Reponse to “Manipuris everywhere”

03-May-2012 at 02:34:51 | 0 Comments

Hindi airport or Imphal airport

Sir,
There are three tv inside the departure lounge at the imphal airport and one at the counter section. What is common in all of them is that they all play Hindi channels.....

21-Apr-2012 at 01:05:06 | 0 Comments

Open Letter to Shri O. Ibobi Singh , Chief Minister of Manipur

07-Apr-2012 at 01:53:21 | 4 Comments

“Northeast Question”

Sir,
Heartiest Congratulations on euphoric appointment of  Shri Pradip Phanjoubam, the Chief editor, IFP, as a National Fellow at the Indian Institute of Advanced Study (IIAS). At the same time the best choice of resident editor of IFP accredited to Shri Irengbam Arun is also a collective wisdom of the league of IFP animators.....

07-Feb-2012 at 02:51:23 | 0 Comments

Kudos to Mamata Banerjee

Sir,
Kudos to Mamata Banerjee for meeting the 'Iron Lady' Irom Sharmila during her Manipur visit and also demanding removal of the dreaded AFSPA ("Mamata dashes to meet Sharmila, pledge total removal of AFSPA", 26 January).

When the political brigade try to stay a safe distance away from Sharmila for her "audacity" of questioning the policies of the State, when the "nationalistic" Indians try to display their "patriotism" by providing stauch support to AFSPA; Banerjee, despite being a principal ally of the Union Government and holding a Constitutional post, has dared to swim against the mainstream and chosen to support the truth.....

31-Jan-2012 at 02:32:38 | 0 Comments

Guwahati is the Gateway of NE States to the Rest Of India

Sir,
Guwahati is not only the commercial and educational hub of the North-East , it also serves as the Gateway to the Rest Of India. Also scores of tourists from the "mainland" do visit Guwahati to visit Kamakhya Temple or proceed to Kaziranga, Shillong or Imphal.....

14-Jan-2012 at 02:51:57 | 0 Comments

" Exorbitant Admission and Tution fees"

Sir,
Private schools in Manipur have played an important role in the filed of imparting education to the youth of Manipur. But it does not grant  them the right  to hike their admission and tution fees in astronomical terms like a few schools like Shishu Nishta Niketan and Maria Montessori School have done this time.....

09-Jan-2012 at 19:22:26 | 4 Comments

OPEN LETTER

To
Dr MANMOHAN SINGH,
Hon’able PRIME MINISTER OF INDIA
&
Shri O IBOBI SINGH,
Hon’able Chief Minister, Manipur

Hon’able Sirs,
KSO GHQ had communicated to the Hon’able CM of Manipur through an OPEN LETTER their opinion on the prevailing tense political drama in the State caused largely by both the Central/State Govt adopting a communal line of approach in dealing with the issues, thereby knowingly/unknowingly creating unnecessary confusion and communal tension all around. The local press is rife with opinions which are clearly communal in nature adding more fuel to the communal fire that could possibly lead to a disastrous situation for all the communities living in the State.....

16-Dec-2011 at 00:35:03 | 0 Comments

An Open Letter to Citizens of India

Dear Fellow Indians,
We are sportspersons who love to play our sport and bring smiles to our people. We play as ‘India’ and we play for the pride of our countrymen.....

02-Dec-2011 at 01:30:06 | 0 Comments

Ethnic languages should be taught

Sir,
No congratulation is enough for Mr. Diganta Sonowal for his  brilliant letter "A Different 3 Language formula for Assam"( 23 November).....

28-Nov-2011 at 02:00:02 | 0 Comments

A Different 3 language formula for Assam

Sir,
Before 1947, Assam had ethnic languages and Assamese the common link language for all tribes. There was English as a subject in schools.....

23-Nov-2011 at 02:08:05 | 0 Comments

Indian hindi invasion has brought Indian cultural invasion

Sir
The letter by Kajal Chatterji in readers forum of a popular newspaper (on friday, nov 4) was very good one. We all are taught in text-books of 1962 Chinese aggression, but has anyone showed us a big reality happening right under our nose.....

12-Nov-2011 at 01:12:16 | 1 Comments

Eco – Blockade & General Strike, UNC – Unjustified

Sir,
I wish to approach the UNC leaders on current blockade & strike issue through your esteemed columns.

Firstly ONE: No doubt the joint declaration by the cabinet and the SHDDC was premature as Naga bodies were not present in the consultative meet.....

09-Nov-2011 at 03:24:46 | 0 Comments

Kudos to IFP report

Sir,
Kudos to Imphal Free Press for presenting P. Mukherjee’s tribute “A 86-year old blues singer passed away today”( 6 November).....

09-Nov-2011 at 03:24:05 | 0 Comments

Open letter to CMJ University

Sir,
For the past couple of days there has been an advertisement in newpapers regarding B.Ed/M.....

05-Nov-2011 at 01:42:07 | 88 Comments

Enforce Highway Protection Force Along NHs In Manipur

Sir,
Manipur is the fittest case in the country to have highway protection force , if the NHs are to be kept free from any obstruction of anti social elements and to ensure free flow of traffic day and night ,as one sees in other parts of the country. The NHs  -53(37) ,39(2) and150, are the life lines of the state of which Dimapur-Imphal-Moreh and Imphal-Jiribam are the most important highways and  also the most troublesome .....

03-Nov-2011 at 01:31:13 | 0 Comments

Comment of 'Festivals and a Lesson in Faith'

Dear Sir,
In the article mentioned above by Chitra Ahanthem, she writes about people's faith regarding treatment of dog bite and of traditional methods of treatment.

Let me point out the mistaken faith in modern treatment of the same.....

01-Nov-2011 at 02:32:22 | 0 Comments

NOT Telangana, but Bhutan is the 29th state of India

Sir,
Bhutan is now a prey to exploitation through obsolete and risk prone methods of hydro power and with India ready to play indifferent to its north-east region, the risk for the state and the people can only increase many fold. Under the kingship of Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, present King of Bhutan, the country has become the 29th state of India.....

31-Oct-2011 at 02:31:16 | 0 Comments

Bhutan—The 29th State of India

Sir,
Bhutan is now a prey to exploitation through obsolete and risk prone methods of hydro power and with India ready to play indifferent to its north-east region, the risk for the state and the people can only increase many fold. Under the kingship of Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, present King of Bhutan, the country has become the 29th state of India.....

28-Oct-2011 at 01:45:44 | 0 Comments

Open Letter To Shri O Ibobi Singh

Hon’able Sir,
KSO Manipur had earlier issued a press release on the prevailing tense political drama in the State. Among other things, we had clearly stated that the SHDDC demand is not communal in nature, but some Naga bodies and the State Govt are intent on making it a communal issue leading to outrageous communal statements being leveled against the Kuki community which KSO has taken very seriously, necessitating  a clarification (albeit reluctantly) on ‘communal lines’ by KSO

The State Govt is squarely to be blamed.....

27-Oct-2011 at 01:48:33 | 0 Comments

"Leaders be Religious, people are always ready to follow you"

Sir,
Why a political group made eagle view while they never dream of barking on the top of the hills when the hill people started singing hymns of awakening. Why then another team always seeks a hole where they have much experienced the depth of oceans.....

26-Oct-2011 at 01:39:31 | 0 Comments

Plea For Oriental History In The History Curriculum

Dear Sir,
The History Portal of The WIKIPEDIA opens with a definition of History and refers to the 1911 Encyclopedia Britannica as saying that history in the wider sense is all that happened, not merely all the phenomena of human life, but those of the natural world as well. It is every thing that undergoes change; and as modern science has shown that there is nothing static, therefore, the whole universe, every part  of it , has its history.....

25-Oct-2011 at 02:24:09 | 0 Comments

Almost Failed Country

Sir,
If Manipur is a "failed" state, then so are the rest of India; except Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim and to a certain extent --- Kerala. Also India is a failed country.....

24-Oct-2011 at 01:00:49 | 1 Comments

Open Letter To SSA State Mission Authority of Manipur

Sir,
With reference to the advertisement No.1/3/09-SSA (SMA) dated 30-11-2010 and dated 21-02-2011 applications were invited in the prescribed format for appointment of 527 posts of 17 different categories/grades on contract basis under SSA, Manipur with break-ups indicating different categories of vacant positions in detail with relevant Recruitment Rules indicating district wise allocation/posting of the number of various posts, etc.....

21-Oct-2011 at 02:09:15 | 0 Comments

BOSEM needs to conduct the TET examination properly

Dear Sir,
Apropos to the news item ‘Manna to aspiring teachers’ in your esteemed newspaper dated 8th Oct, 2011 wherein the State Government is supposed to have awarded 10 marks to those TET Candidates who could not make up for the qualifying marks. It is well known fact that, every time any interview for any recruitment is held in Manipur true to the Newton’s Third Law of Motion, there is every reaction.....

11-Oct-2011 at 07:45:41 | 2 Comments

Effective Management Nh 102

Sir,
The commercially important town of Moreh is connected to Imphal through NH 102. The highway is the means of conduct of trade for a value of over 1000 Cr per year.....

10-Oct-2011 at 06:57:30 | 0 Comments

Stop false Sanskritisation of Assamese language

Sir,
The biggest mistake of the Ahom kings was the import of Brahmins into Assam. Time and again the writers of this community have tried to Sanskritise the Assamese language by using Sanskrit words instead of colloquial, local words through the dictionaries published by them.....

08-Oct-2011 at 07:50:28 | 0 Comments

Call For A Research Program In Manipur University

Dear Sir,
Sixty years ago, in school, I was taught that we are the descendants of the mighty Arjuna. Today hardly any Meitei believes in this Aryan origin of the mongoloid people of Manipur.....

07-Oct-2011 at 01:54:31 | 0 Comments

I. Hemochandra Your Voice Is Very True

Sir,
In 1947 Manipur Constitution Act was established a democratic form of government with the Maharaja as the Executive Head and an elected legislature. In 1949, the King of Manipur was summoned to Shillong, capital of the Indian province of Meghalaya where after much persuasion he signed a Treaty of Accession merging the kingdom into India.....

06-Oct-2011 at 02:40:45 | 1 Comments

Improper Road Condition Of Ukhrul

Sir,
The protracted delay in completing the re-laying works on the main road happening in the heart of Ukhrul Town is causing immense hardships to the public, especially those residing in the proximity of the road. For the last many months, scratched-out surface of the said road has been left without tarmacking making do with just a single layer of crushed stones and earth except for the stretch from Mini Secretariat to MG Avenue which has long since been completed.....

05-Oct-2011 at 02:05:10 | 0 Comments

Softball Championship

IMPHAL, May 17: The 4th East Zone Softball Championship will begin tomorrow at Khuman Lampak Football Practice field.

Kh Joykishan, MLA Thangmeiband A/C, E.....

18-May-2012 at 01:07:22 | 0 Comments

Apprehended

IMPHAL, May 17: Troops of 1/11 Gorkha Rifles under the aegis of Red Shield Division apprehended two persons suspected to be ex-cadres of HPC (D) from Khomoi village in Churchandpur district today, stated a PIB release.

The two were later identified as Sangzuol, 33, son of Lala of New Saikot and John Lal Kiemlo, 32, son of Hmangthnlien of Khomoi village, the release said.....

18-May-2012 at 01:20:26 | 0 Comments

Hemochandra conducts first field tour

IMPHAL, May 17: State PHED minister Irengbam Hemochandra today urged the people of the state to conserve local water bodies and encourage rain water harvesting to face the acute shortage of water in the state.

The minister was briefing media persons today while conducting his first inspection tour as PHED minister of several projects undertaken by his department in the state.....

18-May-2012 at 01:19:12 | 0 Comments

ENPO demands audience with PM

NEW DELHI, May 17 (Vision Communications): The Eastern Nagaland People’s Organisation has asked the Centre to hold a high level meeting between the leaders of ENPO and the Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh to “discuss the long-pending issues of the Eastern Nagaland.”

The president Pongom Khiamniungan, general secretary Toshi Wungtung and the Students’ Federation president Hawang Konyak met the Union Home Minister P Chidambaram and other Government officials recently in New Delhi and made this demand.....

18-May-2012 at 01:15:54 | 0 Comments

Ban lifted

IMPHAL, May 17: Three van associations of Moreh have lifted their ban on other vehicles from plying along the Imphal-Moreh highway, a press statement of the All Moreh Van Owners & Drivers Welfare Association.

The decision was taken jointly be the three van associations, the statement added.....

18-May-2012 at 01:17:00 | 0 Comments

Cocaine seized

IMPHAL, May 17: The Narcotics Cell of Imphal West Police led by OC Th Shanti seized one kilogram of cocaine from the possession of one person at Singjamei Mayengbam Leikai today at around 11:30 am.

The peddler has been identified as Md Khayamuddin, 36, son of Zahauddin of Thoubal Moijing Awang Leikai.....

18-May-2012 at 01:17:38 | 0 Comments

KSO clarifies

IMPHAL, May 17: KSO general headquarter has informed the general public that it does not have any knowledge whatsoever about the joint press statement purportedly issued by KSO and KASU in the local dailies on May 16 regarding fees charged by different educational institutions.

A release of the KSO general headquarter said that it does not have any knowledge whatsoever about the joint press statement purported issued by KSO and KASU in the local daily on May 16 regarding fees charged by different educational institutions including COHSEM, BSEM, CBSC and private coaching centres.....

18-May-2012 at 01:13:27 | 0 Comments

Lakda Men’s Open

IMPHAL, May 17: PRSC, Pourabi draws 2-2 with Sanaton Brother’s, Pangei in today’s match of the 2nd State level Lakda Men’s Open Football Tournament at SKYC Ground, Sawombung. Kanta and Nila Kumar of Sanaton Brother’s scored the first goals in 9th and 28th minutes but it was equalized M Ronel and N Boinao of PRSC in 30th and 45th minutes of the match.....

18-May-2012 at 01:09:38 | 0 Comments

Union Home Secretary meets Vohra, discusses AFSPA

SRINAGAR, May 17 (Agencies): Union Home Secretary R.K.....

18-May-2012 at 01:14:12 | 0 Comments

FREINDS strengthens ILP implementation demand

IMPHAL, May 17: Speaking at Audio CD release function FREINDS president, Sapamcha Jadumani said the government has failed to take any visible action on the demands for implementation of Inner Line Permit in the state since 2005.

An Audio CD titled ‘Tansinlakle Aeikhoi, Langoi Jal Aeikhoi’ was released at the Keishampat office of the FRIENDS.....

18-May-2012 at 01:14:50 | 0 Comments

ZUF bans tribal councils

IMPHAL, May 17 (NNN): The Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF), the militant outfit based in Zeliangrong areas\ has totally banned the Zeme, Liangmei and Rongmei Naga councils for bringing confusion and damage amongst Zeliangrong tribes.

The ZUF  stated that the recent contradictory statement issued by Zeliangrong societies on the tribe(s) issue is of great concern for the Zeliangrong people as these contradictory statements have done great damage to the Zeliangrong community.....

18-May-2012 at 01:16:25 | 0 Comments

NERC clarifies on high altitude training centre issue

IMPHAL, May 17: SAI, NERC, Imphal has clarified the allegation made against the director, SAI, NERC, Imphal for misconduct over the setting up of a High Altitude Training Centre here in Imphal that it is false.

According to a release of the NERC, Imphal has said that there is no record as far as approval and sanction is concerned for setting up of High Altitude Training Centre at Imphal.....

18-May-2012 at 01:12:06 | 0 Comments

Way of the water

As monsoon draws nearer, nobody could sit back and wait for the floods to come. One thing is very clear, the floods will come.....

18-May-2012 at 01:11:27 | 0 Comments

Final report says “Cause of Death is undetermined”

IMPHAL, May 17: Even as people from all over the country have been expecting much from the final Forensic Science examination report of Loitam Richard, it has failed to live up to the expectations.

The report had ended with a "CAUSE OF DEATH IS UNDETERMINED".....

18-May-2012 at 01:18:20 | 0 Comments

Dead girl found abandoned

IMPHAL, May 17: Amidst public concern over the recent spate of numerous crimes on woman in the state, a 16 year old girl was found dead by villagers from Awang Leikinthabi Shantipur foothills this evening at around 7pm.

Police suspect that the girl was abondoned after being raped and murdered.....

18-May-2012 at 01:15:18 | 0 Comments

NAVSA Cup

IMPHAL, May 17: FC Imphal beat TRVSA by 8-0 in the first ground, while ISAV beat UVSA by 1-0 in the second ground of today’s matches of the NAVSA Cup Veteran Football Tournament at Khoriphaba Ground, Nambol.

18-May-2012 at 01:10:57 | 0 Comments

MSF distributes free text books to Ukhrul students

IMPHAL, May 17: As part of its educational campaign, the Manipur Students Federation conducted an inspection tour of schools and colleges of Ukhrul district.

A statement said the team inspected Kasom Khullen Government High School and also distributed free text books to the students on May 16.....

18-May-2012 at 01:12:42 | 0 Comments