Assamese girl sexually molested in Delhi

NEW DELHI, AUG 01 — A 25-year-old Assamese woman have been alleged sexually molested by her manager in Gurgaon, Haryana State.

 

According to the victim (name withheld) she has worked more than two years in a Gurgaon-based technology corporate. The manager racially abused her by calling 'Chinky' and sexually molested her. She was harassed and threatened not to continue her job from August 1^st.

                                                

The victim said that her manager has shown his private parts and demanded sexual pleasures. She made complaint to her superior, but instead of helping her, she was instigated forcibly to withdraw the complaint.

The management head threatened her that if she didn’t withdraw her complaint she will be fired from her post and her two years’ experience letter will be not issued to her.

 

The victim said her manager warned her to behave according to his demands if she wants to grow in the organization.  “I need to do what he ordered me. He even asked me to get my sister or friends who are good looking females to make them meet him so that he can meet his undue sexual demands. He used to forcibly touch me and threaten me,” said the victim.

 

Gurgaon Police registered the case late Friday night. However no arrest has been made. Police is investigating on.

~ BRUCE K. THANGKHAL

The Mizoram Post | Manipur Chronicle | Zogam Today

Unreported Worse Flood in India's Most Troubled State Manipur in Thoubal District

 Flood Hits India’s Most Troubled State Manipur

Worse Flood in Last 200 Years, Entire Thoubal and Part of Chandel Districts Submerged

 

Kakching, Manipur, August 1, 2015

Neither by the mainland nor state media report of the worse flood affected in India’s most trouble state Manipur’s Thoubal district and part of Chandel totally submerged. The state’s print media and television news channels, mostly based at state capital Imphal, looks like of not have enough space or bits, neither lack of interest to cover the flood situation in the state, while covering the a month long public strike demanding the Inner Land Permit law. What seems to be left or neglected has been served by the social media within the state and outside. Imphal the capital city is reported of no affect by the flood.

 

The entire Thoubal and many part of Chandel district have been hit by the worse flood even happened in last 200 years. The state government is in total chaos and unprepared to tackle the situation. No higher zone is left within the district, except taking shelter in nearby hill stations.

 

The Asian Highway No 1, the connectivity between Imphal and Moreh has been cut off. Asian Highway No 1 starting from Wangjing, 26 km from Imphal toward Indo-Myanmar board up to Pallel, has been affected. The old bridge at Pallel damaged and the lone and newly constructed Pallel Bridge, yet to open has been affected. Newly constructed Heirok bridge of the newly proposed highway to Indo-Myanmar boarder is destroyed. Chakpi River in southern Chandel district is known for uncertainty of flow is the furious this time, reported of possible washing away of lone Chapikarong bridge. The Chakpi River flooded the entire Serou region in southern part of Thoubal district. The longest and newly constructed Serou Bridge is in danger mark.

 

The lone bridge of Kakching Sekmai River is cracked, public are warned to avoid using the bridge and newly constructed bridge leading to tourist spot, the Kakching Garden, is blocked as the water has submerged.

 

The worse affected areas in Thoubal district according to the sources are Wangjing-Tentha constituency, Kakching Sub-Divisional areas, Wabagai-Hiyangalam and Sugnu and Serou area in Thoubal district.

It is the season for agricultural plantation, the worse affected area is known for the rice bowl of Manipur that produce large quantity of agricultural product, not only for the region but for entire state. The over 600 sq km of area are affected with over 500,000 people in two districts. Majority of the population in the flood affected area are cultivator, whose paddy crop cultivation is destroyed and will affect the following year. Fishery farms are submerged and lost. Poultry and piggery in domestic homes are sole source of livelihood for most of the villagers, which are destroyed. The market and shops are closed and many submerged for last three days and indeed they are badly hit by the public protect demanding Inner Land Permit system in the state before the flood.

 

Until last night, the water level was still raising and public flogged to safer places for survive, leaving their house and the life hoods unattended. The rain continues to pour for last two weeks and forecast for rain in coming four days as well.

 

Total unpreparedness is the situation in regard to the government’s response to the situation. Civil society bodies and clubs came forward to setup limited relief camps for women and children and affected families for survival. Military forces have extended whatever help they could provide.

 

Thoubal district and indeed the entire valley of Manipur, which is 8% of Manipur’s total geographical area, are surrounded by hills. The season with much rain in the hill area will lead to flood like situation in the valley but flood has not taken for last ten years. This time, the rain continues to pour throughout the state and more in the hill stations of Chandel district, which is flow through three hill areas: One is the Heirok-Wangjing River that flows from the hill areas of Indo-Myanmar board toward the valley, second is the Ithei Maru River of Pallel from the hill area of Chandel in Indo-Myanmar boarder region and third is the Chakpi River flow from southern Chandel district hill areas. All these flow through the Thoubal district and then to Imphal River at Sekmaijin and all the way to Myanmar.

 

Apart from the flood, there are villages in Manipur’s southern part of Ukhrul district have been submerged by Mapithel Thoubal Dam multipurpose project. The schools and church building in those affected villages have been submerged and the affected people of those villages have been demanding from the state government for rehabilitation. Their complaint is that the state government has not come up any clear cut rehabilitation for the affected villages.

 

Madhu Chandra

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Delhi Police invites North East youth to join PCR Patrolling

NEW DELHI, 31 JULY 2015 — Delhi North East youths are invited to join Delhi Police PCR Patrolling with them at areas where North East people are living in large numbers like Munirka, Kotla, Khirki, Mahipalpur, Malviya Nagar, Lajpat Nagar, Sun Light Colony, Safdarjung Enclave, Janakpuri, Burari, Mukherjee Nagar, Gandhi Vihar, Nehru Vihar, Civil Line, Outram Lane, North Campus Delhi University, South Campus, JNU Campus, Jamia Nagar, Dwarka.

Idea is to reach out North East people in their respective areas and to have interaction with them by halting at designated spots after patrolling in their areas. Would like to get feedbacks and suggestions on the spots for their security and welfare in Delhi.

Deployment of these North East youths will be in their respective areas or nearby. They will be trained for few days by PCR Unit before deployment, honorarium will be paid under some scheme, and certificates will be given for their participation.

“Interested and daring North East youths who are requested to give their name, mobile number, area where they are living in Delhi at 9810083486 by SMS Or Whatsapp. Share the THRILL OF PATROLLING in your locality with Delhi Police PCR CARS for security of your own North East people at Delhi,” says Robin Hibu IPS, Joint Commissioner of Police, Nodal Officer for North East Region, Delhi.

Northeast leaders met DCW chairperson Swati Maliwal

NEW DELHI, JULY 31, 2015: A team of North-East's social activists met Ms Swati Maliwal, Chairperson of Delhi Commission for Women (DCW), Govt of NCT of Delhi at her office in New Delhi today.

Representation on he plight of Women from the North East of India in Delhi and suggestion of remedial/corrective steps to DCW was done by the NE team including Dr Alana Golmei, General Secretary, Northeast Support Centre & Helpline (NESCH), Mr ID Gil, Lawyer for Northeast people, Mr David Boyes, Convener, North East India Forum Against Racism (NEIFAR), and Mr J Maivio, Vice President, Northeast India Welfare Society.

"We have a positive discussion with the new chairperson Swati Maliwal today. She responded that all the points in our letter make a lot of sense. She said to implement all these will take a month as these needs further consultation with larger NE community," said Dr Golmei. 

Ms Maliwal has proposed for meeting with larger NE groups including activists, NGO, Lawyers, student's leaders, professionals, etc especially to - set up a Committee for NE at DCW, appoint female NE lawyers, regular meeting with NE representatives, Conduct study on situation of NE women, the team members stated.

The womenfolk from the North East of India, due to their distinct physical feature, appearance and range of other peculiar differences in language and culture, are particularly vulnerable to crimes which are most often, sexual in nature. Others types of atrocities against the womenfolk are cheating by landlord and brokers, physical assault, eve-teasing, non-payment of salary or non-existence of proper paper work of employment and subsequent exploitation thereof. The list goes on.

~ Bruce K. Thangkhal

The Mizoram Post | Manipur Chronicle | Zogam Today

Langkhanpau Guite elected as Chairman of ADC CCpur

LAMKA, JULY 31, 2015: For the second time Mr Langkhanpau Guite has been elected as Chairman of Autonomous District Council (ADC) Churachandpur, Manipur on Friday (July 31).

Mr Guite secured 17 votes out of 23 MDC present and voting while his contender Mr Khaipao Haokip secured 5 votes and 1 vote went invalid.

Mr Lalhmangpui Fimate, MDC and former Executive member of ADC/CCPur presided over the auspicious Chairman-Election Meeting in ADC Conference Hall, Tuibuang.

~ BKT

Manipur: Sugnu down with waters on 31 July 2015

                                                                                

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Arunachalee woman missing in Delhi

NEW DELHI, 31 JULY 2015 — A 40-year-old woman from Arunachal Pradesh is reportedly from AIIMS Metro station in New Delhi since July 28th.

According to sources the missing woman, hailing from Phanglonglat Village of Anjaw District in Arunachal Pradesh, is identified as Balaila Ngadong. She has been reportedly lost from AIIMS Metro Gate No 2 at around 2 pm on 28 July 2015. She is a first time visitor to Delhi.

Delhi Police sought help to locate the missing woman. Finders can call 100, 1093, any Police PCR Van or any Police Station, and can also call/ whatsapp/ sms to Mr Robin Hibu IPS, Nodal Officer for North East Region, Delhi Police in 9810083486. Can also be e-mail to him at robinhibu@gmail.com. Mr Hibu has been selflessly working for the safety of the citizens as well as for the helpless North-east people in the national capital.

~ Lalbruce

2 North-East dead bodies buried in Delhi

NEW DELHI, 30 JULY 2015 — A 20-year-old Manipuri youth identified as Soibam Akash S/o (L) S Samananda of Guwahati Basti Raj Bari has reportedly died in New Delhi on 29 July 2015.

Sources said the deceased body could not be sent home due to high cost of transportation of body. The body was buried in West Delhi Cremation, Punjabi Bagh.

"After my personal request Punjabi Bagh, West Delhi Cremation ground incharge Mr Kuldip Chana has agreed to cremate his dead body free of cost. I have expressed heartfelt thanks on behalf of North-East people at Delhi," said Mr Robin Hibu IPS, Nodal Officer for North East Region, Delhi Police.

Mr Chana further agreed for future free cremation of poor and helpless north-east people in Delhi. Christian burial ground in Burari and Dwarka has also agreed to bury free-of-cost for poor and helpless people from north-east.

Last time one Assamese woman was buried with the help which comes through contributions from Delhi Police for North-Eastern Region (DPNER) and other few kindhearted people.

In an exemplary voluntary service, Assam representative of DPNER Mr Saranjay has sacrificed the whole day and night to give a decent burial of the deceased woman, whose dead body was lying at DDU Hospital.

Another 20-year-old woman Dhunita Munda D/o Kariya Munda of Akul line, Chapor, Dhubri district, Assam who works as domestic maid in Kirti Nagar, New Delhi died on 28 July 2015. The dead body was buried in Burari today.

In today's burial, Manipur representative of DPNER Mr Raju Singh is with the dead body for her last journey at the crematorium.

On behalf of the North-East people in Delhi, Mr Robin Hibu, the Nodal Officer for North-East People expressed his gratitude to Mr Saranjay, Mr Raju Singh, Mr Kuldip Chana, and the Parish Priest of Burari, Dwarka.

Dead body of an Assamese woman cremated in Delhi . Pi:- Raju Singh (MYMAD)

"Wish we had some emergency fund as recommended by the Bezbaruah Committee for such social works, atleast give our North-East poor decent burial, away from their loved ones, away from their home...buried in the midst of strangers.....but for few DPNER Representatives accompanying in their last journey on earth," asserted Mr Robin Hibu.

Courtesy:~ DPNE / Lalbruce

I like your smile... Never stop smiling: APJ Abdul Kalam

Dr APJ Abdul Kalam during a visit to
Bunglon High School, Churachandpur,
Manipur in 2006. Pic: N Jonish

Popularly known as 'The Missile Man of India' -- Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam (b15.10.1931) -- was the 11th President of India from 25 July 2002 to 25 July 2007.  A scientist turned politician, Kalam was born and raised in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu and studied physics and aerospace engineering. He passed away in Shillong, Meghalaya State on 27 July 2015. Rest in Peace, Respected Sir, PEOPLE'S President!

HERE is a memorable and lively encounter with Dr Abdul Kalam from the words of a top cop from northeastern parts of India.

NEW DELHI, 28 JULY 2015 — I too had touching moments with President Kalam, In full IPS black bandgala dress... all IPS Officers were asked to line up as President will meet all of us being escorted by Dr KK Paul, Commisioner of Delhi Police during his Presidentship during at home function at Delhi.

When he handshaked with me, he smiled and said, "I like your smile... never stop smiling", and said, "People from hills are more happy because they are with nature and always smile".

 

Mr Robin Hibu, IPS, Jt CP, Special Unit for
Women and Children (SPUWAC) &
Nodal Officer for North-East People, Delhi Police.
Pic: BKT

And he told the commissioner that more young officers should be encouraged to serve at Delhi, so that more youth will be encouraged.

After few years, I was incharge of his security at Tawang Festival. ...he immediately recognised me and said, so young man, you are here....he whispered something at his secretary Mr PM Nair's ear, after the function was over...His Secretary asked me that why not I  join Rasthrapati Bhavan on deputation?

I missed lifetime opportunity to serve the nation with such illustrious visionary president of India.

I have photograph of that pulsating movements with President Dr Kalam hanging at my wall....read his book “Ignited Mind”.

For me he is an inspirational hero. ..... pauperised newspaper frail boy from rural Kerala … who rose to become President of India, decorated with Bharat Ratna by sheer dint of hardwork and sincerity.

Nation especially youth will miss ... such noble and down to earth President. And he died amidst youth of IIM, Shillong....

Rest in Peace, Sir.

Adieu ! Adieu !

By:~ Robin Hibu, IPS, Nodal Officer for North-East, Delhi Police

*Compiled by Lalbruce

A Nation’s Tears : The Immortal ‘Dr Kalam’ ~ Gin Gangte

 Tribute:

“Dream is not that which you see while sleeping, 

it is something that does not let you sleep” 

 – Dr APJ Abdul Kalam

Gin Gangte welcomed the President of India

The unbelievable has happened. That Dr APJ Abdul Kalam is no more. Soon, the news spread like a wildfire. As usual, TV channels were chocking with what they called ‘Breaking News’ and social networking sites were blasted with the sad news, ofcourse very sad news, but turn out to be true. Much as I wish that the news was wrong, however, the unbelievable has finally happened galvanizing the nation’s in tears. 

Indian President Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam giving
speech in Bunglon High School, Churachandpur,
Manipur. Photo: N Jonish

Just as every Indian was in tears, I am also immensely saddened and mournful at the sudden demise of our former President, Dr APJ Abdul Kalam. His was a source of inspiration for all. He was a great visionary in thought, a statesman in action, a spiritualist at heart, a nationalist to the core, and above all an outstanding scientist. What I like and admire in him was his sense of ‘utmost’ humility. A down-to-earth in personality, he meant what he says and stood tough for it, come what may. He never accept ‘no’ for an answer. He never retracted from where he has already made a promise and commitment.

The Calling : Meeting the President

Nearly ten years ago, I have the rare opportunity to meet Dr Kalam at his chamber in Rashtrapati Bhavan, on 12^th April, 2006, to be precise. It was a one-to-one encounter, lasting for about 20mins. When I faxed a letter seeking appointment with him, I was not hopeful of granting one. Instead, I was a bit nervous, taking stock of my humble background, coming from a small and hitherto unknown hamlet. A private citizen. A village school’s headmaster. No attractive profile of short. Nothing, nothing at all. Deep in my mind, I was even thinking whether I would be jailed for sending letter to the President. Oh! unexpected as it was, my Nokia 1100 model phone was ringing. A thrilling news came then, a call from the Rashtrapati Bhavan. I was too excited to hear the voice on the other side conveying that ‘The President would meet you tomorrow at 11:00am’. That was the 11^th day of April 2006. Since I was determined to grab the opportunity, I started preparing a five-point representation throughout the night, without enjoying the slightest sleep, for the next day’s ‘encounter’ . I am still surprise wondering what made me to put up a brave face before him. I must admit, nervousness was too luxury for me to be afforded on that day.  On second thought, I realise that it was the dream and vision to do something beautiful for the rural masses to which I belong that put me to take the burden of extra miles to call on the President of India.

Dr.  Abdul Kalam presented books for the Library of  

Bunglon High School in Churachandpur District, 

Manipur. Photo: N Jonish

 What have exactly pushed me to approach the President was the vision to be apart of his dream – the dream to make India a ‘developed’ nation by 2020. It was the time when the whole country was in the wave of Indo – US nuclear deal. As the President was going through my representation, point after point, I have advanced my thought telling him, but politely, that though ‘Krishnamurthy may be more popular than Christopher in the Silicon valley, the fact is that there are hundreds of tribal students who does not see computer with their own eyes’. I also furtherance my point to tell him about the lack of educational facilities in the hill areas of Manipur. One point that I strongly advocated before him and still relevant till today was to introduce pre-matric scholarship for tribal students, as is the practise with post-matric scholarship. I cited my experience telling him that about 50% of tribal students were unable to purchase books from the open markets. Towards the end of our discussion, I requested the President to visit the nondescript locality where I belonged. The President, at first, was not favourable to the idea citing that he had already visited Manipur in 2002. To add a stronger force to my invitation, I told him boldly that, the ‘real’ India lies in rural areas. After much pushed and repeated request, the President obliged, finally.

Childrens of Bunglon High School taking with India Flag waiting for
APJ Abdul Kalam, President of India at Churachandpur Dist.
Manipur. Photo: N Jonish

My conviction was that, if the President was to visit my village, his visitation would herald atleast a little bit of development for the people of the area, if not many things and more. My conviction proved the desired effect – the state PWD swung into action completing black-topping of 5kms long road from Moirang to Bunglawn in two weeks, which was left unattended for the last 60 years. A new power transformer was fitted. A new water pipelines were arranged for the villagers. A helipad was constructed and the school was painted a new face lift. It was learnt that the Government spent about 2.5 crore for the ‘Great October Visit’. All in all, the people of the area received so much of the visit – a new dawn for the people of Kapaih Valley!!! 

The Promise : Visiting Bunglawn

Six months down the line, keeping the ‘promise’ to his heart, Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, the President of India, was flesh and blood at Bunglawn, on the historic 16^th October 2006, interacting with students and public, and meeting with the village chiefs of the area, for an hour. What was noteworthy was the fact that, as the program got over and the President was about to leave the school campus, whilst his aides waiting with the door of his car’s opened, the President took the opposite direction, walked towards the school children, chatted with them and shook hands with them. No wonder, he was the ‘real’ President in its true sense – The People’s President!! Standing besides him, I commented that ‘We are more Indians today than 60 years ago’. Indeed, it was the day that changed my life!!! The opening remarks of the memorable ‘Possiblying Impossible’ speech of Dr APJ Abdul Kalam - ‘Gin Gangte is my friend’ - is still fresh as the morning breeze and will continue to ring in my ears for times to come.

Students of Bunglon High School performing a dance at
Bunglon High School ground, Churachandpur  on the occasion of
Dr Abdul Kalam Visit.  Photo: N Jonish

Hark! in postmorteming the event, which was to say, a milestone in the annals of history, much more than the visit was the fulfillment of his promise that he had committed  in the summer of 2006, it was more of his love for the poor and the down-trodden, the people who are on the fringe of social and economic deprivation. Though there was no further communication between us during the last six months, it was like a ‘manna’ from Heaven to receive a letter from Rashtrapati Bhavan dated 28^th September 2006, informing that the ‘President would be visiting Bunglon High School on 16^th October 2006’. I was in cloud nine as I heard that piece of ‘big’ news. With the news of the imminent visit of the President of India spread nooks and corners of the state, the hitherto little known Bunglawn has become the destiny of Who’s Who of Manipur, the Bethlehem. From the Deputy Commissioner to the Chief Minister to the Governor, you name it, all were there. The road that the President took to reach the ‘destined’ Bunglawn is now known as ‘Dr Kalam Road’. A Computer Centre & Science Lab – A project of Dr Abdul Kalam was opened at the school campus on January 11, 2011 by the then Governor of Manipur, Dr S S Sidhu. God is good, all the time!!!

Dr. Kalam’s India : A Vision for Development

Today, as Dr Abdul Kalam had left us, and his mortal remains laid to rest in eternity in Rameswaram, from where he began his journey of life, my nerve has been weakened, extremely weakened - my heart cry for the great soul of India. India has lost one of the most illustrious sons, a great motivator, a thinker – setting agendas for 1.2 billion Indians. With the passing away of our former President of India, he has left to us a momentous task, where we all have a duty to perform. It is a well-known fact that Dr Kalam has visioned for a strong and powerful India in the comity of nations. He has outlined his dreams and visions in several books he has penned with, in his public speeches, interviews, et al. He strongly felt the need for bridging the rural-urban divides in order to avoid large scale migration.

APJ Abdul Kalam handshakes with students at Bunglon,
Churachandpur District. Photo: N Jonish

Ergo, he has came up with the policy, which is now known as ‘Providing Urban Amenities to Rural Areas’, in short (PURA). He also campaigned for a corruption-free India for the over all development of the nation, and suggested for moral teachings at home, schools, colleges and universities. When many are talking about nuclear and weaponry super power, Dr Kalam, on the other hand, had visioned for a ‘knowledge super power’ for India. The best tribute, therefore, we can give to Dr Kalam is to follow his dreams and visions, his thoughts and actions, with determination and a high degree of commitment in all spheres of our life. It’s true, he is no more with us, in flesh and blood, but the idea and his vision will remain forever. I sincerely hope and pray that his pet project of ‘India Vision 2020’ would, for sure, see the light of the day, in reality, sooner than later.

In death, he shall be still alive in our hearts, evermore!!!

With tears,

Mangpha, Pu Kalam!!!

Adieu, Dr Kalam!!!

(The writer is News Editor, All India Radio, Aizawl. He can be reached at gingangte@gmail.com / gingangte@yahoo.com. Facebook @ Gin Gangte)

Manipur youth succumbs to accident injuries sustained in Gurgaon

NEW DELHI, JULY 30, 2015: A 25-year-old Manipuri youth, who had recently come to Gurgaon in search of a job, died while his friend sustained injuries after a recklessly driven BMW allegedly hit their scooty outside a petrol pump on MG Road. The accident happened in the wee hours of Friday when Ra Wunger Eijon and N Galengpam Twis Hung Themsen were returning to Gurgaon after having dinner at another friend’s place in Delhi, police said. The two youths were rushed to a private hospital by passersby, which referred Eijon to Delhi’s Safdarjung Hospital where he died on Monday. The duo was not wearing helmets at the time of the accident.

An FIR was lodged against the BMW’s driver, who is yet to be identified, under sections 279 (rash driving) and 304-A (causing death by negligence) of the IPC only on Monday after Themsen and a group of youths from the North East, all of whom put up in rented accommodation in Sikandarpur, lodged a complaint at DLF-I police station.

However, cops said they are yet to identify the car or the driver as the registration number does not match with the colour of the BMW, as claimed by Themsen in his complaint. According to Themsen, who has managed to recollect the car’s registration number as DL-2711 only, the BMW was black coloured, while police claim that the number belongs to a white colour car.

Themsen said, “Eijon and I had gone to a friend’s house in Delhi for dinner around 11 pm on Thursday. We were returning home around 2 am when a speeding BMW came and collided with our scooty. We fell on the road. The driver did not stop to help us and just fled. Locals rushed us to the hospital.”

~  BRUCE K. THANGKHAL
(The Mizoram Post | Manipur Chronicle | Zogam Today)

3 youths donated rice for flood victims in Manipur

MANIPUR, JULY 29, 2015 – It was an amazing zeal which sparked off in the minds of the young. The incessant rains and floods have caused devastating affects on the low-laying villages in Lamka town, CCpur, Manipur in the past week past.

An executive member of North East Support Centre & Helpline (NESCH) Delhi and a social worker Mr Khamlianlal @ Khams Zotal, Miss Lynda Zou of Bahrain, and Mr Anthony Khai of USA have donated money and bought rice which was freely distributed among the flood affected villages in Manipur, especially the neglected Zou villagers. The trio led by Mr Zotal carried the rice and hand it over the village chiefs on July 27.