Eastern Herald: January 2013

India asserts that minority and majority population is treated alike in the country

Posted by Unknown Headlines 03:57

New Delhi, January 29, 2013: The Government as well as the political class on Tuesday slammed Pakistani Interior Minister Rehman Malik's demand that India provide security for actor...

Khadi Gram Udhyog Bhavan re-opened

Posted by Unknown Headlines 03:54

IMPHAL, January 29, 2013: Govindas Konthoujam, Minister of Commerce and Industries, Sericulture, Vety and Animal Husbandry today re-opened the Khadi Gram Udhyog Bhavan, Paona Bazar during a simple...

NGOs initiate protests over disbanding SIU

Posted by Unknown Headlines 03:51

IMPHAL, January 29, 2013: 12 organizations of the state including student bodies and other social organizations, led by the Coalition Against Drugs and Alcohol (CADA) today staged a...

7 trafficked minors handed back to parents

Posted by Unknown Headlines 03:50

IMPHAL, Jan 29, 2013: The seven minor who were rescued by Thoubal police from the hands of alleged traffickers on January 22 while conducting a frisking check near...

Guardian’s Assoc asks for RTE implementation in private schools

Posted by Unknown Headlines 03:47

IMPHAL, January 29: Addressing a press meet, Advisor N Tomba, Advisor of the All Manipur Guardian Association said during a press meet at its office at Palace Compund...

Sadar Hills chiefs demand cancellation of govt order on MGNREGS

Posted by Unknown Headlines 03:45

IMPHAL, January 29 : An executive body members of the Sadar Hills Chiefs Association (SAHILCA) seriously deliberated on the 'new developments' vis-a-vis guidelines on the MGNREGS, taking serious...

"Bharat Nirman campaign will create awareness on govt schemes"

Posted by Unknown Headlines 03:44

IMPHAL, January 29: A Three day Bharat Nirman campaign began today at the Mini Secretariat hall of Thoubal DC complex. The inaugural function was graced by E Manglemjao, Up-Adhakshya as chief guest; Kh Amuba Singh as guest of honour and Deputy Commissioner of Thoubal District, T Ranjit Singh IAS as president and S Budhi Langathel Zilla Parishad member also, as guest of honour.

The three day campaign is being organized by PIB Imphal in collaboration with Directorate of Advertising and Visual Publicity (DAVP), Directorate of Field Publicity (DFP), Song and Drama Division, Prashar Bharati, District Administration Thoubal, Departments of central and state Governments, Z.P, G.P. NGOs clubs etc, in Thoubal district.

Premlata Loitam MCO, PIB Imphal said in her welcome speech that the Bharat Nirman campaign had been held in different parts of the country covering the entire stretch of the state and the one being organized at Thoubal today is the thirteenth of such programs.

"The campaign is launched to spread awareness of the various schemes that include mid day meal, Integrated Child development Scheme (ICDS), Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGA),Right to Information Act (RTI), Indira Awaj Yojna (IAY), PMGS ," she said.
Inaugurating the function E Manglemjao said Bharat Nirman campaign launched in the district will make large number of people in the district aware of the various schemes and programes of the Government of India.

Kh. Amuba ZEO Thoubal spoke about the Sarva Siksha Abhiyan (SSA) and said that it was an important flagship program and added that proper coordination, cooperation and sincerity on the part of implementing agencies will make Government programs a success.

In his Presidential speech, T. Ranjit Singh IAS said various schemes and programs have been framed and extended in Thoubal district. Saying that Government programs are taken up in a phased manner, he said the campaign will play a big role in making the common masses aware of the benefits extended by the Government of India to the people of Manipur. He narrated how Mahatama Gandhi National Rural Guarantee scheme became an act and added that the act has empowered thousands of beneficiaries to get their due benefits under the act. "MGNREGA funds are not released at one go. But subsequent funds will not be released if there is any complaint from the beneficiaries. The subsequent funds will be released only when the complaints are disposed off," he said. He further appealed to the elected representatives of the local bodies to read the provisions contained in the various schemes of the scheme so that they will be able to help the common masses in getting benefits from the Government.

He said RTI implemented by the Government of India has cautioned Government officials to carry out their duties honestly and sincerely. He appealed to all to use RTI judiciously for the betterment of the society.
Around 20 Stalls including various central and state departments displayed their activities as a part of the campaign. A rally of school students was also held as a part of the campaign.

Sharma, Raina shine as India clinch ODI series against England

Posted by Unknown Sports 03:51

Mohali, January 23, 2013: A rejuvenated India clinched the one-day series against England as the hosts rode on the batting heroics of Rohit Sharma (83) and Suresh Raina...

Election setback for Netanyahu as Lapid emerges as kingmaker

Posted by Unknown World 03:48

Jerusalem, January 23, 2013: A political rookie, Yair Lapid, has emerged as a kingmaker in Israeli elections spoiling Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's victory celebrations, as undecided voters rallied...

35 killed in suicide bomb at Shiite mosque in Iraq

Posted by Unknown World 03:47

Baghdad, January 23, 2013: A suicide bomb in the middle of a funeral at a Shiite mosque in north Iraq killed at least 35 people and wounded 70...

Headley sentencing tomorrow; US seeking 30-35 yrs jail term

Posted by Unknown World 03:44

Chicago, January 23, 2013: More than four years after the horrific Mumbai attacks claimed 166 lives, Pakistani-American LeT terrorist David Headley, one of the main conspirators, is set...

Rajnath Singh says linking of RSS to hindu terror is wrong

Posted by Unknown feature, Nation 03:43

New Delhi, January 23, 2013: Former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and ex-party President Rajnath Singh has been elected unopposed as the new BJP President. After his name was...

CM, Dy CM at Tribal Cultural Festival call for unity and harmony

Posted by Unknown feature, State 03:41

IMPHAL, January 23: The 2nd State Level Tribal Cultural Festival was declared open with the beating of a gong by Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh. The festival will...

Entrance tests for mission school admissions: confusion over RTE implementation

Posted by Unknown Headlines 03:39

IMPHAL, January 23: There is a growing apprehension amongst the people of the state on whether the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009...

Justice Verma Committee submits report on law against sexual assaults on women

Posted by Unknown Nation 03:39

New Delhi, January 23, 2013: More than a month after the December 16 gangrape of a para-medical student in Delhi shook the entire nation and led to widespread...

R-Day rehearsal amid boycott call

Posted by Unknown State 03:38

IMPHAL, January 23: In the backdrop of the Republic Day Celebration being boycotted in the North eastern states of India by different insurgent groups of NE States, this...

Sensex recovers 45 pts in volatile trade; Bharti in limelight

Posted by Unknown business 03:36

New Delhi, January 23, 2013: In volatile trade, the BSE benchmark Sensex on Wednesday recovered by 45 points to end above 20,000-mark on buying in Bharti Airtel, ITC,...

Israel's Netanyahu expected to win third term

Posted by Unknown feature, World 03:38

Jerusalem, January 22, 2013: Israel's hawkish Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to win a third term with a thumping mandate for his rightwing coalition in general elections...

Airport Metro Express line resumes service

Posted by Unknown Headlines 03:35

New Delhi, Jan 22, 2013: The Airport Metro Express line resumed operations on Tuesday morning, nearly six months after it was shut down on grounds of safety, officials...

Gadkari out, Rajnath set to be new BJP president

Posted by Unknown Headlines 03:34

New Delhi, January 22, 2013: In a sudden and dramatic last-minute twist, Nitin Gadkari, facing allegations of dubious funding of his company, was forced out of the race...

Final photo electoral roll 2013 released

Posted by Unknown Headlines 03:31

IMPHAL, January 22: The final photo electoral roll of the year 2013 for all the 60 Assembly constituencies of the state was today formally released by the Chief...

2nd term: Obama vows to renew 'strong alliances' around world

Posted by Unknown feature, Headlines 03:47

Washington, January 21, 2013: President Barack Obama swore to protect and defend the U.S. Constitution in a massive public celebration of American democracy on Monday, marking the second...

World giving enthusiastic welcome to 2013; muted celebrations in India

Posted by Unknown feature, Nation 02:03

New Delhi, Dec 31, 2012: Celebrations and fireworks marked the arrival of 2013 in New Zealand and Australia while India witnessed a muted celebration in the wake of...