Six killed, 69 hurt

IMPHAL, January 4: At least six persons are confirmed killed in today’s quake. Most succumbed to injuries sustained when the structure collapsed and some were crushed on the spot. A woman and her granddaughter were killed when the concrete roofing collapsed. The woman is identified as wife of Bhim Bahadur namely Debumaya Mote, 55, and

IMPHAL, January 4: At least six persons are confirmed killed in today’s quake. Most succumbed to injuries sustained when the structure collapsed and some were crushed on the spot. A woman and her granddaughter were killed when the concrete roofing collapsed. The woman is identified as wife of Bhim Bahadur namely Debumaya Mote, 55, and

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Govt announces Rs 5 lakh ex-gratia for deceased

IMPHAL, January 4: The State government has declared an ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakh each for those who lost their lives in today’s earthquake. The announcement came following an emergency meeting of the State Cabinet convened today around 11 am in connection with the earthquake. Addressing a press meet at his office chamber located at

IMPHAL, January 4: The State government has declared an ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakh each for those who lost their lives in today’s earthquake. The announcement came following an emergency meeting of the State Cabinet convened today around 11 am in connection with the earthquake. Addressing a press meet at his office chamber located at

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State rattled by worst quake in 59 years

IMPHAL, January 4: The public of the State awoke panic stricken from their slumber at around 4.35 am today. An earthquake measuring 6.8 on the Richter’s Scale shook and damaged buildings and other structures leaving six dead and over 69 injured. According to experts, the epicenter of the quake is located around Nagaching area which

IMPHAL, January 4: The public of the State awoke panic stricken from their slumber at around 4.35 am today. An earthquake measuring 6.8 on the Richter’s Scale shook and damaged buildings and other structures leaving six dead and over 69 injured. According to experts, the epicenter of the quake is located around Nagaching area which

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Uneasy calm looms at epicenter Noney

IMPHAL, January 4: Even as Noney area the epicentre of today’s earthquake did not appeared as devastating when compared to Imphal and other parts of the North Eastern states, atleast four people were injured when a Kachcha house collapsed here. The victim have been identified as Meidunlung, 18, son of Kaphundapu; Gailangam, 16, son of

IMPHAL, January 4: Even as Noney area the epicentre of today’s earthquake did not appeared as devastating when compared to Imphal and other parts of the North Eastern states, atleast four people were injured when a Kachcha house collapsed here. The victim have been identified as Meidunlung, 18, son of Kaphundapu; Gailangam, 16, son of

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Elemental fury

Six unnatural deaths on a single day is by all means a tragedy. This despite the desensitisation to violent deaths that insurgency torn places like Manipur has undergone. But the fact is, if at all this is a consolation, the casualty figure could have …

Six unnatural deaths on a single day is by all means a tragedy. This despite the desensitisation to violent deaths that insurgency torn places like Manipur has undergone. But the fact is, if at all this is a consolation, the casualty figure could have been much worse. For one thing an earthquake measuring 6.8 on

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Disaster dept ill-equipped: Dy CM

IMPHAL, January 4: The Deputy CM in a press meet at his quarter failed to explain how the Manipur Government obtained the data on the intensity of the earthquake. He said he had no knowledge of how the 6.8 Richter scale was announced by the state gover…

IMPHAL, January 4: The Deputy CM in a press meet at his quarter failed to explain how the Manipur Government obtained the data on the intensity of the earthquake. He said he had no knowledge of how the 6.8 Richter scale was announced by the state government. He also acknowledged that the State Relief and

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CRUMBLED BEACON

The tremor that shook the region from the deep slumber in the wee hours today morning literally threw up many terrifying facts and laid bare matters for everyone to witness. The earthquake, measuring 6.8 on the Richter scale and having its epicenter 33…

The tremor that shook the region from the deep slumber in the wee hours today morning literally threw up many terrifying facts and laid bare matters for everyone to witness. The earthquake, measuring 6.8 on the Richter scale and having its epicenter 33 kilometers from the state capital lasted a few seconds and caused what

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Northeast India Earthquake Strikes Bnei Menashe Community in Manipur – The Jewish Press

Northeast India Earthquake Strikes Bnei Menashe Community in Manipur
The Jewish Press
“The earthquake struck early in the morning and buildings shook violently,” said Tzvi Khaute, Shavei Israel’s emissary to Manipur and a member of the Bnei Menashe community. “Thank God no one among the Bnei Menashe was injured or killed. There is …

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Northeast India Earthquake Strikes Bnei Menashe Community in Manipur
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“The earthquake struck early in the morning and buildings shook violently,” said Tzvi Khaute, Shavei Israel's emissary to Manipur and a member of the Bnei Menashe community. “Thank God no one among the Bnei Menashe was injured or killed. There is …

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Manipur Earthquake: I opened my eyes and saw ceiling just 1 ft above me, says … – The Indian Express

The Indian ExpressManipur Earthquake: I opened my eyes and saw ceiling just 1 ft above me, says …The Indian ExpressA church that was damaged in the earthquake in Leimakhong, Manipur on Monday. (Source: Express photo by Deepak Shijagurumayum). As the …


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Manipur Earthquake: I opened my eyes and saw ceiling just 1 ft above me, says
The Indian Express
A church that was damaged in the earthquake in Leimakhong, Manipur on Monday. (Source: Express photo by Deepak Shijagurumayum). As the sun set on the small courtyard, the soft sobs started to turn into wails. It was time to take the body of Geeta Rimal

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Powerful earthquake leaves at least 8 dead, 100 injured in India – AccuWeather.com


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Powerful earthquake leaves at least 8 dead, 100 injured in India
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Indian soldiers remove debris from a house that collapsed in an earthquake in Imphal, capital of the northeastern Indian state of Manipur, Monday, Jan. 4, 2016. A 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit India’s remote northeast region before dawn on Monday.
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Quake of 6.7 magnitude with epicentre in Manipur, jolts BangladeshFirstpost
Manipur quake leaves 3 dead in Bangladeshthenortheasttoday.com

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Powerful earthquake leaves at least 8 dead, 100 injured in India
AccuWeather.com
Indian soldiers remove debris from a house that collapsed in an earthquake in Imphal, capital of the northeastern Indian state of Manipur, Monday, Jan. 4, 2016. A 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit India's remote northeast region before dawn on Monday.
Manipur quake rattles countryDhakaTribune
Quake of 6.7 magnitude with epicentre in Manipur, jolts BangladeshFirstpost
Manipur quake leaves 3 dead in Bangladeshthenortheasttoday.com

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Manipur quake: 12 injured in Bengal – The Indian Express


The Indian Express

Manipur quake: 12 injured in Bengal
The Indian Express
The 6.7-magnitude earthquake which hit Manipur and other north-eastern and eastern states early Monday morning left at least 12 people injured in West Bengal, an official said. The quake, with its epicenter in Manipur’s Tamenglong district, occurred at

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Manipur quake: 12 injured in Bengal
The Indian Express
The 6.7-magnitude earthquake which hit Manipur and other north-eastern and eastern states early Monday morning left at least 12 people injured in West Bengal, an official said. The quake, with its epicenter in Manipur's Tamenglong district, occurred at

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‘Our heart is in Manipur but show must go on’ – Times of India

‘Our heart is in Manipur but show must go on’
Times of India
Kolkata: It was a close shave for all the 21 Manipuri dancers who came down to Kolkata from Imphal on Sunday afternoon. For years, they have been part of Priti Patel’s Anjika Society for Manipuri Dance and Movement Therapy but never have they …

'Our heart is in Manipur but show must go on'
Times of India
Kolkata: It was a close shave for all the 21 Manipuri dancers who came down to Kolkata from Imphal on Sunday afternoon. For years, they have been part of Priti Patel's Anjika Society for Manipuri Dance and Movement Therapy but never have they …

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Alcohol Industry and State Income

By Chingakham Dina and Arambam Karamjit   Wine and alcohol is as old as the history of human being. It is dated back to 10,000 BC. It has history that meitei as well as other communities drank alcohol but the adoption of Vaishanavism by meiteis changed their food habit and stopping drinking at least openly

By Chingakham Dina and Arambam Karamjit   Wine and alcohol is as old as the history of human being. It is dated back to 10,000 BC. It has history that meitei as well as other communities drank alcohol but the adoption of Vaishanavism by meiteis changed their food habit and stopping drinking at least openly

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At Leimakhong where 19 years old girl was killed by the earthquake

IMPHAL, Januray 4: At P Moulding Part -1, Leimakhong, a 19 years old Nepali girl named Geeta was killed when the 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit Manipur early Monday morning, January 4 at 4:35 a.m. The natural disaster also has made seven people injured at the same location. Photo Credit: Aribam Munindrajit      

IMPHAL, Januray 4: At P Moulding Part -1, Leimakhong, a 19 years old Nepali girl named Geeta was killed when the 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit Manipur early Monday morning, January 4 at 4:35 a.m. The natural disaster also has made seven people injured at the same location. Photo Credit: Aribam Munindrajit      

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Offices in quake-hit Manipur to remain closed for two days – Economic Times

Offices in quake-hit Manipur to remain closed for two daysEconomic TimesUnion Minister of State for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), Dr. Jitendra Singh, Minister of State for Home Affairs, Kiren Rijiju are camping in Manipur to assist the s…

Offices in quake-hit Manipur to remain closed for two days
Economic Times
Union Minister of State for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), Dr. Jitendra Singh, Minister of State for Home Affairs, Kiren Rijiju are camping in Manipur to assist the state in rescue and relief operation. The army is monitoring the

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Over 3000 vendors displaced in Manipur as earthquake damages all-women market – Daily News & Analysis


Daily News & Analysis

Over 3000 vendors displaced in Manipur as earthquake damages all-women market
Daily News & Analysis
The 6.8 magnitude tremor that hit Manipur early Monday morning caused serious damage to the three buildings of the all-women market in Khwairamband Bazaar, Imphal, leaving over 3000 vendors without sheds. A few pillars broke and cracks have …


Daily News & Analysis

Over 3000 vendors displaced in Manipur as earthquake damages all-women market
Daily News & Analysis
The 6.8 magnitude tremor that hit Manipur early Monday morning caused serious damage to the three buildings of the all-women market in Khwairamband Bazaar, Imphal, leaving over 3000 vendors without sheds. A few pillars broke and cracks have …

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Kiren Rijiju takes stock of earthquake damage in Manipur – Times of India


Times of India

Kiren Rijiju takes stock of earthquake damage in Manipur
Times of India
NEW DELHI: Kiren Rijiju, union minister of state for home affairs, visited areas in Manipur that were affected by Monday’s earthquake. Rijiju took stock of the ground situation and assessed the damage caused by the 6.7 magnitude quake which had its …
Educational institutes closed in ManipurBusiness Standard
Manipur quake: Agencies working together in rescue ops, says Kiren RijijuIndia.com
Highlights: Fresh tremor measuring 3.6 on richter scale hits ManipurNews Nation
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Kiren Rijiju takes stock of earthquake damage in Manipur
Times of India
NEW DELHI: Kiren Rijiju, union minister of state for home affairs, visited areas in Manipur that were affected by Monday's earthquake. Rijiju took stock of the ground situation and assessed the damage caused by the 6.7 magnitude quake which had its …
Educational institutes closed in ManipurBusiness Standard
Manipur quake: Agencies working together in rescue ops, says Kiren RijijuIndia.com
Highlights: Fresh tremor measuring 3.6 on richter scale hits ManipurNews Nation
Doordarshan
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Imphal’s iconic Mothers’ Market takes a hit after Manipur quake – Hindustan Times


Hindustan Times

Imphal’s iconic Mothers’ Market takes a hit after Manipur quake
Hindustan Times
A part of the landmark all-women market in Manipur’s capital Imphal was damaged after Monday’s early morning earthquake that killed 11 people, including two minors, and injured more than 50 in the state. The 150-year-old Ima Keithel or Mothers’ Market …


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Imphal's iconic Mothers' Market takes a hit after Manipur quake
Hindustan Times
A part of the landmark all-women market in Manipur's capital Imphal was damaged after Monday's early morning earthquake that killed 11 people, including two minors, and injured more than 50 in the state. The 150-year-old Ima Keithel or Mothers' Market …

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What Caused the Earthquake in Manipur – Wall Street Journal (blog)


Wall Street Journal (blog)

What Caused the Earthquake in Manipur
Wall Street Journal (blog)
Monday’s earthquake in Manipur, near India’s border with Myanmar, occurred in an area where the India and Eurasia tectonic plates — the slabs of planet that created the highest mountains in the world — collide. The two continental plates are coming …

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What Caused the Earthquake in Manipur
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Monday's earthquake in Manipur, near India's border with Myanmar, occurred in an area where the India and Eurasia tectonic plates — the slabs of planet that created the highest mountains in the world — collide. The two continental plates are coming …

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Disaster of 6.7 magnitude earthquake in Manipur so far

IMPHAL, January 4: The 6.7 magnitude earthquake which occurred at 4:35 a.m. on Monday, January 4 with its epicentre at Tamenglong district at a depth of 17 km below the ground have killed at least five and injured 33 persons in Imphal. A girl was kille…

IMPHAL, January 4: The 6.7 magnitude earthquake which occurred at 4:35 a.m. on Monday, January 4 with its epicentre at Tamenglong district at a depth of 17 km below the ground have killed at least five and injured 33 persons in Imphal. A girl was killed in a building collapse at Tamenglong district, while another

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