Day: July 28, 2012

Fighting for much more than just a medal – Irish Independent

The HinduFighting for much more than just a medalIrish IndependentYet Manipur had one sports star who caught Mary Kom's attention. Boxer Dingko Singh won a gold medal at the 1998 Asian Games and Kom, who had ambitions to be an athlete, decided, aft…


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Fighting for much more than just a medal
Irish Independent
Yet Manipur had one sports star who caught Mary Kom's attention. Boxer Dingko Singh won a gold medal at the 1998 Asian Games and Kom, who had ambitions to be an athlete, decided, after a suggestion from a teacher that her feistiness would transfer well …
Olympic profile: MC Mary KomGlobalPost
Knocking out life's uncertaintiesSportstar

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CM inspects Khuman Lampak

Mail News Service Imphal, July 28: Chief Minister Shri O. Ibobi Singh today visited Khuman Lampak Sports Complex, Imphal in connection with its upgradation under 13th Finance Commission Award 2010-2015. The Chief Minister visited indoor stadium, shooting range, boxing arena, NSA football ground, hockey stadium, archery pavilion, indoor weightlifting hall, fencing, wushu, sepak takraw cricket […]

Mail News Service
Imphal, July 28: Chief Minister Shri O. Ibobi Singh today visited Khuman Lampak Sports Complex, Imphal in connection with its upgradation under 13th Finance Commission Award 2010-2015.
The Chief Minister visited indoor stadium, shooting range, boxing arena, NSA football ground, hockey stadium, archery pavilion, indoor weightlifting hall, fencing, wushu, sepak takraw cricket ground, main stadium, rowing canal, swimming pool etc and saw for himself the infrastructures and sports facilities of the different disciplines. The Chief Minister was seen to ponder on some of the sad state of available sports infrastructures. He also inquired of the players and got a first-hand report of the situation.
After his threadbare inspection, the Chief Minister had a discussion with coaches and concerned officials in the conference hall of MOA Bhavan. He stated that an amount of Rs 100 crores has been sanctioned under 13th Finance Commission Award 2010 -2015 for upgradation of Khuman Lampak Sports Complex. A sub-committee will be formed to expedite the project and the upgradation work will be taken up soon priority-wise, he added.
The Chief Minister was accompanied by MOA President Shri Bijoy Koijam, MLA Shri Prithiviraj, State Information Commisioner Shri Ch. Birendra Singh, Commissioner (A&C) Shri R.K. Nimai, Director (YAS) Shri H. Deleep Singh and other concerned officials during the inspection.

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UA Shimray Memorial Lecture

The issues of identity politics in Manipur and attempt to craft the future of its fractured fraternity’ have implications for issues that confront India’s North East and beyond Source The Sangai Express

The issues of identity politics in Manipur and attempt to craft the future of its fractured fraternity’ have implications for issues that confront India’s North East and beyond Source The Sangai Express

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CPNRM against public hearing submits memo to PM

In the wake of the public hearing notice issued by the Manipur Pollution Control Board MPCB for petroleum explorations in Manipur, the Committee on the Protection of Natural Resources in Manipur has submitted a memorandum to the Prime Minister regist…

In the wake of the public hearing notice issued by the Manipur Pollution Control Board MPCB for petroleum explorations in Manipur, the Committee on the Protection of Natural Resources in Manipur has submitted a memorandum to the Prime Minister registering strong objection to the move Source The Sangai Express

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Assam Rifles salutes three AR jawan martyrs

To mark the 8th anniversary of martyrdom of three AR jawans, a wreath laying ceremony was conducted by 23 Assam Rifles of 10 Sector at the Gorkha Mor War Memorial, Thong Ananbi near Litan today Source The Sangai Express

To mark the 8th anniversary of martyrdom of three AR jawans, a wreath laying ceremony was conducted by 23 Assam Rifles of 10 Sector at the Gorkha Mor War Memorial, Thong Ananbi near Litan today Source The Sangai Express

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Bodies differ on rape ‘coaccused’

Claiming that its president Oinam Ibomcha was not involved in the rape of one Tombileima, Lamthabung Area Voluntary Association, Phaugakchao Ikhai has warned that it will launch different forms of agitation with the help of local people if Ibomcha is n…

Claiming that its president Oinam Ibomcha was not involved in the rape of one Tombileima, Lamthabung Area Voluntary Association, Phaugakchao Ikhai has warned that it will launch different forms of agitation with the help of local people if Ibomcha is not released within July 31 Source The Sangai Express

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Turmeric farm gets top rating

Society General Surveillance SGS India Pvt Ltd has issued the First Conversion Scope Certificate to a turmeric farm located at Tiger Camp of Imphal East Source The Sangai Express

Society General Surveillance SGS India Pvt Ltd has issued the First Conversion Scope Certificate to a turmeric farm located at Tiger Camp of Imphal East Source The Sangai Express

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Veterinary and Animal Husbandry launches animal diseases reporting system

Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Services, Manipur today launched the National Animal Disease Reporting System NADRS Source The Sangai Express

Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Services, Manipur today launched the National Animal Disease Reporting System NADRS Source The Sangai Express

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UNC, NWU object oil exploration in State

The United Naga Council UNC has asserted that the alleged surreptitious activities of the Government of India and the Government of Manipur in licensing a multinational company for oil exploration in Tamenglong, Churachandpur and Jiribam sub division…

The United Naga Council UNC has asserted that the alleged surreptitious activities of the Government of India and the Government of Manipur in licensing a multinational company for oil exploration in Tamenglong, Churachandpur and Jiribam sub division without the free, prior and informed consent of the people is highly objectionable Source The Sangai Express

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Farmers glee as fields get project water

After prolonged anxiety and gloom due to erratic rainfall in the peak cultivation period, farmers in Bishnupur district finally had a reason to smile as the Loktak Lift Irrigation LI project released water to paddy fields covered by assembly constitu…

After prolonged anxiety and gloom due to erratic rainfall in the peak cultivation period, farmers in Bishnupur district finally had a reason to smile as the Loktak Lift Irrigation LI project released water to paddy fields covered by assembly constituencies of Oinam, Bishnupur Source The Sangai Express

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Extortionist on NH 2 arrested

One individual who was trying to extort money from vehicles plying on NH 2 has been apprehended by a Quick Reaction Team of Kangpokpi police station at about 6 Source The Sangai Express

One individual who was trying to extort money from vehicles plying on NH 2 has been apprehended by a Quick Reaction Team of Kangpokpi police station at about 6 Source The Sangai Express

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SFs arrest three UG activists

A combined team of Imphal East commandos and troops of 30 AR arrested one KCP cadre identified as Md Mujibur Rahman alias Babul 25 s o Md Sanayaima of Kshetri Bengoon from Khurai Heikrumakhong near waiting shed on July 16 Source The Sangai Express

A combined team of Imphal East commandos and troops of 30 AR arrested one KCP cadre identified as Md Mujibur Rahman alias Babul 25 s o Md Sanayaima of Kshetri Bengoon from Khurai Heikrumakhong near waiting shed on July 16 Source The Sangai Express

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Failed attempt to bring back 23 children from Ernakulum

Officials of the State Social Welfare Department who went to Ernakulum to bring back 23 children of the State returned empty handed as the Chief Welfare Committee CWC , Ernakulum refused to hand over the children Source The Sangai Express

Officials of the State Social Welfare Department who went to Ernakulum to bring back 23 children of the State returned empty handed as the Chief Welfare Committee CWC , Ernakulum refused to hand over the children Source The Sangai Express

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Knee replacement surgery done in Shija Hospital

For the first time in the medical history of North East India, a knee replacement surgery programme was conducted successfully in Shija Hospital where both the knees of a patient were replaced in the same sitting by Dr Vikash Kapoor from Kolkata Sour…

For the first time in the medical history of North East India, a knee replacement surgery programme was conducted successfully in Shija Hospital where both the knees of a patient were replaced in the same sitting by Dr Vikash Kapoor from Kolkata Source Hueiyen News Service

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Pradhan charged with misappropriating fund Wangoo farmers demand declaration of drought

Pradhan of Wangoo Gram Panchayat Moirangmayum Brojen has allegedly siphoned off more than Rs 3 lakh meant for various development projects to be taken up in three wards under the Gram Panchayat Source Hueiyen News Service

Pradhan of Wangoo Gram Panchayat Moirangmayum Brojen has allegedly siphoned off more than Rs 3 lakh meant for various development projects to be taken up in three wards under the Gram Panchayat Source Hueiyen News Service

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NWUM objects to public hearing

Naga Women’s Union, Manipur NWUM has expressed strong objection to the proposed public hearings to be conducted by Manipur Pollution Control Board in connection with the draft EIA on exploratory drilling and allied activities at Jiribam on July 30, a…

Naga Women’s Union, Manipur NWUM has expressed strong objection to the proposed public hearings to be conducted by Manipur Pollution Control Board in connection with the draft EIA on exploratory drilling and allied activities at Jiribam on July 30, at Purbung on August 8 and at Nungba on August 17 Source Hueiyen News Service

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TamenglongTousem road lies in neglect for 30 yrs

For the last three decades Public Works Department PWD of Government of Manipur has failed to maintain 95 km long road from Tamenglong Tousem via Haflong, Assam, Chairman of Development Committee, Tousem Block 52 Tamei A C Dikham Gonmei has alleged …

For the last three decades Public Works Department PWD of Government of Manipur has failed to maintain 95 km long road from Tamenglong Tousem via Haflong, Assam, Chairman of Development Committee, Tousem Block 52 Tamei A C Dikham Gonmei has alleged Source Hueiyen News Service Universal News Agency

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Assault on hawker, Home Minister assures action

Home Minister Gaikhangam has assured that stern actions would be taken up against any Police personnel who were involved in assaulting and robbing of a newspaper distributor on Thurday night at Kiyamgei Pal Ahalbi Source Hueiyen News Service

Home Minister Gaikhangam has assured that stern actions would be taken up against any Police personnel who were involved in assaulting and robbing of a newspaper distributor on Thurday night at Kiyamgei Pal Ahalbi Source Hueiyen News Service

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UNC lends support to ‘no oil exploration’ call

Endorsing the decision to oppose petroleum extraction as adopted during a day long convention held on July 16 last at Manipur Press Club here , United Naga Council UNC has assured the support and solidarity to the Committee on Protection of Natural R…

Endorsing the decision to oppose petroleum extraction as adopted during a day long convention held on July 16 last at Manipur Press Club here , United Naga Council UNC has assured the support and solidarity to the Committee on Protection of Natural Resources ‘in the noble mission’ Source Hueiyen News Service

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