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Zeliangrongs threaten stir over power issueTimes of IndiaZeliangrong is an acronym of three Naga tribes consisting of Zemei, Liangmei and Rongmei, living in Assam, Manipur and Nagaland. In Manipur, the Zeliangrongs are predominately settled in Tamenglo…

Zeliangrongs threaten stir over power issueTimes of IndiaZeliangrong is an acronym of three Naga tribes consisting of Zemei, Liangmei and Rongmei, living in Assam, Manipur and Nagaland. In Manipur, the Zeliangrongs are predominately settled in Tamenglo…

One found hanging while another was knocked death by truckKanglaOnlineIn the first incident a retired havildar of Manipur Police was found hanging from the ceiling of his own grocery shop located at Keithelmanbi Bazaar under Patsoi Police Station in Im…

BJP demands amendment of Loktak Lake Protection ActKanglaOnlineIMPHAL, Mar 13: Terming the Loktak Lake (Protection) Act, 2006 as an anti-fishermen act which would hamper the livelihood of thousands of fishermen inhabiting near the Loktak Lake, the vice…

MPP to form pre-poll alliance, determined to overthrow SPFKanglaOnlineIMPHAL, March 13: The Manipur Peoples' Party (MPP) and its like minded political parties will form a pre poll alliance to overthrow the SPF Government, said former Union Minister…

A gadget that makes lines shockproof, a soap made out of milk and honeyIndian ExpressNicholson is from Manipur's Imphal Valley, a region that has struggled for decades against the scarcity of essential commodities, apart from militancy and human ri…

Super growth didn't help hungry kidsBusiness StandardIt was less common in the northeastern states like Mizoram and Manipur and in Kerala. The study by HSPH associate professor SV Subramanian, analysed economic and children's growth patterns fr…

Memo to Prez for ensuring tribal security in ManipurTimes of IndiaIMPHAL: A tribal civil body has requested the intervention of President Pratibha Patil to ensure security and a safe future for tribals in Manipur. The Committee of Tribal Areas of Manip…

India's growth didn't reduce malnutrition: Harvard studyBusiness StandardIt was less common in the northeastern states like Mizoram and Manipur, and also in Kerala. "Growth in India's economy since the early 1990s has not ended undernu…

Disabled archers bring laurels to state; decries govt apathyKanglaOnlineIMPHAL, Mar 12: The Spastic Society of Manipur organized a reception ceremony of five disabled archers of the state including three medalists and a team manager of the just conclud…

Police modernisation: states fail to utilise fundsIBNLive.comPTI | 10:03 AM,Mar 13,2011 New Delhi, Mar 13 (PTI) The Centre's no-refund grant to states for modernising their police forces to fight terrorists and criminals has few takers with only Gu…

Reel Time ConnectionsIndian ExpressTaking place across the Capital — including Jawaharlal Nehru University, Jamia Milia Islamia and Delhi University — the festival features more than 40 Manipuri films, like Ishanou, Matamgi Manipur and Iamgi Niingt…

Famous wood carver, Manipur's rising starTimes of IndiaIMPHAL: Manipur, which has over the years produced many crafts persons, has added another feather to its cap through W Umakanta Singh, a famous wood carver and proud winner of the 2005 National…

Calcutta TelegraphThang-Ta meet in Imphal sees participation from across globeTimes of IndiaIMPHAL: Thang-Ta coaches from various countries are extending all their efforts to popularize the weapon game that originated in Manipur as the first World Than…

Chief of militant organisation arrested in ManipurDaily News & AnalysisPlace: Imphal | Agency: PTI The chief of a militant organisation was arrested on Saturday during a combing operation in the interior of Bishenpur district in Manipur, police sources…

Forgotten conflictBBC NewsFor about 50 years, the Indian police and army have been battling separatist insurgents in the north-eastern state of Manipur, a conflict which human rights groups claim leaves at least 500 women widowed each year. There were …

Blast rocks Imphal as Prez stays in Raj BhavanTimes of IndiaIMPHAL: Suspected militants triggered a powerful explosion in an area close to Raj Bhawan where President Pratibha Patil was staying forcing the Manipur government to enhance vigil across the …

Sharmila re-arrested, continues with her fastTimes of IndiaIMPHAL: Barely 24 hours after a local court released Irom Sharmila Chanu from judicial custody, police on Friday arrested her as she continued with her fast seeking repeal of the controversial …

Home Secretary Pillai's visit spurs development of northeast regionSifyRecently, Union Home Secretary GK Pillai visited Manipur to assess the law and order situation. Pillai's visit primarily focused on taking stock of ongoing development proje…

Famous wood carver Umakanta Singh, Manipur's rising starSifyManipur, which has over the years produced many crafts persons, has added another feather to its cap through W. Umakanta Singh, a famous wood carver and proud winner of the 2005 National A…