 including 4,34,574 women. Manipur has two parliamentary seats -- inner Manipur and outer Manipur (hill districts).
For the outer Manipur parliamentary seat having 9,02,221 voters including 4,62,949 women, nine candidates are in the fray, they said.
Prominent among them are sitting MP of People's Democratic Alliance, Mani Cheranamei, Congress nominee Thangso Baite and Nationalist Congress Party candidate L B Sona, they added.
Sources said none of the candidates withdrew their nominations on the last day of withdrawal of papers yesterday.
Prominent candidates from this constituency (valley district) are former Union Minister of State for Sports Th Chaoba of Manipur People's Party, former Chief Minister W Nipamacha who is representing BJP, former Manipur Veterinary Minister and M Nara (CPI) and sitting Congress MP T Meinya.
The constituency comprises of 32 Assembly seats spread over four valley districts of Imphal east, Imphal west, Thoubal and Bishenpur, the sources said.
The constituency has a total electorate of 8,25,019 including 4,34,574 women. Manipur has two parliamentary seats -- inner Manipur and outer Manipur (hill districts).
For the outer Manipur parliamentary seat having 9,02,221 voters including 4,62,949 women, nine candidates are in the fray, they said.
Prominent among them are sitting MP of People's Democratic Alliance, Mani Cheranamei, Congress nominee Thangso Baite and Nationalist Congress Party candidate L B Sona, they added.
Wildlife produces seized
Imphal, April 3 : A consignment of banned wildlife produces including 20 numbers of deer antlers, four nails of wild beer, seven nails of wild buffalo and one deer skull with horns along with Rs 13,100 in cash have been seized from the possession of one David KH Colley (40) of Naharbari, Assam.
The seizure was made by troops of 31 AR while checking a Maruti van moving from Churachandpur to Moreh at Khudengthabi yesterday.
The individual along with the seized items have been handed over to Forest Dept, Moreh today, it added.
The seizure was made by troops of 31 AR while checking a Maruti van moving from Churachandpur to Moreh at Khudengthabi yesterday.
The individual along with the seized items have been handed over to Forest Dept, Moreh today, it added.
NoC nod to nursing school raises a poser
Imphal, April 3 : A top ranking official of the State Government has allegedly issued no objection certificate/ Essentiality certificate for running GNM course in a nursing school inspite of failing to meet the prescribed requirements.
According to a reliable source, an Under Secretary of the State Government issued the no objection certificate to the upgradation of the nursing school which is currently offering only training course on Female Health Worker (FHW) to run General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) course.
This is inspite of the fact that the said nursing school does not fulfil the prescribed guidelines of the Indian Nursing Council for opening GNM course, the source added.
The source further disclosed that the Manipur Nursing Council inspected the said institution and reports of the nursing school were submitted to the State Government on November 20, 2007.It was clearly stated in the inspection report that the nursing school does not fulfil the requirements for running GNM course.
However, brushing aside the inspection report, the Under Secretary went ahead in issuing the no objection certificate/Essentiality certificate in favour of one of the nursing schools inspected giving a clean chit to its upgradation on March 23, 2009, the source said, adding that on the basis of the no objection certificate, one of the nursing schools in question has started inviting application for seeking admission to GNM course from the next academic session.
It may be noted here that currently there are in all 21 nursing schools in Manipur which are affiliated to Manipur Nursing Council.
Out of these 21 recognised nursing schools, GNM training course which is for a duration of three and half years is being offered in eight nursing schools.
They are School of GNM at Lamphel which is under the Medical Directorate, Government of Manipur, Shija Academy of Nursing School at Langol, School of Nursing runs by RDO at Lamsang, Kangleipak Nursing Institute at Khurai Konsam Leikai, Bethesda School of Nursing at Mualvaephei in Churachandpur district, Nightingale Nursing Institute at Porompat, School of Nursing at Kabeisoi and Irengbam Thamcha Nursing Institute at Uripok.
The nursing schools where the 18-month long Female Health Worker (FHW) course is being offered include FHW/ANM Training School at Lamphelpat which is under the State Health Department, FHW Training School at Lamphelpat which is under the State Family Welfare Department, FHW Training School at Churachandpur which is also under the State Health Department, FHW Training School at Lamsang which is under RDO, School of Nursing , Christian Hospital at Kangpokpi, Nightingale Nursing Institute at Porompat, Kabeisoi School of Nursing at Porompat, L Chaobi Nursing Institute at Porompat, Royal School of Nursing at Porompat, Rabi School of Nursing at Sangaiprou, FHW Training School at Bishnupur, Tentha Nursing Institute at Tentha and JN Nursing School at Porompat.
According to a reliable source, an Under Secretary of the State Government issued the no objection certificate to the upgradation of the nursing school which is currently offering only training course on Female Health Worker (FHW) to run General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) course.
This is inspite of the fact that the said nursing school does not fulfil the prescribed guidelines of the Indian Nursing Council for opening GNM course, the source added.
The source further disclosed that the Manipur Nursing Council inspected the said institution and reports of the nursing school were submitted to the State Government on November 20, 2007.It was clearly stated in the inspection report that the nursing school does not fulfil the requirements for running GNM course.
However, brushing aside the inspection report, the Under Secretary went ahead in issuing the no objection certificate/Essentiality certificate in favour of one of the nursing schools inspected giving a clean chit to its upgradation on March 23, 2009, the source said, adding that on the basis of the no objection certificate, one of the nursing schools in question has started inviting application for seeking admission to GNM course from the next academic session.
It may be noted here that currently there are in all 21 nursing schools in Manipur which are affiliated to Manipur Nursing Council.
Out of these 21 recognised nursing schools, GNM training course which is for a duration of three and half years is being offered in eight nursing schools.
They are School of GNM at Lamphel which is under the Medical Directorate, Government of Manipur, Shija Academy of Nursing School at Langol, School of Nursing runs by RDO at Lamsang, Kangleipak Nursing Institute at Khurai Konsam Leikai, Bethesda School of Nursing at Mualvaephei in Churachandpur district, Nightingale Nursing Institute at Porompat, School of Nursing at Kabeisoi and Irengbam Thamcha Nursing Institute at Uripok.
The nursing schools where the 18-month long Female Health Worker (FHW) course is being offered include FHW/ANM Training School at Lamphelpat which is under the State Health Department, FHW Training School at Lamphelpat which is under the State Family Welfare Department, FHW Training School at Churachandpur which is also under the State Health Department, FHW Training School at Lamsang which is under RDO, School of Nursing , Christian Hospital at Kangpokpi, Nightingale Nursing Institute at Porompat, Kabeisoi School of Nursing at Porompat, L Chaobi Nursing Institute at Porompat, Royal School of Nursing at Porompat, Rabi School of Nursing at Sangaiprou, FHW Training School at Bishnupur, Tentha Nursing Institute at Tentha and JN Nursing School at Porompat.
Rahul strikes great rapport with cheering Churachandpur crowds
Manipur`s territorial integrity will never be altered: Rahul Gandhi
By M Kaimuanthang
Churachandpur, Apr 3 : The AICC (I) general secretary Rahul Gandhi addressed a large gathering of the public at Tuibuong Peace Ground to campaign for the Outer Manipur Lok Sabha election candidate Thangso Baite in particular and the Inner Manipur candidate Dr. Th Meinya in general (both from Congress I). Earlier, the Congress leader landed at the helipad adjacent to the ground on a chopper from Aizawl at about 12.50 pm.
Rahul Gandhi addressed an enthusiastic crowd who were keen to see him physically from close range on his maiden visit today.
Soon after landing at the helipad, Rahul came in the Gandhi family`s well known gait as the crowds shouted with jubilation as it was the first time they really saw him.
Slogans like, "Rahul Gandhi zindabad" (Long-live Rahul Gandhi) and "Congress zindabad" (Long-live Congress" rent the air as the old and infirm, youngsters and even small kids covering every inch of the ground and trying to get a momentary glimpse of the young Congress leader`s face.
Gandhi waved at the crowds as soon as he alighted from the chopper as the cheering crowds greeted him with a more pronounced shouting of slogans.
Coming up on the dais after receiving the formal welcome and presentations, he was seated between chief minister O Ibobi Singh and MPCC(I) president Gaikhangam.
Gandhi began his speech by saying "Chibai" while waving his hands, which was responded with a big applause and cheers.
In his speech, he said he had traveled the length and breadth of the north east including Manipur and felt as a part of their family and was struck by the beauty of the region. He said that the tiny state of Manipur has been given importance in all areas of development as the other states.
The culture and the moral values of the Manipuris occupy a pride of place, he said adding that the Congress government had taken up many measures to uplift the poor and disenfranchised people.
During the last five years, the Congress had taken up certain measures for ensuring that every person gets a hundred days of employment along with measures for the benefit of the farmers, he said. The Manipur government and the Central government are from the same party and by working in close association many more landmark achievements could be made, he added.
He further said the Manipur University had been converted into a Central university, Kangla fort had been given to the people while adding that certain measures had also been taken up for the care and support of HIV infected people in the state.
Stating that the stand of the Congress government over the territory of Manipur had always been very clear, he said the territorial integrity of Manipur would never be changed or altered.
He went on to say that he had seen so many people from Manipur going to New Delhi for further studies and other activities and they were all successful in their chosen line of activities.
Most of the district level MLAs and ministers apart from the present government`s MLAs and ministers were present at today`s function thus making the programme a highly successful one.
Rahul Gandhi was accompanied by L Farido, AICC(I) Manipur in-charge alongwith Major General (Retd) Ved Prakash, an observer. Altogether an estimated 40,000 people turned up at the rally though in the initial stages the gathering was smaller due to the over stringent security measures taken up by the SPG and NSG security personnel.
The programme organizing chairman T Phungzathang was seen closely monitoring the whole affair and even requesting the security personnel to be a little bit lenient. This yielded results a little later when the programme actually commenced and there was a rush of people on the ground.
T Phungzathang, during a review meeting of the programme at the DCCI president`s residence thanked all district MLAs, the public and the media for their cooperation and support.
By M Kaimuanthang
Churachandpur, Apr 3 : The AICC (I) general secretary Rahul Gandhi addressed a large gathering of the public at Tuibuong Peace Ground to campaign for the Outer Manipur Lok Sabha election candidate Thangso Baite in particular and the Inner Manipur candidate Dr. Th Meinya in general (both from Congress I). Earlier, the Congress leader landed at the helipad adjacent to the ground on a chopper from Aizawl at about 12.50 pm.
Rahul Gandhi addressed an enthusiastic crowd who were keen to see him physically from close range on his maiden visit today.
Soon after landing at the helipad, Rahul came in the Gandhi family`s well known gait as the crowds shouted with jubilation as it was the first time they really saw him.
Slogans like, "Rahul Gandhi zindabad" (Long-live Rahul Gandhi) and "Congress zindabad" (Long-live Congress" rent the air as the old and infirm, youngsters and even small kids covering every inch of the ground and trying to get a momentary glimpse of the young Congress leader`s face.
Gandhi waved at the crowds as soon as he alighted from the chopper as the cheering crowds greeted him with a more pronounced shouting of slogans.
Coming up on the dais after receiving the formal welcome and presentations, he was seated between chief minister O Ibobi Singh and MPCC(I) president Gaikhangam.
Gandhi began his speech by saying "Chibai" while waving his hands, which was responded with a big applause and cheers.
In his speech, he said he had traveled the length and breadth of the north east including Manipur and felt as a part of their family and was struck by the beauty of the region. He said that the tiny state of Manipur has been given importance in all areas of development as the other states.
The culture and the moral values of the Manipuris occupy a pride of place, he said adding that the Congress government had taken up many measures to uplift the poor and disenfranchised people.
During the last five years, the Congress had taken up certain measures for ensuring that every person gets a hundred days of employment along with measures for the benefit of the farmers, he said. The Manipur government and the Central government are from the same party and by working in close association many more landmark achievements could be made, he added.
He further said the Manipur University had been converted into a Central university, Kangla fort had been given to the people while adding that certain measures had also been taken up for the care and support of HIV infected people in the state.
Stating that the stand of the Congress government over the territory of Manipur had always been very clear, he said the territorial integrity of Manipur would never be changed or altered.
He went on to say that he had seen so many people from Manipur going to New Delhi for further studies and other activities and they were all successful in their chosen line of activities.
Most of the district level MLAs and ministers apart from the present government`s MLAs and ministers were present at today`s function thus making the programme a highly successful one.
Rahul Gandhi was accompanied by L Farido, AICC(I) Manipur in-charge alongwith Major General (Retd) Ved Prakash, an observer. Altogether an estimated 40,000 people turned up at the rally though in the initial stages the gathering was smaller due to the over stringent security measures taken up by the SPG and NSG security personnel.
The programme organizing chairman T Phungzathang was seen closely monitoring the whole affair and even requesting the security personnel to be a little bit lenient. This yielded results a little later when the programme actually commenced and there was a rush of people on the ground.
T Phungzathang, during a review meeting of the programme at the DCCI president`s residence thanked all district MLAs, the public and the media for their cooperation and support.
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