Adventure activities
By Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, November 23: The spirit of Adventure lies dormant in each human heart. Adventure forms an essential component of military training. Adventure activities develop key leadership traits such as mental and physical robustness, team work, decision making and problem solving abilities.
ARMY ADVENTURE WING is the premier node for conduct of all adventure activities of Indian Army. ASC has always been forerunner in all kind of adventure activities specially Aero. The Army Aero Nodal Centre (AANC) for microlight flying proudly known as “FLYING RABBITS” was est on the directions of Army Adventure Wing at ASC School, Bareilly in 1996 and then shifted to ASC Centre (North) in May 99.
Twenty one courses on microlight have been conducted till now. The AANC has participated in Air shows at Leh, Lucknow, Pithoragarh, Ramgarh, Bangalore, Dehradun, Faizabad, Jhansi,Bhopal, Raipur and Ranchi.
The AANC, Gaya to its credit has 4 limca book of national records. They are; Longest distance flown by this category of Aircraft, Fly past with longest cloth banner (90 sq ft), First Indian women to fly the longest distance on this category of aircraft and the Longest distance covered in one day from Gaya to Dehradun, a distance of 964 kms in 7 Hrs 34 Min.Striving for something more adventurous and a bold leap into the next millennium, participation of various Army Adventure teams at international competitions/events is being planned /encouraged by AAW during 2010-11. An expedition was flagged off on 19 Nov 2010 from the ancient land of Lord Vishnu and Lord Buddha (Gaya) to the city of gardens (Bangalore) where they will be performing an Air show on the occasion of the 250th ASC Corps Day at ASC Centre & College on 08 Dec 2010.
The Expedition is led by Lt Col B M Talwar with Lt Col Anand P Adhaw, Lt Col A K Pandey, CHM J Suresh Kumar, Hav Ram Kumar and Hav Srinivas C K. The expedition is touching all state capitals and Union Territories of India covering a total distance of 12,340 km over an estimated period of 13 flying days. The expedition landed at Imphal on 23 Nov 10 and was flagged off by the Dy GOC 57 Mountain Division, Brig R S Grewal on 24 Nov 10 for their leg to Aizawl and onwards to Agartala. The expedition also plans to establish following World and National Records; Longest distance covered in One day by each type of aircrafts, Longest distance covered in Thirteen flying days by each type of aircrafts, Largest under Slung banner during Air show at Bangalore, Longest distance covered in One day in Formation flying and the Longest distance covered in Twelve days in Formation flying.
Chandel agitation Deadline today
By Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, November 23: While setting Wednesday (November 24) deadline to review government decision of keeping cadres of KCP (Lallumba) group at 8th Manipur Rifles complex, Leikul in Chandel district, the JAC Against Sheltering of KCP(L) today threatened to call a 24-hour Chandel bandh effective from 6 am of next day (November 25).
In a briefing to media persons at Komlathabi Housing Complex, convener St Nunghlung recalled that the JAC has been protesting against the keeping of cadres of KCP(L) who surrendered en-mass to the government under a tripartite agreement based on a reliable information that they are shifting to 8th MR complex at Leikul on November 13.
Since the day people of area are keeping a vigilant to the police and security force vehicles coming to Chandel from Imphal side to see whether cadres of KCP (L) are escorting to the designated camp constructed for the purpose, he said.
Citing that in Assam Bodo militants are keeping in the designated camps at areas settle by the Bodos, likewise KCP (L), the valley based militants, can be keep at a place in valley area. Hill based militants can be kept at hill areas. If do like this there will be no disturbances, he said.
People of Chandel are strongly against selecting the site for keeping the militants in Chandel area instead of choosing other places. They will also give objections if government tried to keep them in any other places in Senapati, Tamenglong, etc.
By giving objection to the keeping of the militants at Leikul, it did not meant that they will kill the villagers but they feared of disturbing peace and tranquility of the area, he went on to say expressing dissatisfaction over the government adamant attitudes despite strong resistances from the people.
Spokesperson of the JAC, K Sakhila expressed strong condemnation when government remains in mute even though womenfolk of the area are agitating against the government move to keep the militants at Leikul.
President of All Tribal Women’s Organisation (ATWO), Lallam Mate demanded that government should review the decision of keeping the KCP (L) cadres at Leikul hearing the hue and cry of the people. If government failed to hear the cry of the people, ATWO will back the JAC in launching any kinds of agitation.
Meanwhile, Kuki Students Organisation, Chandel district, Kuki Women Human Rights and Thadou Students’ Union, in a statement, today warned that if state government fail to review the government decision to keep KCP(L) cadres at Leikul, they will be compelled to launch intensified forms of agitations. Any untoward incidents arising out of the agitation will be the sole responsibility of the government, the statement added.
Int Manipuri conference held without participants from foreign countries
By Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, November 23: The International Manipuri Conference of the Manipur Sahitya Parishad as part of its platinum jubilee was held no participant from outside the country at Iboyaima Shumang Leela Shanglen, Palace Compound.
Manipuris residing in other countries who were about to participate in the conference could be entered the state as they were not given Protected Area Permit, a mandatory permission to be given by the Centre to the foreigners who wanted to visit Manipur.
However, Manipuris from other states of the country like Assam, Tripura etc. participated in the conference which the inaugural function was graced by former minister, Dr M Nara. MANITRON chairman MLA Dr Kh Ratankumar presided the function in which prof N Tombi attended as guest of honour.
Addressing as chief guest of the function, Dr Nara said that today’s conference being the first, there is a planned to hold the conference triennially. The venue will also be changed at other places like Silcher in Assam or any other places so that participants from other countries can also take part in it.
In his speech as president of the function, Dr Kh Ratankumar asserted the role taken part by Manipuri Sahitya Parishad in the development of Manipuri literature but expressed dissatisfied when the parishad could not get monetary assistances from the government side.
Taking part in the discussion session of the conference Manipuris coming from outside the state highlighted status of the Manipuris their respective states and said that many problems are faced in protecting their identities, culture, traditions and literatures.
Security on NH 39, 53 beefed up as econ blockade likely from today
By Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, November 23: Police has sounded alert to the security forces and police on the stretch of national highways, NH-39 and NH-53, following a threatened to impose indefinite economic blockade on these highways effective from Wednesday.
The Joint Action Committee on Delimitation with its head office at Old Lambulane, Imphal, in its press release issued on November 15 announced that an indefinite economic blockade could be imposed along NH-39 and 53 with effect from November 24 till the tribal people of Manipur are given all political rights enshrined in the constitution of India.
In protest against the alleged political suppression, discrimination, deprivation and intimidation of the indigenous tribal people, the press statement signed by its convener H Benjamin Mate has announced the indefinite blockade, a police source said.
However, any of the officials of the JAC was available for comment in this regard and whether the purpose economic blockade would go on as announced earlier.
All security posts and police outposts have been sounded alert as members of the JAC with the support of other tribal community residing along the highways are likely to resort to violent activities during their course of agitation, a police officer in the state police headquarters said.
On the other hand, the ongoing indefinite Chandel district bandh imposed by the All Tribal Chiefs and Public Grievances Forum was suspended with effect from today till November 30 following an agreement was reached with the district administration.
The bandh has been disturbing normal traffic along the Indo-Myanmar section of the NH-39 for the last four days since November 19.
A meeting with representatives of All Tribal Chiefs and Public Grievances Forum and Chandel DC Chandel held at the office chamber of the DC in connection with the bandh on November 22.
The meeting thoroughly discussed issues related to the implementation of developmental works in Chandel district and demands of the tribal chiefs and after a detail deliberation of the issues raised by the representatives of the Forum agreed to suspend the bandh, an official source from Chandel district said Tuesday.
On the issues of release of cash component for implementation of IAY (MSDP) for 2008-09, the DC clarified that government has reviewed the matter and the amount is expected to be released before Christmas .
Regarding MGNREGS, it was clarified that the wages for 17 days has been released for 2010-11 so far. After discussion, it was agreed that the district administration, Chandel will release another installment of 20 days wages along with some material component as may be permissible by the available fund by November 30.
In case of any possibly of delay, the representatives of the forum will be intimated in advance, the DC agreed.
Earlier, the All Tribal Chiefs and Public Grievances Forum, Chandel in a press release issued by its general secretary DK Solomon announced to call an indefinite Chandel district has been imposed lamenting that government ignore implementation of developmental work in the district.
Three ugs held
By Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, November 23: Troops of 23 AR and 12 MARATHA LI of 9 Sector under HQ IGAR (South) launched joint operation in the area and arrested one KYKL(MDF) terrorist from Tabungkok Awang Leikai around 11.50 pm on November 22.
The arrested cadre has identified as Amuchou@ Ibungo@ Shatihjal (40) of Tabungkhok Awang Leikai.
In yet another incident, troops of 29 Assam Rifleof 26 Sector under HQ IGAR(South) launched operation in general area Tegnoupal along NH -39 and arrested two suspicions persons from a Maruti van bearing Regn No.MN IW 7402 around 5.30 pm November 22. On questioning both the individuals found to be cadres of proscribed KYKL group. The arrested cadres were identified as No.2042 SS Lt Yumnan (50) of Irenbam Mamang Leikai,Nambol and Hidangmayum Landal (35) of Chabung Company, Mayang Imphal.
One Nokia mobile, one duplicate seal of gram Panchayat, one voting card, one fake driving licence, three photographs and Rs.300 were recovered from the arrested cadres who along with recoveries were handed over to Imphal West PS, a press release from PRO HQ IGAR (S) informed.
AO released unharmed
By Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, November 23: The Assistant Officer of Agriculture Department, kidnapped by activists of the KCP (Lamyanba) group, was released late yesterday evening.
Official reports said that Chongdam Jilla (51) of Lamlai Awang Leikai was released at around 11 pm yesterday and reached home unharmed today. Police later picked up him for verification.
Jilla was arrested around 11 am of November 15 last reportedly from Sanjenthong area near the head office of the agriculture department. On what condition, he was released could not be known for the time being.
PLA cadre killed; MR personnel among two KCPs nabbed
By Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, November 23: Troops of Assam Rifles killed a PLA cadre even as a rifleman of the Manipur Rifles along with a woman were nabbed by a team of Manipur Police Commandos and recovered 24 saving bank accounts with fake names in separate counter insurgency operations in the state during the last 24 hours.
Troops of 8 AR posted at Sajik Tampak, Chandel district handed over a bullet riddled dead body to Lamphel police, Imphal. The body is said to be that of a rebel killed in a gunfight with the troops late yesterday evening.
While handing over the dead body, Assam Rifles informed that he was killed in a gunfight which occurred at Tuitam Khongkhai village under Chakpikarong police station in Chandel yesterday morning at about 3.30 am.
AR also claimed recovery of an M-16 rifle with five magazines containing 100 live rounds, a rucksack and a pouch from the slain suspect, a police officer here said today. The dead body has been transferred to RIMS morgue for official identification, the officer said.
In another counter insurgency operation launched by Bishnupur police commandos, a personnel of 8th Manipur Rifles along with a woman were arrested as activists of KCP (MC) Lamngakpa group.
The rifleman Md Salatur Rahaman (24), son of late Md Tomba of Lilong Haoreibi Awang Leikai and the woman activists of KCP (MC) Lamngakpa group Ningombam Premila Devi @ Ibecha @ Victoria (35), wife of N Boyai of New Bazar, Churachandpur were apprehended during a two-day long operation on Sunday and Monday, Bishnupur SP Konsam Jayenta said.
Alleging that they were active members of the KCP(MC) Lamngakpa group, the SP further said that during the course of verification and investigation, they revealed that the arrested cadres are working directly under one Oinam Shyam Singh (32), son of O Gourakishore of Kumbi Awang Leikai for the last one and a half year and actively involved in collection of extortion money from general public and transactions of the extorted money to various cadres of the outfit.
Further, it is revealed that the duo managed to open as many as 24 saving accounts by using fake names and address in SBI, Bishnupur Branch and Punjab Sind Bank, Irilbung Branch. Eighteen of them were opened at SBI while remaining six is in Punjab and Sind Bank.
Further investigation is on to find out how transaction is being carried out among saving account holders after registering a case at Moirang police station, he added.
No healthcare delivery scheme for urban poor
By Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, November 23: Healthcare delivery status in the state was reviewed today at a one-day camp relating to availability of healthcare services organized by the Manipur State Legal Services Authority, Imphal today at the conference hall of District and Session Court, Uripok.
Managing director of Shija Research Hospital and Research Institute, Dr Kh Palin who talked as resource person on the topic ‘Life Style Diseases’ at the camp observed
that weaker and poor people in the areas are yet to get proper healthcare facilities as no scheme like that of National Rural Health Mission (NHRM) taken up in these areas.
Even though healthcare delivery system in rural areas somewhat improve since the coming up of (NHRM), the same in the urban areas remained the same with no such programme which would avail the weaker and poor urban residents is taken up so far, he said.
Living conditions of people in the urban areas are seemed to be improved only outwardly. But the fact is that majority of people are very poor and as such even though there are many healthcare centre. They have no means to afford the fee for treatment in these healthcare centres, Dr Palin asserted.
By the impact of various developmental works taken up, residents of urban areas are suffering from various kinds of diseases. Due to lack of proper planning, many diseases are broken out in the urban area, he observed.
Dr Y Indibor who talked on the topic ‘Risk factors and early detection of breast cancer’ said that breast cancer, one of the most dreaded diseases of the woman, can be cured if detected at the early stage. So, if there is doubt, they should consult experts immediately.
District and Session Judge Manipur East, Ph Surendra who is also the member secretary of the Manipur State Legal Services Authority, Imphal, secretary of the All Manipur Bar Association, Y Priyokumar were among the dignitaries seated in the dais.
Programmes go off air as Radio, DD employees go on strike
By Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, November 23: Even as the 48-hour nationwide boycott observed by the employees of All India Radio and Doordarshan Kendra has started from 9 am today, all programmes went off air on Radio and DD.
The Imphal unit of the striking body claimed that the programmes of radio and doordarshan have been severely affected by the strike.
All employees of air and DDK under the banner of National Federation of Akashvani and Doordarshan Employees (NFADE), an umbrella organisation of 23 service associations, are agitating in connection with their single demand for repeal of Prasar Bharti Act 1990 in view of the “disastrous experience of the past 13 years”.
Due to the said agitation, the programmes of Radio and Doordarshan including Imphal units have been severely affected with effect from 9 am today, a joint statement of the ARTEE, PSA and ADTEA signed by their joint conveners said while appealing to patrons, viewers and listeners for support against undermining the two institutions.
Handing over of Sana Yaima to India regrettable:UNLF
By Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, November 23: Even though Dhaka’s handing over its chairman Sana Yaima after arrest was a regrettable rupture, the central committee of UNLF respects Bangladesh’s political choice, an e-mail statement of the proscribed outfit dispatched to the media houses in connection with its 46th birth anniversary asserted.
“The Central Committee respects Bangladesh’s political choice though this marks a regrettable rupture with the legacy of Bangladesh’s founding father, Bangabandhu, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. More urgently, though, the loss of Sana Yaima’s able stewardship is a sad development for the organization as well as the struggle,” the statement said.
Reiterating that the chairman has been abducted recently in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, and has now been handed over to the Indian government, the central committee said the keeping the matter under wraps by violating all international norms by both the governments is regrettable.
“This represents a worsening scenario in terms of the sympathy and support for liberation struggles in immediate international environment of the Indo-Burma Region due to the shoulder rubbing policy of India and its implications for the continued presence of our cadres in Bangladesh.”
In all humility, however, the Central Committee and the members of the UNLF take this opportunity to reassure our compatriots that we will not be daunted by the challenge and is ever more determined to collectively carry on the struggle to the best of our ability, it said asserting that this is a confidence that the UNLF and its Central Committee has garnered in 46 years of leading the armed struggle for liberation of Manipur.
“And this confidence will not go in vain, as the abduction of our honorable Chairman invigorates our party men to continue the fight against India with more urgency and intensity.”
The central committee of the outfit realized that it would be idle to pretend that its scoreboard in this armed struggle in over four and half decades is a long string of positive achievements. “We have had our ups and downs. Militarily, we take legitimate pride in the area control we established in large parts of the hill areas in Manipur by keeping the Indian occupation army at bay over an extended period starting from Feb, 1997 to March, 2008. This is an unprecedented achievement in the long history of armed struggle in the entire Indo-Burma Region.”
“We have also had our share of disappointments. The most glaring amongst these is adventurism which manifested in diverse forms in the course of our long armed struggle. One common link that runs through all these is the issue of centrality of the people – be they in the hill or the plain areas of Manipur – in the process of liberation both in terms of the political and mindscapes,” the statement put down.
Compatriots, we appear to have glossed over the fact that liberation in the true sense of the term begins and ends in the mind of the individuals that make up the collective, and that empowering these minds ought to be the primary objective of the liberation process. Instead, many a times our interactions with the people have tended to display a lack of respect for the people and patience with their ways.
The Central Committee regards this insight as a significant though painful learning and henceforth intends to realign all processes of our armed liberation struggle to the twin goals of empowering minds and dismantling the external colonial controls.
The statement also reiterated its commitment to plebiscite as a mechanism to resolve the ongoing conflict with India floated by their chairman Sana Yaima would need to be recalibrated in the light of the above insight.
The Central Committee, therefore, reaffirms this commitment to plebiscite as a conflict resolution mechanism in the light of this learning. Another important learning for the Central Committee of the UNLF is that the people, both as individuals and as a collective, must take the responsibility for their political choice and that they need to decide firmly how important is the possession of a distinct sense of identity for them and their sense of self-worth, it says.
The Central Committee firmly believes that all sections of people, who hold their distinct sense of identity ‘dear, including those who are waging an armed struggle for nation~ liberation, can and should join hands in addressing this issue. True commitment to the cause of national liberation and true unity towards this end would become meaningful only on a shared basis of a people-friendly and empowerment-oriented work ethics and outlook.
