Kinship and marriage among the Zeliangrong

Budha Kamei From previous issue Forms of marriage: Monogamy, the union of one man and one woman, is the widely accepted form of marriage in Zeliangrong society. Polygamy though not prohibited, is a very rare case and concubinage is not at all, tolerated.12 Polyandry is totally absent. Child marriage is not existed and adult marriage […]

Budha Kamei From previous issue Forms of marriage: Monogamy, the union of one man and one woman, is the widely accepted form of marriage in Zeliangrong society. Polygamy though not prohibited, is a very rare case and concubinage is not at all, tolerated.12 Polyandry is totally absent. Child marriage is not existed and adult marriage […]

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CM goes on the offensive against BJP UNC is mouthpiece of IM : Ibobi

IMPHAL, Jan 24: Chief Minister Okram Ibobi has categorically stated that the United Naga Council is a mouthpiece of the NSCN-IM which is under a dialogue process with the Government of India. Addressing a press conference at the conference hall of the CM Secretariat this afternoon, Ibobi stated that he met Union Home Minister Rajnath […]

IMPHAL, Jan 24: Chief Minister Okram Ibobi has categorically stated that the United Naga Council is a mouthpiece of the NSCN-IM which is under a dialogue process with the Government of India. Addressing a press conference at the conference hall of the CM Secretariat this afternoon, Ibobi stated that he met Union Home Minister Rajnath […]

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Does Manipur want another spell of Cong rule ? The all important poser

Does Manipur want another spell of Congress rule or will it go for a change come voting day on March 4 and March 8. Tough to say but it is important to question whether such a thing as anti- incumbency will have a say on how the voters behave or not. This question is interesting […]

Does Manipur want another spell of Congress rule or will it go for a change come voting day on March 4 and March 8. Tough to say but it is important to question whether such a thing as anti- incumbency will have a say on how the voters behave or not. This question is interesting […]

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Scientists create a new organism using synthetic DNA, paving the way for artificial life forms

“It suggests all of life’s processes can be subject to manipulation.” Scientists have engineered the first ever organism with synthetic DNA by expanding its genetic code, paving the way for creation of new and artificial life forms. Scientists at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) bred E. coli microbes with an expanded, six-letter genetic code – […]

“It suggests all of life’s processes can be subject to manipulation.” Scientists have engineered the first ever organism with synthetic DNA by expanding its genetic code, paving the way for creation of new and artificial life forms. Scientists at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) bred E. coli microbes with an expanded, six-letter genetic code – […]

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Assam: Attack on AR Convoy was ‘Joint Operation’ of 7 NE rebels, terms attack as ‘Operation Barak’

The attack on Assam Rifles Convoy on Sunday morning was a joint military operation of militant outfits operating in the region  — Operation Barak, claimed ULFA-I. The operation – which the statement mentioned as “Operation Barak” – was carried out jointly by cadres of the ULFA and CorCom (a platform of six Manipuri insurgent groups), […]

The attack on Assam Rifles Convoy on Sunday morning was a joint military operation of militant outfits operating in the region  — Operation Barak, claimed ULFA-I. The operation – which the statement mentioned as “Operation Barak” – was carried out jointly by cadres of the ULFA and CorCom (a platform of six Manipuri insurgent groups), […]

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Meet the 15-Year-Old ‘Mizo Messi’ Who Just Made It to Germany’s Famed Bundesliga Football League

The northeastern state of Mizoram has, for long, been a breeding ground for football players. The state came into the spotlight after the state team clinched the national championship in 2014. Now, 15-year-old Lalchungnunga, a football player from the state, has been chosen to train at Germany’s prestigious football league, Bundesliga, for six years. One […]

The northeastern state of Mizoram has, for long, been a breeding ground for football players. The state came into the spotlight after the state team clinched the national championship in 2014. Now, 15-year-old Lalchungnunga, a football player from the state, has been chosen to train at Germany’s prestigious football league, Bundesliga, for six years. One […]

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Two Congress MLAs quit to join BJP in Manipur; BJP list has 31 candidates

GUWAHATI: Exodus from ruling Congress continues in poll-bound Manipur, with two more party MLAs, Nimcha Kipgen and V Valte, quitting. The two are likely to join BJP. With the resignation, the strength of Congress has gone down to 45 seats in the 60-member House. Last year, three veteran Congress heavyweights N Biren, Y Erabot and […]

GUWAHATI: Exodus from ruling Congress continues in poll-bound Manipur, with two more party MLAs, Nimcha Kipgen and V Valte, quitting. The two are likely to join BJP. With the resignation, the strength of Congress has gone down to 45 seats in the 60-member House. Last year, three veteran Congress heavyweights N Biren, Y Erabot and […]

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Militants target goods-laden convoy in Manipur

GUWAHATI: Suspected militants fired at a convoy of goods-laden trucks and oil tankers in Manipur’s newly-created Noney district on Tuesday. No casualty was reported, the police said. The militants had briefly fired from a hilltop in a forested area when the convoy of 300 vehicles was headed to Manipur capital Imphal from southern Assam’s Silchar […]

GUWAHATI: Suspected militants fired at a convoy of goods-laden trucks and oil tankers in Manipur’s newly-created Noney district on Tuesday. No casualty was reported, the police said. The militants had briefly fired from a hilltop in a forested area when the convoy of 300 vehicles was headed to Manipur capital Imphal from southern Assam’s Silchar […]

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Tinsukia ambush: Rebels killed were from Manipur, says police

Saikia, who has been camping in Tinsukia since Sunday, also told The Indian Express that this was the first time that any cadre of a Manipuri outfit has been killed. The two militants who were killed in retaliation by security forces near Jagun in Tinsukia district after the Sunday morning ambush are believed to be […]

Saikia, who has been camping in Tinsukia since Sunday, also told The Indian Express that this was the first time that any cadre of a Manipuri outfit has been killed. The two militants who were killed in retaliation by security forces near Jagun in Tinsukia district after the Sunday morning ambush are believed to be […]

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NE students’ body wants Centre to initiate talks on Manipur impasse – The Shillong Times


Financial Express

NE students’ body wants Centre to initiate talks on Manipur impasse
The Shillong Times
MANIPUR: The North East Students’ Organisation (NESO) representing eight major students’ groups of the North East held an emergency meeting on Tuesday in Guwahati to discuss the deteriorating situation in Manipur vis-à-vis the creation of seven new …
NESO asks Centre to intervene in solving Manipur crisisBusiness Standard
NESO raises voice against citizenship to Hindu migrantsAssam Tribune

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Financial Express

NE students' body wants Centre to initiate talks on Manipur impasse
The Shillong Times
MANIPUR: The North East Students' Organisation (NESO) representing eight major students' groups of the North East held an emergency meeting on Tuesday in Guwahati to discuss the deteriorating situation in Manipur vis-à-vis the creation of seven new …
NESO asks Centre to intervene in solving Manipur crisisBusiness Standard
NESO raises voice against citizenship to Hindu migrantsAssam Tribune

all 8 news articles »

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Court frames charge against former RIMS Director

Maibam Manojkumar, Special Judge Prevention of Corruption Imphal West today framed charge against Dr S Sekharjit, former RIMS Director and four others regarding a charge sheet filed against them by Central Bureau of Investigation, Anti Corruption Bur…

Maibam Manojkumar, Special Judge Prevention of Corruption Imphal West today framed charge against Dr S Sekharjit, former RIMS Director and four others regarding a charge sheet filed against them by Central Bureau of Investigation, Anti Corruption Bureau CBI ACB in connection with the alleged financial irregularities during purchase of dental chairs Source The Sangai Express

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Tensions flare as supporters storm residence of another candidate

Tensions flared today as the supporters of a candidate stormed the residence of another intending candidate at Samurou under Wangoi A C, Imphal West Source The Sangai Express

Tensions flared today as the supporters of a candidate stormed the residence of another intending candidate at Samurou under Wangoi A C, Imphal West Source The Sangai Express

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NESO discusses State situation

The North East Students’ Organisation NESO , an apex body of eight students’ groups of the North East region held an emergency meeting today at Guwahati with regard to the deteriorating situation in Manipur following the creation of seven new district…

The North East Students’ Organisation NESO , an apex body of eight students’ groups of the North East region held an emergency meeting today at Guwahati with regard to the deteriorating situation in Manipur following the creation of seven new districts and the imposition of indefinite economic blockade since November 1 Source The Sangai Express

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Court frames charge against former RIMS Director

Maibam Manojkumar, Special Judge Prevention of Corruption Imphal West today framed charge against Dr S Sekharjit, former RIMS Director and four others regarding a charge sheet filed against them by Central Bureau of Investigation, Anti Corruption Bur…

Maibam Manojkumar, Special Judge Prevention of Corruption Imphal West today framed charge against Dr S Sekharjit, former RIMS Director and four others regarding a charge sheet filed against them by Central Bureau of Investigation, Anti Corruption Bureau CBI ACB in connection with the alleged financial irregularities during purchase of dental chairs Source The Sangai Express

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Villagers demand action

The people of Sejang Theose village and Bongmol Tampak village of Khengjoy Block, Chandel district have threatened to seek judicial aid if the concerned contractor and agencies fail to finish construction of the 10 kilometre road connecting BRTF road t…

The people of Sejang Theose village and Bongmol Tampak village of Khengjoy Block, Chandel district have threatened to seek judicial aid if the concerned contractor and agencies fail to finish construction of the 10 kilometre road connecting BRTF road to Malchom Source The Sangai Express

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Mayang Imphal CSOs appeal

Civil society associations based at Mayang Imphal have today warned to boycott politicians if the daily gun shots in Mayang Imphal Begun and surrounding areas do not stop immediately Source The Sangai Express

Civil society associations based at Mayang Imphal have today warned to boycott politicians if the daily gun shots in Mayang Imphal Begun and surrounding areas do not stop immediately Source The Sangai Express

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UG cadre arrested

A team of Imphal West police commando arrested four persons working for NSCN IM during frisking at Khongsang bazar along NH 37 on January 21 at 1 Source The Sangai Express

A team of Imphal West police commando arrested four persons working for NSCN IM during frisking at Khongsang bazar along NH 37 on January 21 at 1 Source The Sangai Express

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Army chief Rawat briefed on NorthEast security situation on his maiden visit

On his maiden visit to Eastern Command as Army chief on Tuesday, General Bipin Rawat visited the headquarters of the strategic IV Corps in Assam’s Tezpur where he was briefed on the security situation in the Corps, both from external and internal sec…

On his maiden visit to Eastern Command as Army chief on Tuesday, General Bipin Rawat visited the headquarters of the strategic IV Corps in Assam’s Tezpur where he was briefed on the security situation in the Corps, both from external and internal security point of view, by Corps commander Lt Gen AS Bedi Source The Sangai Express

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Election campaign gaining momentum

As BJP has officially declared its first list of candidates for the upcoming Assembly election, intending candidates from Moirang AC have started campaigning strongly for their respective party, reports our correspondent Source The Sangai Express

As BJP has officially declared its first list of candidates for the upcoming Assembly election, intending candidates from Moirang AC have started campaigning strongly for their respective party, reports our correspondent Source The Sangai Express

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Convention on politics of blockade held

Ethno Heritage Council HERICOUN and League of Indigenous Peoples’ Upliftment LIPUL organised a people’s convention under the theme ‘People and Election Politicisation of Economic Blockade as a part of the Election Campaign Culture’ at GM Hall toda…

Ethno Heritage Council HERICOUN and League of Indigenous Peoples’ Upliftment LIPUL organised a people’s convention under the theme ‘People and Election Politicisation of Economic Blockade as a part of the Election Campaign Culture’ at GM Hall today Source The Sangai Express

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