Gen strike
IMPHAL, May 20: The Kuki Students’ Organisation (General Headquarters) has announced a 24-hour general strike from 5am of May 21 (Tuesday). Announcing this in a statement, the KSO said the general strike would be followed by indefinite economic block.....
UNC endorses
IMPHAL, May 20: Endorsing the decision of the Aze Longphang, the apex organisation of Southern Tangkhul villages taken in its emergency General Body meeting on May 11, that any encroachment on Sailent foothills will be responded suitably, the United Nag.....
Rs 10 lakh incentive for Everesters
IMPHAL, May 20: The State Government has today decided to give cash incentive of Rs ten lakhs each to all the Manipuris who successfully scaled Mt Everest recently. According to Government spokesman and Education Minister M Okendro, a decision to this .....
NPF flays
IMPHAL, May 20: The Naga Peoples Front (NPF), Manipur State has termed the eviction drive of the State Government of Manipur at Kabo Leikai along the Naga river as ‘demolition’ and said the Congress Government will be held responsible for any untoward.....
Demolition Team tag sits pretty on State Govt Residents of Kabo Leikai evicted unceremoniously
IMPHAL, May 20: Twenty two houses at Naga River Lane, Kabo Leikai were razed to ground today as part of the Govt’s eviction drive of the area. Meanwhile, pattadars of the evicted land have pledged to fight for justice. At the same time, the United Co.....
Profiling the muse in Irom Sharmila
New Delhi, May 20: A 1000-word “very long” poem, penned by Irom Sharmila, who has been on fast for the past 12 years to protest against what she calls repressive laws allowing widespread human rights abuses, forms part of a new book on the activist fr.....
Tml hospital work staring at dead end
TAMENGLONG, May 20 : The ongoing construction of a 50-beded hospital in Tamenglong is staring at a dead end due to want of fund for the completion of the project. Contractors undertaking the construction work of the Tamenglong 50-beded hospital rued th.....
Ibobi bats for mutual understanding
IMPHAL, May 20: Even if people settled around Singda Bazar do not possess patta for the lands occupied by them, they would not be evicted as of now. Rather, the Government would like come to an understanding with the people. This was stated by Chief Mi.....
India, China Vow To End Border Dispute, Sign 8 Agreements Lessons learnt from recent stand off
NEW DELHI, May 20: Taking stock of “lessons learnt” from the recent stand-off in Ladakh after a Chinese incursion there, India and China on Monday decided on further measures for maintaining peace and tranquility along their border. This was disclo.....
Politicians, men in uniform and law and disorder in Manipur
By Hijam Santosh Several people from all spheres have condemned AFSPA but to no avail and the reasons are because the persons at the helm of affairs stand to benefit. The .....
Cyclone Mahasen spares Manipur. Will UGC team do the same ?
By Khingba Luwangcha Manipur remained indoors when news of Cyclone Mahasen expected to sweep across the State (Churchandpur and Tamenglong first) on May 17 painted the region black and white. Holiday was declared for schools and colleges. Safety tips wer.....
Traditional healing methods with special reference to Manipur
By Dr K Paochunbou (Contd from previous issue) Some of the medicinal plants used in the treatment of Jaundice and Hepatitis-B infections Sl. No. English Botanical Manipuri Hindi or Latin 1 Ceylon Leadwort Plumbago zeylanica. L Te.....
Mis-selling Insurance
Contd from previous issue But the panic began when they looked at their account statements at the time of the second or the third year premium, they realized almost all their money had got deducted as costs. Those expecting double the money at the end .....
Grounding ground rules to dust The notuntouchables
They are not untouchables. The reasons must be compelling for none other than the Deputy Chief Minister who also holds the Home portfolio to come out with such a statement. The ‘not untouchables’, that the Deputy Chief Minister was referring to are th.....
Free detection camp
IMPHAL, May 20: A one-day free diabetes/BP detection camp was held on May 19 under the aegis of Namdunlong Youth Club. Many, among the 100 patients, were detected to be in pre-diabetic stage and diabetic. Free medicines were also provided to the patients,.....
Felicitated
IMPHAL, May 20: The Manipur Science Communicator's Association (MASCA) has felicitated Dr Kh Shamungou, Retd Reader of DMC Sc and G Tomba Sharma, Retd Principal DMC Sc for their contribution in Science Communication today at Manipur Press Club. The fel.....
Foundation Day
IMPHAL, May 20: The 5th Foundation Day of Kangleipak Calendar Board was celebrated today at Manipur Press Club. The function was graced by Works Minister Dr Kh Ratankumar; president of Kangleipak Calendar Board, W Homendro Singh; VP of SEACO Kolomcha A.....
Joint Health Mela at Joupi
IMPHAL, May 20:Under the joint efforts of the National Rural Health Mission, District Health Mission Society, Chandel and 32 Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ, 28 Sector AR, IGAR(South), a Health Mela was organised on a large scale for three days from Ma.....
UTLA accused
Lamka, May 20: The armed outfit UTLA has accused 22 AR of abducting two of their cadres by falsely implicating them, in cahoots with SK Thadou and group, of kidnapping railway company workers Ngambom Singson, army no. 1015 and Hencha alias William, arm.....
Dr Ibohalbi advocates Manipuri identity
IMPHAL, May 20: The term 'Manipuri' would have more integrating force among the people of the State than using the term 'Ching-Tam,' opined MLA Dr I Ibohalbi. Addressing reporters today at his Babupara official residence, Dr Ibohalbi suggested the use .....
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By : Our Staff Reporter
Churches fellowship
IMPHAL, Sep 22: The Greater Kakching Churches Fellowship, an interdenominational forum of Churches in and around the Greater Kakching areas was formed and office bearers were commissioned today at its temporary office. The forum is a combined initiative and fellowship of 12 different churches including different communities. The fellowship has open space for like-minded churches of different communities to become part of the forum, said a statement.
The following members are the office bearers of the forum: Ramnath Chhetri – President, P Madhuchandra–Vice President, N Kumol – Secretary, Y Premjit – Jt Secretary and Bimol – Treasurer. The office bearers were selected in previous two consultative sittings and commissioned today by N Debendra Singh, member of Manipur State Minorities Commission. The leaders and members attended the commissioning ceremony from 12 different churches, it added.
Ebom L.
It is a good beginning that Greater Kakching Churches Fellowship, an interdenominational forum of Churches has started a pioneering work for minority. All the benefits that are meant for minority people are being used by the Muslim community only. I hope this interdenominational forum will bring awareness to Christians, particularly the Meitei Christians that there are immense opportunities given to the minority.
Mangal Meitei
I think there should be united Meitei Christian forum for the whole of Manipur. Unless we come together, we cannot fight for our rights. What happen with the demand for tribal status? Meitei Christians should continue to demand for tribal status. Remember, “united we stand and divided we fall”.
Pointer
Ebom has pointed out correctly that all the benefits that are meant for indigenous minority Manipuris are being used by the Muslim emigrant community only. Indigenous minority Manipuris are stupid! Cores of Rupees meant for them are not being noticed. I don’t think there will be any positive developments under the inefficient leadership of Rev. Devendro. If he is unable to fight for the rights of the indigenous minority Manipuris then let a capable Meitei Christian replace him.
Madhu Chandra
This joint fellowship is the outcome after effort of many years. I hope others will also adopt as it will bring unity and along with larger community. Now coming back to the role of minority that someone call pointer is pointing out. To get Minority commission was time consuemly effort, which need to be appreciated. Then to get a Christian member in the commission was another concern. Now what I suggest to Pointer is to bring up with the concern person rather that expressing in this plateform
