Imphal Times Supplementary issue Page 2 Editorial Youth Congress staged protest on LPG price hike in Monday, February 17 , 2020 Thoubal district IT News UPA-era picture of the saffron the tune of Rs 149 per cylinder poor mindset of Prime Minister Imphal, Feb 17 party’’s leaders, including Irani, from 12th of February. On one Modi.”The prices of LPG in 2013 Bridging the alienation protesting an increase in prices of hand there is unprecedented crisis have gone up to levels of almost Members of the Youth Congress cooking gas at the time. of unemployment and inflation in the double of it. Pradhanmantri of Heirok AYC and Thoubal DYC The protesters also displayed gas the Country and on the other Ujjal Yojna is also an illusion, to – Modi’s romance with yesterday staged a March protest stove and cylinder at Heirok Bazar hand, Modi Government by spread in public for votes. No Rally starting from Heirok Part II . increasing the prices of LPG poor would be able to afford to Mayai Leikai to Heirok Bazar on The Youth Congress members cylinders have pinched the refill cylinder at this cost. NE states LPG price hike. demanded the hike be rolled back pocket of the people of the And also held a District level rime Minister Narendra Modi led NDA government at The protest was led by IYC and accused the union Country. The price hike was launching of National Register of P present is facing multiple criticisms from many National Secretary Ms Sarifa government of “electrocuting” effected immediately after the Unemployed ( NRU) organized by intellectuals and political parties having different ideology Rahman , Sh Amir Hussain, household budgets held held many declaration of Delhi assembly Heirok AYC in association with President , Manipur Pradesh placards and raised many slogans election results. From the timing Thoubal District Youth Congress particularly in the mainland Hindi belt area. Perhaps he is the Youth Congress, Ng Dilip Kumar against BJP Govt on price hike in of the price hike it is writ evident at Heirok Part II Mayai Leikai to only Prime Minister of the country who received so much Meitei, VP MPYC, Sh N LPG . that the price hike is unleashed highlight the issue of rising criticism from people of the mainland states. Mahananda Singh, General IYC national Secretary Sarifa as revenge against BJP’s crushing unemployment in and also After India became a republic in 1950, criticism and anger Secretary MPYC , Shri The Ranjan Rahman said that increasing Rs 149 defeat in the assembly elections. to give a voices to the plight of to almost all the Prime Ministers until the Narendra Modi led Singh, President Heirok BCC and is “unethical” Amir Hussain, President Manipur Young IIndians . government replaced the regime in 2014 were from states like N Dilip Singh , President , Heirok “The current government has PYC added that BJP is trying to The District level of NRU was Jammu and Kashmir, Manipur, Nagaland, Assam, and AYC increased the price of LPG. This will take revenge for the defeat in the launched by IYC National Meghalaya. No Prime Minister who had ruled the nation had The protesters demanded that the directly affect the lower section of Delhi assembly polls. Just Secretary Ms Sarifa Rahman , Sh ever taken the issues in these states before 2014. Perhaps it government should rollback the the society. This has to be taken because people did not vote in Amir Hussain, President , Manipur will be no wrong to say that Narendra Modi is the one and only LPG cylinder price hike. back,” Sarifa Rahman said. BJP’s favour, they are punishing Pradesh Youth Congress, Ng Dilip Prime Minister of the country who felt that a strong India need Congress leader Rahul Gandhi had State-owned oil marketing them by increasing the LPG price. Kumar Meitei, VP MPYC, Sh N on Thursday taken a dig at the BJP companies increased the prices of This decision is cruel and harsh Mahananda Singh, General to make the people of the North-Eastern states of India as over the price hike by tweeting a non-subsidised LPG cylinders to against poor and also shows anti Secretary MPYC , Shri The Ranjan citizens of an integral part of India. There may be differences Singh, President Heirok BCC and of opinions among the people in the way that BJP led government N Dilip Singh , President , Heirok under Narendra Modi work out to make sure that people of AYC Manipur, Nagaland, and Assam abrogated the idea of alienation. Assam Rifles celebrates Luira Phanit and But the kind initiative towards North-Eastern states indicated Modi led NDA government’s romance with this part of the organises community service Govt sets up country which was later joined in the Indian Union. And for that Modi government understand that a permanent solution with armed rebel groups waging war against the government of India teams to demanding restoration of its sovereignty is a major task needed. It may be perhaps for this reason that the Modi government examine had started discussing bringing peace through dialogue with the armed rebel group of the region. Picking up Chief Minister of villages Mizoram Zoram Thanga, a one time leader of the armed rebel group the MNF, which have years of experience is perhaps the bordering right choice. And many including journalists, scholars, political analysts, etc. appreciated terming Zoram Thanga as the only person who is qualified for such a negotiation. Nepal for The period from 1950 to 1970 was different. There were full of frustration among various learned youths of the region. novel The period from the 1970s to 1980 was also different. North- Eastern states particularly the state of Manipur face the worst coronavirus time. Civilians faced the most inconvenient time as the then IT News related to Handball, Volleyball, etc A blood donation camp was also government of India utilized their military might in the name of Imphal, Feb 17 to the youth of the village in order organised by District Hospital, suppressing the armed rebel groups. Controversial AFSPA, that to promote sports and fitness under Thoubal and Krisnaa Diagnostic, infection empowered the Indian military to shoot on mere suspicion which Mantripukhari Battalion of 9 Sector Fit India Movement. Thoubal. The camp received Agency is still on at various part of NE states still angered and aggravated Assam Rifles under the aegis HQ On the other hand, Thoubal overwhelming response of locals New Delhi, Feb 17 IGAR (South) celebrated Luira Battalion of 9 Sect Assam Rifles and over 50 locals donated blood the feeling of alienation among the people. When the Modi Phanit festival and organised under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) during the camp. The blood donors Union Health Ministry has government talk about one nation, one constitution and one law, Community Service at Riha village, in conjunction with Social were also given Donor Cards after constituted central teams of the people in this part is still not enjoying the kind of freedom Yangangpokpi in Ukhrul District Educational and Cultural donation of blood. The battalion experts for examination of villages provided under the Constitution of India at other part of the yesterday Development Organisation also participated in the Blood bordering Nepal for novel states as AFSPA still enforce in this part and such actions were The festival commenced with (SECDO), Thoubal Khetri Leikai and Donation Camp. coronavirus infection. not enforced at any other state which is even more affected offering of prayers followed by a Kshetri Leikai Women Development The Health Awareness Campaign According to the Ministry, than the state of Manipur due to Maoist and Naxal movement. cultural programme in which various Association organised a Health received an overwhelming response villages bordering Nepal in the It is appreciating that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had traditional songs and dance were Awareness Campaign at Thoubal from the local populace and over states of Uttarakhand, Uttar shown his government desire of bringing an end to the rebel performed by the locals. During the Khetri Leikai yesterday 175 locals patients benefitted from Pradesh, Bihar, Sikkim and West movement, but how could it be when nothing that could be trusted event, interaction with locals was The event commenced with an the camp. All the attendees Bengal will be inspected by central by the rebel group has been taken up. Zoram Thanga may have also carried out with an aim to informative lecture on importance of conveyed their heartfelt gratitude teams for community-level familiarise and orient troops with the blood donation, health hygiene and to Social Educational and Cultural Information Education had full of experiences but a peace initiative for Manipur, in locals customs and traditions. sanitation by the Regimental Medical Development Organisation Communication activities for particular, needs another mechanism. Locals also willingly shared their Officer (RMO) which was followed (SECDO), Thoubal Khetri Leikai, novel coronavirus. Series of meetings, seminars, workshops need to be various issues of concern with the by medical checkup of local by the Kshetri Leikai Women Five separate teams of doctors conducted to find a way for the roads ahead by inviting all troops of the battalion. battalion medical team. The medical Development Association and from the National Centre for sections of people. It will be the peoples appealed that the rebel In addition, a sports equipments team provided consultation on Assam Rifles for facilitating the Disease Control, Safdarjung groups will only respond positively. The context of Manipur is distribution ceremony was also various diseases, health related outreach of the medical facilities Hospital, Dr Ram Manohar Lohia different, it cannot be treated similarly to NSCN-IM, MNF or organised in which the battalion issues and distributed free medicines and requested for more such camps Hospital among others have been the Bodo rebel which recently signed an agreement with the distributed sports equipments to the needy patients. in the future as well. set up. government to join the mainstream. This could have been done easily if the current situations of anguished among the scholars have been sorted out by Celebrities glitter Annuals celebration of Children Welfare prog. streamlining the Manipur University. Narendra Modi’s love and admiration to Manipur and NE states will be acknowledged IT News Film actor said that but you should live a disciplined incredible success in the last 40 odd by all if he interferes the serious wrongs that have been going , Feb 16 the students though their play life. “You are fortunate that you are years. The education is inseparable on at Manipur University. communicated that the temples/ learning in this institute”. part of life. As such parents should Everyone knows education is the backbone of the society Karisma Kapoor, Sunil Shetty, mosques may be different in form, Chunky Pandey said that no doubt educate their children. Usually the and the society moves towards the direction with the kind of Sonali Bendre, Aditya Pancholi, but the good work ultimately reaches that the education is important, but children pick up what they see. If wisdom that gets through education. Manipur University is an Chunky Pandey and others add to only one almighty. After I watched with that sports activities are also the parents behave well with asset of the country that may help solving complex social issues glitter to the annual day celebration the play, I thought that as If I am essential. You are lucky to get all neighbours, it will also inspire of Children Welfare Centre High watching a reality show. I the facilities under one roof. After I children to behave well”. as the instiitution is the temple of education for a better society. School and Clara’s College of congratulate this institute on reached here, I felt that as if I am Actress Karisma Kapoor ” To Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s romance with the state Commerce. completion of 39 years and thank attending a film fare award function. become successful in life you of Manipur will not be completed had he not taken up any The 39 th annual day of Ajay Kaul for guiding students I thank Principal Ajay Kaul who has should concentrate on the field in measures to heal the wound that the University is suffering the Children Welfare Centre High towards progressive path. vowed to educate children of the which you have utmost interest. Do now. It would be not a goodd memory of the next genration to School and Clara’s College of Film and TV actress Divya entire country. not choose a career under the family remember Prime Minister Narendra Modi by the future Commerce was celebrated with Shetty said that today we have to Sonali Bendre said ”You can pressure or just to fulfil traditional generation to be a Prime Minister who had left the ails in pomp and gaiety. He program began become strong not only physically achieve dizzy heights through aspirations. I did not become Manipur University by placing the univsersity under an with lighting of traditional lamp at but also mentally. We don’t teach knowledge, which no one can actress due to my family administrator for over two year. Perhaps the longest ever the hands of chief guests and children, in fact we get to learn a lot snatch from you. Money comes background, but because I was interim VC appointed across the country.. Principal of the College Ajay Kaul. from the children. The parents should and goes. But the knowledge is interested in film career. The students presented a colourful develop ethical standards among such a capital which is useful and Film actor and comedian Krishna dance compelling spectators to tap their children. will always remain with you. After Abhishek said “ A study is essential their feet and gyrate. Many film and Hollywood, actor and watching students’ performance, to enter any field. Its not that Letters, Feedback and Suggestions to ‘Imphal Times’ TV actors and actresses were wrestler Dalip Singh Rana memories of my college days were education is not required to become can be sent to our e-mail : [email protected]. present. The meritorious students (Khali) said that discipline is revived. I thank the choreographer an actor. 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