Khumbong bodies appeal for peaceful protest

Imphal West Students’ Club IWSC , Khumbong and local Meira Paibis while condemning the gun attack on innocent drivers on December 12 appealed to all to stop resorting to violent protest Source The Sangai Express

Imphal West Students’ Club IWSC , Khumbong and local Meira Paibis while condemning the gun attack on innocent drivers on December 12 appealed to all to stop resorting to violent protest Source The Sangai Express

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Naga students in Delhi on districts creationPloy to reduce Nagas to minorities

Strongly opposing the decision of the State Government to create seven new districts, despite the earlier agreements signed with Naga civil societies, the Joint Naga Students’ Union, Delhi today has listed the likely impact of the Government’s move S…

Strongly opposing the decision of the State Government to create seven new districts, despite the earlier agreements signed with Naga civil societies, the Joint Naga Students’ Union, Delhi today has listed the likely impact of the Government’s move Source The Sangai Express

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UNC to organise rally at Naga areas today

Mass rallies will be organised in all the four Naga district head quarters on December 15, 2016 under the banner of the United Naga Council UNC in protest against the creation of 7 new districts without consulting all stakeholders Source The …

Mass rallies will be organised in all the four Naga district head quarters on December 15, 2016 under the banner of the United Naga Council UNC in protest against the creation of 7 new districts without consulting all stakeholders Source The Sangai Express

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No to Jiribam, yes to Pherzawl

A number of village chiefs, the Hmar National Union Block 6 , Hmar Inpui Co ordination Committee, and Hmar Students’ Association Jiri Vangai Jt Hqs have submitted a joint memorandum to Chief Minister O Ibobi urging him to include 13 villages under …

A number of village chiefs, the Hmar National Union Block 6 , Hmar Inpui Co ordination Committee, and Hmar Students’ Association Jiri Vangai Jt Hqs have submitted a joint memorandum to Chief Minister O Ibobi urging him to include 13 villages under Pherzawl district and not Jiribam district Source The Sangai Express

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Accident claims 2

Two persons were killed and four others injured as a Tata Sumo ferrying passengers fell into a 200 meters deep gorge at an area between Koide Besho and Koide village, our correspondent reports Source The Sangai Express

Two persons were killed and four others injured as a Tata Sumo ferrying passengers fell into a 200 meters deep gorge at an area between Koide Besho and Koide village, our correspondent reports Source The Sangai Express

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JAC withdraws boycott on Congress party All set to inaugurate Kpi dist today

With the historic declaration of Kangpokpi as a district which was once popularly known as Sadar Hills, Joint Action Committee for Sadar Hills has lifted the boycott on Congress party in the district today Source The Sangai Express

With the historic declaration of Kangpokpi as a district which was once popularly known as Sadar Hills, Joint Action Committee for Sadar Hills has lifted the boycott on Congress party in the district today Source The Sangai Express

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Longmai Youth League condemns

Longmai Youth League has condemned the burning of Sumo vehicle and harassment of passengers yesterday at Ngarangbam Leikai by some miscreants Source The Sangai Express

Longmai Youth League has condemned the burning of Sumo vehicle and harassment of passengers yesterday at Ngarangbam Leikai by some miscreants Source The Sangai Express

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MNDF will abide by the people’s wishes Bijoy Koijam

Manipur National Development Front MNDF senior vice president Bijoy Koijam has said that it would be the right step for all the political parties to discuss measures to solve the various issues plaguing the State instead of hurling abuses at each oth…

Manipur National Development Front MNDF senior vice president Bijoy Koijam has said that it would be the right step for all the political parties to discuss measures to solve the various issues plaguing the State instead of hurling abuses at each other in the media Source The Sangai Express

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Remand for UNC leaders extended up to Jan 2

The Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate, Imphal East today remanded UNC president Gaidon Kamei and publicity secretary Shangkhel Stephen to judicial custody till January 2 next year Source The Sangai Express

The Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate, Imphal East today remanded UNC president Gaidon Kamei and publicity secretary Shangkhel Stephen to judicial custody till January 2 next year Source The Sangai Express

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Security meet

A high level security coordination meeting was held today with regard to the 11th Manipur Legislative Assembly election with Chief Secretary O Nabakishore in the chair Source The Sangai Express

A high level security coordination meeting was held today with regard to the 11th Manipur Legislative Assembly election with Chief Secretary O Nabakishore in the chair Source The Sangai Express

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Make Thanlon dist Hqs of Pherzawl MDCs

The two ADC members from Thanlon AC have petitioned the Chief Minister to shift the district headquarters of the newly former Pherzawl district to Thanlon and to also include Mualnuam sub division in the newly formed district considering its blend of t…

The two ADC members from Thanlon AC have petitioned the Chief Minister to shift the district headquarters of the newly former Pherzawl district to Thanlon and to also include Mualnuam sub division in the newly formed district considering its blend of tribes, easy accessibility and the presence of institutions and infrastructure for the functioning of district headquarters Source The Sangai Express

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Science, maths, environment exhibition for students

Science Unit, Department of Education S has organised its 37th State level sceince, mathematics and environment exhibition for students at Lamyanba Shanglen, Palace Compound today Source The Sangai Express

Science Unit, Department of Education S has organised its 37th State level sceince, mathematics and environment exhibition for students at Lamyanba Shanglen, Palace Compound today Source The Sangai Express

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Cong MLA in Manipur quits party, assembly – Morung Express

NorthEast TodayCong MLA in Manipur quits party, assemblyMorung ExpressImphal, December 14 (IANS): Congress MLA Z. Khikhonbou Newmai, representing Tamei constituency in Manipur, resigned from the assembly and party on Wednesday. He is the fifth Congress…


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Cong MLA in Manipur quits party, assembly
Morung Express
Imphal, December 14 (IANS): Congress MLA Z. Khikhonbou Newmai, representing Tamei constituency in Manipur, resigned from the assembly and party on Wednesday. He is the fifth Congress MLA to resign ahead of the January 2017 Assembly elections.
Congress MLA resigns from Manipur Asssembly, to join BJPThe Indian Express

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Strongly worded statement Blockade and counter blockade

It looks much more than just a co-incidence. One day after the NSCN (IM) came out strongly against the decision of the State Government to create seven new districts, blockade supporters opened fire at goods laden vehicles at two places and injured a d…

It looks much more than just a co-incidence. One day after the NSCN (IM) came out strongly against the decision of the State Government to create seven new districts, blockade supporters opened fire at goods laden vehicles at two places and injured a driver and the helper of another driver. Significant to note too that this was the first time that blockade supporters had used fire arms in attacking the goods laden vehicles.

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A reflection on my kitchen-hand-towel and Christmas

Rethinking the value of small things: Have you ever thought of celebrating special occasions like Christmas by giving attention to rags and fragments and the broken pieces that we daily use? For most of us, for most of the time, we neglect the value an…

Rethinking the value of small things: Have you ever thought of celebrating special occasions like Christmas by giving attention to rags and fragments and the broken pieces that we daily use? For most of us, for most of the time, we neglect the value and usefulness of small things that are in our possession.

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Buddhism and politics

(Contd from previous issue)
In the Cakkavatti Sihananda Sutta, the Buddha said that immorality and crime, such as theft, falsehood, violence, hatred, cruelty, could arise from poverty. Kings and governments may try to suppress crime through punishment,…

(Contd from previous issue)
In the Cakkavatti Sihananda Sutta, the Buddha said that immorality and crime, such as theft, falsehood, violence, hatred, cruelty, could arise from poverty. Kings and governments may try to suppress crime through punishment, but it is futile to eradicate crimes through force.

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