January 20, 2017 – Manipur News

PM wishes people of Manipur on Statehood Day. – Narendra Modi (press release) (blog)

PM wishes people of Manipur on Statehood Day.
Narendra Modi (press release) (blog)
PM wishes people of Manipur on Statehood Day. The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has wished the people of Manipur on their Statehood Day. “Greetings to the people of Manipur on their Statehood Day. I hope Manipur will remain blessed with joy and …

Narendra Modi (press release) (blog)

PM wishes people of Manipur on Statehood Day.
Narendra Modi (press release) (blog)
PM wishes people of Manipur on Statehood Day. The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has wished the people of Manipur on their Statehood Day. "Greetings to the people of Manipur on their Statehood Day. I hope Manipur will remain blessed with joy and …

Creation of districts – a big step towards disintegration of Manipur – The Sangai Express

Creation of districts – a big step towards disintegration of Manipur
The Sangai Express
Manipur is like tiny India with varied communities, colorful traditions and diverse tastes. Though there were tensions from time to time, the state had managed to hammer out solutions and so continue to exist as a harmonious colorful state. There had …

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Points on election manifesto for the 2017 election in Manipur – The Sangai Express

Points on election manifesto for the 2017 election in ManipurThe Sangai ExpressConsidering the proud history of Manipur as a Sovereign Kingdom for more than 2000 years, recognising the series of blunders the Government of India has committed against Ma…

Points on election manifesto for the 2017 election in Manipur
The Sangai Express
Considering the proud history of Manipur as a Sovereign Kingdom for more than 2000 years, recognising the series of blunders the Government of India has committed against Manipur during the last 69 years and recognising the various demands of the …

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Berlinale call for Manipur film – Times of India

Times of India

Berlinale call for Manipur film
Times of India
GUWAHATI: Manipuri filmmaker Haobam Paban Kumar’s debut feature film ‘Loktak Lairembee’ (‘Lady of the Lake’) has been selected for the Forum section of the 67th Berlin International Film Festival. This is the second Manipuri film to be selected for a …
Manipur film to be screened at Berlin film festE-Pao.net

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Times of India

Berlinale call for Manipur film
Times of India
GUWAHATI: Manipuri filmmaker Haobam Paban Kumar's debut feature film 'Loktak Lairembee' ('Lady of the Lake') has been selected for the Forum section of the 67th Berlin International Film Festival. This is the second Manipuri film to be selected for a …
Manipur film to be screened at Berlin film festE-Pao.net

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Ticket allotment issues likely to turn state BJP office into war field

Imphal, Jan 20: As opined by various political expert, BJP Manipur Pradesh office here in Imphal is likely to become a war field with aspirant candidates which had been denied party ticket now revolt. Officially, no announcement of candidate has been made at the time of filing this report, but report published on various newspapers […]

Imphal: BJP leader’s son sentenced to prison for homicide

Imphal Court on Friday sentenced N. Ajay Singh, son of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader N. Biren Singh, to five years in prison and levied Rs 50, 000 fine for a culpable homicide in a 2011 firing incident in which Irom Roger, 21, was killed. The court also directed Ajay Singh to pay a compensation […]

Truckers say no to NH2. Court seeks report on Manipur routes.

Khelen Thokchom Imphal, Jan. 20: Manipur High Court and the state government are pondering methods, including force, to open the Imphal-Dimapur highway but truck drivers are unwilling to resume services along the route fearing attacks by supporters of economic blockade. A full bench of the high court, comprising Chief Justice Rakesh Ranjan Prasad, Justice N. […]

Airlines asked to ferry life saving drugs to Manipur

Airlines operating flights to northeast have been asked to transport life saving drugs on a priority basis to Manipur, where an 80-day-old highway blockade has created havoc. New Delhi: The aviation regulator has asked all airlines to transport life saving drugs on a priority basis to the northeastern state of Manipur, where an 80-day-old highway […]

Arms smugglers, manufacturer held

Two women arms smugglers and an arms manufacturer have been apprehended by a combined team of Churachandpur district police and 25 Assam Rifles along six 9 mm pistols and tools used in making guns apart from busting two gun manufacturing units Source…

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‘Remove AR from Langthabal hill’

Langthabal Konung Protection Committee has threatened to take legal action if the State Government and the authorities concerned do not relocate the Assam Rifles camp which has been posted atop the historical monument site of Langthabal hill for quite …

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Training, rehearsal prog on EVM

A one day rehearsal and training programme on EVM and statutory items was conducted for the newly appointed presiding officers and polling officers of Tamenglong district for the upcoming 11 th Manipur Assembly election 2017 at Indoor Stadium in Tamenl…

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HC summons security top brasses

A full bench of the High Court of Manipur has directed Manipur Police DGP, CRPF DIG, IGAR S , GOC57 Mountain Division and BSF DIG Counter Insurgency Operation to appear before the Court at 10 Source The Sangai Express

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ICOP observes 288th Puya Mei Thaba day

The International Observation Committee on Puya Mei Thaba ICOP observed the 288th Puya Mei Thaba burning of ancient scriptures day at Kangla Uttra Shanglen today Source The Sangai Express

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Irom Roger case Court sentences Ajay to 5 years rigorous imprisonment

In a landmark judgement in the Irom Roger case, District and Sessions Judge Imphal West has sentenced Nongthombam Ajay, son of former Minister and BJP spokesperson N Biren to five years rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs 10 lakh Source The Sanga…

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Dr Nimaichand bats for PR

While stating that the people’s misery has only multiplied under the Congress rule of over 15 years, BJP Manipur Pradesh spokesman and former Minister Dr Nimaichand Luwang remarked that it would be better if President’s Rule is imposed in Manipur in pl…

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No official list yet

Even though the first list of candidates finalised by the BJP Central Election Committee who would fight the 11 th Manipur Legislative Assembly election has been published in the media, the party is yet to make an official announcement on the matter …

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Short film competition

In connection with the IIth State Assembly election, the office of the Chief Electoral Officer CEO will be organising a short film competition and a selfie video contest, conveyed a press release issued by Vivek Kumar Dewangan, Chief Electoral Office…

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UNC lays down riders

After the State Government has invited the United Naga Council UNC to a tripartite talk over the issue of economic blockade, the UNC has intimated their position to the Ministry of Home Affairs MHA Source The Sangai Express

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Surveillance teams for polls formed

Income Tax Department, North East Region has started monitoring influence of money in connection with the ensuing 11 th State Legislative Assembly election by forming surveillance team in each of the district Source The Sangai Express

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Outreach awareness prog on coldchain

A one day outreach awareness programme on cold chain was held for farmers and other stakeholders today at the Classic Hotel, Imphal organized by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industries in association with the National Centre for Cold Chain Developme…

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