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[] | 2016-08-29T14:47:20 | null | 2016-08-29T15:26:16 | Another successful Leeds Festival has come and gone with some spectacular shows and more than 300 acts performing across the bank holiday weekend at | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.batleynews.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fslideshow-leeds-festival-highlights-1-8094611.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.batleynews.co.uk/webimage/1.8094608.1472480754!/image/image.jpg | en | null | SLIDESHOW: Leeds Festival highlights | null | null | www.batleynews.co.uk | Another successful Leeds Festival has come and gone with some spectacular shows and more than 300 acts performing across the bank holiday weekend at
Bramham Park.
Red Hot Chili Peppers closed the event in great style on the main stage on Sunday night while there were other headline performances from Biffy Clyro and Fall Out Boy on Friday and Disclosure and Foals on Saturday.
There were many sights and sounds to savour and plenty of mud to plough through as the weather did its worst on Saturday and on the evening before the festival kicked off. But the weather did not prevent up to 90,000 fans enjoying a stunning three days.
Here’s some of the highlights captured by photographer Ian Harber in a special slideshow of pictures from the 2016 Leeds Festival. | http://www.batleynews.co.uk/news/slideshow-leeds-festival-highlights-1-8094611 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.batleynews.co.uk/c07668cbcec63e9c4492dfff04cbbfd5c52f7810a722f7a0ce6010a46e86693b.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T16:47:59 | null | 2016-08-26T16:31:37 | The most popular pet name in the UK is Charlie, according to new research into the names we choose for our animals by Pets at Home. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.batleynews.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fbritain-s-most-popular-pet-names-revealed-1-8091508.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.batleynews.co.uk/webimage/1.8091507.1472225480!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Britain’s most popular pet names revealed | null | null | www.batleynews.co.uk | The most popular pet name in the UK is Charlie, according to new research into the names we choose for our animals by Pets at Home.
Pets at Home surveyed more than 800,000 pet owners through its My VIP club and has found the top 50 most popular names for each pet type. Whether the pet is a bird, cat, dog, fish, horse, reptile or small animal, Charlie was the clear winner with almost 34,000 of British pet owners choosing this name for their animal friend, topping the list of most common names for birds, cats and horses.
Poppy also proved to be a popular choice for many pets, particularly canines and felines, ranking at number one for dogs and number two for cats. Other common selections include Alfie, Bella, Billy and Molly.
George also ranked highly across all species with almost 10,000 of those taking part choosing this name within the top 50, again regardless of pet type, suggesting the young Prince’s influence may not end with toddler fashion and toys.
The world of entertainment, particularly children’s cartoons, appear to have had an effect on the names owners select. Bird based film Rio saw the film’s title rank in tenth place for birds, while classic cartoon character name Tweety came in at number 32.
Bestselling book A Cat Called Alfie may have inspired cat owners, with Alfie being the eighth most popular name for cats. Winnie the Pooh fans are meanwhile drawn to Tigger, which ranked at 11 in cat names. Demonstrating that classic films can still influence our decisions, Thumper, who appeared in the 1942 film Bambi, is still the seventh most chosen name for rabbits. Nemo, is the second most popular name for the nation’s fish following Goldie in first.
Gavin Hawthorn, Group CRM Director, said: “It’s interesting to see that just as popular culture and famous faces influence what we name our children, likewise, these trends can help the nation’s pet owners select a name for their animals. It seems likely that children being allowed to name their first animal friend forms a big part of the naming process, particularly among the film and TV inspired monikers.
“However, it also seems that books and even the Royal family are also helping Brits to decide on what to call their pet. Meanwhile Charlie and Poppy scored highly across species, suggesting that cute, traditional names will always appeal when it comes to naming our pets.”
Top 10 names for dogs:
1.Poppy
2.Alfie
3.Bella
4.Charlie
5.Molly
6.Max
7.Daisy
8.Bailey
9.Ruby
10.Lola
Top 10 names for cats:
1.Charlie
2.Poppy
3.Molly
4.Bella
5.Oscar
6.Daisy
7.Tilly
8.Alfie
9.Millie
10.Smudge
Top 10 names for small animals:
1.Daisy
2.Fudge
3.Nibbles
4.Poppy
5.Rosie
6.Charlie
7.Thumper
8.Fluffy
9.George
10.Harry
Top 10 names for reptiles:
1.Spike
2.George
3.Rex
4.Charlie
5.Sid
6.Monty
7.Bob
8.Leo
9.Rango
10.Sheldon
Top 10 names for fish:
1.Goldie
2.Nemo
3.Bob
4.Bubbles
5.Fishy
6.George
7.Fred
8.Jaws
9.Dave
10.Tom
Top 10 names for horses:
1.Charlie
2.Jack
3.Rosie
4.Molly
5.Harry
6.Alfie
7.Billy
8.Poppy
9.Murphy
10.Lady
Top 10 names for birds:
1.Charlie
2.Joey
3.Billy
4.Bobby
5.George
6.Blue
7.Alfie
8.Rosie
9.Sky
10.Rio | http://www.batleynews.co.uk/news/local/britain-s-most-popular-pet-names-revealed-1-8091508 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.batleynews.co.uk/51cf3bb03552bd022f8b9c3a21471fbf60ed7059417144cfb8d847f748297072.json |
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"Chris Waters"
] | 2016-08-26T20:47:13 | null | 2016-08-20T06:00:45 | MARTYN MOXON believes the pain of Yorkshire’s defeat in the final of the 2012 T20 competition can help spur them on to go one better this time. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.batleynews.co.uk%2Fsport%2Flocal-sport%2Ft20-finals-day-yorkshire-inspired-by-their-past-failures-1-8079677.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.batleynews.co.uk/webimage/1.8079674.1471684004!/image/image.jpg | en | null | T20 Finals Day: Yorkshire inspired by their past failures | null | null | www.batleynews.co.uk | MARTYN MOXON believes the pain of Yorkshire’s defeat in the final of the 2012 T20 competition can help spur them on to go one better this time.
Yorkshire lost by 10 runs to Hampshire in the final at Cardiff on their only previous appearance at Finals Day.
Yorkshire's Azeem Rafiq
They have waited a long time to erase the memory of that setback, and director of cricket Moxon feels it will drive the players on at Edgbaston today.
“It was tough losing that final, and it whetted the appetite to try and win the tournament in the future,” said Moxon.
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“Clearly it’s taken longer than we would have liked to get back there, and I think it’s a great opportunity for us, given the team that we’ve got on paper, to go one step further and hopefully win the competition.
“With our England players available, we’ve got a very good team, but clearly it’s about what happens on the day.
“T20, in particular, is all about how you perform on the day, and there’s four good teams involved, each of which is capable of winning it.”
Yorkshire take on Durham in the second semi-final at 2.30pm. Notts and Northants meet in the first semi at 11am, with the final taking place at 6.45pm.
“Durham are a very good team,” said Moxon.
“They’ve got match-winners in the likes of Ben Stokes and Mark Wood.
“We’ve got to be at our very best and, if we are, we can certainly beat them and hopefully go all the way and win the thing.
“The T20 is something we haven’t won before, so it’s important to us, and it would be nice to get that monkey off our backs.”
That Yorkshire even have a chance of erasing the memory of 2012 is a minor miracle given that they were bottom of the North Group at the halfway stage.
Yorkshire won only one of their opening seven games before winning six of their last seven to reach the quarter-finals.
“T20 is all about finding a method and I think that we’ve found it,” said Moxon.
“It’s taken hard work and, to a certain extent, failure for us to find it, because clearly the things that we were doing at the start of the competition weren’t working.
“From a batting point of view, we’ve worked on the areas in which we’re trying to strike the ball. They’re much better areas now.
“We’d found ourselves getting into trouble by playing too square of the wicket, so, as a consequence, we are hitting the ball a lot straighter now.
“It’s probably taken too long to change and rectify, but that’s been the biggest thing as far as the batting is concerned.
“Bowling-wise, having the skills that are required, the change-ups, and having the ability to bowl the change-ups (different deliveries) that are needed at various times in the innings, we’ve got better at that as well.
“As for our fielding, I think that’s been outstanding generally.”
Moxon was particularly pleased with Yorkshire’s fielding when Glamorgan were clinically beaten by 90 runs in the quarter-final in Cardiff.
David Willey laid the platform with a swashbuckling 79, proving again why Yorkshire were so keen to sign him last winter to improve their white-ball cricket, and the bowlers did the rest in a fine team performance.
“We brought our A-game to the quarter-final,” said Moxon.
“We were outstanding in the field, as good as you can get, and the ruthless way we went about our business was superb.
“David Willey set the tone with the bat, and we signed him precisely because we wanted to improve our one-day form immediately.
“Long-term he can have an impact in red-ball cricket too, but he’s made a big difference to our T20 side.”
Another player who has made a big difference is Azeem Rafiq, the off-spinner who returned to the club in mid-season after almost two years out of the professional game.
It is no coincidence that Yorkshire’s T20 resurgence can be traced back to Rafiq’s arrival.
“It has been a team effort to get to Finals Day, but Rafiq has done exceptionally well and he’s a great competitor,” said Moxon.
“He creates a buzz in the field as well as bringing his bowling skill, and he’s been a big factor in our improvement.
“Bottom line is, we’ve worked really hard to try to find the right method in T20.
“There’s been a lot of frustrations along the way, a lot of disappointments, and hopefully the lads can get some silverware now to show for their hard work.”
Twenty20 Finals Day build-up: Page 7 | http://www.batleynews.co.uk/sport/local-sport/t20-finals-day-yorkshire-inspired-by-their-past-failures-1-8079677 | en | 2016-08-20T00:00:00 | www.batleynews.co.uk/9083afa60fd866d2f8de6e34d17b92f489f0f8f818ebaf4bd8cc189a54e9445b.json |
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] | 2016-08-26T12:51:18 | null | 2016-08-25T08:40:00 | With only hours to go until it all gets under way the excitement is mounting ahead of the 2016 Leeds Festival. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.batleynews.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fthe-lowdown-on-the-2016-leeds-festival-1-8087030.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.batleynews.co.uk/webimage/1.8087029.1472072720!/image/image.jpg | en | null | The lowdown on the 2016 Leeds Festival | null | null | www.batleynews.co.uk | With only hours to go until it all gets under way the excitement is mounting ahead of the 2016 Leeds Festival.
Once again Bramham Park is hosting a huge weekend of music and entertainment and it all starts with State Champs on the main stage, Black Foxxes over on the NME/ BBC Radio 1 Stage and sharp Irish comic Andrew Maxwell in the comedy tent around noon tomorrow.
The festival is into its 18th year and shows no sign of slowing down with more than 300 acts set to entertain across nine stages over the Bank Holiday weekend.
Big names from the rock, indie and dance worlds mix with the hot up and comers and some of the country’s finest comedy talents in the north of England’s biggest festival.
This year varies from past events with five headline acts on the main stage instead of the usual three - Biffy Clyro and Fall Out Boy share top of the bill honours on Friday and Foals and Disclosure are joint headliners the following day.
It all wraps up with festival favourites Red Hot Chili Peppers as the main attraction on Sunday night.
A strong opening day line-up sees the joint headliners joined by indie favourites The Vaccines on a main stage line-up that also includes A$AP Rocky and rockers Five Finger Death Punch and Sleeping With Sirens.
Further first day highlights are likely to come from one of the bands of the moment, The 1975, who are headlining the NME/BBC Radio 1 Stage where The Wombats, Savages and Rat Boy are also likely to attract big crowds.
The Lock Up Stage has some great bands on with Good Charlotte top of the bill in their first return to the festival for ages, re-formed band The King Blues set to get the crowd moving and thinking and plenty of pop punk highlights through the day.
The excitement is sure to go on into the second day with Frank Turner opening up proceedings with a special first on slot on the main stage with his band The Sleeping Souls.
The festival veteran never fails to entertain in whatever guise he is appearing and this year he is setting the record for most appearances at the event.
Later in the day it is a bit of an eclectic line-up with Lower than Atlantis, Die Antwoord and Chvrches offering varied fare before the joint headliners.
Elsewhere, Oliver Heldens is a big name on the BBC Radio 1 Dance Stage while Asking Alexandria head up The Pit line-up and Maximo Park make a welcome return as Festival Republic Stage headliners. This stage will also see performances from Leeds’ Pulled Apart By Horses and South Yorkshire band The Sherlocks.
One of the biggest crowds of the day is sure to be over on the Alternative Stage where Russell Howard - used to packing them into arenas on his tours - is appearing to do a stand-up set.
Sunday’s strong main stage line-up includes Imagine Dragons, Courteeners and Eagles Of Death Metal as well as Red Hot Chili Peppers so decent weather will be helpful.
Two Door Cinema Club headline the NME/ BBC Radio 1 Stage where Nas and Sigma will be offering something different and current album chart toppers Blossoms are surprisingly seventh down the list..
Another big name headlines the Alternative Stage with Bill Bailey set to appear while the band reputed to be the loudest in the world, Mastodon, end proceedings in The Pit.
Here’s the full line-up:
FRIDAY
Main Stage: Biffy Clyro, Fall Out Boy, The Vaccines, A$AP Rocky, Five Finger Death Punch, Sleeping With Sirens, Coheed And Cambria, The Virginmarys, State Champs.
NME/ BBC Radio 1 Stage: The 1975, The Wombats, Cage The Elephant, Savages, Rat Boy, Half Moon Run, Tonight Alive, Deaf Havana, Spring King, Basement, Black Foxxes.
BBC Radio 1 Dance Stage: DJ EZ, David Rodigan, Mistajam, Friction, Jauz, Fred V & Grafix, Redlight, Low Steppa, Delta Heavy, James Organ.
Festival Republic Stage: The Temper Trap, Third Eye Blind, Borns, DMA’s, Eagulls, Clean Cut Kid, Gnash, Ezra Furman, The Magic Gang, The Vryll Society, Will Joseph Cook, Isaac Gracie, Tibet.
Lock Up Stage: Good Charlotte, The King Blues, MGK, Arcane Roots, Modern Baseball, Roam, Beach Slang, Waterparks, Greywind, Strange Bones, Fighting Caravans.
BBC Radio 1 Xtra Stage: Kano, Yung Lean, Hoodie Allen, Big Narstie, Fekky, Raleigh Ritchie, Yungen, Franko Fraize, Kiko Bun, Sneakbo, Astroid Boys.
BBC Introducing Stage: Superglu, KOG & The Zongo Brigade, Lawrence Taylor, Tusk, Sonny Green, Mowbeck, Mouses, Arctic Lake, Castles, Hardwicke Circus, Night Owls. Adore//Repel.
Relentless Stage: Feed Me, Jax Jones, Icarus, Luke Hassan.
Alternative Stage: Russell Kane, Holly Walsh, Mark Watson, Andrew Maxwell, Jamali Maddix, Mark Grist, Anthony Anaxagorou, David Morgan (MC), Kurupt FM, Propaganda ft Thomas Turgoose, DJ Dan and special guests, Mistry.
SATURDAY
Main Stage: Foals, Disclosure, Chvrches, Boy Better Know, Die Antwoord, Lower Than Atlantis, Nothing But Thieves, Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes, Frank Turner and The Sleeping Souls.
NME/ BBC Radio 1 Stage: Jack U, Twenty One Pilots, Crystal Castles, Fetty Wap ft Monty, The Neighbourhood, The Internet, Giggs, Mura Masa, Hinds, Haelos, Fickle Friends.
BBC Radio 1 Dance Stage: Oliver Heldens, Hannah Wants, Alunageorge, Philip George, Danny L Harle, Tkay Maidza, Lion Babe, 99 Souls, Hermitude, Draper.
The Pit: Asking Alexandria, Thrice, Crossfaith, Hacktivist, Nothing More, Dinosaur Pile-Up, Citizen, Superheaven, Creeper, Trash Boat, SWMRS.
Festival Republic Stage: Maximo Park, Pulled Apart By Horses, Rationale, Luh, Blaenavon, The Sherlocks, Lewis Del Mar, Otherkin, Anteros, Transviolet, Banners, White Miles, Area 52.
BBC Radio 1 Xtra Stage: Wiley, Protoje, Little Simz, Maverick Sabre, Charlie Sloth, Lady Leshurr, Baauer, Troyboi, Mick Jenkins, Geko, K Flay.
BBC Introducing Stage: Coquin Migale, Beau, Muncie Girls, Paris Youth Foundation, Airways, Happy Accidents, Eat Fast, The Wholls, Strong Asian Mothers, Jordan Allen, Faux Pas, Dusk.
Relentless Stage: Hannah Wants, Monki, Camelphat, Luke Hassan.
Alternative Stage: Russell Howard, Owen Jones ICW Andy Parsons, Sara Pascoe, Joel Dommett, Shappi Khorsandi, Mark Steel, Angela Barnes, Iain Stirling (MC), Transgressive Sound System, Metronomy (Summer 08 DJ set), Honne, Bless DJs, Super Hans.
SUNDAY
Main Stage: Red Hot Chili Peppers, Imagine Dragons, Courteeners, Eagles Of Death Metal, Slaves, Parkway Drive, Skindred, Clutch, Sundara Karma.
NME/ BBC Radio 1 Stage: Two Door Cinema Club, Nas, Jack Garratt, Sigma, Krept & Konan, Netsky, Blossoms, Whitney, Highly Suspect, Sunset Sons, Fatherson.
BBC Radio 1 Dance Stage: Duke Damont, Disciples, My Nu Leng B2B Oneman + Dread MC, Riton, Sophie, Birdy Nam Nam, Lemaitre, Zac Samuel, Rag ‘N’ Bone Man, The Japanese House.
The Pit: Mastodon, The Dillinger Escape Plan, Kvelertak, Giraffe Tonge Orchestra, Milk Teeth, Heck, Ghost Town, Dead!, Big Spring.
Festival Republic Stage: Brian Fallon and The Crowes, Palace, Lapsley, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, White Room, Vant, The Hunna, Lany, Seratones, Inheaven, Tuff Love, The Beach, Beach Baby.
BBC Radio 1 Xtra Stage: Travi$ Scott, Section Boyz, Logic, DJ Semtex, Bugzy Malone, Anderson Paak & The free Nationals, The Range, Metro Boomin, Rejjie Snow, Rude Kid.
BBC Introducing Stage: Fronteers, Ten Tonnes, The Shimmer Band, High Tyde, Cameron A G, The Tin Pigeons, Avalanche Party, Tiny Giant, Haus, We Were Giants, The Indigo Project, Vexxes.
Relentless Stage: Andy C with MC Tonn Piper, TQD (Royal T/ DJ Q/ Flava D), Sir Spyro, Luke Hassan.
Alternative Stage: Bill Bailey, Marcus Brigstocke, Lee Nelson, Carl Donnelly, John Robins, Al Porter, Dane Baptiste, Daniel Simonsen, Lauren Pattison, Dan Nightingale (MC), Transgressive Sound System, Fat White Family, Bless DJs, Loyle Corner. | http://www.batleynews.co.uk/news/the-lowdown-on-the-2016-leeds-festival-1-8087030 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.batleynews.co.uk/0f7ba17c2b9ca53e49e4d1286c6dd88f723bf54db9f5cffb408264baca4c65f9.json |
[
"The Sangai Express",
"The Sangai Express Is The Most Popular News Agency Of Manipur. The Sangai Express Is The",
"Largest Circulated Daily In Manipur ."
] | 2016-08-27T04:46:02 | null | 2016-08-27T08:34:15 | IMPHAL, Aug 26 : To restore work culture among youth and develop the State’s economy, the Department of Veterinary and Animal Husbandry has revamped the de | http%3A%2F%2Fkanglaonline.com%2F2016%2F08%2Fstate-hatchery-unit-revamped%2F.json | http://kanglaonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/IMG_20160826_154541-735x400.jpg | en | null | State hatchery unit revamped | null | null | kanglaonline.com | IMPHAL, Aug 26 : To restore work culture among youth and develop the State’s economy, the Department of Veterinary and Animal Husbandry has revamped the defunct hatchery unit of duck breeding farm located at Lamphelpat.
Introducing the revamped the farm’s hatchery unit to the people, Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Minister Govindas Konthoujam said the farm will function to provide ducklings at subsidized rates to the unemployed youth so as to bring economic independence.
He stated that the duck farm was first introduced in 1982 at Thenguching but after security forces accommo dated the place, the farm was again shifted at Porompat. Unfortunately due to the expansion of Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences (JNIMS) in 2009, the farm was shifted for the second time.
After shifting to Lamphel, refurbishment work was started from 2013. The duck breeding farm is now home to over 700 Khaki Campbell ducks. The eggs were brought from Bangalore. The high yielding duck gives eggs for about 300 days in a year, the Minister informed.
Such high producing duckling will be made available at subsidized rate to unemployed youth and young entrepreneurs, he added.
He further stated that the Department is planning to introduce such farm in other districts after it is proven successful in Imphal. If the hatchery unit proves to be successful, the Department will also work to introduce other high yielding variety of chickens and ducks.
He also urged the people of Manipur to engage in activities which can boost the State’s economy.
Unfortunately, the State is affected by frequent bandhs and blockades which is a disturbing trend as well as a disease. This has taken its toll on our youth which in turn hinders their chance to develop work culture, he maintained. The farm has two hatchery units which can house 30,000 eggs in one sitting. Govindas further said that if the farm proves to be successful in due course of time, PPP model will also be introduced. | http://kanglaonline.com/2016/08/state-hatchery-unit-revamped/ | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | kanglaonline.com/a0fca85417705d5bc60f7424d900bcbdc69088e47eae95d2bc3259c07b90b67a.json |
[
"The Peoples Cronicle"
] | 2016-08-30T02:48:02 | null | 2016-08-30T08:08:11 | It should be obvious to all. It however stands that the State Government has refused to understand the obvious and continues with its fixation with the exi | http%3A%2F%2Fkanglaonline.com%2F2016%2F08%2Ftraffic-circus-manipur-style-need-look-beyond-imphal%2F.json | http://kanglaonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/ko_fevicon.jpg?80c9bd | en | null | Traffic Circus : Manipur Style Need to look beyond Imphal | null | null | kanglaonline.com | It should be obvious to all. It however stands that the State Government has refused to understand the obvious and continues with its fixation with the existing commercial centres of Imphal. After The Sangai Express launched its campaign Traffic Circus : Manipur Style, it has become more and more clear that the traffic snarls that one witnesses on a daily basis in the capital of the State is not so much due to the number of vehicles but due to the refusal of the Government to look beyond Thangal Keithel, Paona Keithel, BT Road, MG Avenue, and the adjoining areas. The reason why these places are the destinations for quite a large number of people is not hard to fathom. From nails to pails and other necessities of life, all the shops and stores dealing with these goods are located at these said places. On top of these the historic Ima Keithel is also located at these said places. Making things worse is the presence of other establishments such as schools, banks and even Government offices at the main commercial centres of Imphal. So for almost everyone, the destination is always the places named here and it is hard to think that the Government has not been applying its mind on how to expand the capital horizontally. Things were not like this, say two or even a decade back, and now with people able to earn more and auto markets thriving with more and more models each year and with the banks generously stepping in and making available vehicle loans at easy interest, the number of vehicles has multiplied.
Unfortunately the roads have not increased or widened. Compounding the situation is the stoic refusal of the Government to act on the matter and see how things can be set right, at least to ease the traffic. Why not start shifting the schools and other Government establishments from the heart of the capital city and move them somewhere else. Is it compulsory that the office of the Public Works Department should remain where it is ? How about the office of the Life Insurance Corporation ? How about the schools ? Why can’t some of them be shifted from the commercial areas ? The Government seriously need to look beyond Imphal. Why not explore the idea of shifting some of the commercial establishments from its present location to somewhere out of the city ? Why not develop the market shed near Shanker Talkies at Lamphel so that a good number of shoppers may head towards Lamphel and not Khwairamband. Why not shift the schools, banks and other establishments somewhere to the outskirts of Imphal ? Along with these measures why not seriously get down to the business of introducing bus services ? | http://kanglaonline.com/2016/08/traffic-circus-manipur-style-need-look-beyond-imphal/ | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | kanglaonline.com/a6aa4dcd7bb279d9dc0b120b8b32793d371483c8c53d1a059113697fc544e67e.json |
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"Largest Circulated Daily In Manipur ."
] | 2016-08-26T12:51:04 | null | 2016-08-26T09:19:34 | IMPHAL, Aug 25: The State Home Department has categorically stated that the DPC held in 2013 for recruitment of 2000 Constables (Male) in Manipur Police wa | http%3A%2F%2Fkanglaonline.com%2F2016%2F08%2Fconstable-recruitment-imbroglio-large-scale-irregularities-detected-home-dept%2F.json | http://kanglaonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/ko_fevicon.jpg?80c9bd | en | null | Constable recruitment imbroglio Large scale irregularities detected : Home Dept | null | null | kanglaonline.com | IMPHAL, Aug 25: The State Home Department has categorically stated that the DPC held in 2013 for recruitment of 2000 Constables (Male) in Manipur Police was cancelled as large scale irregularities were detected in the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) as well as the written examination.
A press release issued by Joint Secretary (Home) Rehanuddin Choudhury informed that the State Government received a large number of complaints alleging serious irregularities in the selection process.
A writ petition was filed before the High Court of Manipur challenging the results and the Court passed an interim order on October 13, 2015 directing the State Government not to declare the result of the recruitment process without leave of the Court.
Taking due cognizance of the complaints and the High Court’s interim order, the State Government issued an order on October 19, 2015 for an enquiry into the recruitment process.
Subsequently, Principal Secretary JC Ramthanga enquired into the matter and submitted a report to the Government.
According to the report, results column for assessing the marks scored by candidates in all events were found not entered in the score sheets of almost all the candidates.
Among the qualified candidates, marks for each event were found entered.
No minimum qualifying cut off mark was set for clearing the written examination leading to candidates securing lesser marks as low as 0 or 2 being declared successful and candidates securing marks as high as 21 being declared unsuccessful.
Results column for assessing marks scored by candidates (in the written examination) in all events were found not entered in the score sheets of almost all the candidates.
One candidate with two answer scripts in different handwritings was found qualified.
Tampering of marks scored by candidates was noted.
Proceedings/tabulations sheets for declaring PET and written examination results were found not signed by DPC members. Number of candidates selected for interview was found to exceed five times the number of vacancies, as per the enquiry report.
The State Government, acting on the enquiry report, cancelled the DPC.
The State Home Department has also re-constituted a new committee for holding DPC for recruitment of 2000 vacancies of Constable (Male) and a fresh PET would start from August 30.
All candidates who applied in the year 2013 would be allowed to appear in the fresh DPC. The educational qualifications and age will be as the notification issued in the year 2013, it added.
Meanwhile, a notice issued by Chairman. DPC for Direct Recruitment of Police Constable (Male/Civil) K Jayanta has informed all the candidates appearing in the fresh PET to bring two copies of recent passport size photograph and photocopies of necessary documents when they come to report for PET. | http://kanglaonline.com/2016/08/constable-recruitment-imbroglio-large-scale-irregularities-detected-home-dept/ | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | kanglaonline.com/b0dad0da7c9c190e46606cdeea65b1f9118987f2432503cd0c1c0e49ead8cb13.json |
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The Centre is setting up a sports university in the State and the University of Culture was recently opened in capital city Imphal. Apart from several developmental projects, including a rail line connecting Imphal, statues of freedom fighters have been erected in Hojai, a Manipuri-dominated area in Assam.
Khetrimayum Bhabananda, a politician with a clean political record, was made the State BJP president. It was seen as a move aimed at tackling the Congress which has been in power for three consecutive terms. All former Chief Ministers, Ministers, party presidents and other major players of the BJP have been sidelined.
“The influence of the BJP is such that it will wrest power in the next polls,” Mr. Bhabananda had said.
Former BJP president and election strategist Thounaojam Chaoba said, “We opened our accounts by winning both the seats in the recent by-polls. Now, many Congressmen are scrambling to join the BJP”.
‘No Modi wave’
Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam Gangmei, however, denied that there is a ‘Modi wave’ in Manipur. “The BJP won the two by-elections due to some other reasons and not because of the Modi wave.”
Congress spokesperson Nongthombam Biren told The Hindu that no Congress MLA is joining any party. State unit Congress president T.N. Haokip said, “Being a big family there may be sometimes difference of opinions. No MLA shall leave the party when elections are round the corner as we have a track record”.
Floor crossing is not an uncommon phenomenon in Manipur. No Chief Minister has completed his full five-year term in the State. Ministers and MLAs are known to demand more from the chief ministers. One tribal MLA had created a record by changing loyalty four times in a single day.
Over the years, the electoral battle has always been between the two parties. And, it’s going to be the same this time too.
Source: The Hindu | http://kanglaonline.com/2016/08/assam-bjp-sets-eyes-manipur/ | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | kanglaonline.com/c8d90c58cbe487792f919ceb5c495b2eed1cd74823962167f532cc934ab406ec.json |
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] | 2016-08-26T12:52:58 | null | 2016-08-26T09:23:14 | Let certain points be very clear. It is an issue which should have united the indigenous people of the land, but as things have demonstrated after the Stat | http%3A%2F%2Fkanglaonline.com%2F2016%2F08%2Fvalley-needs-protection-setting-certain-points-clear%2F.json | http://kanglaonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/ko_fevicon.jpg?80c9bd | en | null | It is the valley that needs protection Setting certain points clear | null | null | kanglaonline.com | Let certain points be very clear. It is an issue which should have united the indigenous people of the land, but as things have demonstrated after the State Assembly passed the three Bills on August 31 last year, it has not. On the contrary it has only driven the people apart. So deep is the division that a good number of organisations including the Naga People’s Front have come forward and opposed the Draft Bill that has been prepared in place of the one already rejected by the President of India. It is here that certain points need to be laid bare. As things stand today, the hills are already protected by the Constitution of India and leave alone the non-local people, even the valley dwellers, that is the Meiteis, cannot buy landed properties in the hill districts. It is only the valley area, which constitutes a mere 8 percent of the total geographical area of the land, which is in danger of being ‘bought over’ by non-local people. No wonder the cry for a safeguard has come from the valley area. It is this reality that needs to be acknowledged and respected. And it is here that the stand of the Naga People’s Front that the Draft Bill, if enacted, should apply only to the valley and not the hills should give food for thought to the Government. Why not pass a Bill only for the valley area ? Or is this akin to going somewhere near the demand that there be different administration for the hills and the valley ? No easy answer here and this is where a debate or a discussion may be called for.
On the other hand the Manipur Land Revenue and Land Reforms Act is meant only for the valley area and does not cover the hill districts. The same yardstick may be applied while enforcing the Draft Bill. As stated above, the hill areas are already under Constitutional protection, by virtue of being a scheduled area. That leaves the valley vulnerable to the large scale influx of non-local people into the State. Even before the proposed Bill is introduced in the Assembly for discussion and ultimately passage, different voices have already emerged. While difference of opinion is healthy, the same may not be said about the legislation here, for it exposes the deep divide amongst the different communities. Not healthy. Maybe it would have been healthier if the ideas and suggestions issued to the press were first shared on an official platform. On the other hand it should be understood that the anxiety is not only about land but also about employment avenues. One reason why The Sangai Express has been staunchly advocating that the local people should stop creating the vacuum for others to come in. The land in the hill areas may be protected but what about the source of livelihood of the people ? A look at some of the district headquarters is more than enough to say that even in the hills, the non-local people, though they do not own any landed property, have literally taken over all possible vocations. This fact should not be brushed aside. | http://kanglaonline.com/2016/08/valley-needs-protection-setting-certain-points-clear/ | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | kanglaonline.com/b7ce63c7d119ce67a5d7de41a576dadff3523a52336ec2df79840db334d3d742.json |
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An emotional Sharmila tasted a drop of honey with her left hand to mark the symbolic end of her fasting before a huge number of media persons at 4.25 pm.
She then announced that she would contest the State Assembly election in Chief Minister Okram Ibobi’s Thoubal Assembly segment.
Sharmila broke her fast three hours after she was released on bail by Chief Judicial Magistrate, Imphal West after furnishing a PR bond of Rs 10,000.
She was officially released from JNIMS security ward after the arrival of Imphal Central Jail SP and Imphal East SP there at around 4 pm.
Soon after her release, Sharmila addressed a huge number of State and National media persons at the hospital. The anti-AFSPA crusader announced that she would no longer continue her hunger strike from today.
She said that she has been staging indefinite hunger strike demanding repeal of the black law from November 2000, a few days after an incident which is infamously referred to as the Malom massacre.
However, the Government has not relented despite my 16 years long fast, she said.
As such, she has to change the course of her anti-AFSPA campaign as it is very important for her to achieve the goal during her lifetime, Sharmila observed.
Inside the JNIMS security ward, she felt that she was trapped in a ‘chakravyu’, Sharmila said.
She said that she would fight the election in Chief Minister Okram Ibobi’s Constituency, and added that the first and foremost thing that she would do if she becomes the Chief Minister of Manipur is repeal of AFSPA.
Saying that people think that politics is a dirty game in Manipuri society, Sharmila said it is not possible for the politicians to play this dirty game if the people stand against such practice.
She said that if people elect 20 independent candidates who support her cause, people would be able to see a new Government, which can be bring positive changes in the State, Sharmila said.
She said that the present Government does not listen to the people’s voice although India is known as a democratic country.
Sharmila said that she would neither return home nor meet her mother as she is still continuing her movement against the draconian AFSPA.
She said that she has not ended her struggle against AFSPA by breaking her fast but changed the course of her movement.
Before she broke her fast, she held some honey in her right hand and cried for around 5 minutes.
She then tasted it with her left hand at around 4.25 pm. After she broke her fast, she said that she needs power to remove AFSPA from the State. There is no democracy in Manipur and politics has become so dirty here, she said. | http://kanglaonline.com/2016/08/announced-sharmila-ends-16-years-fast-drop-honey-says-will-contest-polls-chief-minister/ | en | 2016-08-10T00:00:00 | kanglaonline.com/bc2b3cdebf9031d1820ba1b3c2ace30a840a8a4b114e799b613a543da969106a.json |
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The Fire Department and authorities scrambled to assess the full extent of the damage from the 6.8 magnitude quake that shook buildings across the Southeast Asian country on Wednesday.
But the overall damage and impact on local residents appeared limited, government officials said. Most reports were of damage to the famed pagodas in central Myanmar, particularly around Bagan, and smaller, basic buildings.
Red Cross officials said they received reports of three people who died in the tremor – two children and one resident from two towns close to the epicentre.
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said the quake struck near the town of Chauk, south of Bagan, about 175 km (110 miles) southwest of the country’s second city Mandalay at around 5 p.m. (1030 GMT). Tremors were felt as far away as Thailand, Bangladesh and India.
Amanda George from the International Red Cross in Myanmar said that while the organization continued to provide help and assistance in search and rescue operations, it was not treating it as a major emergency situation.
“The government-run National Emergency Operation Centre stood down at about 8 p.m. last night. We normally follow their lead and coordinate closely,” said George.
“We continue to provide assistance to injured people, but we don’t see this as a major disaster.”
Reuters witnesses saw trucks of soldiers moving into Bagan on Thursday morning. Police officers cordoned off most the damaged ancient pagodas.
Bagan, the centrepiece of Myanmar’s fast-growing tourism industry, has around 2,000-3,000 pagodas and temples, spread over a 42-sq km plain ringed by mist-covered mountains. It rivals Cambodia’s Angkor Wat and Borobudur in Indonesia as Southeast Asia’s premier archaeological site.
“I am very sad because our ancient pagodas are damaged and some have collapsed now. I hope nothing like that happens again,” said Aung Naing Win, 32, a craft maker from Bagan.
“But perhaps the authorities should leave some damaged ones unrepaired so that future generations can see such disasters happen,” he said.
Myanmar is in a seismically active part of the world where the Indo-Australian Plate runs up against the Eurasian Plate. A magnitude 6.9 tremor hit northwestern Myanmar in April but caused no major loss of life.
The Fire Department and police in the town of Pakkoku – the biggest of the towns close to the epicentre – said many buildings were cracked and it has sent several trucks to assess the damage.
In Chauk, one building had nearly collapsed and was sealed off, according to a local official from the ruling National League for Democracy (NLD) party.
“Other buildings have visible cracks, but apart from that there’s no extensive damage,” said Maung Maung Kyaw.
Source: Morung Express | http://kanglaonline.com/2016/08/myanmar-sends-police-soldiers-protect-ancient-temples-damaged-quake/ | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | kanglaonline.com/16ec2d0705f7faf901e5211410c5cb64f401665efd7ca168268fb82d05875ea6.json |
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“The speed, particularly in these 3 or 4 years, has been beyond my expectation. It hadn’t crossed my mind that consumer demand for entertainment, sports and tourism could be as strong even as China’s
slows,” Wang told Reuters.
“If we maintain growth like this, I believe that Wanda will rank among the top three or top five entertainment companies in the world.”
Box office revenue in China reached 44 billion yuan in 2015 and is projected to surpass the United States by the end of next year.
“Wang is riding the intersection of a few trends and playing it well,” said Willy Shih, professor of management practice at Harvard Business School, who has written about Wang and his film ambitions.
Nowhere are those ambitions better reflected than at Wanda’s Qingdao Oriental Movie Metropolis, an $8 billion movie studio, theme park and real estate development scheduled to launch in April 2018.
The studio will attract at least five films a year with production budgets of more than $100 million, alongside smaller Chinese productions, Wang said.
It should also provide a vehicle for Hollywood and other film producers to get around tight Chinese import restrictions and get access to the China market, said Harvard’s Shih.
A total of 34 foreign films are allowed into China each year under a revenue-sharing model that gives 25 percent of box office receipts to foreign movie studios. Fourteen must be in “high-tech” formats such as 3D or IMAX.
Wang is even getting China Eastern Airlines (600115.SS) to launch a daily flight between Los Angeles and Qingdao, while subsidies will be offered to further entice producers to use Qingdao’s planned 50 sound stages.
“That’s my ace in the hole,” he said.
BOLD BUYS
Wanda’s global entertainment buying spree isn’t likely to slow down anytime soon.
Wang said he was looking to announce two billion-dollar non-production film-related deals in the United States.
He is also setting his sights on making a bid for one of Hollywood’s “Big Six” studios, with Paramount Pictures a possible target, while preparing to start movie co-investment next year.
Wang admitted that not everything he tries succeeds. In July, Wanda announced that it was closing for renovation its movie theme park in Wuhan, central China, part of a tourism and shopping development launched in 2014. Visitor numbers at the park had dwindled in recent months.
“This is a learning process,” said Wang, who has made it clear he intends to challenge Disney (DIS.N) and other western theme park developers.
“We are newcomers to this business, and there are no reference points,” he said. “Wanda is absolutely on its own, so we’re making changes as we go along. This is the price of entry. We haven’t seen a big real estate company successful transform into a services or culture enterprise.”
But China’s richest man says he can afford failure.
“If we buy one of the Big Six (movie studios), for $5 or $8 billion, and lose it all, Wanda wouldn’t go bankrupt,” Wang said.
“Without boldness, there will be no success,” Wang said earlier.
(Reporting By Matthew Miller and Shu Zhang; Editing by Alex Richardson)
Source: Reuters | http://kanglaonline.com/2016/08/exclusive-accidental-mogul-china-property-billionaires-route-hollywood/ | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | kanglaonline.com/3589ec70e7fadd228662171d48ea54c95c9f8c62379cb78eae5ffe8b7aa8137f.json |
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] | 2016-08-27T04:45:55 | null | 2016-08-27T08:22:38 | IMPHAL, Aug 26: Even though the State Transport Department’s order which prohibits parking of vehicles at six specific areas of Khwairamband is still in f | http%3A%2F%2Fkanglaonline.com%2F2016%2F08%2Ftoothless-order-adds-traffic-chaos%2F.json | http://kanglaonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/front-1-Traffic-735x400.jpg | en | null | Toothless order adds to traffic chaos | null | null | kanglaonline.com | IMPHAL, Aug 26: Even though the State Transport Department’s order which prohibits parking of vehicles at six specific areas of Khwairamband is still in force officially, the same order is no longer enforced on ground.
As pointed out by many citizens in the course of the ongoing campaign undertaken by The Sangai Express on traffic congestion and its management in Imphal city, one major factor for over-crowding and traffic congestion at Thangal Keithel road, Paona Keithel road, Alu Galli, MG Avenue and Dharamsala is parking vehicles at these areas.
It is not only the road sides or their peripheries. Almost two/thirds of the roads are being used as parking lots.
Based on a Cabinet decision adopted on October 28 last year, the Transport Director issued an order on December 26 last year. The order declared Thangal Keithel Road, Paona Keithel Road, Alu Galli, BT Road, MG Avenue and Dharamsala as ‘no parking zones’.
If one goes by the order, no vehicles should be parking at these six specific places between 7 am and 7 pm. The same order identified six other places which can be used as parking lots. They are the western road of Johnstone School, the State Museum road, the front section of MPP office, the vacant area to the West of Pologround, Nagamapal Road, Wahengbam Leikai road and the roof of Naga rivulet.
Copies of the order were sent to the Governor, the Chief Minister, the Transport Minister who is also the chairman of TRPC, the Chief Secretary and the DGP.
Both TCP and Police are witness to how the Transport Department’s order is violated wantonly at the six specified places.
At the same time, TCP personnel have been using wheel clamps to pull up vehicles which are parked outside or beyond the designated parking lots.
Along Paona Keithel road, TCP and police personnel seem to be doing their duties quite enthusiastically. TCP and police personnel, calling and gesturing people who are driving at a slow speed to speed up is a common sight. But there has been no sign of enforcing the Transport Department’s prohibition order against parking vehicles along Paona Keithel road.
It appears there is utter lack of coordination between the Government and its own agencies like TCP and Police.
The Police Department is there primarily to check violation of Government orders. To ensure smooth public administration is another primary duty of police. As such, Police Department cannot shirk its responsibility with regard to implementation of the Transport Department’s order which was issued in accordance to a Cabinet decision.
If there is no possibility of implementing the order on ground, another order which overrules the previous order must be issued. | http://kanglaonline.com/2016/08/toothless-order-adds-traffic-chaos/ | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | kanglaonline.com/cc42e5aa48d8731ff5bb732c3dba4648897e004dfcd31a171dc08f915d449a92.json |
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SP, West Tripura district, Abhijit Saptarshi has appealed to the people to identify the persons against whom charges under various Sections of IPC have been registered in different police stations.
Amid exchange of allegations between the ruling CPM and IPFT over the clash, panic has gripped tribals and non-tribals alike in the past three days.
Tribal students, professionals and workers have started retreating to their villages and their presence in local markets, offices, schools, colleges and universities in the city have thinned out.
IPFT had alleged that the rally was proceeding peacefully before some non-tribals attacked it in a few places, provoking the IPFT supporters to retaliate. Chief minister Manik Sarkar and his party denied the claims, holding the tribal party responsible for resorting to violence without any provocation to break the communal harmony.
Sarkar said the state government had ordered a magisterial inquiry into the incident, but TMC and IPFT were pressing for an inquiry by a sitting high court judge. BJP and Twipra Students’ Federation (TSF), a tribal students’ organization, on the other hand, have said CBI or any other national agency should handle the case.
CPM is facing accusations of attacking the IPFT members. The party in power is trying to take the advantage of the tribals’ demand for a separate state and not just Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council.
BJP state president Biplab Deb on Friday urged the Left Front government to convene an all-party meeting to contain the situation and resume normality, amid increasing reports of tribals fleeing the urban areas.
“More than 10,000 students and an equal number of professionals from the tribal community have been residing in Agartala and its outskirts peacefully for over a decade now. People from the community sell fish and vegetables in five markets in the state capital. But almost all them have returned and markets wear a deserted look now. The state government has failed to hold them back,” Deb alleged.
Source: Times of India | http://kanglaonline.com/2016/08/tripura-police-release-photo-28-clash-accused/ | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | kanglaonline.com/aaecb02953580bb3c501ae3c1e36c79a3cf4b0881922b1272423196f5a346638.json |
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He assured that Air Asia would start operating international flights to and from Imphal International Airport from next year.
Soon after landing at the airport, Jayant Sinha made a field inspection of the airport, its premises, infrastructure and facilities available there.
Jayant Sinha was accompanied by officials of the Airport Authority of India and the State Transport Department.
Speaking to media persons by the sideline of the field inspection, Jayant Sinha said that he came here to make a direct assessment of the infrastructure and facilities of Imphal airport after it was upgraded to the status of an international airport.
In addition to upgrading it to the status of an international airport, Imphal airport needs improvisation from time to time as a domestic airport.
If international flights should be operated to and from Imphal airport, the same service should be commercially viable.
The Central Government would take up due initiatives to improve air connectivity among the North East States under the Regional Connectivity Scheme.
Jayant Sinha said that he would talk about the matter with the Chief Ministers of Assam and Tripura, and the Deputy Chief Minister of Manipur.
The Ministry of Civil Aviation would take up necessary measures to augment all the domestic and international airports of the country.
Spread over 11 acres, Imphal International Airport has a lot of potential. The airport would be the key point for air connectivity between India, Myanmar and Thailand. It is the duty of the Civil Aviation Ministry to establish such air connectivity.
If there is air connectivity between India, Thailand and Myanmar, one need not take the longer route through Kolkata.
He assured that necessary measures would be initiated soon so that Imphal airport can start functioning as an international airport.
Later, during a meeting with Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam this afternoon, Jayant Sinha assured that Air Asia would started operating international flights to and from Imphal International Airport from next year.
Chief Secretary O Nabakishore, Transport Commissioner M Laxmikumar and AAI officials were also present at the meeting.
The meeting discussed about construction of a new terminal to the eastern side of Imphal airport and introduction of a small plane or chopper service between hill districts and Imphal.
A draft copy of an MoU which would pave way for introduction of such a service was entrusted to the Transport Commissioner by the Chief Secretary for further examination.
The meeting also discussed about installation of more X-Ray machines at Imphal airport, informed a source. | http://kanglaonline.com/2016/08/union-minister-inspects-imphal-airport-air-asia-likely-start-intl-flight-imphal-next-year/ | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | kanglaonline.com/da9f619ec44c9c1778e43f008fc4115c49f143906f05a80f8086ab34c0be7b83.json |
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The peace talks between government of India and the National Socialist Council of Nagalim – NSCN(IM) – is now on the verge of coming through a “final solution” with the “Government of the People’s Republic of Nagalim” attributing it to a paradigm shift to the approach by New Delhi. This announcement from the NSCN(IM) came four days after the two sides held their last round of talks on August 19.
“The Indo-Naga political conflict spanning over seven decades and which is undoubtedly the longest such problem in South-East Asia is now at last on the verge of coming through a final solution. There is a paradigm shift to the approach by the Indian leaders then and now resulting in understanding and viewing the problem from the perspective of both sides,” a press release issued by the GPRN from its headquarters at Hebron near Dimapur in Nagaland late Tuesday evening said.
The GPRN said appreciation of the difficulties of both sides had brought the two sides closer than ever, and a solution could be arrived at only when both sides also accepted the reality and showed mutual respect to each other.
The GPRN also said that peace talks underwent a “drastic positive change” since Narendra Modi took over as prime minister, with the serious effort put in by both sides resulting in signing of the framework agreement on August 3 last year. “The NSCN and the Naga people highly appreciate the government of India for recognizing the sovereign rights of the Nagas through the framework agreement,” the statement said.
The statement also put on record the fact that Easter Chisi Swu, widow of former NSCN(IM) chairman Issak Chisi Swu, who is a steering executive member of the GPRN, had also taken part in the August 19 talks, this being her first appearance in the peace talks.
It was on August 13 that NSCN(IM) general secretary Thuingaleng Muivah and government of India interlocutor RN Ravi had issued a joint statement saying the two sides were getting closer to the final settlement. “We assure the people that the talks have been progressing in right direction with determination. We are closer than ever before to the final settlement and hope to conclude it sooner than later,” the joint statement of August 13 had said.
While the NSCN(IM) had signed a ceasefire agreement with the government in 1997, the two sides have held at least 80 rounds of discussions leading to signing of the framework agreement in August last year.
Source: Indian Express | http://kanglaonline.com/2016/08/naga-peace-talks-verge-coming-final-solution-nscn-im/ | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | kanglaonline.com/fe982b2861ad61dc113fb7346eed701ae46f9bb9f9dfa34d75eeaca6aac350ae.json |
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] | 2016-08-26T12:49:28 | null | 2016-08-26T09:26:06 | The National Research Centre (NRC), Manipur in collaboration with the office of the Dean of Students Welfare, Manipur University invited me for a 5-day pub | http%3A%2F%2Fkanglaonline.com%2F2016%2F08%2Falthough-many-ethnic-communities-manipuris%2F.json | http://kanglaonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/ko_fevicon.jpg?80c9bd | en | null | Although many ethnic communities we are all Manipuris | null | null | kanglaonline.com | The National Research Centre (NRC), Manipur in collaboration with the office of the Dean of Students Welfare, Manipur University invited me for a 5-day public dialogue on the theme of Protection of Indigenous Peoples of Manipur which was to be held from 24th to 28th of July, 2016 at the Centenary Hall of Manipur University.
In the programme, my name was put on the 4th day that is July 27, 2016. I had prepared the topic which I would like to speak. But, unfortunately, I could not attend the meeting/public dialogue because I got accident and I was hospitalised for 19 days at Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Science (JNIMS) from 24th of July to the 11th of August, 2016.
The topic I had prepared was to suggest that all the indigenous people of Manipur immigrated from other parts of the world. Some people/group came from Laos Cambodia, some from Thailand, some from China, some from Burma now Myanmar. Among the oldest inhabitants are the Meiteis and the Korens (Koirengs), the proof is that sometime in the 1st/2nd century AD in the time of Khamba Thoibi, the Meiteis of the Moirang went to Koireng village to worship Thangjing Koireng Lai, the god of the Korens (Koirengs). Today, I would like to say that whether early comers or late comers, all the indigenous people of the hill and valley must try our best to love one another and maintain strong integrity. Let us not say who they are and who we are.
At the present time, all the indigenous ethnic/tribe people need to join together to prevent the intrusion of new outsiders whether from other countries or other states of India. Inner Line Permit System (ILPS) must be implemented as soon as possible otherwise we will be dominated by outsiders. The ILPS is implemented in the Northeast states of India such as Mizoram, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh and so on, then why should not the system be implemented in the state of Manipur? I once again appeal to all the communities of Manipur and the government of Manipur should try their best to work together. The government of India must also think seriously about our demand and issue an order to implement the Inner Line Permit System in Manipur. I also appeal to let us try our best not to use alien words/language and let us not adopt alien names. At present time, 70% of the names in the Meitei community are Hindi/Mayang names. It will be better if Meitei names are Tomba Meitei, Ibohal Meitei, Ibotomba Meitei, Sakhenba Meitei, Chinglensana Meitei, Amuba Meitei, Sanayaima Meitei and so on. For female Thoihenbi Chanu, Yaiphabi Chanu, Tonthoibi Chanu, Chinglembi Chanu, Leikhambi Chanu, Momon Leima Chanu, Sinthoihenbi Chanu and so on.
The above mentioned names are just for examples. Besides Meitei and Chanu, names of clans and surnames can also be used. My suggestion is to stop using alien names.
Lastly but not the least, I would like to say a little bit about my treatment experience at Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Science (JNIMS). All the doctors and nurses of JNIMS hospital are very sincere. Dr. Gailengmei Golmei was in-charge of my treatment. The group of doctors who accompanied him were also very kind and sincere and the nurses were also sincere.
However, quite different from the doctors and nurses, the security guards/personnel posted at JNIMS were somewhat insincere and ill-behaved. The security personnel would go around in all the rooms in the ward and would carry away the mobile phones which were being charged; and they would demand Rs 300 each from the owners of the mobile phones. One day the mobile phone of my daughter-in-law was taken away by one of the hospital security guard. When my daughter-in-law asked the security man to return the mobile phone, he told her to pay Rs 300. When my son heard about the demand, he asked the security man why he was demanding money for charging the phone. Then the security man said “Okay, you just pay only Rs 50. My son said “No, I’ll not pay a single rupee for your illegal act”. Then the security man returned the phone to my son without taking any money. Here, I would like to request the Medical department of Manipur as well as the JNIMS authority to check such illegal activity of the hospital security guards. To say this, I do not accuse the Manipur police department, I am only complaining about the conduct of those security men who are posted at JNIMS hospital. | http://kanglaonline.com/2016/08/although-many-ethnic-communities-manipuris/ | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | kanglaonline.com/49b6f9ce1dd07a38ccf9a9cc72195edc01b6bec711912b15b35561523e2e2da5.json |
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How long our diversities and parochial sentiments can resist the inevitable process of globalization? How long identity politics, municipal laws, national sovereignty etc. act as bottlenecks to globalization. If we seriously try to comprehend the powerful paradigm of globalization perhaps we may find the answer.
Human civilization certainly moves from one stage to another; from one level of development to another level. We all know how we proceed from cave-crimes to cyber-crimes. This is the unending process of human civilization. Globalization is a natural product of human civilization. It is a propagation of human advancement in ideas, technology and material. The process of globalization may be retarded by some forces but how long?
The process of globalization had started long ago. In the ancient, medieval or even in the modern times the kings and countries tried to expand their territories. In fact they built empires. These empires fell because they were built by force against the will of the people. However these empires made the foundation for globalization by establishing people to people contact and by exchanging ideas, culture and language amongst peoples. Again the major religions have universalized the world to a great extent. Some may argue that religions are also creating conflicts. A profound understanding of the religions will give us the idea that they create more unity and harmony. What fanatics do in the name of religion are aberrations? But the truth is two third of humanity is integrated by religions.
Europe is integrating through the Europe Union. The walking away of the United Kingdom from the Union is no doubt a setback. Many believe that they will come back to the Union. The Latin Americans are coming together. ASEAN is doing well. Despite Indo-Pak differences SAARC has made some progress. Commonwealth nations are making endeavours to find some common goals. BRICS is getting stronger. The Germans have come together; the USSR had broken; as of now the Koreans are unwilling to unite; Cuba and the USA have patched up. These are confusing trends but the mighty clock of globalization is ticking nonstop.
We can’t deny the humongous globalization effects through the robust globalizing agents like the WWW (World Wide Web) the United Nations, the World Trade Organization, World Bank etc. Today international trade, business and interactions are out of question without these institutions and platforms. Now-a-days no nation and people can live in isolation.
Inequalities between the developed-world and under-developed world, lingual, racial and cultural diversities may block the wind of universalization and globalization for a while. But the gravity of globalization is too strong that any resistance to it will not last long. In course of time the idea of identity and the notion of nationalism, will wither away. Ultimately they will merge with the global identity and system.
Some years ago I had an argument with a Professor on the issue of nationalism & sovereignty. He said, ‘these concepts are very old; the idea of nationalism and sovereignty are as old as 18th century; these ideas needs to be replaced; novel ideas must be brought in’. That time I was not fully convinced by his contention. Today I realize that the idea of global village has become a reality and globalization is virtually taking place. Still some people believe in nationhood and sovereignty when the world is fast globalizing.
After a few decades (if not centuries) from now the idea of nationalism and sovereignty will become infructuous and irrelevant. The forces of globalization will swallow them. We all will become world citizens – one world, one citizen, one currency, no requirement for passport or visa; you can travel anywhere you want without restrictions; your mobile phone will be your guide and advisor; there will be no army but police to help the citizens; there will be no war but a defense mechanism for this planet.
Then, why are we wasting time struggling for expansion (for lebensraum), sovereignty and nationhood when these ideas are becoming redundant? Shall we continue to fight for homelands when the whole world belongs to us? | http://kanglaonline.com/2016/08/globalization-and-homelands/ | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | kanglaonline.com/5df67b4a29d5fe816126803b0a96d168636b2afb30fc0e2eb6eb97e186af8aee.json |
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] | 2016-08-30T02:47:52 | null | 2016-08-30T07:57:31 | IMPHAL, Aug 29: The All Manipur DPC Completed Police Constable (Male) 2013 has called a 24 hour bandh in Imphal East district with effect from this midnigh | http%3A%2F%2Fkanglaonline.com%2F2016%2F08%2Fcandidates-call-imphal-east-bandh%2F.json | http://kanglaonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/ko_fevicon.jpg?80c9bd | en | null | Candidates call Imphal East bandh | null | null | kanglaonline.com | IMPHAL, Aug 29: The All Manipur DPC Completed Police Constable (Male) 2013 has called a 24 hour bandh in Imphal East district with effect from this midnight.
A meeting of the Constable candidates and their guardians was held today at Manipur Press Club and the meeting arrived at the decision of enforcing a 24 hour bandh in Imphal East district.
Speaking to media persons after the meeting, All Manipur DPC Completed Police Constable (Male) 2013 spokesman Md Zahir Khan said that the 24 hours bandh was called to abort the fresh recruitment process scheduled to commence tomorrow.
The Government should cancel the fresh recruitment process scheduled to begin at MPTC Pangei from tomorrow. The State Government and the candidates who come to appear the fresh recruitment process should be held responsible for any untoward incident that may happen to them, Zahir Khan said.
If there were anomalies in the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) held earlier, the Government should be held accountable.
The whole process of PET was video-recorded and it was done with the knowledge of media. The wrongdoers/defaulters should be disqualified but the candidates who got qualified on their merit should not be victimised.
As for the anomalies like declaring candidates who scored zero, two marks as successful while declaring who scored 21 marks as unsuccessful, submission of two answer scripts by a single candidate etc, the recruitment committee should be held accountable. The candidates had nothing to do with such anomalies and lapses, he asserted.
Cancelling the whole recruitment process on account of these anomalies was unacceptable.
While condemning the arson at the former High Court complex, Zahir Khan clarified that the All Manipur DPC Completed Police Constable (Male) 2013 was not related to the arson in any manner. | http://kanglaonline.com/2016/08/candidates-call-imphal-east-bandh/ | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | kanglaonline.com/3a845e712d6515cf10b403926ba3f46f0767dbd33d0ed236177da5586a37a8be.json |
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] | 2016-08-29T04:47:09 | null | 2016-08-29T09:25:16 | IMPHAL, Aug 28: Many of the diesel autos operating on busy Nagamapal and Wahengbam Leikai roads do not possess the necessary permits issued by the Transpor | http%3A%2F%2Fkanglaonline.com%2F2016%2F08%2Fmany-autos-dont-possess-permits%2F.json | http://kanglaonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/E-FRONT-__-Traffic-2-735x400.jpg | en | null | Many autos don’t possess permits | null | null | kanglaonline.com | IMPHAL, Aug 28: Many of the diesel autos operating on busy Nagamapal and Wahengbam Leikai roads do not possess the necessary permits issued by the Transport Department.
These diesel autos which do not possess permits do not have specific parking lots. As such, they are always on the move except during embarkment and disembarkment by passengers.
However, in their efforts to pick up maximum number of passengers, they usually move very slowly thereby severely disturbing vehicular traffic. The situation is quite similar along Wahengbam Leikai road too.
Diesel autos which operate on Tiddim Road and Mayai Lambi move at a snail’s pace at Wahengbam Leikai, near BT Flyover bridge and near Maharani bridge in order to pick up passengers. Such slow movement of diesel autos severely impedes vehicular traffic.
A large number of diesel autos which do not possess necessary documents can also be seen in front of GM Hall. These autos, after crossing the traffic island of Kangla Western Gate, go to BT Flyover where they reverse their directions and come back towards BT Road.
Many educated, unemployed youth have been earning their livelihood by working as diesel auto drivers.
But it demands thorough introspection how diesel autos have evolved into a major source of traffic congestion and all the noise and din at Khwairamband.
Transport Director H Rosita said that there might be around 3000 diesel autos which do not possess necessary permits and the number of diesel autos which possess necessary permits may be around 6000.
To avoid any further increase in the number of diesel autos, registration of new diesel autos would be prohibited, said the Transport Director.
Manipur Diesels is the dealer of diesel autos in Manipur and the dealer has been selling diesel autos in the State for over 10 years.
Motor Vehicle officials often carry out drives against diesel autos operating on busy Wahengbam Leikai road but these drives are not successful enough, Rosita confided.
Transport Department, being a small department with minimal budgetary allocations and little man- power, is unable to discharge its duties fully and effectively, she added. | http://kanglaonline.com/2016/08/many-autos-dont-possess-permits/ | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | kanglaonline.com/c219cd575e46c4b2ef260159eae9ecc0e29639b1bc7feb7e5c2942ada307f65d.json |
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Lucknow, Aug 25 : In the biggest ever drug haul in Uttar Pradesh, Sahastra Seema Bal (SSB) and Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) seized 3.125 kg of cocaine from the Indo-Nepal border at 9 pm on Tuesday. A 41-year-old woman from Manipur, who could easily pass off as a Nepali, Rose Kashung was bringing in contraband via Sonauli border in Maharajganj district via Maitri bus service which connects Kathmandu and Varanasi.
A Nigerian man active in Delhi identified as Ogbnaya Godswill was using the woman as courier. SSB Lucknow Frontier, Inspector General VH Deshmukh said the narcotics were smuggled to Nepal from either Costa Rica or Panama. “Ogbnaya is on the run and seems to be the kingpin. He is using women from North East as carriers as their physical features resemble those of Nepali women,” said Deshmukh.
Within two hours of the crackdown in eastern UP, the wider drug syndicate was busted with arrest of another Manipuri woman K Moi from Safdargunj in Delhi.
On grilling the two separately, sleuths got the name of Ogbnaya whose last movement was traced to Mumbai. “These are no small fries… such recovery takes place rarely,” said Deshmukh.
During interrogation, the team found Kashung reached Kathmandu via bus on August 21 and stayed at Kathmandu City Hotel. Next day, a man delivered two packets to her. She had confessed to have carried the drug haul on two occasions within the last seven months for Rs 50,000.
Kashung kept the contraband well-concealed and wrapped them in multiple layers of carbon papers and newspapers. Smugglers often use carbon paper as X-ray machines often fail see through them. However the white powder she was carrying was unearthed and tested positive for cocaine during preliminary test at the spot. “It is worth over Rs 15 crore,” added Deshmukh.
SSB guards 489 kilometre long border between Uttar Pradesh and Nepal and has 125 checking posts out of which 65 are located in dense forest. As it is a friendly border, no passport is required to cross over to the other side. Smuggling is done usually through three popular trade routes- Sunaouli (Maharajganj district), Rupai-diha (Bahraich district) and Barhani Bazar. | http://kanglaonline.com/2016/08/rs-15-cr-cocaine-seized-indo-nepal-border-two-women-state-held/ | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | kanglaonline.com/e907b60ef0088b3d6b54e7f702fdccc8555cb54aa2d5620548f67935516c9415.json |
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The media interaction was also attended by BJP Manipur Pradesh spokesperson N Mangi.
Nimaichand continued that a large scale of irregularities which were detected in the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and written examination of 2000 Constables (Male) in Manipur Police as claimed by the State Home Department needs to be thoroughly revised or reviewed.
He stated that the PET recruitment process was conducted with full video recording to prevent anomalies.
“Now the State Home Department claims that there were mark tamperings which further allowed unsuccessful candidates to participate in written examination and viva-voce,” he said.
He mentioned that Principal Secretary JC Ramthanga was appointed to probe the matter and submit a report to the State Government.
Result columns for assessing the marks scored by almost all the candidates in all events were found empty. No minimum qualifying cut off mark was set for clearing the written examination leading to candidates securing as low as 0 or 2 being declared successful and candidates securing marks as high as 21 declared unsuccessful.
Such reports can only mean that authorities above the Recruitment Board had influenced the Chairman and its board members to tamper the recruitment process, he alleged.
The then Superintendent of Police, Bishnupur district Th Radheshyam was the Chairman of the Recruitment Board, he added.
After the then SP asked for voluntary resignation from the force with an ambition to join politics, the State Government purposely took steps to cancel the recruitment process, Nimaichand alleged. He added that three persons filed a petition with the Court to cancel the recruitment process and till today identity of these three persons are yet to be known. Identity of the three petitioners should be revealed.
Nimaichand further said that anonymous sources have confirmed that the three petitioners are currently employed in the Education Department. Such reports can only confirm that the three petitioners were sponsored by the State Government.
Nimaichand demanded that the recruitment result should be declared as soon as possible and added that there is no point in conducting fresh recruitment. Politicizing the recruitment has disappointed the youth.
Meanwhile, N Mangi stated that BJP Manipur Pradesh will stand for the cause of the victimized candidates of the Manipur Police Constables recruitment held in 2013.
Having victimised the youth, the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister should resign on moral ground. The enquiry report of Principal Secretary JC Ramthanga should be made public. He further urged the people to challenge the corrupt Government in the upcoming election and make Manipur a corruption-free State. | http://kanglaonline.com/2016/08/police-recruitment-dont-politicise-advises-bjp/ | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | kanglaonline.com/b3441176b6daa7c35e72198d3c4e59e1867faf8adfb34251edc45162c23c6cab.json |
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The 7th Hathei Phanit (Chilli Festival) cum Farmers and Scientist Interaction was opened today at Sirarakhong and it would continue till August 27.
Speaking at the opening function, Horticulture Department Scientist Dr SS Roy highlighted the growing need for a processing unit in order to augment the income of chilli farmers of Sirarakhong and also to promote the unique variety of chilli across the world.
A processing unit would be installed at the village under a joint initiative of ICAR, KVK Ukhrul and the Department concerned.
Sirarakhong chilli has high calcium and vitamin C contents. This chilli has a unique taste and it is a good anti-oxidant.
Sirarakhong chilli, when planted at other places, loses it unique characteristics. Sirarakhong chilli is even better than Kashmir chilli when used as a colouring additive to dishes, he added.
However, very little is known about Sirarakhong chilli outside Manipur. Once the processing unit is established, Sirarakhong chilli can certainly make its way to international markets without any difficulty.
Ukhrul ADC Chairman Dr Yaronsho Ngalung, Ukhrul DC Modak Hrisheekesh, Horticulture and Soil Conservation Additional Director AS Ningmi, Tychicus Vashum of IFAD Ukhrul, MDS Administrative Officer S Ranjit, KVK Ukhrul Programme Coordinator Dr Y Rama Krishna ICAR Scientists Dr SK Sharma, N Ajit of Production Technology and Horticulture Scientist Dr SS Roy attended the opening function as presidium members.
Dr SS Roy said that Sirarakhong Chilli has also the potential to get a Geographical Indicator (GI) tag. Just like Tamenglong oranges, Kachai lemon and Siroy Lily which thrive only at specific places, Sirarakhong chilli thrives only at Sirarakhong.
Sirarakhong village chief V Wungkhayap Zimik said that chilli productivity of Sirarakhong has declined considerably as compared to the previous years.
With the villagers now realising the negative impacts of shifting cultivation on environment and ecology, they have resolved to give up the same practice and cultivate chilli and other vegetables at a permanent place.
At present, there are 85 hectares set aside for chilli cultivation and the village has set a target of expanding the chilli cultivation area to 100 hectares by next year.
The department concerned and other organisations have started imparting to Sirarakhong villagers the methods of organic farming.
The farmers would interact with scientists tomorrow and try to ascertain the reason for this season’s much reduced chilli productivity.
The village chief then expressed keen desire for the State Government to take up all possible measures so that Sirarakhong chilli gets a GI tag.
Altogether eight chilli stalls are opened at the festival. | http://kanglaonline.com/2016/08/chilli-processing-unit-likely-sirarakhong/ | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | kanglaonline.com/5e92d58e8307484d70e8384ad9c433daf499a46346ddaef417fb4d959a5ad8fc.json |
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The two BJP MLAs are Khumukcham Joykisan and Thongam Bishwajit.
Meanwhile the State unit of the BJP has called a Statewide bandh from 6 am till 6 pm tomorrow while the BJP Thangmeiband Mandal has called an indefinite bandh in Thangmeiband area.
A large number of BJP workers led by Joykisan and Bishwajit and candidates who appeared in the recruitment process held in 2013 reached the western gate of Manipur Police Training Centre (MPTC), Pangei at around 8.30 am today. As they raised an uproar there, a tense confrontation broke out between protesters and a strong police team led by Additional SP Manjit. A heated altercation ensued between police and the two MLAs when police started firing tear gas shells in their efforts to control the situation.
As the protesters could not breach the western gate, they marched to the main gate. There too they were met by a volley of tear gas shells. Notwithstanding the tear gas shells, the protesters including the two MLAs attempted to break open the gate.
Sometime later, police somehow managed to control the situation and they sealed the main gate. Outside the gate, the BJP MLAs, the workers and the Constable candidates of 2013 batch squatted and they were soon joined by BJP Manipur Pradesh president K Bhabananda.
Meanwhile, Imphal East SP Angam Kamei and DC M Joy arrived at the scene.
A little later, Kh Joykisan and Th Bishwajit went inside MPTC campus. In the meantime, the protesters shouted slogans like “We want justice”, “Long live BJP” etc.
At around 10.30 am, a team of Imphal East police arrested and whisked away the two BJP MLAs.
Soon after, police declared through the PA system that the DM has imposed restrictions in and around MPTC campus under CrPC 144 with immediate effect. This was followed by another volley of tear gas shells which succeeded in quelling the uproar.
Subsequently, the fresh recruitment process was held amid tight security. Ahead of today’s protest agitation, 17 BJP workers were preparing for the agitation were arrested by Imphal East police from a house of a fellow BJP worker last night.
Following the arrest of MLA Joykisan, all the shops at Thangmeiband pulled down shutters.
On the other hand, BJP Lamlai Mandal staged a protest demonstration today at Yorbung Ima Thambal Lairembi Meira Shanglen denouncing the Government’s decision to hold a fresh recruitment process after cancelling the recruitment process held in 2013.
Similar protest demonstrations were also staged at Thoubal Wangmataba, near KM Blooming School, Khangabok; Sugnu, Khangabok New Market, Heirok Part Lam Mari Phangba, Wabagai Keithel Macha and Yairipok Bazar.
Showing solidarity towards the agitating written test successful candidates of police Constable 2013 and disappointment over alleged mala-fide intention of the state Government, BJP Saitu Mandal staged a sit-in- protest today in Sadar Hills.
Around 200 members of the party took part in the protest held this noon in front of the party office at Charhajare under Saitu AC in Sadar Hills.
The BJP protesters held placards which read, “Root out Congress, root out Corruption”, “Save Manipur root out corruption”, “Stop division between hill and valley people”, “Implement NFSA at its approved rate”, etc. | http://kanglaonline.com/2016/08/bjp-mlas-lead-protest-fresh-dpc-police-constables-arrested-bjp-calls-12-hrs-bandh-indefinite-thangmeiband-bandh-announced/ | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | kanglaonline.com/ab7e252133ce7b6c6b7099d34ad3043283ce8855bfe2fd086fddd774732d35f7.json |
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The prohibition order was issued by the state government after the heads of the opposition parties Zoramthanga of Mizo National Front (MNF) and Lalduhawma of Zoram Nationalist Party (ZNP) delivered lectures in colleges across the state.
While Zoramthanga was invited by two different colleges to deliver a lecture on separatist movements in the northeast and the Mizoran Accord, Lalduhawma of ZNP talked on various subjects in colleges. The state order said that the such lectures disturb the environment and upset the students.
The state order also directed teachers in government colleges to refrain from inviting politicians to deliver lectures on sensitive issues. The order also added that the teachers who do not follow the directives will be penalised, according to Northeast Today.
Meanwhile, college teachers, students, unions and opposition parties are not in favour of the state directives and have said that the government led by Lal Thanhawla is attacking freedom of speech. The academicians across the state said that such restrictions would hinder the students, particularly students studying political science in colleges.
The Aizawl City College Joint Students’ Union, Aizawl City College Joint Students’ Union, and Mizo Zirlai Pawl met Mizoram’s Higher and Technical Education Minister R Romawia and had a discussion on the directives.
The opposition parties of the state also criticised the order for imposing restrictions on teachers and students saying that students have the capability of differentiating between propaganda and historical facts.
Source: Ibtimes.co.in | http://kanglaonline.com/2016/08/mizoram-politicians-prohibited-lecturing-colleges/ | en | 2016-08-14T00:00:00 | kanglaonline.com/0271f48c65f7a7d1e745e619b78f769a2f2d17c20fabc496b7e83224080a699a.json |
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] | 2016-08-30T02:47:59 | null | 2016-08-30T08:01:28 | CCpur, Aug 29: In the run-up to the Tribal Unity Day scheduled for August 31, womenfolk here today staged a silent rally under the aegis of JAC Against Ant | http%3A%2F%2Fkanglaonline.com%2F2016%2F08%2Fwomenfolk-take-silent-rally-ccpur%2F.json | http://kanglaonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/E-front-__-Womenfolk-take-out-silent-rally-at-CCpur-735x400.jpg | en | null | Womenfolk take out silent rally at CCpur | null | null | kanglaonline.com | CCpur, Aug 29: In the run-up to the Tribal Unity Day scheduled for August 31, womenfolk here today staged a silent rally under the aegis of JAC Against Anti-Tribal Bills while the half-day shutdown continues to witness a polarised response from the public.
As announced by the JAC, the shutdown began Sunday midnight and wound up at noon today. While normal life resumed soon after mid-day, passenger vehicles that were plying till Tuibuong during the shutdown did not enter the town even after the shutdown hours.
Meanwhile, responding to the JAC’s call womenfolk held a rally covering their mouth with cloths to symbolically signify the year-long suppression and neglect of tribals and their cries by the Government.
A candle light vigil that has been scheduled at 6.30 pm every night since Friday last will be carried out tonight as usual, said the JAC that also maintained that the shutdown will again resume mid-night today until noon tomorrow. Another rally has been planned for tomorrow along with a torch rally and releasing of flying lanterns in the evening.
The JAC-AATB Singngat Area has also planned a 34 km long ‘Protest March’ from Singngat Hqtrs tomorrow. The rallyists will be received at the Salpha Pumbuk and several programmes to protest and highlight the plight of the tribal people will be held there as well said a source. | http://kanglaonline.com/2016/08/womenfolk-take-silent-rally-ccpur/ | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | kanglaonline.com/69865ea804d0f2891fc03d2b159a6f0e5f0678456c5be89f48853e12bf3a6de7.json |
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Y Bhupenchandra Gosh, President of All Manipur Petroleum Tanker Driver Union said that Manipur is now in a state where there is no rule of law. Rule of law is not only for few fortunate people, drivers do have the right to enjoy this law. They are working day and night facing bad weather and sometimes they even face what could not even imagine in their life. Many divers have lost their life during their duty but till now government have fails to extend their support to the drivers, he added.
Y Bhupenchandra Gosh also said that the tanker drivers have decided to stay off the road until the state government fulfills their long awaited demands to provide well and proper security. Until their demands are met by the government, supply of petroleum product will be put on hold, he added.
Y Bhupenchandra Gosh further said that without any proper protection and security, the union will not serve their duty. The union demands the concern to fulfill needs at the earliest.
1 of 5 | http://kanglaonline.com/2016/08/oil-tanker-vandalised/ | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | kanglaonline.com/cc37688d772028fe72b015a9922bfed968dc34d894380b339bd08700a646d059.json |
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] | 2016-08-30T02:48:00 | null | 2016-08-30T07:59:40 | IMPHAL, Aug 29: Shopkeepers are one major factor for traffic congestion along Thangal Keithel Road, MG Avenue, Alu Gali and Dharamsala. The road which is m | http%3A%2F%2Fkanglaonline.com%2F2016%2F08%2Fshopkeepers-aggravate-traffic-congestion%2F.json | http://kanglaonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/E-Front-__-Traffic-circus-6.jpg | en | null | Shopkeepers aggravate traffic congestion | null | null | kanglaonline.com | IMPHAL, Aug 29: Shopkeepers are one major factor for traffic congestion along Thangal Keithel Road, MG Avenue, Alu Gali and Dharamsala.
The road which is more congested than Thangal Keithel road is the one which connects MG Avenue with Alu Gali.
Along this road, heavy vehicles are seen parked in rows as many of the shops located along the road deal in construction materials. Loading and unloading of construction materials and other articles make the road highly congested.
With the foot-path fully occupied by the adjoining shops, there is literally no room for pedestrians to move.
Many of these shops deal in tin sheets, steel rods, water pump-sets, water pipes, water tanks and other heavy articles which require heavy vehicles for transportation.
Betel leave dealers have also been contributing to the traffic congestion. Every now and then, they are seen loading and unloading large baskets of betel leaves on/from rickshaws thereby impeding traffic flow.
Many shopkeepers have their godowns along MG Avenue, Alu Gali and Dharamsala. This is another factor for traffic congestion.
An order issued by the Transport Director on December 28 last year directed all shopkeepers to shift their godowns from Thangal Keithel Road, Paona Keithel Road, Alu Gali and Dharamsala within two months from the date the order was issued.
In addition to godowns, the same order directed shifting of all motor workshops located along Thangal Keithel Road, Paona Keithel Road and from Thangal Keithel to Keishampat within two months.
Copies of the same order were also delivered to the Governor, the Chief Minister, the Transport Minister, the Chief Secretary, the DGP and other top Government officials. But till today the order still remains as ineffective as the day it was issued.
The only positive effect of the order is that motor workshops located along Thangal Keithel road take vehicles inside their workshops when TCP personnel come on their daily rounds using loud speakers. But at other times, most of the motor workshops repair vehicles on the road.
But arrival of TCP personnel does not have any effect at Dharamsala area and Alu Gali. | http://kanglaonline.com/2016/08/shopkeepers-aggravate-traffic-congestion/ | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | kanglaonline.com/0d2676e779b310e05682a58b1c6c4c578c3baaad9805fedd19d7e4b7e42ff63c.json |
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Dana Majhi’s wife Amang, 42, died from tuberculosis in the district hospital in Bhawanipatna town in Orissa state.
Mr Majhi said his village was 60km (37 miles) away and he couldn’t afford to hire a vehicle.
The hospital authorities have denied his charge.
‘No choice’
“The woman was admitted to the hospital on Tuesday and died the same night. Her husband took away her body without informing any hospital staff,” senior medical official B Brahma said.
Mr Majhi, however, alleged that his wife died on Tuesday night and that he began walking with her body on Wednesday after the hospital staff kept asking him to remove the body.
“I kept pleading with the hospital staff to provide a vehicle to carry my wife’s body, but to no avail. Since I am a poor man and could not hire a private vehicle, I had no choice but to carry her body on my shoulder,” he said.
Early on Wednesday, he said, he wrapped up the body in cloth and began the long trek to his village in Melghar for the last rites, accompanied by his 12-year-old daughter Chaula.
He had walked for about 12km when some people on the way intervened and an ambulance finally arrived.
The cremation took place on Wednesday evening.
Compensation
The district collector for Kalahandi (where Bhawanipatna town is located) Brunda D said she arranged a vehicle to transport Amang’s body as soon as she came to know about it.
“I have asked the local officials to provide 2,000 rupees ($30; £22) to the family under the Harischandra Yojana [a government scheme which entitles poor people the amount to cremate a family member]. Besides, the family would also get 10,000 rupees from the Red Cross,” she said.
In February, the state government had announced a scheme to ensure that a mortuary vehicle was available to carry the bodies of the poor from the hospital to their homes.
But in a telling commentary on the state of the healthcare services in Orissa, at least half a dozen cases of bodies being transported on bicycles, trolley rickshaws and even wooden cots have been reported from remote areas in the past few months.
After reports of Mr Majhi’s ordeal emerged, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik formally launched the scheme on Thursday.
Source: BBC | http://kanglaonline.com/2016/08/indian-man-carries-dead-wifes-body-12km/ | en | 2016-08-09T00:00:00 | kanglaonline.com/8a9280f5cd5e513f1a124770c13c647889a382a0402907cf7f5f3ea743ae9938.json |
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] | 2016-08-26T12:57:44 | null | 2016-05-09T07:01:54 | IMPHAL, May 8: Senior Advocate Khaidem Mani has urged the individuals who represent certain organisations in describing the three ILPS Bills as anti-tribal | http%3A%2F%2Fkanglaonline.com%2F2016%2F05%2Fnothing-anti-tribal-about-bills-kh-mani%2F.json | http://kanglaonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/ko_fevicon.jpg?80c9bd | en | null | Nothing anti-tribal about Bills : Kh Mani | null | null | kanglaonline.com | IMPHAL, May 8: Senior Advocate Khaidem Mani has urged the individuals who represent certain organisations in describing the three ILPS Bills as anti-tribal Bills to spell out the Clauses which go against the interest of the tribal people of the State.
Speaking to reporters at Loklaobung, the senior Advocate said that the issue must be debated publicly in the presence of the State and National media to clear the doubts and misunderstandings.
In fact, many tribal leaders, intellectuals and legal luminaries have opined that the three Bills do not have any Clause which go against the interest of tribal people of the State, he said.
However, there are certain ambiguous Clauses which would be inapplicable in actual practice in some areas, he said and added that these Clauses can be amended after the Bills are converted into Acts.
Particularly in Protection of Manipur People’s Bill, 2015, the definitions of ‘Manipur people’ and ‘native’ require rectification, the senior Advocate observed.
He further said that the remaining two Bills do not require any rectification.
As such, all these three Bills are neither communal nor anti-tribal, he observed.
The senior Advocate further said that according to the Constitution of India, no House enjoys the privilege of passing any Bill which is communal or which goes against the interest of any particular community.
The three ILPS Bills were passed by the State Assembly on August 31, 2015. | http://kanglaonline.com/2016/05/nothing-anti-tribal-about-bills-kh-mani/ | en | 2016-05-09T00:00:00 | kanglaonline.com/0155165a3f9327db29689c1c644aacc1b3e923c1f541bcf13c3124d041da2d94.json |
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The Mao Council (MC) organised the event from 11 am. UNC treasurer Kaikho Mao spoke on the occasion at Mao Gate programme. K Kapani, vice president of Mao Council gave the keynote address. Chandel Naga People’s Organisation (CNPO) organised the event in Chandel and Tangkhul Naga Long in Ukhrul, according to UNC. According to a paper issued by the UNC, the observation is to honor those who suffered and made the ultimate sacrifice for the integration of all Nagas over sixty six years ago during the “No-Tax campaign”.
Being a landmark in the history of the political movement of the Nagas in Manipur in particular and all Nagas in general, the observation of “Martyrs’ Day” was taken up by the UNC with the Mao Council as the local organizing committee since August 27, 2005, the UNC added.
The UNC also stated that to the dismay of the Nagas, against their wishes to live together with their brethren of the Naga Hills of then Assam, the Government of India decided to grant a Legislative Assembly in Manipur. At this juncture, Mr FF Pearson, president, Manipur State Darbar hurriedly constituted the Manipur State Constitution and the Manipur State Hill Peoples (Administration) Regulation Drafting Committee to work out an interim administrative arrangement for Manipur before the lapse of the British paramountcy.
“A Daiho and Tiankham, representatives of hill tribes in the Committee pointed out that the draft constitution should incorporate the following clause – “the principle of equality and freedom as applied to all without distinction of caste, creed and race shall include the right of any section of hill people to secede at the end of five years period should the condition within the constitution not be satisfactory”.
“The two made it clear that if the clause was not incorporated they would not be party to the Constitution. When the draft Constitution was submitted to the Maharaja of Manipur on May 5, 1947 FF Pearson, Chairman of the Constitution Drafting Committee, drew the particular and personal attention of the Maharaja to the dissension of the representatives of the hill tribes,” it added.
In spite of the democratic demand for consolidation of contiguous Naga areas under one administrative unit and the explicit opposition to the Manipur State Draft Constitution by the tribe representatives, the general election under the Manipur State Constitution Act 1947 was held in June 1948. The Nagas boycotted the election.
“The “No Tax Campaign” 1948 is a landmark in the history of the political movement of the Nagas of Manipur. Thus the “No Tax Campaign” was launched when Maharaj Kumar Priyobrata Singh was the Chief Minister of Manipur. The Nagas in Manipur refused to pay the annual House Tax to the Government of Manipur and under the aegis of the Naga National League (NNL) submitted their annual house tax to Charles Pawsey, DC of Naga Hills of Assam at Kohima,” the UNC paper also said.
“It was an act of defiance against the authority of the State, under which the Nagas of Manipur had been placed without their consent. It was also a means of putting pressure on the Indian Government for securing the merger of the Nagas in Manipur with the Naga hills district,” the UNC added.
According to the UNC paper, the Manipur Maharaja, Budha Chandra was on good terms with Sir Akbar Hydari, the then Governor of Assam, who was requested by the Maharaja to send a contingent of Assam Rifles to arrest A Daiho.
“Sir Akbar Hydari, well known for his anti Naga political stand, gladly approved and dispatched a contingent of 4 Assam Rifles along with State police equipped with rifles and machine guns, to Mao Gate on August 27, 1948. The Assam Rifles took position in and around Mao Inspection Bungalow in war like fashion and indiscriminately fired at the volunteers/ students of the Mao-Maram Tribal Council (now Mao, Maram, Poumai, Thangal and Upper Zeliang) who were blocking the road leading to the residence of A Daiho”, it added.
The Tangkhul Naga Long (TNL) also observed the day at TNL office Viewland, Ukhrul. TNL president Weapon Zimik said that Nagas have been relentlessly struggling for self determination despite Indian domination after the British left.
The day marks 68 years of struggle for the rights of the Nagas, he said. The Nagas across the State remember the heroic sacrifices for our common cause, he added. | http://kanglaonline.com/2016/08/68th-martyrs-day-nagas-observed-unc/ | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | kanglaonline.com/a42f71576296fc3762d4095672ca486cef4b97ce3b33caa5dc69b749792311b6.json |
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“Despite physical, social as well as psychological distance, there has been a steady growth of tourists in the state. In 2015-16, we received 3.45 lakh tourists, including domestic as well as foreign. Of this, 3.4 lakh were from the country itself,” Arunachal Pradesh Tourism Secretary Joram Bedaa told PTI here.
“Looking at the trend and our current marketing efforts we are expecting a 20 per cent rise in numbers in the state in this financial year,” he added.
The first edition of the annual ‘Songs and Dances of the North East’ festival was held in Delhi, organised by Meghalaya.
Bedda said Arunachal Pradesh is targeting premium audience so that the ecology and the natural beauty of the state is not disturbed.
Known as the ‘Land of the Rising Sun’, the state is located in the northeast and borders Assam and Nagaland in the south, and shares international borders with Bhutan in the west, Myanmar in the east and China in the north.
Covered by the Himalayas, the state is being promoted as an ‘adventure destination’ as it has rivers, mountains and forests and will soon get its own airport in Tezu, he said.
“We are well connected through road and air to Assam. We also have regular helicopter services connecting us to our neighbouring state. Besides, we also connected with Delhi with a superfast train,” Bedda said, adding that there are plans of introducing a Rajdhani train connecting Itanagar and the national capital.
The state is also bullish on Bollywood projects to promote tourism and has regular meetings with the industry to shoot projects in the state.
On 2nd ‘Songs and Dances of the North East’ festival, he said, it is conceptualised and designed to bind together the diverse culture and heritage of the North East on a common platform and connect it with rest of India.
The festival’s theme this year is ‘Come, Experience the North East’ and is sponsored by North Eastern Council (NEC).
He said the festival will showcase ethnic delicacies, music and dance, from all eight North Eastern states – Assam, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Tripura, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Nagaland and Manipur.
(This story has not been edited by Business Standard staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
Source: Business Standard | http://kanglaonline.com/2016/08/arunachal-pradesh-eyes-20-growth-tourist-arrivals-fy17/ | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | kanglaonline.com/04bf4d0f7a0a2e182c56017e24fd8465ca6e1c0f329dc01eaf2be820dad6ceb0.json |
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Not a long time back, a Manipuri woman was faced harassment by an official on Delhi’s IGI airport and joined many other women from north east who have faced discrimination.
A poem by a woman from north east India addresses all these problems and also hits out at everything from people judging her by the way she dresses or her features and asks them to follow some rules, since ‘if you still don’t obey these rules, my forefathers were headhunters’.
Click here to watch the video.
Source: Deccan Chronicle | http://kanglaonline.com/2016/08/woman-uses-poetry-slam-prejudice-towards-people-northeast-india/ | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | kanglaonline.com/5a8efc51c7cce98f511e2f3621d58e94b196a2779726de5944533b5de126ed62.json |
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Wrestler-turned-actor Dwayne Johnson topped a Forbes magazine list of the world’s highest paid actors on Thursday with an estimated 2016 payday of $64.5 million.
Johnson, 44, knocked Robert Downey Jr. off the top spot and more than doubled his 2015 earnings, largely thanks to his action comedy “Central Intelligence.” Johnson, known as “The Rock” during his wrestling career, also collected advance fees from the eighth installment of the popular “Fast and Furious” racing movie franchise.
The Forbes annual list again highlighted the pay gap between men and women in Hollywood. Earlier this week the magazine named “Hunger Games” star Jennifer Lawrence the world’s highest paid actress for a second straight year, with an estimated 2016 take of $46 million.
Forbes said 18 actors banked more than $20 million in its June 2015-June 2016 scoring period, compared with four actresses.
Jackie Chan, who has not had a big U.S. box office hit for years but is a prolific actor and producer in the burgeoning Chinese entertainment market, was second on the list with $61 million. Matt Damon came in third with $55 million, largely due to the success of his 2015 space film “The Martian.”
“Iron Man” Downey fell from top spot, despite reprising his comic book hero role in “Captain America: Civil War.” He ranked eighth, tied with Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan, with $33 million.
Harrison Ford crept onto the list for the first time since 2009 thanks to his return as Han Solo in the blockbuster new “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” movie and video game. Ford, who also is to reprise his role as adventurer Indiana Jones in 2019, ranked 20th with earnings of about $15 million.
Forbes estimates earnings, before taxes and management fees, from movies, TV and commercial endorsements.
The rest of the Top 10 were:
4. Tom Cruise $53 million
5. Johnny Depp $48 million
6. Ben Affleck $43 million
7. Vin Diesel $35 million
8. Shah Rukh Khan $33 million
8. Robert Downey Jr. $33 million
10. Kumar Akshay $31 million
The full list can be seen at http://www.forbes.com/sites/natalierobehmed/2016/08/25/the-worlds-highest-paid-actors-2016-the-rock-leads-with-knockout-64-5-million-year/
(Reporting by Jill Serjeant; Editing by Bill Trott)
Source: Reuters | http://kanglaonline.com/2016/08/dwayne-johnson-dethrones-robert-downey-jr-highest-paid-actor/ | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | kanglaonline.com/cb663db7301e8caeb96eb3fc09f0791a6c604f61f848cbff58f5b6dbafb5b172.json |
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The buzz that began at dawn as people started their day in normal circumstances was missing for the past four-days due to the half-day shutdown imposed by the JAC. A public rally held in response to the JAC’s call from 10 am too could not wind up by noon delaying the resumption of normal activities as the rallyists paid homage to the sites along Tiddim road where the ‘martyrs’ were killed while protesting the three Bills last year.
Donning paper caps inscribed with slogans calling for separate administration for the tribals and their faced painted with black ink to signify the unrelenting and systematic exploitation of tribal people and their rights by the Government, the rallyist in hundreds shouted slogans condemning Manipur Government and calling for a separate administration. The traditional gong was sounded all through the rally and tributes were paid at the spot where the nine were killed last year around this time.
Within hours of the public rally winding up after a brief meeting at Salpha Pumbuk, Hiangtam Lamka, residents of Singngat area who embarked on a long march to take home their call for a separate administration for the tribals reached the town at around 5.30 pm and the toewn echoed with slogans to protect their rights.
The protesters from Singngat believed to be about 500 in number spent the day walking on foot to cover the 34 kms distance from here. They were greeted by villages located along the road while some villagers even joined them in the long walk.
The rally concluded at the district hospital morgue where the bodies of the nine are still kept, a good one year after they were killed. Candle light vigil and releasing of flying lanters was held across the town again at around 8 pm after a public meeting at Salpha Pumbuk. The lanterns will be released at a location at Lailam Veng where the first person was killed.
Tomorrow, there will be a total shutdown of all institutions and establishments but the JAC assured to give free passes to all private vehicles and asserted that no volunteers will be deployed on this day as it will be marked and observed as ‘Tribal Unity Day.’
There will be traditional gun salute for the ‘martyrs’ at 9 am, which will be followed by homage to the martyrs at the hospital mortuary. The main event will be held at Churachandpur College Campus from 11 am and later in the afternoon the JAC will be meet the press at Lamka Press Club. | http://kanglaonline.com/2016/08/protests-galore-ccpur/ | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | kanglaonline.com/97422eca98e412155e28542f63833836b444249dafbc3489c114ab408ec13e11.json |
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Frog weddings were solemnized by the Rongdoi village in Assam’s Jorhat district to please the Hindu Rain God Barun. Hundreds of village folk, young and old, boys and girls gathered at Rongdoi village community hall till late at night to witness the unconventional marriage.
There is a mythological belief among Hindus that if wild frogs caught by people are married off with Vedic rites and traditional marriage rituals like human beings, it can help bring rainfall in the coming days. Thousands of farmers are facing a drought like situation throughout the state as the monsoon rain is eluding to hit the plains of Assam for almost a week.
The people (farmers) of Jorhat is also passing through a bad phase of dust storm and dry wave these days followed by severe water crisis in paddy fields too, which motivated the citizens to arrange for frog marriage as to please the rain god.
There is a belief that when a frog marriage is performed, the Barun Devata [the rain-god] is pleased and brings rain. Since, there has been no rain for the past couple of weeks, villagers of Rongdoi have performed the frog marriage to invoke the Barun Devata and expecting the rain to come very soon.
The paddy crop in most parts of the state has been affected. In fact most of the region did not receive any significant rainfall for the past weeks casting a long shadow of ecological destruction which could have an adverse and cascading effect in rice cultivation as well as other industry like tea etc.
Source: Indian Express | http://kanglaonline.com/2016/08/assam-frog-weddings-organised-rainfall/ | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | kanglaonline.com/3323f39a42fdc1707287c48f63d529ed1c2bc28682f30394c056b94217541c0b.json |
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The girl was not just sexually exploited, but also tortured by having hot water poured on her and her hands scratched with blade. She was rescued on Tuesday and is now at a Children’s Home.
The girl was kidnapped from her native place two months back by one Safiqul and sold off to Dharmender in Hisar. All though she was told by her perpetrators that the man would marry her but she was kept confined in the house where Dharmender used to exploit her sexually and physically. She was kept like a sex slave and was forced to do all the household chores from mending buffaloes to cleaning and cooking during the day time and sexual exploitation at night.
The NGO members’ conversation with the child revealed that she was brought to Delhi by Safiqul and his acquaintances and initially they kept her at a hotel near Jama Masjid in Delhi for a week, when Safiqul too exploited her sexually. After a week Dharmender approached Safiqul who then sent her along with him to Hisar.
She told the NGO team that Dharmender used to beat him up, scratch her hands with blade and pour hot water on her to torture her.
When the team first met the child during the raid, she hugged the woman counsellor when she found the counsellor speaking Assamese and mumbled, “Moi eyat nathaku. (I won’t stay here),” with tears rolling down her eyes. The raid was conducted following a tip-off by the Assam Police.
Assistant Commissioner of Police of Jalukbari, Madhurima, told The Hindu over phone that the girl managed to call her family from a landline number and the matter was reported to them. “We then traced the call to Hisar in Haryana and alerted the local police and Shakti Vahini. Safiqul has been arrested, but three of his accomplices are on the run,” said Ms. Madhurima.
“Minor girls, mostly Muslim, from West Bengal, Assam, Jharkhand and Orissa are trafficked to states like Haryana where there is skewed sex ratio and are sold off to middle-aged men as slaved brides. In most of the cases the identity of these girls, from their names to cultural traits, is changed,” said Rishi Kant of Shakti Vahini.
Source: The Hindu | http://kanglaonline.com/2016/08/girl-trafficked-assam-2-months-ago-rescued-haryana/ | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | kanglaonline.com/0625e9890656ab0fb330d8d071f5225a0c410e100f16a24f9e292793a769b01d.json |
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Just adjacent to either ends of the BT Flyover, there are relatively high road medians to deter haphazard and random crossing of roads by pedestrians. Yet, people have been crossing the roads at their own convenience regardless of the road medians.
Moreover, diesel autos have been using these places for changing directions thereby posing serious disturbances to vehicular traffic.
Commenting on The Sangai Express’ campaign on traffic congestion and traffic management at Imphal city, one Sinam Somendro of Lairikyengbam Leikai pointed out that crossing of roads by pedestrians at either end of BT Flyover at Uripok and BT Road has been severely hampering traffic flow.
There were even cases of fatal road accidents when vehicles hit the nearby road medians on either end of the BT Flyover.
The situation grew worse after the road running to the West of Johnstone higher Secondary School was turned into markets. Shoppers as well as commuters have been criss-crossing BT Road at the foot of BT Flyover. Although a few TCP personnel are deployed at either end of the flyover, they could not control pedestrians from criss-crossing the roads.
Vendors who have been selling fruits in front of Chamber Hospital have been occupying foot-paths but neither police nor any other people raise any objection. Yet, vegetable vendors occupying footpaths in other parts of Khwairamband Keithel are chased away by police every now and then.
Parking of vehicles by people who are visiting Chamber Hospital and nearby hotels, and occupation of foot-paths by fruit sellers have made the area highly congested although City Police Station is located nearby, Somendro remarked.
He expressed keen desire for the authority concerned to take up some effective remedial measures. One Uttam of Sagolband Mantri Lampak said that two-wheeler dealers need to give some thoughts to the ever growing traffic congestions in Imphal. | http://kanglaonline.com/2016/08/criss-crossing-pedestrians-impede-traffic-flow/ | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | kanglaonline.com/d0133922138fc27959348a65daf49116afb7402db9b765bb479ae6ee0cec4c70.json |
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Speaking to media persons at the Old Secretariat conference hall today, Chief Secretary O Nabakishore said that no citizens can avail any benefits of the public welfare schemes and programmes launched by the Central Government if they are not in possession of Aadhar cards by March 31 next year.
Aadhar cards are now necessary for procuring identity cards for old age pension, NFSA, MGNREGS etc.
Aadhar cards are now necessary for the Central Government which would introduce Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) in all these social welfare schemes.
Aadhar enrolment for Manipur has so far reached 68.32 per cent and the percentage is relatively lower in the hill districts.
Aadhar enrolment is done by BHEL and In-Media in Manipur and the Registrar General of India (Census) would be sending 100 additional kits for the same exercise, informed the Chief Secretary.
With the Chief Secretary as chairman, a committee has been constituted on DBT and a DBT cell would be opened at Finance Department.
MOBC Principal Secretary MH Khan informed that 80 per cent of the scholarship forms submitted in 2013-14 and 2014-15 have been rejected as they don’t provide bank account numbers, some others were not signed while the remaining were attached with erroneous certificates.
Applicants may rectify the mistakes and submit necessary documents at MOBC office by September 30, MH Khan said. He also appealed to all the students to obtain their Aadhar numbers.
TD & Hills Commissioner T Panmei said that online form submission for scholarships would be introduced this year.
He further pointed out that there are not enough banking facilities for Aadhar enrolment.
There are problems on account of the inability to digitize ration cards in time, said CAF&PD Commissioner BB Sharma.
He said that ration cards would not be issued any more from March next year if Aadhar cards are not submitted.
Entry of Aadhar numbers into ration cards is being awaited for 19 beneficiaries of Imphal West, 2451 beneficiaries of Imphal East, 48 of Bishnupur, 2507 of Chandel and 339 of Thoubal.
Joint Secretary (Home) H Rupachandra said Aadhar enrolment is being done at schools and colleges while permanent Aadhar enrolment centres have been opened at sub-divisional headquarters. | http://kanglaonline.com/2016/08/aadhar-cards-compulsory-schemes-cs/ | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | kanglaonline.com/c4bc6cb048388ee128a8dc4ef986db18205dd100e45ffed7c8e51a0d180d28f1.json |
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] | 2016-08-27T04:45:56 | null | 2016-08-27T08:35:41 | Let certain points be very clear. It is an issue which should have united the indigenous people of the land, but as things have demonstrated after the Stat | http%3A%2F%2Fkanglaonline.com%2F2016%2F08%2Fvalley-needs-protection-setting-certain-points-clear-2%2F.json | http://kanglaonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/ko_fevicon.jpg?80c9bd | en | null | It is the valley that needs protection Setting certain points clear | null | null | kanglaonline.com | Let certain points be very clear. It is an issue which should have united the indigenous people of the land, but as things have demonstrated after the State Assembly passed the three Bills on August 31 last year, it has not. On the contrary it has only driven the people apart. So deep is the division that a good number of organisations including the Naga People’s Front have come forward and opposed the Draft Bill that has been prepared in place of the one already rejected by the President of India. It is here that certain points need to be laid bare. As things stand today, the hills are already protected by the Constitution of India and leave alone the non-local people, even the valley dwellers, that is the Meiteis, cannot buy landed properties in the hill districts. It is only the valley area, which constitutes a mere 8 percent of the total geographical area of the land, which is in danger of being ‘bought over’ by non-local people. No wonder the cry for a safeguard has come from the valley area. It is this reality that needs to be acknowledged and respected. And it is here that the stand of the Naga People’s Front that the Draft Bill, if enacted, should apply only to the valley and not the hills should give food for thought to the Government. Why not pass a Bill only for the valley area ? Or is this akin to going somewhere near the demand that there be different administration for the hills and the valley ? No easy answer here and this is where a debate or a discussion may be called for.
On the other hand the Manipur Land Revenue and Land Reforms Act is meant only for the valley area and does not cover the hill districts. The same yardstick may be applied while enforcing the Draft Bill. As stated above, the hill areas are already under Constitutional protection, by virtue of being a scheduled area. That leaves the valley vulnerable to the large scale influx of non-local people into the State. Even before the proposed Bill is introduced in the Assembly for discussion and ultimately passage, different voices have already emerged. While difference of opinion is healthy, the same may not be said about the legislation here, for it exposes the deep divide amongst the different communities. Not healthy. Maybe it would have been healthier if the ideas and suggestions issued to the press were first shared on an official platform. On the other hand it should be understood that the anxiety is not only about land but also about employment avenues. One reason why The Sangai Express has been staunchly advocating that the local people should stop creating the vacuum for others to come in. The land in the hill areas may be protected but what about the source of livelihood of the people ? A look at some of the district headquarters is more than enough to say that even in the hills, the non-local people, though they do not own any landed property, have literally taken over all possible vocations. This fact should not be brushed aside. | http://kanglaonline.com/2016/08/valley-needs-protection-setting-certain-points-clear-2/ | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | kanglaonline.com/18f7b34f7e2d7053b04e38110e33b434a47a26371e8e9e7ae28b7fc1d0169762.json |
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THE PCR TECHNIQUE
The genetic material of each living organism – plant or animal, bacterium or virus – possesses sequences of its nucleotide building blocks (usually DNA, sometimes RNA) that are uniquely and specifically present only in its own species. Complex organisms such as human beings possess DNA sequences that are uniquely and specifically present only in particular individuals. These unique variations make it possible to trace genetic material back to its origin, identifying with precision at least what species of organism it came from, and often which particular member of that species. Such an investigation requires that enough of the DNA under study is available for analysis – which is where PCR comes in.
PCR exploits the remarkable natural function of the enzymes known as polymerases. These enzymes are present in all living things, and their job is to copy genetic material (and also proof-read and correct the copies). Sometimes referred to as “molecular photocopying”, PCR can characterise, analyse and synthesise any specific piece of DNA or RNA. It works even on extremely complicated mixtures, seeking out, identifying and duplicating a particular bit of genetic material from blood, hair or tissue specimens.
DIAGNOSTIC APPLICATIONS OF PCR
PCR is extensively used in analysing clinical specimens for the presence of infectious agents, including HIV, hepatitis, Mycobacterium tuberculosis (the causative agent for tuberculosis) and human papillomavirus (the causative agent for cervical cancer) among others.
PCR AND HIV: PCR is particularly invaluable in the early detection of HIV in infants as it can identify the DNA of the virus within human cells immediately following infection, as opposed to the antibodies that are produced weeks or months after infection. PCR can also be used to determine the viral load (i.e. how much virus is circulating around the body), which is a useful measure of prognosis. Thus, in short, for HIV, infections can be detected earlier, donated blood can be screened directly for the virus, newborns can be immediately tested for infection, and the effects of antiviral treatment can be quantified.
PCR AND HEPATITIS: PCR is useful for the detection of hepatitis B virus – DNA, and hepatitis C virus – RNA in serum and liver tissue. Detection of Hepatitis C virus – RNA in serum may be the only means of confirming acute hepatitis C infection and also identifying viraemia in the chronic disease. It can also be used for direct evaluation of mother-to-child hepatitis C virus transmission. PCR can be used for monitoring reinfection with hepatitis C virus after liver transplant, and has proved invaluable in identification of different hepatitis C virus genotypes. The efficacy of antiviral treatment can also be monitored using PCR technique.
PCR AND TB: Some disease organisms, such as that for Tuberculosis, are difficult to sample from patients and slow to be grown in laboratories. PCR-based tests have allowed detection of small numbers of disease organisms (both dead and alive), in convenient samples. Detailed genetic analysis of the Mycobacteruim can also be used to detect antibiotic resistance, allowing immediate and effective therapy. The effects of therapy can also be evaluated.
PCR IN CANCER DIAGNOSTICS: PCR provides invaluable information on patient’s prognosis, and predicts response or resistance to therapy.
LIMITATIONS OF PCR
PCR is an extremely sensitive technique but is prone to contamination from irrelevant DNA, leading to false positive results. Another potential problem is the cross-contamination between samples. Moreover, reagents and equipment are costly and hence, cannot be afforded by small laboratories.
However, the PCR equipment in recent years are designed as “closed systems” and hence, the possibility of cross-contamination as stated above are minimised significantly.
THE FUTURE OF PCR
The present technology for doing PCR, about the size of a microwave oven and costing several thousand rupees, is destined for further improvements.
Researchers have already reported success at copying larger and larger pieces of DNA, including the entire genome of HIV.
Extraordinary miniaturisation of the hardware is also underway, as experimenters squeeze PCR onto chip-sized devices. Before long, it may become quite routine to diagnose an infectious disease, right in the doctor’s chamber.
PCR is doing for genetic material what the invention of printing press did for written material – making copying easier, inexpensive and accessible.
Previously considered more as a research application, PCR today, is extensively adopted by diagnostic laboratories for diagnosis and monitoring of various infectious diseases. It is becoming inexpensive and more easily accessible than ever before.
(The writer is Junior Microbiologist, BABINA Diagnostics, Imphal) | http://kanglaonline.com/2016/08/pcr-clinical-applications/ | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | kanglaonline.com/78ab70e8e7dc5c6bba3e41b406f07c81216d1c5f8685df2d6187b5121d539533.json |
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] | 2016-08-27T04:45:53 | null | 2016-08-27T08:24:19 | THOUBAL, Aug 26: A large number of students belonging to different educational institutes formed a human chain at Thoubal Wangmataba on NH-102 urging all | http%3A%2F%2Fkanglaonline.com%2F2016%2F08%2Fdont-disturb-education-cry-rung-leave-students-alone-desam%2F.json | http://kanglaonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/front-4__DESAM-735x400.jpg | en | null | Don’t disturb education cry rung out Leave students alone : DESAM | null | null | kanglaonline.com | THOUBAL, Aug 26: A large number of students belonging to different educational institutes formed a human chain at Thoubal Wangmataba on NH-102 urging all concerned not to disturb the smooth running of educational institutes during bandhs, general strikes and blockades.
The demonstration was organised under the aegis of Democratic Students Alliance of Manipur (DESAM), Thoubal District Council.
Students of Waikhom Mani Girls’ College, Chaoyaima Higher Secondary School, Vision Creative Institute of Science, Fancier Abhiram Higher Secondary School and other educational institutes located at Thoubal bazar took part in the human chain. The students put up placards and raised slogans like ‘stop bandhs and blockades’, ‘protect students’ rights’, ‘stop violent agitations’ and ‘long live Manipur’ etc.
DESAM Thoubal District Council secretary general Oinam Surajkumar said Manipur has witnessed 70 bandhs/blockades so far this year. He said that such agitations give a huge impact not only to students but also to the masses.
Urging the Government to fulfil people’s valid and justifiable demands before any agitation is launched, Surajkumar demanded that a policy to tackle bandhs and blockades be formulated at the earliest. | http://kanglaonline.com/2016/08/dont-disturb-education-cry-rung-leave-students-alone-desam/ | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | kanglaonline.com/b5466401f694f42389b8415ff2a3038340fe3d5c018395faa7da27bed04ebaf7.json |
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The MP was addressing the 9th Manipur Pineapple Festival organised by Manipur Pineapple Festival Committee at Khousabung DCC headquarters, Churachandpur district today.
Padma Bhusan Mary Kom exhorted pineapple farmers of the district to put in more labour so that their produces are enhanced to the extent of exporting it outside the State. She also encouraged the farmers to take pride in the dignity of labour.
Mary Kom further said that unity and integrity in the State could be ushered in when one and all do away with ethno-centric agenda and start thinking for the larger interest of Manipur.
Other dignitaries attending the festival included Chairman of Churachandpur ADC Langkhanpau Guite; Commissioner of Horticulture and Soil Conservation T Pamei; EM of CCpur ADC Genneikhup Vaiphei, DC of Churachandpur Lunminthang Haokip and Mangcha Thangzawm, social activist.
A total of 26 pineapple stalls were opened including one by the Engineering Cell of CAU, Imphal.
Presentation of colourful cultural dances by Kom, Thadou, Vaiphei, Gangte, Kabui troupes marked the festival.
Thiempi, Kipnu and Lynda were presented Rs 40,000, Rs 30,000 and Rs 20,000 with this year’s pineapple farmer’s award.
Pineapple farmers from different places of the State joined the festival. | http://kanglaonline.com/2016/08/9th-manipur-pineapple-fest-held/ | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | kanglaonline.com/9ef24d05aed5235c8a8759b4e901a0a0bbd381e8f3853427416f53cb4caf142f.json |
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] | 2016-08-31T04:48:47 | null | 2016-08-31T08:33:29 | IMPHAL, Aug 30 : After the All Manipur Petroleum Tankers Drivers’ Union launched an indefinite steering-off stir following injuries inflicted on drivers an | http%3A%2F%2Fkanglaonline.com%2F2016%2F08%2Fsteering-off-stir-petrol-pumps-run-dry-state-short-fuel%2F.json | http://kanglaonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/E-Front-isolated-petrol-pumps-at-imphal-city-7.jpg | en | null | Steering-off stir Petrol pumps run dry, State short of fuel | null | null | kanglaonline.com | IMPHAL, Aug 30 : After the All Manipur Petroleum Tankers Drivers’ Union launched an indefinite steering-off stir following injuries inflicted on drivers and damage of nine oil tankers by blockade supporters along NH-2, all petrol pumps across the State capital wore a deserted look as none of the station was opened.
It may be mentioned that around 100 oil and LPG bullet tankers were escorted by a CRPF convoy from Khatkhatti on August 28. After reaching Mao, the convoy was joined by around 200 goods laden trucks.
Due to excessive number of trucks and limited CRPF team, some drivers sustained injuries and nine tankers were damaged as a large number of blockade supporters rained stones and slingshot projectiles on the vehicles between Mao and Mayangkhang.
Earlier, the State Government and IOC agreed to provide separate security escorts to oil and LPG bullet tankers. Due to the stir, Chingmeirong oil depot stopped operating from 10.30 am yesterday, said a source.
After the indefinite steering-off stir kicked off today, all the petrol pumps remained closed. Capitalizing on the prevailing situation, black marketers were seen selling petrol at exorbitant prices in different parts of the city.
It may be noted that the State has had terrible experience of artificial scarcity of petroleum products due to frequent bandhs and blockades along the National Highways called by different civil society organizations based in the hill districts.
With the steering-off stir launched by the union, the State may again face severe scarcity of petroleum products in the coming days. On the other hand, representatives of All Manipur Petroleum Tankers Drivers’ Union, IOC officials, CAF and PD Minister, Chief Secretary and DPG had a joint meeting this evening wherein the union was urged by the State officials to suspend the stir. The meeting, however, could not bring any decisive resolution. The union held a meeting later in the evening to discuss the course of agitation. It resolved to meet Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh tomorrow at 9.30 am.
In case the meeting with the Chief Minister fails to bring any concrete solution, the union will continue the steering-off stir. | http://kanglaonline.com/2016/08/steering-off-stir-petrol-pumps-run-dry-state-short-fuel/ | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | kanglaonline.com/54dd774e5501ab28d773bad39d5875dcb597935e49d3328b4f308afaeb38742b.json |
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] | 2016-08-31T04:48:50 | null | 2016-08-31T08:55:06 | Manipur is a state where the present Chief Secretary’s mother is considered to be a humble woman who raised her children by fishing and selling fishes. It | http%3A%2F%2Fkanglaonline.com%2F2016%2F08%2Foh-manipur-can-see-photo%2F.json | http://kanglaonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/ko_fevicon.jpg?80c9bd | en | null | Oh, Manipur ! Can you see this photo ? | null | null | kanglaonline.com | Manipur is a state where the present Chief Secretary’s mother is considered to be a humble woman who raised her children by fishing and selling fishes. It is a world in itself where any old aged woman – who is, or almost, of the age of one’s grandmother – is honourably addressed as “abok” (“abok”, in Manipuri, means “grandmother”). “Abok” is even used to begin any conversation even with a grandmotherly woman who humbly sells her home-grown vegetables, not in a market but mostly sitting besides the footpath, that joins a road. The space of honour for abok in Manipuri society is measureless, but today the same Manipuri society needs to introspectively inquire whether the same honour is still being bestowed on abok in today’s world of Manipuris. “Abok”, which may semantically mean “grandmother” in English, has larger connotation with a sense of the guardian of “cultures, values, ethics, morality, principles and civilization” of Manipuri world. To meet and talk with abok, in Manipuri world, is almost akin to meeting and talking with Socrates, in Greek world. Abok is, indeed, the living treasure of Manipuri civilization.
What has happened to Manipur? Is it Manipur or Bandhpur (the land of Bandhs)? Is Manipur a laboratory of national highway blockades? Is Manipur a chemistry laboratory of testing the spirit and energy of different sections in competitively calling bandh or blocking of roads connecting districts or towns? There is even a joke of calling a bandh to demand that all the bachelors of Manipur, till they get their suitable brides, shall sit on a dharna and call for the bandh to meet their demands positively. To add more to this joke, the state’s Chief Minister – the elected leader of the people of Manipur, under the Indian Constitution – stated, publicly, “Bandhs happen every time (in Manipur) and it is not new.”
The people of Manipur are also so used to Bandhs and Blockades that they also find hardly of any use even in discussing about Bandhs or Blockades, and this “hardly of any use” attitude is humbly and, perhaps – helplessly also, presented publicly by none other than the Chief Minister himself.
The fundamental question is asking the people of Manipur who are “not” used to Bandhs and Blockades, not because they cannot become used to them, but because they cannot afford to become used to them as that would put an end to their physical, biological and socio-economic existence on this planet. Who are these people of Manipur who are “not” used to Bandhs and Blockades?
Those who are not used to Bandhs and Blockades in Manipur may be a few, or none, or many, or all in the entire state of Manipur. But, there are two persons in which one is sure that that one could afford to become used to Bandhs and Blockades, while the other person cannot afford to do so at all. The one who could afford is the Chief Minister, notwithstanding who the Chief Minister is, at present. Then, who is the other one who cannot afford to do so like the Chief Minister?
This writing of mine is dedicated to that person who is sure of both the inability and impossibility to afford to become used to Bandhs and Blockades in Manipur, and that person is none other than “the abok” who is seen in the photo presented, here. I don’t know her, I don’t know her name, I know nothing of her. I know one truth, and that truth is: she is “the abok” of Manipur. To me, she is not merely abok, she is the Socrates; through her, I could sense and feel the civilization of Manipur. But, when I see my Socrates – the abok – decaying but not ready to decay, dying but not accepting to die, I would like to know why she cannot look up, if she is at all alive on her own motherland.
The abok makes her every attempt to sell a handful of vegetables grown, probably with her grandchildren and daughter-in-law, at her house and carries them on her shoulder to be sold in a capital city called Imphal – which could almost become the birthplace of the 21st century’s Bandhs in the world. Her hands’ thinner, paler and aging skin becoming a support of her grey-haired head’s wrinkled temple, she chooses not to sit either on a government’s footpath or on a road constructed by the state, but on a land which is usually a place to throw garbage from the nearby shops. Taking out her old feet – that have travelled through the dusts of Manipur’s roads – from a pair of sandals, she has deeply thought and decisively determined to sit there and there itself. She, likes Socrates defying the Greek law, openly challenges the existing Manipuri society, which is being slowly poisoned by the madness of competing in calling Bandhs and Blockades, by not looking up to see herself. Deliberately, she chooses not to look up; she chooses to worry about her dying family but swallows the death by her courage to live not only for her but also for her family; she chooses not to look up, not because she cannot look up to see, but she does not desire to see the decaying Manipuri society, at present. She cries not because nobody has bought her vegetables, but only because she has every right to mourn the beginning of the demise of Manipuri society. She mourns because she can mourn; she can mourn because she knows; she knows because she is the abok, she is the Socrates of Manipur. If she does not mourn when today’s Manipuri society is poisoned by Bandhs and Blockades, then who – on the earth – would ever mourn for the world of Manipuri from getting extinct by almost continuously engaging Bandhs and Blockades, as if “those bandhs and blockades” are almost made to become synonymous with “oxygen of Manipur”?
The abok is also not looking up, not because she cannot look up; but because she does not want to look up to pragmatically realise the real existence of the Elected Leader of Manipur who says, “Bandhs happen every time and it is not new.” It could be, indeed, true that the poisoning of Manipuri society is taking place in a rapid swiftness every time, through bandhs and blockades, and such poisoning of the society is nothing new, and therefore, since they happen every time, the continuation of such poisoning will only further in the world of Manipuris. What would happen after some point of time from the effect of such continual poisoning? Will not it bring an end to Manipuri civilization? Will not it justify the dawn of the demise of Manipuri world? Will not it uproot the Manipuri society from furthering its generations for the next 22nd century? Will there be any future for Manipuri? Could Manipur exist without the world of Manipuri?
To some, the abok comes to sell some vegetables for the livelihood of hers and her family. To that “some”, she, instead of encountering the world of trade, needs to be cared and looked after at this age of hers. But, I do not have “that sympathy” of her being economically poor, financially not so sound, and hence, she has to come out to the world. Why do not I have “that sympathy”?
I also began writing this piece of mine, by being sympathetic about the abok but later got evolved into a maturity to understand why she comes out in the world. To those who think that she comes out in the world of markets, she is not. She comes out in the world, in the world of both ideas and actions where Manipuri society witnesses its own vibrant civilization and culture, in the world where the old people are not kept as “old people” but honoured as the liberated guardian of the society.
I started this piece by feeling that the abok’s physical, biological and socio-economic existence on this planet would come to an end as she cannot afford to become used to that poison in today’s Manipuri society, but I have failed myself in that feeling as an understanding has captured my mind. And, that understanding is the necessity for Manipuri society to wake up to put an end to getting used to that poison in the society. Since the abok cannot afford to witness the dusk of Manipuri civilization, therefore she cannot afford to become used to that poison.
I, too being – an ordinary soul, could not stop my tears flowing while seeing this deeply moving photo, but while writing this piece of mine, not those rolling tears have merely rolled down but flowing tears have cleansed my eyes. And, only with those deeply cleansed eyes, I could see why this abok needs no sympathy from Manipuri society but Manipuri society, instead, must cleanse its eyes to understand – why she does not look up, why she hides her face.
To those who have not let their tears naturally flow when they see this emotionally touching photo, and who have not cleansed their eyes with those tears to clearly see and understand the wisdom in the abok – the Socrates of Manipur – to introspect the existing Manipuri society, it is undoubtedly clear and rightfully admissible that you either have not visited Manipur or are not a Manipuri, or are not a humanist.
Oh, Manipur! Do not see the photo as you see. Can you really see yourself in the same photo as you see the photo in front of you, at present? | http://kanglaonline.com/2016/08/oh-manipur-can-see-photo/ | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | kanglaonline.com/fc61d0fdda90ee95b68b8dc86384dd414605f3c895a7d0f065982a5cc1f70d4c.json |
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A Japanese team today met Sikkim Chief Minister Pawan Chamling here to explore investment opportunities in the state including for manufacturing units for drones and robotics in the initial phase. The delegation during the meeting informed the chief minister that the environment in the state is very conducive for setting up of plants to manufacture high level electronics products and Sikkim has the potential to turn into a manufacturing hub, a senior official said.
Chamling, while welcoming the delegation, asserted that Sikkim is the most peaceful and only organic state in India, with an investor-friendly policy. “We consider investors of clean industry as true development partners of the state,” Chamling said adding the government will extend all possible help, cooperation and support to the investors.
The project which deals with developing the unmanned aerial vehicles will be India’s first Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) for building drones, if implemented. “Nowhere in the nation drones are manufactured and if the investors come up with the manufacturing unit in the state, Sikkim will be the first one in the nation to have a drone manufacturing plant,” the CM said.
The Japanese delegation during the meeting with the chief minister also informed him that in order to support, train and offer job opportunities for the educated locals of the state, the institutional collaboration model will be adopted.
Principal Secretary Information Technology, Govind Mohan during the meeting also suggested tourism collaboration with Japan, with Japanese tourists visiting Sikkim, where a large number of Buddhist monasteries are located, for pilgrimage and also floated the idea of organic cultural connection between Sikkim and Japan.
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] | 2016-08-29T04:47:10 | null | 2016-08-29T09:19:31 | IMPHAL, Aug 28: The State Government has been working hard to table a Bill which can effectively protect all the indigenous peoples of Manipur and is free | http%3A%2F%2Fkanglaonline.com%2F2016%2F08%2Fgovt-working-bill-ranjit%2F.json | http://kanglaonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/ko_fevicon.jpg?80c9bd | en | null | Govt working on Bill: Ranjit | null | null | kanglaonline.com | IMPHAL, Aug 28: The State Government has been working hard to table a Bill which can effectively protect all the indigenous peoples of Manipur and is free from any form of controversy, stated Congress MLA K Ranjit.
K Ranjit was speaking at a one-day political conference of Congress party held at Ibudhou Soraren premises, Nambol Kakyai under the aegis of Nambol Block Congress Committee.
He said that the question about the State Government neglecting the collective aspiration of enacting a Constitutional safeguard for protection of indigenous people never arises.
The State Government has been working to table a Bill which would be acceptable to all communities after consulting experts.
The State Government has been inviting the people to give suggestions and opinions on the draft new Bill.
When the three Bills passed last year were discussed in the State Assembly, no MLAs elected from hill districts raised any voice of objection.
The four NPF MLAs tendered their resignation at the behest of NSCN-IM which has been continuously scheming to disintegrate Manipur, Ranjit said.
As BJP and NPF which have been campaigning for disintegration of Manipur have been running Autonomous District Councils collectively, voting for BJP would amount to endorsing the demand for disintegration of Manipur, he continued. When the Government of Manipur barred NSCN-IM general secretary Th Muivah from entering Manipur, Nambol AC MLA N Loken shouldered tremendous roles.
Alleging that BJP is always driven by a hidden agenda, Ranjit asserted that people ought not to vote for such a party.
He then invited representatives of the Churachandpur JAC to come forward and voice their opinions and reservations, if there are any, with regard to the new Draft Bill.
The Bill must be supported by every people in order to ensure protection of all the 35/36 communities of Manipur.
Health and Family Welfare Minister DK Korungthang and Commerce and Industries Minister K Govindas were also present at the political conference. | http://kanglaonline.com/2016/08/govt-working-bill-ranjit/ | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | kanglaonline.com/d3c1d43483c1fc870be438c68bb7838c1ea41f18acaa34b6c9ae2c4cbeaa70fb.json |
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] | 2016-08-26T13:01:21 | null | 2016-07-02T07:18:33 | IMPHAL, Jul 1: Enraged by non-distribution of rice to the exact quantity entitled under the National Food Security Act (NFSA), a large group of beneficiari | http%3A%2F%2Fkanglaonline.com%2F2016%2F07%2Fgrievances-nfsa-rice-pile-beneficiaries-impound-take-back-rice-godown%2F.json | http://kanglaonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Agent-ki-yumdagi-cheng-chingthokpa-735x400.jpg | en | null | Grievances against NFSA rice pile up Beneficiaries impound, take back rice to godown | null | null | kanglaonline.com | IMPHAL, Jul 1: Enraged by non-distribution of rice to the exact quantity entitled under the National Food Security Act (NFSA), a large group of beneficiaries today impounded several bags of rice from an FPS agent at Seijang and delivered them back to a Government godown. Notably, Seijang village is located within Lamlai AC, the home constituency of CAF&PD Minister Ksh Biren. Of late, there have been many complaints and even protest agitation against alleged siphoning off of rice entitled to NFSA beneficiaries. Speaking to media persons today, JAC Against Misuti-lization of Rice Allocated Under NFSA Seijang secretary Mutum Thoibisana said that they would not accept NFSA rice until they are given to the full quantity as enti- tled to them under the Act.
The total number of NFSA beneficiaries for Seijang Awang, Seijang Mayai and Seijang Makha is 249. Out of them, 222 are priority card holders while 27 are AAY card holders. A few days back, FPS agent Huidrom Manaoton said that only 16 Kgs of rice could be distributed to each beneficiary. But again, he informed that 3 Kgs would be deducted from each beneficiary. Taken aback and aggrieved by the new information, the beneficiaries held a meeting and constituted the JAC. Members of the JAC even staged a protest demonstration on June 29. According to guidelines, each member of a beneficiary household should be given 5 Kgs of rice.
Pointing out that 13 Kgs of rice to each beneficiary is too less, the beneficiaries appealed to the FPS agent to increase the quantity of rice but the FPS agent maintained that he was helpless. The matter was taken up even with the concerned DC and the concerned Minister. They maintained that they issued full quantity of rice entitled to the beneficiaries, Thoibisana said. In the meantime, FPS agent Huidrom Manaoton lifted 40 quintals of rice from godown and unloaded them at his home yesterday. On learning about this, a large group of beneficiaries went to Manaoton’s home yesterday seeking explanation for lifting rice when there were objections against the quantity to be distributed to each beneficiary but Manaoton was not found at his home.
Subsequently, the beneficiaries loaded all the rice bags in a truck and took them back to Government godown yesterday itself. 18 other bags of lifted by another FPS agent for distribution to beneficiaries of Seijang Chonthaba were also taken back by JAC members to the Government godown today. “No beneficiary would accept rice if is not distributed to the full quantity as entitled under NFSA and we would launch different modes of agitation if the wrongdoings are not rectified”, Thoibisana added. | http://kanglaonline.com/2016/07/grievances-nfsa-rice-pile-beneficiaries-impound-take-back-rice-godown/ | en | 2016-07-02T00:00:00 | kanglaonline.com/205c4b1843f1c6d216d11c49870b0b5aba1502b2e23782bb6e8fc5b3fdc79db7.json |
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Since morning, a large number of womenfolk, JAC members, JCILPS Women Wing volunteers and Ratan’s wife came to Lamphel Court complex to witness Ratan’s Court appearance.
The former JCILPS convenor was brought at the Court complex at around 12 noon by SDPO Mayang Imphal, who is the Investigation Officer of the case.
Arguments between prosecution and defence counsels continued till late evening before the Court of JMIC Imphal West-1 Alek Muivah.
M Jamuna Devi is the prosecution’s counsel while Senior Advocate Khaidem Mani and Senior Advocate I Lalitkumar are the counsels of Kh Ratan.
The allegation against Ratan is that he is a member of UNLF who has sworn his allegiance by holding the flag of the banned outfit along with three other unknown cadres in front of UNLF secretary Nongyai.
Prosecution’s counsel said that CFSL Chandigarh has confirmed that the photograph showing Ratan taking oath is genuine and free from photoshop and the High Court of Manipur has also acknowledged the finding of the expert opinion of CFSL Chandigarh, .
Prosecution’s submission alleged that Ratan has been inciting and abetting innocent public to promote enmity among different sections of people/communities.
Lots of private and public properties were damaged including private and police vehicles due to Ratan’s incitement, the prosecution counsel submitted.
She further said that around 80 different FIRs have been registered against Ratan, who is also the former convenor of JCILPS.
Many persons including police personnel were injured during the agitations led by Ratan, she said and added that nine precious lives were lost in Churachandpur as a consequence of the movement led by Ratan.
The prosecution’s counsel further stated that the High Court of Manipur had dismissed Ratan’s petition praying to quash the FIR filed against him.
The prosecution further mentioned that Ratan was arrested earlier on October 10, 2009.
The prosecution’s counsel further submitted that as per Ratan’s bank statement, the money transferred for handing out compensation to the persons injured in pro-ILPS agitations has been misused.
Ratan had withdrawn Rs 14,54,328.09 from his bank account through ATM, the prosecution’s counsel said.
On the other hand, defence counsel Khaidem Mani told the Court that there is no valid ground for further detention of Ratan. Merely visiting Namphalong and meeting the members of banned organizations is ‘per se’ not an offence, Mani said and added that Ratan was given bail in the earlier FIR filed in 2009 and the prosecution has not charge sheeted him till date.
Another defence counsel I Lalitkumar raised question on the source of the photograph.
Stating that the prosecution has not applied any Section under IT Act 2009 Lalitkumar said that the defence counsels have not been given the copy of the photograph to get independent opinion of its authenticity.
The Court order mentioned that Ratan had told the Court in a petition that he was taken to an unknown place by some unknown youth on the pretext of discussing a matter.
He was then forced to hold an unknown flag along with three other persons, the petitioner said and said that the event was not taking oath of allegiance as alleged by the prosecution.
Defence counsels had submitted that Ratan is a responsible person and he is unlikely to abscond from the authority and he voluntarily came out in the open in support of the hunger strike and prayed for release on bail.
The Court order said that Court is of the view that although the wanted tag against Ratan was announced in June, police could arrest him only in August.
Several house raids were conducted, Ratan was not there, the order said.
He also did not surrender before any police station or Court. Hence, the Court is inclined to think that he may go into hiding from the prosecution thereby jeopardizing the investigation if he is freed on bail, the Court order said.
The order further said that Ratan seems to be a man of influence as some sitting MLAs had openly visited him in public pledging support to him. Hence, the Court has the apprehension that if he is released at the stage of investigation, he may hamper investigation and temper evidence by using this influence.
The Court also directed Central Jail, Sajiwa to provide all possible medical attention to Ratan as he had complained of chest pain and coughing.
As it was already 6 pm when the Court appearance was over, the Court directed the IO of the case to keep Ratan at Imphal police station and send him to jail as early as possible tomorrow morning.
Before Ratan was brought out of the Court room, all his supporters were asked to vacate the Court complex by the police. Ratan appealed to the public to support him in pressing the demand for implementation of ILPS. He said that he would continue to work on the issue till his death even if he is in the jail.
Ratan’s supporters shouted slogans like ‘long live Manipur’, ‘we want ILP’, ‘we condemn arrest and charges levelled against Ratan’ and ‘Ratan is our soul’ as Ratan was brought out from Lamphel Court complex. | http://kanglaonline.com/2016/08/ratan-sent-judicial-custody/ | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | kanglaonline.com/b0ef7e1171c3317ef5428b0f93607d3ab29f9c9c57aa789d3054ba6fa3dd8634.json |
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`A Nation That Forgets It`s Past, Has No Future`
– Winston Churchill
Introduction
The 70th Anniversaryof The Battle of Imphal and Kohimawas held from March to June 2014. It was 70 years ago that Manipur and Nagaland were witness to an epic battle between the British-led Allies and the Japanese and the Indian National Army (INA). Unfortunately not many in India remembered these twin battles and except for a few stray reports, the Commemorations or commencement of War Tourism in India were hardly noticed by our national media. It was a wonderful experience visiting Manipur to participate in some of the events during these Commemorations.
The Battle of Imphal and The Battle of Kohima were voted as `Britain`™s Greatest Battles`™ in a contest conducted by Britain`™s National Army Museum in London in April 2013, beating others like Normandy and Battle of Trafalgar. The result surprised people in England who thought Waterloo was their greatest feat. And yet, many Indians are unaware of these battles, and that Manipur and Nagaland were the key battlegrounds during the Second World War. Field Marshal WJ Slim, Commander of the British 14th Army during the battles, was voted as the best British general of all time with Duke of Wellington, they were both schooled in warfare in India.
70th Anniversary Commemorations
The 70th Anniversary Commemorations of The Battle of Imphal were organized by the Manipur Tourism Forum and 2nd World War Imphal Campaign Foundation from 23rd March to 28th June 2014. The programme involved a series of events to mark and commemorate key dates from the Battles of Imphal. The aim was to draw attention to the extraordinary events that took place across Manipur from March to July 1944 andpay tribute to the martyrs who died fighting during these fierce battles.
The Eastern Heritage Trails, Imphal has recently introduced a series of guided tours focused on the Battle of Imphal. An initiative of MrHemant SinghKatoch, son of a retired Army officer and an ex-United Nations and Red Cross official, it isthe first-of-its-kind of War Tourism in India.Having undertaken field assignments in conflict regions like East Timor and Congo while in the UN, Katoch wanted to come back to India and research about the World War II battlefields in India, when he realized the possibility of War Tourism in India. These half or full- day tours cover prominent sites in and around Imphaland across Manipur related to this historic battle. They include the Battle of Imphal Tour-a half day tourin and around the city of Imphal; the Tiddim Road, the Shenan Saddle, the Battle of Sangshak, the INA and Victoria Cross Tours. The most popular Battle ofImphal Tour includes the Second World War era airfield-Koirenge; the two War Cemeteries (Imphal Indian Army and the Imphal War Cemetery), which commemorates the memories of theIndian and British soldiers who died during the War; battlefield visits around Imphal and the colonial era Gen Slim`™s Cottage, which is now a heritage property in Kangla Fort Complex. It was once the headquarters of the British 14th Army Commander from where he planned and initially fought the Burma Campaign.
Sketch of Battle of Imphal
The Battles of Imphal and Kohima
The Battles of Imphaland Kohimapitted 1,20,000 British-led Allies against 70,000 Japanese and 7000 INA soldiers in some of the bitterest fighting seen during the Second World War. `Fought between 07 March and 18 July 1944, the Battles of Imphal and Kohima were the the turning point of one of the most grueling campaigns of the Second World War. The decisive Japanese defeat in Northeast India became the springboard for the Fourteenth Army`™s subsequent re-conquest of Burma`: National Army Museum, London.
The two battles were the result of the 1944 U-Go Offensive of the Japanese 15th Army under Lt Gen RenyaMutaguchi. The plan was to conquer India and use it as a launch pad of future Japanese military campaigns. It initially involved the capture of Imphal, cut off the key Imphal-Kohima-Dimapur road and prevent any British invasion of Myanmar (now Burma), which Japan had controlled since 1942. During the battle, 70,000 Japanese soldiers marched to Manipur to fight the Allied forces. Imphal, which was heavily invested by the Japanese 15th and 33rd Divisions of the Japanese 15th Army, was defended by the IV Corps of the British Fourteenth Army, comprising the 17th, 20th and 23rd Indian Infantry Divisions, including the 50th Indian Parachute Brigade.
While 16,000 on the Allies side were either killed or wounded at Imphal-Kohima, 12,000 of them died during the Battle of Imphal. An estimated 30,000 Japanese soldiers died due to fighting or disease in the simultaneous battles of Imphal and Kohima, and on the retreat back to Burma.Soldiers carried the injured back towards the Chindwin river. Those who could not be carried were left behind. The fingers of many of the dead were cut to be cremated back home. It was the greatest defeat on land in Japan`™s history and the vast majority of casualties occurred during the Battle of Imphal. Among the 7000 INA men who accompanied the Japanese till Moirang, about 400 were killed in the battle, while 1500 died of disease and starvation during their withdrawal towards Burma. Till this day skeletons presumed to belong to the dead soldiers are found in Manipur.
The British military historian Dr Robert Lyman who played a prominent role in preparing the case for the Battle of Imphal and Kohima, notes that Imphal-Kohimawas one of the four turning-point battles of the Second World War; the Battles at Stalingrad, El Alamein, and in the Pacific between the US and Japanese navies were the other three. The Victoria Cross (VC), the highest British military decoration for bravery, was awarded to five personnel during the Battle of Imphal and two during the Battle of Kohima.
The ProgrammeDuring the Commemorations
The Inauguration Ceremony held on 23rd March 2014 was attended by several dignitaries including the Japanese Ambassador to India, Mr Takeshi Yagi. Thecommemoration of the prominent battles started with the `Battle of Sangshak`™ on 26th March, where troops from 152 ParaBn with 4/5 Maratha held the garrison against a strong Japanese force. While 152 Para Bn later fell back to the Imphal plains, 4/5 Maratha (now 4 Maratha LI) was ordered to hold the defences around Sangshak. The delay imposed by the battalion on the advance of the Japanese Army enabled the Allies to land forces by air at Imphal and reinforce Kohima by land, thereby saving the fall of these two important locations. The first battle fought on Indian soil from 21-26 March 1944, it was a prelude to the famous battles of Kohima and Imphal. The next was the `Start of Imphal Siege`™ at KanglaTongbi on 7th April, where the Japanese forces planned to capture the large supply depot. A handful of non-combatants of mostly Ordnance soldiers belonging to the Advance Ordnance Depot led by Maj Boyd repulsed a series of attacks of the Japanese forces before troops from the erstwhile 14 Punjab and 9Jat Regiments could arrive. This epic stand enabled the Allies sufficient time in moving back 4000 tons of war-like stores.The Depot was selected to accompany the British Commonwealth Occupation Force to Japan after the war. Today KanglaTongbiWar Memorial is a revered shrine visited by all. A tradition still followed by all young AOC officers is that upon commissioning they first visit the memorial at KanglaTongbi. The DG Ordnance Services and Senior Colonel Commandantalong with WW II veterans and their families from Britain and Japan laid a wreath on 7th April.
The `Battle ofNungsigum`™ was commemorated on 13th April, where Jemadar Abdul Hafiz of 9 Jat Regimenthad won the first VC on Indian soil at Runaway Hill on 6th April 1944. This 1000 feet massif located North East of Imphal town which dominated several road junctions and the vital Koirenge airstrip, was recaptured by the Allies on 13th April after its fall to the Japanese forces.
On 14th April, the INA day was commemorated at Moirang. Col Shaukat Ali Malik of INA had hoisted the Indian tricolour for the first time in India at Moirang on 14th April 1944, where the INA Memorial and Museum stands today. The INA`™s 1st Division had participated in the Battle of Imphal, which included the Gandhi, Subhash and Azad Brigades, as well as INA Special Groups attached to the Japanese Divisions. The other battles commemorated were the `Battle of Tengnoupal`™ near the Indo-Myanmar border on 19th May;`MaibamLokpaching`™(Red Hill) on the Tiddim Road on 29th May, where Sergeant Hanson Victor Turner of West Yorkshire Regiment and RfnGanju Lama of 7th Gurkha Rifles won their VCs at Ningthoukhong on the Tiddim Road; and `Silchar-Bishenpur Track`™ on 25th June, where NaikAgansingRai and Sub NetraBahadurThapa of 5th Gurkha Rifles won their VCs on 26 th June 1944.Some old Manipuri elders who had witnessed these battles as children, also narrated their experiences at many locations.
Since our Battalion, 14 Punjab (Nabha Akal) had served in Manipur during late 1990s`™ while insurgency was at its peak, we have very fond memories of our two years tenure in the Imphal Valley. MaibamLokpaching (Red Hill or Point 2926) was located in the unit area and I proudly recollect meeting Viscount Slim (son of the famous Field Marshal) in April 1998, when he visited Imphal with a British delegation comprising of 50 war veterans of the 14th Army and wards and sons of men killed in the War. The Viscount`™s son, Dr Hugo Slimwas also among the group. MaibamLokpaching was the scene of one of the bloodiest battles involving hand to hand combat fought on the hillock code named Red Hill, adjacent to the Imphal-Tiddim Road. Fought in the last phase of the Imphal Campaign in May 1944, this battle turned the tide of the war in favour of the Allies. Red Hill was later Gen Slim`™s Tactical Headquarters during the initial stages of the Burma Campaign.
The Japanese War Veterans had constructed `India Peace Memorial`™ at the bottom of Red Hill in 1977 in memory of the Japanese martyrs who sacrificed their lives in the battle. The memorial`™s gate faces Japan and is a pilgrimage for Japanese tourists who pay homage to their fallen comrades.
The Closing Ceremony of the three-month long programme held at the Imphal War Cemetery on 28th June 2014 was attended by representatives from Britain, the United States, Australia and Japan. Dr Hugo Slim, grandson of Field Marshal Slim was among the dignitaries. The highlight was the presence of few World War II veterans including 93 year old Sokhojang, who had fought in the Battle of Imphal.
AtSangshak, 84 year local YA Shishakproudly showed us his museum set up at home. It contains rare Allied, Japanese and INA artefacts, photographs, medals, flags, paintings besides other collected items from the World War sites. The SangshakWar Memorial honouringthe valour and sacrifice of the martyrs of 152 Para Bn, 4/5 Maratha and locals of Sangshak village was made many years back, while the Japanese have recently constructed a War Memorial in honour of their martyrs who died during this battle. In Imphal, we were delighted to visit a similar war museum set up at home by one of the founding members of the 2nd World War Imphal Campaign Foundation.
Importance of the Battles
Dr Slim says, `The India/Burma Campaign was long known as the `Forgotten Army`™ in the UK. In the British popular image, the greatest battles and heroes were all in Europe. Scholars the world over are recognizing the significance of the Campaign as the beginning of modern integrated mobile warfare (air supply etc) and a model of defensive and offensive warfare. The Campaign is now taught in the UK and US military academies. Imphal is now recognized as the longest battle of WW II and the combination of so many different nationalities in the XIV Army makes it an important example of what today is called diversity.`
Louis Allen in his book `Burma `“ The Longest War`™ writes, ` Imphal`¦the last place on earth one would choose as the venue of a vast military campaign. Yet it was here that Japanese, British, Indians, Gurkhas, arrived in 1944 to kill other in their thousands. The Japanese were driven by the dream of invading India: the others by the need to stop them.`
Unfortunately, we in India seem to have forgotten these famous battles. Independent India has never shown any care or concern about these war veterans, as they are a living memorial of India`™s colonial past `“ men who fought a `foreign war`™ for a foreign government.It was for the first time that the Indian Army fought a foreigner invader on Indian soil. And it was for the first time the seemingly invincible armies of the Emperor of Japan were decisively beaten by Indian soldiers. It makes us proud of the contribution of our Armed Forces. As per one of our war veteran `“ `Victory in the Second World War has been, by far, our biggest military achievement, yet hardly anyone in India talks about it. The country that sent the largest voluntary Army in history to fight the war, has forgotten the sacrifices of our soldiers`. Fortunately, this seems to be changing with the Indian government gradually acknowledging the significant role played by our Armed Forces during the World Wars.
The Indian Army During the World Wars
During the First World War, 1.3 million Indian soldiers played a major role in the fighting in European, Mediterranean and Middle East theatres. They won 11 Victoria Crosses, while 74,000 soldiers died and 66,000 were wounded. 2014 also happens to be the Centenary year of First World War.
During the Second World War, the Indian Army began the war in 1939 numbering just 2,00,000 men. However by the end of the war, it became the largest volunteer Army in history, rising to over 2.5 million men. It fought gallantly in North Africa, Middle East and Italy, though a major force was committed to fighting the Japanese Army. Their valour and grit was recognized with the award of 31 VCs. These campaigns cost over 36,000 lives, whilst 34,354 were wounded and 67,340 became Prisoners of War.
War Tourism
Many Western countries and some South East Asian countries have preserved the World War sites.`The Battle Box`™ is one of the most important WW II sitesand premier tourist attractions in Singapore. War Tourism is a flourishing industry in Europe with Tour Operators conducting `battlefield tours`™ of World War sites and War Memorials for scholars, tourists and families of war veterans. The 70th Anniversary Commemorations of WW II at Monte Cassinoor Normandy in May and June, or the Centenary Commemorations of WW I this year are fine examples. The visit to Imphal for the 70th Anniversary was enriching, given this was the first-of-its-kind of War Tourism in India. Among the distinguished visitors I could interact with in Imphalwere a group of British scholars, wards of war veterans and the Curator of The Kohima Museum at Imphal Barracks, York. They later left for Kohima to visit the battlefield sites and pay homage to their martyrs at the famous Kohima War Cemetery.
We had a fine taste of War Tourism last year, when we visited the Italian battlefields where our 257 year old unit, 14 PUNJAB (NABHA AKAL), the erstwhile NABHA AKAL INFANTRY had fought with distinction against the Germans during WW II. It was very heartening walking through some of the remote locations and villages in Italy where our troops had served, and the locals speaking well of the Indian soldiers who fought during the War. We later paid homage to our unit and other Indian soldiers commemorated in the famous Cassino War Cemetery and other War Cemeteries in Italy.
Conclusion
Manipur and Nagaland have great potential for tourism in terms of natural beauty,adventure, culture or tribal celebrations.Manipur, knownas `Jewel of India`™ by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, has inspired descriptions such as the `Switzerland of the East.`™ Famous for its indigenous sports and sportsmen, it has produced icons like Mary Kom. The `Manipur Sangai Festival`™held in Imphal from 21`“30 November and the `Hornbill Festival`™ in Kisema, near Kohima from 01-10 December every year draws many tourists from India and abroad. The 6th and 7th Manipur Polo Internationals were conducted in Imphal during November 2012 and 2013 respectively with teams from the US, Germany, some South East countries and India participating. This new form of `Polo Tourism`™ was a big success. There have been British and Japanese tourists who come to visit the war cemeteriesand memorials in Imphal and Kohima.The successful culmination of the 70th Anniversary Commemorations in Imphal this year shows that War Tourism is one area where these states can focus on.The British Fourteenth Army was a multinational force and the Battles of Imphal and Kohima provide us an excellent opportunity to project ourselves to the rest of the world and reach out to those countries which fought in these battles. The 75th Anniversary of these famous battles will be commemorated in 2019 and we should plan to conduct the same in a befitting manner. War Tourism would not onlyhelp in curbing insurgency by providingall round development in the region, it would also assist in promotion of India`™s `Look East-ActEast Policy`™.
(This article by the author had originally been published in The Infantry (India) Journal, December 2014 issue and is reproduced here with permission.) | http://kanglaonline.com/2015/07/war-tourism-in-india-the-70th-anniversary-commemorations-of-the-battle-of-imphal/ | en | 2015-07-04T00:00:00 | kanglaonline.com/54866d0925e3271addf1010e58836cf0f653b851cec10ebe04b0c1d5ed8f1267.json |
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The report published by TripuraInfoHighway in February says the illegal migrants were issued the certificates within one day of arrival at Sardar SDM Office.
In some special cases, the Government were providing the illegal migrants with Government Jobs & other facilities in exchange of loyalty & their votes to CPI(M) during elections.
The #Bangladeshis are buying land, getting admissions on the Indian Institutes with the legal documents provided by Government illegally.
The alarming report further says, the government is involved in selecting sites for the settlement of the Bangladeshis.
Source: TIWN | http://kanglaonline.com/2016/08/bangladeshis-entering-agartala-indian-citizenship-costs-just-rs-35000-government-facilitating-settlement-tripura/ | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | kanglaonline.com/f6f06ec5ff2d8c376d58dfb994324f7463d37551089d511a220ed0fd056b56ec.json |
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In view of the State’s volatile law and order situation, police may check vehicles at specific areas to thwart possible subversive activities but such checkings should not be a cause of harassment to travellers.
Since sometime back, TCP has been authorised to check vehicle documents and impose fines against defaulters. Accordingly, TCP has been checking all types of vehicles at different places of Imphal such as North AOC, Khongnang Ani Karak, Lamlong Keithel etc.
These checkings done by TCP are basically aimed at ensuring compliance with traffic rules. Checkings done by TCP, police and Motor Vehicle have the same purpose.
If a man is driving a vehicle without the necessary set of documents, he/she may be fined thrice by police, TCP and Motor Vehicle.
Meanwhile, many citizens have suggested restriction of TCP’s duty to traffic management alone.
One Ibomcha of Sekta told The Sangai Express said that checking of vehicle documents may be entirely entrusted to Motor Vehicle while sparing TCP from such duties.
While pointing out that Lamlong Keithel has become quite congested, one Prahlad of Khurai remarked that TCP personnel as well as VDF personnel have all their attention on trucks carrying sand or stones. Whenever these vehicles arrive, they rush out in groups without giving any thought to the traffic snarls.
Saying that lack of parking space is one major factor for congestion and over-crowding at Khwairamband, he suggested shifting of VIP quarters from Khwairamband in order to make space for parking lots.
Rabi Sharma of Bamon Leikai expressed keen desire to deploy TCP personnel at the New Thumbuthong-Imphal-Moreh highway junction.
Although a large number of TCP personnel are deployed at Moirangkhom, they help very little in traffic management. A few personnel may be from removed from Moirangkhom and stationed at the traffic junction of New Thumbuthong, he added. | http://kanglaonline.com/2016/08/multiple-checkings-inconvenience-many/ | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | kanglaonline.com/9f594c62fb184cc23f7d76bc0ad0df3e940fb2d9d4587b50241236a332b22b99.json |
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“It is the first time such concession is given to NE people in India, in view of their many helpless situation while eking out a living in cities,” IGP Robin Hibu, Nodal Officer for North East People, Delhi, said in a statement.
The step is an innovative initiative of the Reach Out Initiatives to NE people headed by Hibu, who has made a great effort towards its fruition.
The hospitals include Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Apollo hospital, Fortis, Max hospitals, Medanta, Escort Heart and Research Centre, and Holy Family Hospital.
“All 32 hospitals have sent their approval letters. They have also appointed Nodal officers whom people can contact 24×7 for concession,” Hibu said, adding, “The hospitals have agreed to give concessions ranging from 15 to 30 per cent for medical treatment for the people”.
Over 11 lakh people from North East are either working or studying in Delhi and the NCR, and many of them, being from poor background, struggle to meet medical emergencies.
“This is a very good initiative and will definitely help the NE people, especially who are from poor background,” North East Support Centre & Helpline General Secretary Alana Golmei told thestatesman.com.
Often the case is most Government hospitals, though affordable, lack facilities and are in a pitiable state, hence the decision to approach major private hospitals.
“Priority should be given to women. Government hospitals have poor facilities, and during emergency there is no sufficient facilities. Therefore private hospitals is always a better option,” Alana, who has been constantly working and helping NE people in dire situation in the city, further said.
Urging people from the NE States to avail the facility and spread the news and create awareness, Hibu, who also hail from the NE region, said : “It’s a golden opportunity to help our poor NE people working in unorganised sectors and poor students”. Hibu feels that “the NE youth can act as hospitals ambassadors. They will also strengthen the bond with mainland people”. This facility can be availed only by NE employees in any private companies and NE students studying here, not for Government beneficiaries, Hibu clarified.
Courtesy- The Statesman | http://kanglaonline.com/2016/06/32-delhi-hospitals-give-concessions-ne-people/ | en | 2016-06-28T00:00:00 | kanglaonline.com/ce6cc23f262f569ea4eaecde57f921c9b915c537b55a05a81d75a0a3a2b573f0.json |
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The 9th State Level Manipur Pineapple Festival – 2016, at Khousabung DCC Headquaters, Churachandpur District, Manipur organised by Manipur Pineapple Festival Committee, Manipur on August 27, 2016.
A total of 26 pineapple stalls were opened including one by the Engineering Cell of CAU, Imphal.
Presentation of colourful cultural dances by Kom, Thadou, Vaiphei, Gangte, Kabui troupes marked the festival.
Thiempi, Kipnu and Lynda were presented Rs 40,000, Rs 30,000 and Rs 20,000 with this year’s pineapple farmer’s award.
Pineapple farmers from different places of the State joined the festival. | http://kanglaonline.com/2016/08/images-9th-state-level-manipur-pineapple-festival/ | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | kanglaonline.com/f85c74b4a5869a8b8ec83ec43e7a6e41b6fe94d2fca3e3e46eef6fd3b2da3942.json |
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The Tangkhul team comprising of individuals from different walks of life under the banner “Tangkhul for Nagas in Myanmar” set out for the journey on August 23 and reached Lungvah village on August 25.
There they handed the relief material including medicine, nutritional food, clothes to the Naga Cultural Committee Myanmar (Yuya Committee in Burmese) at the residence of the chairman of Lungvah village in the presence of village leaders.
The Naga brethren from Myanmar while receiving the relief material elaborated on the prevailing condition of the area.
According to them the outbreak of the disease has claimed 44 lives and more than 1500 have been infected. The disease is yet to be controlled.
Khamla village under Nanyum township was first affected and Measles was clinically confirmed. Apart from Measles many children have been affected by diarrhoea while some are down with suspected Malaria.
The outbreak is despite the vaccination programme taken up by the Government of Myanmar, they said. The infected children were seen coughing out specks of blood, suffering from lose motion and rashes could be seen on their bodies. Many of them hardly survived a week.
The affected villages lie in remote areas and there are no motorable roads connecting these places with the rest of Myanmar. As such, relief from the international community is still awaited even though teams from WHO have already arrived at the affected villages to take the stock of the prevailing situation.
According to the villagers, Measles outbreak was first reported from Khamla village and added that now it has rapidly spread to 7 neighbouring villages namely Thangkholoma, Chuiyo, Kallan, Keisan Rokho, Keisam, Kallan Longchan. Even today it is still spreading they said and added that there are chances of the disease spreading to the border villages on the Indian side, especially Konyak villages.
Thangkholoma village has recorded the maximum number of deaths of young children due to the disease.
The Government hospital at Lahe township has limited medical staff and doctors and nurses were temporarily stationed at Thangkholoma who administered the whole area.
The Tangkhul team in coordination with Eastern Naga Students Association, Myanmar and Konyak Union (KU) of Nagaland delivered the relief items.
Naga Cultural Committee (Naga Yuya) expressed gratitude to the visiting team for the concern shown.
Konyak Union president Manlip commended the visit of the Tangkhul team and added that such a gesture can go a long way in strengthening the relationship between Nagas beyond the border.
Manlip also issued a clarion call to free children from Measles. | http://kanglaonline.com/2016/08/tangkhul-team-reaches-myanmar-villages/ | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | kanglaonline.com/24294f8582371e56379ebc080bb9e625f1514339954232fb514a743e7c5c2a85.json |
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In a statement, the JAC said that total shutdown of Churachandpur and its vicinity would begin from August 28 midnight and continue till 12 noon of August 29.
Tribal unity rally would be held under the aegis of Thadou Women’s Association, General Headquarters at Sadar Hills on the same day.
A women’s silent rally would be taken out from Churachandpur College campus at 10 am. The JAC urged the womenfolk to cover their lips with black cloth/scarf to signify the year-long suppression and neglect of tribal cries by the Government.
In the evening at 6.30, tribal people would light candles at their houses, the JAC said.
Another total shutdown at Churachandpur and its vicinity would begin from August 29 midnight and continue till 12 noon of August 30.
People would stage a protest rally from Churachandpur College campus at 10 am on August 30.
The JAC requested the rallyists to paint their faces preferably in black to signify the unrelenting and systemic exploitation and insult on tribals and their rights. Individuals with traditional gongs (zampi) are also requested to bring them along.
On the same day, JAC-AATB Singngat area would take out a protest march from Singngat to Lamka (about 34 kms), the statement said.
Candle would be lighted at all the tribal homes from 6.30 pm on this day as well, it added.
Mass prayer would be held and flying lanterns released from Sulpha Pumbuk at 6.30 pm and this would be followed by a torch rally.
The JAC requested the protesters to bring their own torches. Limited number of flying lanterns would be available at selected outlets for sale on August 29.
The JAC would clamp a total shutdown of all the institutions and establishments in all the tribal areas on August 31.
However, free passage would be given to all the private (non-commercial) vehicles, the JAC said and added that there would be no volunteers on duty on this day.
The JAC urged all the tribals to comply with the appeal to mark respect to the tribal martyrs.
Traditional gun salute and sounding of traditional gong by tribal households would be held at 9 am.
Tributes would be paid to the tribal martyrs at District Hospital morgue at 10 am and the main event of Tribal Unity Day will begin from 11 am.
A press conference would be held at Lamka Press Club after the main event. Medical emergencies, entrance exams (including the SSC’s Combined Graduate Level Tier-I Examination), pre-planned conferences, airport pick-up and drop, Treasury Department and various other essential services like electricity, telecom and media would be exempted from the purview of the shutdown.
However, relevant documents must be shown to the volunteers, the JAC added. | http://kanglaonline.com/2016/08/ccpur-jac-announces-revised-series-stirs-details-till-aug-31-spelt/ | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | kanglaonline.com/c9ff34cd765676488a01ce0c04c0b5e61924207c892e12fe2b033a820986a003.json |
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Addressing a press conference at Manipur Press Club, Serto said that being a leap year, 2016 has 366 days.
This year, the State Government has 89 holidays — 25 State holidays, 52 Sundays and 12 Second Saturdays.
As such, the State Government would have only 277 working days.
Till June, the State Government had only 137 work- ing days as 47 days were holidays, Serto said.
Out of this 137 days, around 55 days were affected by bandhs and other stirs according to official data collected from the Departments concerned.
As such, there were only 82 normal working days for the State Government Departments till the end of June, Serto said.
He further said that the Central Government had 53 more working days although it had 49 holidays including Sundays and Saturdays till the end of June.
The Central Government got 135 working days till June end, he added.
Serto further said that although some staff work full eight hours a day in State Government offices, majority of the employees do not remain more than five hours a day in the office.
However, in Central Government offices across the country, the staff work for eight hours in most States, Serto said.
Saying that biometrics attendance machines are not functioning properly in most of the State Government Departments, Serto said that most of the employees attend office late and return home before the completion of office hour.
However, it does not mean that all the State Government employees are unpunctual, he said and added that there are also many sincere staff who come on time and work full eight hours. In addition to the impact of bandhs and other stirs, precious working hours are wasted due to the unpunctuality and sincereity of the staff in State Government Departments, he said.
It is unfortunate that the Government has not taken up any measure to check it till date, he added.
He urged the Chief Minister and Chief Secretary to look into the matter to bring about changes in the functioning of its Departments. In December last year, Serto had revealed through a survey that the State has been losing Rs 36 crore per day every time when there is a bandh or general strike and Rs 3.09 crore per day when there is economic blockade.
In November same year, Serto and some of his friends revealed another finding on the total loss of money when public had to take longer routes due to closure of Sanjenthong.
They revealed that people had lost a total amount of Rs 35,94,30524.3 from May 31, 2014 to November 15, 2015 due to closure of the bridge that connects Imphal East and Imphal West. | http://kanglaonline.com/2016/07/govt-employees-work-5-hrs-day/ | en | 2016-07-04T00:00:00 | kanglaonline.com/fc11b998476da8e53f605658e35ef670f5974462b69666ec1141e8446730a982.json |
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] | 2016-08-28T02:46:30 | null | 2016-08-28T07:55:57 | IMPHAL, Aug 27: International Peace and Social Advancement (IPSA) has said that Manipur Government must be aware about the difficulties faced by indigenou | http%3A%2F%2Fkanglaonline.com%2F2016%2F08%2Flearn-tripura-ipsa%2F.json | http://kanglaonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/ko_fevicon.jpg?80c9bd | en | null | Learn from Tripura : IPSA | null | null | kanglaonline.com | IMPHAL, Aug 27: International Peace and Social Advancement (IPSA) has said that Manipur Government must be aware about the difficulties faced by indigenous Tripuris in their own homeland.
In a statement, the association said that Manipur Government must understand that these difficulties and humiliations were the fallout of unchecked influx of outsiders.
Indigenous Tripuris who were once the citizens of an independent kingdom are now pleading for their rights to majority Bengali community, IPSA said.
One-third of the total land of Tripura has now been occupied by Bengalis and indigenous Tripuris are now compelled to demand a separate homeland known as Twipra on the areas where they are currently occupying, it added.
They are worried that they would be subjected to force assimilation and their remaining land would be snatched away by majority Bengalis, IPSA said and added that Manipur Government needs to realise the truth that indigenous Manipuris would also face a similar situation if necessary measures are not taken up immediately.
The condition of indigenous Tripuris is so pitiable that they were even attacked by majority Bengalis when they took out a rally to demand their rights and homeland, IPSA said.
As such, it is high time that indigenous people of North East region collectively check influx of non-locals, the association further said.
Although, Assam Government is said to have taken up measures to check unregulated entry of non-locals, over five lakh non-locals are still residing in the State, IPSA said. | http://kanglaonline.com/2016/08/learn-tripura-ipsa/ | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | kanglaonline.com/d22528d9a154948eb921651f54851fd66ec5d1347a3fa241b0f1dc17965f1117.json |
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Heirangingeida Yurangba (creating mayhem amidst chaos), a proverbial Manipuri saying was what Mr V Shanmuganathan had accomplished during his short stint as Governor of Manipur. In the imbroglio prevailing in Manipur which are of mammoth and sensitive issues viz Pro-ILP Movement in the valley, Anti-Tribal Bills in the hills, AFSPA, misuse of National Food Security Act 2013, demand of ST status by the Meiteis, bandhs, economic blockades, escalating prices of essential commodities, pathetic conditions of roads and highways, sluggish development, apathy of the State Government towards the welfare of the public and a host of other issues, Mr Shanmuganathan had created a ruckus which could have been avoided.
V Shanmuganathan was posted to Manipur as Governor and to be precise, Governor is like President or First Citizen of the respective State, a respectable and honourable position. It was his maiden posting in Manipur as a government servant. He was a senior BJP leader before being appointed Governor of Meghalaya and then given additional charge as Governor of Manipur after the demise of the then Governor Mr Syed Ahmed.
On the inauguration function of the Manipur University of Culture in tandem with Manipur State Film and Television Institute at Palace Compound, Imphal on 12 Aug 2016 as the Chief Guest, ego had got the better of him and unfortunately he could not control his egoistic impulse on that august gathering comprising of the incumbent Chief Minister of Manipur and a host of distinguished personalities . His invitation for 100 words on the definition on ‘Culture’ was an open and disgracing intellectual challenge against the various eminent personalities congregated there as well as to the whole people of Manipur. Either he was ill-informed or ignorant of the facts, but out of the eminent intellectuals congregated at the occasion, many are national as well as international figures, many are national and international awardees. The shocking reality was that he had downgraded himself to a lower level in front of all those present, not expected from a person who holds such a towering position. His act was tantamount to giving humiliation to the people of Manipur.
V Shanumganathan, hailing from Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu might be a person of great intellect, might have possessed honourable credentials in the field of academics, might have possessed expertise in various arenas, dexterity in myriad fields, might be a person with a strong patriotic fervor, might possess a host of other qualities, but as a Governor, he failed to strive for social harmony and peaceful co-existence among our countrymen. The recent episode is a crystal clear illustration. Seems like he still can’t get rid of the hangover of Licence Raj of British colonial rule. He might have rendered yeomen service to the nation, he might be involved in many social activities over and above being a prolific writer. But all his qualities have, of late, gone down the gutter due to his ego which he unfortunately failed to contain.
The Ex-Governor of Manipur may be highly educated but he himself disclosed the real person inside him thereby exposing his attitude, the attidude of an uneducated. As a Governor, he should have, instead, tried to find out about the people of Manipur, develop a mutual relationship and win the hearts of the people, not promoting disharmony and creating cultural shock waves. In Manipur, apart from family and locality, even in the world of bureaucracy also a superior officer whilst in office use to put tags such as ‘Brother’, ‘Sister’, ‘Uncle’ etc., before the name as he calls to his subordinates if they are older than him, a part and parcel of our culture. A simple example may be made of an IAS officer calling ‘Uncle’ to a peon.
As a high profile VIP, Mr Shanmuganathan should have possessed humility and carry out his jobs of a Governor of a state, not to act with defiance and challenge the people. Whatever intellect he possessed, admiration and regards should come automatically from the people just by his greatness and respect for human values, not by dictating terms and degrading himself to a lower level and making himself an object of mockery in front of the people. Here, it is pertinent to mention that a daily wage manual worker with humility has more dignity than him. He should know that there’s a lot of difference between a ‘Boss and a ‘Leader’. He is a boss, not a leader. Well, actions speak louder than words. In fact, his actions speak that he is an uncultured person.
What pains the people most is the phrase “Once in a lifetime opportunity” of having a cup of tea with him. Course, having a cup of tea with the Governor of a State is a matter of great honour. But who amongst those prominent personalities as well as the people of Manipur would want a cup of tea with such an uncultured and undignified person anyway? He should have known that he was on an inauguration function with a congregation of distinguished and highly cultured personalities, not inside a classroom delivering lecture or giving advice to a pack of rowdy students.
We pray to the Almighty that no such lower-level boss be sent to Manipur to serve as one of the leaders of the state. Now that he has gone back to Meghalaya, people are relieved thinking ‘good riddance’. Meanwhile, we warmly welcome Mrs Najma Heptullah who was sworn in as Governor of Manipur on 21 Aug 2016 and we expect a lot such as love, amity and cooperation with the people of Manipur from Her Excellency. | http://kanglaonline.com/2016/08/no-culture-shock-waves-please/ | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | kanglaonline.com/42dd27a3b2bcd300c5fc87540c3e05da19c02d41f598c37342ca8699e90bef93.json |
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All of this has been captured on film by Delhi-based Assamese journalist-turned-filmmaker Utpal Borpujari in his docu-feature film, Memories Of A Forgotten War. And it promises to be the first subaltern, cinematic take on the World War II and India.
TOI was last month shown an exclusive preview of the film produced by Subimal Bhattacharjee. Shot in India, Japan and the UK, it features people who either fought in those battles or were touched by the horrors of war. Breaking from tradition, the film doesn’t talk about the spectacle of armies changing history; it talks about how some of the heroes, and others with not-so-heroic tales to tell, saw and experienced the war.
The timing of the film couldn’t be more right, for it was around this time 72 years ago that the remnants of three divisions of the Imperial Japanese Army had reached the fag end of their disastrous retreat from the Indian frontier — the “road of bones”, as it’s often called. By July 1944, they had been squarely defeated at Kohima and Imphal — the only time the Empire of Japan was decisively beaten on land after the Soviets had trounced them at Khalkhin Gol in 1939, before the World War II had officially broken out.
“If you pick up a history book on the war, you would know the strategic plans, details about the encounters et all, but no one would tell you what the ordinary man on the street experienced. After all, Imphal wasn’t some god forsaken place; it was the heart of Manipur where most of the population lived—lakhs of people. What did they do? How were they affected? So I let the people talk in my film. It’s their story from their own mouths,” Borpujari told this correspondent that afternoon when we sat down to watch the film at Bhattacharjee’s office in Barakhamba Road.
Unlike the general amnesia in India about pre-1947 conflicts, memories of the war are pretty much alive in Manipur and Nagaland. And why not, after all hundreds of civilians had been killed in the Japanese bombing raids over Imphal in 1944. RK Nimaicharan tells in the film how his father and a hundred others were killed when Japanese aircraft bombed and strafed a community hall, Chingambam Mandap.
But the killings didn’t stop when the war ended. Every now and then, spent or unexploded ordnance (UXO) are recovered, which either find their way into someone’s living room as mementos or are converted into temple bells. Sometimes, these UXOs go off, killing or maiming unsuspecting handlers. But the life-threatening dangers notwithstanding, people collect these UXOs and there’s a whole museum full of ticking time bombs in the form of live grenades, mortar rounds, artillery shells and even general purpose bombs. Borpujari’s film shows it all.
The war had a dehumanizing effect on the locals as it did on the fighting men. As one aged Manipuri man remembers, “We had heard stories of Japanese soldiers having golden teeth. So once we learnt about a few Japanese lying dead, we went there to cut out their teeth. But we couldn’t complete the job as the bodies had bloated up way too much. I was very young then and the devil had possessed me.” Anyone who has seen the HBO series Pacific would recall seeing American soldiers cutting out gold teeth from Japanese corpses.
Yet the war was a great leveller too. British war veteran Maurice Bell recalls: “We had plenty of water but no salt. We were dying for salt. Then a local villager gave us a piece of rock salt. Each one of us, British, Indian and Gurkha, sucked on the rock and passed it on. The war ended all possible differences among us.”
But what the people might find incredible is what former British veterans felt about the war. “The Indian troops didn’t like us very much. But it were they who won at Kohima and Imphal and in Burma — 80 per cent of the 14th Army was Indian. We couldn’t have won the war without the Indian Army,” recalls Gordon Graham in the film. Military historians, though, say 67 per cent of the 14th Army was Indian and only 13% British.
Perhaps the most surprising, but truly heartwarming bit is shared by a Mizo veteran. “We were not afraid of the Japanese. We knew Hindustan was a big power. And we also knew that we had to give our lives for Hindustan,” says Pu Thanmawia.
“And this is what binds the northeast even today. We have this great legacy. Why should we be known only for insurgency? This is the purpose of the film,” says Bhattacharjee.
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Source: Times of India | http://kanglaonline.com/2016/08/assam-filmmaker-salvages-lost-memories-forgotten-war/ | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | kanglaonline.com/fa8bbf0fe6356cb73ae5cce3408e50dd436cceebf320dbc0ad25ac6574a1021b.json |
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Supporters of the two MLAs in large number and State BJP functionaries and workers led by their president K Bhabananda gathered at Lamphel Court complex holding party flags and banners after getting information of their Court appearance in the afternoon.
A large number of police personnel were deployed at the Court complex to thwart unwanted incidents.
The law makers were brought by a large number police personnel of Imphal East district and produced before CJM Imphal East Court under FIR No 156 (8) 2016 of Heingang police station under Section 147 (Punishment for rioting), Section 149 (Unlawful assembly guilty of offence), Section 151 (Knowingly joining or continuing in assembly of five or more persons after it has been commanded to disperse) and Section 353 (Wantonly giving provocation with intent to cause riot – if rioting be committed – if not committed).
According to the order of the Court, the IO of the case produced both the accused before the Court and prayed for the judicial custody remand.
Reason of the arrest was made known to the accused and asked them about their right to choose their lawyer for defence, the order said.
Kh Joykishan submitted before the Court that they did not feel it necessary to engage any lawyer for the case and they would submit personally before the Court.
The Court order further mentioned that the Court perused the material on record and found that all the offences charged under Section 147/149/151 were bailable while the offence charged under Section 353 was non-bailable.
However, Heingang PS OC, who is the complainant in the case, submitted before the Court that there was no substantial evidence of the element under Section 353 IPC.
The two MLAs also submitted before the Court that they had not committed any act punishable under Section 353 IPC.
Later, the Court remanded the two legislators to judicial custody till September 13 as they failed to furnish PR bonds of Rs 10,000 each which could secure their release on bail.
However, Joykishan and Bishwajit were lodged at Porompat police station after the authority declared it as an ‘intermediate custody’.
Speaking to reporters as they were brought out of the Court room, Th Bishwajit said that the charges levelled against them by the police were baseless as there was no imposition of CrPC 144 in the area and they were simply holding a peaceful rally.
Kh Joykishan said that they left all the activists of BJP outside the gate of MPTC and he along with Th Bishwajit went inside MPTC complex and met the Director.
Even as they were talking with the Director, Imphal East SP came there and requested the MLAs to talk over a matter at his office chamber.
Joykishan said that while they were talking with the SP in his office, they were charged under Section 147/149/151/353 IPC and FIR lodged which was not the right procedure.
Stating that cancellation of the recruitment of police Constable was illegal, Joykishan said that they along with BJP supporters would continue to oppose such illegal practices of the Government.
Th Bishwajit said that until and unless the Government revokes the decision of holding fresh a recruitment, they would continue their movement.
By holding party flags, leaders and workers of BJP Manipur Pradesh shouted slogans like ‘Long Live BJP’, ‘MLA Bishwajit Ki Jai’ and ‘MLA Kh Joykishan Ki Jai’. | http://kanglaonline.com/2016/08/joykishan-bishwajit-remanded-till-sept-13/ | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | kanglaonline.com/788ecc04f638012df3b879be87e444cec457a12e07e2bb47cb767c3ca09df459.json |
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To mark the occasion, a rally was taken out from Pishum Chingamacha till DM College campus via Yumnam Leikai, Yaiskul, Keishamthong, Keishampat, Wahengbam Leikai, Nagamapal and Khoyathong.
A mass meeting was also held inside DM College campus.
NESO advisor and AASU chief advisor Samujjal Bhattacharya who also took part in paying homage to the student martyrs said that the people of the North Eastern region should have the right to govern themselves within the region.
People of mainland India and those people at the helm of powers at New Delhi could not see India beyond Kolkata.
The Government of India ought to enact several legislations within the Constitution in order to protect the peoples of the North East region.
Majority of the mainland Indians see and treat people from the North East region as second class citizens, said Samujjal Bhattacharya.
It is time these people change their outlook. At the same time, there is a growing need for the peoples of the North East region to unite, he added.
Speaking at the public meeting held inside DM College campus, NESO secretary general Sinam Prakash recalled that many students were killed and many others maimed in police action when students carried out a protest demonstration on August 27, 1965 against creating artificial famine.
Since its inception, AMSU has been taking the role of vanguards in socio-political and economic issues of Manipur. It is essential to ponder the views and understandings of the Government of India about the North East region.
Whereas the Government of India has been conveniently overlooking the dreaded AFSPA in States like Chattisgarh where Maoists rebels have been killing security forces every now and then, AFSPA is being imposed in the North East region for prolonged decades which has resulted in rampant human rights violation.
At the same, the Government of India has been constructing many mega dams in the region apart from extracting mineral resources without giving any thought to the people’s security, livelihood and well-being.
Sanasam Subashchandra remarked that the incumbent Government and the Government of 1965 have striking similarities. Rather than working to fulfil people’s collective wishes and aspirations, the Government has been continuously scheming to subjugate the masses.
He then called upon all the people to be wary of the different divisive forces which have been conspiring to create more and more divisions in the society. The State Government should frame a policy in order to re-claim all agricultural lands, Subashchandra said. Ex-AMSU president Leihaothabam Saratchandra, while pointing out that there are many student organisations both in the hills and valley of Manipur, said that the student organisations should work with such dedication that they can win love, support and confidence of the masses. It is never a good sign when people do not trust student organisations. Imposition of economic blockades for prolonged periods is not a healthy sign, he remarked.
At one time, the not so literate people of Manipur worked tirelessly to protect Manipur and unify the people but today many educated people have been scheming to disintegrate Manipur.
People should be wary about some educated individuals deliberately attempting to misinterpret the land’s history, Saratchandra said. Any move initiated by any student organisation regarding a public issue should be done after analysing all the pros and cons, he added.
On the other hand, State Police kept a sharp vigil during the mass rally so as to avert any untoward incident.
The commemorative function also featured a mega blood donation camp. The Hunger Marchers’ Day was also observed at Jiribam Govt Higher Secondary School under the aegis of AMSU, Jiribam District Committee.
Like at Imphal, the commemorative function was marked by a mass rally and a public meeting which were preceded by offering of homage to student martyrs.
Jiribam ADC in-charge H Dhananjoy, AMSU Jiribam District Committee president Yurembam Sanjiv, ZEO Office Jiribam DI (Schools) Ch Sunamani, AMSU Jiribam District Committee ex-president L Romen, JDO president Mutum Hemanta, AMSU vice-president Kangabam Dhanajit and All Assam Manipuri Students’ Union vice-president Kh Prosen Kumar Singha attended the function as presidium members. | http://kanglaonline.com/2016/08/homage-rally-mark-51st-hunger-marchers-day/ | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | kanglaonline.com/1e196339d430504a9ec3901f8d1418583ed51166029c4af18d2d7f7bd0eafb8b.json |
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The Manipur Assembly passed the Bills on August 31 last year. But the legislations have not been converted into law because “the President has withheld one Bill and sent back two others”, according to Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam Gangmei.
The Bills created an uproar, sparking violent protests in the Churachandpur area and the nine were killed in the days of agitation that lasted till September 10.
The Joint Action Committee (JAC) that spearheaded the protests said the “Tribal Unity Day” will be observed in memory of the dead. “The function (beginning August 31) will continue for one week. People from all walks of life are expected to take part,” a JAC spokesman said.
The activist group has refused to bury the bodies lying in a hospital morgue in protest against the Bills. It wants the government to withdraw the Bills.
“All anti-migrant Bills are anti-tribals and as such we shall object,” the JAC spokesperson said.
But the Deputy Chief Minister said since there was no Bill now, “there is no justification for carrying on the agitation”.
Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh had urged the JAC and other tribal activists to point out any clause in the Bills which they feel are against the interest of the tribals.
Khaidem Mani a senior advocate who is closely associated with the campaign said: “Nobody has pointed out any such clause.”
Source: Nagaland Post | http://kanglaonline.com/2016/08/manipur-tribals-observe-unity-day-august-31/ | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | kanglaonline.com/a90efab6db9cfff64717d56e53eb068c68469e3ed3bb55b52d74fffe731c2ed5.json |
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The constitution of India has given us freedom of expression to her citizens under Article 19 (1) (a). “To freedom of speech and expression”; allowed me to express what I thought as a common citizen of Manipur regarding 2017 General Election. Hopefully, I will vote in the upcoming general election on February the 2017; let’s reason together when we have time and power in our hand to choose right candidates in the deserved party to form a new government. When we analyze on the present political scenario, the citizens of Manipur need a new government in our state; but the question still remain, which party deserve a chance to form a government and why?
India is the largest democracy among the democratic nations in the world; where the Manipur state is located in the Northeastern part of India, and the Indian National Congress Party (Congress) has its stronghold, which has been dominating since independence.
No doubt the people of Manipur love Congress, I love Congress and my girlfriend love Congress. However, I have enough knowledge and wisdom to judge the law and governance system of the state in our country; where I find the mess in ‘the administrative system and law and order’ in our state under Congress rule, we have right to be fixed it. But the question is, how can we fix it?
We can fix it by exercising our voting right and constitutional rights; we can form a new government in our choice, we can elect the dedicated and committed candidates in a deserved party who can represent us to run the democratic form of Government. We have had enough experience of electing righteous candidates in Congress party, but all of them stuck in the system of the party.
Honestly speaking, I should say that Congress party has been ruling consecutively for three terms but I find no satisfaction and all their promises fades away with the wind because they didn’t follow the law of the land, law and order in the administration is totally corrupted by the system. We need to fix it, we should give a chance to BJP and her allies; so that they can make Manipur a peaceful and beautiful place to live in one for all.
No allies between BJP and Congress in Manipur: It is the high time to analyse the Manipur state politics; the congress rule in the state has been deeply regretted by the citizen of Manipur because we have had suffered enough in many ways for couple of decades. Therefore, BJP should not ally with Congress because Congress ruling party has been failed to people of Manipur, especially to tackle the corruption in Manipur but rather spreading the culture of selling the jobs to the public, they unable to settle the issues with Manipur base militant for peace but rather insurgencies multiplies, in their third time in power, the unemployment rate of the youth is rising rapidly, but they fail to create jobs and the development is totally cripple for various factors but they fail to recover it. On the other hand, the security forces have been misbehaving to the civilians in many occasion, civilians have been living under their mercy where spirit of democracy become dumped under Disturb Area Act (DAA, 1990).
The army have license to kill the civilians in suspicion and the Congress government are protecting such uncivilized episode; I was humiliated by Assam Rifles; checked all my vehicles and detained for approximately 30 minutes by asking many nonsense questions on my way to Ukhrul town on 19th August 2016, around 2:13 pm near Kalhang village (Huishu temporary check point), they have totally forgotten that we the citizens employed them to protect us but they threatened us with gun in hand, and I felt sorry for them.
The army officers should understand that we employed them to protect us but not to harass civilians and they should teach their soldiers how to behave with the civilians especially when on duties; instead of giving service to us, their act are irritating to the general public which is highly imponderable in our daily life.
All the ‘failure of the state and legacy of the army’ claim goes to Congress government in Manipur; why did they need AFSPA for administering the state, if they need AFSPA to maintain the law and order to run the state then they don’t deserve my vote or our vote to form a government in 2017 general election in Manipur. I have realized that the law and order of the state has totally breakdown in my observation; so, I question, has there been no party which can form a government as an alternative to the Congress? Yes, we have many parties and BJP is one of the favourite among them! Recently BJP has emerged as more powerful to any other party in many part of the country especially in Assam and Manipur in Northeast.
No allies between BJP and NPF in Manipur: We need to give full support to BJP for political reasons in Manipur to form a new government; however, the BJP shouldn’t ally with NPF in the outer Manipur especially in Naga inhabited areas. The people of the hills and the valley always clash their interest, where Naga people in outer Manipur demand for greater Nagalim which will effect Manipur integration and the Meitei stand strong for Manipur integrity in order to protect Manipur integrity, the so called state-BJP shouldn’t merge with NPF. By knowing the fact that BJP is the only party who can protect ‘Manipur integrity’ and ‘Inner Line Permit’ so, we should vote for them because BJP in the Centre will not hurt the sentiment of BJP in the state (Manipur) but they will be respected under BJP party’s rule and regulation.
However, if the Congress emerges in power in Manipur then the Manipur’s integrity is at high risk and ILP demand will be rejected by the tribal and Centre because BJP in the Centre will not hesitate to exercise the Article 3 of Indian constitution, it said “Formation of new states and alteration of areas, boundaries or name of existing states. – Parliament may by law- (a) form a new state by separation of territory from any state or by uniting two or more state or parts of State by uniting any territory to a part of any state; (b) increase the areas of any state; (c) diminish the areas of any state; (d) alter the boundaries of any state; (e) alter the name of any state;” and strike down the demand for ILP in Manipur by both tribal and Centre. Every concern citizens and intellect should reason together; the best and only way to protect Manipur integrity and amend ILP in Manipur is to vote for BJP, and we can make the Imphal the best smart city.
On the other hand, let the Nagas and tribal of outer Manipur get their autonomous councils under Article 371 C by supporting to NPF (Naga dominated areas) but I want to appeal them to protect Manipur integrity for peaceful co-existence with all community in Manipur until the Naga political negotiation is settled.
Naga should understand that the demand for greater Nagalim has nothing to do with Manipur politics but they should focus on Indo-Naga peace talk. On the other hand, non-Nagas bordering with Nagalim should respect to the political and historical rights of the Naga people for final settlement. Every citizens of Manipur need to give a chance to BJP for political reason; so we can get more fund for development and create more employment for the youth, remove AFSPA (1958) and DAA in Manipur, demanding for Sadar Hill District can be sort-out in the earliest and reduce corruption by applying zero corruption policy. We have a good opportunity; we shouldn’t miss it; since the BJP rule in the Centre are willing to work together for better tomorrow of Manipur.
I come back to Manipur to serve the people and clean the politics; I can assure to every citizen of Manipur that BJP can fix the legacy of Congress in the Manipur; the defection of Congress members to BJP is one of the strongest signals to the people for forming a new government in Manipur.
In conclusion, the present political scenario signifies that the system is totally breakdown and the citizen of Manipur has been victimized for few decades; it’s high time for change and we have a right to change the government of our choice. We have given enough chances to Congress government since independent but they fail to the people of Manipur in many ways; especially rising the corruption rate, lack of development in the state, rising of unemployment rapidly and totally breakdown of law and order in the state, which Mr Okram Ibobi led congress government has failed to the citizens of Manipur time and again.
I love Congress party! Since my forefather till the last election, our families supported Congress but now I have realized that BJP deserves at least one chance in Manipur for political reasons.
Let the Congress prepare to accept their mistake and move forward for a change; however, we the people of Manipur will be happy to give a chance to Congress party when they realize their mistake and when they are ready to serve the citizen of Manipur under the law of the land. On the other hand, we will not regret for giving a chance to BJP in this election in my observation. I appeal all the people of Manipur to vote for change and development. May good God bless to the people of Manipur and it’s resources!
(The author is specialized in Law and Governance and ex-executive officer of Greenpeace International; presently working as a social worker in Manipur. He can be reached at [email protected] ) | http://kanglaonline.com/2016/08/manipur-general-election-2017/ | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | kanglaonline.com/58a93bd0f496239e47131d384e64cfe96e3af00e9c6d4e018e9ddfe55a9c3dd3.json |
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] | 2016-08-31T04:48:44 | null | 2016-08-31T08:43:16 | Courting problems. And the State Government seems to have perfected this. A look at the reality should drive home this point. On the one had the Government | http%3A%2F%2Fkanglaonline.com%2F2016%2F08%2Fkeeping-mum-three-years-discrepancies-claim-3-years%2F.json | http://kanglaonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/ko_fevicon.jpg?80c9bd | en | null | Keeping mum for three years Discrepancies claim after 3 years | null | null | kanglaonline.com | Courting problems. And the State Government seems to have perfected this. A look at the reality should drive home this point. On the one had the Government is pressed hard by the demand that a fresh Bill be introduced in the coming Assembly session to check the influx of non-local people into the State while on the other hand a number of hill based organisations have made it clear that they will oppose any Bill if it goes against the interest of the tribals. Even now the bodies of the nine people killed at Churachandpur last year are yet to be buried and the series of protests lined up by the Churachandpur JAC is in progress. As if this is not enough the State Government has gone ahead and nullified the recruitment process of police Constables, for which the DPC was held way back in 2013. This obviously did not go down well with the over 10,000 candidates who appeared for the DPC and their protest has had a profound impact on the daily lives of the common people. With the highway blockade still in force, the first commodity that has been hit hard is fuel and now with oil tanker drivers refusing to take the wheel, the situation will only get more dire in the next few days. Supply of other commodities will also get hit. Making things worse is the decision of the Government to conduct another recruitment drive on August 30 after cancelling the one held way back in 2013. The result was the confrontation between the 2013 candidates, fully backed by the State unit of the BJP, and the police or the Government at Pangei in Imphal East.
From refusing to comment on the matter to later claiming that there were too many discrepancies in the DPC held in 2013, the State Government did a U turn, but this explanation will not cut ice with anyone. If there are discrepancies as claimed, then why did the Government wait for three years ? Absolutely makes no sense at all. Moreover who has been penalised for the discrepancies ? At the moment there is nothing to suggest that the State Government intends to crack the whip and penalise those responsible for the discrepancies, that is if the discrepancies story is anywhere near the truth. Mastering the art of courting problems and this is what is unacceptable. Why did the Government wait for three years before claiming that there were too many discrepancies in the recruitment process ? Is this a ploy to discredit anyone, particularly ahead of the Assembly election scheduled to be held in the early part of next year ? A clear case that to this Government, the future of so many youngsters does not matter on the board of political games. What is happening right now is more than the fate of 10,000 candidates or so, but about how the Government has been taking the people for granted for too long. Unacceptable it is. | http://kanglaonline.com/2016/08/keeping-mum-three-years-discrepancies-claim-3-years/ | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | kanglaonline.com/d9d13d0741e3bc8a2aff1e4902a903985d905a2a340393428ddfe5d0a2dc977a.json |
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] | 2016-08-26T12:49:01 | null | 2016-08-26T17:35:04 | In a Democratic country, people should be at the top of the hierarchy. A Government should come from the people and People itself should be the government. | http%3A%2F%2Fkanglaonline.com%2F2016%2F08%2Fcommittee-voting-change-cvc%2F.json | http://kanglaonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/ko_fevicon.jpg?80c9bd | en | null | Committee on Voting for a Change (CVC) | null | null | kanglaonline.com | In a Democratic country, people should be at the top of the hierarchy. A Government should come from the people and People itself should be the government. This thought is diminishing. This is the reason that causes the increasing gap between people and government. Even Government (which ought to be People’s Government.) and the elected representatives who are supposed to work for the people overlook People’s suffering. This compels people to take politics as a dirty pool, and the politicians as thieves racing amidst the dirty water of the pool. This is also becoming true to some extent. But, in order to clean and rectify it, a sincere effort of the people is needed. The Idea of real Democracy can only be achieved when people become politically conscious.
Based on this viewpoint, after consulting various eminent personalities engaged in different fields and various academicians, a Youth committee named as Committee on Voting for a Change (CVC) is constituted with many and various youths who hail from different nook and corners of the state. The objective of the Committee can be known from its name itself. Yes, to bring a change. Although political parties have been campaigning with the slogan “vote for a Change”, the change is still invisible. In a Constituency, people may witness new faces and new representatives but after getting elected, most of the elected representatives are found to join the culture of restraining themselves from the common people. Besides that, most of them pace up in becoming a VIP and live luxuriously, forgetting why they are elected and who elected them. The pride of the VIP tag often disrespects the intentions of the common people. More disheartening is the development of the wicked thought of buying voters with few 500 & 1000 notes. This is where we, the people, are wrong. Today’s few moments’ of happiness with the cash, alcohol and drugs during election will make us burn amidst pain and misery for at least Five years. And if it continues, people will go on suffering while the wicked elected representatives will go on feeding on us. And one day, a time may come when we all die in a hell like situation.
So, regarding the upcoming General Assembly Election, Committee on Voting for a Change (CVC) would like to convey its message to the people – first, let us not choose few moment’s joy against five years’ long term. Second, let us not get trapped in the crocodile tears of wicked selfmade leaders. Third, let us not sell our motherland for those few 500 and 1000 notes. Please cast your votes for the ones who will work and at least speak for the poor and common men in the Assembly/parliament. Let us stop selling our lives just for the sake of money and drugs. Let us make our children inherit a corruption less society. And for that let us atleast try to take this small step of making elections total free and fair.
As a part of CVC’s campaign, a cycle rally will be organized on the 6th of October which will start from THAU ground, Thangmeiband. On this occasion too CVC invites all the people of Manipur irrespective of race, creed and religion to kindly support and take part in the event with a delightful hope of creating a Corruption less, peaceful and developed Manipur. Besides that, a poster campaign in many of the nook and corners of the state will also be organized. And this will simultaneously go on with a street play named “eikhoi vote thadhaba heisi” to be played by the volunteers of CVC. In such an activity CVC request the fellow brothers and sisters of Manipur to enhance the confidence level of CVC volunteers.
Activities of CVC planned as of now
# Oct 6 – cycle rally
# Oct 8,9,10 – street plays
# Pre Oct 6 – local level mobilization (Includes meetings with local clubs and meira paibies at the local level)
# Poster campaign. | http://kanglaonline.com/2016/08/committee-voting-change-cvc/ | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | kanglaonline.com/7cec8bcd5811ea0ad03cf285a77ee1e02012ac95d8ccb9f4fdc7706430694f22.json |
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] | 2016-08-26T12:58:09 | null | 2016-08-14T08:50:58 | It will be interesting to accentuate that most of our friends honestly admitted that they came to know about the AFSPA, 1958 only after Irom Chanu Sharmila | http%3A%2F%2Fkanglaonline.com%2F2016%2F08%2Fknow-afspa-1958-sharmilas-hunger-strike%2F.json | http://kanglaonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/ko_fevicon.jpg?80c9bd | en | null | Did you know AFSPA, 1958 before Sharmila’s hunger strike ? | null | null | kanglaonline.com | It will be interesting to accentuate that most of our friends honestly admitted that they came to know about the AFSPA, 1958 only after Irom Chanu Sharmila’s protest against it. It was her continuous protest against this Act that made us go through the background and contents of the AFSPA, 1958. Prior to Ms. Sharmila’s stand in 2000, most of us were unaware of the details in this Act. However, today most of us know that the AFSPA, 1958 provides special powers to protect military personnel from prosecution against the violation of human rights, civil liberties and even for causing civilian death during their counter offensive operations. Now, it is not only you and me but almost the whole world knows about the AFSPA issue. Thanks to the media houses, human rights groups, and obviously, the continuous hunger strike by the Iron Lady of Manipur. Moreover, various civil society organizations, human rights groups, the UN representatives, the Indian Govt’s committees and commissions have also acknowledged and expressed the same concerned against the special clauses and the entrenched impunity enjoyed by the Armed Forces bestowed by this Act.
AFSPA GENESIS AND SHARMILA
On the 15th August, 1942, at the background of the Quit India movement and the combined march of Indian National Army (INA) and Japanese force, the then Viceroy Lord Linlithgow declared emergency all over the British India, and promulgated the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Ordinance, 1942. Under the independent India, it became the AFSPA, 1958. In Manipur, the scene of insurgent groups fighting for national liberation surfaced in the later part of 1970s. Because of the Indian Govt’s perception of the insurgents’ ideological doctrine for liberation of Manipur from India as a destroyer to the India’s nation formation, Manipur was designated as a ‘disturbed areas’ on the 8th September 1980 accompanied by the introduction of the AFSPA, 1958 with heavy military deployments. In this conflict situation, the civilians’ fundamental rights and liberties are often violated under these extrajudicial laws. Unfortunately, in one of such conflicts between the armed insurgents and Assam Rifles, on the 2nd day of November 2000, ten innocent civilians lost their lives due to armed personnel’s indiscriminate firing. After this incident, Irom Chanu Sharmila adopted hunger strike as a means to protest such inhuman killings and the immunities enjoyed by the security forces against the projected goal of maintaining law and order in the ‘disturbed areas’.
SHARMILA’S STRATEGIES
Ms. Sharmila’s non-violent means of protest or marathon hunger strike for the cause of human rights is unprecedented. For nearly 16 years, she employed hunger strike as an instrument to question the Indian govt.’s decision regarding the requirement of the AFSPA, 1958 in a democratic state. Failing to win Govt’s favour with respect to the repeal of this Act, she has now resolved to continue her struggle by contesting the upcoming Manipur Legislative Assembly election, 2017. Unfortunately, her new strategy is being misread and misinterpreted by the public. Let us not forget she has sacrificed her youthful days and good health for a better tomorrow of Manipur. Let us also remind that her continuous struggle for civil rights and liberties reflects her love for humanity as a whole. Moreover, we need to understand that breaking fast and contesting upcoming elections do not imply that she will not continue her fight against the extrajudicial laws. In fact, she will remain a human right activist so long as civil rights and liberties are violated in the society.
SHARMILA’S ACID TEST
Obviously, Ms. Sharmila is an epitome of iron will and champion of human rights. Significantly, her new strategy raises various queries in our minds: Do you think the Manipur CM has the power to remove ‘disturbed areas’ status? Is there any potential CM candidate or political party that can declare the removal of the AFSPA from the state as one of their election agenda? Do the people of Manipur seriously want the AFSPA, 1958 to be removed? Ms. Sharmila’s recent decision implicitly appeals to the people of Manipur to elect the right representative whose agenda are towards the welfare of the people. Even her decision to end hunger strike, and to join political mainstream for the cause of civil rights and liberties is a welcome step. Indirectly, her recent decision is an acid test for the public opinion with respect to the removal of the AFSPA, 1958. Election mandate will explicitly expose if masses vote for removal of the so-called draconian Act or the otherwise. After the 2017 Assembly elections, the world will know if the people of Manipur genuinely support her sacrifice for the people’s rights and liberties. To conclude, whatever the consequences of her new strategy may be, the fact remains that she will continue her endeavour for peace and justice.
(These views are personal and not related to any organization. Ravi Longjam may be reached at [email protected] ) | http://kanglaonline.com/2016/08/know-afspa-1958-sharmilas-hunger-strike/ | en | 2016-08-14T00:00:00 | kanglaonline.com/5f7d2c2073615f47c6e5e8dcd58f124c9fd2fc21fa52ef76d76620c3242998b7.json |
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North East Students’ Organisation (NESO) advisor Dr Samujjal Bhattacharjya, AMSU president Sanasam Subhaschandra, NESO chairman Samuel Jyrwa, NESO co-ordinator Pritam Sonam, All Arunachal Pradesh Students’ Union president Kanta Lapung, All Assam Manipuri Students’ Union (AAMSU) president Pangabam Nilakanta and former presidents of AMSU Mongjam Abhiram and L Gojendro attended the observance as presidium members.
Prior to the programme, the flag of the student body was hoisted at AMSU HQs located in DM College campus by Sanasam Subhaschandra.
As part of the celebration, an official website www.amsu.org.in was launched by the dignitaries.
Addressing the function, Dr Samujjal Bhattarcharjya said that celebrating the 51st foundation day of AMSU is a day of inspiration for all other student bodies of the North East States to work for the betterment of the student community at various levels.
“Being an advisor of NESO, I would like to show my sincere support to any undertaking of AMSU. Though the North East States are politically and geographically divided, we are mentally and emotionally united,” said Dr Bhattacharjya.
“We may have been divided by the Centre and the State Governments at various levels but we should realize the ground reality and fight for our rights, unity and integrity. It is a proud moment for the entire student bodies of the North East States that AMSU is celebrating its golden jubilee in a grand manner,” he added.
Being a non-political student body which is committed to the cause of the indigenous people of the State, AMSU has a long way to go in bringing real time change in the education sector, he said. The North East States have been demanding good education system, good educational institutions and good employment opportunities yet the authorities concerned of both the State Governments and Central Government have failed to deliver the demands.
As an apex student body of the State, AMSU should work hard in pressuring the State Government to deliver the long cherished dreams.
He also suggested that there should be School Assessment Commission for each and every State of the North East region to strengthen primary education and AMSU should take a leading role in pressuring the State Government.
He further asked AMSU to frame a road map for the future of the student community while assuring to extend all necessary assistance to attain the objective.
“Learn a skill, earn a living”, he said to students who are not willing to continue higher studies.
AMSU should take an active role in providing skill development programmes for such students, he added.
He also urged AMSU and other student bodies present at the function to launch a planned cultural movement for the entire North East States to uplift culture and bring integrity among the people.
Citing certain issues such as the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA), illegal influx of immigrants, Dr Bhattacharjya said, “We need a permanent solution to all such issues. AFSPA should be scrapped at any cost as it directly contradicts the right to life.
“International border should be sealed at any cost and National Register of Citizens(NRC) should be updated. All indigenous people of the North East States should be given Constitutional safeguard. For this, implementation of the Inner Line Permit System is one of the many solutions”, he said.
NESO chairman Samuel Jyrwa said, “To remember our past is very important as it is an integral part to shape our future. Till today, the indigenous people of the State have been demanding Constitutional protection and removal of AFSPA and other demands which are justifiable. Unfortunately, the State Government and Centre have failed to pay heed to the demands. “Such attitude of the higher authorities have forced the youth to take up violent means of protest. AMSU has been fighting side by side with the people of Manipur on various issues and NESO will continue to provide support”, Samuel said. AMSU president Subhaschandra said that AMSU has been continuously working for the welfare of the society irrespective of valley or hills and no community in the State should harm the territorial integrity of Manipur.
He pledged that AMSU along with the people will always stand together against any force that tries to alter the territorial boundary of the State.
As part of the observance, a souvenir was also released. | http://kanglaonline.com/2016/08/51st-foundation-day-amsu-observed/ | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | kanglaonline.com/ce4927dfb05b14a36378d238904098cf64f55c5d9398c431a37e9db96e96bd25.json |
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Cruise ship AIDA Vita is due to sail into the Port of Tyne today, passing through the piers at about 1pm.
The arrival of the 203-metre vessel marks the first call of AIDA Cruises, Germany’s largest cruise line.
She will leave tomorrow morning, signalling the busiest day ever at the Port of Tyne’s International Passenger Terminal, where four more arrivals are due.
They are Holland America Line’s Koningsdam, Seven Seas Voyager, Cruise and Maritime Voyages Astor and the DFDS ferry, King Seaways.
Shipping enthusiasts wwon’t find AIDA Vita too hard to spot, due to her unique exterior ‘hull art’, featuring stylised eyes and lips.
The giant red lips and bright eyes on the hull are the work of German artist Feliks Büttner who had the Egyptian Princess Aida of Verdi’s opera in mind when he created the AIDA face.
The cruise line says the art embodies the playful spirit of the firm and gives the ship a “welcome feeling”.
Sven Richards, Port of Tyne operations manager vessels, said: “It will be a busy day, but we have been planning this for some time and have brought in additional staff resources to ensure a smooth operation.”
The AIDA Vita will stay overnight and sail at 8am on Tuesday, before four more passenger ships cruise in to the Port of Tyne.
* We’d love to see your pictures of the AIDA Vita and the other ships which follow her. Email them to copydesk.northeast@jpress.co.uk, or share them with us via our Twitter or Facebook accounts. | http://www.shieldsgazette.com/lifestyle-etc/get-aways/all-eyes-on-cruise-ship-whose-arrival-signals-port-of-tyne-s-busiest-ever-day-1-8068467 | en | 2016-08-15T00:00:00 | www.shieldsgazette.com/0ff6bd993f84367b3629e587b383370fe138c8225268ab98a7a0f79318911f1c.json |
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The 20-year-old made his full debut in Wednesday night's 2-0 win over Cheltenham Town.
And tough-tackling Sterry has followed in the footsteps of Freddie Woodman, Rolando Aarons and Adam Armstrong by committing his long-term future to the club.
"I'm delighted to sign a new contract with Newcastle, my boyhood club," said Newcastle-born Sterry.
"I've worked really hard to get here, and this week has been really good for me, starting for the first time and now this.
"I've learnt a lot, especially under the manager, but also under every coach and every manager, and I'd like to thank my family and girlfriend.
"Now I just need to keep working hard and hopefully get more opportunities to play in front of our fans." | http://www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/newcastle-united/latest-nufc-news/highly-rated-newcastle-defender-signs-new-long-term-deal-1-8090544 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.shieldsgazette.com/ec5ea303bdc74adedbccf29504d4e6d0dd43f0e032d30ffe5694ed41517ef309.json |
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Sunderland officials are reported to have jetted out last night to help push the deal over the line, with the Gabon midfielder completing his medical today.
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Sources in France say Ndong has penned a five year deal on Wearside, although there has been no official confirmation from both clubs.
Sunderland are reported to be paying around 18million Euros - which works out at about £15.25million - for the midfielder.
Plus £1.7m potential bonuses, which would take total up to £17million for the midfielder who turned 22 in June.
That would smash the club's transfer record.
Should Sunderland agree to cough up the figure, it would smash the £13million fee shelled out for Asamoah Gyan from Rennes back in 2010.
Ndong scored twice and picked up 14 yellow cards in 38 appearances for the Ligue 1 side last season.
Sunderland face a busy final day after a frustrating day on the transfer front, with the club braced for another bid for Everton-target Lamine Kone.
Toffees boss Ronald Koeman wants another centre-back and Kone is his main summer target.
Everton are reported to be willing to up their bid from £18million to £20million.
Meanwhile, Sunderland are still in talks with Championship side Norwich City over the transfer of England international goalkeeper John Ruddy.
The Echo understands an initial offer was rejected but talks are ongoing.
Ruddy has featured in just two Championship matches this season before injuring his groin, with the Canaries short of senior goalkeepers.
The Norwich City ace has emerged as a potential target for David Moyes as he looks to add another goalkeeper to his squad before today's transfer deadline.
Sunderland are looking to bring in a goalkeeper, defensive cover, midfield reinforcements and a striker today.
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The Lazio midfielder has been strongly linked with a move to St James's Park in recent days.
But the Gazette understands that Newcastle have no interest in signing the 23-year-old, who started his career at Manchester United.
Morrison joined Lazio from West Ham United last year.
The former England Under-21 international has been linked with a return to England.
And bookmakers made Newcastle 2/1 favourites to sign him over the weekend.
But United manager Rafa Benitez, set to sign Chelsea's Christian Atsu on a season-long loan, is not interested in signing Morrison.
Newcastle have also been linked with a move for Liverpool winger Lazar Markovic.
However, 22-year-old is not understood to be a target for the club.
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Jet2.com has announced almost 1,000 jobs, including 90 at Newcastle International Airport.
The budget carrier is looking to fill vacancies for pilots, cabin crew and engineering positions, and is hosted a recruitment roadshow event in Newcastle this week.
Steve Heapy, chief executive of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays said: “We have exciting plans to expand the number of destinations we fly to, as well as the number of UK bases we fly from, and this means that our team is growing all the time too.
"We were delighted to see so many Pilots, Engineers and aspiring Cabin Crew at our Newcastle roadshow.”
Earlier this year, Jet2.com and Jet2holidays launched its biggest ever flights and holidays programme for summer 2017 from Newcastle's airport, with more flights and more seats to 28 sunshine hotspots.
Mr Heapy added: "Following the recent addition of an eight UK base in Birmingham with flights launching in 2017, alongside the acquisition of 30 new B737-800 aircraft commencing in September 2016 over a two-year period, Jet2.com and Jet2holidays are looking to invest in their next phase of growth and development. As such, Jet2.com is recruiting around 1,000 roles nationwide.
"This continuous expansion has opened up a wealth of exciting opportunities for a host of talented pilots, cabin crew and engineers alike."
Jet2.com is the fourth largest registered airline in the UK and has recently been voted the UK’s favourite airline by TripAdvisor users and the UK’s most loved airline by users of the airline review website Skytrax.
It is looking to recruit B737 & B757 Type Rated and Non Type Rated Captains and First Officers to play a pivotal role in their ongoing success.
The jobs, as described by Jet2.com:
The roles are targeted at experienced pilots with an existing commercial or military background, a strong training record and the commitment, energy and flexibility required to deliver Friendly low fares to their all-important customers.
Aspiring cabin crew members will be passionate about customer service with a positive and flexible approach to work to ensure the customers always receive a truly VIP service when flying with Jet2.com.
Outside of the cockpit, engineers are on hand 24/7 to ensure flights continue to operate safely.
The airline’s EA 145 Maintenance Approval covers both Line and Base Maintenance and experienced Engineers also work in office based roles, including Powerplant, Technical Services, Airworthiness and Maintenance Programmes.
As the UK’s leading leisure airline, with a fleet of over 63 aircraft flying to more than 220 routes to popular destinations in the Mediterranean, the Canary Islands and a wealth of European Cities, this marks an exciting time for Pilots, Cabin Crew and Engineers to hop aboard the Team.
To see all the jobs available visit http://www.jet2careers.com/ | http://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/jet2-com-recruiting-90-pilots-cabin-crew-and-engineers-in-the-north-east-1-8097457 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.shieldsgazette.com/3b759fbca830f330f542dcbca68dcb01ff92db7a0c954e610fa6a92224195fb8.json |
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The car manufacturing giant, which employs thousands of workers at its Sunderland plant, is one of five well-known brands including General Mills, Gillette, Nissan and Verizon to join a global promotional campaign for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, which opens on December 16.
"We are extremely pleased to be working with such a remarkable group of promotional partners for 'Rogue One,'" said Lynwen Brennan, general manager of Lucasfilm.
"This first in a series of Star Wars standalone films represents an exciting new era for bothStar Wars and Lucasfilm, and the partners joining us on this exciting journey have each designed a stellar campaign capturing the spirit and camaraderie of 'Rogue One.'"
"With their specific, custom-designed campaigns and innovative programs, the five internationally respected global brands are poised to complement the tempo and tone of the overall marketing campaign of this first-ever standalone Star Wars story."
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story will be the second Disney-made film to hit the screens since the entertainment giant took over the franchise.
It doesn't follow on from the last film, The Force Awakens, however, but is a separate standalone film set between the prequel and original trilogies.
It charts the beginnings of the Rebellion, where a group of unlikely heroes band together on a mission to steal the plans to the Death Star, the Empire's ultimate weapon of destruction. | http://www.shieldsgazette.com/what-s-on/cinema-tv/qashqais-to-take-on-the-death-star-nissan-joins-forces-with-star-wars-for-rogue-one-project-1-8082939 | en | 2016-08-22T00:00:00 | www.shieldsgazette.com/c095817d807cd47a69bc5e85a2c21429444ab4aab1d5c8d82db6d03f4498ab82.json |
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Sylvia Lambert met South Shields-born Lindsay Kemp in 1948 at the Royal Merchant Navy School where they were both pupils.
Lindsay Kemp in his school uniform in 1953.
A 10-year-old Lindsay had been sent to the boarding school, in Berkshire, after his father died in service to the Navy.
As Lindsay prepares to bring a new show to his home town, Sylvia told of how they bonded over their mutual love of music and performing and became firm friends.
Sylvia, 79, has stayed in touch with Lindsay and watched in awe as his career progressed over the years.
He went on to become a famed dancer and choreographer, with David Bowie and Kate Bush among his celebrity clients.
Sylvia Lambert, a school pal of Lindsay Kemp, in a recent production of the Calendar Girls.
Gran-of-four Sylvia, who still regularly performs with local theatre groups, said: “I remember in 1953 when there had been floods in Norfolk, Lindsay wanted to do something to raise money to help.
“He asked the head master if he could perform at the school.
“He really was an exceptional child who just had this urge to perform, and he went on to have such an eventful life.”
Lindsay was born to South Shields parents in the Wirral on Merseyside in 1938, but when his sailor father was lost at sea in 1940, his mother brought him back to her hometown. He saw his first pantomime at the Sunderland Empire at the age of four, and was hooked on theatre and performance.
Lindsay Kemp, far left, in a school play in 1951, with his classmates, including seven from North and South Shields.
After school, he moved to Bradford where he attended the town’s art college before studying dance with Hilda Holger and the great mime artist Marcel Marceau.
He formed his own dance company in the early 60s and first attracted attention with an appearance at the Edinburgh Festival in 1968. Numerous acclaimed performances followed, and by this point, he’d already met a 19-year-old Bowie.
The singer attended Lindsay’s class and later turned to him to choreograph the stage show of The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust.
Sylvia said: “Lindsay was so different from all the other boys at the school and we just had this rapport with each other.
Lindsay Kemp during a live performance.
“Over the years we’ve kept in touch and of course I’ve followed his career.
“I could never have imagined the amazing things he would go on to do.”
Lindsay became a legendary teacher, a sought-after dancer and cabaret performer and an actor, appearing in Derek Jarman’s Sebastiane and Jubilee, as well as The Wicker Man.
More recently, Lindsay has just finished directing Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet in Verona, and is working on the opera The Magic Flute in Livorno, Italy, where he now lives. His appearance at the Customs House has been arranged by Shields-born photographer, curator and author Garry Hunter, with support from the Cultural Spring.
Sylvia added: “He did shows in London recently and I went down to see him, and I’m really looking forward to seeing him again when he comes to South Shields.
“People should go along to the show because he’s a very interesting man with a wonderful story to tell.”
David Bowie attended Lindsay Kemp's dance class.
An Encounter with Lindsay Kemp is on at the Customs House on Tuesday, September 20. Tickets for the 7.30pm show cost £10. To book, go to www.customshouse.co.uk or call the box office on 0191 454 1234.
Lindsay Kemp, far right, in a school play in 1952. Sylvia Lambert is the girl brandishing acane and wearing a mortar board.
Lindsay also taught Kate Bush to dance.
Lindsay Kemp is coming home to South Shields.
Lindsay Kemp (right) with Garry Hunter. | http://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/school-friend-of-the-man-who-taught-david-bowie-to-dance-excited-for-his-return-to-south-shields-1-8081899 | en | 2016-08-23T00:00:00 | www.shieldsgazette.com/a67ed77e549b04c351a517d070f5a8d43adb47d814246345d857f603d167d93f.json |
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The France international moves to Selhurst Park after finding opportunities limited at Stamford Bridge.
Remy previously played under Palace manager Pardew at Newcastle United during a season-long loan from Queens Park Rangers in 2013-14.
"It was very important to know Alan Pardew, as he is a very good manager and I am happy to be here," said Remy.
Chelsea said on their website: "Loic Remy will spend the 2016-17 season on loan across London with Crystal Palace.
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Summer holiday plans were left in tatters when seafront attraction Haven Point, in Pier Parade, South Shields, remains shut to the public in the wake of the setback.
Clare Storey, son James (right) and his pal Oliver have given the leisure centre closure the thumbs-down.
The news brought a wave of disappointment to customers who flocked to the plush facility to make the most of the final few days of the school break.
The £16m centre, which opened less than three years ago, boasts a wide range of leisure facilities - including a swimming pool and gym.
Signs placed on the door state the building remains closed to the public due to technical difficulties.
Clare Storey made a wasted trip to the seafront to spend an afternoon poolside with son James, 9, and his pal Oliver, 10.
Haven Point is currently closed due to 'technical difficulties'.
She said: "I heard about the closure on Facebook but i thought I would come down and see if it was open again.
"It is disappointing.
"The boys use the pool quite a bit.
"It is one of the last chances to get down before the end of the summer holidays."
Claire Hobson was left on the outside looking in with her son Joshua Brown, 5, and his little sister Emily Brown, 3.
She was visiting the centre to pay for swimming lessons for her son - but is now concerned he may not be able to make a splash as the deadline to secure a place on the course looms large.
The 26-year-old, from South Shields, said; "I have been disappointed by the lack of information. I only found out what had happened by coming up here today.
"I have been on the phone to the centre this morning but was unable to get through.
"The deadline for paying for my son's swimming classes is tomorrow so I hope that the staff will make allowances for the reasons I have not been able to pay."
Pal Sarah Barrass, 26, was hoping for a dip with her daughter Emily Pillar, 4, and feels let down by the lack of details disclosed by council chiefs over the closure after making her way up to South Shields from Boldon.
She said; "I didn't know anything about this. There hasn't been any information for customers.
"I have travelled up from Boldon. We have come all that way for no point."
It remains unclear how long the leisure complex will remain shut.
A statement from South Tyneside Council said: “South Tyneside Council is advising residents that Haven Point is closed until further notice, due to a burst pipe.
“People are reminded that they can use any of the borough’s other leisure facilities at Hebburn Central, Temple Park, Monkton Stadium or Jarrow Pool.” | http://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/local-news/families-hit-out-as-burst-pipe-forces-south-shields-leisure-centre-closure-1-8096251 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.shieldsgazette.com/0fb63cd65fa263683df4ff66367778964b47a4375cd3ae22b15e6db02a802c71.json |
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The 33-year-old has extensive experience in the professional game with Sunderland, Hartlepool United and Gateshead.
He captained Gateshead between 2010 and this summer, captaining the club during some of the best years of its recent history, including its run to the Conference play-off final in 2014.
His playing days started with Sunderland, and he made 14 senior appearances for the Black Cats between 2000 and 2004.
Hartlepool was his next destination, and he represented Pools almost 200 times across six years before moving on to Gateshead.
He is still registered with the Heed after a six-year spell in which he has made nearly 300 appearances, but is now ready to pull on the Shields shirt.
Clark could make his debut for Shields in Saturday's Northern League Division One match at Chester-le-Street Town, while they also travel to Penrith on Monday. | http://www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/local-football/non-league/gateshead-defender-joins-south-shields-ahead-of-weekend-fixtures-1-8089540 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.shieldsgazette.com/bf512fb97cf5949d516997b9c895f6135a8619060233204e2b915cbb5008a332.json |
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Despite a positive start to their Ebac Northern League Division One campaign, Roofing have now gone three games without a win – shipping seven goals in the process.
This run has seen the Roofers pick up just one point and slip to 16th in the league with five points from their opening five fixtures.
The latest loss came at the hands of Seaham Red Star on Saturday, where two former Roofing stars, Paul Gardiner and ex-captain Dan Kirkup, helped to condemn their old club to defeat.
McLoughlin has now called on his side to show some more fight ahead of their short trip to Wearside.
McLoughlin said: “In order to get some consistency into our game, we need our players to turn up and fight for every single point and battle for the good of the team.
“We can’t just have players who turn up, put their boots on and do what they feel like on the pitch.
“However, the good thing is that we know what the problems are and what we need to do to fix them, so hopefully, we will start to see some improvement during what is sure to be a very tough match.
“Washington always have the potential to be dangerous and they will push us to our limit.
“We need to do better than what we have been doing in the last few games, that is not a big ask. I expect a response.”
McLoughlin’s men travel to the Nissan Sports Complex to take on a Mechanics side who are yet to win a game.
They sit 21st in the division with just one point, which came in a 1-1 draw against North Shields.
Meanwhile, Roofing’s defensive options have suffered a major blow after it was confirmed that full-back Corey Barnes snapped his Achilles Tendon during the clash with Seaham at the weekend, and is looking at a six-month recovery period.
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It began well enough with the capture of defender Arjun Purewal.
But they then suffered a double blow with a 3-1 defeat at home to Seaham Red Star and the loss to injury of Corey Barnes.
Bishop Auckland captain Purewal made the switch to the South Tynesiders on Saturday morning in time to be added to the matchday squad, and he started on the bench.
Yet he was soon called into action as the stricken Barnes had to be taken to hospital with a suspected achilles tendon break after only 20 minutes of the game.
By then, Roofing were already two goals behind as the returning Paul Gardiner and Dan Kirkup put Star in control of the contest.
The first goal came after only five minutes when Robbie Bird cut into the box from the left and saw his low shot saved by Andy Jennison, but the Roofing keeper could only watch prone and helpless as Gardiner was first to the rebound to find the target – his third goal in as many games at Boldon since he left for Star back in June 2015.
Next up was former Roofer captain Kirkup, who headed Seaham into an unassailable lead three minutes later.
Lee Kerr, who dictated much of the first half play, swung in a free-kick which was met by Kirkup, and his looping header from the edge of the penalty area caught Jennison out.
Ten minutes later, Michael Laws’s ball through the channel released Paul Chow but the Roofing forwards powerful shot from 22-yards out struck the post.
Despite that, there was no disguising Seaham’s dominance on the ball.
Seaham were a threat throughout and Jennison had to be at his best to keep out a Gardiner drive before half-time.
Roofing returned to the pitch after the restart with a bit more purpose and almost found a way back in shortly after the whistle.
A James Fairley corner was met on the half volley by Purewal, but his shot was cleared from near the post.
From the resultant corner, Purewal then muscled his way through the defence to meet the ball but got underneath it to send his header sailing over Shaun Newbrook’s crossbar.
On 66 minutes, the much threatened third goal followed for Seaham.
Luke Proctor was released inside the left channel and his cut-back was side-footed home by Bird.
Roofing at least had the small consolation of scoring the goal of the game, and what a stunner it was.
Anth Myers out-muscled Gardiner off the ball on the edge of the centre circle inside Seaham’s half and strode forward, easily swotting aside Kerr’s attempted challenge before smashing his shot into the top corner from 25 yards out, leaving Newbrook rooted to the spot.
The Seaham keeper had a number of routine saves to make as Roofing pushed forward in the closing stages of the contest in search of another goal, but the visitors were never seriously in danger and handed the Roofers their second league defeat of the season, and in the process halting their own run of three consecutive losses.
Roofing will be looking to bounce back on Wednesday night when they travel to Washington for a 7.30pm kick-off.
Washington are currently second bottom of the Northern League Division One table. | http://www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/local-football/local-leagues/roofing-sign-purewal-but-suffer-blow-with-barnes-injured-in-seaham-defeat-1-8093567 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.shieldsgazette.com/7d55d6549dbb9c07f9caa0c0f728a6a146559f7d6a08a2607e6b0bd155730c77.json |
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A busker’s pitch will be erected on board the ferry on Saturday August 27, from noon to 6pm, and a host of musicians will be giving live performances.
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The Crossing the Tyne Festival has been organised again by a group of local musicians after it proved a success in 2015, when it was held for the first time.
All donations will go to the Great North Children’s Hospital Fund in Newcastle.
Shields Ferry manager, Carol Timlin, said: “The busking festival was a big success last year so we’re delighted to welcome them back on board.
“The Ferry is a great backdrop for this event and it’s a lovely bit of entertainment for our passengers.”
Ferry buskers
There will also be a series of busking events at venues across North Shields and South Shields on Saturday.
Venues for the Crossing the Tyne Festival in South Shields include the Steam Boat, the Alum House and the Riverside.
Venues in North Shields include the the Old Low Lights Tavern, the Exchange and the Bell and Bucket. | http://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/business/ferry-passengers-will-be-treated-to-live-music-this-bank-holiday-weekend-1-8086555 | en | 2016-08-24T00:00:00 | www.shieldsgazette.com/fd3ca86fd4a1a640a95a0a0397496a2542b4f12462bcd45525dd6d7765cef8ec.json |
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Benitez lost three players to injuries during Wednesday night's EFL Cup win over Cheltenham Town.
And the club's manager will talk about the decision to leave concussed pair Dwight Gayle and Aleksandar Mitrovic out of his squad.
For news and updates from his Press conference, follow our live blog here.
Brighton manager Chris Hughton has already spoken ahead of the game.
Read the former Newcastle's manager's thoughts on his return to St James's Park here.
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United midfielder Isaac Hayden has reacted to the head injuries suffered by Gayle and Mitrovic.
Meanwhile, Newcastle defender Jamie Sterry – who has signed a new four-year deal at the club – made his full debut against Cheltenham, and the 20-year-old has been reflecting on an "incredible" moment for him.
Finally, we have news of the two United players whose "big salaries" are a stumbling block to their exits.
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We’ve got a pair of VIP tickets to give away to see Primal Scream on Friday night, August 26, at Times Square, Newcastle.
The band will perform on the first night of a weekend of live music, which sees indie rockers Catfish and the Bottlemen take to the stage on Saturday night.
Fronted by enigmatic indie icon Bobby Gillespie, the group will be kicking off the weekend in true rock’n’roll style. Riding high after the release of their 11th studio album, Chaosmosis, released in 2016, Primal Scream’s hits include Movin’ On Up, Rocks, Country Girl and Come Together.
Frontman Bobby Gillespie said: “I think we’re getting better at writing songs and more confident and less self-conscious.
“We’re better at letting things flow. Whereas 20 years ago, it was painful trying to make a Primal Scream record, it was like hell. I’m clearer-headed now, I’m better expressing my feelings and what I want to say. I’m trying to make sense of my life, of the world, and I’m trying to put it into a pop song.
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“The current political climate is deeply upsetting and we’re aware of it and opposed to it and we’d like to see something different.
“It can sound an angry record, but it’s also quite a personal record. I want to write about real situations, things I feel strongly about. But I also think the music’s becoming clearer, the lyrics are clearer. Art, politics, music, the people I love are the people who care about something, who care about beauty.”
•To win a pair of VIP tickets to Friday night’s gig, which includes VIP viewing, a private bar and toilets, worth £38.50 each, answer this question: what is the name of Primal Scream’s 11th studio album? Email your answer and daytime contact number to Katy.Wheeler@jpress.co.uk by noon on August 26. | http://www.shieldsgazette.com/what-s-on/gigs-music/win-vip-tickets-to-see-primal-scream-this-weekend-1-8081974 | en | 2016-08-22T00:00:00 | www.shieldsgazette.com/df291a392b6c873b663305d316da41fea33f2f28ed6cf329840ceab9435b9151.json |
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] | 2016-08-26T13:03:24 | null | 2016-08-25T15:04:15 | Students across South Tyneside are celebrating after notching up another impressive set of GCSE results. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shieldsgazette.com%2Fnews%2Feducation%2Fgcse-results-full-list-of-results-for-south-tyneside-schools-1-8088890.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.shieldsgazette.com/webimage/1.8088888.1472134577!/image/image.jpg | en | null | GCSE results: Full list of results for South Tyneside schools | null | null | www.shieldsgazette.com | Students across South Tyneside are celebrating after notching up another impressive set of GCSE results.
A total of 66% of students in the borough secured five A* to C passes – maintaining the standard from last year.
The number of students picking up five or more GCSEs including English and maths remained steady at almost 59% – a 0.8% rise on last year’s figure.
Coun Joan Atkinson, lead member for children, young people and families, said: “This is an excellent set of results for which our young people are to be commended.
“We recognise that much of this success is due to the support of their families and carers, not to mention our excellent teaching and support staff.”
Among the many success stories was Mortimer Community College which saw the number of students picking up five GCSEs soar from 53% last year to 61% this year.
Jarrow School also saw a five% rise in the number of students receiving five GCSEs at grade A* to C.
Meanwhile Harton Technology College saw the number of students securing GCSES in both maths and English jump from 61% last year to 66% this year.
Coun Atkinson added: “Providing our young people with an all-round excellent education remains a core priority for the council.
“However, we are not complacent and will continue to make every effort to make sure, going forward, all our young people receive the best possible education.”
For those students whose results are better or worse than expected, the council’s Services for Young People is organising some drop-in sessions at Ocean Road Community Association tomorrow and next Tuesday and Wednesday between 1pm and 5pm.
For more information, visit the Services for Young People in South Tyneside Facebook page or ring 0191 424 7400.
GCSE results for South Tyneside schools in 2016:
* Boldon
% English and Maths GCSEs (A* - C) - 61%
% 5+ A*- C (inc Eng & Maths) - 57%
* Harton Technology College
% English and Maths GCSEs (A* - C) - 66%
% 5+ A*- C (inc Eng & Maths) - 64%
* Hebburn Comprehensive
% English and Maths GCSEs (A* - C) - 64%
% 5+ A*- C (inc Eng & Maths) - 62%
* Jarrow School
% English and Maths GCSEs (A* - C) - 54%
% 5+ A*- C (inc Eng & Maths) - 50%
* Mortimer Community College
% English and Maths GCSEs (A* - C) - 65%
% 5+ A*- C (inc Eng & Maths) - 58%
* South Shields Community School
% English and Maths GCSEs (A* - C) - 38%
% 5+ A*- C (inc Eng & Maths) - 35%
* St Joseph’s Catholic Academy
% English and Maths GCSEs (A* - C) - 55%
% 5+ A*- C (inc Eng & Maths) - 55%
* St Wilfrid’s RC College
% English and Maths GCSEs (A* - C) - 75%
% 5+ A*- C (inc Eng & Maths) - 75%
* Whitburn CE Academy
% English and Maths GCSEs (A* - C) - 86%
% 5+ A*- C (inc Eng & Maths) - 85% | http://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/education/gcse-results-full-list-of-results-for-south-tyneside-schools-1-8088890 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.shieldsgazette.com/e388e1d1df4ccd358655f6d20b583abfd97fc60d58badb45cb937dad194bb350.json |
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Benitez’s side won 2-0 at St James’s Park on Saturday to move up to fourth place in the Championship.
The manager told us Brighton were a very good team, but we are at home and we are Newcastle United. Mohamed Diame
Summer signing Diame felt the team played the “perfect game” against Brighton, who had been unbeaten in the league since February
“The manager told us Brighton were a very good team, but we are at home and we are Newcastle United,” said Diame, signed from Hull City for £4.5million.
“The lads responded really well. We worked hard and we played the perfect game.”
Newcastle lost their opening two Championship games to Fulham and Huddersfield Town.
United initially looked uncomfortable with the pace and intensity of the division, but they have since won successive four league and cup matches.
“When you start a season, you’re still thinking about last season, and maybe the mood is still about the games we lost last season, but the team is feeling better now and working hard,” said midfielder Diame.
“It was important to finish this month well. Soon we will know who is going to leave and the squad will be focused on the same target.”
When United resume their Championship campaign after the international break, the uncertainty of the transfer window will be gone.
Diame, 29, said: “It’s not always easy when you’ve got some players wanting to leave and others wanting to stay. Once the month is finished we can focus on the same thing.
Diame feels Benitez’s new-look team is starting to gel a month into the new campaign, and he is enjoying playing alongside Jonjo Shelvey, who scored Newcastle’s second goal against Brighton.
“At Hull City I had a player like Tom Huddlestone alongside me, and now I’ve come here and found Jonjo Shelvey,” said Diame.
“It’s good to play with a player like this.
“The only way to get your confidence back is to win games and that’s what we’re doing now.
“Hopefully, we can be confident now and the spirit of the team will be great.”
On the Brighton game, Diame added: “It was a good performance.
“We know Brighton are a massive team in this league, and they’ve done really well this last year ,so it was important to win.” | http://www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/newcastle-united/latest-nufc-news/mohamed-diame-reveals-rafa-benitez-s-dressing-room-message-to-his-newcastle-side-1-8094297 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.shieldsgazette.com/a39908e10d675ec93eaf98c2884d6e95f05edbc046d480620c19ec8670de08be.json |
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The in-form striker will miss tomorrow evening’s home game against second-placed Brighton and Hove Albion with concussion.
It’s not the news everyone wanted to hear, but it’s the rules. With the concussion rules, they can’t play, but we’ve got a big squad and there are players who can come in and do a job. Isaac Hayden
Aleksandar Mitrovic will also have to sit out the Championship game for the same reason due to FA guidelines.
Gayle and Mitrovic suffered blows to the head during Wednesday night’s 2-0 EFL Cup win over Cheltenham Town at St James’s Park.
Mitrovic was making his first appearance after serving a four-game ban.
Both attempted to play on – Gayle wore a bandage – but were quickly taken off by Rafa Benitez as a precaution.
After an assessment by Paul Catterson, Newcastle’s head of sports medicine and science, Gayle and Mitrovic were ruled out of the Brighton game.
Midfielder Isaac Hayden – who scored on his last home appearance – feels there are enough goals in the team to cope without Gayle and Mitrovic.
Forward Ayoze Perez is likely to lead the line, having netted both goals against Cheltenham.
“It’s not the news everyone wanted to hear, but it’s the rules,” said summer signing Hayden, who yesterday received his first England Under-21 call-up.
“With the concussion rules, they can’t play, but we’ve got a big squad and there are players who can come in and do a job.
“For me, I’m still confident going into the Brighton game.
“Dwight’s on a hot streak, and long may that continue.
“But I think there are goals all around the team. I don’t think we can rely on just Dwight this season.
“Mitro’s come back, and he’s going to start scoring. We’ve got Ayo, who can score goals.
“We’ve got players all around the team that can score.
“For me, it’s about the other lads contributing now, and with Dwight and Mitro not being able to play, it’s about them taking the opportunity.”
Hayden, having scored only his second senior goal in the club’s 4-1 win over Reading last week, is keen to add more goals to his game this season.
However, Hayden knows his opportunities will be limited given that he has been used as a defensive midfielder so far by Benitez.
“In my senior career I only got one before that goal,” said the 21-year-old, who spent last season on loan at Hull City from Arsenal.
“For me, it depends on the role the manager wants me to play.
“If he wants me to get forward more, I think I’ve got the ability to score goals.
“I worked a lot last year, especially in training, on finishing because of that.
“It just depends on the role.
“If the manager wants me to play a bit deeper, then I’m obviously not going to get into those positions.
“For me, it’s definitely something I can add to my game. If I can, I’ll be a better player.”
Meanwhile, Gayle and Mitrovic will be back for United after the impending international break.
Catterson said: “The treatment and management of concussion in sport has received deserved attention in recent years.
“We have to adhere to the guidelines set out by the FA in line with other competitive sports, which rightly puts the safety and health of players first.”
The FA issued new concussion guidelines to clubs last year following a series of incidents. | http://www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/newcastle-united/latest-nufc-news/isaac-hayden-reacts-to-the-loss-of-dwight-gayle-and-aleksandar-mitrovic-for-the-brighton-game-1-8089647 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.shieldsgazette.com/0e41640e0d242cb1db1e4540b23bf8714ad35a4c2541e283fa855889492c83cc.json |
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David Moyes' side go in search of their first league point after back-to-back defeats to Manchester City and Middlesbrough.
They go into the game on the back of the 1-0 EFL Cup win over Shrewsbury Town at the Stadium of Light on Wednesday night.
Richard Mennear is at St Mary's Stadium, bringing you the very best build-up, match action and post-match reaction.
Follow our live SAFC blog here: | http://www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/sunderland-afc/latest-safc-news/southampton-v-sunderland-live-follow-all-the-action-from-st-mary-s-stadium-1-8092345 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.shieldsgazette.com/125f5c349d4b5d7125be6b31edcdfd9723031246c9d15e9fe9a07a9d2f486c82.json |
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My thanks go to reader George Atkinson for highlighting the remarkable success of Brigham’s SC, who used to play in the South Shields Sunday League.
Mr Atkinson’s letter to me reveals: “I am writing about the South Shields Sunday League 1965-66 season.
“That season, Brighams SC won the three major trophies to be played for – the League, the League Cup and the T. Cross Challenge Cup.
“The achievement was the first time that any team had done it.
“In the two cup finals, Brighams SC beat Club 21 1-0 and 3-1.”
Did you see any of the matches or did you follow the fortunes of the club during that landmark season? If so, please give me a shout.
The team photo shows the line-up of (left to right) Ken Breheny, Peter Glenny, Geo. Cook, Derek Patteson, Jack Simpson, John Humphrey, Gordon Metcalf, G. R. Atkinson (secretary), Geo. Todd, Harry Winter, J. Watlen, Doug Thoburn, Bill Humphrey, Harry Patterson and George R. Atkinson.
The action shot, which was taken at Harton Welfare Ground, shows Gordon Metcalf scoring Brigham’s first goal, in the first minute, in the team’s 3-1 cup win.
I have also been sent a photo from Mrs Mary Fiinigham, of Jarrow.
She writes: “This lovely picture of the small boy and girl was in my garden, obviously being blown in by the wind.
“I wonder if it is possible for it to be identified by any of your readers? I live in Jarrow town centre.”
It’s difficult to tell whether the photo comes from a personal collection or from some form of commercial artwork, but we’re sure you’ll have the answer.
Meanwhile, another reader, Ken Johnson, also of South Shields, got in touch in connection with a well-known South Tyneside pub.
He writes; “You say the old General Havelock pub (which was shown in Time Of Our Lives as it was in May 1969) was pulled down to make way for the dual carriageway between South Shields market place and Keppel Street.
“However, you may like to know it was originally planned to link-up with Andover Street on the newly-built Woodbine Estate (master plan 24).
“But it was cut short at Fowler Street because it was then decided to build the Denmark Centre, with a new town library included (master plan 47). A new General Havelock pub was built by the Keppel Street dual carriageway, where one half of it had become a long glorified bus stop!
“Now to master plan 365 (to end all master plans). The new General Havelock pub is pulled down, together with half the market place, where a new town library is built in the shape of a “flying saucer,” he adds.
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Two-year-old Nell was being walked on Cleadon Hills, yesterday, when she ran off after being scared by two other dogs.
The German Shepherd, which failed as a police dog due to her gentle nature, has not been seen since.
Her owner Susan Tully has been scouring the area since her disappearance in the hope of being reunited with her beloved pet.
Mrs Tully, from Castletown said: “Nell is such a gentle dog. There has been some sightings of her but when people have approached her she has ran off.
“People might think she’s dangerous because she’ll bark but she’s just scared. It’s one of the reasons why she failed to become a police dog.”
Nell is described as a short-coated German Shepherd with two distinctive black marks on the back of her tongue.
Mrs Tully added: “If anyone does see her, please just contact me as soon as you can.”
Mrs Tully can be contacted on 07885 539 999. | http://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/local-news/dog-owner-appeals-for-help-to-find-missing-pet-1-8092192 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.shieldsgazette.com/e3687eed4bbe5aa794c89bfb776c036fb7b1ef9e545b5edc3b9a8eee0253c2b6.json |
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] | 2016-08-26T13:15:35 | null | 2016-07-28T12:04:04 | A group of amateur historians are seeking help from local people as they work towards staging an exhibition looking back at life on South Tyneside. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shieldsgazette.com%2Ftime-of-our-lives%2Famateur-historians-seek-your-help-to-stage-exhibition-1-8038817.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.shieldsgazette.com/webimage/1.8038815.1469703813!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Amateur historians seek your help to stage exhibition | null | null | www.shieldsgazette.com | A group of amateur historians are seeking help from local people as they work towards staging an exhibition looking back at life on South Tyneside.
The Streets of South Shields Group, supported by the Workers’ Education Association (WEA), is aiming to collect and collate enough memories and material to stage the display some time next year.
Our article about school dinners sparked memories for Pamela Siegel.
The focus of the exhibition will be local firms, industry and commerce.
And although members have their own recollections of the past, they are seeking help from townspeople who they hope will supply them with extra memories and any old photographs they have.
They are particularly keen to hear from people who can supply memories relating to butchers, such as Carrs and Sharp, and garages, such as Baulard and Fosters, Streamline and Selwoods.
Janet Wylie, who runs the group, said her members are also hoping to secure information about Sico warehousing, the tax office, as well as the rag trade, including the likes of John Collier, Geordie Jeans, May Harris and Barbours.
“We are asking for memories and photographs to help us stage the exhibition,” explains Janet.
“We would be interested, and most grateful, if people could supply us with any old pictures, which we would return to them once we’ve finished with them.
“Any memories relating to the industries and firms mentioned would be gratefully received.”
If anyone can help they can contact Janet on (0191) 4554830 or (0795) 4413542 or email her on 54janet@live.co.uk
New classes from the WEA start in September, so anyone wanting further information should get in touch with Janet.
Meanwhile, I thought it would be timely to catch up with a few of the emails that you have sent me in relation to some of the recent articles.
Pamela Siegel (nee Stobbs) got in touch to say: ”The article ‘Remembering the South Shields school dinners of yesteryear’, brought back memories.
“My dad worked at Westoe Colliery, where he suffered an accident in 1966.
“During the period of his recovery we had free school dinners, as dad was signed off work. The canteen was a prefab building, the school that I am referring to is West Harton Infants & Juniors, which was in Harton Lane.
“We would line up outside the canteen in two rows. One line would be the children that had ‘paid’ tickets and the other line would be the children with ‘free’ tickets.
“The children that had ‘paid’ dinner tickets went into the canteen first, this queue was far shorten than the ‘free’ ticket queue!
“Free school dinners in the holidays! Mam, rounding up her three youngest children just before lunch, packing us off to the school canteen and reminding us to come straight home.
“PE and dance lessons would be held in the canteen, with the odour of overcooked cabbage.”
Adam Bell, assistant keeper of social history, Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums, South Shields Museum & Art Gallery emailed to say: “It was good to see the pic of the Bede Gallery opening back in 1970.
“I thought your readers might like to know that we recently acquired a substantial and important collection of items from the Bede Gallery, which operated from July 17, 1970, until December 20, 1996.
“Its director, Vince Rea, is pictured in the photo at far right.
“The collection is split between South Shields Museum & Art Gallery and Tyne & Wear Archives (the latter housing much of the documentation surrounding the operation of the Gallery and the exhibitions it hosted).
“Much of the collection has now been catalogued, and we would welcome inquiries if anyone is interested to know more about what it contains.
“We’ll be displaying some of the items in an exhibition at South Shields Museum, set to open on Saturday, August 27, and run until the early New Year.
By the way, the Bede Gallery was actually in Springwell Park, Jarrow.” | http://www.shieldsgazette.com/time-of-our-lives/amateur-historians-seek-your-help-to-stage-exhibition-1-8038817 | en | 2016-07-28T00:00:00 | www.shieldsgazette.com/7e490dae1fbea7fac3db79b74c6e028e9ef9e531af20c464d6044e74fc40f3b3.json |
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Caroline Dick and husband Raymond, who live in the Rectory at West Boldon, are Canons at Durham Cathedral.
It could have been a lot worse. I think she is very lucky to get away with what she has done. Canon Raymond Dick
Mrs Dick, 55, is recovering in the RVI after being hit as she crossed the westbound A184 close to Testos roundabout at 5.23pm on Friday.
“Her collar bone is broken, her arm is broken and her leg is gashed,” said Mr Dick.
“And her thumb on the other side, where she fell, is split and has had to be sewn up.
“It could have been a lot worse. I think she is very lucky to get away with what she has done.
“I buried a cyclist who died on the A19 a few years ago.”
Police have been are carrying out enquiries into the accident and are appealing for witnesses, in particular the driver of a dark coloured Audi that was in the area at the time.
Anyone with information should contact Northumbria Police on 101 quoting reference 815 260816.
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European and English clubs have enquired about Sissoko, who is keen to play Champions League football.
We have had clubs asking about Sissoko. But the offers have not been good enough, and so he is still here. Rafa Benitez
Everton, Crystal Palace and West Bromwich Albion are keen on signing the unsettled 27-year-old, while there has also been firm interest from Real Madrid, Juventus and Inter Milan.
However, the offers, up to now, have not been anywhere near the club’s £35million asking price.
United mangaer Rafa Benitez does not want to sell Sissoko on deadline day, but his future could yet be decided in the final hours of the window.
“We have had clubs asking about Sissoko,” said Benitez.
“But the offers have not been good enough, and so he is still here.
“We don’t know what will happen now, but if they come with the right offer, maybe we can say ‘yes’.
“If it is not the right offer, then maybe he has to stay here. We will definitely not consider a loan deal.
“We have had some bids, but they have not been big enough.”
Benitez handed Sissoko, yet to play this season, the captain’s armband late last season as the club battled to stay in the Premier League, and he has again praised his “professionalism”, though he will not be involved in Saturday evening’s Championship game against Brighton and Hove Albion.
“He is training well,” said Benitez.
“He’s been a good professional.
“We are dealing with him, we are managing him and he has been training well.”
Meanwhile, Gael Bigirimana has rejoined former club Coventry City on a permanent deal. | http://www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/newcastle-united/latest-nufc-news/revealed-the-trio-of-premier-league-clubs-bidding-for-newcastle-s-moussa-sissoko-1-8091593 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.shieldsgazette.com/31017b3ac5edac926a4cadfb189a7cb60a00aa63814210f557519a2aad6e5ec1.json |
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However, more and more of us in urban or suburban homes have this to contend with – sunlight not blocked by trees but by other buildings.
Meconopsis, the Himalayan blue poppy.
You can have a lush garden in semi shade or shade – most people think of hostas, which thrive in light-medium shade but will not tolerate dry conditions – and there’s the slug/snail problem, so I haven’t listed them.
The amount of sun/shade will change with the seasons – really examine where the sunshine hits as the days wear on.
We see ‘full sun’, ‘partial sun/shade’, ‘dappled sun/shade’ and full shade on plant labels – this is what they mean.
Full sun: six full hours or more of direct sunlight at any time of the day.
The shield fern.
Partial sun/shade: Three-six hours of sunlight each day, usually morning and early afternoon sun.
Dappled sun: Similar to partial shade, only the light is filtered through a deciduous tree.
Light shade: Shadow cast by a building, wall, hedge, or tree on a site exposed to the sky and open to light.
Full shade: Less than three hours of direct sunlight, best if it’s morning light.
Deep shade: Dense kind of shade found under evergreens or shrubs that do not allow any direct light to penetrate.
Suitable plants:
Light and dappled shade: Campanula, Stachys, golden rod, Aquilegia, foxglove, bleeding heart, Pulmonaria, Brunnera, Ajuga, Tiarella, forget-me-nots.
Full shade: Pachysandra terminalis, box, ivy, ferns, Hebe rakaiensis, Phillyrea angustifolia, Ajuga, Bergenia x schmidtii. Griselinia littoralis, Hydrangea quercifolia, Mahonia, Pittosporum tenuifolium, Sambucus, Epimedium, Galium odoratum, Luzula, Euonymus fortunei Emerald Gaiety, x Fatshedera lizei Variegata, Lonicera nitida Baggesen’s Gold, Hydrangea seemannii, Lonicera henryi, Pileostegia viburnoides, Schizophragma integrifolium.
Deep shade: Butcher’s broom, Iris foetidissima, wood spurge, spring bulbs, snowdrops, winter aconites, Vinca.
Dry shade: Alchemilla mollis, barrenwort, cranesbill geraniums, Hellebores, masterwort, Astrantia, ivy, Cyclamen, Viola labradorica, sweet rocket, Convallaria, Pulmonaria, Rubus tricolor, Symphytum, Vinca, Waldsteinia ternata, ferns such as Dryopteris filix-mas, Polypodium vulgare or Polystichum setiferum, Fatsia japonica.
Damp shade: Bleeding heart, Monarda, Astilbe, Actaea, Solomon’s seal, toad lily, Himalayan blue poppy, Heuchera, Deinanthe caerulea, Maianthemum racemosum (American spikenard), Saxifraga stolonifera (strawberry saxifrage), Gentiana asclepiadea (willow gentian), Rheum, Rodgersia.
JOBS TO DO THIS WEEKEND
Sow hardy annuals directly into borders. They will overwinter and flower next summer.
Propagate perennials by dividing once they have finished flowering, but only in areas with some rain and duller weather, to avoid drying out problems.
Don’t be worried by bright green, heavily-armoured looking insects on your plants – these are harmless shieldbugs, which do not require control.
Get in qualified tree surgeons to remove large shrubs and trees that were casualties of winter waterlogging and summer drought. Remove stumps wherever possible, as rots could spread to other plants.
Ventilate conservatories to their maximum to prevent soaring temperatures. Use shading if necessary. Damp down greenhouses on hot days to maintain humidity levels.
Clearing out fallen leaves and debris regularly from ponds will help to keep down algal growth, as there will be fewer nutrients available from rotting organic matter. Barley straw pads or extract may also be beneficial.
Don’t cut off the flowerheads of ornamental grasses. These will provide winter interest.
Remove and destroy any Nicotiana showing signs of downy mildew. This shows up as yellowish blotches on the upper surface of the leaves.
Take cuttings of herbs such as rosemary, sage or mint now to bulk up supplies. Put cuttings in moist, well-drained potting compost (one part grit to one part compost) and place in a cold frame. Established chives can be divided now.
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The Ipswich Town striker is poised to join the Championship club.
A fee has been agreed between the two clubs and Murphy is expected to sign for Newcastle well before Wednesday night's transfer deadline.
United manager Benitez was asked about Murphy – who had a five-year spell at Sunderland earlier in his career – after tonight's 2-0 win over Brighton and Hove Albion at St James's Park.
The result lifted the club up to fourth place in the table.
Asked about Newcastle's move for the 33-year-old Republic of Ireland international, Benitez said: "I have no idea.
"I was concentrating on the game. I need to talk to (United managing director) Lee Charnley.
"I don't know. I knew maybe he was coming, but it depends on the business. I just concentrate on the football."
Asked what Murphy would bring to the club, Benitez added: "Competition up front.
"We have good strikers, so to have another one with good experience will give us competition if everything is fine."
Meanwhile, Palermo defender Achraf Lazaar was at St James's Park to watch the Brighton game, which was decided by goals from Jamaal Lascelles and Jonjo Shelvey.
The 24-year-old is set to complete a £3million move to Newcastle.
Asked about United's move for Lazaar, Benitez said: "It's the same situation."
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Scores of residents were forced to leave their homes in Lake Avenue, Marsden in the early hours of this morning as officers and an army bomb disposal team from Catterick sealed off the area.
The response came after officers discovered what they said ‘gave the appearance of improvised explosives’ as they searched a property over an unrelated matter.
Throughout the day searches at the address were carried out by specially trained officers which are now complete.
The Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team carried out a controlled explosion mid-morning on an item police say was not an explosive device.
Around 61 households were evacuated and Temple Park Centre in South Shields was turned into a refuge centre to give residents refreshments.
Police have now confirmed a 38-year-old man was arrested earlier this evening in connection with the incident. He remains in custody and inquiries are continuing.
The cordon that was in place has now been lifted and residents are being allowed back into their homes.
Superintendent Brad Howe said: “First of all I would like to thank local residents for their patience during this incident, I know there has been a lot of disruption for them and I would like to assure them we did not do this without giving a great deal of thought to the impact this would have on them.
“We have been working closely with our colleagues at South Tyneside Council to try and keep this disruption minimal and to make sure there was support for residents who were directly affected by this.
“While initially it appeared there may have been suspected improvised explosive devices in the premises this has proved not to be the case and devices of this nature were not found. Other items were seized which included what is believed to be a homemade taser.”
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His family’s story is a truly remarkable one, involving diamonds, travelling circuses and the breeding and training of horses.
Johannes, right, and the oldest person still digging at Bakerville, 91-year-old Uncle Jimmy Millar.
But despite having unearthed quite a bit of detail, Johannes van Zyl, is still missing some key pieces of the puzzle, particularly the South Tyneside connection (which he discovered by way of an article which appeared in the Shields Gazette in September, 2007 – more of that later.)
As a result, Johannes, who lives in Pretoria, South Africa, is calling on Gazette readers to try to help him fill in the blanks.
This is his story:–
“I am doing research on the Van Zyl family, also spelled Van den Seijl, van Seijl, van Zijl or van Zÿl.
“My grandfather, Johannes van Zyl was married to Catharina Maria de Raedt.
“My great grandfather, on my grandmother’s side, Philipus Edmond de Raedt, was married to Catharina Maria Ferreira, and his father, also Philipus Edmond, were known as the Circus People or the man with the merry-go-round.
“Apparently he was the only person in South Africa at that time who owned a merry-go-round.
“Also according to family stories, he was one of the few people in South Africa who was breeding and training horses at that time. They were apparently a very wealthy family.”
Johannes’ great grandfather, on the van Zyl side, Johannes van Zyl, married to Catharina Sophia Sussara Jacobs, and became diamond diggers.
It is said that Pieter van Zijl and his brother Albert van Zijl were cattle farmers and hunters who trekked away from the Cape in a western direction.
The generation after them trekked further north and settled in the Lichtenburg district where, in 1825, diamonds were discovered.
“The one-time farmers and hunters, now became diamond diggers, and part of the diamond rush of 1925-26.
“My grandfather and his brothers and sisters were all musicians, and with a town rising from nothing due to the diamond rush, saloons started springing up everywhere.
“Together, they started a band, and made music dubbed Boere musiek.
“I always wondered how my grandfather and grandmother met. He was a farmer, digging diamonds, and she the daughter a wealthy man. (I was still young when they died).
“I found my answer in a document which read ‘and there were even a man with a merry-go-round’ which happened to be Philip Edmond de Raedt.
“I think that it is obvious to assume that the young daughter of Philip Edmond visited some of these dancing halls where she met my grandfather and they fell in love.
“My father was one of 11 children, most of who grew up in the Bakerville area, digging for diamonds. From these 11 children, only three are still alive today,” reveals Johannes, who is the eldest of 32 nephews and nieces.
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Around 17.6 million gallons of the sparkling wines were sold in 2011/12, and that has shot to an estimated 31.6 million gallons in 2015/16, according to accountancy group UHY Hacker Young.
The majority of sparkling wine is imported from established wine-producing nations such as France, Spain and Italy - but more is now being made at home.
In 2015 there were 37 new wine producers and vineyards who opened in England, reflecting the growing recognition of home-grown produce.
An English 2010 sparkling vintage which appeared on fine wine trading platform Liv-ex for the first time was hailed as a "landmark moment" in early August.
James Simmonds, a partner at Hacker Young, said the new figures were a "great boost" for English producers who had shown their products to be a "viable alternative".
He said: "Not only is the growing success of English sparkling wine encouraging more to come to the market but more established names are now looking to expand into new stages of growth.
"Vineyards provide businesses with numerous opportunities to diversify and offer additional services such as shops, cafes, wine-tastings, events and weddings as well as producing wine.
"These add-ons can be effective ways for new producers to supplement their income whilst waiting for their wine to mature.
"It's uncertain what will happen after Brexit to UK imports of prosecco and Champagne, but what is clear is that no matter what happens English sparkling wine is already a viable alternative."
Cava and prosecco are two of the most popular types of affordable champagne alternatives, with many bottles sold for less than £10.
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Yedlin, signed from Tottenham Hotspur last week, made his debut late in Saturday’s 2-0 win over Brighton and Hove Albion.
The defender – who spent last season on loan at Sunderland –was signed as a replacement for Watford-bound Daryl Janmaat.
Yedlin knew it was time to leave Tottenham given his keenness to be playing week in, week out.
“At Tottenham, it obviously wasn’t happening,” said the 23-year-old.
“At some point, I figured that I needed to make a move to get some more playing time.
It was awesome to see everyone standing up and clapping. It was a great feeling. I hope that I can do great things here and keep making them happy. DeAndre Yedlin
“I’m confident this is the right move.”
Yedlin replaced Yoan Gouffran in midfield against Brighton.
The USA international – who had joined Tottenham from hometown club Seattle Sounders in January last year – was warmly applauded on to the pitch.
“It was awesome to see everyone standing up and clapping,” said Yedlin. “It was a great feeling.
“I hope that I can do great things here and keep making them happy.”
The Brighton match was watched by a crowd of almost 50,000, the highest gate of the day in English football.
And Yedlin – who reportedly cost £5million – has been blown away by the “loyalty” of United’s supporters to the relegated club, which is fourth in the Championship with five games played.
“It shows how loyal the fans are to the club and that’s great,” said Yedlin.
“That’s the kind of club I want to play for. I’m very happy to be here.”
Newcastle manager Rafa Benitez believes Yedlin, a pacy and attack-minded right-back, will prove able in defence and attack.
“We knew Janmaat may be leaving, and we had two or three names to replace him,” said Benitez.
“Because Yedlin has the pace, and he’s an offensive player, we knew he was the right player for us.”
“We knew that we needed a little more pace in the side.
“To bring in someone who can run behind defences, and he could be a threat because of his pace.
“But also technically he is fine, and anyway he will improve here.
“We know he is an offensive full-back, which Janmaat was. Now we have someone with real pace.”
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It would be great to hear from any of the people who went on the trip or from anyone who can shed any more light on the occasion.
As Robert says: “Back to happier times when the EU wasn’t an issue and your summer holiday was a street trip to Saltwell Park or Crimdon Dene.”
Meanwhile, Frank Strand has been in touch, to reveal more about a photo, featured recently, showing a worker at Burndept’s, in South Shields.
Frank told me: “That battery she was working on was called a beacon battery.
“It was used for locating things, such as military equipment that had gone missing.
“It was also used on the first space ships when they landed in the sea, in order to locate the capsule.
“They were encased in araldite and placed in a zinc container which I used to solder up, before they were sent to the government.
“Burndept also made batteries for the Blue Streak missile.*
“I served my apprenticeship there, in the maintenance department. I started there the day after I left school, in February 1957.
“It was a grand old place to work. There were dances at The Majestic and The Crown, and they even had a beauty competition.
“It was a happy place to work.
“We didn’t make much money, but we had a good time.”
Mr Strand worked at Burndept until 1964.
He said there were two Burndept factories: number one was where Asda, is today, and number two was in River Drive (it is now Saft’s).
Some of the colleagues that Mr Strand remembers working with were: George Cook, James A’Hearn, John Bingham, Billy Robertshaw, Bill McGirk and a person called D’Whit.
What are your recollections of working for Burndept?
*The de Havilland Propellers Blue Streak was a British medium-range ballistic missile (MRBM), and later the first stage of the Europa satellite launch vehicle.
The project was intended to maintain an independent British nuclear deterrent, replacing the V bomber which became obsolete by 1965.
The operational requirement for the missile was issued in 1955 and the design was complete by 1957.
However, during development it became clear the missile system was too expensive and too vulnerable to a pre-emptive strike.
The missile project was cancelled in 1960, with Skybolt the preferred replacement.
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