Day: March 13, 2016

IMPHAL, March 13: The United National Liberation Front (UNLF) has claimed its hand in regard to attacking three specifically targeted locations. Publicity director of the outfit, M Sakhen claimed in a press release that these blasts have been carried out by the outfit to serve as a last warning to certain erring individuals who have

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/03/unlf-claims-series-of-attacks/

IMPHAL, March 13: The 20th Foundation of Zeliangrong Women Union (ZWU) Tamenglong zone was held today at the Zeliangrong House, Apollo Bazaar in Tamenglong. The foundation day was attended by SP Athui, chairman Zeliangrong Union (ZU) Tamenglong zone, Hukamang Gangmei, President Chairmen Association Tamengong, Hubuiyang former ZU Tamenglong, village/ward Chairmen, etc. Lungniliu Gangmei, president ZWU

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/03/20th-foundation-of-zeliangrong-women-union-held/

IMPHAL, March 13: Denouncing the bomb attacks carried out by militant suspects in two places in Imphal yesterday, twin sit in demonstration was held today. The Pangal-Meitei Apunba Committee and Tuck & Bones filling station staffs staged sit-in protest against the bomb blast at Trunk & Bones filling station located at Hatta. The protestor appealing

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/03/protests-denounce-bomb-attacks-at-two-separate-residential-areas/

IMPHAL, March 13: In a shocking incident, a 5 year old boy was killed while his sister sustained serious injury when they were attacked by a 19 year old boy using machete today at Urup Arapti Imphal East district. In the meantime, enraged over the incident a mob lynched the assailant later in the evening.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/03/5-year-old-killed-in-machete-attack-assailant-lynched-by-mob/

New Delhi, March 13: Left wing student activist Kanhaiya Kumar, while showing solidarity with civil activist Irom Sharmila Chanu’s unrelenting campaign against the draconian Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA), has categorically said that the act should go from a democratic country like India. Notably the Sharmila Scholarship Award for the current year has been

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/03/kanyaiha-supports-irom-sharmila-movement-against-afspa-amwju/

IMPHAL, March 13: The third State Level Honey Festival was kicked off today at Gandhi Memorial Hall organized by All Manipur Beekeepers’ Federation. Altogether 16 stalls from the entire districts of Manipur participated in the three day long festival scheduled to be concluded on March 15, Speaking at the function president of the federation, Sorokhaibam

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/03/state-level-honey-festival-begins/

Newmai News Network IMPHAL, March 13: The United Naga Council (UNC) in its `presidential council meeting` to organize “coffin rally” on March 14 has been postponed and instead, 15 hours of total shut down will be imposed in all the “Naga tribal districts”, national highways including all the national and international projects with effect from

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/03/shutdown-in-naga-area-on-march-15/

IMPHAL, March 13: A woman protestor, supporting the ongoing indefinite bandh along the National Highway 37 imposed by the JAC Namthanjang, was seriously injured in police firing today. Enrage over the alleged act of police brutality, the JAC demanded the Government to immediately suspend the police personnel who shot the woman or face the wrath

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/03/woman-protestor-injured-in-police-firing-along-nh37-jac-to-intensify-agitation/

IMPHAL, March 13: A house of worship (kalum kai in local dialect) of the indigenous religion of the Zeliangrong community Tingkao Ragwang Chapriak (TRC) was inaugurated today by Heingang MLA, Ksh Biren at Sawombung Rongmei village in a grand ceremony. Devotees of Tingkao Ragawang from various places including from Nagaland, Assam and Manipur TRC executives

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/03/house-of-worship-of-tingkao-ragawang-chapriak-inaugurated/

KANGPOKPI, March 12: The All Tribal Students’ Union Manipur and KSO Sadar Hills today visited the HSLC candidates from Twilang (IT Road) areas who are camping at Kangpokpi for the ongoing HSLC examination, 2016. ATSUM team led by its president Joseph H. Hmar including Hemang, Finance secretary and its executive members Lovejoy, Andrea and Lalpu

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/03/atsum-ksosh-visits-twilang-hslc-candidates-at-kpi/

IMPHAL, March 12: A woman today attempted to burn herself and her two small sons by dousing themselves in kerosene at Khongjom Shivnagar after JCBs arrived to evict families of the locality for expansion of the Integrated Mega Tourist Centre Khongjom War Memorial Complex at the Khongjom Khebaching. According to locals, Khongjom Shivsager was acquired

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/03/woman-attempts-selfimmolation-along-with-two-young-sons-against-eviction/

IMPHAL, March 12: Ringui Village in Ukhrul district is celebrating a four day long Luira Phanit (seed showing festival of Tangkhul) starting from March 10 to March 13. The inaugural function of day three, today, was attended by special contractor khasim Vashum as chief guest, Imphal International Airport, Airport Authority of India Airport Director SVT

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/03/ringui-village-celebrates-luira-phanit/