Folk Dance festival kicks off at Ccpur

The three days folk dance and music festival organise by department of Arts and Culture GoM and North East Zone Cultural centre Dimapur began here today with artists from across the region showcasing the dance and musical wealth of North east India S…

The three days folk dance and music festival organise by department of Arts and Culture GoM and North East Zone Cultural centre Dimapur began here today with artists from across the region showcasing the dance and musical wealth of North east India Source The Sangai Express S Singlianmang Guite

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Jiri cops crack down on hoarders

Even as panic stricken people in some parts of the State formed long queues at grocery shops in their efforts to buy Salt at exorbitant prices, police have, in a crackdown on hoarders, pulled up traders for selling salt at abnormal rate in Jiribam toda…

Even as panic stricken people in some parts of the State formed long queues at grocery shops in their efforts to buy Salt at exorbitant prices, police have, in a crackdown on hoarders, pulled up traders for selling salt at abnormal rate in Jiribam today Source The Sangai Express

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UKLF appeals all to join and support peace meet

A day after the KNO advised Kukis against attending an alleged concocted reconciliation meet slated to be held on Nov 16, the United Kuki Liberation Front UKLF today appealed all and sundry to support and join the peace and reconciliation programme w…

A day after the KNO advised Kukis against attending an alleged concocted reconciliation meet slated to be held on Nov 16, the United Kuki Liberation Front UKLF today appealed all and sundry to support and join the peace and reconciliation programme without any doubt and hesitation saying We must forgive and forget the past so that peace and development visited us again Source The Sangai Express

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FREINDS renews ILP pledge

Renewed pledge to sustain the ongoing campaign for re introduction of inner line permit system in the State and felicitation of local cobblers and hairdressers marked the 8th foundation anniversary celebration of ILP campaigner Federation of Indigenous…

Renewed pledge to sustain the ongoing campaign for re introduction of inner line permit system in the State and felicitation of local cobblers and hairdressers marked the 8th foundation anniversary celebration of ILP campaigner Federation of Indigenous Societies FREINDS held today at Manipur Press Club Source The Sangai Express

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Women bodies set for salt drive

In the backdrop of panic buying of salt following rumours about its shortage in the main market places, activists of Protection and Preservation Committee Manipur PPCM , a conglomerate of different women organisations would be launching drive in the c…

In the backdrop of panic buying of salt following rumours about its shortage in the main market places, activists of Protection and Preservation Committee Manipur PPCM , a conglomerate of different women organisations would be launching drive in the capital city’s markets as well as district headquarters from tomorrow onward Source The Sangai Express

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ZYF urges ATSUM T to call off agitation

Appealing to the ATSUM T leadership to call off its ongoing agitation as it lacks supports from even their colleagues, the Zeliangrong Youth Front AMN has said it would be compelled to react to the agitation by not allowing further continuation of …

Appealing to the ATSUM T leadership to call off its ongoing agitation as it lacks supports from even their colleagues, the Zeliangrong Youth Front AMN has said it would be compelled to react to the agitation by not allowing further continuation of ban or bandh in Zeliangrong areas if ATSUM T leadership fails to reciprocate the appeal in the larger interest of the tribal people Source The Sangai Express

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Salt scarcity ‘rumour’ hits Kangpokpi

Thousand of people in and around Kangpokpi this morning thronged some of the leading shops stores at Kangpokpi bazar to buy salt on the false belief that there is scarcity of Salt in the State Source The Sangai Express

Thousand of people in and around Kangpokpi this morning thronged some of the leading shops stores at Kangpokpi bazar to buy salt on the false belief that there is scarcity of Salt in the State Source The Sangai Express

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To create positive first impression Tulihal airport inspected

A team of officials led by Ministry of Home Affairs, Foreign Division Joint Secretary V Vumlunmang and Chief Secretary PC Lawnkunga today visited Tulihal Airport and conducted a direct assessment of the preparations being made there for the maiden land…

A team of officials led by Ministry of Home Affairs, Foreign Division Joint Secretary V Vumlunmang and Chief Secretary PC Lawnkunga today visited Tulihal Airport and conducted a direct assessment of the preparations being made there for the maiden landing of international flight on November 21 Source The Sangai Express

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Salt distributed

Frenzied public today swarmed up shops at Moreh town in their efforts to purchase salt as rumour about shortfall in salt supply hit them Source The Sangai Express

Frenzied public today swarmed up shops at Moreh town in their efforts to purchase salt as rumour about shortfall in salt supply hit them Source The Sangai Express

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Ragailong murder case Fence mended between neighbours JAC demands trial within one month

Main taining that all the accused involved in the killing of Wahengbam Ton Luwang Thembung have been identified, the JAC constituted against the same killing has urged authorities concerned to conduct trial and punish the culprits within one month …

Main taining that all the accused involved in the killing of Wahengbam Ton Luwang Thembung have been identified, the JAC constituted against the same killing has urged authorities concerned to conduct trial and punish the culprits within one month Source The Sangai Express

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Narrow escape

A middle aged woman and her grand daughter had a miraculous escape when a power cable snapped and fell on top of them at Kongba Ucheckon area today morning Source The Sangai Express

A middle aged woman and her grand daughter had a miraculous escape when a power cable snapped and fell on top of them at Kongba Ucheckon area today morning Source The Sangai Express

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Neiphiu Rio condemns Manisana’s killing

The Chief Minister of Nagaland and the convenor of the North East Regional Parties Front NERPF , Neiphiu Rio, condemns the violent killing of Haobijam Manisana Singh, the vice president of the Manipur People’s Party MPP Source The Sangai Express…

The Chief Minister of Nagaland and the convenor of the North East Regional Parties Front NERPF , Neiphiu Rio, condemns the violent killing of Haobijam Manisana Singh, the vice president of the Manipur People’s Party MPP Source The Sangai Express Newmai News Network

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Panic buying witnessed in CCpur

Rumours about shortage of salt spread in Churchandpur where some people paid as high as Rs 100 for a pack of one kilogram of salt Source The Sangai Express S Singlianmang Guite

Rumours about shortage of salt spread in Churchandpur where some people paid as high as Rs 100 for a pack of one kilogram of salt Source The Sangai Express S Singlianmang Guite

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‘Price of rumour’ pushes salt to Rs 150200 per Kg across the State

Sudden panic buying of common salt seen in different parts of the State today was driven by a fear of scarcity of common salt in the State but the fear was fuelled by rumours, and perhaps common salt traders had a hand in circulating the rumours so tha…

Sudden panic buying of common salt seen in different parts of the State today was driven by a fear of scarcity of common salt in the State but the fear was fuelled by rumours, and perhaps common salt traders had a hand in circulating the rumours so that they can clear their existing stocks, stated CAF PD Minister M Okendro Source The Sangai Express

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Ukhrul denizens queue up for salt

As denizens of Ukhrul woke up Friday morning with the rumour that shortage of salt would hit the North East, panic stricken public formed queues at grocery shops since early morning in their frantic efforts to purchase common salt but only to be greete…

As denizens of Ukhrul woke up Friday morning with the rumour that shortage of salt would hit the North East, panic stricken public formed queues at grocery shops since early morning in their frantic efforts to purchase common salt but only to be greeted with wild amazement of shop owners Source The Sangai Express

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TC condemns

The Trinamool Legislature Party TLP has condemned the assassination of MPP vice president H Manisana in the strongest term Source The Sangai Express

The Trinamool Legislature Party TLP has condemned the assassination of MPP vice president H Manisana in the strongest term Source The Sangai Express

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NWU condemns

Naga Women’s Union NWU vehemently condemned the killings MPP Vice President Haobijam Manisana W Thembung s o Priyachandra of Thangmeiband Leirou Hanjaba Leikai and the encounter at Phalong Bhalok Village on Nov 12 Source The Sangai Express

Naga Women’s Union NWU vehemently condemned the killings MPP Vice President Haobijam Manisana W Thembung s o Priyachandra of Thangmeiband Leirou Hanjaba Leikai and the encounter at Phalong Bhalok Village on Nov 12 Source The Sangai Express

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Arrangement underway for welcoming foreign guests

IMPHAL, November 15: As part of a promotional plan conceived by the tourism department to put Manipur Sangai Festival in the roadmap of world tourism and exhibit the tourism potential of the state, the Government of Manipur have invited various … Continue reading

IMPHAL, November 15: As part of a promotional plan conceived by the tourism department to put Manipur Sangai Festival in the roadmap of world tourism and exhibit the tourism potential of the state, the Government of Manipur have invited various South East Asian countries to attend the festival.

An official source disclosed that in response to the state’s overtures many dignitaries from China, Bangladesh and Myanmar have accepted the invitation to attend the festival and necessary arrangements have been made for accommodation of the guests.

The Chinese delegates will be led by Chen Jiayuan, Vice-Chairmen of the CPPCC Zhejiang committee, China and accompanied by a representative from Chinese Embassy in New Delhi, Chen Junchao, third secretary, political.

Other members of the delegation included Wang Xifa, Deputy Secretary-General of the CPPCC Zhejiang provincial committee; Ye Jianguo, Deputy Director-General of Zhejiang Provincial Tourism Bureau; Yu Xihua, Deputy Director-General Department of Foreign Affair of the People’s Government of Zhejiang Province; Hu Yongguang, Director of the General Office of Zhejaing Provincial People’s Government and Fu Xiaowen an English interpreter of Zhejiang Provincial Foreign Affairs Department.

A 101-member Myanmar delegation from Mandalay and Sagaing regions of Myanmar including three members of Indian Embassy of Myanmar will be attending the festival.

The delegation will be led by Ye Myint, Chief Minister of Mandalay Region Government; Thar Aye, Chief Minister of Sagaing Region Government, and their ministers and MLAs. The two Chief Ministers of Mandalay and Sagaing will stay at Manipur’s Raj Bhawan.

The nine members from Mandalay region comprise of Professor Personnel Security Officer to CM, vice-chairman, External Affairs in charge, Executive, Journalist Showroom in charge Assistance Showroom in Charge.

While the 15 officials from Sagaing Region will include the Regional Medical officer; Regional Manager, Senior Officer Senior Doctor, Professor Head of Department of Monywa University Sagaing among others.

At the same time, exhibitors from both Mandalay and Sagaing, will also include two journalists – editor of Kumudra/modern journal, Mandalay and another from the Voice, Mandalay, Sport and 16 members cultural troupes from Mandalay and Sagaing on and businessman. They will stay at Hotel Imphal said the source.

A five member media team including three members from Sky Net Broadcasting Mandalay, one each from Mandalay Daily, Mandalay and MR TV Broadcasting Mandalay will also join the delegation.

Among the South East Asia teams, the Ambassador of India to Myanmar Gautam Mukhopadhyaya, Sailas Thangal Charge-de-Affiar of India to Myanmar, Dr Madan Sethi Consul General of India to Myanmar they will be staying with the Assam Rifles.   

Meanwhile, the High Commissioner of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh to India Tariq A Karim, also confirmed his participation at the Sangai Festival, said that source adding that he will be undertaking an official visit to Dibrugarh, Assam and Imphal, Manipur from November 22 to 26. During the visit he would attend the North East Business Summit to be held at Dibrugarh, Assam and Manipur Sangai Festival as guest of honour to be organized by Government of Manipur said a source.

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FREINDS celebrates its 8th foundation day

IMPHAL, November 15: The 8th Foundation Day of the Federation of Regional Indigenous Societies, FREINDS was today held at Manipur Press Club, Majorkhul Imphal at 10:30 am. Sapamcha Jadumani, the president of FREINDS mentioned that the FREINDS was established for … Continue reading

IMPHAL, November 15: The 8th Foundation Day of the Federation of Regional Indigenous Societies, FREINDS was today held at Manipur Press Club, Majorkhul Imphal at 10:30 am.

Sapamcha Jadumani, the president of FREINDS mentioned that the FREINDS was established for implementation Inner Line Permit in Manipur in the year 2005.

He also urged

The state Government to put more pressure to New Delhi on the re-introduction of ILP in the state, the president pressed adding that mere implementation of ILP cannot shape the society until and unless the work culture and national spirit have not established in the state.

During the anniversary function, more than 36 mothers who have the most children held under the theme “Big Family is a Happy Family” and 15 indigenous barbers and cobblers were honoured on the occasion.

General Secretary of the Society Joy Chingakham and its legal advisors Mutum Gourahari and Thoudam Manihar were also present during the function and delivered on the need of implementation of ILP in Manipur.

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