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Sunday, March 31, 2019

Mamata to kick off TMC campaign on April 5



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Rahul to hit campaign trail in Assam on April 3



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Tuki should pave way for others: Rijiju



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AIUDF: Thought Congress would return favour in kind



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Manipur constable dies in police custody, govt orders magisterial probe



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Pockets of Barak Valley issue LS poll boycott call



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How many non-nationals did BJP deport, asks Cong



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MPCC demands CBI enquiry in custodial death of Manjur Ahamed

Refutes allegations against INC’s Outer candidate K James IMPHAL | Mar 31 Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) while strongly condemning the custodial death of police constable Manjur Ahamed, has demanded that the case be handed over to CBI for......

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‘Impossible for Nando to have escaped without involvement of high ranking police officers’

IMPHAL | Mar 31 Human Right Law Network has alleged that the escape of Nando, an under trial prisoner would not be possible without the involvement of high ranking police officers and the reported interrogation of constable Md. Manjur Ahmed by Joint In......

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CPI candidate Dr Nara exhorts public to exercise franchise

IMPHAL | Mar 31 The CPI candidate in the inner Manipur parliamentary constituency, Dr Moirangthem Nara has exhorted the people to come out and exercise their franchise in the ensuing 17th Lok Sabha election. He was speaking at an election campaign m......

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Thoubal police requests JAC to take over the dead body of deceased minor girl

THOUBAL| Mar 31 Thoubal Police has stated that investigations of the dead body of 16-year old minor girl which was found discarded on March 25 from Leirongthel Ngamu Leirou Thokpi Khong is almost over and that the perpetrator of the crime has been arre......

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FIR must be lodged against culprits, case should be handed over to central agency: AMMOCOC

IMPHAL | Mar 31 All Manipur Muslim Organisations Co-ordination Committee (AMMOCOC) expressed strong condemnations against the reported death of a constable during interrogation in police custody. “FIR must be lodged against the culprits and booked i......

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BJP indulging in publicity and propaganda: Ibobi

IMPHAL | Mar 31 Former chief minister and Congress Legislature Party leader, O Ibobi has asserted that the current BJP led government both in centre and state has no hope and vision for progress and development. He was speaking at the reception func......

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‘The BJP will surely return to power at the Centre’

THOUBAL| Mar 31 A total of 213 Congress party members of Heirok assembly constituency including prominent leaders along with several other members of the party have joined the BJP; and a welcome ceremony was held today for the newly included members at......

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Over 8934 liters of alcohol seized in connection with 17th Lok Sabha election

IMPHAL | Mar 31 Though Manipur state had been announced as a dry state since 1991 under section 69 of Manipur Liquor Prohibition Act, 1991, the department of excise has seized a total of 8934.93 liters of alcohol including beer and destroyed today in c......

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India’s Longboarding Championship to be organised for second time in Manipur

By Lelen Vaiphei IMPHAL | Mar 31 India’s 2nd Longboarding Championship ‘Overboard 2019 ‘ will be organised this month on April 3 at Joujangtek, Old Cachar road. The event for the year will be divided into Downhill longboarding and plain Road longboa......

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‘BJP Khundrakpam block standing strong after Muhindro’s exit’

IMPHAL | Mar 31 “The coordination among members of BJP Khundrakpam block is still going strong though one of former leaders of the block, Th. Muhindro has exited and joined other political party.” President of BJP Khundrakpam block, S. Nando stated ......

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UCM extends condolence

IMPHAL| Mar 31 United Committee Manipur (UCM) has extended its condolences over the sudden and untimely death of Alhaj Abdul Halim Chowdhury who breathed his last on March 28 at JMIMS Hospital, Imphal West. A release signed by secretary (Information......

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SFI condemns custodial death of SM Manjur

IMPHAL | Mar 31 The Students’ Federation of India (SFI), Manipur State Committee has expressed that the organisation vehemently condemns the death of SM Manjur during police interrogation which occurred on the evening of March 30. A release said tha......

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Present Status of Cricket in Manipur

(Article publish under Khelen Thokchom Trust media fellowship, 2018) By Lelen Vaiphei IMPHAL | Mar 31 The present status of cricket in the State witnessed different activities related with the game in the past few months and Manipur Cricket Assoc......

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Urmila Chanam attends Youth HR summit in Taiwan

‘Isolation of menstruating girls is violation of human rights’ IMPHAL| Mar 31 “Any girl, who is menstruating in India, is considered polluted and untouchable and they are kept isolated. Many communities push the girl to stay outside in a hut, away ......

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Public meeting on deplorable conditions of Tousem road held

TAMENGLONG| Mar 31 A public meeting on the conditions of Tousem Road was held at SM Hall of Canara bank, Tamenglong on March 30, jointly organised by CVOs of Tousem area. During the meeting, the participants reviewed a PIL filed by CVOs of Touse......

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World TB Day widely observed in Tamenglong

TAMENGLONG| Mar 31 World Tuberculosis (TB) Day- 2019 observation were held on March 30 at the District Hospital, Tamenglong under the theme “It' is time for a World without TB,” organised by the Revised National Tuberculosis Control Programme (RNTCP) -......

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AR organises ‘We Care’ campaign

IMPHAL| Mar 31 With an objective to address the issue of Manipur having one of the highest HIV prevalence rates in India, , a mega health awareness campaign ‘We Care’ is being conducted by 10 Sector Assam Rifles at multiple remote locations in Ukhrul ......

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KMLASL calls for state government to protect holy places of Meitei community

IMPHAL | Mar 31 Kongba Maru Laiphamlel Apunba Sengat Lup (KMLASL) urged the state government to take up pragmatic steps for the protection of important ancestral shrines of Meitei community located in various areas in the State. Addressing media per......

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‘Sheihoufamdagi Sheidinnafamda’ inaugurated

IMPHAL | Mar 31 The inaugural function of ‘Sheihoufamdagi Sheidinnafamda’ (A Musical Nata Fusion concert and solo performance)’ jointly organised by Nata Stars Foundation (NSF) and IPAK Films Production, was held today at Manipur State Film Development......

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Kavi Sammelan on ‘Let us cast our vote’ held

IMPHAL | Mar 31 A Kavi Sammelan (poetry recitation) on the theme ‘Let us cast our vote’ was held at Manipur Legislative Assembly Museum and Archives, Old Assembly Building in a programme organised by Sahitya Thoupang Lup, Imphal under sponsorship of th......

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The Parliamentary Elections 2019: Basic Income Proposal of Rahul Gandhi

By Amar Yumnam The campaigning for the 2019 Lok Sabha Elections are now in full swing and the actual elections are going to happen in less than two weeks. General Elections for the parliament are the occasions when the political parties should generate......

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“Imphal- Smart City”

(A dream that we need to make true) By Sanjenbam Jugeshwor Singh There is a great buzz in India recently on smart cities. The Government has embarked on “ smart Cities Mission “,one of the Prime Minister’s pet Project and has identified in the first......

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Aangtha FFC and TOLHEI FC prevails

IMPHAL | Mar 30 In the league match of the 1st Maichon Trophy 2019 7 a-side State level open football tournament AangthaFC and TOLHEI FC prevailed. With a total of 12 teams divided into 4 groups, the second match from group B was played between Maic......

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Biramani appointed WAI joint secy

IMPHAL | Mar 31 The Wushu Association of Manipur (WAM) in a release has extended its congratulatory message to Mayanglambam Biramani Singh, who is also currently the president of the association (WAM) on being appointed the joint secretary of Wushu Ass......

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Vote and the liberal spirit

Elections are the best possible way of evolving the nearest thing to a consensual will in a multi-opinion situation. But what is also true is, elections have the nasty tendency of dividing up electorates into “camps”. This must have been why elderly advic......

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Saturday, March 30, 2019

BSF to keep Bangladesh border gates open to allow Indians on other side to vote



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BJP target in Arunachal is 60+2: Khandu



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NPF announces support for Congress LS candidate in Nagaland



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‘Chowkidar’ Modi turns ‘chaiwala’ in Assam’s tea belt



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PM: Oppn loses heart when India succeeds



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Silent on citizenship bill, PM pledges migrant-free Assam



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In a first, Braille-enabled ballot papers in Meghalaya



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Rural Meghalaya cries for infra



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AIUDF has rivals on toes over contest from 3 seats



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Senior advocate Chandrajit and SP Jogeshchandra tried to malign drug kingpin’s trial: Judge

Drug Kingpin Lhukhosei disappear from Hospital, Judge suspects foul play By Paojel Chaoba IMPHAL| Mar 30 A team of Narcotics and Affairs of Border (NAB) raided the Government Quarter of Autonomous District Council (ADC) chairman Lhukhosei Zou on ......

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Senior Advocate and Imphal West SP came to NDPS court to withdraw charge sheet

Senior advocate H Chandrajit Sharma , then president of AMBA and superintendent of Imphal West police Haobijam Jogeshchandra came to the NDPS court and tried to pressure the investigating officer of the drug case to withdraw the charge-sheet. This episode......

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Drug Kingpin Lukhosei Zou jumps bail

The lawyer of Lukhosei Zou, had urged the NDPS court that he should be provided medical treatment for his ailments. The superintendent of Sajiwa jail also wrote to the court that Lhukhosei was quite ill. The kingpin was referred to JNIMS hospital on 19th ......

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NDPS Judge opines obstruction of justice, suspects vested political interest

Special judge, NDPS, Yumkham Rothar in whose court the drug case is being heard has felt that there has been some vested political interest at work which is trying to let the drug kingpin off the hook. In his complaint to the Bar Council of Manipur and to......

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What lawyer Chandrajit has to say about the affair

The senior advocate in his affidavit said that he has no ties with the case of the drug kingpin and has no interest in it. He however on December 14 went to Nambol bazar to buy ukabi, ‘climbing perch’fish. Afterwards, he was called on his mobile by one Pr......

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But, Chandrajit was a lawyer for the accused

Senior advocate H Chandrajit Sharma in his affidavit to the Bar Council of Manipur clearly mentions that he is not related in the case as a counsel or pleader or on behalf of any of the co-accused. However documents available with IFP clearly indicates ot......

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10 persons arrested in connection with Nando’s escape from JNIMS

Court issues non-bailable warrant of arrest against absconder IMPHAL| Mar 30 District and Session Judge Imphal West has reserved the conviction order of Baby Lungnila Elizabeth murder case till April 12 and the Court also issued a non-bailable warra......

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Constable dies in police custody during interrogation

IMPHAL | Mar 30 A police constable who was suspended in connection with the case of absconder, Nando of the proscribed KCP outfit, died in police custody today. A Joint Action Committee (JAC) against the custodian killing of S.M. Manjur Ahmed has been ......

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HC directs AR to pay Rs. 5 lakh each to families of victims killed in alleged encounter at Andro

IMPHAL | Mar 29 Division Bench of Chief Justice, Ramlingam Sudhakar and Justice Lanusungkum Jamir of High Court of Manipur yesterday directed Assam Rifles to pay Rs.5 lakhs each as compensation to the families of two cousin brothers who were killed by ......

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Govt offices, educational institutions and others to remain closed on Election days

IMPHAL| Mar 30 Secretariat General, Administration department (Records and Library Section), govt. of Manipur (GOM) has notified that all government offices, educational institutions, public sector undertakings and other establishments under GOM locate......

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Rapist sentenced rigorous imprisonment of 8 years by court

IMPHAL| Mar 30 Special Judge POCSO Imphal East today sentenced a 24 years old man to rigorous imprisonment for a period of 8 years with fine of Rs.20, 000 for the offence under section 4 POCSO (sexual assault on minor girl) after kidnapping the victim ......

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16 suspected Rohingyas sent to jail

IMPHAL| Mar 30 Judicial Magistrate 1st Class Imphal West-I remanded 16 suspected Rohingyas who were detained by the Patsoi PS on March 22 into judicial custody for a period of 15 days for further investigations as prayed by the IO of the case, today. ......

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Protest meet held against arson of Salungpham High School

THOUBAL| Mar 20 A protest meet against the arson of Salungpham High School and the vandalism of Heirok Part-II Primary School that was committed on the intervening night of March 27 and 28 by unidentified miscreants was held at the community hall of He......

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22 BJP members including councillors quit party, join Congress

IMPHAL | Mar 30 As the ensuing 17th Lok Sabha election approaches, pre-poll dramas continue to unfold as many BJP members and members of other political parties quit their respective parties to join Congress party. As much as 22 office bearers and m......

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March 31 to be full working day for Finance department employees

IMPHAL| Mar 3 Finance department (Expenditure Section), govt. of Manipur has declared March 31(Sunday) as full working day for state government employees of the Finance department and Treasury and Sub Treasury offices. A statement signed by joint se......

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Drivers will launch cease work strike if debts are not paid: TDC

IMPHAL | Mar 30 “Department of Agriculture, Manipur must pay the debt of transporters by April 7, failing which the drivers will undergo cease work strike with effect from the next day for those requisitioned vehicles for the ensuing Lok Sabha election......

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State has target to eliminate Malaria by 2021: State Malaria officer

IMPHAL | March 30 State Malaria Officer Dr. Thangpa Serto said Manipur can eradicate Malaria as the first state to do so in the next three years. Thangpa was addressing media persons at mini conference hall, IMA during advocacy meeting of media pers......

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JNMDA will celebrate its 65th foundation day

IMPHAL | Mar 30 Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance Academy (JNMDA), a constituent unit of Sangeet Natak Akademi, New Delhi, is going to organise its 65th foundation day from April 1-3 at the auditorium of the Academy, DM College campus, Khuyathong Imphal. ......

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Shootout at Khoupum valley

IMPHAL | Mar 30 A factional clash between the NSCN-IM and Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) was reported in Toudaijang village of Khoupum valley, Noney district in the wee hours today. Police sources said that the incident took place around 3 am unde......

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UG arrested

IMPHAL | Mar 30 Kakching battalion of HQ 28 Sector Assam Rifles along with CDO Kakching Police Station in an operation and special mobile vehicle check post at Kakching Lamkhai, NH-102 road, an active cadre of PREPAK (PRO) was apprehended, said a relea......

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NEIDP and AITC Manipur Pradesh to venture joint campaign

IMPHAL | Mar 30 All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) and North East India Development Party today signed an agreement to venture a joint campaign for the upcoming Lok Sabha election. Addressing media persons today, vice president of AITC Manipur Prad......

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Joint meeting at Kangpokpi pledges to support BJP

KANGPOKPI | Mar 30 The joint meeting of the ruling BJP MLA from Kangpokpi and Sadar Hills Autonomous District Council members, District BJP leaders, civil society organization leaders, local civil bodies’ leaders and Election Committee of the local MLA......

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SVEEP Kangpokpi held Half Marathon, quiz competition

KANGPOKPI | Mar 30 With an aim to promote free and fair election in the upcoming 17th Lok Sabha Election 2019, a Half-Marathon run was organised this morning as part of SVEEP campaign in Kangpokpi District from Keithelmanbi to Kangpokpi. Deputy Comm......

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Celebrities

By Thiyam Ningol, Dr. Nalini, Africa Since childhood John was a music lover. He was one of the active members of the children’s church choir. As he grew up, he started writing and composing his own songs. When he was 15, one of the local musical ban......

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Play safe with natural ingredients

By Shahnaz Husain When you’re looking to solve your skin problems, Mother Nature often knows best . Each year more and more people are turning towards homemade natural ingredients for their skincare needs. Harnessing the natural potency of plant-ba......

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Bamboo Flower, a novel – Part 39

by Akendra Sana “Bamboo Flower”, serialized here, is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places and incidents are either the product of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously and any resemblance to any actual person, living or dead, events......

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Sagolband United defeats ARC Shillong by solitary goal

IMPHAL| Mar 30 Defending runners-up ARC Shillong crashed out with a solitary goal defeat at the hands of Sagolband United, Imphal West in the 61st Sir Churachand Singh KCSI-CBE Memorial Invitation Football Tournament 2018-19 played at Artificial Turf, ......

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Sangai Trophy Veteran Football to commence

IMPHAL| Mar 30 AYVFA Yairipok will take on JFM Patsoi in the opening match of the RKFD’s 3rd Sangai Trophy Veteran Football Championship 2019 organised by United Veteran Football Association, Manipur at Mapal Kangjeibung at 2.30 pm of March 31. Eigh......

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PYC set to organise 7th state open football tourney

IMPHAL| Mar 30 Phouden Youth Club (PYC) will be organising the 7th State Open Seven a Side Cash Prize Football Tournament 2019 from April 7 at Phouden ground, Thoubal District. Interested teams can collect entry forms and submit the same on or befor......

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Aangtha FFC and TOLHEI FC prevails

IMPHAL | Mar 30 In the league match of the 1st Maichon Trophy 2019 7 a-side State level open football tournament AangthaFC and TOLHEI FC prevailed. With a total of 12 teams divided into 4 groups, the second match from group B was played between Maic......

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Friday, March 29, 2019

BJP fields non-Mizo in LS seat, loses 17 leaders



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Cong candidate attacked in Tripura, party blames BJP



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Rs 35L cash seized in Nagaon, 4 arrested



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AIUDF president’s assets rose by Rs Rs 32 crore in 5 years as MP



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Guwahati poll officials use new-age tools for voter awareness



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BJP banks on Modi magic to replicate 2014 success story



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Congress brings out the big guns in final Assam list



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KL Chishi richest candidate in Nagaland



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‘God’s vision’ pushes Mizoram’s lone woman candidate into poll arena



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Cong promises sops to lure Arunachal voters



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Time to send clear message to New Delhi that NE cannot be taken for granted: Sangma

IMPHAL | Mar 29 National People’s Party (NPP) chief Conrad Sangma has said that it is time for the people of Northeast to send a clear message to New Delhi that the region cannot be taken for granted citing the constant step motherly treatment meted ou......

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BJP plays communal politics: Congress

IMPHAL | Mar 29 Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) asserted that communal politics of BJP is on the rise with the nearing of ensuing 17th Lok Sabha election. Addressing a press conference held at Congress Bhawan today, MPCC spokesperson Kh. J......

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MUTA demands public apology from BJP candidate RK Ranjan

IMPHAL | Mar 29 Manipur University Teachers’ Association (MUTA) strongly condemned a statement made by BJP spokesperson and MP candidate, RK Ranjan on a local TV channel on March 20 regarding the report of the inquiry committee against professor, AP P......

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NEIDP holds flag hoisting ceremony, releases manifesto

IMPHAL | Mar 29 The flag hoisting ceremony for North East India Development Party (NEIDP) outer candidate, Asang Kasar was held at Nagaching Village, Imphal West today. The election manifesto of the party was also released. On the occasion, Asang......

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“Future of India” will enable students to fight corruption: NSUI

IMPHAL | Mar 29 To bring change in the society and to implement ‘student’s rights commission’, students and youth of the state need to support the ‘Future of India’ campaign in order to bring welfare not only in the state but also to the entire country......

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Search for Th. Nando continues

IMPHAL | Mar 29 Search operation for the absconded leader of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) faction, Thokchom Nando continues even today in various places. It may be mentioned that KCP Nando, is accused to have masterminded several cases of extort......

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‘Wrong use of pesticides more harmful’

IMPHAL | Mar 29 “Judicious use of fertilisers and pesticides is extremely crucial to the farmers of Manipur. The importance lies not in the amount of fertilisers or pesticides required but how they are utilised.” This was stated by former vice chanc......

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Interaction programme on digital security for journalists

IMPHAL | Mar 29 An interaction and workshop on digital security for journalists covering elections was conducted by Committee to Protect Journalist (CPJ) and Khelen Thokchom Trust (KTT) at Manipur Press Club today. Speaking as the resource person, I......

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Protest held against HC

IMPHAL | Mar 29 Kangleipak Kanba Lup(KKL) held a silent sit in at the gate of Manipur High Court protesting against the special bench of the court for reserving judgment of Kishorchandra Wangkhem and demanded that the verdict must be announced immediat......

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KIK cautions public over Lok Sabha election

KANGPOKPI| Mar 29 Kuki Inpi-Kangpokpi (KIK) has cautioned the Kuki community of Kangpokpi district not to engage in any election related campaign in personal or vested interested but wait for the decision of the apex body, Kuki Inpi. A release from ......

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KSO-Chandel further puts on hold proposed stir

KANGPOKPI| Mar 29 Kuki Students’ Organisation (KSO), Chandel has decided to put on hold its proposed stir over the shifting of Model Residential School (MRS) from its original site at Khengjoi sub-division to Chandel Headquarters till next month. It......

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Keithelmanbi resident asks Govt to remove dumped I-beams

KANGPOKPI| Mar 29 Paolun Kuki, a resident of Keithelmanbi (Military Colony) has asked the state government and the authority concerned to take away I-beams also known as H-beams which were dumped inside his garden in 1990. Enraged with the heedlessn......

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UNC interacts with leaders of Tamenglong

TAMENGLONG | Mar 29 In view of the forthcoming Lok Sabha Election 2019, United Naga Council (UNC) interacted with leaders of Tamenglong civil organisations at Shekinuh Inn Tamenglong today. President of UNC, Kho John; chairman of Committee for Alter......

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Training programme on cane and bamboo products held

THOUBAL| Mar 29 The Valedictory function of the six-week Skill Development Training Programme on Cane and Bamboo Crafts which was conducted from February 7 to March 20 was held today. Organised by Council for Advancement of Rural Development (CARD) ......

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UG cadres apprehended

IMPHAL| Mar 29 Battalions of 9 Sector Assam Rifles along with Manipur Police apprehended three cadres of proscribed UG groups in three separate operations over a period of two days, said a release from IGAR (South). Mantripukhri Battalion in two sep......

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38th World TB day observed

IMPHAL | Mar 29 The 38th World Tuberculosis (TB) Day observance was held today under the theme “It’s Time” at IMA Hall, Lamphelpat. It was organised by National Health Mission in association with State TB Cell, Indian Medical Association (IMA), Distric......

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AMSU condemns arson on Salungpham High School

IMPHAL| Mar 29 All Manipur Student’s Union (AMSU) has condemned the act of arson on Salungpham High School, Thoubal district committed by unknown miscreants on the intervening night of March 27 and 28. A release signed by HRD secretary of AMSU-Thoub......

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Training for health professional held

TAMENGLONG | Mar 29 A ‘One-day training programme for health professional on National Tobacco Control Programme’ was held at District Hospital, Duigailong, Tamenglong district. Deputy director of Public Health and state nodal officer NTCP, Dr. Somor......

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New executives of AMSU 2019-2021 session take charge

IMPHAL | Mar 29 The newly elected executives of All Manipur Students Union (AMSU) will focus on the degrading education system of the state and the pending issues of Citizenship Amendment Bill and Manipur University issue. The newly elected presiden......

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JSCC new convener takes charge

IMPHAL | Mar 29 The oath taking ceremony and taking over ceremony for convener of Joint Students Co-ordination Committee (JSCC) was conducted at Manipur Press Club today. Former president of All Manipur Students Union (AMSU), Manjit Sarangthem was e......

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Awareness cum blood donation camp held

IMPHAL | Mar 29 Awareness cum blood donation camp was organised today at Group Centre CRPF Langjing by Composite Hospital, CRPF M&N Sector in association with Indian Red Cross Society, said a release by PRO CRPF. Approximately 58 personnel of CRPF a......

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Rohen Philem to ride for “Pulwama attack”

IMPHAL | Mar 29 “I decided to conduct a lone cycle drive for ‘Pulwama attack’ showing solidarity to the departed souls and to the victims as a citizen of the country.” 24 years old cyclist Rohen Phirem from Moirang stated this during a press confere......

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Two-day polling officials training concludes in Tamenglong

TAMENGLONG | Mar 29 As part of preparation for the forthcoming Lok Sabha Election scheduled to be held on April 11, Tamenglong district administration has conducted second round of two days training for polling officials and the training concluded toda......

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PREPAK cadre arrested

IMPHAL | Mar 29 An active cadre of People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) was arrested today during a search operation conducted by a combined team of District Police Commando, Imphal East and a column of 15 Assam Riffle at Kongpal Tinsid ......

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AMAM extends condolence

IMPHAL| Mar 29 Association of Muslim Academicians Manipur (AMAM) has expressed its condolences over the sudden demise of Alhaj Abdul Halim Chowdhury who breathed his last on March 28. A release signed by secretary of AMAM, Dr. M. Baharuddin Shah sta......

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Police incompetency, Criminal masterminds and the System

It is quite surprising that a hardened vicious criminal in the likes of Thokchom Nando could make a make a clean break from the hospital. There is security around the clock, the jail keeps two wardens to monitor and take charge of the manacles which binds......

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IE Pana lifts 2nd Governor’s Mukna Kangjei Trophy title

IMPHAL | Mar 29 Imphal East Pana wrestled their way to lift the champion title of Mukna Kangjei beating Thoubal Pana by 9-3 goals in the 2nd Governor’s Trophy State Level Mukna Kangjei Tournament 2019 organised by Kreeda Bharati, Manipur under the aegi......

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1st Maichon Trophy kicks off

THOUBAL | Mar 29 ‘1st Maichon Trophy 2019, 7 a-side State level open football tournament’ hosted by Manipur Imagi Changdamnapham Oiba Nacha Sing (MAICHON) club, Charangpat, Thoubal district began today at the playground situated at Charangpat Mamang Le......

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AMSA condoles demise of Helim Chowdhury

IMPHAL | Mar 29 The All Manipur Sports Association has condole the sudden demise of its former president A.Helim Chowdhury who breathed his last on March 28 at his residence. A statement from AMSA said, A.Helim Chowdhury was a prominent figure who h......

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Over 19 lakhs voters including 45 third gender to exercise the franchise

IMPHAL | Mar 28 Altogether 19,59,429 voters including 9,43,426 male; 9, 95,773 female and 45 third gender will exercise their franchise rights in the ensuing 17th Lok Sabha election. This was announced by chief electoral officer (CEO) PK Singh durin......

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School catches fire, arson suspected

Property worth more than Rs. 20 lakhs destroyed THOUBAL | Mar 28 Salungpham High School (Aided) situated at Salungpham Kang Thokchao under Heirok Police Station, Thoubal district caught fire in the intervening night of March 27 and 28, completely ra......

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YFPHR lodges complaint against alleged violation of POCSO Act

IMPHAL | Mar 28 Youth’s Forum for Protection of Human Rights (YFPHR) has today raised complaints to Manipur Commission for Protection of Child Rights (MCPCR) and director of Social Welfare alleging that an organisation called ‘Women Against Crime’ had ......

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Congress party must know benefits of PM’s foreign tour before making allegations: CM

IMPHAL | Mar 28 Congress party before alleging Prime Minister, Narendra Modi for misuse of funds on foreign tour, should know that his trips to foreign countries are to pave the way for the country to become a developed country. Chief minister, N. B......

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Differently abled persons to boycott MP Elections

IMPHAL| March 28 State Platform of Disabled People’s Organization’s Manipur in association with Disabled Development Association, Manipur (DDAM) organised a discussion programme in protest against the lack of any statements regarding the welfare of dis......

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Special arrangements to be made to encourage PWDs to cast their vote

IMPHAL | Mar 28 Chief electoral officer (CEO) PK Singh has announced that special facilitation will be provided to persons with disabilities (PWDs) to encourage them to cast their democratic right to vote in the ensuing 17th Lok Sabha election. Addr......

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Veteran sportsperson A. Halim Chowdhury passes away

IMPHAL | Mar 28 A. Halim Chowdhury, IAS (Retd) who managed to put Manipur on the map of India hockey at a time when very few people knew about the game, has passed away today, March 28 at JNIMS Hospital after a brief illness. He was 92. He served in......

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Drug peddler arrested

IMPHAL| Mar 28 A team of police personnel, Imphal East district arrested a drug peddler along with 60 grams of Heroin from Kshetrigao Auto Parking Junction during a frisking and checking operation conducted on March 27, said a release from PRO (NAB). ......

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The tipping point

Manipur’s problems today are too overwhelming for anybody to come up with a single magic formula to resolve them. The problem of insurgency with roots planted deep in the historical milieu of the place, the unenviable economic and political circumstance, ......

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Put prohibition on hold till polls end: EC to Mizoram

The Election Commission (EC) on Thursday asked the Mizo National Front (MNF) government in Mizoram to put its proposed prohibition law on hold till the Lok Sabha election process is completed.

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Cotton students warn of poll boycott if political parties overlook education



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'Under Modi, not even a bird will enter NE illegally'



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Thursday, March 28, 2019

Three BJP nominees in Arunachal win unopposed



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Age no bar to exercise franchise for Assam centenarians



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IPFT supremo turns down alliance offer from Pradyot



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Fighting polls is a divine calling for this contender



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CPM convoy attacked in Tripura, 1 arrested



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Denied ticket, BJP’s woman face in Manipur quits party



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Woman gang-raped, set on fire



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Wednesday, March 27, 2019

Voters still confused about VVPAT machines this election



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Fear of citizenship bill haunts Ulfa nursery



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NPP contender for Nagaland assembly bypoll goes ‘missing’



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Arunachal CM’s bastion to witness poll contest for the first time in 20 years



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Assam makes spl provisions for disabled voters at booths



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Ex-DGP of Manipur special police observer for 2 states



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Cong offers Rs 5k to ward, mandal that get Gaurav maximum votes



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No big rallies, PVM nominee harps on mass contact



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Four cops suspended after militant escapes



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Man kills son, hangs self in Assam’s Bongaigaon



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11 candidates clear scrutiny, criminal cases pending against three Inner candidates

IMPHAL | Mar 27 All the eleven candidates who have filed nomination papers for contesting election from inner Manipur parliamentary constituency in the ensuing 17th Lok Sabha election cleared the scrutiny today. The scrutiny was held at Lamphel DC c......

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NYAY will be implemented if voted to power: Congress

IMPHAL | Mar 27 The Congress party had practice what it preach and if the party comes to power in the 17th Lok Sabha election, Nyuntam Aay Yojana (NYAY) a minimum income Guarantee Scheme which has been conceived by a team of leading economists as a sch......

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Women representation in ensuing MP election nil

By Phurailatpam Keny IMPHAL | Mar 27 The Lok Sabha Election 2019 which will start from April 11 has made the nation buzzing with election fever, from a local tea hotel to TV channels, all talking about what one party is saying and to what the other ......

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Flag hoisting ceremony held at INC candidate, K James’s residence

IMPHAL | Mar 27 Indian National Congress (INC) candidate for outer Manipur parliamentary constituency K James has expressed confidence that he will win the outer Manipur parliamentary seat by securing more than three lakh votes in the outer Manipur sea......

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17th LS poll a fight for second independence: Gaikhangam

IMPHAL | Mar 27 President, Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC), Gaikhangam today stated that the ensuing 17th Lok Sabha election is a fight for the second independence of the people. He was speaking at the flag hoisting ceremony of INC candida......

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Protest meet against death of Monica held

THOUBAL| Mar 27 A protest meet demanding the arrest of those involved in the alleged murder of Yensenbam Monica was held at Yairipok Keithel today. Monica of Chandrakhong Maning Leikai was found dead after her lover had reportedly called her for a rend......

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Steps initiated to regain public trust in Imphal Urban Cooperative Bank: Armstrong

IMPHAL | Mar 27 Imphal Urban Cooperative Bank has initiated various steps and mechanisms to regain trust and faith from the public and to reduce the non-performing assets below 40 percent, said registrar and administrator of cooperative societies, Arms......

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Memories of Second World War from eye witnesses

By Tennoson Pheiray UKHRUL | Mar 26 A story telling session on Japanese forces capturing Ukhrul Town on March 21, 1944 was held at NERCORMP Conference Hall, Zimik Plaza, Viewland Ukhrul on March 21. The then students of Ukhrul Middle English Scho......

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CEO to convene meeting with all political parties

IMPHAL | Mar 27 In a notification issued by the office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Manipur, the CEO, Manipur will convene a meeting with all the political parties (recognised/un-recognised parties) and intending candidates. The meeting wil......

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Loaded truck turned to ashes

JIRIBAM| Mar 27 A Tata truck loaded with chicken-feed suddenly erupted into flames at around 6:30 am today near Kambiron Village, Nungba Sub-division of Noney district. In the resulting fire, the truck and its freight were totally incinerated. The 6......

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Skill development training programme for coconut production held

IMPHAL | Mar 27 A two-day skill development training programme for the farmers on the theme ‘Package of practices for Coconut production’ was held today at the conference hall of Central Agricultural University CAU, Lamphelpat in a programme organised ......

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NPF will fight in elections for united Manipur: Lorho

THOUBAL | Mar 27 Naga Peoples Front (NPF) candidate, Lorho S. Pfoze expressed that the front will fight in the upcoming LokSabha election with the target of creating a united Manipur. While interacting with media persons on the occasion of filing hi......

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MUSU condemns RK Ranjan, demands clarification

IMPHAL | Mar 27 Manipur University Students’ Union (MUSU) has expressed strong condemnations against BJP spoke person, RK Ranjan for reportedly stating that AP Pandey is innocent of all the charges against him during a discussion programme broadcasted ......

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State boy wins Beach Body, felicitated on his return

IMPHAL| Mar 27 Vikas Usham from the state won the title of “Beach Body” in male category at the Body Power Beach Body Carnival which was held for the first time in India at Goa on March 16 this year. The Youth Modern Club Haraorou felicitated VikasU......

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Kangpokpi continues EVM, VVPAT awareness camp at Motbung

KANGPOKPI | Mar 27 As part of the awareness drive on Electronic Voting Machine and newly introduced, Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail or simply Verifiable Paper (VVPAT) in connection with the ensuing 17 thLokSabha Election 2019 in Kangpokpi district,......

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Issue of school-dropouts in Manipur highlighted

IMPHAL| Mar 27 The NE Regional Consultation programme, sponsored by National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR), commenced from March 25 at Guwahati. A release from Manipur Commission for Protection of Child Rights (MCPCR) stated that......

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KYU secretary sets trend of wedding with traditional attire

KANGPOKPI | Mar 27 Western attire in a wedding ceremony was for the first time ignored and replaced with traditional attire in modern Kangpokpi history when Kangpokpi Youth Union General Secretary and the bride were seen wearing only traditional attire......

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Two brothers drowned in Barak River in Tamenglong

TAMENGLONG | Mar 27 Two brothers who went for fishing in the Barak River drowned this afternoon at around 3:16 pm of Thingou village under Nungba police station. The two brothers were identified as Simeon Kamei, 25 and his younger brother Pouphunlun......

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66th Field Level Officer Meeting on drug control held

MOREH| Mar 27 The 66th Field Level Officer Meeting on Drug Control between Myanmarese and Indian officials was held on March 26 at the conference hall of 43 Assam Rifles, Moreh, organised by Narcotic Control Bureau (NCB), Imphal. The meeting on drug......

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District level seminar cum consultative meeting held

CHURACHANDPUR| Mar 27 The All Tribal Rights' Protection Forum Manipur (ATRPFM) held a one-day ‘District Level Seminar cum Consultative Meeting’ at YPA Hall, HiangtamLamka today. The programme which was attended by officials of Zomi Council and other......

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LCLL winter crops production a successful initiative

THOUBAL| Mar 27 LourembamChaokhatLoumiLup (LCLL), Lourembam,Thoubal district is currently producing a variety of food plants including winter crops in an area of around 35 Lou Paris (local unit of measurement) which has remained vacant post harvest sea......

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Drug smugglers arrested

IMPHAL| Mar 27 A team of Narcotics and Affairs of Border (NAB) arrested two drug smugglers along with two (2) kg of Heroin and other incriminating articles from the front of the gate of Electricity department, Imphal East on March 26, said a release fr......

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Former president of BJP Churachandpur Mandal resigns

CHURACHANDPUR| Mar 27 Former president of BJP-Churachandpur Mandal, K. Vungzalian has tendered his resignation to the president of BJP Manipur Pradesh. He cited declining health and family matter, failure of rule and regulation in the State led by B......

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1152 cans of beer recovered

MOREH| Mar 27 A combined team of CDO-Moreh and Moreh-PS recovered 1152 cans of beer (368.64 litres) worth Rs 1,15,200 from the possession of one Md.Itheacha,during a raid conducted at a Godown at Moreh ward no. 1V on March 25 Md.Itheacha, 32, s/o (l......

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‘NagariBarnan’ and ‘GouranggaBhabi’ presented

IMPHAL | Mar 27 Harimati Dance and Music Centre, Imphal presented its new production for the year 2018-19 ‘NagariBarnan and GouranggaBhabi’ means song and dance of Sankritan at Rupmahal Theatre. On the inaugural function, general secretary of HDMC, ......

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Neroca FC sails into the semi-final of 61st CC Meet

IMPHAL | Mar 27 Neroca FC prevails upon NISA Thangmeiband by a solitary goal to sail into the semi-final of the 61st Sir Churachand Singh KCSI-CBE Memorial Football Tournament 2018-19 played at Artificial Turf, Khuman Lampak. NISA put up their might......

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Who is afraid of RaGa?

By Dr. R.K.Nimai The ruling dispensation claims that they will win 300 seats in the coming 17th Lok Sabha election and form the next government. This is spoken with lots of confidence by both the central and state BJP leadership. Whether this is mere b......

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World Water Day 2019

By N. Munal Meitei Today, I was shocked to read a Newspaper clip where it is reported that in Bengaluru if the present water crisis persist, then peoples have to evacuate within a decade. Now water is the most difficult problem in almost all states in ......

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Manipur melting pot

As much as the ethnic mosaic in Manipur is complex, a solution to its ethnic problem is going to be as difficult. There are too many factors to cover, too many rising ethnic aspirations and nationalisms, each, as Prof. Gangmumei Kamei once said long ago i......

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Tuesday, March 26, 2019

Foreign cigarettes worth Rs 1 crore seized



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5-fold jump in Union minister Rijiju's immovable assets



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Thunderstorm in city throws election rallies out of gear



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As NPF leaves poll race to support Cong, its renegade MLAs back rival NDPP-BJP



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Anti-citizenship bill body plea to defeat BJP-led coalition



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BJP passes on Gohain for Nagaon seat, fields his protégé



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BJP locked in ‘friendly fights’, Congress no longer lone ranger



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Babul campaigns in Assam’s Tinsukia



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BJP jumps the gun, celebrates ‘win’ in Arunachal assembly seat



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Shah roadshow in Tripura tomorrow, Modi rally on Apr 6



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China destroys maps showing Arunachal in Indian territory



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Murder accused KCP Nando vanishes

A prime accused in Lungnila Elizabeth murder case escapes from JNIMS hospital 4 days before judgement IMPHAL | Mar 26 Thokchom Nando aka KCP Nando, whose extortion racket even while in custody was busted by police inside JNIMS on March 10 last and h......

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Lok Sabha Elections: 11 file nomination for Inner, eight clear scrutiny for Outer

IMPHAL | Mar 26 Altogether eleven candidates have filed their nomination papers to returning officer Naorem Praveen for contesting election from inner Manipur parliamentary constituency seat in the ensuing 17th Lok Sabha election. As many as five ca......

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Issues of eight assembly constituencies will be raised during delimitation: CM

THOUBAL | Mar 26 “Regarding the issues faced by the people of eight assembly segment under outer Manipur parliamentary constituency where their democratic rights to stand in the elections have not been provided, the matter will be raised on the delimi......

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It will be People vs BJP, not Congress vs BJP during this election: Gaikhangam

THOUBAL | Mar 26 “On the upcoming 17th Lok Sabha Election, there will not be a battle between Congress party against BJP and its followers; it will be a war between the general public and BJP. The party which is no longer accepted by the people will n......

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IPSA to organise handloom exhibition, cultural exchange programme at Agartala

IMPHAL| Mar 26 International Peace and Social Advancement (IPSA) is organising a ‘Handloom Exhibition cum Cultural Exchange Programme’ at Agartala, Tripura from April 5-9 with the aim to promote relationship with the Manipuri diaspora in Agartala, Trip......

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7 ADCC members resign from BJP

CHURACHANDPUR | Mar 26 Seven Autonomous District Council Churachandpur (ADCC) members namely Zamneiching MDC, 23 Muallum; M. Gouzamang MDC, 17 New Lamka (East); T. Khaikhomang MDC, 12 Lanva; Hausuanthang, 24 Singat; G. Suanchinpau, MDC 11 Lungthul; Pum......

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KKL demands public apology from Ningthibee

IMPHAL | Mar 26 Kangleipak Kanba Lup, (KKL) Manipur has today warned the event organiser of the Utlou DJ party of March 22, namely Ningthibee and its associate KAI to make a public apology failing which it would close down Ningthibee Enterprise for goo......

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‘Naoriya Pakhanglakpa assembly constituency will give huge contribution to Congress’

IMPHAL | Mar 26 “Though the block leader of Naoriya Pakhanglakpa Congress Committee, R.K. Anand has resigned from the party, a huge contribution will be given to the Congress party from Naoriya Pakhanglakpa assembly constituency in the coming 17th Lok ......

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Primary teacher applicants under die-in-harness scheme demand one time relaxation

IMPHAL | Mar 26 Hindi Primary Teachers Primary Teachers Applicant Group has affirmed that they will never accept the government order regarding the appointment of primary teachers under die-in-harness scheme and are ineligible under National Council of......

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Mob vandalised residence of Kangpokpi bomb blast accused, dismissed from town

KANGPOKPI |Mar 26 A horde of people mostly womenfolk under the aegis of Kangpokpi Town Committee as per the verdict of the Town Committee Customary Department vandalised the residence of Kangpokpi bomb blast accused and dismissed the family from the to......

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52nd Fire Walking Festival concludes

MOREH | Mar 26 The 52nd Fire Walking Festival 2019, which started on started on March 12 concluded today with a fire walking event held at the Sunrise Youth Club ground, Moreh. The event is annually organised by Shree Angalaparameshwari Shree Muneeshwa......

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Cleanliness drive held in Tamenglong

TAMENGLONG | Mar 26 Public health and engineering department (PHED) Tamenglong in collaboration with Evangelical Union Tamenglong organised cleanliness drive in and around Zeilan lake. Zeilan lake is the only source of water for Tamenglong district ......

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143 Bn CRPF celebrates it Raising Day

IMPHAL | Mar 26 143 Bn, CRPF, Lamphelpat celebrated its 17th Raising on March 24 by paying homage to the brave Martyrs of the unit who made supreme sacrifices for the cause of the nation. A release said Commandant, 143 Bn, Lal Chand Yadav greeted th......

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Relief materials distributed

CHURACHANDPUR | Mar 26 Relief materials for victims of Leisen village of Pherzawl district whose houses were burned down by a wild fire on February 22, 2019 around noon, were distributed today. Altogether five houses including the village authority’......

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EMRC phase-2 programmes to be broadcasted

IMPHAL | Mar 26 Educational Multimedia Research Centre (EMRC), Manipur University is launching EMRC’s phase 2 programmes “EMRC SPECTRUM” on DDK IMPHAL, ISTV NETWORK and IMPACT TV. According to a press release issued by the director in charge of EMRC......

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Battle of Shangshak remembered

UKHRUL | Mar 26 The first battle in Indian soil during the Second World War between the Japanese and the allied forces was fought in Shangshak. The battle of Shangshak fought for two weeks from March 21 to 26, 1944 and is considered as one of the blood......

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UGs arrested

IMPHAL | Mar 26 Altogether three members of proscribed UGs have been arrested in the past week, according to a press release by Police PRO. A combined team of Moreh police commando and 43 AR while conducting a frisking and checking at Sunrise Ground......

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KSIK felicitates founders of new colleges in Kangpokpi

KANGPOKPI |Mar 26 Khuplung Songlhou Insung Kiloikhom (KSIK) today felicitated the founders of various new colleges in Kangpokpi district today at Hengbung village. Former minister, Haokholet Kipgen, who is the chief of Hengbung had established three......

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Signpost of WW-II’s ‘Milestone 109’ found at KMC, AR pays tribute to war heroes of Battle of Imphal

KANGPOKPI |Mar 26 In the history of the great World War II and Manipur and India in particular, the name “Milestone 109” is memorably significant and historic event to tell the world as it marked the unforgettable Imphal Siege of 1944 while it was also......

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Establish district and session court and National Lok Adalot at Jiribam: Litigants

JIRIBAM | Mar 26 Weary of travelling to Imphal to attend court hearings, poor litigants from Jiribam district has demanded establishment of district and session court and National Lok Adalat at Jiribam at the earliest. Litigants Rostum Ali and his a......

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EEM team training held in Kangpokpi

KANGPOKPI | Mar 25 A meeting of Election Expenditure Monitoring (EEM) team was held today at Conference Hall, DC Kangpokpi where training cum briefing programme has been imparted to the EEM team comprising of Flying Squad Team (FST), Static surveillan......

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National seminar on gender sensitisation held

IMPHAL | Mar 26 A national seminar on ‘Gender Sensitisation: Discourse and Praxis’ was held at department of Sociology, Manipur University today, A release issued by convenor, Dr M Lilee stated that administrator of Manipur University, Jarnail Singh......

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NPF leaders meeting held in Tamenglong

TAMENGLONG | Mar 26 In view of the forth coming Lok Sabha election, Naga People Front (NPF) leaders meeting was held at Shekinuh Inn Tamenglong. Manipur Unit President and local MLA 52- Tamei ST/ AC, Awangbou Newmei; ADC Tamenglong chairman Namsinre......

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Sensitisation on integrated farming system held

IMPHAL |March 26 Capacity building programme on integrated farming system and value chain management for upliftment of rural economy and livelihood was organised at conference Hall of Central Agricultural University today. Speaking at the function a......

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Secessionism of the elite

If there was one event which marred the extended Yaoshang celebrations, it was what happened at Utlou in which Leikai folks barged into an elite private residence and broke up what has been described an expensive bingeing orgy in the name of Yaoshang. The......

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Energy from- “Solid waste”

By Sanjenbam Jugeshwor Singh Energy recovery from waste is the conversion of non-recyclable waste materials into usable heat, electricity or fuel through a variety of processes, including combustion, gasification, pyrolization, anaerobic digestion and ......

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Monday, March 25, 2019

It was Modi who went & ate biriyani in Pakistan: Tarun Gogoi

The senior Congress leader also slammed Modi for the "neglect" shown to the veterans in the BJP.

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Union Minister Rajen Gohain acquitted in rape case

Gauhati High Court, Union Minister of State for Railways, Rajen Gohain , rape case,

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45 file nominations for Ist phase of Assam Lok Sabha polls

Forty-five candidates have filed nominations for the five out of 14 Lok Sabha seats in Assam, which will go to the polls in the first phase on April 11, officials said on Monday.

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AIUDF to fight only 3 seats ‘to stop BJP’, gives up contest in 5 seats



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5-fold jump in Union minister Kiren Rijiju’s immovable assets



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Gauhati HC quashes rape charges against Gohain



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No pact with AIUDF, insists Congress



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Bru refugees not willing to vote in Kanhmun village



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Many MPs won in 2014 without votes, says study



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Sunday, March 24, 2019

Ram Madhav: Cong-AIUDF forging unholy alliance

"Everyone knows about the unholy nexus between AIUDF and Congress.People of Assam will reject such an alliance.The opposition does not have the courage and strength to face PM Narendra Modi.

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2 held with US currency worth over Rs 3 crore from Guwahati railway station

Guwahati (Assam) [India], Mar 24 (ANI) A train checking party of Guwahati GRPS on Saturday seized 540,000 US Dollars, which is around Rs 3.75 crore, from two passengers at the Guwahati railway station.

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Saturday, March 23, 2019

Out of L ok Sabha election race, Himanta Biswa Sarma campaigns for Neda ally AGP



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Three BJP sitting MPs dropped from candidates' list in Assam

BJP, which has announced the names of eight candidates for the Lok Sabha polls, has dropped three sitting MPs from its list.

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Political hues bathe festival of colours in Guwahati



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Five-cornered contest likely in lone Mizoram Lok Sabha seat

With the announcement former minister Nirupam Chakma as BJP's candidate for the lone Mizoram Lok Sabha seat, the coming election to the constituency is likely to be a five-cornered contest.

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Lok Sabha elections: Two matriculates among eight BJP candidates named so far



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Wednesday, March 20, 2019

Need representation in Delhi to solve migrant problem: AGP

It is not just political will, but an understanding with the government at the Centre that will help resolve the "migrant problem" in Assam - this is the line Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) is taking to regain support in the state after reuniting with BJP.

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Lok Sabha elections: BJP earns most among political parties in Assam

Major political parties in Assam have told the Election Commission (EC) that most of their earnings came through donations, contributions, fees and subscriptions, Association for Democratic Reforms

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Lok Sabha elections: AAP dilemma over fighting polls in Assam, Meghalaya

The top leadership of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is facing a dilemma while taking a call on fielding candidates in the northeast this Lok Sabha election.

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Aasu stir against 'corruption' in Assam government department

"We have demanded CBI inquiry to investigate these reported anomalies.The chief minister and his colleagues are only busy in making tall claims of having zero tolerance against corruption.

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Five detained for gram panchayat president's murder in Cachar

A day after a BJP gram panchayat president was shot dead by unidentified miscreants in Assam's Cachar district, police have detained five persons in connection with the incident.

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Lok Sabha elections: Denied tickets, at least 25 leaders quit BJP in Northeast

Not all is well with BJP in the northeast in the final moments before the Lok Sabha polls.

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Rahul Gandhi assures protection of identity of Manipuris

IMPHAL | Mar 20 President of All India Congress Committee (AICC), Rahul Gandhi has assured that the Congress party will never allow the “unique identity, culture, history of the people of Manipur” to be jeopardised under any circumstances. Rahul Gan......

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Candidates yet to file nomination papers with only two days left

THOUBAL| Mar 20 Even though seven individuals had obtained registration forms, no candidates have filed their election forms for the Outer Manipur (ST) parliamentary constituency elections yet. More importantly, the Returning Officer had issued a notif......

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EEFVAM prepares to launch agitations for delivering justice to fake encounter victims

IMPHAL | Mar 20 “Extra Judicial Execution Victim Families Association Manipur (EEVFAM) along with civil voluntary organisations will launch intense forms of agitations for delivering justice to fake encounters victims.” This was stated by general se......

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Guv, CM and Speaker greet on Yaoshang

IMPHAL | Mar 20 On the occasion of Yaoshang festival, state top officials Governor Najma Heptullah and chief minister Nongthombam Biren Singh and Speaker Yumnam Khemchand has extended their heartiest greetings to the people of Manipur. Governor on h......

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AMBA president resigns

IMPHAL | Mar 20 President, All Manipur Bar Association, senior advocate, H. Chandrajit Sharma today submitted his resignation letter to the association over allegations of professional misconduct reportedly raised against him. A resignation letter i......

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1929 cases of TB death recorded from 2001 to 2018 in Manipur

IMPHAL | Mar 20 To build awareness of the fact that Tuberculosis (TB) today remains an epidemic in many parts of the world, causing deaths of the millions of people each year in third world countries, World TB Day is being observed annually in the worl......

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8th death anniversary of Rozer Irom observed

IMPHAL | March 20 The 8th Death Anniversary of Rozer Irom was observed in a programme held at KT Girls Hostel located in Ghari today. It was followed by a candle light vigil at the spot where Rozer breathed his last. A one minute silence was also ob......

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Autonomous independent political platform needed to represent the indigenous people: NPF

IMPHAL | March 20 Naga People’s Front (NPF) is an independent and autonomous political platform to defend the rights and voices of the indigenous minorities and weaker sections as minority communities of northeast will gradually vanish while confrontin......

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Rahul Gandhi has true concerns for the state: O. Ibobi Singh

IMPHAL |March 20 Former chief minister of the state, O. Ibobi has said that the president of All India Congress Committee, Rahul Gandhi has genuine concern for the state and is evident from his visit today. Addressing media persons at its office tod......

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Workshop on Thang-ta concluded

IMPHAL | Mar 20 The closing function of workshop on “Thangbi Kunmari” was held today organised by Huiyen Lallong Manipur Tang-Ta Cultural Association (HLMTTCA) at its auditorium, Irilbung Imphal East, under the aegis of Sangeet Natak Akademi (SNA) New ......

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CEO to convene meeting

IMPHAL | Mar 20 A meeting will be convened on March 23 with all political parties (recognize/unrecognized), intending candidates/representatives, print and electronic media at the Conference Hall of the Chief Electoral Officer’s Office, Lamphelpat, Imp......

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KUMNOU - Manipur’s first spring festival to be held

IMPHAL | Mar 20 The Giving Tree in association with Spirit Adventure has announced that KUMNOU, a one-day annual event will be held at Hapta Kanjeibung on March 22. This will be the first edition which aims to bring together a diverse talent from th......

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AMGSU restricts Gorkha youths from collecting money during Yaoshang

KANGPOKPI |Mar 20 The All Manipur Gorkha Students’ Union (AMGSU) has come up with a decision of restricting the Gorkha youths and children in collecting money by blocking roads with ropes during Yaoshang festival. The AMGSU has restricted the Gorkha......

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Orientation of stakeholders on NTCP held at Kangpokpi

KANGPOKPI |Mar 20 A one day orientation of stakeholders on National Tobacco Control Programme was held at Multi-purpose Hall, DC Office Kangpokpi district headquarter with an aim to impart awareness on tobacco and Health, COTPA Act and role of stakehol......

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Water scarcity to continue: PHED

IMPHAL| Mar 20 Public Health Engineering Department (PHED), government of Manipur has informed the general public that there will be no water supply in the areas under the jurisdiction of Moirangkhom and Chinga water supply due to the very low water le......

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First ever Manipuri sci-fi short film “Iriguchi” premiered

IMPHAL| Mar 20 In what might be regarded as an unprecedented initiative in the Manipuri film industry, the first ever Manipuri Sci-Fi short film entitled “Iriguchi” was premiered on March 19 at MAASI complex, Imphal East. A release stated that the m......

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Seminar on Pragmatic Solution for Elderly Persons held

JIRIBAM| Mar 20 A one-day seminar on Pragmatic Solution for Elderly Persons was held today at Kamaranga Community Hall, Jiribam, organised Social and Cultural Advancement Foundation (SCAF) Khurai, and sponsored by National Commission for Women (NCW), N......

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‘LCLL food production activities has become a successful affair’

THOUBAL| Mar 20 “In order to bring development and boost the economy of Manipur, it is imperative that the State does not rely on imports of food grains and other eatable items. So, the people of the State must put up a concerted effort that Manipur be......

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Seminar on ‘Post GI Activities for Kachai Lemon’ conducted

IMPHAL| Mar 20 A one-day seminar on ‘Post GI activities for Kachai Lemon’ held at TTA Hall Hamleikhong, Ukhrul, organised by North Eastern Regional Agricultural Marketing Corporation (NERAMAC) in association with Rinrumlan Organic Producer Company Limi......

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UG cadre arrested

IMPHAL| Mar 20 A team of District Police commandos, Kakching arrested an active cadre of KYKL (Oken Group) during a frisking and checking operation conducted at Khongnang Mari Phangba, Kakching on March 20, said a release from NAB (PRO) The arrested......

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‘Funds were not collected from 330 unit members of WYDT/KASIL’

IMPHAL | March 20 The news item published by local dailies on January 25 in which president, Street Vendor Welfare Union, L. Beda Devi raised allegations that a total sum of Rs. 30,000 were collected from 330 members of the units of Kangleipak Apunba S......

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Bamboo and cane products showcased

IMPHAL | Mar 20 Handicraft products made of bamboo and cane made by Poknapham Lamdam Ching-Tam Vocational Training Centre, Thongju part II, Imphal East were showcased to the public today in a programme attended by chairman of the centre, Dr. Th. Chandr......

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AMWJU annual sports meet kicks off

IMPHAL | Mar 20 “Instead of wasting the five days of holidays during Yaoshang festival, the journalist fraternity needs to stay active physically, mentally and spiritually by organising such annual sports meet.” President of All Manipur Working Jour......

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Champ Khagempalli lifts MVCA T-20 Cricket title

IMPHAL | Mar 20 Champ Khagempalli pulled off 5 runs victory over YWC Langthabal to claim the champion title of the 7th MVCA T-20 Cricket Tournament 2019 played at Langthabal Public Ground. The final match saw, Champ Khagempalli after winning the tos......

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YAS Regular Coaching Course Programme

IMPHAL | Mar 20 The Department of Youth Affairs & Sports will be conducting the 35th Batch of six month Regular Coaching Programme (RCC) in twenty five disciplines from first week of April 2019 till September. The twenty five disciplines are Athleti......

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YUFC and GSC post wins in Winners’ Cup

IMPHAL | Mar 20 YUFC Ukhrul beat SFC Senapati by 2-1 goals in the Thangjam Birachandra-Maipakpi Memorial 23rd Winners’ Cup 2019 played at the former home turf at TNL Ground,Ukhrul. Playing before its home crowd, YUFC got the break in the 29th minute......

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Yarkhok United register wins at Winners Cup

UKHRUL| Mar 20 The 23rd Winners Cup 2019 under the aegis of All Manipur Football Association was played today at TNL Ground, Ukhrul between Yarkhok United FC and Senapati FC. Yarkhok United FC playing at their home ground defeated Senapati FC by a s......

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Inter battalion volleyball competition

IMPHAL | Mar 20 78 Battalion beat 143 Bn in the grand final match of the Inter Battalion volleyball competition 2019 being organised by 69 Battalion, CRPF at the Battalion Campus at Mantripukhri, said a press release from 69 Bn, CRPF. The tournament......

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Silence of Yaoshang

Five days of deafening media silence beginning today on account of Yaoshang (Holi) awaits the state. The overwhelming response from the reading public every year has been that the break is too long, and this is a logical observation. It is unthinkable tha......

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Tuesday, March 19, 2019

Road, rail blockade illegal in Assam: High Court



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Assam Congress names 4 more nominees

The Congress on Tuesday announced the names of its candidates for four Lok Sabha constituencies in Assam.The list includes the name of former additional chief secretary MGVK Bhanu who will contest polls from Tezpur.

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'Himanta Biswa Sarma not to contest Lok Sabha polls'

"The central leaders, including our president Amit Shah, informed us that Himanta has to look after all 25 parliamentary seats across the region," he said.

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15 BJP Ministers, MLAs in Arunachal Pradesh join NPP

In a setback to the BJP in Arunachal Pradesh, 15 of its leaders including two ministers and 12 other sitting legislators joined the National Peoples' Party (NPP) on Tuesday.

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Biren claims BJP has done more for the people of the state in two years than Congress in 15 years

THOUBAL| Mar 19 Chief minister of Manipur, N. Biren has asked the people of Manipur to discuss and decide the difference in the development activities and the social changes brought about by the BJP-led government in its two years with those of the act......

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MPCC president ridicules BJP’s claim of winning more than 300 seats in LS poll

IMPHAL | Mar 19 Manipur Pradesh Congress President (MPCC) president Gaikhangam has ridiculed the claim of the BJP that they will secure more than 300 seats in the 17th Lok Sabha election. He was speaking to media persons at the sidelines of inspecti......

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Election notice for Inner MP released

IMPHAL | Mar 19 The returning officer for No.1 Inner Manipur Parliamentary Constituency has today notified intending candidates to file their nomination papers. In a notification today issued by the returning officer, it said that the nomination pap......

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Rahul Gandhi pays floral tributes at Sahid Minar after landing on Imphal

IMPHAL | Mar 19 President of Indian National Congress, Rahul Gandhi today paid floral tributes to Sahid Minar, which is one of the monuments erected in honour of the departed souls of Manipur’s patriots. Rahul Gandhi came to address the election ral......

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Best reporting awards 2018 presented

IMPHAL | Mar 19 Women Action for Development (WAD) today awarded the best and promising reporters award for reporting on crime against women and children from gender perspective, in a function held at Classic Grande today. The best reporter award fo......

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Domestic livestock found killed

KANGPOKPI| Mar 19 In what some people may misconstrue as a part of the “mysterious” attacks on domestic livestock that happened in the state recently, a numbers of domestic ducks were reportedly found killed last evening at around midnight at Kangpokpi......

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Patient alleges RIMS authority for delaying operation twice

IMPHAL | Mar 19 A patient who was admitted to Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) for respiratory problem has today alleged of mistreatment by the hospital authority by postponing his operation schedule twice even after being taken to operati......

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Governor urges stakeholders for concerted effort to save pony from extinction

IMPHAL | Mar 19 The Manipuri pony is facing a serious challenge to its existence and it is very distressing to see the condition of the ponies standing on the roads without anybody looking after them. This was stated by Governor Dr. Najma Heptulla as c......

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Police PRO clarifies

IMPHAL | MAR 19 Regarding the news of former advocate general of Mizoram and AITC observer of Manipur not being provided security during his visit to Imphal on March 13, a statement issued yesterday by SP, NAB, PRO, Police Department clarified that req......

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Chirping sounds of sparrows vanish from urban areas of Manipur

IMPHAL | Mar 19 Absence of food, loss of nesting sites and architecturally modern buildings are leading to fast reduction of Eurasian Tree Sparrows (passer montanus) locally known as Sendrang in urban areas of the State. Since the last few years, sound......

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SHEDA aids poor through its Mediclaim scheme

KANGPOKPI| Mar 19 Self Help Development Agency (SHEDA), a registered non-governmental organisation from Kangpokpi district headquarters has introduced a Mediclaim scheme with an aim to help people during emergency on health related issues amongst memb......

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CEO reiterates provisions of MCC

IMPHAL | Mar 19 In the light of coming general election to 17th Lok Sabha Election 2019 and the enforcement of Model Code of Conduct (MCC) since March 10, the chief electoral officer (CEO) Manipur has today appealed all not to indulge in any violation ......

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UG arrested

IMPHAL| Mar 18 A team of Police personnel from Yairipok-PS arrested an active member of KCP (Noyon) organisation during a frisking and checking operation conducted at about 11:30 am of March 15, said a release from NAB (PRO). The arrested individual......

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AR celebrates Yaoshang festival with NVOs

IMPHAL| Mar 18 Keithelmanbi Battalion of 9 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of celebrated Yaoshang festival (in advance) with the children of Legacy Home, Ema Foundation and women of Dorcas Group on March19, said a release from IGAR (South) Durin......

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State level Media Certification Committee reconstituted

IMPHAL | Mar 19 The State Level Media Certification Committee (MCC) has been re-constituted further as per an order issued by the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Manipur, today in partial modification of the Office Order, dated 16th March,......

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Expenditure observer inspects and interacts with IE officials

IMPHAL | Mar 19 The Election Expenditure and Monitoring Cell of the Imphal East district today conducted a meeting with nodal officers and their staff in relation to the ensuing 17th Lok Sabha Election. The meeting was chaired by ECI Expenditure Obs......

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Training for polling officials concludes

TAMENGLONG| Mar 19 The two-day Training programme for Polling Officials conducted by the District Election Office/Deputy Commissioner, Tamenglong as a part of preparations for the upcoming Lok Sabha Election 2019 concluded today. The programme was cond......

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One-day consultation programme for PLHIVs held

TAMENGLONG| Mar 19 A one-day Consultation Programme on HIV sensitive Social Protection Scheme at district level for People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLHIVs) was held at Shekinuh Inn, Tamenglong headquarters, organised by District AIDS Prevention and Contro......

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Sensitisation programme on Drug Abuse Prevention held

IMPHAL| Mar 19 A one-day sensitisation programme on “Drug Abuse Prevention” was organised by Paradise English School, Thoubal Okram, with the support of Waikhom Mani Girl’s College, Thoubal under NSS Cell, Manipur University, at the assembly hall of th......

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Complaint monitoring call number updated

IMPHAL | Mar 19 The district election officer of Imphal West District has updated the contact number of the Complaint Monitoring Control Room and Call Centre which was opened in connection with the ensuing th Lok Sabha Election 2019 is 2413106.......

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KHNSI set to hold political debate campaign

IMPHAL | Mar 19 Khwai Nungseng Sinthalup (KHNSI) is set to organise a political debate campaign in connection with coming 17th Lok Sabha election. Addressing media person in a press conference held at Manipur Press Club today, president KHNSI, Tensu......

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JNU online registration opened

IMPHAL | Mar 19 Online registration of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has opened for 2019 entrance examination. A press release issued by state secretary of Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) Manipur, Saratchandra Haobijam said that the ex......

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No Meetei Mayek teachers at schools in Jiribam; AMMGSU, AMMWDO

IMPHAL | Mar 19 Representatives of All Manipur Muslim Girl Students’ Union (AMMGSU) and All Manipur Muslim Women Development Organisation (AMMWDO) have drawn the attention of the government on the lack of developmental facilities faced by the people of......

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D.El.Ed candidates alleges corruption in teacher examination

IMPHAL |March 19 Candidates of NIOS D.EI.Ed examination has today alleged that some teachers in the examination centre at S. V. Getwell School Pangei collected money from the candidates so that the candidates are exempted from examination rules and pro......

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KSO, KCA decries proposal to shift residential school

IMPHAL | Mar 19 Kuki Student Organisation Chandel and Kuki Chief Association Chandel, Khengjoi Block today expressed their disapproval for the proposal to shift the Model Residential School of Khengjoi Sub divisional headquarter to Chandel district hea......

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Dr Lorho Mao to contest for Outer Lok Sabha seat in NPF ticket

IMPHAL | Mar 19 Even with the BJP having a coalition with the Naga Peoples Front (NPF), the regional party is all set to send out its representative to contest in both the BJP and the Congress for the outer parliamentary seat. A meeting held at Kohi......

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Pravish Chanam’ case found disposed by CJM Gautam Budha Nagar, UP

‘Public anguish may turn into strong agitations, state government should consider risks’ IMPHAL | Mar 19 It has come to light that the case of Pravish Chanam’s death has been disposed by the CJM Gautam Budha Nagar, UP after a final report was submit......

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Governor’s Cup Polo 2019: X-Polo Club, IRC claims Men’s and Women’s title

IMPHAL | Mar 19 X-Polo Club outshined Chingkheihunba Polo Club by 5-3 goals to lift the champion title of the 29th Governor’s Cup Invitation Polo Tournament 2019 organised by Manipur Horse Riding & Polo Association and played at Mapal Kangjeibung. A......

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DSA Sadar Hills (JSYC) enters winners’ cup semi final

KANGPOKPI | Mar 19 Despite losing by 0-1 to the visiting Imphal West DSA (MPSC) team, DSA Sadar Hills (JSCY) made through to the semi-final round of the ongoing 23rd Th. Birachandra-Maipakpi Memorial Winners’ Cup in an aggregate 2-0. DSA Sadar Hills......

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The last man

The idea of democracy as the end of history as postulated by Francis Fukuyama, (End of History and the Last Man) despite whatever counter arguments, remains among the most thought-provoking theses that grew out of the political developments in the last pa......

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Monday, March 18, 2019

Himanta Biswa Sarma not to contest Lok Sabha polls: Assam BJP chief

"The central leaders, including our president Amit Shah, informed us that Himanta has to look after all 25 parliamentary seats across the region as he is the convener of the North East Democratic Alliance (Neda).

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Rahul Gandhi to arrive today, will stay in ordinary suite at Hotel Imphal

IMPHAL | Mar 18 President of All India Congress Committee (AICC), Rahul Gandhi will stay at an ordinary room at Hotel Imphal run by the Classic Group of Hotels while his entourage consisting of Congress top brass and other senior leaders will be accomm......

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Election notice for Outer (ST) parliamentary constituency released

RO appeals public to extend cooperation for ensuring violence free election THOUBAL | Mar 18 For the upcoming 17th Lok Sabha elections, the official notification for No. 2 – Outer Manipur (ST) parliamentary constituency was released today by the ret......

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Justice M.V Muralidaran sworn-in as judge of Manipur HC

IMPHAL | Mar 18 Justice M.V Muralidaran was sworn -in as judge of High Court of Manipur today in an oath taking ceremony which was administered by chief justice, Justice Ramalingam Sudhakar at Chief Justice Court, High Court of Manipur. It may be me......

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Certification required for paid new items, advertisements of general election: MCMC

IMPHAL | Mar 18 The State Media Certification and Monitoring Committee (MCMC) and district level MCMC have been constituted and started functioning with the announcement of the election schedule by the Election Commission of India (ECI) for the upcomin......

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‘Finish construction works of PHC Rilram within three months’

IMPHAL | Mar 18 The construction works of Primary Health Centre, Rilram, Tengnoupal district Manipur which was started eight years back should be completed within three months, said social worker, Momo Tantanga. Addressing media person in a press co......

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First randomisation of EVMS, VVPATS done in Kangpokpi

KANGPOKPI | Mar 18 As the notification is out for the Outer Parliamentary constituency of Manipur for the ensuing Lok Sabha Elections 2019, the first randomisation of EVMs and VVPATs was conducted for three assembly constituencies, Saitu, Saikul and Ka......

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Residence of home secretary of HPC (D) attacked

KANGPOKPI| Mar 18 The residence of home secretary of Hmar People’s Convention (Democratic), a signatory of Suspension of Operation (SoO) under United People’s Front (UPF), one of the umbrella organisations of the Kuki UGs, was reportedly attacked last ......

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National seminar on ‘Python Programming’ begins

IMPHAL | Mar 18 A three-day national seminar cum workshop on ‘Python Programming: Theory, Application and Implementation’ began today at the conference hall of Physics department, Manipur University. ‘Python Programming’ is a high-level programming lan......

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Search operation conducted as precautionary measures

IMPHAL | Mar 18 As part of precautionary measures for the coming of national political leaders in the state, cordon and search operation were held today in various places at Imphal East and West. Search operation for Imphal East was conducted today ......

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CM condoles demise of Manohar Parrikar

IMPHAL | Mar 18 Chief minister, Nongthombam Biren Singh has extended his condolence at the demise of chief minister of Goa, Manohar Parrikar, who passed away yesterday at Panaji from a prolonged illness. In his condolence message, Biren said Manohar......

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‘Hingna Siraba Punshi’ book released

IMPHAL | Mar 18 A poetry collection titled ‘Hingna Siraba Punshi’ written by M.K Saroj Khan, student of LMS Law College presently studying at LLB 4th semester, was released today at Manipur Press Club. The book was released by MLA, Wabagai assembly ......

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UG cadre arrested

MOREH| Mar 18 A combined team of CDO Moreh and a column of 43 AR arrested an active cadre of PREPAK (PRO) while he was trying to infiltrate into Indian Territory from Myanmar on March 18. Police sources stated that the arrested individual has been i......

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