January 4, 2017 – Page 3

Trial selection

IMPHAL, Jan 4: The Dept of Youth Affairs and Sports, Govt of Manipur will conduct a trial cum selection for U-14 and U-17 boys and girls on Jan 7 at 8 am at Khuman Lampak Sports complex. The trial will be conducted in eight disciplines—weightlifting, boxing, athletics, football, taekwondo, wushu, archery, archery and judo. Selected players will represent the State in National level competition under Khelo India 2016-17 to be held in different States. Intending players are required to report to the concerned coaches of the respective sports disciplines along with age proof certificate, according to a statement issued by the Director of YA&S, Manipur.

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7th Shaheed Manoranjan Singh Memorial CRPF football

IMPHAL, Jan 4: GC, CRPF, Langjing in association with Imphal West District Football Association will organise the 7th Shaheed Manoranjan Singh Memorial CRPF Running football tournament 2017 from January 24 to February 2 at Mapal Kangjeibung.

Deeply polarised vote ahead Two phased election

Two phased election. One on March 4 and the second on March 8. Would be foolhardy to read the election tea leaves at this point of time, but definitely Manipur will see a deeply polarised voting pattern when the voters hit the button on the EVMs in the…

Ibobi has lost control over his own creation Leviathan “Manipur”

Ibobi’s Manipur today resembles an Orwellian dystopian allegory and the world may witness the inflaming Manipur to re-read the Orwellian “Animal Farm” and one thing would be certain: the end is likely to be the worst entrapping in the self-inflicted wo…

Quotas are for justice, not to plug job holes

A major issue that recently bedevilled the nation is that of the agitations by the Patels/Patidars in Gujarat, the Marathas in Maharashtra and the Jats in Haryana and neighbouring states, demanding inclusion in the list of Socially and Educationally Ba…

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The Buddhist connection of Hajo in Assam

Hajo, 24 kms from Guwahati in Assam, a quite little spot, is said to have connection with Buddhism.
There are various legends associating Hajo with Buddhism. Some claim it to be place where Lord Buddha attained Nirvana and a temple there is believed to contain His relics. Another source says that it could be the last resting place of Guru Rinpoche, Buddhist Guru of Tibetan Buddhism, revered next only to Sakya Muni the Buddha.

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Prof N Irabanta Singh in the galaxy of Indian

Contd from previous issue
Fellow, Indian Mycological Society, Kolkata (2009); President, Indian Aerobiological Society (2007-2010); Felicitated with Life time achievement award for his contribution to Indian Aerobiology in North East India during the 16th National Conference on Aerobiology (Nov, 16-21, 2010) held at Bapuji Institute of Engineering and Technology, Devangere, Karnataka; Fellow, Society of Biology, London (2011); Chartered Biologist UK (2011); Chartered Scientist, UK (2012); awarded 11th Sir EJ Butler Memorial Lectureship (2012) of Indian Mycological Society, Kolkata.

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New Year revellers absolutely miss the actual relevance of a new calendar

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Right from the moment of commencement of a New Year, deafening crackers reverberate across the midnight sky rendering horror in the vulnerable hearts of infant, children, senior citizens, sick and the animal world. The party continues on the stree…

Election Commission announces dates for Assembly polls of five states: Manipur, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Uttarakhand … – Economic Times

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Election Commission announces dates for Assembly polls of five states: Manipur, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Uttarakhand …
Economic Times
NEW DELHI: Assembly elections in UP, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Goa and Manipur will be held between February 4 and March 8, the results of which — to be announced on March 11 — are likely to be seen as a referendum on the demonetisation move by PM …
Manipur relieved at poll announcementThe Hindu
Manipur Assembly Election 2017: State to go to polls on 4 and 8 March, despite economic blockadeFirstpost
Assembly Election Dates For Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Manipur and Goa AnnouncedNDTV
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DC announces

Kangpokpi: The Model Code of Conduct has came into immediate effect in all the three Assembly Constituencies within the jurisdiction of Kangpokpi district, District Administration Kangpokpi has announced.

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KSA burns effigies of CM, Dy CM

Thoubal: Volunteers of Kangleipak Students Association, Thoubal district Council, burnt effigies of Chief Minister Okram Ibobi and Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam in front of the association’s office at Thoubal Okram today to demand implementation of…

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Samaram GP goes cashless

Thoubal: Samaram GP Pradhan Kh Dijen Singh, his team, and Common Service Center (CSC), Samaram, Thoubal, with the initiative of CSC e-Governance Services India Limited under the Ministry of Electronic and Information Technology, Government of India and District e-Governance Society (DeGS), Thoubal in association with National Informatics Centre (NIC), Thoubal district, have declared Samaram GP as a cashless GP today in the presence of DIO NIC, Md Abdul Kayam Khan; State Head, CSC, SPV Manipur, Wangkhem Dilip Singh; State Level Project Manager, CSC 2.0 Scheme, Th Chingkheinganbi, District Manager, DeGS, Thoubal, M Swarupi Devi and District Manager, Md Rafiqueuddin Khan, a statement informed.

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Model code of conduct comes into force in Manipur before polls – The Indian Express

The Indian ExpressModel code of conduct comes into force in Manipur before pollsThe Indian ExpressWith the announcement of the Manipur assembly election on March 4 and 8 next by the Election Commission today, the model code of conduct has came into imm…

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Model code of conduct comes into force in Manipur before polls
The Indian Express
With the announcement of the Manipur assembly election on March 4 and 8 next by the Election Commission today, the model code of conduct has came into immediate effect. An office memorandum issued today by state Chief Secretary O Nabakishore …
Manipur: EC likely to announce poll dates anytime from now!thenortheasttoday.com

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Manipur relieved at poll announcement – The Hindu

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Manipur relieved at poll announcement
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There was a collective sigh of relief here when the Election Commission (EC) announced the dates for the Assembly polls, burying the possibility of a postponement and imposition of President’s rule in Manipur. A Minister camping in Delhi told The Hindu …

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Manipur relieved at poll announcement
The Hindu
There was a collective sigh of relief here when the Election Commission (EC) announced the dates for the Assembly polls, burying the possibility of a postponement and imposition of President's rule in Manipur. A Minister camping in Delhi told The Hindu …

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Anti-incumbency and Modi magic at play in Manipur polls – Times of India

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Anti-incumbency and Modi magic at play in Manipur polls
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Guwahati: The country’s first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru had described Manipur as the Jewel of India. This northeastern state, under Congress rule for 15 years, is set to go the polls in March this year putting to test the Gandhi charisma and the …
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Anti-incumbency and Modi magic at play in Manipur polls
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Guwahati: The country's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru had described Manipur as the Jewel of India. This northeastern state, under Congress rule for 15 years, is set to go the polls in March this year putting to test the Gandhi charisma and the …
Manipur CM Okram Ibobi Singh says Home Ministry's report on state was 'wrong and baseless'Scroll.in
Manipur CM welcomes two-phase polls in state, meets PresidentDeccan Chronicle
Home Ministry's report to ECI says situation not favourable for election in ManipurE-Pao.net

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Explosives found in Manipur – Business Standard

Explosives found in Manipur
Business Standard
Security forces have found a cache of explosives near a culvert at Ningthoukhong Kha Khunou in Manipur’s Bishnupur district, Army officials said today. A team of J&K Light Infantry found 16 packets of gelatin sticks, 13 packets of ball bearings, 8 …

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Explosives found in Manipur
Business Standard
Security forces have found a cache of explosives near a culvert at Ningthoukhong Kha Khunou in Manipur's Bishnupur district, Army officials said today. A team of J&K Light Infantry found 16 packets of gelatin sticks, 13 packets of ball bearings, 8 …

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Manipur 2017: The state goes to the polls against the backdrop of conflict and strife – Scroll.in

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Manipur 2017: The state goes to the polls against the backdrop of conflict and strife
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The Election Commission on Wednesday announced dates for the Manipur Assembly elections, with the state’s 60 seats set to go to the polls in two phases: March 4 and March 8. Counting for the entire state will be conducted on March 11. Polls in Manipur …
Assembly Election Dates For Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Manipur and Goa AnnouncedNDTV
Election Commission announces dates for Assembly polls of five states: Manipur, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Uttarakhand …Economic Times
Candidates’ photographs to be displayed in Manipur,Ukhand EVMsBusiness Standard
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Manipur 2017: The state goes to the polls against the backdrop of conflict and strife
Scroll.in
The Election Commission on Wednesday announced dates for the Manipur Assembly elections, with the state's 60 seats set to go to the polls in two phases: March 4 and March 8. Counting for the entire state will be conducted on March 11. Polls in Manipur …
Assembly Election Dates For Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Manipur and Goa AnnouncedNDTV
Election Commission announces dates for Assembly polls of five states: Manipur, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Uttarakhand …Economic Times
Candidates' photographs to be displayed in Manipur,Ukhand EVMsBusiness Standard
The Indian Express –Firstpost
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Manipur 2017: The state goes to the polls against the backdrop of conflict and strife – Scroll.in

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Manipur 2017: The state goes to the polls against the backdrop of conflict and strife
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The Election Commission on Wednesday announced dates for the Manipur Assembly elections, with the state's 60 seats set to go to the polls in two phases: March 4 and March 8. Counting for the entire state will be conducted on March 11. Polls in Manipur …
Assembly Election Dates For Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Manipur and Goa AnnouncedNDTV
Election Commission announces dates for Assembly polls of five states: Manipur, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Uttarakhand …Economic Times
Candidates' photographs to be displayed in Manipur,Ukhand EVMsBusiness Standard
The Indian Express –Firstpost
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Political parties welcome Manipur poll announcement – Morung Express

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Political parties welcome Manipur poll announcement
Morung Express
Irom Sharmila headed Peoples Resurgence and Justice Alliance (PRJA) co-convenor James Mayengbam also expressed happiness at the announcement of Manipur poll dates. PRJA, a new political party, was recently floated under the leadership of rights …
Poll Panel Nips Home Ministry’s Bid to Stop Elections in ManipurThe Quint

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