Imphal Times Supplementary issue 2 Editorial The Greatest Achievement of Humanity We live in the era of modern He had never seen a reflection of because this is my God,” or “this little further ahead, “Don’t even think technology and have made many himself, so when he saw his face in is who I want to be,” or “this is my about it!” because you are no longer impossible things possible. We the mirror, he was mesmerized, and father” or “this is my this; this is stable. You become different. This is Traffic regulation still reached the moon; climbed the said to himself, “Today, I have seen my that.” He asked for the mirror the importance of contentment; this highest mountain peak and the face of God.” He left – to be brought to him. He looked at is the importance of peace. Without measured the depth of the ocean; completely happy, saying “I have it and said, “Don’t you know what contentment, we are unrecognizable. yet be improved invented aircraft and many more seen God”. Then along came a this is? This is a mirror. He called With contentment and peace, machines to make our life happier young girl. When she saw herself the old man, the young girl and everything begins to dance in the The state of Manipur, and Imphal city in particular and more comfortable. But are we in the mirror, she was taken aback the third man and told them that sweetest and the most beautiful has been witnessing a phenomenal increase in the content with what we have and exclaimed “I have seen the most they have seen themselves into the way.” amount of vehicles- an indication of the rising social achieved? What is the Greatest beautiful woman! Since I grew up, mirror. It reflects the image of Mr. Prem Rawat, an International status of the public and improving economic Achievement of Humanity? this is how I wanted to look like. anything that is in front of it.” Speaker addresses global audiences Prem Rawat says “It is And then came along a man who How does this story relate to on the topic of Humanity and Peace. conditions in the state. While these factors are a contentment; it is to be in peace. had lost his father not too long peace and contentment? You see, He is also known by the honorary welcome sign, the fact remains that the concerned Peace is not a luxury which can be before. He looked into the mirror and peace begins with each one of us; title “Ambassador of peace”. His authorities have failed to keep pace with the times purchased. It is not a thing that can said, “Oh, my god! I have seen my but we have forgotten our own message is recognized and admired be found on a mountain peak or father again.” Now, each of these self, our own need. What is the globally by various forums i.e. and the changing social scenario in the state resulting deep inside the ocean. It’s a feeling three people wanted to keep this face of peace? Some people will European Parliament, United in heavy traffic jams and delays which needs to be within us. Contentment is a feeling mirror with them because they had tell you that the face of peace is Nations, Oxford University, Harvard addressed immediately. The short term policies and that emanates from within you. If their own reasons to it. The older the absence of war, but that University, IIT Delhi and many more. someone asks you, “Are you man wanted the mirror because he doesn’t mean the presence of He is closely involved in various systems being implemented from time to time in an satisfied?” You can say, “Yes, I had seen the face of God. The peace! The face of peace is none humanitarian programs and projects. attempt to ease the congestions and traffic jams have have a good family, good job, good young girl wanted the mirror, other than your own face when In recognition to his Nobel work and not been able to alleviate the problem in any way, car, great friends, even my pets listen because into it she has seen, how you are in contentment when you dedication towards humanity, he has to me, hence I am satisfied.” But are she wanted to look like. And the are in peace – when peace dances also received several awards like Life on the contrary these ad-hoc measures have managed you content? Have you sown the third man wanted the mirror upon your face. Look at how much Time Achievement Award, Brand to confuse the public and compound the problem seed of contentment?” because into it he had seen his money governments spend on Laureate Award, Keys to Cities etc. the authorities have been trying to solve. The There is a story. Once, there was father again. They started arguing trying to make society amiable; but In 2001, he started The Prem Rawat formation of Traffic regulation and parking committee a remote village. The people in this and long fights were breaking out when we are content, that happens Foundation (TPRF), with a mission village were very simple. One day a all over the village, because automatically. We have spent so to address the fundamental human has not been of much help, and one can only wonder tourist arrived and stayed for a whoever looked into the mirror and much money, time and energy; needs of food, water and peace. if they are functioning at all. Queries put up to the night. The next morning, he took out whatever they saw - they liked and however we need to also realize TPRF’s – Food for People, is an concerned departments have only resulted in more his mirror and put it up on a wall so they all wanted the mirror for this simple and basic human innovative program that provides he could shave. He cleaned up and themselves. quality that when you are content, nutritious meals to children and bewildering responses- a classic example of the shaved, but forgot to take the mirror Finally, a wise man happened to you are nice and when you are not ailing adults in India, Nepal and effectiveness of passing the buck around that has off the wall before he travelled on. come there. When he saw the fights, content, whew! Forget it. If Ghana.The excerpts of Prem Rawat’s been at work in all government set ups. While An elderly villager with grey hair, he asked, “Why are you all somebody is in your lane and just message are available online at bright eyes and shiny face saw the fighting? Different people looks at you implying, “Can I come www.timelesstoday.com and formulation of policies and systems to control and mirror on the wall and looked into it. answered, “I want this thing in front?” you will drive your car a www.premrawat.com. regulate traffic may be a beginning in the right direction, the fact remains that the increasing number National & International News of vehicles need additional space to accommodate them and juggling acts of the traffic system by the experts, however efficient and experienced they Air Force Marshal Arjan Singh was actor Mandira Bedi’s may be, will not bear fruit. Construction of additional parking spaces at strategic locations, bypasses and uncle and a fourth generation soldier flyovers, and most importantly providing subways at New Delhi, Sept. 18: Among the uncle, passed away this evening. A AIR FORCE CHIEF AT 45 and fourth biggest global force. important and crowded junctions will go a long way galaxy of politicians including true officer and a gentleman. Will miss Marshal Arjan Singh was the first, POST-AIR FORCE CAREER in reducing these problems. The need to streamline President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime him dearly.” after three generations, from the After his retirement in 1969, Arjan Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Mandira Bedi is related to Marshal family to become a commissioned Singh took the position of the and re-orient the traffic police personnels is also Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and the Arjan Singh through his wife Teji officer of the Armed Forces. Marshal Ambassador to Switzerland in 1971. He being felt by the public. Turning a blind eye to the three chiefs of the armed forces, who Singh, who died in 2011. Teji Singh Arjan Singh is best remembered for concurrently held the position of the irregularities being committed by the drivers of visited the residence of Indian Air was Mandira Bedi’s maternal aunt. his contribution in the 1965 war as Ambassador to the Vatican. From Force Marshal Arjan Singh in New Marshal Arjan Singh had married Teji the Air Force chief. Switzerland, he moved to Kenya as various public and commercial transport vehicles in Delhi to pay their tributes, was also Singh in 1948. Born in 1919, Arjan Singh joined the High Commissioner in 1974 and stayed consideration for a “quick handshake” has been well present actor and TV personality Marshal Arjan Singh was the fourth British Indian air force at the age of there till 1977. documented- despite the dangers and inconveniences Mandira Bedi. generation soldier from his family. His 19 in 1938 as pilot officer. He rose From 1975 to 1981, Arjan Singh served Air Force Marshal Arjan Singh was great-grandfather Sultana Singh was through the ranks fast and at the on the National Commission for such greedy acts causes. the uncle of actor Mandira Bedi, who the Naib Risaldar in the Guides time of Independence, Arjan Singh Minorities. He was made the expressed her grief on the death of Cavalry of the British Indian Army was a wing commander and acting Lieutenant Governor of Delhi for one the legendary military officer with a enlisted in 1854. Sultana Singh was group captain. year between December 1989 and Twitter post saying, “Marshall (sic) martyred during the Afghan campaign Arjan Singh led the first fly-past of December 1990. Delhi did not have a Document Lost of the Air Force, #ArjanSingh , my of 1879. the Indian Air Force over the Red chief minister during that period. I have lost my original mark sheet, certificate and admit card of HSLC Fort as part of the Independence FIVE-STAR MARSHAL ARJAN Exam bearing roll no 6974 conducted in the year 1991 issued by Board Day celebrations on August 15, SINGH of Secondary Education, Manipur on the way from Heirangoithong to 10 persons drown in Assam boat capsize 1947. Arjan Singh became the Chief On the Republic Day in 2002, the Atal Babupara. Finders are requested to handover it to the undersigned. PTI Hussain said. of Air Staff in 1964 at the age of 45. Bihari Vajpayee government elevated Sd/- Goalpara, Sep 18: Ten persons As locals claimed that some people ARJAN SINGH AND 1965-WAR Air Chief Marshal Arjan Singh to the Mayanglambam Primeta Devi drowned when four boats capsized were still missing, the ADC said, The following year, he played the five-star rank of the Air Force Marshal. Heirangoithong Awang Maibam Leikai in Sabon river during a severe storm SDRF rescue teams have rushed to decisive role in 1965-India-Pakistan He became the first Air Force Officer in Assam’s Goalpara district, a the area and were conducting war. He was awarded Padma and only till date to have been senior district administration official search operations. Vibhushan - second highest civilian decorated with the five-star rank. said today. Ex-gratia grant will be paid to the award in the country - for his However, he was the third military Certificates and Mark Sheets lost About 50 people from the district in next of kin of the deceased as per services in the war. officer to hold that rank. The other two I, the undersigned, have lost my Original Certificate and Mark Sheet four small boats were returning rules, the ADC informed. It was his leadership in the 1965 war were former army chiefs SHF Jamshedji for my class XII examanition issued by Central Board of Secondary Education, home after witnessing a local boat The dead were identified as Amzad that led to elevation of the rank of Manekshaw and KM Cariappa. The (CBSE) bearing Roll No. 3627564 of 2011 on the way between Sagolband Moirang race in Sabon river when their boats Ali (55), Abdul Karim (32), the Chief of Air Staff to Air Chief rank of Air Force Marshal is equivalent Leirak to Thangal Bazar on September 10, 2017 . Finders are requested to handover the items to the undersigned. capsized during the storm at Mukadesh Alam (10) belonging to Marshal. Arjan Singh is the only Air to the Army’s five-star Field Marshal Sd/- Joriabeel yesterday evening, said one family, Jilekha Khatun (41), Force chief who held the position and Navy’s Admiral of the Fleet grade. Kh. Piyananda Singh Additional Deputy Commissioner Sumaya Yasmin (7), Ruhima Begum for five years as against the norm of Last year, an Air Force station, Panagarh Sega Road Khwairakpam Leikai (ADC) Nur Hussain. (40), Sultana Yasmin (6), Selima two-and-a-half years to three years. in West Bengal was named after Air Phone No. 7085981305 The bodies of nine persons were Yasmi (10) of another family and Arjan Singh flew more than 60 Force Marshal Arjan Singh as Air Force recovered yesterday night while siblings Syed Ali (8) and Masuma different types of military aircraft Station Arjan Singh. After suffering a WHENEVER YOU SEE CONSTRUCTION one body was recovered today, Begum (7), officials said. and as the Air Force chief Arjan massive cardiac arrest, Marshal Arjan Singh transformed the Indian Air Singh breathed his last on Saturday AND MINING EQUIPMENTS, JUST THINK OF US Force from a military power modeled evening at the Army’s Research and Yogi Adityanath and his deputies take on World War-II pattern to a modern Referral Hospital in New Delhi. oath as Members of Legislative Council Agency Legislative Council in by-elections 2 Naxals killed in Chhattisgarh, Lucknow, Sept. 18: Uttar Pradesh to five seats that fell vacant when Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath took the sitting members resigned oath as the Member of Legislative recently. weapons recovered Council on Monday. Two Deputy With this, BJP’s tally is up to 13 in PTI “After the exchange of fire stopped, Chief Ministers KP Maurya and the 100-member Upper House – the Raipur, Sep 18: The police gunned bodies of two cadres clad in ‘uniform’ Dinesh Sharma along with only place where the Opposition still down two Naxals in an encounter were recovered from the spot,” the ministerial colleagues Swatantra enjoys the majority. The Samajwadi in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma district, a DIG said. Dev Singh and Mohsin Raza also Party (SP) has 61 members in the senior official said today. The police also recovered a 12 bore took oath besides Adityanath. Legislative Council, the Bahujan A team of the District Reserve gun, a muzzle loading gun, 13 Adityanath took the oath after Samaj Party (BSP) nine, the Guard (DRG) was out on an anti- detonators, a radio set, a wireless set, meeting the compulsory six-month Congress two and the Rashtriya Lok Maoist operation last night and codex wire, a couple of batteries, deadline to get elected to either Dal (RLD) one. While 12 seats are advancing through Rasantong solar plates and some Maoist-related house of the state after assuming held by ‘others’, two are vacant. area, around 500 kms from here, material from the spot, he said. office. The ceremony took place at 11 am when the Naxals started firing on The identity of the killed ultras was Raza, a minister of state, is only on Monday at the Tilak Hall of the them, Deputy Inspector General of yet to be established, he said. 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