Imphal, November 22: The 1st Cultural Festival on Peace, 2009 was organised under the aegis of All Tribal Women's Organisation (ATWO) at the campus of GM Evergreen High School in Tuishimi village, Chandel district today.
Held under theme of 'Peace through culture', presentation of cultural dances and songs by cultural troupes of 12 different communities residing in Chandel district was the main highlight of the festival.
The inaugural function of the festival was attended by MLA of Tengnoupal A//C Morung Makunga as chief guest, Ex-Minister DK Korungthang as functional president and deputy Commissioner of Chandel H Dilip Singh and Thangkham Misao, PRO of MP Thangso Baite as guests of honour.
Representatives of All Tribal Union, Manipur; Chandel Naga People's Organisation; Kuki Chiefs' Association, Chandel; Kuki Students' Organisation, Chandel; Naga Students' Union, Chandel; Hill Tribal Council, Moreh; Chandel Naga Women Union; Weaker Section Development Council; Kuki Women for Human Rights, Moreh; REACH-M; United NGO Mission and District Network, UNM were also present at the occasion.
Delivering the key note address, president of All Tribal Women Organisation K Shakhila observed that collective responsibility is essential for the development and promotion of the culture and tradition of all the communities residing in the State and this festival aims to achieve this goal.
She also appealed to all the communities for support and co-operation so that this festival could be made an annual event.
In his address as chief guest of the function MLA Morung Makunga, noted that peace and development can come through promotion of cultural activities among the people.
So organising such cultural festival should be encouraged.
Each and every individual in the society should be a peacemaker towards restoring normalcy in the strife-torn State, he exhorted.
Speaking as one of the guests of honour, Thangkham Misao pointed out that the culture of Manipur inhabited by various communities is so colourful and unique that there can be no similarity elsewhere in the world.
So it should be the responsible of each and every person to work for its promotion.
He also suggested that efforts should be made towards taking this festival at the State level.
After the formal inaugural, cultural troupes of Chothe, Gangte, Maring, Lamkang, Monsang, Zou, Anal, Moyon, Tarao, Thadou, Vaiphei and Aimol presented dances and songs enthralling the gathering.
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Villages not abandoned says KWA Chandel
Imphal, August 24 : Kuki Welfare Association Chandel has clarified that there were no instances of deserting thier villages in the areas of Khengjoi Block and Sajik Tampak areas by the rrespective Kuki villagers after the villagers were threatened to collect their household taxes by the under groind UKLF.
Clarifying this, Manei Thangja secy Information and publicity of Kuki Welfare Association Chandel during the press conference held this afternoon at New Checkon Imphal mentioned that the recent publications claimed by the one of the outfit Kuki National Liberation Front (KNLF) that the villagers at Khengjoi Block and Sajik Tampak were fled their villagers following the impositions of household taxes by the UKLF, was totally basesless and charged that the statement of the KNLF signed by its publicity secretary was an attempt to foiled the established understanding between the government and UKLF authorities in their Suspension of Operation.
She further mentioned that, there was no under ground named Kuki National Liberation Front recorgnised by the Kukis in the state and the association has also clear kinew that the person undersigned in the recent press statement of KNLF Lunmintang is a sub-deputy collector of the Kuki National Army (KNA) and he was using the name of KNLF for accusing the UKLF as part of their rivalry revenge, she added.
The spokepersons of the assocaition also further mentioned that, the oufit UKLF had never committed any forms of tax collections to their fellow people and there was no instances of collecting the land patas from the villagers for driving the house taxes from the kuki people into th very areas, but there were intances of disecting the S Moljon village and included into their dominated village Chabungphai village recently.
She also critised the motives of the KNA to disintegrate the community villages of kuki inhabitants by sending their intruders by naming KNLF, Pakan Army and Telsing Liberation Army and such motive of KNA will certainly created major hindrnace to the on going SoO with the government and other Kuki outfits in the state and appealed to avidsuch practices of KNA in the interest of the Kuki communities of the state, she added.
Clarifying this, Manei Thangja secy Information and publicity of Kuki Welfare Association Chandel during the press conference held this afternoon at New Checkon Imphal mentioned that the recent publications claimed by the one of the outfit Kuki National Liberation Front (KNLF) that the villagers at Khengjoi Block and Sajik Tampak were fled their villagers following the impositions of household taxes by the UKLF, was totally basesless and charged that the statement of the KNLF signed by its publicity secretary was an attempt to foiled the established understanding between the government and UKLF authorities in their Suspension of Operation.
She further mentioned that, there was no under ground named Kuki National Liberation Front recorgnised by the Kukis in the state and the association has also clear kinew that the person undersigned in the recent press statement of KNLF Lunmintang is a sub-deputy collector of the Kuki National Army (KNA) and he was using the name of KNLF for accusing the UKLF as part of their rivalry revenge, she added.
The spokepersons of the assocaition also further mentioned that, the oufit UKLF had never committed any forms of tax collections to their fellow people and there was no instances of collecting the land patas from the villagers for driving the house taxes from the kuki people into th very areas, but there were intances of disecting the S Moljon village and included into their dominated village Chabungphai village recently.
She also critised the motives of the KNA to disintegrate the community villages of kuki inhabitants by sending their intruders by naming KNLF, Pakan Army and Telsing Liberation Army and such motive of KNA will certainly created major hindrnace to the on going SoO with the government and other Kuki outfits in the state and appealed to avidsuch practices of KNA in the interest of the Kuki communities of the state, she added.
Free software movement launched with grand show
IMPHAL, Jul 05: FOSS 2009, the mega IT Talent Search and LINUX or Free and Open Source Software gathering organized by Linux Manipur, in association with Department of Computer Science, Manipur University (MU) concluded today with more than 300 students and teachers participating from various school across the state including from Arunachal Pradesh and the day began with IT Talent Search examination.
The show was held at Don Bosco School, Chingmeirong and nine children from all nine districts of the state lighted the ceremonial lamp before beginning of the second session.
Roger Ahongshangbam talked about Free and Open Source Software (FOSS). And it was followed by encouraging speeches by O. Ibomcha, the Head of Department, Computer Science Manipur University, Father PX Francis, Principal of Don Bosco School, S. Tejmani, Reader, Manipur University Computer Science Department and Deepak Shijagurumayum the volunteer of Linux Manipur talked about Linux Manipur and its vision.
Father Francis who feel wonderful to see all the excitement amongst the students around FOSS 2009 believe that the FOSS IT talent search will go a long way in creating a benchmark in the growth of IT in the state of Manipur.
In this computer age everybody should know how to operate a computer said Vitoo Oinam who is pursuing his 10th standard from St. Joseph School a participant of today’s talent search.
While K. Hemabati of Moirang and Heman Kavita of Ningthoukhong said “We aspire to become software engineers and came to give the test. We did not expect the seminars and talks would be there, but we are so happy to attend the seminars from which we learn lots. The question aren’t tough and aren’t easy too but it was moderate. So, we want this event to take place every year.”
Rajkumar Panthoiren who also participated in today’s talent search also maintained the seminar has given more awareness about Linux.
FOSS 2009 showcased and demonstrated Linux installation, conducted technical talks of Linux, video clips of interviews of the legends and pioneers of FOSS and technical quiz. Students from Bishnupur, Imphal East and West, Senapati, Tamenglong, Thoubal, Ukhrul, Chandel and Churachandpur participated in the event.
Having successfully organized two chapters of FOSS in the last two years and seeing the overwhelming response not just from the students and their parents, but also from members, inspired individuals who have come forward with donations, business houses that have supported the event in the last two chapters. We are also determining to bring another chapter of FOSS to the people who matter and the realization that there can be no greater joy than assisting and supporting those who needs exposure to IT and FOSS said S. Deepak a volunteer of Linux Manipur who highlighted about Linux Manipur and its vision.
He further noted that Linux Manipur is a virtual organization, whose primary aims is to create and spread awareness for Linux or FOSS in Manipur and the North East. It focuses and seeks to help and guide the students and computer users, share domain knowledge, discuss technical issues etc.
The show was held at Don Bosco School, Chingmeirong and nine children from all nine districts of the state lighted the ceremonial lamp before beginning of the second session.
Roger Ahongshangbam talked about Free and Open Source Software (FOSS). And it was followed by encouraging speeches by O. Ibomcha, the Head of Department, Computer Science Manipur University, Father PX Francis, Principal of Don Bosco School, S. Tejmani, Reader, Manipur University Computer Science Department and Deepak Shijagurumayum the volunteer of Linux Manipur talked about Linux Manipur and its vision.
Father Francis who feel wonderful to see all the excitement amongst the students around FOSS 2009 believe that the FOSS IT talent search will go a long way in creating a benchmark in the growth of IT in the state of Manipur.
In this computer age everybody should know how to operate a computer said Vitoo Oinam who is pursuing his 10th standard from St. Joseph School a participant of today’s talent search.
While K. Hemabati of Moirang and Heman Kavita of Ningthoukhong said “We aspire to become software engineers and came to give the test. We did not expect the seminars and talks would be there, but we are so happy to attend the seminars from which we learn lots. The question aren’t tough and aren’t easy too but it was moderate. So, we want this event to take place every year.”
Rajkumar Panthoiren who also participated in today’s talent search also maintained the seminar has given more awareness about Linux.
FOSS 2009 showcased and demonstrated Linux installation, conducted technical talks of Linux, video clips of interviews of the legends and pioneers of FOSS and technical quiz. Students from Bishnupur, Imphal East and West, Senapati, Tamenglong, Thoubal, Ukhrul, Chandel and Churachandpur participated in the event.
Having successfully organized two chapters of FOSS in the last two years and seeing the overwhelming response not just from the students and their parents, but also from members, inspired individuals who have come forward with donations, business houses that have supported the event in the last two chapters. We are also determining to bring another chapter of FOSS to the people who matter and the realization that there can be no greater joy than assisting and supporting those who needs exposure to IT and FOSS said S. Deepak a volunteer of Linux Manipur who highlighted about Linux Manipur and its vision.
He further noted that Linux Manipur is a virtual organization, whose primary aims is to create and spread awareness for Linux or FOSS in Manipur and the North East. It focuses and seeks to help and guide the students and computer users, share domain knowledge, discuss technical issues etc.
Quraishi reviews poll preparations in Manipur
Imphal, Apr 10 : Election Commissioner Dr S Y Quraishi arrived here today to oversee poll preparedness in view of the coming Lok Sabha elections.
The Election Commissioner discussed issues related to poll preparedness, communication plans, vulnerabilities mapping, use of helicopters for airlifting, EVMs and security arrangement.
Dr Quraishi made it clear that the candidates should follow the model code of conduct and that actions will be taken against those violating the code.
”The election office will be using helicopters specially in the hill areas of Ukhrul, Tamenglong, Chandel, Churachandpur, Senapati districts.
”About 20,000 state security personnel and 65 companies of Central Paramilitary Forces (CPMF) will be deployed on election duty,” he said, adding that security arrangements for the polls had been satisfactory.
The Inner Manipur has 32 Assembly segments with 970 polling stations.
The Assembly segment having highest number of electors is Moirang with 32,699 voters, while the one with lowest numbers of electors is Thanga with 19,842 voters.
In Inner Manipur, a total of 8,26,539 will exercise their franchise.
In Outer Manipur (ST) Parliamentary constituency there are 28 Assembly segments and 1,223 polling stations.
The Assembly Segment having highest number of electors is Mao with 49,632 voters and the one with lowest number of electors is Tipaimukh (ST) with 17,527 voters.
The total number of voters is 9,09,332 .
The Election Commissioner discussed issues related to poll preparedness, communication plans, vulnerabilities mapping, use of helicopters for airlifting, EVMs and security arrangement.
Dr Quraishi made it clear that the candidates should follow the model code of conduct and that actions will be taken against those violating the code.
”The election office will be using helicopters specially in the hill areas of Ukhrul, Tamenglong, Chandel, Churachandpur, Senapati districts.
”About 20,000 state security personnel and 65 companies of Central Paramilitary Forces (CPMF) will be deployed on election duty,” he said, adding that security arrangements for the polls had been satisfactory.
The Inner Manipur has 32 Assembly segments with 970 polling stations.
The Assembly segment having highest number of electors is Moirang with 32,699 voters, while the one with lowest numbers of electors is Thanga with 19,842 voters.
In Inner Manipur, a total of 8,26,539 will exercise their franchise.
In Outer Manipur (ST) Parliamentary constituency there are 28 Assembly segments and 1,223 polling stations.
The Assembly Segment having highest number of electors is Mao with 49,632 voters and the one with lowest number of electors is Tipaimukh (ST) with 17,527 voters.
The total number of voters is 9,09,332 .
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