Manipur Round Up
AR refutes allegation from Yairipok people:
Imphal, Apr 22: Reacting to the allegations raised by the local people of Yairipok and published in the State dailies following the killing two by Assam Rifles troops on April 18, the PRO of Assam Rifles in a statement today said that the two slain youths belonged to the proscribed PULF (Azad) faction.
The PRO said that following inputs about the presence of S/S assistant finance secretary, Md Mustafa and S/S pvt Abdul Aziz alias Tomba of the finance department of PULF (Azad) and their group commander Md Sana in Yairipok Tulihal village, security forces established multiple ambushes/mobile vehicle check post s on all roads leading to Yairipok Tulihal.
House to house search operation was also conducted, said the PRO and added that the two slain PULF cadres escaped from the village taking a less utilised road.
They were however confronted by the security forces, said the statement and claimed that they were killed in retaliatory firing.
The allegations that they were first arrested with their legs tied and later done to death are baseless and wrong, asserted the PRO.
Minister envisages model villages:
Imphal, Apr 22: With the objective of bringing about a green revolution in Manipur, the State Government would be taking up necessary measures in close coordination with cultivators of the State very shortly so as to make each village a model village.
This was stated by Agriculture Minister N Loken during an inspection tour to Nongren Thengulok where potato cultivation under Integrated Pest Management (IPM) has been successfully initiated.
Talking to reporters during the inspection tour, Loken said that the Agriculture Department is currently taking up various IPM schemes successfully in different parts of the State in close cooperation with different NGOs and farmers.
He also appealed to all concerned not to pose any hindrance or disturbance to these schemes aimed at improving the economy of Manipur and ultimately making Manipur self-reliant.
He also raised strong objection against forfeiting or taking certain percentages from the funds and other benefits sanctioned for the welfare of farmers.
In response to the complaint of the farmers that the field on which potato is being cultivated gets inundated when there is some rain, the Agriculture Minister assured that a 3 kms long canal will be dug out soon to drain out water.
To a query, Loken disclosed that the Government is yet to study on implementation of Crop Insurance Scheme even though the same scheme has been implemented in other States of India.
The Minister was accompanied by Director of Agriculture Department RK Nayansana, AO (Chemistry) Ph Rajendra and other officials.
IFCD officials get a taste of public wrath:
Imphal, Apr 22: Officials of the IFC Department who came to pick up two Tipper trucks and an excavator (JCB) being used in connection with the repairing of a breached river embankment at Lilong even before completion of the work today got a taste of public wrath and had to beat a hasty retreat.
According to information received by the press, the breached embankment along the left flank of Imphal river under Lilong Assembly Constituency is being repaired with the help of local MLA Md Hellaluddin Khan since April 12.However, even before completion of the work, officials of the IFC Department led by EE of Thoubal Division today came to the work site near Lilong Haoreibi Chandrakhong along with three teams of Police Commandos in three Gypsies to pick up one JCB and two Tipper trucks.
Seeing that, the people of area came out in protest and stopped the IFC officials and the Police Commandos from taking away the machineries.
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RBI chief visiting state:
Imphal, Apr 22: For the first time, Governor of the Reserve Bank of India Dr YV Reddy will be visiting the State.
Dr Reddy will arrive at Imphal on May 9 and leave the State on the next day.
During his stay at Imphal, the RBI Governor will discuss the enhancing credit flow and to take up dynamic initiatives with the bankers of the State.
Dr Reddy will also hold a meeting with the Chief Minister and officials of the State Finance Department.
During the meeting, the State Government will urge the RBI Governor to avail bank loans to the people of Manipur, particularly to the farmers and to extend banking facilities to rural areas.
Dr Reddy will also meet Governor Dr SS Sidhu and the Chief Secretary.
KYKL draws inspiration from Khongjom War:
Imphal, Apr 22: Highlighting the significance of the battle of Khongjom fought between the invading British force and the Manipuri soldiers on April 23, 1891, the proscribed KYKL remarked that this date is the most consequential one in the history of modern Manipur.
A statement issued by the outfit's deputy secretary of Publicity and Research Apabi Mangang observed that the Khongjom War was highly significant as it demonstrated to the whole world the patriotism of Manipuri people.
The day marked the end of Manipur's sovereignty and beginning of colonial rule which is allegedly still persisting.
As such, the date has a very prominent place in the political history of the land.
As it must be, the historical event of Khongjom War has been deeply etched in the heart of Manipuri people that they are observing Khongjom War every year and paying fitting tributes to the martyrs.
But it is not enough to simply observe the day once in a year.
The future of the nation is very much dependent on understanding the significance of this day.
Until and unless, the full significance of the Khongjom War is understood, it will be hard for the Manipuri nation to find its rightful and dignified place in the comity of free nations, Apabi stated.
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Imphal, Apr 22: Reacting to the allegations raised by the local people of Yairipok and published in the State dailies following the killing two by Assam Rifles troops on April 18, the PRO of Assam Rifles in a statement today said that the two slain youths belonged to the proscribed PULF (Azad) faction.
The PRO said that following inputs about the presence of S/S assistant finance secretary, Md Mustafa and S/S pvt Abdul Aziz alias Tomba of the finance department of PULF (Azad) and their group commander Md Sana in Yairipok Tulihal village, security forces established multiple ambushes/mobile vehicle check post s on all roads leading to Yairipok Tulihal.
House to house search operation was also conducted, said the PRO and added that the two slain PULF cadres escaped from the village taking a less utilised road.
They were however confronted by the security forces, said the statement and claimed that they were killed in retaliatory firing.
The allegations that they were first arrested with their legs tied and later done to death are baseless and wrong, asserted the PRO.
Minister envisages model villages:
Imphal, Apr 22: With the objective of bringing about a green revolution in Manipur, the State Government would be taking up necessary measures in close coordination with cultivators of the State very shortly so as to make each village a model village.
This was stated by Agriculture Minister N Loken during an inspection tour to Nongren Thengulok where potato cultivation under Integrated Pest Management (IPM) has been successfully initiated.
Talking to reporters during the inspection tour, Loken said that the Agriculture Department is currently taking up various IPM schemes successfully in different parts of the State in close cooperation with different NGOs and farmers.
He also appealed to all concerned not to pose any hindrance or disturbance to these schemes aimed at improving the economy of Manipur and ultimately making Manipur self-reliant.
He also raised strong objection against forfeiting or taking certain percentages from the funds and other benefits sanctioned for the welfare of farmers.
In response to the complaint of the farmers that the field on which potato is being cultivated gets inundated when there is some rain, the Agriculture Minister assured that a 3 kms long canal will be dug out soon to drain out water.
To a query, Loken disclosed that the Government is yet to study on implementation of Crop Insurance Scheme even though the same scheme has been implemented in other States of India.
The Minister was accompanied by Director of Agriculture Department RK Nayansana, AO (Chemistry) Ph Rajendra and other officials.
IFCD officials get a taste of public wrath:
Imphal, Apr 22: Officials of the IFC Department who came to pick up two Tipper trucks and an excavator (JCB) being used in connection with the repairing of a breached river embankment at Lilong even before completion of the work today got a taste of public wrath and had to beat a hasty retreat.
According to information received by the press, the breached embankment along the left flank of Imphal river under Lilong Assembly Constituency is being repaired with the help of local MLA Md Hellaluddin Khan since April 12.However, even before completion of the work, officials of the IFC Department led by EE of Thoubal Division today came to the work site near Lilong Haoreibi Chandrakhong along with three teams of Police Commandos in three Gypsies to pick up one JCB and two Tipper trucks.
Seeing that, the people of area came out in protest and stopped the IFC officials and the Police Commandos from taking away the machineries.
Full Story:
RBI chief visiting state:
Imphal, Apr 22: For the first time, Governor of the Reserve Bank of India Dr YV Reddy will be visiting the State.
Dr Reddy will arrive at Imphal on May 9 and leave the State on the next day.
During his stay at Imphal, the RBI Governor will discuss the enhancing credit flow and to take up dynamic initiatives with the bankers of the State.
Dr Reddy will also hold a meeting with the Chief Minister and officials of the State Finance Department.
During the meeting, the State Government will urge the RBI Governor to avail bank loans to the people of Manipur, particularly to the farmers and to extend banking facilities to rural areas.
Dr Reddy will also meet Governor Dr SS Sidhu and the Chief Secretary.
KYKL draws inspiration from Khongjom War:
Imphal, Apr 22: Highlighting the significance of the battle of Khongjom fought between the invading British force and the Manipuri soldiers on April 23, 1891, the proscribed KYKL remarked that this date is the most consequential one in the history of modern Manipur.
A statement issued by the outfit's deputy secretary of Publicity and Research Apabi Mangang observed that the Khongjom War was highly significant as it demonstrated to the whole world the patriotism of Manipuri people.
The day marked the end of Manipur's sovereignty and beginning of colonial rule which is allegedly still persisting.
As such, the date has a very prominent place in the political history of the land.
As it must be, the historical event of Khongjom War has been deeply etched in the heart of Manipuri people that they are observing Khongjom War every year and paying fitting tributes to the martyrs.
But it is not enough to simply observe the day once in a year.
The future of the nation is very much dependent on understanding the significance of this day.
Until and unless, the full significance of the Khongjom War is understood, it will be hard for the Manipuri nation to find its rightful and dignified place in the comity of free nations, Apabi stated.
Full Story: