November 29, 2017 – Page 5

Banished Manipuri script stages a comeback

Manipur’s king chose Bengali script in 18th century, but the fortunes of the local script have revived
The Manipuri script, over 3,500 years old by some accounts and edged out by a Bengali import, is on a revival course, with street signs, newspapers, literature and even records of Assembly proceedings adopting it.

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Far sighted leader in Th Muivah Looking beyond 20/30/40 years

If you cannot win Re 1 at one go, that is not the end of the world. You can start by getting 50 paise or even 25 paise.
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If you cannot win Re 1 at one go, that is not the end of the world. You can start by getting 50 paise or even 25 paise.

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NSCN (IM) against inclusion of other groups in negotiation, but GoI firm : Interlocutor No deadline can be set for conclusion of peace deal : Ravi to panel

Courtesy The Hindu
NEW DELHI, Nov 28 : Naga Interlocutor RN Ravi told a Parliamentary panel here on Monday that “no deadline” could be fixed for the Naga peace agreement and talks were on with at least five or six Naga groups other than the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (Isak-Muivah).

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Union Minister hails Manipur as fastest power reforming State Saubhagya Scheme to electrify 1.76 lakh households

Imphal, Nov 28 (DIPR)
Union Minister of State (i/c) for Power and New & Renewable Energy RK Singh said that Manipur is the ‘Fastest Reforming State’ in Power sector in the country and the Manipur Government is performing well in the same sector.
He was speaking at the launching function of Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana (Saubhagya Scheme) held at Hotel Classic Grande today.

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Brit operator pre-books ticket for 2018 Sangai Fest

Imphal, Nov 28: Popular British cultural tour operator ACFEA, the Associate Consultants for Education Abroad, said that it has completed prebooking to bring tourists to the next edition of Manipur Sangai Festival and that the world-class Manipur cultur…

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Hiyang Tanaba enthrals spectators

IMPHAL, Nov 28 : Traditional Boat Race (Hiyang Tanaba) organized as part of the ongoing Manipur Sangai Festival by Tourism Department, Manipur, enthralled large crowds at Wangkhei Thangapat Mapal, Imphal East, today.
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Fix responsibility for loss of life and assets during protests : SC to Centre

New Delhi, Nov 28 : Expressing concern over the loss of lives and damage to public property during agitations, the Supreme Court on Tuesday asked Centre to create Courts in every State and Union Territory to fix accountability for vandalism and compens…

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Meet bats for visa free regime

IMPHAL, Nov 28: The two-day Inter-Regional Media Interaction Programme Between Myanmar and India which started yesterday at Hotel Imphal concluded today with a recommendation to introduce a visa free regime between the two neighbouring countries.
The p…

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UG cadres held

IMPHAL, Nov 28: Imphal East district police launched cordon and search operation at different parts of Thongju today, as a part of the security measures in connection with the Sangai festival, and arrested two UG cadres and two over ground workers and …

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Scribes meet Guv, CM

Imphal, Nov 28 (DIPR): Members of Press Council of India (PCI), Press Association, Indian Journalist Union (IJU) and Editors Guild of India, who visited the State to take part in the two-day Inter-Regional Media Interaction Programme, called on Governor Najma Heptulla at Raj Bhavan today.
The delegates presented a memento from Press Association to the Governor.
The team recounted recommendations of the Interaction Programme between Myanmar and India held from November 27 to 28 at Hotel Imphal.
Later, the team also met Chief Minister N Biren at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat.
The senior journalists not only had a candid interaction with the Chief Minister but also presented him a memento.
They urged the Chief Minister to improve road connectivity.

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Govt urged

IMPHAL, Nov 28 : The people of Nambisha, Nongman, Island, Mailiang and Khambi villages have appealed to the State Government to provide necessary financial reliefs to the victims whose properties, including vehicles, were burnt and destroyed in the December 18, 2016, mob violence at Heikrumakhong.
The villagers claimed that it has been almost a year since the incident occurred but no positive response has been given by the authority concerned till date.
They further urged the State Government to take up necessary steps to ease the suffering of the affected people at the earliest.

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Drugs seized

IMPHAL, Nov 28: A team of Narcotic Cell, Imphal East today seized around 10,000 WY tablets from an individual near Andro parking area during a frisking and checking operation as a part of the security measures in connection with the ongoing Sangai Fest…

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Barak Drift

IMPHAL, Nov 28: Day 1 of the first Motorsports event, “Barak Drift 2017” organised by the Adventure Tourism and Motorsports Association (ATMA) was held today at the Mini Stadium Senapati.

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IMPHAL, Nov 28: Day 1 of the first Motorsports event, “Barak Drift 2017” organised by the Adventure Tourism and Motorsports Association (ATMA) was held today at the Mini Stadium Senapati.

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Health Minister stresses on role of parents in ensuring proper health of children

IMPHAL, Nov 28 : A felicitation programme for the Healthy Baby Show Competition 2017 was organised by Mission Director and staff of SHS, National Health Mission, Manipur, at IMA Hall, Lamphelpat today.
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