Landslide blocks river, creates artificial lake in Sikkim

Incessant rains triggered a massive landslide in North Sikkim district blocking a tributary of the Teesta and creating an artificial lake that could pose danger to the people living near downstream of the river. District administration officials said the landslide occurred at ‘So-Bhir’ cliff at Dzongu and blocked Kanaka river, a small tributary of the […]

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Incessant rains triggered a massive landslide in North Sikkim district blocking a tributary of the Teesta and creating an artificial lake that could pose danger to the people living near downstream of the river. District administration officials said the landslide occurred at ‘So-Bhir’ cliff at Dzongu and blocked Kanaka river, a small tributary of the […]

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Landslide blocks river, creates artificial lake in Sikkim

Incessant rains triggered a massive landslide in North Sikkim district blocking a tributary of the Teesta and creating an artificial lake that could pose danger to the people living near downstream of the river. District administration officials said the landslide occurred at ‘So-Bhir’ cliff at Dzongu and blocked Kanaka river, a small tributary of the […]

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Incessant rains triggered a massive landslide in North Sikkim district blocking a tributary of the Teesta and creating an artificial lake that could pose danger to the people living near downstream of the river. District administration officials said the landslide occurred at ‘So-Bhir’ cliff at Dzongu and blocked Kanaka river, a small tributary of the […]

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Protest erupts over settlement of Bangladeshi Hindu refugees in Assam

Activists of Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti (KMSS), under the leadership of Akhil Gogoi, a former member of the Anna Hazare team, are on indefinite hunger strike since Jul 25. At the same time, several local organisations, including the All Assam Students Union (AASU) have opposed the Modi government’s move and said Assam will not shoulder […]

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Activists of Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti (KMSS), under the leadership of Akhil Gogoi, a former member of the Anna Hazare team, are on indefinite hunger strike since Jul 25. At the same time, several local organisations, including the All Assam Students Union (AASU) have opposed the Modi government’s move and said Assam will not shoulder […]

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Protest erupts over settlement of Bangladeshi Hindu refugees in Assam

Activists of Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti (KMSS), under the leadership of Akhil Gogoi, a former member of the Anna Hazare team, are on indefinite hunger strike since Jul 25. At the same time, several local organisations, including the All Assam Students Union (AASU) have opposed the Modi government’s move and said Assam will not shoulder […]

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Activists of Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti (KMSS), under the leadership of Akhil Gogoi, a former member of the Anna Hazare team, are on indefinite hunger strike since Jul 25. At the same time, several local organisations, including the All Assam Students Union (AASU) have opposed the Modi government’s move and said Assam will not shoulder […]

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One Hundred Words: How Manipur’s Governor Insulted the Culture of the Manipuris – The Wire


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One Hundred Words: How Manipur’s Governor Insulted the Culture of the Manipuris
The Wire
Your august presence in the inauguration is appreciated by those assembled lovers and proponents of Manipuri culture. In your address, your excellency, in an inimitable style of interactive deliverance, had asked those assembled to write in 100 words …

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The Wire

One Hundred Words: How Manipur's Governor Insulted the Culture of the Manipuris
The Wire
Your august presence in the inauguration is appreciated by those assembled lovers and proponents of Manipuri culture. In your address, your excellency, in an inimitable style of interactive deliverance, had asked those assembled to write in 100 words …

and more »

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Handloom artists in Manipur seek more exposure – Web India 123

Handloom artists in Manipur seek more exposureWeb India 123Manipuri households are generally engaged in making handicrafts and handloom products. It has set a tradition that is rapidly becoming a source of income for many craftsmen in the state. Cooper…

Handloom artists in Manipur seek more exposure
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Manipuri households are generally engaged in making handicrafts and handloom products. It has set a tradition that is rapidly becoming a source of income for many craftsmen in the state. Cooperative society in Manipur has been working aggressively to …

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125th Patriots’ Day Observed in Manipur – NorthEast Today


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125th Patriots’ Day Observed in Manipur
NorthEast Today
Patriot’s Day observation which reminds the supreme sacrifices made by the martyrs in defending the sovereignty of Manipur has been observed across the State and beyond on Saturday. The main function was held at Bir Tikendrajit Park, where Bir …
Manipur observes Patriots’ Day; Remember heroes of 1891Nagaland Post
Patriots Day observed in ManipurAssam Tribune
Fitting tributes paid on Patriot’s DayThe Sangai Express

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125th Patriots' Day Observed in Manipur
NorthEast Today
Patriot's Day observation which reminds the supreme sacrifices made by the martyrs in defending the sovereignty of Manipur has been observed across the State and beyond on Saturday. The main function was held at Bir Tikendrajit Park, where Bir …
Manipur observes Patriots' Day; Remember heroes of 1891Nagaland Post
Patriots Day observed in ManipurAssam Tribune
Fitting tributes paid on Patriot's DayThe Sangai Express

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How much of Manipur does the rest of India know? This book will surprise you – Scroll.in

Scroll.inHow much of Manipur does the rest of India know? This book will surprise youScroll.inFor over a decade now, Manipur has been in the news for human rights violations, geographical restrictions, and political unrest. Now that Irom Sharmila has e…


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How much of Manipur does the rest of India know? This book will surprise you
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For over a decade now, Manipur has been in the news for human rights violations, geographical restrictions, and political unrest. Now that Irom Sharmila has ended her 16-year old fast after a historic Supreme Court judgment that questioned the immunity …

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Did you know AFSPA, 1958 before Sharmila’s hunger strike ?

It will be interesting to accentuate that most of our friends honestly admitted that they came to know about the AFSPA, 1958 only after Irom Chanu Sharmila’s protest against it. It was her continuous protest against this Act that made us go through the background and contents of the AFSPA, 1958. Prior to Ms. Sharmila’s […]

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It will be interesting to accentuate that most of our friends honestly admitted that they came to know about the AFSPA, 1958 only after Irom Chanu Sharmila’s protest against it. It was her continuous protest against this Act that made us go through the background and contents of the AFSPA, 1958. Prior to Ms. Sharmila’s […]

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Need to not belittle the 16 years fast Further alienating the people

Sharmila has ended her fast. However her stand against the continued imposition of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act continues and will continue. This is her stand. A stand which everyone should respect. And in respecting her stand it is important to keep in mind that no one should try to belittle her effort. Fasting […]

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Sharmila has ended her fast. However her stand against the continued imposition of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act continues and will continue. This is her stand. A stand which everyone should respect. And in respecting her stand it is important to keep in mind that no one should try to belittle her effort. Fasting […]

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Fitting tributes paid on Patriot’s Day

IMPHAL, Aug  13: Patriot’s Day observation which reminds the supreme sacrifices made by the martyrs in defending the sovereignty of Manipur has been observed across the State and beyond today. The main function was held at Bir Tikendrajit Park, where Bir Tikendrajit and Thangal General were hung to death publicly on this day in 1891. […]

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IMPHAL, Aug  13: Patriot’s Day observation which reminds the supreme sacrifices made by the martyrs in defending the sovereignty of Manipur has been observed across the State and beyond today. The main function was held at Bir Tikendrajit Park, where Bir Tikendrajit and Thangal General were hung to death publicly on this day in 1891. […]

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CIRCA shares thoughts on Manipur I-Day

IMPHAL, Aug 13 : The Coalition of Indigenes’ Rights Campaign (CIRCA) Manipur has categorically stated that the demand for restoration of Manipur pre-merger status does not necessarily mean restoration of the political status enjoyed by Manipur before its merger with the Indian Union. Yet, all the political and socio-economic issues plaguing contemporary Manipur have their […]

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IMPHAL, Aug 13 : The Coalition of Indigenes’ Rights Campaign (CIRCA) Manipur has categorically stated that the demand for restoration of Manipur pre-merger status does not necessarily mean restoration of the political status enjoyed by Manipur before its merger with the Indian Union. Yet, all the political and socio-economic issues plaguing contemporary Manipur have their […]

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Centre asks States to check dishonour of tricolour

New Delhi, Aug 13 : Amid reports of rampant use of plastic flags, the Centre has asked the States to ensure “dignity” of the tricolour and check use of plastic flags and conveyed that the violators should be dealt with laws, which attract three years’ imprisonment. In a communication to all States and Union Territories, […]

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New Delhi, Aug 13 : Amid reports of rampant use of plastic flags, the Centre has asked the States to ensure “dignity” of the tricolour and check use of plastic flags and conveyed that the violators should be dealt with laws, which attract three years’ imprisonment. In a communication to all States and Union Territories, […]

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VIPdom throws traffic out of gear

IMPHAL, Aug 13: Observation of Patriots’ Day at Pheidabung (BT Park) today literally choked Wahengbam Leikai and Nagamapal roads. As the red-letter day was observed with the Governor, the Chief Minister and VVIPs, many key roads of Imphal city were blocked thereby causing traffic snarls at different points. Vehicles coming from the direction of North […]

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IMPHAL, Aug 13: Observation of Patriots’ Day at Pheidabung (BT Park) today literally choked Wahengbam Leikai and Nagamapal roads. As the red-letter day was observed with the Governor, the Chief Minister and VVIPs, many key roads of Imphal city were blocked thereby causing traffic snarls at different points. Vehicles coming from the direction of North […]

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Robita takes over Sharmila’s anti-AFSPA crusade

IMPHAL, Aug 13: After iconic Irom Sharmila broke her epic fast against the infamous Armed Forces Special Powers Act, 1958 on August 9, one Arambam Robita has launched an indefinite hunger strike against the same Act from today. Robita had yesterday announced that she would launch the fast. When Robita disclosed her decision to carry […]

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IMPHAL, Aug 13: After iconic Irom Sharmila broke her epic fast against the infamous Armed Forces Special Powers Act, 1958 on August 9, one Arambam Robita has launched an indefinite hunger strike against the same Act from today. Robita had yesterday announced that she would launch the fast. When Robita disclosed her decision to carry […]

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Bongo? Name change mooted for Indian state West Bengal

Fed up with having to speak last, or not at all, at meetings of Indian regional leaders, the chief minister of West Bengal wants to ditch the state’s first name so that she can get her say. Mamata Banerjee’s cabinet approved a resolution on Tuesday to call the state, actually located in eastern India, “Bengal” […]

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Fed up with having to speak last, or not at all, at meetings of Indian regional leaders, the chief minister of West Bengal wants to ditch the state’s first name so that she can get her say. Mamata Banerjee’s cabinet approved a resolution on Tuesday to call the state, actually located in eastern India, “Bengal” […]

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National Lok Adalat

580 pending cases were today settled by the National Lok Adalat conducted by Manipur State Legal Services Authority in different districts of the State Source The Sangai Express

580 pending cases were today settled by the National Lok Adalat conducted by Manipur State Legal Services Authority in different districts of the State Source The Sangai Express

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Fitting tributes paid on Patriot’s Day

Patriot’s Day observation which reminds the supreme sacrifices made by the martyrs in defending the sovereignty of Manipur has been observed across the State and beyond today Source The Sangai Express

Patriot’s Day observation which reminds the supreme sacrifices made by the martyrs in defending the sovereignty of Manipur has been observed across the State and beyond today Source The Sangai Express

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JCILPS, JAC call on Governor

Members of JCILPS and the JAC constituted against declaration of Khomdram Ratan as a wanted man called on Governor V Shanmuganathan today and the Governor assured that he would look into the matter of declaring Ratan as a wanted man Source The San…

Members of JCILPS and the JAC constituted against declaration of Khomdram Ratan as a wanted man called on Governor V Shanmuganathan today and the Governor assured that he would look into the matter of declaring Ratan as a wanted man Source The Sangai Express

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