Day: November 7, 2016

Nine referees suspended

Imphal, Nov 7: The All Manipur Football Association (AMFA) has placed nine registered referees under suspension for a period of three months with immediate effect for refereeing in 65th BN Mullick Memorial All India Police Football Championship, 2016 i…

Imphal, Nov 7: The All Manipur Football Association (AMFA) has placed nine registered referees under suspension for a period of three months with immediate effect for refereeing in 65th BN Mullick Memorial All India Police Football Championship, 2016 in Nagaland (from Nov 4 to 19) without proper authority and permit of the Association and the All India Football Federation.

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Matches postponed

Imphal,Nov 7: The football match between RAU and HISU to be played today at Artificial Turf, Khuman Lampak of the ongoing Thangjam Birachandra-Maipakpi Memorial 21st winners’ cup 2016 has been postponed to Nov 9 at 8 am at the same venue.

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Imphal,Nov 7: The football match between RAU and HISU to be played today at Artificial Turf, Khuman Lampak of the ongoing Thangjam Birachandra-Maipakpi Memorial 21st winners’ cup 2016 has been postponed to Nov 9 at 8 am at the same venue.

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EGM decries gag order

The Editors Guild, Manipur has condemned condemn the ban put by Union government on NDTV (Hindi) and News Time, Assam on ground of allegedly compromising National security.
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The Editors Guild, Manipur has condemned condemn the ban put by Union government on NDTV (Hindi) and News Time, Assam on ground of allegedly compromising National security.

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SP, WY tablets seized

One drug pedlar was apprehended by police along with SP and WY tablets from Lilong Lou Tara, Thoubal district this afternoon.
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One drug pedlar was apprehended by police along with SP and WY tablets from Lilong Lou Tara, Thoubal district this afternoon.

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Mary Kom adopts

Rajya Sabha MP MC Mary Kom today formally adopted Saidan village under the ‘Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana,’ which is one of the major flagship schemes of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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Rajya Sabha MP MC Mary Kom today formally adopted Saidan village under the ‘Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana,’ which is one of the major flagship schemes of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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Oct Revolution

Organised by the Co-ordinating Body of Trade Unions, Manipur, a year long centenary celebration of the Great October Socialist Revolution kick started today at Jananeta Irabot People’s Museum, Shantipur Sanjenbam.

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Organised by the Co-ordinating Body of Trade Unions, Manipur, a year long centenary celebration of the Great October Socialist Revolution kick started today at Jananeta Irabot People’s Museum, Shantipur Sanjenbam.

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CCpur JAC reiterates boycott stand of tribal MLAs Cong stands boycotted in tribal areas, shut offices call rung out

IMPHAL, Nov 7 : Reiterating its earlier stand to boycott all tribal MLAs, following their refusal to resign after the State Assembly passed the three Bills on August 31 last year, the Joint Action Committee, Churachandpur has urged the people not to vo…

IMPHAL, Nov 7 : Reiterating its earlier stand to boycott all tribal MLAs, following their refusal to resign after the State Assembly passed the three Bills on August 31 last year, the Joint Action Committee, Churachandpur has urged the people not to vote for any of the boycotted MLAs and the lone MP from Outer Constituency.

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Admission imbroglio to MU MoU sticks to CEI 2012

IMPHAL, Nov 7 : In its bid to resolve the admission row to Manipur University, ATSUM, DESAM, ANSAM and KSO have inked a Memorandum of Understanding with the VC of Manipur University and the Registrar of the varsity to stick to the Central Educational Institution (Reservation in admission) Act 2006 and amended in 2012 with […]

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IMPHAL, Nov 7 : In its bid to resolve the admission row to Manipur University, ATSUM, DESAM, ANSAM and KSO have inked a Memorandum of Understanding with the VC of Manipur University and the Registrar of the varsity to stick to the Central Educational Institution (Reservation in admission) Act 2006 and amended in 2012 with […]

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Union Minister sets 2020 deadline for railways

IMPHAL, Nov 7: After Union Minister of State (Railways) Rajen Gohain declared that the Tupul-Imphal section of Jiribam-Imphal railway project is set for completion by December 2019, Union Minister for Statistics and Programme Implementation DV Sadanand…

IMPHAL, Nov 7: After Union Minister of State (Railways) Rajen Gohain declared that the Tupul-Imphal section of Jiribam-Imphal railway project is set for completion by December 2019, Union Minister for Statistics and Programme Implementation DV Sadananda Gowda has stated that the railway project would be completed and commissioned in 2020.

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Joykishan questions recruitment process

IMPHAL, Nov 7: Pointing out that the viva voce was held on October 26 even before results of the written test held for recruitment to some posts in the Directorate of Information and Public Relations were declared, BJP Manipur Pradesh legislature wing …

IMPHAL, Nov 7: Pointing out that the viva voce was held on October 26 even before results of the written test held for recruitment to some posts in the Directorate of Information and Public Relations were declared, BJP Manipur Pradesh legislature wing leader Kh Joykishan has asserted that Chief Minister O Ibobi ought to come out with a convincing explanation as he is in charge of the particular department.

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Cong Govt is bankrupt : Dr Nimaichand

IMPHAL, Nov 7: The incumbent Congress Government is running on loans taken from different financial institutions and it is now bankrupt, said former Minister and BJP Manipur Pradesh spokesman Dr Nimaichand Luwang.
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IMPHAL, Nov 7: The incumbent Congress Government is running on loans taken from different financial institutions and it is now bankrupt, said former Minister and BJP Manipur Pradesh spokesman Dr Nimaichand Luwang.

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DESAM warns to boycott Sangai Fest

IMPHAL, Nov 7 : Democratic Students’ Alliance of Manipur (DESAM) has threatened to boycott the State’s largest tourism carnival Sangai Festival if the State Government fails to produce the police personnel involved in the alleged thrashing of DESAM volunteers including its president Angamba on October 29.

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IMPHAL, Nov 7 : Democratic Students’ Alliance of Manipur (DESAM) has threatened to boycott the State’s largest tourism carnival Sangai Festival if the State Government fails to produce the police personnel involved in the alleged thrashing of DESAM volunteers including its president Angamba on October 29.

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Govt puts on hold gag order on NDTV

New Delhi, Nov 7 : The one-day ban on NDTV’s Hindi channel, widely protested by the media, has been put on hold by Information and Broadcasting Minister Venkaiah Naidu.

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New Delhi, Nov 7 : The one-day ban on NDTV’s Hindi channel, widely protested by the media, has been put on hold by Information and Broadcasting Minister Venkaiah Naidu.

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Cong Govt has failed : Kim Gangte

IMPHAL, Nov 7: Trinamool Congress, State unit president Kim Gangte, has slammed the State Government for its decision to build the National Sports University at Yaithibi Loukon despite its 2014 land use policy.
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IMPHAL, Nov 7: Trinamool Congress, State unit president Kim Gangte, has slammed the State Government for its decision to build the National Sports University at Yaithibi Loukon despite its 2014 land use policy.

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Cong on slippery ground in the hill districts Issues dogging the State

ILP or a similar mechanism to check the inflow of non-local people into the State and the strong protest against the three Bills passed by the State Assembly last year on August 31. District demand and the voice of opposition against it.
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ILP or a similar mechanism to check the inflow of non-local people into the State and the strong protest against the three Bills passed by the State Assembly last year on August 31. District demand and the voice of opposition against it.

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For a better MPSC

I think it is about time we started proposing long-term solutions rather than this constant criticism of the symptoms of the deep-rooted malaise. It certainly is, by now, a well-established fact the MPSC suffers from shortcomings in many aspects, the m…

I think it is about time we started proposing long-term solutions rather than this constant criticism of the symptoms of the deep-rooted malaise. It certainly is, by now, a well-established fact the MPSC suffers from shortcomings in many aspects, the many recent issues documented by this paper being testament to that. It, thus,now warrants us to find the right way forward, instead of dwelling on the diagnosed ailments.

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India’s Northeast: A rugged link to ASEAN

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘neighbourhood first’ and ‘Act East’ policies got a fresh boost with the recently concluded four-day visit to India by Myanmar’s State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi. The two leaders gave out enough indications they were pursuing a development partnership that would take bilateral ties to a higher level. Prime Minister Modi […]

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘neighbourhood first’ and ‘Act East’ policies got a fresh boost with the recently concluded four-day visit to India by Myanmar’s State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi. The two leaders gave out enough indications they were pursuing a development partnership that would take bilateral ties to a higher level. Prime Minister Modi […]

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Were Ukhrul ambush and Sadar Hills issue stage-managed by State, and for what? —Manipur Government needs to play its cards right—

Contd from previous issue
In the case of Sadar Hills, which is long overdue for inauguration, there are three probabilities as to why it may have been stage-managed. First, the government would present to the people of Sadar Hills as if it was really serious about Sadar Hills and that it would have inaugurated had it not been for the opposition from the Nagas.

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Contd from previous issue
In the case of Sadar Hills, which is long overdue for inauguration, there are three probabilities as to why it may have been stage-managed. First, the government would present to the people of Sadar Hills as if it was really serious about Sadar Hills and that it would have inaugurated had it not been for the opposition from the Nagas.

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ADC Members condemn

Chandel: NPF ADC Members of Chandel have strongly opposed the decision of the ADC Chandel Chairman Lhukhosei Zou to change the site of four approved works for construction of barrack type teachers’ quarters.
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Chandel: NPF ADC Members of Chandel have strongly opposed the decision of the ADC Chandel Chairman Lhukhosei Zou to change the site of four approved works for construction of barrack type teachers’ quarters.

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Vocational training

Chandel: A 10-day vocational training on processing and preservation of fruits and vegetables was held from October 29 at Khangshim village, Chandel, under the aegis of KVK, Chandel, a statement informed.
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Chandel: A 10-day vocational training on processing and preservation of fruits and vegetables was held from October 29 at Khangshim village, Chandel, under the aegis of KVK, Chandel, a statement informed.

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