, SUNDAY, MARCH 14, 2021 Photo exhibition inaugurated Organisations appeal Government Parents Training Programme to protect drug users from abuse cum Meet conducted By Our Staff Reporter abuse by publishing it in users violates human rights IMPHAL, Mar 13 the resource persons of to- Disabilities certificate in or- the State Gazette on De- and is against the law, he day's programme. der to take benefits of such IMPHAL, Mar 13: cember 18, 2020, the same claimed that there are re- Relief Centre for the Welfare Speaking on the occasion, useful schemes. Community Network for rules have not been strictly ports that some of the of Differently Abled Persons Nimol Ningombam elabo- He further called for col- Empowerment (CoNE), followed by the rehabilita- rehabilitation centres are under the aegis of rated about the causes of lective efforts from all to Users’ Society for Effective tion centres. not returning/releasing the Ministry of Social Justice and different forms of disabili- help the disabled persons Response (USER) and Alleging that staff of inmates when their parents Empowerment, Government ties. lead a normal life. Kangleipak Drug Re-integration Rehabilita- and guardians approached of organised a Parents He stated that the pro- Chuongsin Koireng Awareness and Prevention tion Centre at Ayangpalli to move their wards to Training Programme cum gramme is being organised stated that one should not (KADAP) have urged the Mutum Leikai had tried to other rehabilitation centres Parents Meet 2021 today at to sensitize the people on leave the disabled persons Government and the forcibly institutionalise a which cost less. Kakching district. how to treat the differently on their own and should Departments concerned to drug user from Advising all rehabilita- Chuongsin Koireng, abled persons properly and make sure that they receive protect drug users from Thambalkhong Sabal tion centres to shun such member of Manipur State to know one's responsibili- the due benefits assigned abuse and forced Leikai without the consent unlawful practices, he ap- Commission for Women, ties towards them. for them by the Govern- IMPHAL, Mar 13 (PIB) said this was an important institutionalisation. of the person and family pealed to the Social Nimol Ningombam, media L Amarendra Sharma ment. moment for the country to Speaking to media per- members, he said that the Welfare Department and advisor of the Relief Centre said that the Government She continued that she Union Minister of reflect on how far we have sons, spokesperson of the three bodies have spoken the authorities concerned to and senior sub editor of has been taking up many has problems of visual im- Information and come since Independence three bodies, Sagolsem with the staff of the reha- look into the functioning of Naharolgi Thoudang and schemes for the welfare of pairment however she is Broadcasting Prakash as well as envision what Herojit said even though bilitation centre on the the rehabilitation centres Laimayum Amarendra differently abled persons. able to lead a normal life Javadekar inaugurated a we want to achieve in the the Government had matter. and protect the drug users Sharma, MDW of Social Therefore he appealed to all due to her continuous ef- photo-exhibition at National next twenty five years. brought rules/laws regard- Stating such forceful in- from abuse and ill treat- Welfare Department were the concerned to apply for forts. Media Center, New Delhi This is the core belief that ing prevention of drug stitutionalisation of drug ment. today. informs these exhibitions. The exhibition, setup by The Minister added that Awareness the Bureau of Outreach and freedom for the country GB meeting convened Communication (BOC) is came at a great cost, and programme part of a massive awareness this exhibition seeks to nar- PAM organises 24th edition IMPHAL, Mar 13 the Government to release campaign by the Ministry of rate the story behind those honoraria for the staff of the held I&B to celebrate 'Azadi ka sacrifices. The 54th annual general body two companies on or before Amrit Mahotsav'. Prakash Javadekar con- of MANIPEDICON meeting of Manipur 7th of every month. IMPHAL, Mar 13 Addressing the media on gratulated BOC for setting Electricity Employees’ The union alongwith the By Our Staff Reporter In continuation of the occasion, the Minister up the exhibitions. Union was held today at staff of MSPCL and Keishampat and took several MSPDCL will launch agita- campaign for Anaemia IMPHAL, Mar 13: The 24th resolutions. tion if the demand is not Mukt Bharat, a one day free MANIPEDICON-2020 was According to a press re- entertained. haemoglobin test and Sports items distributed organised today at IMA lease signed by RK The meeting was con- health awareness Lamphelpat. Shivachandra, president ducted in the attendance of programme was held at IMPHAL, Mar 13 The 24th edition of Manipur Electricity Employ- Ng Subhachandra Singh, Uripok Khoisnam Leikai MANIPEDICON organised ees’ Union (MEEU), Managing Director of today organised by Bharat battalion of Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ by Pediatric Association of Vikas Parishad (BVP), IGAR (South) distributed sports items to Sorathen, Punge & altogether 13 resolutions Manipur State Power Distri- Manipur (PAM) held under were taken unanimously bution Company Limited Manipur Prant. Mailing villages of district today. the them 'Child health Dr S Rajendra Singh, The sports items including Volleyball, Football, Chess during the GB meeting in- (MSPDCL) ; RK amidst Covid-19 pandemic' cluding demand for Shivachandra, convenor Act national vice president of Boards & Badminton rackets etc. were distributed with an was attended by Prof Ksh BVP, Dr N Muhindro aim of promoting sports culture among the village youths implementation of ROP- English Policy Committee Chourjit Singh, advisor, 2019/7th Pay Commission and N Dijen Singh, Execu- Singh, regional secretary and to increase the bonhomie with the locals, said a state- PAM; Dr Kh Ratankumar (Sampark) and Bimol ment issued by PRO Assam Rifles. to employees of MSPCL and tive Director (General and Singh, managing director, MSPDCL which are under Civil ) of Manipur State Thapa attended the pro- The village authorities and village headmen attended the Mother's Care Children Hos- gramme as the presidium event and expressed their heartfelt gratitude towards these the State Government. Power Company Limited pital and Research Centre; The meeting also urged (MSPCL). members. initiatives of the Assam Rifles that benefit the whole com- Dr H Jasobanta Singh, presi- Covid-19 pandemic and the lost their lives in some part Dr Precilla munity, added the statement. dent, PAM; Prof M world was put under siege. of the world. The work Thounaojam, Dr Rita Kameshore Singh and Dr Though children were not taken up by paediatricians Madhuri and Joybi Sinam Rameshwor Yengkhom, sec- subject to Covid infection on on those rare cases was be- 'War on Corruption' released spoke as resource persons. retary, PAM as presidium a large scale, there were ing discussed at Haemoglobin tests for Free coaching classes to members. some rare and isolated cases MANIPEDICON-2020. By Our Staff Reporter Tejkeshwar; cultural activ- ist Urmika Maibam; senior the participants were done Prof Ksh Chourjit Singh where children were victims A souvenir was also re- and sanitary pads spon- said, 2020 was marred by of the virus and some even leased at today's programme. IMPHAL, Mar 13: A short artist Huirem Tonu and begin after Yaoshang movie titled 'War on Thoiba Thokchom, advi- sored by M/S Eastern By Our Staff Reporter up to conduct the coaching Corruption' directed by sor, Kanglei Movies Motors, Imphal were dis- class after the Yaoshang fes- Oinam Samananda Meitei World as presidium mem- tributed as a part of the IMPHAL, Mar 13: In tival and it is mainly Security forces and written by Memchaton bers. programme. continuation of Shinaiyok organised for those students Food safety drive Thoubal was released today Artists including Athoi Free Coaching 2019, free who cannot attend the paid apprehend at Manipur Press Club. Thokchom, Tonu, Borajao, coaching classes for the year regular coaching classes. organised KCP cadres The programme organ- Manglembi, Samananda, 11th 2021 of class 9, 10,11 and 12 Application forms can be ised by Kanglei Movies Ashakiran, Oinam Kiran students of Keishamthong A/ taken from local clubs and IMPHAL, Mar 13 World was attended by and Ningthoujam Ashuini Foundation C will start after the Yaoshang committees and the class film maker, Laimayum are rendering their per- festival. will be held at the commu- A joint team of troops of Surjakanta; filmmaker Ksh formance in the short film. Day observed The above statement was nity hall of Sanajangthan Keithelmanbi Battalion By Our Staff Reporter made today by Thounaojam Club in Moirangninthou Assam Rifles and Manipur Maheshor, president of Leirak, he added. Police apprehended two IMPHAL, Mar 13: The 11th Manipur State Committee of He further said that the cadres of proscribed group Annual Inter House Social Foundation Day for Anoi Republican Party of India. coaching class will be for all KCP from Nambol Bazar Sindam Shanglen was held He continued that all subjects and proper infra- area yesterday during a Service Competition held at the auditorium hall of measures have been taken structure will be provided. joint operation at around 4 Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur PM. IMPHAL, Mar 13 coordinator of the Social Dance Academy (JNMDA) The two cadres of KCP Service Committee said the today. aged 27 years and 32 years An Annual Inter House competition is being organ- The event was graced AR organises security meet were later identified as Social Service Competition ised with an aim to by L Kishorjit, secretary Sorakhaibam Thoi alias was conducted today strengthen cooperation, of State Kala Akademi, M IMPHAL, Mar 13 made aware of the present Chitra resident of Wangoo IMPHAL, Mar 13 The Food Safety and attended by the teacher team work and team spirit. Kaminikumar, Sangeet situation in Myanmar and Mamang Sabal of trainees of DM College of They have conducted were asked to convey the Standards Authority of India Kala Akademi awardee Chassad Battalion of Assam Kakching district and Teacher Education the activity to keep the col- message to all the villagers A special food safety (FSSAI) had initiated 'Eat and Th Chaoton, senior Rifles under the aegis of HQ Pukhrambam Arun Singh (DMCTE) of B Ed and MEd lege campus clean inorder IGAR (South) organised a and report immediately if licensing and registration Right India' movement choreographer of resident of Awang courses of Academic to prevent any form of dis- Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur village security meet at any Myanmar locals try to cum drive was held at based on three main themes Khunou, Mamang Leikai Session 2020-21. eases which is also Dance Academy (JNMDA) Kamtong today in view of the infiltrate into Indian villages Chingmeirong today. viz if it is not safe, it is not of Imphal West district, current escalating security for taking refuge, said a The camp was organised food (Safe Food); food During the competition, included in their syllabus, as the presidium members. said a statement issued by class rooms of the college, he added. situations in Myanmar and its statement issued by PRO by Food Safety Administra- should not only serve the PRO Assam Rifles. Maibi Jagoi, Krishna implications for the border Assam Rifles. tion as a part of 'Eat Right plate but is also meant for the college campus and the He also expressed the Vandana, Krishna Roop Both the apprehended surrounding areas were desire of conducting simi- villages of Manipur. The village authorities Imphal East' under the su- body and mind (Healthy di- cadres confessed their in- and Thang Ta by various Village headmen and vil- requested for Solar lamps pervision of Th Sunilkumar ets) and the food should be cleaned. lar social service activities artists were presented to volvement in carrying out Speaking on the occa- in other colleges of lage authorities of since the area is facing se- Singh, designated officer, good for both people and the extortion in the area of the audience during the sion, Dr T Surendra Singh, Manipur. cluster of villages, Skipe and vere shortage of electricity Food Safety Administration, planet (Sustainable diets). Nambol and Bishnupur for event. Kamtong villages attended and levelling of community Imphal East, said a state- The statement added that raising fund for the pro- the meet and they were ground, added the statement. ment issued by Food Safety under the Section 63 of the scribed group, added the Administration. Food Safety and Standards statement. The programme was at- Act, 2006, punishment for Both apprehended in- tended by 85 FBOs (Food carrying out a business with- surgents were handed over NB College teachers Business Operators) and in- out license can attract to Nambol Police Station formation leaflets were also imprisonment for 6 months for further investigation refute allegation distributed to the attending along with a fine of Rs 5 and legal action, added the FBOs, added the statement. lakh. statement By Our Staff Reporter made by some party in the name of welfare of the IMPHAL, Mar 13: college without knowledge Allegations thrown by of the happenings in the some people that the college is very unfortunate teachers in Naorem and the people who made Birahari College have not the false allegation should been conducting classes is clarify on the matter, she outright wrong. added. Ningthoujam N Surodhoni added that Surodhoni, head of depart- the teachers of the college ment, Department of welcome and support the Political Science, Naorem initiatives taken up by lo- Birahari College said this cal clubs and Meira Paibis at a press conference held for the welfare of the col- today at the college. lege but in the meantime She added that all the requested them to under- teachers have been work- stand all the facts and ing harder to cover the refrain from making alle- classes that were cancelled gations that could harm due to the Covid-19 pan- the reputation of the col- demic. The allegation lege. City Police fine SOP violators IMPHAL, Mar 13 A police team of City Police Station under the supervision of OC City PS conducted a drive within its jurisdiction in the early hours morning today against the unauthorised street vendors who were selling vegetables specially Yongchak by violating the COVID 19 SOPs. In the said drive 8 (eight) individuals along with (eight) nos of four wheeler vehicles which were fully loaded yongchak (Tata Magic-2, Maruti Van-4, EecoVan-1, Maruti Car-1) were picked up by the PS. Accordingly they were produced before the duty magistrate Imphal West and they were later released with a fine of Rs 500 per head for Yongchak and Rs 50/- per vehicles and warning not to repeat such of- fences in the future. A total of Rs 4400/- were collected during the drive.with a warning not to repeat such of- fences in the future.