Evening daily Times Regd.No. MANENG /2013/51092 Volume 7, Issue 562, Wednesday, March 24, 2021 Maliyapham Palcha kumsing 3418 Rs.2/- Nobody should misuse freedom of On lockdown anniversary, records expression: Chief Minister over 47K new Covid-19 infections IT News IT Correspondent days, , Punjab, eryone above the age of 45 Imphal, Mar 24: Mumbai/New , Mar 24: , Gujarat, years can get themselves vac- Chhattisgarh and Tamil Nadu cinated from April 1, 2021 on- Chief Minister N. Biren While the first anniversary reported a surge in the number wards, India crossed a signifi- Singh has said that even of a nation-wide lock down of Covid-19 cases. These states cant milestone in the fight though Article 19 of the Con- (phase I March 25, 2020 –April together account for 80.90 per against Covid-19 when cumu- stitution guarantees Freedom 14,2020) is falling on Thursday, cent of the new cases, accord- lative number of vaccine doses of Speech and Expression to India recorded 47,262 new cases ing to the ministry. crossed five crore. These in- every citizen of the country, of the coronavirus disease in a India’s total active caseload clude 79,03,068 healthcare work- nobody should misuse it. He timespan of 24 hours, taking the is rising after touching its low- ers (HCWs) who have taken the was speaking as the chief nationwide tally to 11,734,058, est mark in mid-February. On 1st dose and 50,09,252 HCWs guest at the inauguration as per the Union health minis- Wednesday morning it stood at who have taken the 2nd dose, function of a Multipurpose try update on Wednesday 23,080. Maharashtra reported 83,33,713 frontline workers Hall at Laipham Khunou morning. 30,535 new coronavirus infec- (FLWs) (1st dose), 30,60,060 Mitong Lampak in Imphal The country also recorded tions in the past 24 hours, which FLWs (2nd dose), 2,12,03,700 East District today. 275 related fatalities, its highest could send the country’s over- beneficiaries more than 60 years N. Biren Singh said that one-day toll this year. The fa- all cases to nearly four-month old and 45,65,369 beneficiaries Clause 2 of the Article per- tality count pushed the death high. aged 45 and above with specific mits the State to impose rea- toll up to 1,60,441, the ministry While the government on co-morbidities. sonable restrictions on the with decency and disciple to had lost their lives at young take their chosen professions data showed. In the last few Tuesday announced that ev- contd. on page 4 exercise of the right if any- elders and fellow people, the age in the State due to drug seriously and they must not body breaches decency and Chief Minister said that deg- abuse and excessive use of in- take their duties for granted. morality, and in the interests radation of decency, moral- toxicants, the Chief Minister Nobody should work to pass Minister Awangbow distributes forestry of the sovereignty and integ- ity and discipline is quite expressed concern that the time but to work diligently for rity of India, the security of visible among the youth. He number of young widows is the collective betterment of the the State, public order, etc. said that that State alarmingly increasing in the State, he said. equipments, modern gadgets The law would automatically Government’s active efforts State. As such, people need to Imphal East Adhyaksha P. IT News to various divisions/beat offices Project. The unmanned aerial take its own course if any- towards popularizing Thang- join hands to fight drugs and Bimola, Laipham Khunou Zilla Imphal, Mar 24: of the department. The printers vehicle/drones will be utilized for body violates it, the Chief Ta and encourage the youth intoxicants to save the State Parishad Member L. Olendro will be utilized in printing of Online tracking wildfires, counting wild- Minister said. to practice it is an earnest from further deterioration, he and Laipham Khunou Gram As part of the modernization Transit Passes for transportation life, mapping plants, guarding for- Maintaining that the cur- effort to instill them discipline observed. Panchayat Pradhan L. Phiroja initiative of forest department, of forest produces. Awangbow ests among others. rent generation is probably in their minds. The Chief Minister also also attended the function as distribution program of forestry Newmai also distributed twenty Under National Bamboo losing the sense of talking Stating that many people said that everybody should dignitaries. equipments and modern gadgets nine computers to For- Mission, four entrepreneurs of was held at Forest Head Office, est Training School for imparting the State selected by a committee Sanjenthong in Imphal today. computer knowledge to frontline of officers from Handloom & Congress submits Forest and Environment Minis- field staff and other department Handicraft department, Com- ‘Subedar Hemchand of died in ter Awangbow Newmai handed officials. Four unmanned aerial merce & Industries, MSME-DI memorandum to over the equipments and gad- vehicle/drones were also handed Imphal and DC Handicrafts, Min- President gets’ in the presence of officials over to , Ukrul Chandel istry of Textiles, Government of 1881 and not in 1891’ and staff of the forest department and Forest Divisions un- India, Imphal were also provided IT News English Translation which the correct English translation IT News as well as selected beneficiaries der CAMPA funding alongwith with a set of modern tools and Imphal, Mar 24: was wrongly translated at his is given below:-”Subedar Imphal, Mar 24: of the State. two bolero vehicles to and equipments to enhance their prod- memorial inside Kangla Fort. Hemchand of 44 Gorkha Rifles Minister Awangbow distrib- Forest Divisions un- uct quality. There is a saying about the The English translation which died on 24th March 1881: Congress leaders of uted forty two computer printers der External Aided Project-KFW contd. on page 4 Gorkhas in the world, “Turn was engraved in marble stone Dafla, Naga, Burma, Chin Hill Manipur led by AICC in- any pages of the History, you few decades/years ago reads, expedition. He was 49 years charge Bhakta Charan Das will find their names among the The memorial of Subedar old’’. ex-MP, Manipur PCC Presi- Bravest of the Brave”. Hemchand of 44th Gurkhas The original write-up is in dent Govindas Konthoujam 40th World Tuberculosis Day at Senapati Today, the 24th March was erected in 1891. It read the Gorkhali language of the and AICC CWC Regular IT News sector for the betterment of mense contribution in the state. 2021, is the 140th death anni- Subedar Hemchand, Lieuten- Gorkhas that came to be Member Gaikhangam called Senapati, Mar 24: people in the state. Recalling his Th. Kirankumar, IAS, Deputy versary of Subedar Hemchand ant Backenbury, one Havildar known as Nepali language af- on the President of India childhood, he said that he has a Commissioner, Senapati in his Singh who died in 1881. other sepoy were killed on ter 1930 with some changes in Ram Nath Kovind at The District Health Society deep admiration of doctors and presidential speech stated that In a statement, the 24th March 1891 in the attempt phonology and honorific sys- Rashtrapati Bhavan, New NTEP Senapati observed the 40th health workers for their immense the main focus in the district to- Manipuri Gorkha Youth Asso- by the British troops to cap- tem . Delhi today and submitted World TB Day today at DRDA services to well being of society. ward the TB elimination is the no- ciation stated that the inscrip- ture Bir Tikendrajit from resi- The association said that memorandum in connection Hall under the theme “The Clock Congratulating on the 40th World tification through blood test, X- tion at the memorial of the dence at Kangla. the English Translation will with the alleged violation of is Ticking”. TB Day he appealed the member Ray detection, writing down the Subedar Hemchand has been The Manipuri Gorkha give a wrong message to the constitutional role of Gover- Losii Dikho, Minister PHED, present to take up active partici- name of person purchasing the wrongly written as 1891. The Youth Association said that future generation and de- nor in matters related to dis- Printing & Stationary speaking in pation from each and every indi- medicine in the Pharmacy and re- association drew the attention the original writings at the manded for correction to keep qualification of 12 MLAs as the Chief Guest speech stated vidual toward in eliminating the porting suspected TB persons to of the government and con- original memorial were written the history straight and cor- Parliamentary Secretaries in that the present State govern- disease. He also applauded the the health workers like ASHA. cern authority regarding the in Gurkhali Language of which rect. Manipur,. ment is emphasizing on the health district health workers for their im- contd. on page 4

COVID Pandemic Impacted Child Psyche, Study Reveals Missing Schools, Facing Financial Crisis among Biggest Stress Factors IT News trauma and other adverse Pandemic: Stressors, Resil- understand their experiences New Delhi, Mar 24: psycho-social impacts in- ience, Support And Adapta- of the pandemic CRY has col- With one in every four child-respondents citing duced by the crisis – and that tion’, conducted jointly by laborated with TISS to con- As the COVID-year comes their anxiety has been com- Child Rights and You (CRY) duct a pan-India study with financial problems to be one of the biggest stress to a full circle since the coun- pounded by the dwindling and The School of Human children across diverse socio- try-wide lockdown announced family economy, prolonged Ecology,Tata Institute of So- economic contexts.The find- factors during the COVID-19 months, reveals a to combat the pandemic on school closure and home con- cial Sciences (TISS), sought to ings of this study throw light recent study conducted by Child Rights and You 24th March last year, a recent finement – is evidently en- understand children and ado- on children’s resilience in the study highlights how the pub- dorsed by the findings of the lescents’ experiences of stress face of this pandemic and the (CRY and Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) lic health crisis has impacted study. during the lockdown months, role of family support in help- children’s psycho-social well- While more than half of the and how they have been cop- ing them build such resil- ings can help organisations Chandigarh, Indore, Pune, of the parents working as being in the intervening children (60per cent) reported ing and showing resilience ience.” and professionals working Siliguri, Darjeeling, Imphal, labourers (52.1 per cent), fol- months. Going by the salient “feeling happy” over the past through this pandemic. Elaborating on the major with children and adolescents, Moreh and Pattan partici- lowed by self-employed per- findings of the study, almost one year; when asked about Commenting on the study, findings of the study, Prof. to plan targeted and respon- pated in the study. sons (25.4 per cents). half the child-respondents what they had missed the most Puja Marwaha, the CEO at CRY Shalini Bharat, the Vice Chan- sive interventions and ser- Almost half the partici- The study is an example of (48.7per cent) reported that since the pandemic began, al- said, “The pandemic has par- cellor of TISS said, “The study vices to mitigate the impact of pants (44 per cent) were within how the civil society can be their daily routine had most an equal percentage of ticularly impacted children highlights the numerous stres- the pandemic and foster well- the age-group of 12 to 14 years, engaged in bringing the “changed a lot”, and a little respondents mentioned and adolescents who are not sors children are encountering being and resilience among followed by 35.9 per cent who voices of children and adoles- less than 50per cent reported “missing going to school” only witnessing the stressors – some on a daily basis – such this vulnerable section of the were within 15 to 17 years, and cents to the forefront. An army of “feeling worried” (41.9per (59.8per cent). Two in every in their families but also expe- as financial stressors, lack of population.” about one-fifth of the children of 39 volunteers associated cent) or “bored” (45.2per five respondents (42.3per riencing serious disruption to play time and peer relation- A total of 821 children – (19.9per cent) within 9 to 11 with CRY reached out to 800+ cent). cent) reportedly missed their schooling, physical ac- ship, access to schools and 470 girls and 351 boys within years. More than half of the children, taking interviews, Even though children were “meeting friends”. tivities and peer bonding pro- schooling. Children from eco- the age-group of 9 to 17 years respondents (65.7 per cent) floating survey forms, collect- not considered to be ‘the face The study, namely “Under- cess. In an attempt to bring the nomically disadvantaged across 13 cities namely Delhi, came from families where the ing collating and coding data of the pandemic’, that they standing Children’s Experi- voices of children and adoles- groups are particularly ad- Mumbai, Bangalore, parents had received little or no for analysis. were extremely vulnerable to ences During the COVID-19 cents to the forefront and to versely impacted. These find- Hyderabad, Kolkata, formal education, and majority contd. on page 4 Imphal Times Page No. 2 Privatization of Nationalized Banks By:Sanjenbam Jugeshwor Singh Asst. Prof. JCRE Global College, Babupara, Imphal

Banks play a very important efficiencies in the banking sec- in the case of nationalized cated institutions rather than by For a little bit more role and are one of the key driv- tor. However this debate is typi- banks, there is a multitude issues commercial banks. These are the The one basic thing that could make much of almost everything much ing forces in our country. Most cally one-sided and does not do that these bank face. First they changes that the Indian banking easier, simpler and smoother, yet seemingly impossible to accomplish is the of us are already accustomed to justice to this complex issue. A are required to operate many un- sector and economy in general act of coming clean. It would indeed take a much greater strength of character their basic functions of receiv- good solution to any problem re- profitable branches in rural and desperately need. to own up to our mistakes and shortcomings, and still greater willpower to ing deposits and providing quires first and foremost that the semi-urban areas in order to All India Nationalized refrain from deliberately committing acts we consciously know is wrong and loans to people. But over the problem is thoroughly analyzed meet the government’s target of Banks Officers Federation false. years banks in India evolved to and the root causes are identi- making banking more accessible (AINBOF) has opposed The few fortunate ones who have the grit and will to transcend these perform functions like providing fied. But the shrill voices that de- to people. Then, they have to privatization of Public Sector urges are acknowledged and respected, even revered. On the other hand, a lockers, insurance, mutual mand privatization of national- content with priority sector Banks as it will lead to increase new breed of “Go-Getters” who would not stop at anything to achieve their funds, transferring funds and ized banks do not explain what lending regulations and welfare in service charges and will take goal is on the rise- the pressures of present day society helping in developing also play a key role for digital the root causes of the current oriented lending regulations. In banking beyond the reach of and pruning such mindset to perfection. payments and transfers. They round of banking sector prob- fact some of the largest bad common man. In a statement, They are the restless, hyperactive and aggressive ones who do not cater also aid the growth of the coun- lems are. They also do not even loans come from priority sector AINBOF said, privatization will to emotions and aesthetics. Modern parents and guardians are increasingly try by absorbing the excess attempt to explain how lending. Workers unions and primarily impact the general urging their wards to adopt the letter approach towards life in order to carve capital from the economy and privatization would put an end to overpaid junior level staff (es- public onlyas the social objec- out a place in the society that invariably results in a level of respect- respect that again is dependent on the earning capacity, the social circle adopted redirecting its use towards pro- those problems. Many of these pecially when compared to pri- tive will be lost in the name of and living status maintained. Increasing compulsions for security in terms duction and growth. However, voices also recommend that the vate sector) are a reality for the profitability. Service charge will of food, shelter and a step towards a more secure future could be the factors every year we see multiple banks Chairperson of nationalized bank nationalized banks as well. be increased and customers who that prompted the collective thinking towards adopting such an attitude getting scammed, failing and should be someone picked from These are systemic issues and are able to bear those charges towards life. But then, does that justify the adage “All is fair and love and eventually RBI and government the private sector. It is claimed need long-term solutions. A only will be serviced. This will war”? Is our life becoming a daily struggle, a battle- if not a war, we are intervening for its rescue. that this too would be able to knee-jerk reactionary take banking beyond the reach destined to wage every single living day of our lives? Where does that These instances have hap- resolve the problems that nation- privatization is not going to re- of common man which was the leave us with any room or opportunity for improvement- not the financial pened ways too many times to alized bank face. However in the solve these problems. Another primary objective of nationaliza- kind, but a more rounded and holistic one as a person? The present recall all of them. Many econo- case of Air India, a similar move point that private sector banks tion, it said. It said, though the developments in the society – particularly that of mindless atrocities and mists have suggested the gov- (of bringing someone from the too suffer from many problems. government’s agenda of lack of considerations that is becoming rampant would be, to a large part, a ernment after viewing public private sector to head the air- The central Bank, RBI has often privatization started way back in spill-off of this new approach towards life. Greed takes precedence over banks with unease to take ac- lines) has not yielded desired re- upbraided many private sector 1991 immediately after liberaliza- everything else, making our lives worse off than when we started. What tion and now the government is sult and has not succeeded in banks for not following norms tion, the trade unions were suc- then could be the panacea for these aberrations that has come to plague our in talks to privatizebanking sec- turning around the airlines and properly. On many occasions cessful in thwarting the ill-con- lives of late? tor. According to a report in the making it profitable. It is gener- even fines and penalties have ceived moves of successive The answer lies within us- common knowledge which just needs to be Economic Times, government’s ally claimed that Air India suffers been imposed on these banks. governments over the past three acknowledged, and more importantly to act on. Putting up a façade of make- think tank, Niti Aayog has kept from a multitude of problems- as In fact nationalized banks have decades and maintaining the believe and a show of benevolence and righteousness will not absolve six public sector banks (PSBs) a government owned entity. It is a far better track record than pri- public sector status. Often many anyone of the crimes and wrongs. that were part of the last round required to operate many unprof- vate sector banks in this regards. private sector banks that came This is of utmost importance for everyone, and more so for those who are of consolidation and State Bank itable flights in order to meet the Thus it would be presumptuous into existence , today only a donning the role of public representatives. Concepts like beauty, peace and of India out of privatization government’s social obligations: to say that merely privatizing na- handful which are promoted by harmony can only be experienced if we can rise above our petty urges and plan. The other five PSBs are there is political interference in tionalized banks will make them the financial houses like ICICI, look at life- that of ourselves and the ones around us in a different and totally new perspective- one that does not have anything to do with wealth, Punjab National Bank, Union of its functioning; workers unions more efficient and profitable. UTI,IDBI, HDFC are surviving power or fame. But how does one explain these “abstract” concepts, even Bank, Canara Bank, Indian exploit the airlines; many work- What is needed is a more and many of the private sector after knowing them to be true, to someone struggling to earn a square meal Bank, and Bank of Baroda. ers especially at lower levels are thoughtful approach. First and entities that commenced their on a daily basis? Aren’t there adequate schemes and programs to alleviate Banking is one of the strategic grossly overpaid and are far less foremost, private sector banks banking operations after 1990 these basic sufferings being borne by a majority of the people in the State? sectors under the new frame- productive than their private should be given the freedom to were either closed or merged. How do these people who are consistently trying to find any menial job just work put up by the government. sector counterparts. Now it is hire and fire workers, especially Former RBI Governor Raghuram to earn enough to eat come to know of these schemes if they are not Under the policy, the govern- easy to see that these problems at lower levels. Individual banks Rajan also viewed that informed, and more importantly, assist them in getting their fair share? Who ment would have limited num- are systemic issues and merely should be given the freedom to privatization alone won’t solve would not want a little extra, even inspite of having more than everything ber of state-owned entities in bringing in one person at the top fix salaries at market rates rather the problems of banking sector they could possibly ever need in life? strategic sectors. cannot resolve these issues. than follow universal govern- and even private lenders are not The best persons to validate this observation will be in the performance Privatization of nationalized Even if the airline is privatized, it ment mandated rates. Secondly, immune to the problem of bad of those in whose hands are the reign of power and affairs of the State. “The banks being touted as a one- may still be subjected to politi- priority sector lending and wel- assets in a slowing economy. earth has enough to satisfy man’s needs but not man’s greed”: Mohondas step solution to the evils of cal interference and workers fare based lending should be Writer can be reached Karamchand Gandhi. NPAs, bad loans and other in- unions’ related issues. Similarly, handled by specialized and dedi- to:[email protected] 24 March 1891 : The Day Manipur Army Defeted The British By: Lt. General (Veteran) L. Nishikanta (LN) Singh, VSM & BAR, President, Manipur Thinkers Forum On 24th March 1891, the Manipur to subdue Manipur with about 400 Army. In subsequent years, the They arrived at Imphal on 22 March the residency in a Manipuri Victory. on them, but they eventually pushed Army was able to defeat the British soldiers but failed, immediately within strength of this Manipur army in- 1891. The Manipuris extended a tra- In the events that followed, the the Manipuris to the bank of the Army who showed a white flag and a week another force of nearly 100 creased to 2,000. British officers were ditional warm welcome. The plan was commissioner with four other officers, River. The British managed requested for negotiation. While we was dispatched to rescue the earlier deputed till 1853. However, the to capture Tikendrajit at a durbar. who went out of the Residency for to cross the river and took defensive the people of Manipur are proud of force. The reason for not sending a Manipuri army continued to grow. There are reports that Tikendrajit, was talks never returned. Reports say that positions in a village. The Manipuris the heroic sacrifices at the battle of massive force could be that a few They assisted and helped the Brit- tipped off and was aware of the plan there was a commotion by an angry reinforced and their strength went up Khonjom and do remember them, but decades back the British had man- ish forces under, Lt Col Johnstone to arrest him. Citing ill-health, he did mob whose kith and kin have been to around 2,000 with two guns (can- little is discussed about this very im- aged to defeat the Assamese by us- in 1879 during local fights. The Brit- not attend the durbar. It was resched- killed or injured during the indiscrimi- nons). They were very determined portant day of 24th March when the ing 360 soldiers under a Captain. ish gifted a large number of weap- uled for the next day but again he did nate action of the British troops and and relentlessly attacked the British British were forced to the negotiat- Eventually realizing that a proper de- ons and ammunition. Again Manipur not attend. Quinton gave an ultima- all five men killed. This perhaps was force for over ten days till 9th April. ing table by the heroic deeds of the liberate operation is required, the Brit- supported the British immensely in tum to Kula Chandra for handing over one of the very important moments in Grant withdrew. As Grant withdrew Manipur Army. ish used what was to be later known terms of men and material in 1885 Tekendrajit or lose the support of the the . What could he was closely pursued by the The Anglo Manipur war of 1891 as Moltke’s theory by attacking during the 3rd Burmese War. Anglo- British. The demand was declined. have happened to Manipur if the Brit- Manipuris. The severity of this battle can be divided into three distinct Manipur with nearly 6500 soldiers Manipur relations seemed good. In the early hours of 24th March, ish were not killed? Would Manipur can be judged by the fact that only phases. Phase one was the attack by under a Major General. Even in those According to Mark Simner, in the Gurkhas of the British Army at- have remained a front line country for ‘Victoria Cross’, the British highest the British on the residence of Yubraj days, there were only three axes 1889 the strength of the Manipuri tacked the house of Tekendrajit. The the British? gallantry award equivalent of our Tikendra Jit Singh in the early hours (roads) leading to Imphal, a cart track Army was about 6,200 including ir- Manipuri troops defended it tooth and The death of British officers was ‘Param Vir Chakra’ awarded in the of 24th March 1891. The British army over the Naga Hill, a bridle-path con- regulars. It was purely infantry nail resulting in serious fighting, in- unknown to the soldiers inside the whole Anglo- Manipur War, was could not achieve anything worth- necting with Cachar; and the third based with no cavalry. For fire sup- cluding hand to hand combat. Many residency, but unconfirmed reports given to Lt Grant for his fight at while. This was followed by the siege connecting to Chindwin. The third port, it was believed, there were eight including the civilian staff of and indicators were suggesting that Thoubal. of the residence of Mr Greemwood , was considered important by the 3-pounder brass cannons which Tikendrajit were wounded or killed. the Chief Commissioner was unlikely As brought out above, the Brit- the British political agent in Manipur. Manipuris as Manipur was in per- could fire only balls. The British too suffered a heavy ca- to return; for instance, the firing on ish realized the need for a major op- The second phase could be de- petual conflict with the Myanmarese After the revolt on 21 September sualty; Lieutenant Lionel Wilhelm the residency resumed after mid- eration with a much larger force to scribed as the attempted rescue by known by the local name ’Ava’, while 1890, Maharaja Sur Chandra ap- Brackenbury was mortally wounded. night. Because of heavy pressure defeat the determined Manipuris. To Lieutenant Grant and the battle near Myanmarees called the Meiteis as pealed to Lord Landsdowne, the The cemetery at Governor’s bunga- from Manipuri troops, the chances disperse the Manipuri forces, three Thoubal which lasted for 10 days. ‘Kate’. Viceroy of India, for assistance. But low Imphal has an epitaph of his and of being defeated & overrun were brigade groups advanced into Here too, the British failed to achieve Post the 1st Burmese war, the Brit- considering Manipur’s contribu- other Gorkha soldiers who died in this large hence the British decided to Manipur on three different axes start- any worthwhile victory and had to ish were possibly interested in main- tions to the British efforts against battle. The British did eventually man- break contact and withdrew towards ing on different dates but to con- withdraw. Phase three is the advance taining Manipur as a front line coun- the Burmese, the British declined to age to enter the house but did not Cachar. On 26th, Captain Cowley and verse on the same date ie 27 April by a divisional size force into Manipur try, mainly against Myanmar. During help him pointing out that he had find Tekendrajit. The Manipuri soldiers 200 men of the 43rd Gurkhas from 1891 at Imphal as preached by and capture of Kangla. the 1st Burmese War, the British had abdicated voluntarily. Instead, they counter-attacked and succeeded in Cachar linked up with the withdraw- Moltke’s theory. A force of 1200 with The Manipur campaign is one of armed the Manipuris. The ‘Manipur recognised Kula Chandra as the pushing back the Gurkhas into the ing party at Laimatak. the overall headquarters under Ma- the minor campaigns fought by the Levy’ was raised by Maharaja rightful regent. However, they felt British Political Argents Residence. Reports on events in Imphal jor General Collett advanced through British during the Victorian era, in Gambhir Singh at the request of the that there was a need to neutralise The attack from the Manipuris became reached Tamu on 27 March, but the Kohima on the 20th of April. Another which there was no formal declara- British with a strength of 500. It was Tekendrajit, who was now the Yubraj. more severe. The British defences in- British were not aware of the deaths. force of 1900 under Colonel Rennick tion of war. The British initially tried subsequently converted to Manipur This was the beginning of the side the Residency were crumbling Lieutenant Grant started on 28 March started early on 15 April. While1800 Manipur war which could be divided and the ability to hold was decreas- with 30 soldiers of the 43rd Gurkhas soldiers under Brigadier-General Gra- into three distinct phases as brought ing with every passing hour. The and 50 of the 12th Madras Infantry ham advanced through Tamu on 23 Letters, Feedback and Suggestions to ‘Imphal Times’ out above. battle continued till evening. By 8 PM, to help the stranded Britishers. On April. In addition to these 5000 odd can be sent to our e-mail : [email protected]. For advertisement In phase one, Quinton, the Chief Quinton, sensing his precarious po- 31 March, he reached Thoubal and troops, the 5th Madras was the re- kindy contact: - 0385-3590330 (O). For time being readers can reach Commissioner of , was sent sition, requested a truce by showing encountered about 800 Manipuri sol- serve besides guarding the lines of the office at Cell Phone No. 9862860745 for any purpose. to Manipur with 400 soldiers of the a white flag. This was agreed by the diers stretched on a long front. The communication. 44th Gurkhas under Lt Col Skene. Manipuris. Thus ended the battle of Manipuris brought down heavy fire (contd. on page 3) Imphal Times Page No. 3 Campaigning gathers momentum in Lamjing Meira: AMAND poll bound , Assam Ladies Club Talk Show Agency the scheme was launched be- are also holding rallies and solve the border disputes with Kolkata/Guwahati, Mar 24: fore the polls. On the other road shows in support of their the neighbouring states. The hand, Chief Minister of the candidates. party has announced to take Campaigning gathers mo- state, Trinamool Congress In Assam, political parties steps for the welfare of senior mentum in poll bound West leader Mamata Banerjee al- are busy wooing voters in citizens, youths and women Bengal, Assam. Prime Minister leged that BJP is spreading seven assembly constituen- too if comes to power. and senior BJP leader Narendra false propaganda. Addressing cies of Dibrugarh district. The In poll bound Assam, the Modi has said that West Ben- a rally at Bishnupur of Bankura polls for these assembly con- Asom Gana Parishad has re- gal needs Asol Pariborton. district today she countered stituencies will be held in the leased election manifesto to- Addressing a rally at Kanthi the allegations raised by Mr first phase on coming 27th. day promising to implement of East Medinipur district in Modi and mentioned the list Both BJP and Congress par- the Assam Accord. The party the state today in support of of welfare schemes imple- ties fielded their candidates in who is in alliance with the BJP party candidates, he claimed mented by the state govern- these assembly has promised to take step to that each household of Ben- ment during her tenure. constituencies. The Asom mitigate the flood problem if gal is reiterating that Mamata Banerjee criticized the Gana Parishad has released comes to the power. The Asom Banerjee government will be NDA government for rising election manifesto today prom- Gana Parishad also promised changed on 2nd of May. prices of LPG and also de- ising to implement the Assam to solve the border disputes Modi criticized the state manded that common people Accord. The party who is in with the neighbouring states. government’s scheme Duare should be provided LPG free alliance with the BJP has prom- The party has announced to Sarkar and said that the TMC of cost. She will address two ised to take step to mitigate the take steps for the welfare of ruled government did not pur- more rallies at Onda and flood problem if comes to the senior citizens, youths and sue any development work Bankura assembly constituen- power. The Asom Gana women too if comes to power. during its tenure, that’s why cies. Sanyukt Morcha leaders Parishad also promised to IT News ment. Life should be share and of AMAND, to look upon Imphal, Mar 24: understand to bring peace and women’s issues and have a Assam Rifles averts fire incident at DC develop families. Without collective voice of all women. Prof. S. Sanatombi Singha struggle, there is no success. Under the aegis of AMAND Office in (Vice-Chancellor, Manipur Uni- She also encouraged the Ladies Club, various programs versity) participated as chief AMAND Ladies Club to orga- were initiated on a vast range IT News guest in the Lamjing Meira Epi- nize the said Talk Show. of topics related to women like Ccpur, Mar 24: sode 1 organized by AMAND The Association of Vaccination programs, Aware- Ladies Club on yesterday. The Manipuri Diaspora (AMAND) ness program on health-related Swift and timely action by Talk Show event is conducted Pune is a nonprofit, non-gov- issues, visit orphanages, etc the Troops of Assam Rifles in online mode through Zoom ernment community organiza- As an apart of its activities, under the aegis of IGAR Meeting. She highlights tion founded by like-minded ALC will be launching (South) at Churachandpur women’s upliftment in working/retired professionals “Lamjing Meira” a talk show averted a major fire incident women’s empowerment. As a from Manipur residing in and by the women, for the women, due to spread of bush fire in woman, we need to work hard around Pune. AMAND Ladies on women related issues, on DC Office located at and to perform our responsi- Club is a part of AMAND, the occasion of International Churachandpur town on bility for women’s empower- formed by the lady members Women’s Month. March 22. On witnessing the out- break of fire, the troops of Assam Rifles rushed to the Moreh Battalion conducts Cleanliness Churachandpur DC office, evacuated men and materials from the site and commenced the Drive along Indo-Myanmar Border Fire Fighting mission with all the IT News Abhiyaan, a cleanliness drive It may be noted that available resources and con- Simultaneously, a call was The initiative and proac- ing men and materials thus Moreh, Mar 24: was organized by Moreh bat- Assam Rifles at Moreh has trolled the spread of fire to near also given to the near by fire tive fire fighting drills of the averted a major disaster which talion Assam Rifles under the been continuously making all by building , houses and market station and they all joined the Assam Rifles troops in control- could have resulted in greater As part of Government’s aegis of IGAR (South) with as- efforts to uplift different as- thus saving life and property. rescue operation later. ling the fire as well as safeguard- loss to life and property. initiative under Swatch Bharat sistance of inmates from pects in life of local public to Adullam Drug Rehabilitation include Hygiene, Career Centre along Indo Myanmar Counselling for Students, Skill Career Guidance Friendship bridge and Inte- development for youths, grated Check post. medical aid camps and mul- The effort was joined by tiple other initiatives. Careers opportunity in Paramedical course troops from Assam Rifles and Moreh Battalion also stage of his/her career even ferent medical cases. Anesthe- Courses ment, equipment knowledge, 20 indls from Drug rehabilita- spread the awareness among after completion of 10th stan- sia procedure is a primary step B.Sc in Dialysis Therapy etc. tion centre along with JCB and the people of Moreh and to dard exams. in most of the medical treat- Diploma in Dialysis Tech- Courses hand held cleaning tools. keep the area clean. Some courses also give the ments and hence an important nology B.Sc in Audiology and benefit of no mandatory sci- one. It is also important be- Certificate in Dialysis Tech- Speech ence stream in 12th. cause they keep checking on nician Diploma in Hear Language Contd. from Page 2 Paramedical courses are the patient’s health and their Nursing and Speech offered in various colleges all reaction to the anesthetic. After doctors, the most Medical Laboratory Tech- around the country with aver- Courses important role is of the nurs- nologists 24 March 1891 : The... age admission requirements. B.Sc in Anesthesia Tech- ing staff. They take care of the Laboratories are a very im- Major defensive position very stiff resistance. This re- Paramedical courses give nology patients after surgeries and portant part of medical treat- of the Manipur Army was en- sulted in hand-to-hand com- the medical field professionals Diploma in Anesthesia hospital admitted patients. ment. Diagnosing of diseases countered by the force ad- bat. However, better weapons trained in pre-medical emer- PG Diploma in Anesthesia They also assist doctors in is generally done by testing vancing from Tamu. A large and superior strength eventu- By: Vijay GarG gency treatment, medical as- Physiotherapy surgeries and operation the- samples in laboratories and force of Manipur Army had ally led to the British victory. sistance, diagnostic technol- This branch of the medical atres. Nurses of different lev- that requires a skilled trained constructed an oval-shaped The British forces reached Paramedical courses are ogy training, etc. field deals with the physical els maintain records of pa- technician who is proficient in defence which was trenches, Imphal on 27th. By then all medical training courses that Paramedics offer a wide movement of human limbs. tients, supply medicine, pre & testing and analyzing samples ditches, snager (parapet) along Manipuri resistance had are job oriented. Paramedical range of courses to choose Various therapy techniques post-operational care, dress- and read results. a stream full of water and taken ended and the Union Jack was courses are quite training spe- from in different sectors of the like electrotherapy, exercise, ings, first aid care, immediate You can also start your up defences in and around raised above the Kangla Fort. cific and train the students for medical field. movement training, etc. are treatment, etc. laboratory or start as a techni- Khongjom. Capt Rundall, with The British effectively dis- real-life medical situations. X-Ray technology used to treat patients. Physio- Courses cian. There is a lot of career 250 soldiers of the 2/4th armed the Manipuris, seizing The significance of paramedi- X-ray technology courses therapy is also used after sur- B.Sc in Nursing growth space as a lab techni- Gurkhas, 50 soldiers of the an estimated 4,000 firearms. cal courses has been realized are the most popular courses geries and implant operation to Diploma in Nursing Care cian in various specific medi- 12th Madras Infantry and an- Political instability due to by the increasing need for among students and of great bring back natural movement Assistant cal fields and a very promising other 43 mounted infantrymen; squabbling and lack of unity skilled paramedics in the medi- importance in medical treat- of the injured body parts. M.Sc in Community Health stable job. a total of nearly 350 soldiers amongst Manipuri leaders cal field. This is important to ment. Students are taught There are great career oppor- Nursing Courses and four guns (cannons) was which are visible even today mention that without paramed- about the types of X-Ray, im- tunities for physiotherapists in M.Sc in Obstetrics & Gy- B.Sc in Medical Lab Tech- to lead the assault on the provided the British with a trig- ics the medical field would be aging technology used, ways the sports field which require necology Nursing nology Manipur Army’s defences. ger. On 24th Mar, if the mob crippled. to read an x-ray, which x-ray to physiotherapists 24*7 on the M.Sc in Psychiatric Nurs- Certificate in Lab Assistant The British fired canons, had been restrained then the Paramedics is an amazing use in a particular case, etc. field. ing Diploma in the lab assistant followed by concentrated spiraling of the events out of field to build a career in the Courses Courses M.Sc in Health Nursing Though rewarding it’s a aimed small arms on the control could have been medical field in a short period B.Sc in X-ray technology Bachelor of Physiotherapy M.Sc in Pediatric Nursing challenging profession as well Manipuri Army’s defences. avoided and also perhaps his- and budget, unlike the con- B.Sc in Medical Imaging Diploma in Physiotherapy Audiologist and Speech because paramedics are re- Believing the morale of the tory might have been different. ventional MBBS degree. Para- Technology Dialysis Technology Therapist quired for long hectic shifts. Manipuris would be suffi- The Manipuris had no allies; medical courses are job ori- Bachelor of radiation tech- Dialysis courses train stu- An audiologist helps to Any time emergency can be ciently dented, the British in- even now we need to cultivate ented and present ample em- nology dents in machinery, tech- treat patients with speaking there and you have to be ready. fantry advanced, but they allies. Preparations for such an ployment opportunities. Diploma in X-ray technol- niques, the procedure of dialy- and hearing impairment. Pa- You come across critical and were surprised by the ferocity eventual showdown are a long Another benefit of the ogy sis. Result in interpretation and tients, who are born with trying situations so; you have of the Manipuris resistance tedious and continuous pro- Paramedical course is that Certificate in X-ray techni- report reading to diagnose the speaking problems, stuttering, to be mentally prepared also. who fought very stubbornly cess and have to be antici- there are options for post- cian issue is also a part of this are treated with therapeutic Scope in Paramedics and refused to abandon their pated, visualized, more de- graduate, graduate, diploma, Anesthesia Technology course. Dialysis is the proce- exercise and special technol- There is great scope in the position. Even after some parts tailed and elaborate. Manipuris certificate courses that are of This course is to train stu- dure of removing waste liquid ogy and equipment. These paramedical sector because of of their defensive position won the first two phases in- varying durations from 3 years dents about how to adminis- and impure blood from the courses train students to un- the high number of job oppor- were captured by the British, cluding the battles of Resi- to 6 months. One could choose ter anesthesia doses of differ- body when the body itself is derstand the various diagnos- tunities in the fast-growing the Manipuris did not give up dency and Thoubal but even- to do a paramedic course at any ent concentrations used in dif- incapable of doing so. tic techniques, levels of impair- medical industry. instead continued to put up tually lost the war. Imphal Times Page No. 4 EC warns violence, unrest will not to be tolerated, Lok Sabha takes up National Commission Appeals to vote without fear in West Bengal for Allied, Healthcare Professions Bill, Agency on a two-day visit to review Kolkata, Mar 24: No postal Ballot facility for the poll preparedness ahead of the assembly polls 2021 for consideration, passage The Election Commission overseas electors in upcoming to be held from 27th of this Agency provide dignity to their valuable of India has made it clear that month. New Delhi, Mar 24: works. He said, there are im- unrest will not be tolerated assembly elections: Govt The commission also mense demands for the qualified The Lok Sabha has taken up healthcare professionals and the in Assembly elections in Agency sions with the External Af- had virtual meetings with all the National Commission for legislation will provide neces- West Bengal. A full bench of New Delhi, Mar 24: fairs Ministry to iron out the District Magistrates and po- Allied and Healthcare Profes- sary impetus in providing afford- the Commission headed by logistical challenges in- lice officials of the state in sions Bill, 2021 for consider- able healthcare to the people. Chief Election Commissioner Government has said it volved in the implementa- presence of four special ob- ation and passage. The Bill Participating in the discus- Sunil Arora met Chief Secre- will not be possible to extend tion of the proposal. servers appointed by the seeks to regulate and stan- sion, Balubau Dhanorkar of tary Alapan Bandyopadhyay postal ballot facility to over- The Election Commission commission. The ECI in- dardize the education and Congress stressed on the need and DGP Niraj Nayan today seas electors in the upcom- has taken up the proposal to structed to ensure maintain- practice of allied and to increase the allocation on in Siliguri to review the law ing assembly elections. In a amend the Conduct of Elec- ing social distancing, wear- healthcare professionals. The health. He said that the provi- and order situation in the written reply in Lok Sabha, tion Rules to facilitate Elec- ing masks, using of Bill has a provision to set up sions pertaining to penalty state. Union Minister Ravi tronically Transmitted Postal sanitizers in the polling a National Commission for must be increased so that in- The Commission also di- Shankar Prasad said the Ballot System for overseas booths. The commission has Allied and Healthcare Profes- National Register. terest of the people can be safe- rected to ensure web cast- matter is still under discus- electors. also asked the district admin- ing of arrangements at poll- istration to procure PPE kits sions. Under the legislation, Moving the Bill, Union guarded. Dr. Subhash Bhamre ing booths. free and fair polling in the with the recovery of weap- and machineries for thermal a provision has been made that Health Minister, Dr. Harsh of BJP appreciated the legisla- The ECI directed to de- state. The commission has ons in several districts. The scanning in the polling no person is allowed to practice Vardhan said that the legislation tion saying that numbers of pute central forces to ensure expressed dissatisfaction full bench of ECI is in Siliguri booths. as a qualified allied and healthcare will increase employment oppor- medical colleges have in- practitioner other than those en- tunities for the allied and creased in the country. The dis- Holi, Shab-e-Baraat, Navaratri & other festivals rolled in a State Register or the healthcare professionals and cussion is underway. Webinar on Poshan Abhiyan held celebration banned at public places in National Capital IT News nursing students. Speaking as the resource per- Kohima, Mar 24: In his keynote address, S N son, SorenKikon, Joint Project Agency law enforcement authorities to served that there has been a ing. The order is required to Pradhan, ADG PIB North East Coordinator, PoshanAbhiyan, New Delhi, Mar 24: ensure that the public celebra- persistent rise in Covid 19 cases be followed at the airport, rail- Press Information Bureau (PIB) Zone gave a brief outline of the Nagaland Chapter said tions and gatherings, congre- in Delhi during the last fort- way stations and inter-state Kohima alongwith Field Outreach mission. He said the Ministry of PoshanAbhiyaan is a multi-min- Delhi Administration has gations during the upcoming night. In the last 24 hours, Delhi bus terminals. Delhi Health Bureau (FOB) Kohima under the Women & Child Development is isterial convergence mission with banned all celebrations of Holi, festivals shall not be allowed has reported one thousand 101 Minister Satyendra Jain has Ministry of Information & Broad- celebrating PoshanPakhwada from the vision to ensure attainment of Shab-e-Baraat, Navaratri and in public places, public fresh COVID-19 cases. stressed on the need to remain casting organised a webinar on 16th to 31st March. Addressing Nu- malnutrition free India by 2022. It other festivals in public places grounds, markets and reli- Delhi government had and wear masks all the time. He PoshanAbhiyan today. The tritional challenges through food aims to ensure holistic develop- due to rise in Covid 19 cases. gious places. yesterday ordered random RT- said, Strict action is being webinar drew huge response from forestry and organising ment and adequate nutrition for The Delhi Disaster Manage- In its meeting, held in New PCR testing of passengers taken against those found Anganwadi workers across Poshanpanchayats are the key fo- pregnant women, lactating moth- ment Authority has directed all Delhi yesterday, Delhi Disaster coming from other states where without a mask and violating Nagaland, media persons and cus areas for the mission. ers and children. District Magistrates, Police, Management Authority ob- COVID-19 cases are increas- social distancing norms. Contd. from Page 1 On lockdown anniversary, India..... Missing Schools, Facing .... New MHA guidelines mit will be required for such move- timely treatment, the MHA said the age of 45 years can get them- Aishwariya J, a CRY volun- most all of them lacked a person greater stress. Further, a lower Amid the recent spike in ments, the MHA said. and asked the state and the UT selves vaccinated from April 1, teer participating in the data col- for their emotional support, monthly family income per head Covid-19 cases, the Ministry of Vaccination governments to ensure 2021 onwards. India crossed a sig- lection process said, “[The] ex- someone that they could talk to was associated with a higher Home Affairs (MHA) issued new State/UT governments that COVID-19 appropriate nificant milestone in the fight perience has been incredible. Un- about the things bothering them. stress or trauma response. guidelines for effective control of should promote COVID-19 appro- behaviour is promoted in work- against Covid-19 when cumula- derstanding what a child under- The responsibility they carried at Largely, children whose parents the disease. The guidelines will priate behaviour. The Union home places and crowded areas. tive number of vaccine doses goes was the core of the research a young age, without any com- lacked job security (were unem- be effective from April 1 to 30 April ministry urged state governments The MHA also asked the crossed five crore. and interacting with the children plaints also astonished me.” ployed or worked as labourers) 2021. to encourage people to get them- governments to ensure that While releasing the guide- gave me a better perspective of The Research team included and had little or no education fell No restriction on Inter-State selves vaccinated against people wear face masks and main- lines, the government said the new the whole situation from their Dr. Chetna Duggal, Associate in this group. and intra-State movement coronavirus. They should strictly tain social distancing at public rules is to consolidate the sub- angle.” Professor, School of Human Ecol- 44.9 per cent of the child-re- No restriction on Inter-State enforce the Test-Track-Treat pro- places. The states and UTs may stantial gains achieved in contain- According to Mridul ogy, TISS;Prof. Rajani spondents reportedly have expe- and intra-State movement from tocol. The states and UTs, where consider administrative actions, ing the spread of COVID-19, Pandey, another CRY volunteer, Konantambigi, Professor and rienced stress or trauma, among April 1 to April 30,2021. The Cen- the proportion of RT-PCR tests is including the imposition of appro- which was visible in the sustained “Most of the children tried to Dean, School of Human Ecology, whom 43.3 per cent were girls tre in its order categorically stated less, should rapidly increase it, to priate fines against violators. Be- decline in the number of active present a happy outlook to their TISS; Ms Trina Chakrabarti, Di- and 46.9 per cent were boys. that there should be no restric- reach the prescribed level of 70 sides, based on their assessment cases, continuously for about situation, but as I proceeded with rector- East and Volunteer Ac- While talking about the sup- tion on Inter-State and intra-State per cent or more. of the situation, the states/UTs five months. probing questions, I noticed al- tion, CRY; Ms Anupama Muhuri, port received from the family in movement of persons and goods Isolation can impose local restrictions, at AGM- Volunteer Action, CRY; managing emotions, respon- including those for cross land- The new positive cases, de- district/ sub-district and city/ ward Ms Durga Ashok Vernekar and dents underscored the role border trade under Treaties with tected as a result of intensive test- level. 40th World Tuberculosis.... Ms Jogya Chakravorty. played by their mothers (59.3per neighbouring countries. No sepa- ing, need to be isolated/ quaran- Also, the MHA announced He said that drastic reduced and social commitment to fight One in every four respon- cent), fathers (45.9per cent), and rate permission/ approval/ e-per- tined at the earliest and provide on Tuesday that everyone above can be even seen in the district if against TB. India is the highest dents (26 per cent) cited finan- siblings (13.2per cent) in helping proper advantage is taken TB burden country in the world cial problems to be the biggest them deal with the pandemic. through the available facility. He with 2.69 millions incidences and stress factor during the pandemic More than one-fourth of the Minister Awangbow distributes forestry... also suggested Health Worker, 44000 death. TB, a contagious dis- months, thus attributing eco- children shared that engaging in Tensubam Kennedy pro- gal transporter will be appre- gradually improved, CSO’s Village leaders and ease that spread through air drop- nomic distress in the family to be recreation, such as playing prietor of Taibangkhomba hended, the Minister clarified Awangbow Newmai also ex- Anganwadi workers to join hand lets can also be prevented the most frequently cited stres- (26.4per cent), listening to music Crafts, Imphal East, Elangbam that not all timber transporta- tended a note of appreciation in hand for tactical mock drill exer- through face masks. The Govern- sor, followed by uncertainty (10.4per cent), or watching TV Ajitkumar Proprietor of Waa tions are illegal. Certain alloca- to the media for its significant cise. He therefore appealed the ment of India has committed to about when COVID will end (24 (10.2per cent), enabled them to Lee Crafts, Imphal West, V. tions are made in each district contribution in raising public member present not to be shy of end TB by 2025, i.e. five years per cent), and worry about con- soothe themselves when they felt Ginkhanpau, Zogam Bamboo to licensed saw mill holders and awareness in making the envi- declaring oneself as TB patient as ahead of the Global targets under tracting the virus (23.5 per cent). upset or worried. Upon inquiry, Works, Churachandpur and Transit Passes are issued to ronment more hygienic and live- the treatment of TB is available at SDGs. Due to ambitious target While the study did not find many children(6.4per cent) stated Thonkulung kamei, Cane & such mills accordingly. Keep- able. free of cost. name of the programme and its gender or age of the respondents their support systems and their Bamboo Handicraft Develop- ing in mind the required neces- Congratulating the four Dr. Pfokreho Pfoze, Chief logo has been changed from to play any determining role in ability to think positively (15.7per ment Society, district re- sity/demand of timber, certain beneficiaries, he encouraged Medical Officer, Senapati in his RNTCP to NTEP in 2020. Several experiencing stress, a lower fam- cent) as the strengths that enabled ceived these set of handicraft permissible limits on cutting them to be a source of motiva- Guest of Honour speech high- initiatives have also been imple- ily income was associated with them to cope with the pandemic. tools which include laser en- trees are scientifically calcu- tion for others and create job lighted the Mandatory TB notifi- mented like ACF, use of newer graving machine, air compres- lated based on the density or avenues for others. The suc- cation Gazette for private practi- and shorter regimen, private sec- sor, wood turning machine, number of trees, he added. cess or growth of only a hand- tioners, chemists and public health tor engagement, NPY, expansion PROCLAMATION REQUIRING THE table saw among others. Each Clarifying allegations re- ful will not lead to wealth for staff under Revised National Tu- of diagnostic network, digital in- set of the handicraft tools cost ported in some media outlets all, everyone has to grow to- berculosis Control Programme tervention. Regarding Manipur APPEARANCE OF A PERSON ACCUSED Rs. 7.5 lakhs each. The four en- that forest department is not gether. If only few people are which was notified by Ministry notify cases, it is 1148 out of which No. IV, schedule V, Act V 1980 trepreneurs are also provided a regularly checking timber trans- self -sufficient, the majority will of Health and Family Welfare, has 188 notify (Section 87 of the code of criminal procedure) cheque of Rs. 1.5 lakhs as work- portation, he said that many face hardship. He concluded Government of India. He also ap- cases despite COVID 19 ing capital. trucks carrying timbers have by saying that, we expect noth- pealed the member present espe- pandemics across the country. Whereas complaint has been made before me that S. Speaking at the distribution been seized and the timbers are ing but only success in return cially the Health Worker to take Minister of Health and Family Inaocha Meitei, S/o Monidhan Meitei of Kalinagar, P.S- Jiribam function, Forest Minister subsequently confiscated from and encouraged the beneficia- active initiative in notifying the TB Welfare had called Jan Andolan District- Imphal (Manipur) has committed on in suspected to Awangbow Newmai said that such illegal transporters. Min- ries to contribute their talent patients to DTO. (People’s Movement) on23rd have committed the offence of U/S 366 (A)/ 34 IPC punishable Manipur forest department is ister Awangbow appealed to for the development of soci- It may be mentioned that November, 2020 to make 2021, a to Indian Penal Code, and it has been returned thereupon performing better compared to the public for cooperation and ety. World TB day is a flagship of the year for TB. issued that the said accused cannot be found and whereas it other states in the country de- support towards the forest de- MH Khan IAS, Additional National Tuberculosis Elimination Later, there was Role Play/ has been shown to my satisfaction that the accused have spite facing hindrances and partment to curb illegal timber Chief Secretary, (Forest & En- Programme which is observed Drama competition from 6 Health absconded or in concealing himself to avoid the service of the shortcomings in manpower and transportation in the State since vironment), K. Angami IFS, every year on 24th March since Centres out of which Bendramai said warrant. funds. He applauded depart- the department alone cannot PCCF & HOFF, AK Joshi IFS, 1882 so as commemorate the dis- PHC stood 1st position, then Proclamation is hereby made that the said accused of is ment officials and staff for their handle the responsibility. PCCF (wildlife), Dr. Lokho covery of Mycobacterium tuber- PHC in 2nd position and required to appear at the court of District Session Judge, Dima dedication and assured that the Saying that peoples’ aware- Puni, PCCF and State Mission culosis causing Tuberculosis by Maram in position respectively. Hasao to answer the said complaint on the 26 /02/2021. department will see better days ness on protection and conser- Director (NBM) and officials of Dr. Robert Koch. It is also ob- Besides, there was a testimonial Sd/- in the near future. vation of forest, animals and forest department attended the served to generate awareness speech and incentive was given Asstt Sessions Judge Firmly stating that any ille- birds in the State has been distribution function. about TB and mobilize political to the survivor of TB disease. Dima Hasao, Haflong

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