Chakaan Gaan-Ngai, the living ritual festival of Zeliangrongs

Contd from previous issue
Gaan-Ngai brings unity
People work, eat and drink together, dance and sing together, shout huai and beat drum together, discuss together relating to the festival, attire new and clean customary dresses, enjoy happily together…

Contd from previous issue
Gaan-Ngai brings unity
People work, eat and drink together, dance and sing together, shout huai and beat drum together, discuss together relating to the festival, attire new and clean customary dresses, enjoy happily together spending the whole night singing the village guarding songs and carry out the singing competition.

Read more / Original news source: http://www.thesangaiexpress.com/chakaan-gaan-ngai-the-living-ritual-festival-of-zeliangrongs-2/

Significance of Gaan Ngai festival

Contd from previous issue
Maintenance of good behavior:
Discipline is sternly enforced by the elders for young boys and girls. An act of issuance of whip locally called Thingngun Kadimei is performed at the Khangchiu. The objective of issuance of whip …

Contd from previous issue
Maintenance of good behavior:
Discipline is sternly enforced by the elders for young boys and girls. An act of issuance of whip locally called Thingngun Kadimei is performed at the Khangchiu. The objective of issuance of whip is to teach boys to obey what the elders say, to accomplish the works assigned to them.

Read more / Original news source: http://www.thesangaiexpress.com/significance-of-gaan-ngai-festival-4/

Pulling up sleeves before election Leadership question before polls

Definitely the present is interesting. So while the United Naga Council and other Naga civil society organisations are at the forefront in cutting off the lifelines of the State, the two principal political parties, the Congress and the BJP, have been …

Definitely the present is interesting. So while the United Naga Council and other Naga civil society organisations are at the forefront in cutting off the lifelines of the State, the two principal political parties, the Congress and the BJP, have been going hammer and tongs against each other ahead of the Assembly election.

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CM rushes to Delhi

Keeping in view the ensuing 11th Manipur Legislative Assembly election to be held in two phases on March 4 and 8, Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh along with Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) president TN Haokip rushed to the National capital today.

Keeping in view the ensuing 11th Manipur Legislative Assembly election to be held in two phases on March 4 and 8, Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh along with Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) president TN Haokip rushed to the National capital today.

Read more / Original news source: http://www.thesangaiexpress.com/cm-rushes-to-delhi/

AMUCO greets

All Manipur United Clubs’ Organisation (AMUCO) has conveyed warm greetings to the people on the occasion of “Gaan-Ngai”, the biggest festival of Zeliangrong community.

All Manipur United Clubs’ Organisation (AMUCO) has conveyed warm greetings to the people on the occasion of “Gaan-Ngai”, the biggest festival of Zeliangrong community.

Read more / Original news source: http://www.thesangaiexpress.com/amuco-greets-2/

EPFO campaign

Special employment enrolment campaign has started from January 1 and will continue till March 31 to enrol left out eligible workers for bringing them under the social security umbrella of EPFO (Employees Provident Fund Organisation).

Special employment enrolment campaign has started from January 1 and will continue till March 31 to enrol left out eligible workers for bringing them under the social security umbrella of EPFO (Employees Provident Fund Organisation).

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Shots fired

Unidentified miscreants allegedly attacked a BJP activist’s residence at Mayang Imphal Bengoon, under Mayang Imphal Assembly Constituency by firing numerous rounds at around 10.50 pm yesterday.

Unidentified miscreants allegedly attacked a BJP activist’s residence at Mayang Imphal Bengoon, under Mayang Imphal Assembly Constituency by firing numerous rounds at around 10.50 pm yesterday.

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Problems of movement of 500 loaded trucks in single convoy detailed Loaded trucks to line up for Imphal trip from Jiri

IMPHAL, Jan 10: Goods-laden trucks including all types of fuel tankers that had reached Jiribam for heading towards Imphal have been asked to line up one day ahead of the schedule Imphal trip.

IMPHAL, Jan 10: Goods-laden trucks including all types of fuel tankers that had reached Jiribam for heading towards Imphal have been asked to line up one day ahead of the schedule Imphal trip.

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Central observers

IMPHAL, Jan 10: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has appointed seven Central Awareness Observers for the Manipur Legislative Assembly Elections 2017.

IMPHAL, Jan 10: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has appointed seven Central Awareness Observers for the Manipur Legislative Assembly Elections 2017.

Read more / Original news source: http://www.thesangaiexpress.com/central-observers/

Naga CSOs bare fangs at AR, CO

SENAPATI, Jan 10: Naga civil society organisations have accused the Assam Rifles of physically assaulting leaders of the All Naga Students’ Association Manipur (ANSAM), who are also volunteers of the UNC, on January 9.

SENAPATI, Jan 10: Naga civil society organisations have accused the Assam Rifles of physically assaulting leaders of the All Naga Students’ Association Manipur (ANSAM), who are also volunteers of the UNC, on January 9.

Read more / Original news source: http://www.thesangaiexpress.com/naga-csos-bare-fangs-at-ar-co/

Archaeological Survey of India orders probe State students ‘denied’ entry into Taj Mahal

NEW DELHI, Jan 10 :The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) on Monday ordered an inquiry after a group of students from Manipur were allegedly stopped from entering the Taj Mahal by CISF personnel, who demanded that they produce proof of their National…

NEW DELHI, Jan 10 :The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) on Monday ordered an inquiry after a group of students from Manipur were allegedly stopped from entering the Taj Mahal by CISF personnel, who demanded that they produce proof of their Nationality.

Read more / Original news source: http://www.thesangaiexpress.com/archaeological-survey-of-india-orders-probe-state-students-denied-entry-into-taj-mahal/

Gaan-Ngai festival kicks off All issues can be resolved through dialogue : CS

IMPHAL, Jan 10 : All the issues plaguing the State can be sorted out through dialogue, Chief Secretary O Nabakishore said at the opening ceremony of the biggest annual post-harvest festival of the Zeliangrong people Gaan-Ngai at Ragailong today.

IMPHAL, Jan 10 : All the issues plaguing the State can be sorted out through dialogue, Chief Secretary O Nabakishore said at the opening ceremony of the biggest annual post-harvest festival of the Zeliangrong people Gaan-Ngai at Ragailong today.

Read more / Original news source: http://www.thesangaiexpress.com/gaan-ngai-festival-kicks-off-all-issues-can-be-resolved-through-dialogue-cs/

JUDICIOUS SELECTION OF CANDIDATES – Need of the hour –

By : Seram Neken The job counters have been abruptly closed. Thanks to the Election Commission of India for enforcing the election code of conduct in the midst of unruly job business going on in Manipur during the last few weeks. Twenty lakhs, thirty lakhs, forty lakhs and fifty lakhs – the members of our […]

By : Seram Neken The job counters have been abruptly closed. Thanks to the Election Commission of India for enforcing the election code of conduct in the midst of unruly job business going on in Manipur during the last few weeks. Twenty lakhs, thirty lakhs, forty lakhs and fifty lakhs – the members of our […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/01/judicious-selection-of-candidates-need-of-the-hour/

The public: more than mere numbers

With the announcement of dates for state election, the long run for parties contending for the coveted seats of power is on the home stretch now. And with it, last minute scramble to present a semblance of continuing development activities is being seen around the state capital. The long trench being dug right in the […]

With the announcement of dates for state election, the long run for parties contending for the coveted seats of power is on the home stretch now. And with it, last minute scramble to present a semblance of continuing development activities is being seen around the state capital. The long trench being dug right in the […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/01/the-public-more-than-mere-numbers/

How India’s Northeast Can Become The Country’s Powerhouse By The End Of 2017

The northeastern region, with its huge energy potential – 50,000 MW, by some estimates – could soon become the “power house of India”. And taking a small first step in this direction, it is expected to feed the rest of the country up to 1,100 MW by the end of this year, energy experts say. […]

The northeastern region, with its huge energy potential – 50,000 MW, by some estimates – could soon become the “power house of India”. And taking a small first step in this direction, it is expected to feed the rest of the country up to 1,100 MW by the end of this year, energy experts say. […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/01/how-indias-northeast-can-become-the-countrys-powerhouse-by-the-end-of-2017/

Meet Rakesh Meitei, the only Muay Thai martial arts master from India

Meitei is the master and promoter of Muay Thai– world’s ancient and deadliest form of martial art. Muay Thai, world’s ancient and deadliest form of combat art, was globally recognised during the twentieth century when the Muay Thai fighters defeated the renown fighters of other martial arts. The art became popular in India after Tony Jaa’s movie […]

Meitei is the master and promoter of Muay Thai– world’s ancient and deadliest form of martial art. Muay Thai, world’s ancient and deadliest form of combat art, was globally recognised during the twentieth century when the Muay Thai fighters defeated the renown fighters of other martial arts. The art became popular in India after Tony Jaa’s movie […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/01/meet-rakesh-meitei-the-only-muay-thai-martial-arts-master-from-india/

Deportation of 17 Bangladeshi immigrants from Assam postponed

The 17 were then taken back to a detention camp in Slichar, headquarters of the neighbouring Cachar district, more than 300 km away from Guwahati. Three of the 17 deportees are Hindus, believed to have been hounded out of Bangladesh. “The delay in deporting these people who illegally entered Assam over the past few years […]

The 17 were then taken back to a detention camp in Slichar, headquarters of the neighbouring Cachar district, more than 300 km away from Guwahati. Three of the 17 deportees are Hindus, believed to have been hounded out of Bangladesh. “The delay in deporting these people who illegally entered Assam over the past few years […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/01/deportation-of-17-bangladeshi-immigrants-from-assam-postponed/

Manipur indulges in the spirit of Gaan Ngai with joy and zeal – India Today

India TodayManipur indulges in the spirit of Gaan Ngai with joy and zealIndia TodayEven amidst tension in the entire state, Manipur is now gearing up to celebrate its greatest living festival. The celebration is the greatest living festival of the Zeli…


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Manipur indulges in the spirit of Gaan Ngai with joy and zeal
India Today
Even amidst tension in the entire state, Manipur is now gearing up to celebrate its greatest living festival. The celebration is the greatest living festival of the Zeliangrong people of Assam, Manipur and Nagaland. It is the festival (Ngai) of Gaan

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Manipur students ‘denied’ entry into Taj Mahal, ASI orders inquiry

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) on Monday ordered an inquiry after a group of students from Manipur were allegedly stopped from entering the Taj Mahal by CISF personnel. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) on Monday ordered an inquiry after a group of students from Manipur were allegedly stopped from entering the Taj Mahal […]

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) on Monday ordered an inquiry after a group of students from Manipur were allegedly stopped from entering the Taj Mahal by CISF personnel. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) on Monday ordered an inquiry after a group of students from Manipur were allegedly stopped from entering the Taj Mahal […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/01/manipur-students-denied-entry-into-taj-mahal-asi-orders-inquiry/