Day: August 23, 2017

51st Asian Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championships Laitonjam Rishikanta grabs top spot against all odds

Imphal, Aug 23: Laitonjam Rishikanta won the first prize in the junior 70+kg category while Gopu Srinivas (of Telangana), another Indian won the third prize in this category at the ongoing 51st Asian Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Champion-ships in S…

Imphal, Aug 23: Laitonjam Rishikanta won the first prize in the junior 70+kg category while Gopu Srinivas (of Telangana), another Indian won the third prize in this category at the ongoing 51st Asian Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Champion-ships in Seoul, South Korea.

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UG cadre arrested

KAKCHING, Aug 23: A combined team of Kakching district police and a column of 39 Assam Rifles, arrested one self styled sergeant of PLA during frisking and checking at Serou bazar area under Serou police station, Kakching district, yesterday.
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KAKCHING, Aug 23: A combined team of Kakching district police and a column of 39 Assam Rifles, arrested one self styled sergeant of PLA during frisking and checking at Serou bazar area under Serou police station, Kakching district, yesterday.

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One arrested

IMPHAL, Aug 23: A combined team of Thoubal commando unit and a column of 6 Assam Rifles arrested one KCP (Poirei) member allegedly involved in the firing at Ningthibi Restaurant, Khurai Angom, on February 19 last year.
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IMPHAL, Aug 23: A combined team of Thoubal commando unit and a column of 6 Assam Rifles arrested one KCP (Poirei) member allegedly involved in the firing at Ningthibi Restaurant, Khurai Angom, on February 19 last year.

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Tobacco products worth around Rs 1.5 crore seized

IMPHAL, Aug 23: A team of Imphal West district police, under the command of Imphal West Additional SP (Law and Order) Priyadarshini Laishram and led by Imphal West SDPO, A Ghanashyam Sharma, seized a truck load of tobacco products , worth around Rs 1.5…

IMPHAL, Aug 23: A team of Imphal West district police, under the command of Imphal West Additional SP (Law and Order) Priyadarshini Laishram and led by Imphal West SDPO, A Ghanashyam Sharma, seized a truck load of tobacco products , worth around Rs 1.5 crore, which were being unloaded at a godown in Mongsangei Mayai Leikai, under Singjamei police station at around 7.10 pm today.

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Mid-Day Meal Scheme runs into rough water Funds withheld, Headmasters land in tight spot

IMPHAL, Aug 23: Headmasters of many schools are now caught in a tight spot as the Government has not been releasing funds for its flagship programme of Mid-Day Meal for the last eight months.
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IMPHAL, Aug 23: Headmasters of many schools are now caught in a tight spot as the Government has not been releasing funds for its flagship programme of Mid-Day Meal for the last eight months.

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State funeral, memorial service today at MBC

IMPHAL, Aug 23: A State Funeral for former Chief Minister Rishang Keishing will be held on August 24 (Thursday) at Manipur Baptist Convention Church, Chingmeirong at 10.30 am, as per an order issued by the State Govt.
Meanwhile, MBC Centre Church, Imph…

IMPHAL, Aug 23: A State Funeral for former Chief Minister Rishang Keishing will be held on August 24 (Thursday) at Manipur Baptist Convention Church, Chingmeirong at 10.30 am, as per an order issued by the State Govt.
Meanwhile, MBC Centre Church, Imphal will hold memorial service of former CM Rishang Keishing at the Church premises on August 24 (Thursday) at 8 am. Pastor of MBC CC Rev L Simon Raomai has invited all concerned to take part in paying tributes to the departed leader.
Rishang Keishing passed away last night at 8.30 at RIMS due to multiple organ failure.

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Cops recover huge cache of arms, ammos

IMPHAL, Aug 23: A combined team of Bishnupur police and 42 Assam Rifles recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition, which were kept buried beneath the ground, from Lukhumbi village area in Churachandpur district today evening.
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IMPHAL, Aug 23: A combined team of Bishnupur police and 42 Assam Rifles recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition, which were kept buried beneath the ground, from Lukhumbi village area in Churachandpur district today evening.

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Najma welcomes SC decision on Triple Talaq

Imphal, Aug 23 (PTI) :Manipur Governor Najma Heptulla has welcomed the Supreme Court judgement on Triple Talaq saying it will provide Muslim women security.
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Imphal, Aug 23 (PTI) :Manipur Governor Najma Heptulla has welcomed the Supreme Court judgement on Triple Talaq saying it will provide Muslim women security.

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Mosquito nets disinfected

Thoubal: Following the recent joint initiative of disinfecting mosquito nets by United progressive Club, Wangjing Laikon and ASHAs, the left out mosquito nets of the area were sterilised at the residence of one Athokpam Manishang yesterday.
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Thoubal: Following the recent joint initiative of disinfecting mosquito nets by United progressive Club, Wangjing Laikon and ASHAs, the left out mosquito nets of the area were sterilised at the residence of one Athokpam Manishang yesterday.

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Police-community liason meeting conducted, garbage piling inspected

TENGNOUPAL, Aug 23 :A police-community liaison meeting was held today at the police guest house of Moreh where many community leaders of Moreh took part in the meeting.
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TENGNOUPAL, Aug 23 :A police-community liaison meeting was held today at the police guest house of Moreh where many community leaders of Moreh took part in the meeting.

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Four days career guidance for Mao students held

SENAPATI, Aug 23 : A four day orientation cum career counselling programme was organised by Innovation and Empowerment of Education in collaboration with Mao Students Union (MSU) and Mao Area Private Schools Association at various areas namely Punaname…

SENAPATI, Aug 23 : A four day orientation cum career counselling programme was organised by Innovation and Empowerment of Education in collaboration with Mao Students Union (MSU) and Mao Area Private Schools Association at various areas namely Punanamei, Tadubi, Mao Gate and Makhan for class X, XI, XII and college students.

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Screening camp for Hepatitis for Classic Group of Hotels concludes

IMPHAL, Aug 23: The month-long awareness cum screening camp for Hep-B and Hep-C along with HBV vaccination for the staff of Classic Group of Hotels concluded today at Sendra Park and Resort, Sendra.
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IMPHAL, Aug 23: The month-long awareness cum screening camp for Hep-B and Hep-C along with HBV vaccination for the staff of Classic Group of Hotels concluded today at Sendra Park and Resort, Sendra.

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MU pays last tribute to Rishang Keishing

IMPHAL, Aug 23: Teachers, students, research scholars and non-teaching staff members of Manipur University paid last tribute to the former Chief Minister Rishang Keishing who passed away yesterday at 8 pm due to an illness.
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IMPHAL, Aug 23: Teachers, students, research scholars and non-teaching staff members of Manipur University paid last tribute to the former Chief Minister Rishang Keishing who passed away yesterday at 8 pm due to an illness.

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Zeliang calls for early solution to Naga issue

DIMAPUR, Aug 23: Nagaland Chief Minister TR Zeliang said that “Naga solution should come at the earliest possible date so that every Naga can live with permanent peace in our land.” The Chief Minister of Nagaland said this while interacting wit the Naga Hoho today in Kohima.

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DIMAPUR, Aug 23: Nagaland Chief Minister TR Zeliang said that “Naga solution should come at the earliest possible date so that every Naga can live with permanent peace in our land.” The Chief Minister of Nagaland said this while interacting wit the Naga Hoho today in Kohima.

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Fund misappropriation slur on Pradhan

IMPHAL, Aug 23: Alleging misappropriation of fund by Pradhan of Khurkhul Gram Panchayat in the name of implementing development works, residents of the Gram Panchayat urged the concerned authority to take appropriate action against the Pradhan for his …

IMPHAL, Aug 23: Alleging misappropriation of fund by Pradhan of Khurkhul Gram Panchayat in the name of implementing development works, residents of the Gram Panchayat urged the concerned authority to take appropriate action against the Pradhan for his misconduct.

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Liquor seized

IMPHAL, Aug 23: A team of police led by OC Lilong police station, Md Riyajuddin Shah assisted by youth club members and women folks conducted an anti-drug drive at Arapti Maning Leikai, Thoubal district today around 11.30 am leading to the arrest of fo…

IMPHAL, Aug 23: A team of police led by OC Lilong police station, Md Riyajuddin Shah assisted by youth club members and women folks conducted an anti-drug drive at Arapti Maning Leikai, Thoubal district today around 11.30 am leading to the arrest of four alcohol sellers, said a police source. They have been identified as Yumnam Muhen (41), Yumkhaibam Rajen (36), Soibam Premjit (40) and Hijam Ajit (24) all from Arapti Maning Leikai.
A total of 57 litres of local made liquor were seized from their possession.
Later, the four individuals were released after giving them a warning, the source added.

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Relief aid distributed

IMPHAL, Aug 23: Bharat Vikash Parishad (BVP) with help from a Mumbai based NGO, Samast Mahajan, distributed relief materials to the flood affected people living in the surrounding area of Loktak lake.
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IMPHAL, Aug 23: Bharat Vikash Parishad (BVP) with help from a Mumbai based NGO, Samast Mahajan, distributed relief materials to the flood affected people living in the surrounding area of Loktak lake.

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Sit-in-protest staged

IMPHAL, Aug 23: Demanding revocation of the gazette notification excluding Scheduled Caste from the reservation of seats in respect to Phayeng Gram Panchayat under Sekmai AC for the upcoming State Panchayat Election to be held on October 7, Koutruk Apu…

IMPHAL, Aug 23: Demanding revocation of the gazette notification excluding Scheduled Caste from the reservation of seats in respect to Phayeng Gram Panchayat under Sekmai AC for the upcoming State Panchayat Election to be held on October 7, Koutruk Apunba Nupi Lup and Koutruk Youth Development Club jointly staged a sit-in-protest at Koutruk meira shang today.
According to the protestors, the gazette notification is against the Panchayati Raj Act, 1994.

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ZUF condoles demise of member

IMPHAL, Aug 23: The Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) has expressed shock at the untimely demise of its core member Phenry Alfred Riamei (56) s/o (L) Nganthuanang Riamei, who passed away on August 20 at around 5 pm.
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IMPHAL, Aug 23: The Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) has expressed shock at the untimely demise of its core member Phenry Alfred Riamei (56) s/o (L) Nganthuanang Riamei, who passed away on August 20 at around 5 pm.

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A requiem to Rishang Keishing Cutting across political lines

Condolence messages from the who is who of the country. Cutting across political parties. The President of India, the Prime Minister, Governors, Chief Minister of Manipur, AICC president all have condoled the death of veteran political leader Rishang K…

Condolence messages from the who is who of the country. Cutting across political parties. The President of India, the Prime Minister, Governors, Chief Minister of Manipur, AICC president all have condoled the death of veteran political leader Rishang Keishing and this should underline the point that to many he was not just a Congress leader but a leader whose identity cuts across political and social divides.

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