January 14, 2016 – Page 2

Drivers’ sacrifices commemorated during 27th Drivers’ Day observations

IMPHAL, January 14: The 27th Drivers Day was observed at several places in the State today commemorating the sacrifices of the drivers for the welfare of the State. The All Manipur Road Transport Drivers’ & Motor Workers’ Union (AMRTD & MWU) observed the day at Langjing Achouba Truck Parking lot, Imphal West. The function was

Man injured in firing

IMPHAL, Jan 14: A man was hit by a bullet this afternoon. The incident happened at around 6.20 pm today at RIMS road near Yumnam Eye Care, ATM booth. The injured is identified as Heishnam Phillips Singh, 24, son of H Shanta of Langol Housing Complex. H…

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/01/man-injured-in-firing/

War in a Quicksand

In Manipuri there is a saying that goes: “Phudita mangjong chongbadi kunja kaukhaini’ basically warning of the frustration of attempting to leap on swampy ground, or quicksand for that matter. One does get the feeling that the loud battle of rhetoric on hill-valley unity on the one side, and on the other their “unique” separateness

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/01/war-in-a-quicksand/

Financial help for injured scribes

IMPHAL, Jan 14: Keishamthong MLA L Ibomcha today handed over financial assistance to the injured journalists, who were assaulted on the night of January 11 at Keishamthong by a 30-year old who is in police custody now. The MLA who visited Athokpam Jite…

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/01/financial-help-for-injured-scribes/

Agri MoS encourages farmers to practice organic farming for healthy society

IMPHAL, January 14: Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmer Welfare, Mohanbhai Kundariya today exhorted farmers in the State to practice organic farming in order to maintain a good and healthy society. The MoS was addressing the inaugural function of a new Academic block of the Central Aricultural University and farmers’ interaction programme held

JAC Churachandpur announces five-day blockade starting February 1

CHURACHANDPUR, January 14: The JAC Against the Anti-tribal Bills supported by other tribal bodies including the United Naga Council has called a 5-day total chakka bandh/blockade on all highways passing through the tribal territories of the State as we…

Construction decried, shops to remain closed on Friday

IMPHAL, January 14: The business community of Thangal Bazar has disagreed with the State government’s decision to make a temporary Ima Keithel market shed at the entrance of Thangal bazaar. The shop owners decrying the action of the State have decided to close down the shops tomorrow. It may be mentioned that the shops at

Three KYKL cadres held

IMPHAL, Jan 14: A combined team of Imphal East district police commando and 45 Assam Rifles reportedly arrested three active members of KYKL on January 12 from Yairipok Nongbrang area during counter insurgency operation. In a statement the PRO Manipur …

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/01/three-kykl-cadres-held/

Temporary market shed construction for Ima Keithel vendors commences

IMPHAL, January 14: The government/PWD has initiated construction of a temporary market shed to accommodate the displaced Ima Market vendors, amidst opposition from the other shops in the area. It may be mentioned that the January 4 earthquake which jo…

AMSU I/W appoints office bearer

IMPHAL, Jan 14: The All Manipur Students’ Union (AMSU) Imphal West district Committee had convened a meeting at the Nambul Mapan High School with its vice president Potshangbam Ronil, in the chair. The meeting was also attended by the district committee’s co-ordination and networking secretary, Brojen Longjam and finance secretary Sarangthem Taibanganba. During the meeting

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/01/amsu-iw-appoints-office-bearer/

Police fail to implement no parking regulations in Bazaar area

IMPHAL, January 14: The State government initiative to disallow parking in the bazaar areas has failed completely. In a bid to curb congestion in the city area, a cabinet meeting held on October 28, 2015 had resolved to direct shop owners to relocate w…

Today’s youth will shape our future: MLA Nemcha Kipgen

KANGPOKPI, January 14: “The foundation of the society being basically based on education, I place great hope on educated youth to shape our future” asserted Nemcha Kipgen, MLA 50-Kangpokpi AC. The MLA was speaking at the Youth Day Celebration organized by Keithelmanbi Youth Assocaition today at Sahlang Lentol (upper playground), Kelthelmanbi(Champhai)in Sadar Hills. The local

Naga agitation in Manipur from Jan 25 – Eastern Mirror

Naga agitation in Manipur from Jan 25
Eastern Mirror
According to the UNC, the passing of three “anti-tribal bills” and resolutions by Manipur Assembly on August 31, 2015 consequent upon which “nine innocent” civilians were “killed by the bullets of communal Manipur police commandos” and injuring of …

SC: Is AFSPA in Manipur eternal? – Times of India

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SC: Is AFSPA in Manipur eternal?
Times of India
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the Manipur government how long the Army should be deployed in the state and enjoy unaccountable power under the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) and whether 35 years of the Army’s …

Times of India

Manipur remembers drivers killed, missing while on duty – Morung Express

Manipur remembers drivers killed, missing while on duty
Morung Express
Imphal, January 14 (IANS): Manipur on Thursday observed the 27th Drivers’ Day held in the memory of hundreds of drivers and cleaners who are killed, injured or go missing while on duty. There was no public transport in the city on Thursday since the …

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Manipur remembers drivers killed, missing while on duty
Morung Express
Imphal, January 14 (IANS): Manipur on Thursday observed the 27th Drivers' Day held in the memory of hundreds of drivers and cleaners who are killed, injured or go missing while on duty. There was no public transport in the city on Thursday since the …

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Yale students touring State to study agriculture production

IMPHAL, January 14: Five American students from Yale University are touring the State to study agriculture and horticulture production here. As part of their visit, the students today made a tour of Bishnupur district and interacted with farmers. The t…

Birth by candle light in Manipur health centre – Morung Express

Birth by candle light in Manipur health centreMorung ExpressImphal, January 14 (IANS): In this age of technology and medical marvels, a remote village in Manipur along the international border with Myanmar that is yet to get electricity connection saw …

Birth by candle light in Manipur health centre
Morung Express
Imphal, January 14 (IANS): In this age of technology and medical marvels, a remote village in Manipur along the international border with Myanmar that is yet to get electricity connection saw a baby being born in the light of candles and torchlights …

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Drivers killed on duty remembered in Manipur – Morung Express

Drivers killed on duty remembered in Manipur
Morung Express
Imphal, January 14 (IANS) Manipur on Thursday observed the 27th Drivers’ Day held in the memory of hundreds of drivers and cleaners who are killed, injured or go missing while on duty. There was no public transport in the city on Thursday since the …

and more »

Drivers killed on duty remembered in Manipur
Morung Express
Imphal, January 14 (IANS) Manipur on Thursday observed the 27th Drivers' Day held in the memory of hundreds of drivers and cleaners who are killed, injured or go missing while on duty. There was no public transport in the city on Thursday since the …

and more »

Drivers killed on duty remembered in Manipur – Business Standard

Drivers killed on duty remembered in Manipur
Business Standard
Manipur on Thursday observed the 27th Drivers’ Day held in the memory of hundreds of drivers and cleaners who are killed, injured or go missing while on duty. There was no public transport in the city on Thursday since the drivers abstained from work.

and more »

Drivers killed on duty remembered in Manipur
Business Standard
Manipur on Thursday observed the 27th Drivers' Day held in the memory of hundreds of drivers and cleaners who are killed, injured or go missing while on duty. There was no public transport in the city on Thursday since the drivers abstained from work.

and more »

Birth by candle light in Manipur health centre – onmanorama

onmanoramaBirth by candle light in Manipur health centreonmanoramaImphal: In this age of technology and medical marvels, a remote village in Manipur along the international border with Myanmar that is yet to get electricity connection saw a baby being …

onmanorama

Birth by candle light in Manipur health centre
onmanorama
Imphal: In this age of technology and medical marvels, a remote village in Manipur along the international border with Myanmar that is yet to get electricity connection saw a baby being born in the light of candles and torchlights. The baby was born on …

and more »