Land of Jewels (Sana Leibak)

UBI strike off: The ceasework strike launched by the employees of all branches of the United Bank of India since January 8 following a heavy monetary demand from one militant outfit has been called off with immediate effect. Informing this on Friday, the co-convenor of the United Forum of Bank Unions said that the ceasework programme earlier scheduled to be held on January 14 has also been called off. The decision to withdraw the cease work stir was taken after the outfit concerned conveyed that they have withdrawn the monetary demand, said the statement and added that branches of the United Bank of India will start normal transactions from Saturday. The United Forum of Bank Unions, on behalf of all the working employees of the Bank, also expressed its regret to the customers and general public for the closure of UBI branches. It also acknowledged the support extended by the fraternal trade unions of other banks, leading civil organisations, media and news agencies. Inspection drive of...

Dr Sidhu greets people: Imphal, Dec 31: On the occasion of New Year's Day 2008, Governor Dr SS Sidhu has conveyed best wishes to the people of Manipur. In his message, the Governor said that New Year's Day is not only an occasion for introspection but also for searching and evolving new resolutions for the coming year. Dr Sidhu also wished every one a new year full of peace, happiness, contentment, progress and prosperity. Greeting the people on the occasion of New Year's Day, Chief Minister O Ibobi called upon all to make a firm resolution to fight and defeat the evil designs of divisive and disruptive forces. The Chief Minister further appealed to the people to join hands in the noble task for restoring peace and prosperity in Manipur. MPCC president Gaikhangam wished that the New Year may bring about peace, harmony and prosperity for all. "Let violence and conflict give way to love and peace in the State with the arrival of 2008," said Lok Sabha MP Dr T Meinya ...

Messages of love and peace pour in: Imphal, Dec 24: Messages of peace, love and amity have poured in from different quarters on Christmas eve. Greeting the people of Manipur, particularly the Christians, Governor Dr SS Sidhu in a statement said that Lord Jesus was born to build a new world order based on peace, justice and equality of mankind. “In celebrating His birth, we, besides paying our obeisance to this outstanding apostle of peace, have to rededicate ourselves to the ideals, principles and eternal values espoused by Him,” said the Governor. The message of love, mercy, forgiveness, benevolence, compassion and sacrifices has become increasingly important at the present juncture, when the atmosphere is polluted with enmity and hatred between man and man and Nation and Nation, said the Governor and added that “this is man made.” There is no enmity between soul and soul, observed Dr Sidhu and exhorted, “Let the principles enunciated and message preached by Him, guide the mankind to ...

Guv extends greetings: Imphal, Dec 20: Greeting the people of Manipur, particularly the Muslim community on the occasion of Idul Zuha, Governor Dr SS Sidhu has wished that the festival will be celebrated in its true spirit. In his message, Dr Sidhu said that the message of Idul Zuha is peaceful coexistence setting aside differences if caste, creed or religion. Joining the people of Manipur in celebrating Idul Zuha, Chief Minister prayed that this festival may bring love, peace, unity and prosperity in Manipur. In his Idul Zuha greetings, Speaker Dr S Budhichandra wished that this festival may increase love, sacrifice, harmony and unity among the people of the State. Extending best wishes to the people of Manipur on the occasion of Idul Zuha, MPCC president Gaikhangam prayed that this festival may foster clo-ser relationship among various communities. In his Idul Zuha message, MP Dr T Meinya wished that the festival may herald pros-perity by way of resolving conflict situation facing th...

Governor decries blast: Imphal, Dec 19: Joining the outcry against the December 16 bomb blast which claimed eight lives besides injuring more than 20, Governor Dr SS Sidhu has termed it a sheer act of barbarism. Stating that the act deserved strong condemnation from all sections of the Society, the Governor conveyed deep pain at the cowardly act of planting and setting off the bomb. He also advised the State Government to take up effective action against the perpetrators of the heinous crime so that the rule of law and respect for authority is ensured. The BJP Manipur Pradesh has also come out strongly against the December 16 bomb blast at Pourabi. BJP termed the bomb blast an act of terror. The Senior Citizens for Society has also condemned the blast in the strongest terms. Source: The Sangai Express Related Story:

Governor Sidhu opens ‘Raj Bhavan Greens’: Imphal, Dec 13: Governor Dr SS Sidhu inaugurated a nine-hole Golf Course named ‘Rajbhavan Greens’ inside the Raj Bhavan Complex in a simple function on Thursday morning. The Governor, DGAR, Lt. Gen Paramjit Singh, IGAR (S) Maj Gen BK Chengapa, GOC 57 Mountain Division Maj Gen TS Handa, Director of Manipur Police Wireless M Rachandra Singh, Secretary General of Indian Golf Union Wing Commander (Retd) Satish Aparajit, Mrs BK Chengapa and ADC to Governor (Manipur) Maj Amit Berwal played the inaugural game. Source: The Sangai Express

Prithviraj Chauhan arriving Imphal on Tuesday: Imphal, Dec 10: Amidst heightened suspense surrounding the month long hectic campaign by the rebel MLAs to replace O Ibobi as Chief Minister of Manipur, AICC North East in-charge Prithiviraj Chauhan will be arriving at Imphal on Tuesday afternoon as the Central observer to take stock of the existing political situation personally. According to information received from the dissident camp, a series of meetings have been held among the rebel MLAs and necessary political strate-gies chalked out ahead of the arrival of the AICC observer. On the other side, in view of the AICC observer’s arrival, Congress MLAs and MPCC/DCC leaders and Congress candidates defeated in the last Assembly elections supporting O Ibobi have been mobilising themselves with three camps opened at the officials quarters of IFC Minister N Biren, Social Welfare Minister N Loken and Works Minister K Ranjit. Chauhan will be accompanied by Lok Sabha MP Dr T Meinya and MPCC exe...