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Shun violence, Patil tells ManipurCalcutta TelegraphImphal, March 11: Greeted with a militant-sponsored strike during her two-day visit to Imphal, President Pratibha Patil today urged the people of Manipur to reject violence and also called on women to…

Calcutta TelegraphSix countries vie for titleCalcutta TelegraphAltogether 251 players from Malaysia, Nepal, United Kingdom, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and India are participating in the championship being organised by the Thang Ta Federation of India and Hu…

Calcutta TelegraphPatil's pep talk to women of ManipurE-Pao.netImphal, March 11 2011: Appreciating the courage and wisdom of Manipuri women, President of India, Pratibha Devisingh Patil has expressed the need for Manipuri mothers to play a more pro…

Sharmila re-arrestedAssam TribuneIMPHAL, March 11 – A day after she was released from the police custody, human rights defender and Manipur's 'Iron Lady' Irom Chanu Sharmila was re-arrested again today. Half an hour ahead of the President…

India TodayIndia's Prez connects with HunphunMorungExpressPresident of India Pratibha Patil laying a foundation stone for Manipur Information Technology Park at the IT Park Campus in Mantripukhri, Imphal on Friday. (Newmai News Network Photo) HUNPH…

Ibobi calls for dialogue with valley insurgentsMorungExpressImphal | March 11 : Chief minister of Manipur Okram Ibobi Singh today appealed to underground groups particularly the "valley based" ones to abjure violence and come forward for peac…

European Manipuri Association (EMA)E-Pao.netThe European Manipuri Association (EMA) would like to extend its heartfelt congratulations to all the Manipuri sportspersons at their outstanding success and performance in the recently concluded 34th Nationa…

President reaches Manipur amid boycott call by rebelsTimes of IndiaIMPHAL/KOHIMA: President Pratibha Patil reached the Manipur capital on Thursday even as a militant outfit called a strike in protest against her visit to the state. Around 2 pm, a speci…

Manipur lawyers call off stir after Moily HC pledgeTimes of IndiaIMPHAL: Members of the High Court Bar Association (HCBA), Manipur have finally called off their indefinite agitation following Union law minister Veerappa Moily's pledge to set up a s…

Sharmila freed, but continues fastingTimes of IndiaIMPHAL: Manipur's Iron Lady, Irom Sharmila Chanu, walked free once again as an Imphal court on Thursday afternoon released the anti-Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) campaigner from judicia…

Sharmila freed, but continues fastingTimes of IndiaIMPHAL: Manipur's Iron Lady, Irom Sharmila Chanu, walked free once again as an Imphal court on Thursday afternoon released the anti-Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) campaigner from judicia…

Calcutta TelegraphBomb explosion during President's visit to ManipurThe HinduMs. Patil is on a two-day visit to Manipur. Police and central forces are conducting round the clock patrolling and forces were deployed at all vulnerable points. Presiden…

Outflow of PlayersKanglaOnlineMany Manipuri players have represented other states and secured several medals at the National Games. The contribution of these players could have made Manipur the overall champion of the Games, but lack of limited opportu…

Railway eyes rail link to ChinaTimes of IndiaChina has too shown a keen interest to have rail link with India through Manipur areas. At present, China is carrying out a major railway project on its borders to establish a link with India. The proposed r…

Opposition leaders call for President's address at ongoing Assembly sessionKanglaOnlineIMPHAL, Mar 8: Asserting that Manipur lies at the strategic border area of India and there is a situation of political conflict in the state, the opposition lead…

Power and its position in ManipurKanglaOnlineWhen it was a princely state, a Board for development of Hydro Power had been set up under the caption 'The Manipur State Hydro-Electric Board' under the ex-officio Chairmanship of the Political Agen…

KYKL resolves to resume ONK-I, cleanse societyE-Pao.netAsserting that the Manipuri Nation has been degenerating to a stage unfit to be a sovereign Nation, the outfit stated that it would not be an exaggeration to say that the Manipur Nation is unfit to…

Calcutta TelegraphPresident arrives in Manipur for 2-day visitAssam TribuneManipur Governor Gurbachan Jagat,Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh, Speaker of the legislative Assembly I Hemochndra, Cabinet Ministers and top brass of both civil and security offic…

SOAS in Solidarity with SharmilaE-Pao.netIt was a unique opportunity to talk about the unprecedented struggle of Sharmila and the highly repressive situation in Manipur. Leaflets highlighting the non-violent protest of Sharmila Chanu were distributed. …

Tight security measures in Imphal before President's arrivalHindustan TimesPTI Security and police forces were today deployed at all strategic and vulnerable points in Manipur capital complex here before the arrival of President Pratibha Patil, off…