Centre closely watching Nagaland situation

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New Delhi, December 31 2013 : The Centre is closely monitoring the situation in Nagaland following clashes between NSCN (IM) militants and local Sumi tribals that led to the killing of seven persons, throwing the ongoing peace talks in tatters.

Official sources said the violence in Nagaland’s Zunheboto district may spread to other areas as locals have been protesting against the collection of so-called “taxes” by NSCN (IM) in many parts of the State.

“We are closely watching the situation in Nagaland.

We are committed to ensuring the ceasefire with NSCN-IM.

However, the protests reflect how public opinion in Nagaland is going against the insurgents,” a source said.

The NSCN (IM) designated camp at Mukalimi village in Nagaland’s Zunheboto district was overrun and torched by the Sumi people angered over the alleged attempted rape and molestation of two women by cadres.

Assam Rifles officials and IM cadres at the camp : Courtesy Morung Express

The people attacked the NSCN (IM) camp and set on fire with the cadres being chased away.

The seige also cut off food and water to the hill-top camp, after which the NSCN-IM cadre ran out of supplies.

While five protestors were killed and one injured when the insurgents opened fire, two insurgents were found dead in the camp.

People in different parts of Nagaland have also been protesting against the collection of so-called “taxes” by NSCN(IM) and many of them have stopped paying the rebels, creating tension in the State in the past few month.

NSCN (IM) chairman Isak Chishi Swu and general secretary Thuingaleng Muivah are camping in New Delhi.

The peace dialogue between the Government’s interlocutor and the group has been going on at a very slow pace with both sides sticking to the respective stands.

Interlocutor for the talks R S Pandey has also resigned and joined BJP, ostensibly to contest the Lok Sabha elections.

NSCN (IM) entered into truce with the Government of India in 1997 and since then more than 80 rounds of talks were held between the Centre and NSCN led by Swu and Muivah without concrete outcome in the last 16 years of truce.

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Centre closely watching Nagaland situation

Source: / Press Trust of India

New Delhi, December 31 2013 : The Centre is closely monitoring the situation in Nagaland following clashes between NSCN (IM) militants and local Sumi tribals that led to the killing of seven persons, throwing the ongoing peace talks in tatters.

Official sources said the violence in Nagaland’s Zunheboto district may spread to other areas as locals have been protesting against the collection of so-called “taxes” by NSCN (IM) in many parts of the State.

“We are closely watching the situation in Nagaland.

We are committed to ensuring the ceasefire with NSCN-IM.

However, the protests reflect how public opinion in Nagaland is going against the insurgents,” a source said.

The NSCN (IM) designated camp at Mukalimi village in Nagaland’s Zunheboto district was overrun and torched by the Sumi people angered over the alleged attempted rape and molestation of two women by cadres.

Assam Rifles officials and IM cadres at the camp : Courtesy Morung Express

The people attacked the NSCN (IM) camp and set on fire with the cadres being chased away.

The seige also cut off food and water to the hill-top camp, after which the NSCN-IM cadre ran out of supplies.

While five protestors were killed and one injured when the insurgents opened fire, two insurgents were found dead in the camp.

People in different parts of Nagaland have also been protesting against the collection of so-called “taxes” by NSCN(IM) and many of them have stopped paying the rebels, creating tension in the State in the past few month.

NSCN (IM) chairman Isak Chishi Swu and general secretary Thuingaleng Muivah are camping in New Delhi.

The peace dialogue between the Government’s interlocutor and the group has been going on at a very slow pace with both sides sticking to the respective stands.

Interlocutor for the talks R S Pandey has also resigned and joined BJP, ostensibly to contest the Lok Sabha elections.

NSCN (IM) entered into truce with the Government of India in 1997 and since then more than 80 rounds of talks were held between the Centre and NSCN led by Swu and Muivah without concrete outcome in the last 16 years of truce.

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Separate investment policy for NE mooted

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Imphal, December 30 2013: Commerce and Industry Minister Govindas Konthoujam today released the recommendations of the industrial development dialogue on ‘Industrial potential in Manipur and Look East Policy of India’, held at Classic Hotel on June 10 last.

Eminent economist and All Manipur Entrepreneurs Association (AMEA) advisor Prof N Mohendra also attended the function organised by AMEA at Secretariat Ministerial Block.

Speaking at the occasion, Govindas Konthoujam said that the State Government has requested the Centre to work out a separate investment policy for North East States.

Informing that there are many trade components in the State Commerce and Industry Department, the Minister said that these trades however need support from Finance and Power Departments.

Govindas Konthoujam releasing ‘Industrial potential in Manipur and Look East Policy of India’

The Minister also stressed on the need to set up separate Directorates for all these trades.

While speaking on the need for setting up industrial units in hill districts, Govindas Konthoujam pointed out law and order problem as the main hindrance to Government’s development plans and projects.

Govindas also called on the people of the State to get ready for the arrival of train service in 2016 or 2017 .

Saying that skill development training must be given to the unemployed youth in order to make them self employed, Govindas announced Government’s plan for setting up an industrial education institute at Porompat in Imphal East district.

In his speech, the Minister also spoke on the issues like working hand in hand between entrepreneurs and the Government in hill districts, setting up of an Industrial Advisory Board, need for repayment of loans and impact of bandhs and blockades on industrial growth.

Prof N Mohendra while speaking at the function said that Manipur Government must formulate a concrete plan to give skill development education to youth like in China.

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Governor arrives

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Imphal, December 30 2013: VK Duggal who would be sworn in as the Governor of Manipur arrived at Imphal this afternoon.

The new Governor who replaced former Governor Dr Ashwani Kumar arrived at Imphal airport at 3pm.There he was received by Chief Secretary PC Lawmkunga, DGP Shahid Ahmed, Imphal West DC K Radhakumar and Imphal West SP K Jayenta.

On reaching the Raj Bhavan, VK Duggal was given a guard of honour in the presence of Chief Minister O Ibobi and his Council of Ministers.

He would be sworn is as the Governor of Manipur by Manipur High Court Chief Justice Laksh-mikant Mahapatra tomorrow.

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Governor arrives

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Imphal, December 30 2013: VK Duggal who would be sworn in as the Governor of Manipur arrived at Imphal this afternoon.

The new Governor who replaced former Governor Dr Ashwani Kumar arrived at Imphal airport at 3pm.There he was received by Chief Secretary PC Lawmkunga, DGP Shahid Ahmed, Imphal West DC K Radhakumar and Imphal West SP K Jayenta.

On reaching the Raj Bhavan, VK Duggal was given a guard of honour in the presence of Chief Minister O Ibobi and his Council of Ministers.

He would be sworn is as the Governor of Manipur by Manipur High Court Chief Justice Laksh-mikant Mahapatra tomorrow.

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Governor arrives

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Imphal, December 30 2013: VK Duggal who would be sworn in as the Governor of Manipur arrived at Imphal this afternoon.

The new Governor who replaced former Governor Dr Ashwani Kumar arrived at Imphal airport at 3pm.There he was received by Chief Secretary PC Lawmkunga, DGP Shahid Ahmed, Imphal West DC K Radhakumar and Imphal West SP K Jayenta.

On reaching the Raj Bhavan, VK Duggal was given a guard of honour in the presence of Chief Minister O Ibobi and his Council of Ministers.

He would be sworn is as the Governor of Manipur by Manipur High Court Chief Justice Laksh-mikant Mahapatra tomorrow.

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Governor arrives

Source:

Imphal, December 30 2013: VK Duggal who would be sworn in as the Governor of Manipur arrived at Imphal this afternoon.

The new Governor who replaced former Governor Dr Ashwani Kumar arrived at Imphal airport at 3pm.There he was received by Chief Secretary PC Lawmkunga, DGP Shahid Ahmed, Imphal West DC K Radhakumar and Imphal West SP K Jayenta.

On reaching the Raj Bhavan, VK Duggal was given a guard of honour in the presence of Chief Minister O Ibobi and his Council of Ministers.

He would be sworn is as the Governor of Manipur by Manipur High Court Chief Justice Laksh-mikant Mahapatra tomorrow.

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Separate investment policy for NE mooted

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Imphal, December 30 2013: Commerce and Industry Minister Govindas Konthoujam today released the recommendations of the industrial development dialogue on ‘Industrial potential in Manipur and Look East Policy of India’, held at Classic Hotel on June 10 last.

Eminent economist and All Manipur Entrepreneurs Association (AMEA) advisor Prof N Mohendra also attended the function organised by AMEA at Secretariat Ministerial Block.

Speaking at the occasion, Govindas Konthoujam said that the State Government has requested the Centre to work out a separate investment policy for North East States.

Informing that there are many trade components in the State Commerce and Industry Department, the Minister said that these trades however need support from Finance and Power Departments.

Govindas Konthoujam releasing ‘Industrial potential in Manipur and Look East Policy of India’

The Minister also stressed on the need to set up separate Directorates for all these trades.

While speaking on the need for setting up industrial units in hill districts, Govindas Konthoujam pointed out law and order problem as the main hindrance to Government’s development plans and projects.

Govindas also called on the people of the State to get ready for the arrival of train service in 2016 or 2017 .

Saying that skill development training must be given to the unemployed youth in order to make them self employed, Govindas announced Government’s plan for setting up an industrial education institute at Porompat in Imphal East district.

In his speech, the Minister also spoke on the issues like working hand in hand between entrepreneurs and the Government in hill districts, setting up of an Industrial Advisory Board, need for repayment of loans and impact of bandhs and blockades on industrial growth.

Prof N Mohendra while speaking at the function said that Manipur Government must formulate a concrete plan to give skill development education to youth like in China.

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Separate investment policy for NE mooted

Source:

Imphal, December 30 2013: Commerce and Industry Minister Govindas Konthoujam today released the recommendations of the industrial development dialogue on ‘Industrial potential in Manipur and Look East Policy of India’, held at Classic Hotel on June 10 last.

Eminent economist and All Manipur Entrepreneurs Association (AMEA) advisor Prof N Mohendra also attended the function organised by AMEA at Secretariat Ministerial Block.

Speaking at the occasion, Govindas Konthoujam said that the State Government has requested the Centre to work out a separate investment policy for North East States.

Informing that there are many trade components in the State Commerce and Industry Department, the Minister said that these trades however need support from Finance and Power Departments.

Govindas Konthoujam releasing ‘Industrial potential in Manipur and Look East Policy of India’

The Minister also stressed on the need to set up separate Directorates for all these trades.

While speaking on the need for setting up industrial units in hill districts, Govindas Konthoujam pointed out law and order problem as the main hindrance to Government’s development plans and projects.

Govindas also called on the people of the State to get ready for the arrival of train service in 2016 or 2017 .

Saying that skill development training must be given to the unemployed youth in order to make them self employed, Govindas announced Government’s plan for setting up an industrial education institute at Porompat in Imphal East district.

In his speech, the Minister also spoke on the issues like working hand in hand between entrepreneurs and the Government in hill districts, setting up of an Industrial Advisory Board, need for repayment of loans and impact of bandhs and blockades on industrial growth.

Prof N Mohendra while speaking at the function said that Manipur Government must formulate a concrete plan to give skill development education to youth like in China.

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Separate investment policy for NE mooted

Source:

Imphal, December 30 2013: Commerce and Industry Minister Govindas Konthoujam today released the recommendations of the industrial development dialogue on ‘Industrial potential in Manipur and Look East Policy of India’, held at Classic Hotel on June 10 last.

Eminent economist and All Manipur Entrepreneurs Association (AMEA) advisor Prof N Mohendra also attended the function organised by AMEA at Secretariat Ministerial Block.

Speaking at the occasion, Govindas Konthoujam said that the State Government has requested the Centre to work out a separate investment policy for North East States.

Informing that there are many trade components in the State Commerce and Industry Department, the Minister said that these trades however need support from Finance and Power Departments.

Govindas Konthoujam releasing ‘Industrial potential in Manipur and Look East Policy of India’

The Minister also stressed on the need to set up separate Directorates for all these trades.

While speaking on the need for setting up industrial units in hill districts, Govindas Konthoujam pointed out law and order problem as the main hindrance to Government’s development plans and projects.

Govindas also called on the people of the State to get ready for the arrival of train service in 2016 or 2017 .

Saying that skill development training must be given to the unemployed youth in order to make them self employed, Govindas announced Government’s plan for setting up an industrial education institute at Porompat in Imphal East district.

In his speech, the Minister also spoke on the issues like working hand in hand between entrepreneurs and the Government in hill districts, setting up of an Industrial Advisory Board, need for repayment of loans and impact of bandhs and blockades on industrial growth.

Prof N Mohendra while speaking at the function said that Manipur Government must formulate a concrete plan to give skill development education to youth like in China.

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Minou Youth Club Foundation Day

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Moreh, December 29 2013: Minou Youth Club celebrated its first foundation day with Maring Social Welfare Officer, Moreh D Mathew as the chief guest at the community hall of Minou village in Chandel district today.

TBPT Convenor Dongreingam and Maring Student’s Union president attended the function as functional president and guest of honour respectively.

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Minou Youth Club Foundation Day

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Moreh, December 29 2013: Minou Youth Club celebrated its first foundation day with Maring Social Welfare Officer, Moreh D Mathew as the chief guest at the community hall of Minou village in Chandel district today.

TBPT Convenor Dongreingam and Maring Student’s Union president attended the function as functional president and guest of honour respectively.

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Japanese art form Butoh finds footing in Manipur

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Imphal, December 28 2013 : Considered to be a land of dances, yet another dance form referred to as Butoh and originating from Japan, has literally found its place in Manipur with a group of enthusiastic proponents of the dance form familiarising with the intricate movements of Butoh through a workshop held since December 25 at Khongman.

A joint venture of Sharma Arts and Crafts House (SACH) and NACHOM Arts of Contemporary Movement the workshop is an initiative of Surjit Nongmeikapam (Bonbon), a contemporary dancer cum choreographer.

The workshop is being held under the supervision of Butoh instructor namely Agu Tara, said to be among the few Indians practising the Japanese art form.

Briefing the participants about the performing art form, Agu Tara explained that Butoh is a dance form encompassing the wholeness of oneself, involves varied range of techniques and makes the performer feel energetic, internally.

Participants at the workshop of Butoh

Informed to be first introduced in Japan by Tatsumi Hijikata and Kazuo Ohno soon after the end of World War II, Butoh is said to manifest ‘chaos’ and destruction caused by the War, rebellion against social constraints and emancipation from suppressed emotions.

Overall it is how one resonates to the things around and deconsecrates from ego and self, she maintained.

On being asked about the response of the participants, Agu Tara said they (participants) are opening up to the new form of art and was satisfied to see their enthusiasm.

The instructor also said she is content with conducting the workshop.

Speaking to Abo RK, one of the workshop participants, defined his experience as transforming and enlightening.

Expressing that Butoh brings oneself to contemplate and resonate with everything around, he also conveyed that joining workshop makes him find internal peace.

Another participant Chaoba Thiyam, who also happens to be a meditator, pointed out that Butoh is more of a spiritual movement done through following one’s subtle and inner feelings, expanded form of meditation and not just a dance form.

Further stating that Butoh is supposedly not confined to stage performance but emphasizes on breaking daily pattern of life and societal norms by sinking into another realm, Chaoba also observed that through this realm one’s originality and creativity eventually comes to the fore.

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State lad wins

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Imphal, December 28 2013 : Sorokhaibam Rodison Meitei won second position in the 4th National Painting Competition on Water Conservation organised by the Central Ground Water Board, Ministry of Water Resources, Government of India on December 27 at ICAR complex, New Delhi.

Sorokhaibam Rodison Meitei

S Rodison s/o Rakesh is a Standard III student of Mothers’ Pride Academy, Bishnupur.

Before the national level competition, a regional level competition was held at Nephi House, Guwahati on November 17 .

Rodison secured the first position among 50 competitors selected from the regional level competition.

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Japanese art form Butoh finds footing in Manipur

Source:

Imphal, December 28 2013 : Considered to be a land of dances, yet another dance form referred to as Butoh and originating from Japan, has literally found its place in Manipur with a group of enthusiastic proponents of the dance form familiarising with the intricate movements of Butoh through a workshop held since December 25 at Khongman.

A joint venture of Sharma Arts and Crafts House (SACH) and NACHOM Arts of Contemporary Movement the workshop is an initiative of Surjit Nongmeikapam (Bonbon), a contemporary dancer cum choreographer.

The workshop is being held under the supervision of Butoh instructor namely Agu Tara, said to be among the few Indians practising the Japanese art form.

Briefing the participants about the performing art form, Agu Tara explained that Butoh is a dance form encompassing the wholeness of oneself, involves varied range of techniques and makes the performer feel energetic, internally.

Participants at the workshop of Butoh

Informed to be first introduced in Japan by Tatsumi Hijikata and Kazuo Ohno soon after the end of World War II, Butoh is said to manifest ‘chaos’ and destruction caused by the War, rebellion against social constraints and emancipation from suppressed emotions.

Overall it is how one resonates to the things around and deconsecrates from ego and self, she maintained.

On being asked about the response of the participants, Agu Tara said they (participants) are opening up to the new form of art and was satisfied to see their enthusiasm.

The instructor also said she is content with conducting the workshop.

Speaking to Abo RK, one of the workshop participants, defined his experience as transforming and enlightening.

Expressing that Butoh brings oneself to contemplate and resonate with everything around, he also conveyed that joining workshop makes him find internal peace.

Another participant Chaoba Thiyam, who also happens to be a meditator, pointed out that Butoh is more of a spiritual movement done through following one’s subtle and inner feelings, expanded form of meditation and not just a dance form.

Further stating that Butoh is supposedly not confined to stage performance but emphasizes on breaking daily pattern of life and societal norms by sinking into another realm, Chaoba also observed that through this realm one’s originality and creativity eventually comes to the fore.

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Japanese art form Butoh finds footing in Manipur

Source:

Imphal, December 28 2013 : Considered to be a land of dances, yet another dance form referred to as Butoh and originating from Japan, has literally found its place in Manipur with a group of enthusiastic proponents of the dance form familiarising with the intricate movements of Butoh through a workshop held since December 25 at Khongman.

A joint venture of Sharma Arts and Crafts House (SACH) and NACHOM Arts of Contemporary Movement the workshop is an initiative of Surjit Nongmeikapam (Bonbon), a contemporary dancer cum choreographer.

The workshop is being held under the supervision of Butoh instructor namely Agu Tara, said to be among the few Indians practising the Japanese art form.

Briefing the participants about the performing art form, Agu Tara explained that Butoh is a dance form encompassing the wholeness of oneself, involves varied range of techniques and makes the performer feel energetic, internally.

Participants at the workshop of Butoh

Informed to be first introduced in Japan by Tatsumi Hijikata and Kazuo Ohno soon after the end of World War II, Butoh is said to manifest ‘chaos’ and destruction caused by the War, rebellion against social constraints and emancipation from suppressed emotions.

Overall it is how one resonates to the things around and deconsecrates from ego and self, she maintained.

On being asked about the response of the participants, Agu Tara said they (participants) are opening up to the new form of art and was satisfied to see their enthusiasm.

The instructor also said she is content with conducting the workshop.

Speaking to Abo RK, one of the workshop participants, defined his experience as transforming and enlightening.

Expressing that Butoh brings oneself to contemplate and resonate with everything around, he also conveyed that joining workshop makes him find internal peace.

Another participant Chaoba Thiyam, who also happens to be a meditator, pointed out that Butoh is more of a spiritual movement done through following one’s subtle and inner feelings, expanded form of meditation and not just a dance form.

Further stating that Butoh is supposedly not confined to stage performance but emphasizes on breaking daily pattern of life and societal norms by sinking into another realm, Chaoba also observed that through this realm one’s originality and creativity eventually comes to the fore.

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Japanese art form Butoh finds footing in Manipur

Source:

Imphal, December 28 2013 : Considered to be a land of dances, yet another dance form referred to as Butoh and originating from Japan, has literally found its place in Manipur with a group of enthusiastic proponents of the dance form familiarising with the intricate movements of Butoh through a workshop held since December 25 at Khongman.

A joint venture of Sharma Arts and Crafts House (SACH) and NACHOM Arts of Contemporary Movement the workshop is an initiative of Surjit Nongmeikapam (Bonbon), a contemporary dancer cum choreographer.

The workshop is being held under the supervision of Butoh instructor namely Agu Tara, said to be among the few Indians practising the Japanese art form.

Briefing the participants about the performing art form, Agu Tara explained that Butoh is a dance form encompassing the wholeness of oneself, involves varied range of techniques and makes the performer feel energetic, internally.

Participants at the workshop of Butoh

Informed to be first introduced in Japan by Tatsumi Hijikata and Kazuo Ohno soon after the end of World War II, Butoh is said to manifest ‘chaos’ and destruction caused by the War, rebellion against social constraints and emancipation from suppressed emotions.

Overall it is how one resonates to the things around and deconsecrates from ego and self, she maintained.

On being asked about the response of the participants, Agu Tara said they (participants) are opening up to the new form of art and was satisfied to see their enthusiasm.

The instructor also said she is content with conducting the workshop.

Speaking to Abo RK, one of the workshop participants, defined his experience as transforming and enlightening.

Expressing that Butoh brings oneself to contemplate and resonate with everything around, he also conveyed that joining workshop makes him find internal peace.

Another participant Chaoba Thiyam, who also happens to be a meditator, pointed out that Butoh is more of a spiritual movement done through following one’s subtle and inner feelings, expanded form of meditation and not just a dance form.

Further stating that Butoh is supposedly not confined to stage performance but emphasizes on breaking daily pattern of life and societal norms by sinking into another realm, Chaoba also observed that through this realm one’s originality and creativity eventually comes to the fore.

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Japanese art form Butoh finds footing in Manipur

Source:

Imphal, December 28 2013 : Considered to be a land of dances, yet another dance form referred to as Butoh and originating from Japan, has literally found its place in Manipur with a group of enthusiastic proponents of the dance form familiarising with the intricate movements of Butoh through a workshop held since December 25 at Khongman.

A joint venture of Sharma Arts and Crafts House (SACH) and NACHOM Arts of Contemporary Movement the workshop is an initiative of Surjit Nongmeikapam (Bonbon), a contemporary dancer cum choreographer.

The workshop is being held under the supervision of Butoh instructor namely Agu Tara, said to be among the few Indians practising the Japanese art form.

Briefing the participants about the performing art form, Agu Tara explained that Butoh is a dance form encompassing the wholeness of oneself, involves varied range of techniques and makes the performer feel energetic, internally.

Participants at the workshop of Butoh

Informed to be first introduced in Japan by Tatsumi Hijikata and Kazuo Ohno soon after the end of World War II, Butoh is said to manifest ‘chaos’ and destruction caused by the War, rebellion against social constraints and emancipation from suppressed emotions.

Overall it is how one resonates to the things around and deconsecrates from ego and self, she maintained.

On being asked about the response of the participants, Agu Tara said they (participants) are opening up to the new form of art and was satisfied to see their enthusiasm.

The instructor also said she is content with conducting the workshop.

Speaking to Abo RK, one of the workshop participants, defined his experience as transforming and enlightening.

Expressing that Butoh brings oneself to contemplate and resonate with everything around, he also conveyed that joining workshop makes him find internal peace.

Another participant Chaoba Thiyam, who also happens to be a meditator, pointed out that Butoh is more of a spiritual movement done through following one’s subtle and inner feelings, expanded form of meditation and not just a dance form.

Further stating that Butoh is supposedly not confined to stage performance but emphasizes on breaking daily pattern of life and societal norms by sinking into another realm, Chaoba also observed that through this realm one’s originality and creativity eventually comes to the fore.

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Japanese art form Butoh finds footing in Manipur

Source:

Imphal, December 28 2013 : Considered to be a land of dances, yet another dance form referred to as Butoh and originating from Japan, has literally found its place in Manipur with a group of enthusiastic proponents of the dance form familiarising with the intricate movements of Butoh through a workshop held since December 25 at Khongman.

A joint venture of Sharma Arts and Crafts House (SACH) and NACHOM Arts of Contemporary Movement the workshop is an initiative of Surjit Nongmeikapam (Bonbon), a contemporary dancer cum choreographer.

The workshop is being held under the supervision of Butoh instructor namely Agu Tara, said to be among the few Indians practising the Japanese art form.

Briefing the participants about the performing art form, Agu Tara explained that Butoh is a dance form encompassing the wholeness of oneself, involves varied range of techniques and makes the performer feel energetic, internally.

Participants at the workshop of Butoh

Informed to be first introduced in Japan by Tatsumi Hijikata and Kazuo Ohno soon after the end of World War II, Butoh is said to manifest ‘chaos’ and destruction caused by the War, rebellion against social constraints and emancipation from suppressed emotions.

Overall it is how one resonates to the things around and deconsecrates from ego and self, she maintained.

On being asked about the response of the participants, Agu Tara said they (participants) are opening up to the new form of art and was satisfied to see their enthusiasm.

The instructor also said she is content with conducting the workshop.

Speaking to Abo RK, one of the workshop participants, defined his experience as transforming and enlightening.

Expressing that Butoh brings oneself to contemplate and resonate with everything around, he also conveyed that joining workshop makes him find internal peace.

Another participant Chaoba Thiyam, who also happens to be a meditator, pointed out that Butoh is more of a spiritual movement done through following one’s subtle and inner feelings, expanded form of meditation and not just a dance form.

Further stating that Butoh is supposedly not confined to stage performance but emphasizes on breaking daily pattern of life and societal norms by sinking into another realm, Chaoba also observed that through this realm one’s originality and creativity eventually comes to the fore.

via NorthEast Calling - NorthEast India | India's No1 online News Magazine http://necalling.com/japanese-art-form-butoh-finds-footing-in-manipur-2/

Japanese art form Butoh finds footing in Manipur

Source:

Imphal, December 28 2013 : Considered to be a land of dances, yet another dance form referred to as Butoh and originating from Japan, has literally found its place in Manipur with a group of enthusiastic proponents of the dance form familiarising with the intricate movements of Butoh through a workshop held since December 25 at Khongman.

A joint venture of Sharma Arts and Crafts House (SACH) and NACHOM Arts of Contemporary Movement the workshop is an initiative of Surjit Nongmeikapam (Bonbon), a contemporary dancer cum choreographer.

The workshop is being held under the supervision of Butoh instructor namely Agu Tara, said to be among the few Indians practising the Japanese art form.

Briefing the participants about the performing art form, Agu Tara explained that Butoh is a dance form encompassing the wholeness of oneself, involves varied range of techniques and makes the performer feel energetic, internally.

Participants at the workshop of Butoh

Informed to be first introduced in Japan by Tatsumi Hijikata and Kazuo Ohno soon after the end of World War II, Butoh is said to manifest ‘chaos’ and destruction caused by the War, rebellion against social constraints and emancipation from suppressed emotions.

Overall it is how one resonates to the things around and deconsecrates from ego and self, she maintained.

On being asked about the response of the participants, Agu Tara said they (participants) are opening up to the new form of art and was satisfied to see their enthusiasm.

The instructor also said she is content with conducting the workshop.

Speaking to Abo RK, one of the workshop participants, defined his experience as transforming and enlightening.

Expressing that Butoh brings oneself to contemplate and resonate with everything around, he also conveyed that joining workshop makes him find internal peace.

Another participant Chaoba Thiyam, who also happens to be a meditator, pointed out that Butoh is more of a spiritual movement done through following one’s subtle and inner feelings, expanded form of meditation and not just a dance form.

Further stating that Butoh is supposedly not confined to stage performance but emphasizes on breaking daily pattern of life and societal norms by sinking into another realm, Chaoba also observed that through this realm one’s originality and creativity eventually comes to the fore.

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BJP wins

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Imphal, December 27 2013 : After Ningthoukhong Municipal Council, Chairperson M Bimola of Congress party was defeated in a no confidence motion with RK Bimola of BJP getting elected as Chairperson of the Municipal Council.

BJP Councillors raised a no confidence motion against Chairperson M Bimola on November 30 and she was defeated.

Of the total 14 Councillors, eight voted against her while six voted in favour of her.

Subsequently, voting for election of new Chairperson and Vice Chairperson was held today.

In the polling presided by the Bishnupur DC, BJP’s RK Bimola and L Binodchandra were elected the new Chairperson and Vice Chairperson respectively.

Their rivals were Congress party’s M Bimola and P Bheigyachandra.

They secured eight votes each while their rival got six votes each.

Later RK Bimola and L Binodchandra were administered the oath of office by the Bishnupur DC.

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BJP wins

Source:

Imphal, December 27 2013 : After Ningthoukhong Municipal Council, Chairperson M Bimola of Congress party was defeated in a no confidence motion with RK Bimola of BJP getting elected as Chairperson of the Municipal Council.

BJP Councillors raised a no confidence motion against Chairperson M Bimola on November 30 and she was defeated.

Of the total 14 Councillors, eight voted against her while six voted in favour of her.

Subsequently, voting for election of new Chairperson and Vice Chairperson was held today.

In the polling presided by the Bishnupur DC, BJP’s RK Bimola and L Binodchandra were elected the new Chairperson and Vice Chairperson respectively.

Their rivals were Congress party’s M Bimola and P Bheigyachandra.

They secured eight votes each while their rival got six votes each.

Later RK Bimola and L Binodchandra were administered the oath of office by the Bishnupur DC.

Manipur e-pao.net Snippets

More articles by Meghna Sharma »

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