Why are tigers burning bright in Assam's jungles

Tigers are burning bright in the forests of Assam because of relentless conservation efforts that led to creation of healthy habitats for the big cats in the state.

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In Assam, flood grants will cover permanent repair of property

The Assam government has decided to start a grant programme for permanent repair of properties like roads and embankments damaged by floods this year, the assembly was informed on Wednesday.

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Conservationists battle poaching, terrain & falling prey base in northeast

Tiger count in the North East Hills and Brahmaputra Plains Landscape (NEHBPL) shows an alarming trend as falling prey base, lack of implementation of anti-poaching laws and difficult terrain pose a great challenge to conservationists striving to save the big cat.

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Past lesson for present

On August 3, 2015 the signing of the Framework Agreement between the NSCN(IM) and the BJP government at the Centre would be completing four years. So much water has flowed down the many rivers of the region, even the interlocutor of the Naga peace negotia......

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Babysana’s last rites performed

Govt will punish culprits involved in death of Babysana: CM IMPHAL | July 31 The mortal remains of Babysana was cremated today at Haraorou after the joint action committee along with the family members collected the body from Jawaharlal Nehru Inst......

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State to regulate mining activities

IMPHAL | Jul 31 “The chief minister of Manipur during an emergency meeting on ‘regulation of illegal mining activities’ at the chief minister’s secretariat today said that government should take steps to issue legal mining permits as per rules to mitig......

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Businessmen should not get involved in people’s movement: TRCC

IMPHAL| Jul 31 In regard to the appeal made by individual labourers for allowing continuation of sand mining and stone quarrying activities along the State’s rivers, Thoubal River Conservation Committee (TRCC) has alleged that excavators and heavy mach......

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Massive protest held against alleged errors in HSLC examination results

Students demand enquiry report and RTI reply made public immediately IMPHAL | Jul 31 Students of as many as seven schools along with volunteers of Democratic Students’ Alliance of Manipur (DESAM) today demonstrated protests in front of their respe......

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Minister Shyamkumar encourages public to start new business ventures on tree nurseries

IMPHAL | Jul 31 Stressing the need of environment protection to tackle the increasing climate change issues, minister, municipal administration, Housing and Urban Development (MAHUD), Thounaojam Shyamkumar encouraged the people of the State to begin a ......

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Eastern Naga Forum decries

IMPHAL | Jul 31 The Eastern Naga National Workers’ Forum (ENNWF) stated that on behalf of the Eastern Naga people, the forum considers the statement of the WC of NNPGs on RIIN dated July 22 that states “any person(s) living in Nagaland including those ......

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PDS rice issue raised in Rajya Sabha

IMPHAL | Jul 31 Communist Party of India (Kerala), Rajya Sabha MP, Binoy Viswam has raised the issue of the black-marketing of rice in Manipur in the Rajya Sabha on July 30. The CPI state unit called the issue a failure of implementation of the prov......

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JE, Dengue cases on the rise in CCpur

CHURACHANDPUR| Jul 31 Churachandpur district is witnessing an increasing rise in the number of cases of people infected by Japanese Encephalitis (JE) and Dengue. Officials of IDSP, Churachandpur has also stated that new 12 JE positive cases have bee......

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Tml Lok Adalat settles 43 cases amounting to Rs. 466743

TAMENGLONG| Jul 31 With the objective of bringing an amicable settlement between two feuding parties, a Lok Adalat was held today at the premises of United Bank of India (UBI), Tamenglong. It was the first time that a Lok Adalat was held at Tamenglo......

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Civil body demands apology

IMPHAL | Jul 31 The Kangleipak Kanba Lup (KKL), Manipur has alleged one Kshetrimayum Sanatomba son of (L) Ksh. Baruni and Ksh. (O) Tampakleima from Sagolband Meino Leirak, Imphal for slandering the name of seven organisations in social media and attemp......

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Tree sapling plantation drive held

THOUBAL| Jul 31 A tree sapling plantation drive was held today atthe premises of Khongjom Standard English School, Thoubal district under the Swachhta Pakhwada (Cleanliness Campaign) which commenced from July 16 The programme was organised by Jan Sh......

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Radio quiz competition to be held

IMPHAL| Jul 31 Share and Care (SAC) has informed that it will be organising a Radio Quiz Competition on the theme of “Leitarashi Pukning Wakhal” and based on Mental Health, with effect from August 15. While mentioning that the programme will be broa......

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Protest movements held against Babysana’s death

THOUBAL| Jul 31 Protest movements were held today at various parts of Thoubal against the mysterious death of Ningthoujam Babysana Chanu. Organised by Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP)-Thoubal, the protests movements which included a protest......

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AR conducts training of Beauty Therapist and Parlours

IMPHAL| Jul 31 Sajik Tampak Battalion of 28 Sector Assam Rifles under Border Area Development Project 2018 -19, flagged off a two-month training programme on Beauty Therapist and Parlour for border villages of Churachandpur District, Manipur, on July 3......

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Landhoni’s son arrested in connection to Babysana’s death

IMPHAL | Jul 30 Police today arrested Pheiroijam Robinson, son of, Pheiroijam Landhoni, principal cum founder of Standard Robarth Higher Secondary School, in connection with the mysterious death of Babysana, and produced him before the Chief Judicial M......

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Chief minister to re-launch Manipur Heli Service soon

IMPHAL | Jul 30 Chief minister N. Biren Singh will re-launch the Manipur Heli Service in the State shortly. All formalities including signing of MoU with Global Vectra Helicorp Ltd has been completed today. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) helicopter......

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Three injured in IED blast

IMPHAL| Jul 30 Three person received injuries in an IED blast which occurred at the gate of a workshop in Thangmeiband around 6.50 pm today. The injured persons are Mayanglambam Surbala, 38, wife of M. Bhisma of Thangmeiband Hijam Diwan leikai, Naor......

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Woman with heroin worth Rs 30 lakh held from Rajdhani Express

In a successful operation, Assam railway police, on Wednesday, nabbed a woman from the Delhi-bound Rajdhani Express carrying 150 grams of cocaine worth Rs 30 lakh. The lady has been identified as Abitri Karmakar of the Haringhata area of West Bengal's Nadia district.

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'Assam depends on external agencies to meet power needs'

The power demand during the peak hour (1700 hours to 2200 hours) is about 1,850MW, against which the Assam Power Generation Corporation Ltd (APGCL) produces 260MW on its own, Patowary said in response to a question.

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With schools set to re-open, government in a fix to shift flood-hit

For thousands of inmates at flood relief camps in Assam, the beginning of the school session from Thursday presents a familiar predicament. The annual cycle of devastating floods in the state usually coincides with summer vacation, making it easy for government authorities to turn schools into relief camps. When the vacation ends, the education department has a difficult choice to make.

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Assam to free 'foreigners' detained for more than 3 years

Six detention camps in the state - in district jails in Goalpara and Kokrajhar and central jails in Silchar, Dibrugarh, Jorhat and Tezpur - have 938 detainees.Of them, 335 are eligible for release now.

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Auctioned for Rs 50k/kg, tea from Assam sets new record

Specialty tea from a tea garden in Dibrugarh district fetched a record price of Rs 50,000 per kilogram at a pan-India auction here on Tuesday morning.

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Over 1 lakh foreigners identified in Assam till March this year: Chandra Mohan Patowary

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Manipur: SIT to probe student death

The minor was found hanging in her hostel room, feet touching the ground and leg smeared in mud, on July 18.

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Incomplete forms force Gauhati University to defer publishing PG merit list

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Tiger count up in Assam and Arunachal, poor in rest of NE

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Assam: Floods claim four more as waters continue to recede

Four more casualties were reported in the second wave of Assam floods on Monday, taking the death toll up to 86

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‘Mass solidarity meet on child rights’ held

‘TG higher secondary school hostel has no proper bathroom’ IMPHAL | Jul 29 “There are many hostels which do not have proper ventilation, sanitary kitchens or toilets. Student organisations have been demanding for proper guideline of school as well a......

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Sit-in-protest staged demanding justice for Babysana

IMPHAL | Jul 29 Demanding for justice and to find out the truth behind the death of N. Babysana Chanu, the womenfolk of Moirangkhom staged a sit-in-protest today at Moirangkhom, Imphal West. One of the protestor, Ashalata said the womenfolk strongly......

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JAC to organise funeral for Babysana

IMPHAL | Jul 29 ‘The JAC against the Mysterious Death of Ningthoujam Babysana Chanu’ stated that the body of the deceased will be collected from JNIMS morgue on July 31 and a programme for paying floral tributes will be held at Thamgmeiband THAU ground......

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Power shutdown

IMPHAL| Jul 29 Manipur State Power Distribution Company Limited (MSPDCL) has informed to all the consumers of 11KV NIT and Lamphel feeder that there will be a planned shutdown from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm on July 30. Most areas of Lamphel will not get p......

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Man found dead

THOUBAL | Jul 29 An individual was found dead by locals around 1:00 pm today from the area of Sekmai Turel near Kakching Chumnam Leikai area which lies under Kakching-PS. The body was later handed over to the police; and till the time of filing this......

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10 senior MPC leaders quit and join ZPM in Mizoram

AIZAWL | Jul 29 A week after the Mizoram People’s Conference (MPC) severed ties with the newly floated political party, Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM), at least 10 senior MPC leaders, including newly elected party vice president, Lalthansanga quit the p......

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Integrated farming training programme commences

THOUBAL | Jul 29 A three-day “Integrated farming system, processing and marketing” training programme for farmers commenced today at the hall of Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Thoubal located at Khangabok; organised by KVK-Thoubal in association with Mani......

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Students’ legal literacy club opened

TAMENGLONG | Jul 29 With an objective to deliver justice to every citizens of the country, a student Legal literacy club was formally opened today at Langmei Higher Secondary School Tamei. The programme was organised by District Legal Authority (DLSA),......

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AR organises medical camps

IMPHAL | Jul 29 Moltuk Battalion of 26 Sector Assam Rifles with support and participation of District Administration, Chandel organised Medical Counselling and Health check-up camps in the remote villages of Moltuk and Khangbarol on July 28, said relea......

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TDC seizes illicit liquor

THOUBAL | Jul 29 A team of Thoubal District Police (TDC) under the overall supervision of SO, S Ibomcha seized a huge quantity of illicit liquor from different parts of the district during a drive conducted today. According to police sources, a team......

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UG cadre arrested

IMPHAL| Jul 29 A combined team of Imphal East Commandos and personnel from 6 AR and 30 AR arrested a member of PREPAK-RA outfit during a search operation conducted at Kongba Ayangpalli Road (near Rural Bank) on July 27, claimed a release from PRO (Poli......

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KNF (N) clarifies

IMPHAL | Jul 29 The Kuki National Front (NEHLUN) has stated that the reports published by local dailies regarding the recovery of arms and ammunitions of the organisation by a combined team of Imphal East Commando and 26 Assam Rifles is false and basel......

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Shooting Range to get a modern facelift, says YAS commissioner Bobby Waikhom

IMPHAL | Jul 29 The Shooting Range in Khuman Lampak may see a facelift in the coming days as proposal for the same had been sent to Union Ministry of Sports. This was stated by Bobby Waikhom, commissioner Youth Affairs & Sports while inaugurating th......

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Loyumba delivers second gold medal in Fencing C’ship

IMPHAL | Jul 29 UPAA Kiyamgei fencer Loyumba H got his team a second gold medal in the Cadet Boys in the 15th Governor’s Cup State Level Fencing Championship 2019 held at Fencing Hall at Khuman Lampak. Competing in the Cadet Boys Foil event of the m......

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Galileo’s fate haunts again

The idea of the public intellectual, or that of the missing public intellectual, is now beginning to engage Manipur’s public sphere. Better late than never, as they say. From all walks of life, the best and most committed minds now need to step out of the......

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Manipur State Drug Policy- Points for Consideration

By Dr. Khomdon Lisam Before I take up the main topic, I would like to invite a reference to the comment of one NGO on the proposed formulation of Manipur State Drug Policy published in the Poknapham Newspaper of dated 21 July 21, 2019 (page 9 column ......

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Assam floods: Death toll climbs to 86

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Golaghat college yet to get AICTE nod, 92 students stare at uncertain future

The fate of 92 students in Golaghat now hangs in the balance because the engineering college they were enrolled in last year is yet to get AICTE recognition.

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GRP find .22 pistol, ammo in Kamrup Express's toilet

The Government Railway Police (GRP) recovered a .22 pistol along with 30 rounds of live ammunition from the toilet of Howrah-bound Kamrup Express on Sunday.

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'Ban on tobacco sale near educational institutes not implemented'

A survey carried out by students of Dibrugarh University (DU) under the guidance of the Consumer Legal Protection Forum (CLPF) has revealed flagrant violation of tobacco laws. Although sale of tobacco products is banned near educational institutions, it seems that the law is not implemented as its sale is on the rise in these places.

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100 dwellings gone, erosion-hit Pohukhowa village fights for survival

Residents of Pohukhowa, a tiny hamlet situated on the banks of the Kundil river in Tinsukia's Sadiya subdivision, have been spending sleepless nights, with many of their cultivable land, orchards, bamboo clusters and vegetable gardens being washed away. In the recent wave of floods, six houses and several acres of farmland have been lost to erosion.

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Assam floods leave behind trail of destruction: School, built to resist flood, washed away

"We are chalking out plans to arrange classes from August 1 when the school reopens.Nevertheless, it's going to be a mammoth challenge to rebuild the school as the construction materials could not be saved.

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No harm if Muslims chant Jai Shri Ram: Assam BJP leader

Amid reports of Muslims being harassed and forced to chant Jai Shri Ram in many parts of the country, BJP spokesperson and Assam Minorities Development Board chairperson Syed Muminul Aowal on Sunday sought to downplay the controversy, saying "there is no harm" if Muslims chant the religious slogan.

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Imphal-Jiribam road reconnected

IMPHAL | Jul 28 The Imphal-Jiribam National Highway which has been blocked at Tithong Laijing, Saitun constituency due to a landslide has now been reconnected after cleaning operations were completed today, even though the spot is still vulnerable for ......

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Conclave of Himalayan States held at Mussoorie

IMPHAL | Jul 28 The ‘Conclave of Himalayan States’ was held on July 28 at Mussoorie to discuss the priorities of Indian Himalayan Region (IHR) in the 15th Finance Commission initiated by the government of Uttarakhand with the Integrated Mountain Initia......

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NH-2 bandh supporters unload sand laden trucks

IMPHAL | Jul 28 Though passenger vehicles and other vehicles of essential services were exempted from the indefinite bandh imposed along the Imphal-Dimapur NH-2 by sand miners and labourers, the bandh supporters blocked all sand laden trucks from passi......

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State observes World Hepatitis Day, NVHCP implemented in Manipur

IMPHAL | Jul 28 After a year following the launching of National Viral Hepatitis Control Programme (NVHCP), the program has also been implemented in the State from today onwards with the inauguration of Model Treatment Centres at both JNIMS and RIM......

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Meeting on human settlement at Langol hill held

IMPHAL |Jul 28 Responding to allegations that inhabitants of Langol hill are destroying the forest and wild life of Langol hill, a ‘mass public meeting on the facts and origins of human settlement at 91- Meitei Langol’ was conducted today at Langol Nin......

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Paper on ponds selected for international conference

IMPHAL | Jul 28 Rajkumari Sunita Devi’s paper entitled ‘Delineation of Community Constructed Wetlands In Valley Districts of Manipur, India’ was selected for oral presentation in the recently held 5th International Conference on Water Resources and Env......

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Restriction on pig-rearing imposed

THOUBAL| Jul 21 Kakching Municipal Council (KMC) has notified that pigs cannot be reared in residential areas under its jurisdiction. A statement from chairperson of KMC, Naorem Sanjitkumar informed that even if pigs are reared in localities of the ......

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‘15 surgeries conducted despite shortages at Neuro OT’

IMPHAL | Jul 28 Despite the lack of equipment and shortages of manpower, 15 neuro surgeries have been performed at the Neuro Surgery operation theatre of JNIMS, said JNIMS director, Th. Bhimo while appealing the government to provide the required needs......

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Second edition of ‘InQuiztive’ held

THOUBAL| Jul 21 The second edition of ‘InQuiztive’, an all Chandel Annual Inter-school Quiz cum Debate competition was held from July 25- 26 at Indoor Stadium, Chandel. Organised by Wisecrabs – Chandel, the programme was held with the aim and object......

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AR celebrates 20 years of Kargil War

IMPHAL| Jul 21 Moreh Battalion of 26 Sector Assam Rifles celebrated 20 years of Kargil war at Haolenphai village in Tengnoupal district, said a release from IGAR (South). A total of 80 locals including students from Haolenphai, T Minou, TV Gamnompha......

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Road dividers to be installed at Moreh town

MOREH| Jul 21 District Council (ADC), Chandel in collaboration with Moreh Police, Tengnoupal district and ADC Moreh have resolved to implement ‘Rule of the Road’ and installation of ‘Road Dividers’ from Customs Office to Moreh Evening Bazar from July 2......

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Novel ‘Urmila’ released

JIRIBAM| Jul 21 A novel titled “Urmila” written by S. Binodini Singha was released today in a function held at the Conference Hall of Jiri News Network (JNN), located at Babupara, Jiribam district. Organised by Manipur Sahitya Parishad (MSP), Jiriba......

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FML imported from Myanmar seized

MOREH| Jul 21 Moreh Battalion, 43 Assam Rifles apprehended two individuals along with large quantities of Foreign Made Liquor (FML) on July 20. The two individuals have been identified as Mayengbam Saratchandra Singh,41, of Wabagai Maning Leikai, Th......

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Interaction prog for police personnel conducted

THOUBAL| Jul 21 An interaction programme for officials of Thoubal District police in regard to Narcotics Drug and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act was conducted today at the complex of Lilong Police station. The programme which was held under the ......

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Street play on PMAY-U held

THOUBAL| Jul 21 A Street-Play with the objective of raising awareness on the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U) was displayed in front of 5 ward members of Thoubal Athokpam. Organised by Thoubal Municipal Council, the programme was conducted und......

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UAPA made more draconian

The Bill for the amendment of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act, UAPA, that the ruling BJP has just recently introduced and pushed through the Lok Sabha, and is now awaiting passage in the Rajya Sabha, is to say the least, disturbing for several reas......

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Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act-AFSPA And Rule of Law

By: Sanjenbam Jugeshwor Singh Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA), 1958 is an act of the Parliament of India that grant Special Powers to the Indian Armed Forces, the power to maintain public order in “disturbed areas”. According to the Disturbed......

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Unlearning to be Unhappy

By Miranda Yendrembam Life often throws you a curveball, often hurting you if it catches you totally off guard. So what do we usually do? Well it depends on a number of factor be it the type of personality, how the person is facing the storm, etc. This......

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Death toll in Assam floods reaches 82

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Meghalaya legislative assembly speaker Donkupar Roy dies at 65

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'Over 50% of Assam's foreign migrants are from Bangladesh'

The 2011 Census on migration, which was published recently, has recorded the presence of over 64,000 persons in Assam who have said their last place of residence was in Bangladesh before they settled in the state

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Rain warning sparks fears of fresh floods in Assam

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday issued a warning of widespread rainfall across Assam and Meghalaya for the next three days, which could send Assam - where the floods had been improvi​ng over the last 48 hours - on a downward spiral yet again

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Assam flood situation continues to improve, one more body retrieved

: With one more body retrieved in the last 24 hours, the death toll in Assam floods increased to 82 on Saturday, even as the overall situation showed signs of improvement across the state. The body was recovered from the Chenga area of Barpeta, one of the worst flood-hit districts, in lower Assam

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Axial Indane LPG extension point launched

TAMENGLONG| Jul 27 With an aims to provide easy access to Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) and make it available at door steps, the Axial Indane Rongdai Extension Point was launched today at Rani Market Shed, Chabagan, Tamenglong. Axial Indane Rongdai ......

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Truck owners denounce HC ban on sand mining, stone quarry

IMPHAL | Jul 27 Decrying the ban imposed by High Court of Manipur on sand mining, quarrying in all rivers of the State and transportation of sand and stones without proper license, transporters of sand and stones today staged a sit in at Minuthong Truc......

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Blood donation camp at Little Clinic

IMPHAL | Jul 27 Little Clinic in collaboration with Blood Bank and Transfusion Unit, JNIMS organised a blood donation camp at Little Clinic where 30 persons donated blood. Speaking to media, senior manager of Little Clinic said that blood donation is b......

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Mega health camp conducted

TAMENGLONG| Jul 27 District Health Society, Tamenglong in collaboration with M/S Gaidingam Oil pump Noney and PHC Noney today organised Free Mega Health Camp at Longmai Part -4, Peacelane Community Hall, Noney. Chief Medical Officer, Tamenglong, Dr.......

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Operation clean Khuga River undertaken

CHURACHANDPUR| Jul 27 ‘Operation Clean Tuithaphai and Khuga rivers’ was undertaken on a massive scale today under the lead of HPC (D) general headquarters, HYA and CVOs and backed up by ADCC and Hmar Chiefs Association. While leading the operation, ......

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High-level official meeting called

THOUBAL| Jul 27 A high level meeting of officials of the State government have been called and scheduled to be held on July 31 at the conference hall of Manipur Secretariat South Block in regard to the ban of on illegal sand mining and stone quarrying ......

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UG cadres arrested

IMPHAL| Jul 27 A combined team of Imphal East district commandos along with a section of 5 JAK Rifles arrested two members of United National Liberation Front (UNLF) organisation during a frisking and checking operation conducted at Khurai Lairikyengba......

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Motivational lecture on ‘Kargil Vijay Diwas’ held

CHURACHANDPUR| Jul 27 Churachandpur Sector, AR organised a Motivational Lecture on Kargil Vijay Divas for students of Rayburn High School, Churachandpur Higher Secondary school and Bethany Higher Secondary School which was held at the auditorium of Ray......

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CIRCA, Royal Council to observe 73rd Manipur Independence Day

IMPHAL | Jul 27 Coalition of Indigenes’ Rights Campaign (CIRCA) in association with Royal Council is set to observe the 73rd Manipur Independence Day on August 14. The event is scheduled to commence with the hoisting of the State flag by titular king o......

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Consultation programme on crime against women and children held

IMPHAL | Jul 27 A one-day consultation programme on crime against women and children was organised by All Manipur Muslin Students Organisation (AMMSO) at Manipur Press Club today. Speaking at the programme, president of Extra Execution Victim Famili......

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Isharani Baruah, Pranav claim U-17 Girls & Boys title in Sub Jr Ranking Tournament 2019

Imphal | Jul 27 Isharani Baruah claimed the Girl Single title in the Yonex Sunrise All India Sub Junior(U-15 & U-17) Ranking Badminton Tournament 2019 hosted by Manipur Badminton Association which concluded at Indoor Stadium, Khuman Lampak. Isharani......

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Nilamani English School girls books berth in National Subroto Mukherjee Football

Imphal | Jul 27 Nilamani English School, Imphal West beat Poiroukhongjil High School, Imphal East by 4-3 goals to emerged winner of the U-17 Girls in the State Subroto Mukherjee Football Tournament 2019 played at Khuman Lampak Main Stadium. By virtu......

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CHIKL beats BMSC by 2-1

Imphal | Jul 27 CHIKL Lilong Chajing beat BMSC Tabungkhok by 2-1 goals in the 20th S.Birendra Singh Memorial Super Division Football League Tournament 2019 played at Turf Ground, Khuman Lampak. N.Leingakpa and K.Amarjit struck the winning goal for CHI......

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Determination – Part 10

By Thiyam Ningol Dr. Nalini (Africa) The next day at lunch time, he passed by Grace’s place just to make sure that Grace was really ok. He wore a sunglass and half covered his face with the news paper he was holding. Through the half opened door, he......

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Bamboo Flower, a novel – Part 55 final

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, event......

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Glowing Skin for Friendship Day

Internation Day Of Friendship On August 4, 2019 By Shahnaz Husain “A real friend is one who walks in when the rest of the world walks out.” – Walter Winchell. Friendship is a relationship that has been cherised since ancient time. Life is better......

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Key accused in vegetable growers' society scam nabbed

The Bureau of Investigation Economic Offences (BIEO) on Friday nabbed Bidyut Jyoti Sarma, a key accused in the multi-crore scam in the Assam Vegetables Growers' Co-operative Society Ltd (AVGCSL), from Bongaigaon district.

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BJP asks NRC coordinator to make public re-check process

BJP on Friday demanded that coordinator Prateek Hajela of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) should make public the process of re-verification of 27% names in the draft, including what percentage of error was found.

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Opposition walks out after Speaker turns down flood discussion

Opposition MLAs walked out of the Assam Assembly on Friday after the speaker rejected an adjournment notice seeking discussion on the flood situation in the state.

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Peak period of Japanese Encephalitis over: Health department

Assam state health department finally breathes a sigh of relief as Japanese Encephalitis cases reported on a daily basis has gone down considerably in the last couple of days.

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Three cops held for looting Rs 20 lakh from woman

In a major embarrassment for Assam police, three policemen were arrested on charges of looting on Friday.The arrested cops were identified as sub-inspectors Jon Pathari, Pranjal Bora and homeguard Bipul Hazarika.

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Kaziranga accessible as flood waters recede

Casualty count in the flood-hit Kaziranga National Park has increased to 215 after seven more animal carcasses were recovered on Friday.

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Assam flood situation improves but rivers flow above danger mark

Although flood-situation in Assam showed improvement, 5 more bodies were recovered from across different districts on Friday. This took the final toll to 81.

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Councillors demand probe into missing ‘housing for all’ funds

IMPHAL | Jul 26 Councillors of ward numbers I, II, II, IV and VIII of Wangoi Municipal Council (WMC) have demanded the government to probe into the missing housing for all (urban) funds meant for beneficiaries of WMC and find out exactly where the fund......

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Police foils surrenderees’ hunger strike

IMPHAL | Jul 26 All Manipur Hills and Valley Individual Surrender Welfare Association (AMHVISWA) began its hunger strike at Keishampat Leimajam leikai community hall over the alleged failure of the state government to materialise the decision taken by ......

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Director of Health Services conducts surprise investigation visits

THOUBAL| Jul 26 A team led by director of Health Services, government of Manipur, Dr. K. Rajo and designated officer of Medical directorate, T. Brojendro conducted a surprise visit to supervise whether the CMO office, Thoubal along with other water pac......

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KSO, TKL extend support to bandh

IMPHAL | Jul 26 Kuki Students’ Organisation-general headquarters (KSO) has expressed its support for the 48- hour bandh called by the All Tribal Students’ Union Manipur (ATSUM) with effect from the midnight of July 28 as the first phase of agitation ag......

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RIMS to offer DM super specialty course in Nephroloy

IMPHAL | Jul 26 The ministry of Health and Family Welfare has given approval to start Doctoratus Medicinous (DM) super specialty course in Nephrology at Regional Institute of Medical science. Briefing media at RIMS today, director of RIMS, A. Santa ......

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UDID project launched

BISHNUPUR| Jul 26 The chief medical officer of Bishnupur district T. Manihar Tongbram launched the Unique Disabilities Identity Card (UDID) today for Bishnupur district in the presence of deputy director (Disabilities) Th. Dilipkumar, child welfare off......

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United Naga Council takes several resolutions

SENAPATI | Jul 26 The ‘Council Assembly’ of the United Naga Council (UNC) discussed with “all seriousness” and reiterated its previous decision to roll back the 7 districts created by the Manipur Government on December 8, 2016. This was one of the many......

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Disaster management camp held at Arapti village

IMPHAL | Jul 26 To create awareness on disaster management, a one-day awareness programme was held at Arapti Mayai Leikai of Keirao Bitra Circle, Imphal East today. The ‘Awareness Cum Hands-on Training on Social and Emergency Response to Disasters/N......

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Disaster management camp held at Arapti village

IMPHAL | Jul 26 To create awareness on disaster management, a one-day awareness programme was held at Arapti Mayai Leikai of Keirao Bitra Circle, Imphal East today. The ‘Awareness Cum Hands-on Training on Social and Emergency Response to Disasters/N......

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Waylaid deer rescued

THOUBAL| Jul 26 Nongpok Sekmai police today rescued a deer in healthy conditions, and it was later handed to representatives of People for Animals (PFA), Manipur. According to police sources, after receiving a report in the morning today that a wild......

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Patriotic songs competition on Patriots’ day

IMPHAL | Jul 26 Joint Students Coordination Committee (JSCC) will be organising a patriotic song and recitation competition in connection with patriots’ day on August 13 at Imphal College Multipurpose hall. Briefing media at office of All Manipur St......

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UG cadre arrested

IMPHAL| Jul 26 A team of Imphal East district commandos arrested a member of United Revolutionary Front from Checkon Crossing during a frisking and checking operation conducted on July 24, claimed of Police (PRO). The individual arrested has been ident......

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Workshop on GST Orientation held

MOREH| Jul 26 43 Assam Rifles and officials of Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) today conducted a one-day Workshop on GST Orientation for Benefit of Trade and Industry at ICP, Moreh. The workshop was taken part by officials of CGST which includ......

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Woman claiming herself as additional director rearrested

IMPHAL | Jul 26 Anamika, who claimed herself as additional director of ministry of Textile Industry was formally arrested again from the court by Singjamei Police for another FIR case. After completion of police custody, Anamika and her associates T......

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Power shutdown

IMPHAL| Jul 26 Manipur State Power Distribution Power Distribution Company Limited (MSPDCL) has informed to all the consumers of 11KV Canchipur feeder that there will be a planned shutdown from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm of July 27 for line maintenance work. ......

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State Subroto Mukherjee Football Tournament: Nilamani to take Poiroukhongjil in U-17 Girls final today

IMPHAL | Jul 26 Nilamani English School, Imphal West will clash with Poiroukhongjil High School, Imphal in the final of the U-17 Girls in the State Subroto Mukherjee Football Tournament 2019 tomorrow at 8 am at Khuman Lampak Main Stadium. The winner......

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Pamyal Patsoi registers lone win in Sangita Devi Football

IMPHAL | Jul 26 Pamyal Patsoi beat SCK Kodompokpi by a solitary goal in the 26th L.Sangita Devi First Division Football League 2019 played at Artificial Turf, Khuman Lampak. Pamyal got more opportunity in the game but failed to convert them but they......

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Haste for Justice

“Justice delayed is justice denied” has been the war cry of the public ever since the incident of the death of Ningthoujam Babysana Chanu, a standard VII student of Standard Robarth School, who was found hanging in the hostel of the school. With the fam......

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Assam flood: 100 rescue boats deployed, 3,000 evacuated in a day

Most in the Bhawraguri village of Kokrajhar, about 190km from here, had taken a chance and made their way out of the flooded hamlet on banana rafts. It's dangerous, exhausting and barely a guarantee for safety. Nirmali Ray, 60, decided to wait it out. And it helped.

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Two women workers shot at in Cachar garden

Two women tea workers were shot at in Cachar's Rosekandi Tea Estate on Wednesday after the workers clashed with the garden's manager and his security officials.

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This private school in Guwahati takes plastic waste for fees

A young couple from Assam has set up a school with a unique enrolment criterion — students must collect and bring 25 items of plastic waste every week.

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Silchar may soon get new greenfield airport

The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has received a proposal to develop a new greenfield airport in Silchar, Union minister of state in charge of civil aviation, Hardeep Singh Puri, has informed the Lok Sabha.

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Assam braces for worse as Bhutan releases dam water

Excess water released by Bhutan, Assam's northern neighbour, from its Kuricchu dam on Thursday sent the water level soaring in seven flood-hit districts of the state.

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Co-ordination meets of DGP of NE state held

IMPHAL | Jul 25 A co-ordination meeting of Director Generals of Police of the North-Eastern states was held at 1pm today at Sendra, Loktak Lake. DGsP and senior police officers of Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh and S......

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Mega Health camp held in Khoupum

TAMENGLONG| Jul 25 With an aim to provide health facilities to remote corners of the State, a one-day free mega health camp was held at Khangsinlung higher secondary school Khoupum today. The free mega health camp was organised by District Health So......

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Civil body to demand inclusion of Meities

JIRIBAM | Jul 25 The members of the Manipuri Association North East India (MANEI) will leave for Guwahati on July 27 to hand over the memorandum for inclusion of Meitei community as an indigenous community in the list of NRC of Assam. The members wi......

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BJP Sate unit carries out membership drive at Ukhrul

UKHRUL | Jul 25 BJP Manipur Pradesh today carried out its ‘Membership Drive 2019’ for Kamjong and Ukhrul district at Awontang Community Hall, Ukhrul. The programme was attended by Sagathan Mantri, P. Pramananda Meitei, National VP Mahila Morcha, A......

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E. Kavita Chanu bags ‘Women’s Body Building’ title

IMPHAL | Jul 25 Engudam Kavita Chanu bagged ‘Women’s Body Building’ title by winning overall champion in Asia Pacific International Championship 2019 organised by International Natural Body Building Associations at Bangalore on July 20, 2019. Kavita......

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Shooters creates ten new records in IE District Shooting Competition

IMPHAL | Jul 25 Shooter Rohan Thangjam added two more feather to his cap creating two new district records in the 10th Imphal East District Shooting Competition 2019 held at Shooting Range, Khuman Lampak. Imphal East shooter Rohan made his first imp......

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Radhakrishan Foundation records 10-0 goal wins in Girls State Subroto Mukherjee

IMPHAL | Jul 25 Dr.S.Radhakrishan Foundation School, Churchandpur drubbed Bukpi Government High School, Pherzawl by 10-0 goals in the State Subroto Mukherjee Football Tournament 2019 for U-17 Girls played at Khuman Lampak Main Stadium. Radhakrishan......

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SKYC and MPSC records huge wins in Birendra Singh Super Division League

IMPHAL | Jul 25 SKYC Sekmai blanked YWC Langthabal by 3-0 goals in the 20th S.Birendra Singh Memorial Super Division Football League 2019 played at Turf Ground, Khuman Lampak. SKYC team got the early lead through Ng.Beshwajit Singh who came up with ......

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Vilinda and Diana in quarter final of Girls’ doubles in YS All India Sub Junior Ranking tournament

IMPHAL | Jul 25 Vilinda Chanu Huidrom and her partner Diana Devi Leimapokpam of Manipur smashed their way to the quarter final of the Girls Double U-17 category in the Yonex Sunrise All India Sub-Junior Ranking Badminton Tournament 2019 played at Khuma......

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24 hrs bandh cripples normal life in State

‘Let my daughter’s death bring changes to boarding system in State’ IMPHAL | July 24 Twenty four hours bandh imposed by ‘Joint Action Committee against the mysterious killing of Ningthoujam Babysana Chanu’ crippled normal life in the State......

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Gun-wielding man walks into WAD office inquiring about his wife and daughter

IMPHAL| July 24 Amidst the ongoing protests held against the recent gun attack on the daughter of a human rights defender in the State, a man walked into the office of Women Action for Development (WAD) today holding a gun in hand to question the chowk......

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Joykishan seeks to identify student body which is against investigation

IMPHAL | July 24 MLA of Thangmeiband assembly constituency Khumukcham Joykishan urged Kangleipak Communist Party (People’s World Group) to clarify and announce the student body which is in favour of not undertaking the investigation in connection with ......

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KNF cadre and PRO Kuki political talks killed

‘Three serial killings in less than a month’ KANGPOKPI | Jul 24 Another cadre of Kuki political talks was killed this month prompting wide condemnations from various quarters at such wanton serial killings culminating in unrest within the communit......

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Director general of SAT released on bail

IMPHAL | July 24 Special Judge (PC Act), Imphal West released director general of State Academy of Training, Takyelpat, T. Pamei gave bail on medical grounds after furnishing an amount of Rs. one lakh with one Manipur government surety of the amount wi......

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Radheshyam urges stakeholders for suggestions, inputs in Draft NEP, 2019

IMPHAL | Jul 24 Stressing on the need to bring about a more efficient education system in Manipur, Education minister, Th. Radheshyam urged the stakeholders including teachers to give state specific suggestions and inputs on Draft National Education Po......

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UG cadre arrested

IMPHAL| Jul 24 A team of Thoubal District Commandos arrested an active member of KCP during a house search operation conducted at Thiyam Konjil Sabal Ching Leikai on July 24, claimed a release from Police (PRO). The arrested individual has been ide......

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48 hrs total bandh ends peacefully, warn to intensify

TAMENGLONG| Jul 24 The 48 hours total bandh imposed along NH 137 and 37 (Tamenglong- Imphal and Imphal-Jiribam roads), office picketing and all national projects taking place in two districts of Noney and Tamenglong ended peacefully. The 48 hours to......

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Woman impersonating addl director caught with associate

IMPHAL | July 24 A woman claiming to be the additional director of ministry of Textiles Industry, Government of India (GOI), along with her associate, who had cheated the public in tune worth crores of rupees, have been sent to three-day police custody......

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Flood effect: Trains delayed, cancelled

As rail connectivity between Jorai and Kamakhyaguri stations in north Bengal remains disrupted, as many as 13 trains, including several long distance ones, were delayed on Wednesday.

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HRD minister lauds rapid growth of IIT-Guwahati

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Bridge washed away, NRC official stranded

Pankaj Barman, who is engaged in the NRC update exercise, was stranded on Tuesday evening as the lone wooden bridge connecting Bidyapur, his workplace in Bongaigaon, with Basugaon in Chirang was washed away.

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Heavy rain worsens floods in Assam, six more die

Heavy rain has aggravated the flood situation in Assam where six more people have died in the last 24 hours. The death toll now stands at 75. The fresh casualties have been been reported from Nalbari (1), Barpeta (1), Dhubri (1), Morigaon (3) and Golaghat (1).

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Mizoram BJP sets up missionary cell to shed 'Hindutva' tag

Seeking to shake off the image of a "pro-Hindu party", BJP on Wednesday set up a missionary cell in Christian-majority Mizoram, the only state in the Northeast where it is not part of the government.

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24-hour Manipur bandh today against death of school student

A Joint Action Committee (JAC), set up in protest against inaction over the death of a school girl, on Tuesday called a 24-hour state-wide bandh from Wednesday morning.

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BJP ally IPFT wants its own gallery in Tripura assembly

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Hygiene a priority to prevent diseases after floods: ASCPCR

Hygiene and health of the flood-affected children worried the Assam State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (ASCPCR) as a team of the child rights body started visiting the relief camps in the state on Tuesday.

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Four more die of JE , disease spread alarms health officials

Japanese Encephalitis (JE) continues to claim lives in Assam, with four more deaths reported on Tuesday.

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No Rohingya in draft NRC: Prateek Hajela

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Assam: Floods turn grave after heavy rain, two more die

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CMHT cards distributed to working journalists

Chinglensana appointed as ASI in police department IMPHAL | Jul 22 Chief minister, N. Biren Singh distributed Chief Minister-gi Hakshelgi Tengbang (CMHT) cards to working journalists of the State for the first phase at Manipur Press Club, Majorkhul,......

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Children, young women are being systematically targeted: UNMM

IMPHAL | Jul 22 United NGO’s Mission Manipur (UNMM) has raised suspicions that children and young women are being targeted in a systematic way by a group of people from security forces operating under Armed Forces Special Power Act (AFSPA). Speaking......

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Fill up vacant posts, revise pay scale: aided school employees

IMPHAL | Jul 22 Decrying the alleged government apathy towards government aided school teachers and employees, All Manipur Government Aided School Employees Co-ordinating Committee (AMGASECOC) demanded the government to fill up vacant posts and revise ......

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ZEO Kangpokpi extents aid to bereaved family

KANGPOKPI | Jul 22 Employees and staffs of Zonal Education Office Kangpokpi came together to aid the bereaved family of one of its Grade-IV deceased employee who had passed away. In a simple and solemn condolence service held in honour of late Vumja......

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Teachers at Kangpokpi join mass casual leave

KANGPOKPI | Jul 22 All teachers working under the Education(s) within Kangpokpi district under the aegis of Kangpokpi District Teachers’ Association (KDTA) extended full support and endorsement to Council of Teachers’ Association (COTA) and taken part......

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8th annual regional principals’ conference of KV Sangathan, Tinsukia region begins

IMPHAL | Jul 22 The 8th Annual Regional Principals’ Conference of Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, Tinsukia Region began at Classic Grande, Chingmeirong, Imphal, today. The Conference will be held for 3-days i.e., from 22-24 July, 2019. There are 1,290......

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Education minister opens east zone Sainik school sports & cultural festival championship

IMPHAL | Jul 22 The East Zone Sainik School Sports & Cultural Festival Championship, 2019-20 was declared opened today by Education Minister Shri Thokchom Radheshyam. The championship will be held for five days at the Sainik School, Imphal. Speaking......

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AR commemorates Kargil Vijay Diwas

IMPHAL| Jul 22 On July 22, AR organised various events at various locations of the State to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Kargil War (Operation Vijay), said a release from IGAR (South). Mantripukhri Battalion of 9 Sector Assam Rifles organised......

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Muhurat programme of ‘Meera Lamba’ held

THOUBAL| Jul 22 The Muhurat (Blessing ceremony for commencement of Film Shooting) programme for the Manipuri feature film ‘Meera Lamba’ was held today at Kshetri Sanglen, Thoubal. It is the first film being produced by SSI Film Production. The event......

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Awareness programme on Educational Necessity amongst Minorities held

THOUBAL| Jul 22 A One-Day Awareness programme on “Educational Necessity among the Minorities Community" was held on July 21, organised by Integrated Development Organisation (IDO), Lilong and under the sponsorship of Manipur State Minorities Commission......

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Sample collection center for dengue, JE tests inaugurated

CHURACHANDPUR| Jul 22 A Sample Collection Center for rapid Dengue and Japanese Encephalitis (JE) tests was inaugurated today at the office complex of CMO, Churachandpur. The project was undertaken by Integrated Disease Surveillance Department (IDSP)......

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Public awareness camp on diabetes held

THOUBAL| Jul 22 A one-day public Awareness programme on Diabetes and Prevention activities was held today at the community hall of Wangjing Tekcham Leikai, Thoubal district. The programme was organised by Rural Development Society (RDS), Wangjing under......

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CVOs to go ahead with 48-hours total bandh

TAMENGLONG| Jul 22 CVOs of Tamenglong district have decided to carry on the proposed 48-hour total bandh of Noney and Tamenglong districts to be enforced from the July 22 following the failure of the district administration of Tamenglong to meet the de......

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Huge quantity of IMFL and DIC liquor seized

CHURACHANDPUR| Jul 22 Churachandpur Police seized huge quantity of Indian Made Foreign Liquors (IMFL) and huge quality of Distilled Indigenous Country (DIC) liquor in the evening today. The seized illicit liquor included 15 half bottles and 105 quar......

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Public meeting organised

JIRIBAM| Jul 22 A public meeting was held today at the guest house of Jiribam District Police in regard to the lack of infrastructures and development in the district. The programme was organised by former general secretary (Admin), BJP- Manipur, K ......

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Classes continue with black badges

JIRIBAM| Jul 22 Joint Teachers’ Forum (JTF) has decided to continue normal classes with black badges till July 27 following assurances from the Education minister of the State that the pay anomaly of different categories of teachers will be rectified w......

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Monsang CVOs express condolences

THOUBAL| Jul 22 Sirti Upa Ruh or Monsang Tribe Union (MTU), Monsang Chief Association (MCA), Monsang Women Union and Monsang Student’s Union have expressed their condolences over the demise of former chief and chairman of Monsang Pantha village, Sh Kot......

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Imphal East Shooting get underway, 50 meter shooting range cry for attention

IMPHAL | Jul 22 Sixty one shooters are vying for the top shot in the 10th Imphal East District Shooting Competition 2019 which got underway at Shooting Range, Khuman Lampak. The competition which is being participated by 24 girls and 37 boys was for......

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Work as worship

The resignation by the Vice Chancellor of India’s path breaking, new age, Ashoka University, Pratap Bhanu Mehta, recently comes as a surprise. But what is even more curious from the point of view of the state of academics in Manipur is the reason for his ......

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KIYC posts win over PYA in Imphal East Super Division League

IMPHAL | Jul 22 KIYC Iril Mapal beat PYA Kairang by a solitary goal in Maharajkumar Ghanendrajit Memorial Super Division Football League Tournament 2019-20 played at NESU Ground, Porompat. Md.Sabir Ali proved to be the match winner of the day as he ......

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Assam flood: Death toll reaches 69

Flood death toll increased to 69 after two more deaths were reported in Morigaon and Golaghat district on Tuesday as resumption of heavy rainfall in last 24 hours has re-inundated several areas of six districts and pushed up the population in relief camps by over 7000 from 96,000 since Monday.

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67 persons, 187 animals dead in Assam floods

The human toll in Assam floods rose to 67 on Monday, while Forest Department officials said that a total of 187 animals including 15 one horned rhinos, an elephant and over 100 deer have died.

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IIT-Guwahati plans to set up extension centres in North East states

New Delhi, Jul 22 () The IIT-Guwahati is planning to set up extension centres in northeastern states and run programmes to bring Class 12 students from state-run schools for exposure visits at its campus.

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Assam: Ban on mining comes as respite for animals escaping flooded Kaziranga

Assam government’s ban on mining in Karbi Anglong following Supreme Court’s order has come as a big respite to scores of animals escaping the flooded Kaziranga National Park (KNP) in search of highlands.

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Japanese Encephalitis claims 3 more lives, toll now 107

Japanese Encephalitis (JE) claimed three more lives in Assam on Sunday, with the death toll rising to 107 in the state.The three deaths were reported from Bongaigaon and Goalpara districts in lower Assam.

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After floods, northeast now sizzles in oppressive heat

In one week, the northeast has witnessed extremes of weather conditions that have ravaged the region and left thousands homeless. Even as the flood waters, which left over 60 dead in Assam, are receding at many places, the region has been reeling with unbearable heat for the last couple of days.

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21 carcasses found, half of Kaziranga still under water

As the flood situation gets better by the day, more animal carcasses are being found at the Kaziranga National Park (KNP). On Sunday, as half of the national park still battled flood waters, 21 animal carcasses were retrieved taking the toll to 162. The flood level, however, has gone down to 150 cm, Kaziranga, officials said. Of the 21 bodies found, 14 were hog deer, three sambar deer, three wild boars and one wild buffalo.

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Missing child recovered lifeless from Imphal River

IMPHAL | Jul 21 The body of 7 year old Gaiguiliu Panmei, who was missing since yesterday and feared to have died after being swept away by Imphal River, was fished out today afternoon around 2 from the river. Guigailiu and her friend Oshin Dangmei d......

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Victims of 2017 floods yet to receive compensations

THOUBAL| Jul 21 Locals have expressed disappointment at the State government over the non-distribution of relief funds for those affected by the floods of July 14, 2017. The flood took place after around 100 feet of Imphal River bank was breached at th......

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Power shutdown

IMPHAL| Jul 21 Manipur State Power Distribution Company Limited (MSPDCL) has informed all consumers of 11KV Kakwa feeder that there will be a planned shutdown from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm of July 22 for shifting of HT line and Jungle cutting at Kakwa Selun......

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Awareness programme on traditional dresses held

IMPHAL | Jul 21 While noting the changes in the culture and traditions of Manipur, Arts and culture minister, L. Jayentakumar today raised queries to the public on the status of traditional dresses such as Moirang Phijan Phee and Muga Phee in the State......

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Teachers hold protests against pay structure

IMPHAL | July 21 Joint Teachers Forum of primary teachers, graduate teachers and lecturers staged a sit in protest against pay structure of 7th Pay Commission at community hall of Keishampat Leimajam Leikai today. Briefing media persons during the p......

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Organisation demands extension of Gratuitous Relief for flood affected

TURA | Jul 21 With flood waters receding extremely slowly in the plain belt of West and South West Garo Hills, the Anti Corruption and Human Development Organization (ACHDO) has urged an extension to the Gratuitous Relief (GR) being provided to the vic......

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AIPPC holds 1st Annual Conference

JIRIBAM| Jul 21 Assam Indigenous People Protection Committee (AIPPC) held its 1st Annual Conference today at its Central Committee office located at Rongpur Part-II, Silchar. The programme was attended by president of AIPPC, Monmohan Barman and Loke......

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Sit in protest held against gun attack

IMPHAL | Jul 21 Various organisations of the State today held sit in protests at different places against the recent gun attack on a member of human rights defenders on July 4. Protests were being held at different places since July 7 after the inci......

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AR organises various social service programmes

IMPHAL | Jul 21 Assam Rifles posted in the state under the aegis of IGAR (South) conducted various social service programmes across the state today. A release by the PRO of IGAR (South) said that Chandel Battalion of 26 Sector Assam Rifles distribut......

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Armies lend helping hand to flood affected areas of Assam

IMPHAL | Jul 21 Standing true to its ethos, Indian Army integrated with its medical and veterinary components along with State Health and Veterinary Services organised three medical camps and two veterinary camps in the flood affected areas of Lower......

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Menjor Mangang joins BJP

THOUBAL| Jul 21 Chairman of MMRC and Unity Park, Khundrakpam Menjor Mangang has officially joined the BJP. During a public launch-drive jointly organised by BJP-Manipur Pradesh and BJP-Khangabok Mandal at the community hall of MMRC unity park, Menjo......

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Tree saplings planted

IMPHAL| Jul 21 A tree sapling plantation programme was held today at Awa ching, Robinhood Ningshing Khubam and Nongmaijing Ching as part of the 8th Mission Green Manipur Campaign jointly organised by Manipuri Updates and Unlimited Walking Club. One ......

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Advocacy programme on Child Drug Abuse held

THOUBAL| Jul 21 A one-day advocacy crime on the topic ‘Drug abuse among Children and Roles of Parents in preventing drug abuse’ was held today at the community hall of Kekru Laimang, Yairipok. The programme was organised by Rural Voluntary Services ......

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Meritorious students felicitated

THOUBAL| Jul 21 A welcome ceremony cum felicitation programme was held today for students of Phouden Maning Leikai; organised by Ever Living Youth Sporting Agency (ELYSA), Phouden Maning Leikai. The programme held at the grounds of ELYSA was attende......

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IE police conducts cleanliness drive

IMPHAL | Jul 21 For the upcoming 73rd Independence Day celebration, Imphal East police conducted cleanliness drive today. The cleanliness drive was conducted along Porompat DC road by the Porompat police team. Speaking to media, officer-in-charge o......

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MPSC drubs YWC by 3-1 goals in Birendra Super Division

IMPHAL | Jul 21 Manipur Police Sports Club beat YWC Langthabal by 3-1 goals in the 20th S.Birendra Singh Memorial Super Division Football League Tournament 2019 played at Turf Ground, Khuman Lampak. With young blood donning the black uniform, the Ma......

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Manipur ISL Player, Manipur XI plays exhibition to raise funds for AKWDFP

KANGPOKPI | Jul 21 In a land like Manipur where playing soccer is synonymous with its people, it is football which connects people irrespective of colour or tribes and this was witnessed on Friday, the 19th of July 2019 when football fans across the st......

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Brikson proceeds to second round of YS Ranking Tournament in Imphal

IMPHAL | Jul 21 Brikson Singh Longjam smashed his way to the second round in the Yonex Sunrise All India Sub-Junior(U-15 & U-17) Ranking Tournament 2019 at Imphal. Brikson competing in the U-15 Boys Single category of the meet was pitied against Sid......

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UPAA roars with 2 goals victory over SAK in Ghanendrajit Super Division

IMPHAL | Jul 21 UPAA Kiyamgei posted a convincing 2-0 goals victory over SAK Yumnam Khunou in the opening match of the Maharajkumar Ghanendrajit Memorial Super Division Football League Tournament 2019-20 played at NESU Ground, Porompat. It was a let......

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History’s pitfalls

If history was merely about records, probably there would not have been such a fuss about it. But the fact is, it is not, and rightly so too, for records, indispensable though they may be, are not in themselves complete stories and they have first to be g......

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Effect of carrying heavy School bags

By Sanjenbam Jugeshwor Singh Doctors say, carrying heavy school bags cause neck and back pain, shoulder strain and fatigue amongst other. Because when they carry a heavy bag what they do is they tend to bend down too much and they look little short, ot......

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Two more one-horned rhinos die in Kaziranga

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