Day: January 29, 2017

Asian Games gold medallist boxer Dingko Singh battles cancer

New Delhi, Jan 29 :A tiny two-room apartment in Shahpur Jat locality, through which narrows lanes run, is where Dingko Singh, a former Asian Games gold medallist boxer, is recuperating after a life-saving operation. It’s almost a decade since the 1998 Bangkok Asiad winner retired but little did he know then that his biggest fight lay ahead of him —a battle with liver cancer.

New Delhi, Jan 29 :A tiny two-room apartment in Shahpur Jat locality, through which narrows lanes run, is where Dingko Singh, a former Asian Games gold medallist boxer, is recuperating after a life-saving operation. It’s almost a decade since the 1998 Bangkok Asiad winner retired but little did he know then that his biggest fight lay ahead of him —a battle with liver cancer.

Read more / Original news source: http://www.thesangaiexpress.com/asian-games-gold-medallist-boxer-dingko-singh-battles-cancer/

Two abducted workers killed in alleged cross firing

IMPHAL, Jan 29: Two workers out of three who were abducted by suspected KNF (N) cadres were killed in an alleged gunfight between the underground outfit and KNA cadres who came to rescue the workers.

IMPHAL, Jan 29: Two workers out of three who were abducted by suspected KNF (N) cadres were killed in an alleged gunfight between the underground outfit and KNA cadres who came to rescue the workers.

Read more / Original news source: http://www.thesangaiexpress.com/two-abducted-workers-killed-in-alleged-cross-firing/

Sarita outpunches Bedo in first pro-bout

IMPHAL, Jan 29 : Crowd favourite and Asian Games bronze medallist Laishram Sarita outboxed 59-pro bout veteran Zsofia Bedo of Hungary in her first professional outing at the Indoor stadium of Khuman Lampak sports complex today evening.

IMPHAL, Jan 29 : Crowd favourite and Asian Games bronze medallist Laishram Sarita outboxed 59-pro bout veteran Zsofia Bedo of Hungary in her first professional outing at the Indoor stadium of Khuman Lampak sports complex today evening.

Read more / Original news source: http://www.thesangaiexpress.com/sarita-outpunches-bedo-in-first-pro-bout/

Blockade blessing in disguise for Congress

The Asian Age
IMPHAL, Jan 29 : The ongoing “indefinite” economic blockade called by the United Naga Council (UNC) has not only given an edge to the ruling Congress party because of polarisation between the people of hills and the valley, but also helped three-time Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh in diverting focus of the electorate from anti-incumbency risks. The UNC is the umbrella group of Naga social organisations.

The Asian Age
IMPHAL, Jan 29 : The ongoing “indefinite” economic blockade called by the United Naga Council (UNC) has not only given an edge to the ruling Congress party because of polarisation between the people of hills and the valley, but also helped three-time Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh in diverting focus of the electorate from anti-incumbency risks. The UNC is the umbrella group of Naga social organisations.

Read more / Original news source: http://www.thesangaiexpress.com/blockade-blessing-in-disguise-for-congress/

2 UTLA men held for attacking chairman

CCpur, Jan 29: Exactly a week after the chairman of UTLA, an armed group under SoO, was attacked by armed men in front of his residence at Tollen village, the Churachandpur police have today arrested two UTLA cadres belonging to a rival faction who wer…

CCpur, Jan 29: Exactly a week after the chairman of UTLA, an armed group under SoO, was attacked by armed men in front of his residence at Tollen village, the Churachandpur police have today arrested two UTLA cadres belonging to a rival faction who were reportedly involved in the attack.

Read more / Original news source: http://www.thesangaiexpress.com/2-utla-men-held-for-attacking-chairman/

North East Film Festival gets underway in Pune

Pune, Jan 29 : Information and Broadcasting Ministry Secretary Ajay Mittal today said North East Film Festival (NEFF) ‘Fragrances from the North East’ is an unique window to films, food, culture and handicrafts diversity of the region.

Pune, Jan 29 : Information and Broadcasting Ministry Secretary Ajay Mittal today said North East Film Festival (NEFF) ‘Fragrances from the North East’ is an unique window to films, food, culture and handicrafts diversity of the region.

Read more / Original news source: http://www.thesangaiexpress.com/north-east-film-festival-gets-underway-in-pune/

Pulse Polio Immunisation prog begins

IMPHAL, Jan 29 : The Intensified Pulse Polio Immunisation programme began here in the State today under the aegis of the Social Welfare Services and State Health Society Manipur.

IMPHAL, Jan 29 : The Intensified Pulse Polio Immunisation programme began here in the State today under the aegis of the Social Welfare Services and State Health Society Manipur.

Read more / Original news source: http://www.thesangaiexpress.com/pulse-polio-immunisation-prog-begins/

National Integration camp begins

IMPHAL, Jan 29 : Nehru Yuva Kendra, Imphal West, kick started a five-day National integration camp at Kangshang, Khuman Lampak yesterday. The camp will be held till February 1.

IMPHAL, Jan 29 : Nehru Yuva Kendra, Imphal West, kick started a five-day National integration camp at Kangshang, Khuman Lampak yesterday. The camp will be held till February 1.

Read more / Original news source: http://www.thesangaiexpress.com/national-integration-camp-begins-2/

CEO calls meeting

IMPHAL, Jan 29 : The Chief Electoral Officer, Manipur, will conduct a meeting for political parties at Old Secretariat conference hall in connection with the ensuing State Assembly Election.

IMPHAL, Jan 29 : The Chief Electoral Officer, Manipur, will conduct a meeting for political parties at Old Secretariat conference hall in connection with the ensuing State Assembly Election.

Read more / Original news source: http://www.thesangaiexpress.com/ceo-calls-meeting/

STDCM urges

IMPHAL, Jan 29 : With the State Assembly elections drawing close, the Scheduled Tribe Demand Committee of Manipur (STDCM) has urged the people to question what the intending candidates feel about the demand for inclusion of Meitei/Meitei in the Schedul…

IMPHAL, Jan 29 : With the State Assembly elections drawing close, the Scheduled Tribe Demand Committee of Manipur (STDCM) has urged the people to question what the intending candidates feel about the demand for inclusion of Meitei/Meitei in the Schedule Tribe list.

Read more / Original news source: http://www.thesangaiexpress.com/stdcm-urges/

Khunung Eshei festival held

IMPHAL, Jan 29 : The Progressive Voluntary Organisation under the aegis of the Department of Art and Culture, Government of Manipur, organised a Khunung Eshei festival at Neinashang community hall at Tera Loukrakpam Leikai today.

IMPHAL, Jan 29 : The Progressive Voluntary Organisation under the aegis of the Department of Art and Culture, Government of Manipur, organised a Khunung Eshei festival at Neinashang community hall at Tera Loukrakpam Leikai today.

Read more / Original news source: http://www.thesangaiexpress.com/khunung-eshei-festival-held/

MMWO threatens to boycott Cong, BJP

IMPHAL, Jan 29 : The Manipur Muslim Welfare Organisation (MMWO) has threatened to boycott the Congress and BJP party in the ensuing State Assembly election if either take up measures to lift the ongoing economic blockade on National Highways imposed by…

IMPHAL, Jan 29 : The Manipur Muslim Welfare Organisation (MMWO) has threatened to boycott the Congress and BJP party in the ensuing State Assembly election if either take up measures to lift the ongoing economic blockade on National Highways imposed by the UNC.

Read more / Original news source: http://www.thesangaiexpress.com/mmwo-threatens-to-boycott-cong-bjp/

Poetry recitation programme

IMPHAL, Jan 29 : Manipuri Literary Society, Imphal, organised poetry recitation programme at Hindi Parishad today.

IMPHAL, Jan 29 : Manipuri Literary Society, Imphal, organised poetry recitation programme at Hindi Parishad today.

Read more / Original news source: http://www.thesangaiexpress.com/poetry-recitation-programme/

Convention held

IMPHAL, Jan 29 : All Manipur Government Higher Secondary Lecturers’ Welfare Association (AMGHSLWA) organised a convention at TG Higher Secondary School today, our correspondent reports.

IMPHAL, Jan 29 : All Manipur Government Higher Secondary Lecturers’ Welfare Association (AMGHSLWA) organised a convention at TG Higher Secondary School today, our correspondent reports.

Read more / Original news source: http://www.thesangaiexpress.com/convention-held-3/

ICHAM to inspect oil pumps

IMPHAL, Jan 29 : Information Centre for Hill Area Manipur (ICHAM) will take out a surprise visit to oil pumps tomorrow to ensure fair distribution of petroleum products to the public.

IMPHAL, Jan 29 : Information Centre for Hill Area Manipur (ICHAM) will take out a surprise visit to oil pumps tomorrow to ensure fair distribution of petroleum products to the public.

Read more / Original news source: http://www.thesangaiexpress.com/icham-to-inspect-oil-pumps/

Army recruitment rally to be held

IMPHAL, Jan 29: An Army recruitment rally will be held from March 5 to 17 at Bhagat stadium, Rangapahar (Dimapur) to enrol male candidates for Soldier General Duty of Naga/Kuki, hill tribes and Indian Gorkha into the Indian Army, conveyed a press release issued by PIB (Defence) The enrolment would only be for youth from […]

IMPHAL, Jan 29: An Army recruitment rally will be held from March 5 to 17 at Bhagat stadium, Rangapahar (Dimapur) to enrol male candidates for Soldier General Duty of Naga/Kuki, hill tribes and Indian Gorkha into the Indian Army, conveyed a press release issued by PIB (Defence) The enrolment would only be for youth from […]

Read more / Original news source: http://www.thesangaiexpress.com/army-recruitment-rally-to-be-held/

Job Openings at KEN

About the organisation: KEN is a non political and not for profit association of people of Manipur origin and their friends living in different parts of the world with varied professional backgrounds, experiences, skills and expertise. It was formally founded in Boston, USA, in 2014 titled as ‘Boston Convention’. However, the founders began their journey […]

About the organisation: KEN is a non political and not for profit association of people of Manipur origin and their friends living in different parts of the world with varied professional backgrounds, experiences, skills and expertise. It was formally founded in Boston, USA, in 2014 titled as ‘Boston Convention’. However, the founders began their journey […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/01/job-openings-at-ken/

2 kidnapped workers of Manipur dam project found dead – Morung Express

2 kidnapped workers of Manipur dam project found dead
Morung Express
Imphal, January 29 (IANS): Two of the three workers of the Maphou dam project in Manipur’s Senapati district who were kidnapped by unidentified armed Kuki cadres were found shot dead on Sunday while the third was rescued unharmed, the state police …

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2 kidnapped workers of Manipur dam project found dead
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Imphal, January 29 (IANS): Two of the three workers of the Maphou dam project in Manipur's Senapati district who were kidnapped by unidentified armed Kuki cadres were found shot dead on Sunday while the third was rescued unharmed, the state police …

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Two kidnapped workers of Manipur dam project found dead – Business Standard

Two kidnapped workers of Manipur dam project found deadBusiness StandardMHA holds Second round of tripartite talks with Govt. of Manipur, KNO and UPF of Manipur Petrol pumps shut in Manipur following highway blockade Manipur to develop sanctuary for it…

Two kidnapped workers of Manipur dam project found dead
Business Standard
MHA holds Second round of tripartite talks with Govt. of Manipur, KNO and UPF of Manipur Petrol pumps shut in Manipur following highway blockade Manipur to develop sanctuary for its polo ponies Two arrested for breaking ATM in Manipur Manipur …

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Manipur Election 2017: BJP leaves Muslim candidates for Assembly polls out in the cold – Firstpost

FirstpostManipur Election 2017: BJP leaves Muslim candidates for Assembly polls out in the coldFirstpostMuslims aspiring for BJP tickets in the upcoming Manipur Assembly elections have been left out in the cold. The BJP has given the go ahead to just 1…


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Manipur Election 2017: BJP leaves Muslim candidates for Assembly polls out in the cold
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Muslims aspiring for BJP tickets in the upcoming Manipur Assembly elections have been left out in the cold. The BJP has given the go ahead to just 1 of the 17 Muslim candidates who sought party tickets for five assembly seats in upcoming polls on 4 and …
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Muslim ticket aspirants of BJP in Manipur disappointedPress Trust of India

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