PRJA awaits EC nod on party symbol

IMPHAL, Feb 2 (PTI): The newly-floated Peoples’ Resurgence and Justice Alliance (PRJA) of rights activist Irom Sharmila, who ended her 16-year-long fasting agitation on August 9 last year, has moved the Election Commission of India for granting the PRJA image of ‘whistle’ as the party symbol.

IMPHAL, Feb 2 (PTI): The newly-floated Peoples’ Resurgence and Justice Alliance (PRJA) of rights activist Irom Sharmila, who ended her 16-year-long fasting agitation on August 9 last year, has moved the Election Commission of India for granting the PRJA image of ‘whistle’ as the party symbol.

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Liquor worth Rs 1 lakh disposed

CCpur, Feb 2: Illicit liquor both local and IMFL, worth nearly Rs 1 lakh, was disposed today by Churachandpur police and the Excise Department.

CCpur, Feb 2: Illicit liquor both local and IMFL, worth nearly Rs 1 lakh, was disposed today by Churachandpur police and the Excise Department.

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Training on role of cops in polls held

IMPHAL, Feb 2: A one day training cum lecture programme on the role of police personnel for conducting free and fair election in Imphal East district was held at the conference hall of Imphal East District Police Headquarters today morning.

IMPHAL, Feb 2: A one day training cum lecture programme on the role of police personnel for conducting free and fair election in Imphal East district was held at the conference hall of Imphal East District Police Headquarters today morning.

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No pol advts in print media on Feb 3, 4 : EC

NEW DELHI, Feb 2 : The Election Commission of India on Thursday directed that no political party, candidate, organisation or any person will publish any advertisement in print media on 3 and 4 February unless contents of the advertisement proposed to b…

NEW DELHI, Feb 2 : The Election Commission of India on Thursday directed that no political party, candidate, organisation or any person will publish any advertisement in print media on 3 and 4 February unless contents of the advertisement proposed to be published have been pre-certified by the political parties and candidates from the Media Certification and Monitoring Committee (MCMC).

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Focus only on possible positive outcome : UCM

IMPHAL, Feb 2: Categorically stating that the Government should know the people are prepared to meet any eventuality rather than find a solution which is unacceptable, the United Committee Manipur (UCM) has urged both the State Government and the Cent…

IMPHAL, Feb 2: Categorically stating that the Government should know the people are prepared to meet any eventuality rather than find a solution which is unacceptable, the United Committee Manipur (UCM) has urged both the State Government and the Central Government to focus only on possible positive outcome to end the current crisis of economic blockade at the tripartite meeting scheduled tomorrow.

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Granted bail

Chief Judicial Magistrate Imphal West has granted bail to KK Nganba after furnishing PR Bond of Rs 30000 with surety like amount today as the Investigation Officer has not submitted chargesheet or FF before the Court.

Chief Judicial Magistrate Imphal West has granted bail to KK Nganba after furnishing PR Bond of Rs 30000 with surety like amount today as the Investigation Officer has not submitted chargesheet or FF before the Court.

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Pushing Jyotin out from the Congress Backing better prospects

Let it be clear. It was not Jyotin Waikhom who chose to leave the Congress, but the party which literally sealed the door on him in admitting Kh Joykisan into the Congress sometime back. The same is the case with Sagolshem Achouba, the man who has been…

Let it be clear. It was not Jyotin Waikhom who chose to leave the Congress, but the party which literally sealed the door on him in admitting Kh Joykisan into the Congress sometime back. The same is the case with Sagolshem Achouba, the man who has been contesting from Wangoi Assembly Constituency as a Congress candidate in the past elections. Here the script runs the same with Achouba quitting the Congress, after the party admitted sitting MLA O Lukhoi.

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The last educated man from South – The controversy monger

Seems like the Governor of Meghalaya in the flesh and blood of Mr V Shanmuganathan (now resigned) is a guy at the wrong time and place.

Seems like the Governor of Meghalaya in the flesh and blood of Mr V Shanmuganathan (now resigned) is a guy at the wrong time and place.

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‘Rule of Law’ necessary for free and fair Manipur polls: TMC – The Sangai Express

‘Rule of Law’ necessary for free and fair Manipur polls: TMC
The Sangai Express
Imphal, Feb 2 :Concerned over the law and order situation in poll-bound Manipur, Manipur Pradesh Trinamool Congress Committee has said that establishment of “Rule of law” is the foremost necessity for holding free and fair elections scheduled on March

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'Rule of Law' necessary for free and fair Manipur polls: TMC
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Imphal, Feb 2 :Concerned over the law and order situation in poll-bound Manipur, Manipur Pradesh Trinamool Congress Committee has said that establishment of “Rule of law” is the foremost necessity for holding free and fair elections scheduled on March

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Manipur: 3 women hurt in pre-poll violence – Morung Express

Manipur: 3 women hurt in pre-poll violenceMorung ExpressManipur: 3 women hurt in pre-poll violence. February 2, 2017. Newmai News Network Imphal | February 2. At least three women were injured when police fired tear gas shells in their attempt to contr…

Manipur: 3 women hurt in pre-poll violence
Morung Express
Manipur: 3 women hurt in pre-poll violence. February 2, 2017. Newmai News Network Imphal | February 2. At least three women were injured when police fired tear gas shells in their attempt to control clashes between supporters of two aspiring candidates

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Violence in Nagaland: Protesters attack government offices in Kohima

KOHIMA: Violence erupted in the Nagaland capital on Thursday with those opposed to the ongoing elections to urban local bodies (ULB) vandalising the state election commission and deputy commissioner’s office and setting on fire the Kohima Municipal Council building. The Regional Transport Office and that of the Excise Department were also set ablaze by violent […]

KOHIMA: Violence erupted in the Nagaland capital on Thursday with those opposed to the ongoing elections to urban local bodies (ULB) vandalising the state election commission and deputy commissioner’s office and setting on fire the Kohima Municipal Council building. The Regional Transport Office and that of the Excise Department were also set ablaze by violent […]

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Manipur blockade: Centre to hold dialogue with United Naga Council and Manipur government representatives – Times of India

The WireManipur blockade: Centre to hold dialogue with United Naga Council and Manipur government representativesTimes of IndiaNEW DELHI: The Centre will hold a tripartite dialogue with rebel Naga group United Naga Council (UNC) and Manipur government …


The Wire

Manipur blockade: Centre to hold dialogue with United Naga Council and Manipur government representatives
Times of India
NEW DELHI: The Centre will hold a tripartite dialogue with rebel Naga group United Naga Council (UNC) and Manipur government brass here on Friday to explore ways to end the nearly three-month-old economic blockade of National Highway-2 in Manipur.
NE Dispatch: Manipur Awaits Tripartite Talks; Second World War Bombs Found in NagalandThe Wire
Manipur blockade: MHA convenes meeting tomorrowEconomic Times
Centre, Manipur govt, UNC to hold tripartite talks todayNagaland Post
Firstpost –Business Standard –Calcutta Telegraph
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Manipur Election issues: The ascent of Manipur’s women and their descent into drugs – Firstpost


Firstpost

Manipur Election issues: The ascent of Manipur’s women and their descent into drugs
Firstpost
A girl child born in Manipur is more likely to not be killed at birth; more likely to be educated; more likely to be working as an adult; more likely to survive childbirth and more likely to not be the victim of crime than in most Indian states, as the


Firstpost

Manipur Election issues: The ascent of Manipur's women and their descent into drugs
Firstpost
A girl child born in Manipur is more likely to not be killed at birth; more likely to be educated; more likely to be working as an adult; more likely to survive childbirth and more likely to not be the victim of crime than in most Indian states, as the

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Manipur blockade: MHA convenes meeting tomorrow – Economic Times


Economic Times

Manipur blockade: MHA convenes meeting tomorrow
Economic Times
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh had twice written to Manipur Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh to ensure reopening of the National Highway while Rijiju had personally visited Imphal recently to convey the Centre’s concern over state government’s failure
Manipur blockade: Centre to hold dialogue with United Naga Council and Manipur government representativesTimes of India
Manipur High Court warns government officials over economic blockadeFirstpost
Manipur Govt., UNC to leave for tripartite talks in DelhiBusiness Standard
Nagaland Post –Calcutta Telegraph –The Indian Express
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Manipur blockade: MHA convenes meeting tomorrow
Economic Times
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh had twice written to Manipur Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh to ensure reopening of the National Highway while Rijiju had personally visited Imphal recently to convey the Centre's concern over state government's failure
Manipur blockade: Centre to hold dialogue with United Naga Council and Manipur government representativesTimes of India
Manipur High Court warns government officials over economic blockadeFirstpost
Manipur Govt., UNC to leave for tripartite talks in DelhiBusiness Standard
Nagaland Post –Calcutta Telegraph –The Indian Express
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Mizoram Chief Minister Lal Thanhawla Writes a letter to Rajnath Singh, Urges to Implement Bezbaruah Committee Recommendations

2 February 2017, New Delhi – Chief Minister of Mizoram, Shri Lal Thanhawla has written a letter to the Union Minister of Home Affairs Shri Rajnath Singh seeking immediate steps to address cases of rape, sexual violence and racial discrimination against people of Northeast on January 24, 2017. Urging the central government to implement Bezbaruah […]

2 February 2017, New Delhi – Chief Minister of Mizoram, Shri Lal Thanhawla has written a letter to the Union Minister of Home Affairs Shri Rajnath Singh seeking immediate steps to address cases of rape, sexual violence and racial discrimination against people of Northeast on January 24, 2017. Urging the central government to implement Bezbaruah […]

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Irom Sharmila’s PRJA awaits Election Commission nod for ‘whistle’ as party symbol – Times of India


Times of India

Irom Sharmila’s PRJA awaits Election Commission nod for ‘whistle’ as party symbol
Times of India
IMPHAL: The newly-floated Peoples’ Resurgence and Justice Alliance (PRJA) of rights activist Irom Sharmila, who ended her 16-year-long fasting agitation on August 9 last year, has moved the Election Commission of India for granting the PRJA image of …

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Times of India

Irom Sharmila's PRJA awaits Election Commission nod for 'whistle' as party symbol
Times of India
IMPHAL: The newly-floated Peoples' Resurgence and Justice Alliance (PRJA) of rights activist Irom Sharmila, who ended her 16-year-long fasting agitation on August 9 last year, has moved the Election Commission of India for granting the PRJA image of …

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Tripartite talk: an unfair game

Finally the Ministry of Home Affairs of the Union government has initiated tripartite talk between the Govt. of Manipur, UNC and the Union Govt. of India to find a solution to the ongoing crisis in the state. But to those who have been following the ongoing conflict between the UNC and the State Government, it […]

Finally the Ministry of Home Affairs of the Union government has initiated tripartite talk between the Govt. of Manipur, UNC and the Union Govt. of India to find a solution to the ongoing crisis in the state. But to those who have been following the ongoing conflict between the UNC and the State Government, it […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/02/tripartite-talk-an-unfair-game/

Manipur Election 2017: Here’s a quick guide to the state polls – Firstpost


Firstpost

Manipur Election 2017: Here’s a quick guide to the state polls
Firstpost
While Manipur has been a Congress stronghold for over a decade, thanks to the leadership of Ibobi, a savvy political operator, the BJP has been upbeat about its chances, buoyed undoubtedly by its success in last year’s Assam elections. All eyes are


Firstpost

Manipur Election 2017: Here's a quick guide to the state polls
Firstpost
While Manipur has been a Congress stronghold for over a decade, thanks to the leadership of Ibobi, a savvy political operator, the BJP has been upbeat about its chances, buoyed undoubtedly by its success in last year's Assam elections. All eyes are

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Manipur Election 2017: Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh is the quintessential survivor – Firstpost


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Manipur Election 2017: Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh is the quintessential survivor
Firstpost
Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh is a canny political operator whose reign has been marked by insurgency and turmoil. Running for his fourth consecutive term, Singh has been ruling the state since 2002, a feat made especially impressive …
Manipur Polls: Congress to release list of candidate on February 3Morung Express
Manipur Assembly Elections 2017: `BJP will win comfortably`Zee News
‘Rule of Law’ Necessary for Free and Fair Manipur Polls, Says TMCThe Quint

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Manipur Election 2017: Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh is the quintessential survivor
Firstpost
Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh is a canny political operator whose reign has been marked by insurgency and turmoil. Running for his fourth consecutive term, Singh has been ruling the state since 2002, a feat made especially impressive …
Manipur Polls: Congress to release list of candidate on February 3Morung Express
Manipur Assembly Elections 2017: `BJP will win comfortably`Zee News
'Rule of Law' Necessary for Free and Fair Manipur Polls, Says TMCThe Quint

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Manipur Election 2017: Meitei Muslims hold a political weight that politicians can’t ignore – Firstpost


Firstpost

Manipur Election 2017: Meitei Muslims hold a political weight that politicians can’t ignore
Firstpost
Manipur is a microcosm of India, inhabited by numerous ethnic communities professing various religions. Hinduism is the majority religion in the state followed by Christianity and Islam which forms the third largest religious community constituting 8.4

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Manipur Election 2017: Meitei Muslims hold a political weight that politicians can't ignore
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Manipur is a microcosm of India, inhabited by numerous ethnic communities professing various religions. Hinduism is the majority religion in the state followed by Christianity and Islam which forms the third largest religious community constituting 8.4

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