Manipur government is all set to hold peace dialogues with Kuki and Zomi militant groups after getting final clearance to the draft ground rules for talks with unlawful organizations, official sources informed here today.
Sources indicated that militant groups maintaining suspension of operations with army and Assam Rifles were likely to sign the agreement with the state government.
Currently, the Assam Rifles is maintaining suspension of operation with Kuki militant groups including Kuki National Army and others working with them while the Army has some agreement with Kuki militant groups working under the United People Front like Zomi Revolutionary Army, Hmar People Convention and Kuki Liberation Front.
However, these agreements were not recognized by the Manipur government.
Manipur government had earlier drawn up a set of ground rules for peace talks with militants and submitted the draft to the Union Home ministry for clearance in the first week of August this year.
The Home Ministry returned the draft suggesting some changes, which were suitably amended and approved by the state cabinet Friday evening.
The state government is optimistic that the amended draft would be cleared very soon to pave a way for holding talks with these militant groups, said an official of the state home department on Saturday.
The ground rules prepared by the state administrative department made it clear that during the peace process, the militants should stay in designated camps.
While expenditure for running the camps would be borne by the government, those staying in the camps should not engage in any kind of extortion, kidnapping or create law and order problem.
Subsequent talks might either be at the official or ministerial level depending on the response of the the militant groups, sources added.
As per the ground rules, a joint monitoring cell would be opened with representatives from the militant group and the state government.
The Centre would also send an official of the MHA not below the rank of the joint secretary as member of the joint monitoring cell.
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North-East girls have “confidence and elegance”
Whenever a chance comes her way to visit Shillong, Panchali Gupta would always love to catch the first ride. And each time that actually took place, she felt like it's a homecoming. For Guwahati-based supermodel, the 'Hill Queen' is not only of salubrious natural beauty but a 'second home' too. Not that she has adopted it, but for the "old connection" she has with the place.
In an exclusive chat with this reporter, Panchali says, "I have an old connection with Shillong," while adding "My father was from Laban locality."
When she visited the city recently, Panchali was beaming with that sense of belonging. The Gladrags supermodel was seen easily getting comfy with almost all at the Shillong's most happening nightclub Cloud 9. "Oh, I would join you in a moment," the affable glam girl was even overheard saying to some boys, who asked her to the dance floor. That night, there's not a single moment she felt out of place as she danced till the wee hour in the morning.
Wondering her romance with Shillong limits to just occasional trips and a bout of nostalgia? If so, then you would be in for surprise. The dusky model, alongside some boys from this fashion-savvy capital, had walked the ramps at various shows. "Sometime I would get an opportunity working with Rohit and Vijay (both models from Shillong) at international events," the svelte model recalls. "I am delighted to work with these boys, and look forward to work with them again."
Perhaps, for all the reason that is, she rarely misses an invite to attend shows in the Pine city.
For Panchali, though born in Guwahati and Shillong her 'second home', the region always comes first to her. "I may be from Guwahati, but whenever I go outside I would represent the entire Northeast," avers the model-actor, who also starred in the flick "I Killed Him, Sir."
A region's well-known face in the modelling circuit and also a national gymnast, Panchali also felt that "height plays a determining factor for Northeast girls aspiring to be a model." She however believed the girls have everything to succeed in the profession. "They have confidence and elegance," agreed the supermodel, whose height also stands at 5"6. As for to aspiring models of Northeast, she urges, "Be what you are, and please be dare and move forward."
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Mary Kom has big dreams for her students
Her’s has been a dream run most athletes can only hope for, but MC Marykom is a name unfamiliar to most Indians.
This World Champion lives in a small village on the outskirts of Imphal. And she has battled poverty and lack of proper infrastructure to become a world-class boxer.
But after dominating the boxing ring for years, Marykom sometimes feels that there are not many takers for her achievements.
“I have performed for India but I got only two sponsors for other games. I actually should have got more. Nobody knows about this. I feel very sad thinking about this sometimes because I have done so much but the people of the company didn’t sponsor me and don’t even recognise me,” says Marykom.
Even though she is seven months pregnant, Marykom is out in the field every morning training young aspiring boxers from nearby villages.
She also takes care of their diet and provides them the training kits, all at her own expense.
Though the training facilities are very basic, she has big dreams for her young boxers. She hopes to start a full-fledged training academy some day.
“The truth is that I am not satisfied right now as I aim win medals in the Commonwealth, Asian Games and Commonwealth Games. I was world champion for three times and I am not very satisfied,” says Marykom.
Medals won by Mary Kom :
Turkey 2002 - Gold Medal at the 2nd World women's boxing championships.
Austria 2005 - Gold Medal at the 3rd World women's boxing championships.
Delhi 2006 – Gold Medal at the 4th World women's boxing championships.
So like a true champion, Marykom will not rest until she and her boxers become a force Indians can no longer ignore in the world of sports.
For her Videos check out:
Source: Sinlung.Com
Sources indicated that militant groups maintaining suspension of operations with army and Assam Rifles were likely to sign the agreement with the state government.
Currently, the Assam Rifles is maintaining suspension of operation with Kuki militant groups including Kuki National Army and others working with them while the Army has some agreement with Kuki militant groups working under the United People Front like Zomi Revolutionary Army, Hmar People Convention and Kuki Liberation Front.
However, these agreements were not recognized by the Manipur government.
Manipur government had earlier drawn up a set of ground rules for peace talks with militants and submitted the draft to the Union Home ministry for clearance in the first week of August this year.
The Home Ministry returned the draft suggesting some changes, which were suitably amended and approved by the state cabinet Friday evening.
The state government is optimistic that the amended draft would be cleared very soon to pave a way for holding talks with these militant groups, said an official of the state home department on Saturday.
The ground rules prepared by the state administrative department made it clear that during the peace process, the militants should stay in designated camps.
While expenditure for running the camps would be borne by the government, those staying in the camps should not engage in any kind of extortion, kidnapping or create law and order problem.
Subsequent talks might either be at the official or ministerial level depending on the response of the the militant groups, sources added.
As per the ground rules, a joint monitoring cell would be opened with representatives from the militant group and the state government.
The Centre would also send an official of the MHA not below the rank of the joint secretary as member of the joint monitoring cell.
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North-East girls have “confidence and elegance”
Whenever a chance comes her way to visit Shillong, Panchali Gupta would always love to catch the first ride. And each time that actually took place, she felt like it's a homecoming. For Guwahati-based supermodel, the 'Hill Queen' is not only of salubrious natural beauty but a 'second home' too. Not that she has adopted it, but for the "old connection" she has with the place.
In an exclusive chat with this reporter, Panchali says, "I have an old connection with Shillong," while adding "My father was from Laban locality."
When she visited the city recently, Panchali was beaming with that sense of belonging. The Gladrags supermodel was seen easily getting comfy with almost all at the Shillong's most happening nightclub Cloud 9. "Oh, I would join you in a moment," the affable glam girl was even overheard saying to some boys, who asked her to the dance floor. That night, there's not a single moment she felt out of place as she danced till the wee hour in the morning.
Wondering her romance with Shillong limits to just occasional trips and a bout of nostalgia? If so, then you would be in for surprise. The dusky model, alongside some boys from this fashion-savvy capital, had walked the ramps at various shows. "Sometime I would get an opportunity working with Rohit and Vijay (both models from Shillong) at international events," the svelte model recalls. "I am delighted to work with these boys, and look forward to work with them again."
Perhaps, for all the reason that is, she rarely misses an invite to attend shows in the Pine city.
For Panchali, though born in Guwahati and Shillong her 'second home', the region always comes first to her. "I may be from Guwahati, but whenever I go outside I would represent the entire Northeast," avers the model-actor, who also starred in the flick "I Killed Him, Sir."
A region's well-known face in the modelling circuit and also a national gymnast, Panchali also felt that "height plays a determining factor for Northeast girls aspiring to be a model." She however believed the girls have everything to succeed in the profession. "They have confidence and elegance," agreed the supermodel, whose height also stands at 5"6. As for to aspiring models of Northeast, she urges, "Be what you are, and please be dare and move forward."
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Mary Kom has big dreams for her students
Her’s has been a dream run most athletes can only hope for, but MC Marykom is a name unfamiliar to most Indians.This World Champion lives in a small village on the outskirts of Imphal. And she has battled poverty and lack of proper infrastructure to become a world-class boxer.
But after dominating the boxing ring for years, Marykom sometimes feels that there are not many takers for her achievements.
“I have performed for India but I got only two sponsors for other games. I actually should have got more. Nobody knows about this. I feel very sad thinking about this sometimes because I have done so much but the people of the company didn’t sponsor me and don’t even recognise me,” says Marykom.
Even though she is seven months pregnant, Marykom is out in the field every morning training young aspiring boxers from nearby villages.
She also takes care of their diet and provides them the training kits, all at her own expense.
Though the training facilities are very basic, she has big dreams for her young boxers. She hopes to start a full-fledged training academy some day.
“The truth is that I am not satisfied right now as I aim win medals in the Commonwealth, Asian Games and Commonwealth Games. I was world champion for three times and I am not very satisfied,” says Marykom.
Medals won by Mary Kom :
Turkey 2002 - Gold Medal at the 2nd World women's boxing championships.
Austria 2005 - Gold Medal at the 3rd World women's boxing championships.
Delhi 2006 – Gold Medal at the 4th World women's boxing championships.
So like a true champion, Marykom will not rest until she and her boxers become a force Indians can no longer ignore in the world of sports.
For her Videos check out:
Source: Sinlung.Com
