Imphal Times Supplementary issue 2 Editorial BRICS film festival- A new hope for BRICS nations Imphal,Saturday, September 10, 2016 By : Pradeep Sardana Films but unlike other Festivals, it Leningrad too gave a stunning Tolstoy and who Recently concluded first BRICS also included the special events performance, which mesmerized never met each other but during film festival which was held in on craft & sculpture, cultural the viewers during a special the last year of Tolstoy’s life, there New Delhi in the run up the to the presentation and even cuisines of cultural evening on the second were series of letters exchanged Changed profiles BRICS summit to be held in Goa BRICS nations. This peculiarity day of the Festival. Besides this, between them. The film is based The muffled whispers of rumors regarding the desertions and next month, has left a very gives it a special place amongst the cultural program by MBZ on this correspondence and defections of many prominent and battle-weary politicians of positive impact amongst the film other Festivals held world over. music production from South covers philosophical, religious the state that has been doing the rounds in various social circles critique and film lovers’ With this film festival, these Africa was also superb. All these and political issues. for a while now has been proving to be right so far, and with it, community. The success of the countries would be connected, cultural events were greatly During Film festival, Minister of the perception of the general public of politicians being Festival can be gauged from the not only at the level of appreciated by the art critiques. State for Information & opportunists and unscrupulous profit-seekers are steadily on the fact that from this year onwards, Governments, but also at the level Organized in New Delhi’s Sirifort Broadcasting, Col. Rajyavardhan rise. That the upcoming general election which is just round the a specially curated BRICS section of common people who will get Auditorium, from 2nd to 6th Rathore informed, that India has corner is expected to hold more drama and throw up surprising would form part of the India the opportunity to know and September, BRICS Film Fest was already signed co -production results has been a foregone conclusion. The wind of political International Film Festival which appreciate each other’s cinema, art successful in capturing the agreements with two of the change that swept the country when was chosen would become a regular feature in and culture. It will also create attention and appreciation of the member nations - Brazil and China. to lead the country by an overwhelming majority two years ago the future editions of IFFI. awareness about each others’ common people who gathered in At the closing ceremony, reflects the yearning of the people for a change and the rising Participants from all the five strengths in these fields which large numbers to watch the Films Information & Broadcasting aspiration for action which was sorely lacking during the Congress BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, can be shared for further and cultural performances. In this Minister M Venkaiyah Naidu administration when endless rounds discussions, deliberations India, China and South Africa) enhancing our gains through such 5-day festival, total 20 films were informed that to promote India as and planning led to frustrations and disillusionment in the who came together for the exchanges. in competition category, which filming destination the country. That the national decision was in large part due to Festival were very upbeat at its It may not be out of place to comprised of four Films from each Government has been actively Narendra Modi’s personal charisma and decisive personality was success and also about the future mention here that BRICS Film member nation. Apart from this, considering signing co- never in doubt, and his hold on the nation has not wavered possibilities; it might open up for Festival is the brain child of our the festival showcased 17 short production agreements with much. Cut to our present state- in stark contrast to the general forging the long-term alliances to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He films, which were made by Cinema Russia and South Africa, taking feeling of positivity and elsewhere in the country, Manipur is enhance mutual cooperation had proposed this unique idea of Students of India and Russia. the process forward of having reeling under waves of discontent and agitations, and the society amongst the participating nations organizing BRICS film fest, at last Winner of Best Feature film award signed similar agreements with is feeling hemmed in from all quarters for issues as diverse as in the field of films, art and culture. year’s BRICS summit at Ufa in for Kannada film ‘Thithi’, Raam Brazil and China. those concerning communal identity, reservations of benefits, A jury member of the BRICS Fest Russia. This ideas was Reddy told this author after the Critics are rightly optimistic about implementation of welfare schemes just to name a few. Right and Filmmaker from South Africa, immediately accepted by all the function, “I was not expecting that BRICS Film Fest as population of now, the mood of the state is one of uncertainty, and an all- Xoliswa Sithole was visibly participants and that is how we our film ‘Thithi’ will win Best BRICS nations comprises of 43% pervading feeling of suspicion and distrust has crept in. The impressed by the format of the got the opportunity to hold the Feature Film Award in BRICS, of world population and all five indifferent conduct of the state government bordering on an Festival when she said, “I have first Film Festival in the run up to because China too had very nations are making rapid economic audacious display of reckless power-trip has made matters no doubt that in 15 years time, the the 8th BRICS Summit schedule to beautiful films in this competition. progress. With this, BRICS worse, and the image of the ruling party considered the safest BRICS will be at a place where take place on October 15-16 in Goa. But this is really nice moment for nations will get giant market not bet to maintain stability till very recently have taken a heavy everyone will be aiming for”. It has been decided that BRICS me that our film has been highly just for their films, but for their beating. To state that the Ibobi led congress party is floundering Critics, after seeing the structure Film Festival will be organized by acclaimed by the audience and the culture, craft and cuisines as well. would not be way off the mark despite the strong show of and format of the Festival, are one of its five member nations jury.” If BRICS nations will start co- normalcy and declarations of improvements in various fields. confident that BRICS Film every year, thus every nation will Additionally, a Russian film titled producing the films on big canvas, What is of growing concern for the general public is the fact Festival would certainly gain get the chance of organizing it ‘Leo Tolstoy and Mahatma it would change the current that the tried and tested politicians, a number of them still credence amongst the after 5 years. The second BRICS Gandhi’ made waves during the scenario of world cinema. holding their elected positions have been found wanting in the international film-lovers and film- Film Fest will be organized, in Festival because of the fresh During the Film festival, everyone deliverance of their duties, and their increasing defections from makers and would soon be Chengdu, China next year. treatment given by its Directors focused on the co-production the ruling party have signaled the deteriorating confidence and counted as one of the top Film However Chengdu city has Anna Evtushenko and Dr Galina concept to be worked upon, so trust in the continued role of the ruling party in the governance events held at international level.. already grabbed the attention of Evtushenko. This Film was not the that BRICS Film Fest would be able of the state. There is also the ever-present niggling doubt about The format of the BRICS Fest is people in First BRICS Film Fest part of competition but still keenly to grow in its significance, and the role of these defectors or deserters in the coming days. vastly different from the rest of itself, with its spectacular cultural watched and appreciated by large would quickly generate good Their motives are clear for everyone to see. It would indeed be the national and international film programme at closing ceremony number of people. The film is commercial results as well. Also, interesting to wait and watch if the wolves in sheep’s clothing festivals. The best part of this presented by Chengdu Performing based on the correspondence this is likely to increase the tourism can still manage to convince the disgruntled public about their Festival is that it did not confine Arts Theatre. Among other between the two great spiritual amongst the BRICS nations. expressed earnestness to continue serving the interests of the itself with the showcasing of Cultural Programmes, Theatre teachers of the humanity; Leo (Courtesy PIB Feature) public. This event will also serve as a litmus test for the public who appears to have been jolted out of collective complacency National & International News and social inactivity which for long has been abused by the unscrupulous lot employing money and muscle to have their ruthless self-profiteering ways. Cabinet approves creation of GST Council PTI The Cabinet “approved setting up implementation of GST are being amended Constitution, GST Document Lost New Delhi, Sep 12: The Cabinet of GST Council and setting up its taken ahead of the schedule so far.” Council Secretariat will have its I, the undersigned, have lost my marksheet and Certificate for Class -X today approved setting up of the Secretariat,” an official statement “The Cabinet also decided to office at New Delhi. examnination bearing Roll No. 20156 of 2011 conducted by the Board of Secondary Education Manipur (BOSEM) on the way between Kongba to GST Council, which will decide on said here. provide for adequate funds for Revenue Secretary will be the ex- Singjamei on 25/7/2016. the rate of tax under the new The Council will hold its first meeting the recurring and non- officio Secretary to the GST Finders are requested to kindly hand over it to the undersigned. Goods and Services Tax (GST) meeting on September 22 and 23, recurring expenses of the GST Council, which will have Sd/- regime, likely to kick in from April it added. Council Secretariat, the entire cost Chairperson, Central Board of P. Ngoubichou Devi 1, 2017. It will make recommendations on for which shall be borne by the Excise and Customs (CBEC) as a The GST Council will consist of important issues related to GST, Central Government. The GST permanent invitee (non-voting). MANIPUR LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY Union Finance Minister, Minister including items and rates. Its Council Secretariat shall be Also, a post of Additional SECRETARIAT of State in charge of Revenue secretariat costs will be borne by manned by officers taken on Secretary to the GST Council in the Department and state finance the central government. deputation from both the Central GST Council Secretariat and four NOTIFICATION ministers, government’s official GST implementation steps are and State Governments,” the posts of Commissioner in the GST Imphal, the 8th September, 2016 spokesperson tweeted after the ahead of schedule so far, the statement said. Council Secretariat (at the level of Cabinet meeting headed by Prime government said. “The steps While the GST Council will be Joint Secretary to the Government No.1/1(6)/2012-LA(E): It is hereby informed that the date for interview Minister Narendra Modi. required in the direction of created as per Article 279A of the of India) will be created. (Viva Voce) for direct recruitment to the post of Reporter Grade – III earlier postponed indefinitely has been re-scheduled on 14-09-2016 Saudi air defence (Wednesday) at 11.00am in the Office Chamber of the Secretary, Manipur shoots down missile One more militant killed in Poonch gunfight Legislative Assembly Secretariat. Jammu, Sept. 12: One more the mini-secretariat building near searches in the building in Poonch All the candidates who have already appeared for speed/short hand fired from Yemen militant was killed by security the 93 Brigade Headquarters in town, security forces found the test are, hereby, informed to appear the said interview (viva-voce) on Riyadh, Sep 12: The Saudi-led military forces in the ongoing gunfight at Poonch town. body of a militant, taking the toll the date, time and place mentioned above and bring their relevant coalition in Yemen says Saudi air With this the number of militants of killed militants since Sunday to documents/testimonials/admit cards for the same. defence forces have shot down a Normal life remains killed in the operation that started four. Time of Reporting : 10.30 am ballistic missile fired at the kingdom paralysed in on Sunday morning has risen to “The building and adjacent areas Sd/- from Yemen. four. were surrounded and exchange of (G. Tapankumar Sharma) A statement issued by the coalition Kashmir on Eid eve A senior police official said the fire was continuing between the Deputy Secretary (Admn), says the missile targeted the gunfight erupted again at the security forces and some IT/Bill/11/09/2016 PTI Manipur Legislative Assembly southwestern city of Khamis Mushait Srinagar, Sep 12: Normal life under-construction mini- surviving militants still holed up but was intercepted before dawn remained affected for the 66th secretariat building after in the building,” the official said. WHENEVER YOU SEE CONSONSONSTRTRTRUUUCTION AND MINING today. It says the coalition air force consecutive day on Monday in remaining militants, one or two in The victims comprised three EQUIPMENTS, JUST THINK OF US struck the missile’s launching pad area. violence-hit Kashmir, where number, opened fire on security militants and a policeman, while A SOLUTION FOR EVERY CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT No damage or casualties were authorities imposed restrictions on personnel who were sanitising the five others — a police official, a reported. the movement and assembly of area early on Monday morning. civilian and three soldiers — were The Saudi-led coalition backs people in some areas on the eve of The police official said while injured during Sunday’s Yemen’s internationally recognised Eid-ul-Azha Restrictions have been carrying out room-to-room operation. With agencies inputs government of President Abed Rabbo imposed in some of the towns in Mansour Hadi against the country’s Kashmir as well as in three police Shite rebels known Houthis and their station areas of Srinagar, a police Petrol bomb attack on Hindu allies, former President Ali Abdullah official said here He said restrictions AAAutututomobile Engineering Worororkkks-1s-1s-1 Saleh’s loyalists. The rebels, who have been imposed in the towns of Munnani leader’s house R K WORKORKORKSHOP control Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, are Ganderbal, Kupwara, Baramulla, PTI tomorrow. New Checkon RRon oadoadoad, PurPur, ana Rajbari known to have seized a stockpile of Budgam, Shopian, Kulgam, , Sept 12: A petrol bomb The Hindu Munnani along with Imphal East, Soviet-era Scud missiles. Pulwama and Anantnag. was hurled at the house of a Hindu Tirupur Industrial Protection Manipur - 795 001 Munnani leader by some miscreants Committee, of which Shanugham is in the wee hours today in a member, appealed to the traders AFTER SALES SERVICE TO Document Lost ALL KINDS OF SPARE YOUR SATISFACTION neighbouring Tirupur, causing and establishments to support to I, the undersigned, have lost my Admit Card, Certificate and marksheet PARTS AVAILABLE damage to the building, police said. shutdown. for Class -X examnination bearing Roll No. 3141975 of 2013 conducted by the The attack was carried out on the The attack comes a day after a Authorised dealer BEML Limited Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and Admit Card and Marksheet (A Government of India Mini Ratna Company under Ministry of Defence) for Class XII examination bearing Roll No. 3635327 of 2016 conducted by house of Hindu Munnani’s Tirupur similar incident on the house of a CBSE on the way between Kongba to Irilbung on 15/5/2016. treasurer, Shanmugam at around 2 Hindu Munnani leader in Finders are requested to kindly hand over it to the undersigned. AM. The portico of house suffered district. Letters, Feedback and Suggestions to ‘Imphal Times’ Sd/- some damage in the incident, they Three unexploded crude petrol can be sent to our e-mail : [email protected]. Kharibam Rija Meitei said. bombs were reportedly found at a For advertisement kindy contact: - S/o Kh. Ibomcha Meitei Protesting the attack, the outfit has divisional functionary’s house in 0385-2452159 (O) Kongba Uchekon Khunou Dam called for a bandh in Tirupur Vellore yesterday.

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