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Suspense in Manipur

Manipur has been under the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act since the end of 1979. Irom Sharmila Chanu’s 16-year-old fast for its repeal failed to impress the powers that be. After giving up her lone crusade in August this year, on 18 October she formed a political party and is determined to replace three-time chief minister Ibobi Singh so as to be able to recommend that the Centre withdraw it.

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We all can work, but together we win: Unite to #EndTB

Despite commitment from the governments to end tuberculosis (TB) by 2030 (one of the targets of Sustainable Development Goals or SDGs) the pace of TB decline casts serious doubts on eliminating TB in the next 14 years.
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2nd review cum mentoring meet held

IMPHAL, Nov 3: The 2nd Review cum Mentoring Meeting of NE-BLISS (Biotechnology Labs in Senior Secondary Schools) was opened today at Hotel Classic Grande.
The two-day meeting is being organised by the Institutional Biotech Hub, GP Women’s College under the sponsorship of the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India.

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Injured Health Director opts for private hospital

IMPHAL, Nov 3: State Health Director Dr Okram Ibomcha sustained injuries in a road accident near Sanjenthong bridge late last evening. But the Director opted for a private hospital rather than going to any of the Government hospitals thereby evoking some serious questions on the quality and efficiency of Government hospitals in comparison to Government hospitals.

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Lungnila Elizabeth death anniv

Imphal, Nov 3: The 13th death anniversary of Lungnila Elizabeth would be observed this coming Friday at Kyamgei, Heibong Makhong under the aegis of MAMI Artistes Association .
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Imphal, Nov 3: The 13th death anniversary of Lungnila Elizabeth would be observed this coming Friday at Kyamgei, Heibong Makhong under the aegis of MAMI Artistes Association .

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47th short play competition put off

Imphal, Nov 3: The 47th Short Play Competition for Creative Direction’ which was scheduled to be held on November 6, 2016 at Manipur Dramatic Union hall under Theatre Centre, Manipur has been postponed due to some unavoidable circumstances, to Decembe…

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Sit-in-protest held

Imphal, Nov 3: A sit in protest was held today at Nongada Mayai Leikai, Imphal East against the alleged inhuman manhandling of DESAM president Moirangthem Angamba (33) s/o (L) M Saratchandra.
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Imphal, Nov 3: A sit in protest was held today at Nongada Mayai Leikai, Imphal East against the alleged inhuman manhandling of DESAM president Moirangthem Angamba (33) s/o (L) M Saratchandra.

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NE NSS fest

IMPHAL, Nov 3 : The State National Service Scheme (NSS) Cell, Govt of Manipur has invited applications from interested NSS units of the State for the participation in the NE NSS Festival 2016, which is being organized at the Art & Culture Auditorium Beraw Tlang/Tourism Building Beraw Tlang, Aizawl, Mizoram from Nov 22 to 26.

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DC urges people

Thoubal: The Deputy Commissioner of Thoubal M Joy has appealed to all the beneficiaries in Thoubal to attend the grand Hearing Aid Distribution ceremony to be held in Khuman Lampak on November 5 under the aegis of the National Programme for Prevention …

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Manipur not in favour of changing financial year – Nagaland Post

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Manipur not in favour of changing financial year
Nagaland Post
Manipur government has expressed reluctance to Centre’s move to change the financial year from April-March to a different sequence of months. Government of India is examining the desirability and feasibility of having a new financial or fiscal year …
Diplomatic intervention is need of the hourMorung Express
Action against those behind Manipur violence: RijijuSahara Samay

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Manipur not in favour of changing financial year
Nagaland Post
Manipur government has expressed reluctance to Centre's move to change the financial year from April-March to a different sequence of months. Government of India is examining the desirability and feasibility of having a new financial or fiscal year …
Diplomatic intervention is need of the hourMorung Express
Action against those behind Manipur violence: RijijuSahara Samay

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Over 100 taken ill in Manipur due to food poisoning – Eastern Mirror

Over 100 taken ill in Manipur due to food poisoning
Eastern Mirror
IMPHAL, NOVEMBER 3: Around 200 people have reportedly fallen ill after consuming food during a traditional feast at Thanga, a village surrounded by Loktak Lake in Manipur’s Bishnupur district on Monday, reports reaching here have said. Convenor …

Over 100 taken ill in Manipur due to food poisoning
Eastern Mirror
IMPHAL, NOVEMBER 3: Around 200 people have reportedly fallen ill after consuming food during a traditional feast at Thanga, a village surrounded by Loktak Lake in Manipur's Bishnupur district on Monday, reports reaching here have said. Convenor …

Couple found dead in Manipur – Eastern Mirror

Couple found dead in Manipur
Eastern Mirror
IMPHAL, November 3: A Manipuri couple was found dead inside their own house in Manipur’s Jiribam sub-divisional headquarters on Thursday, reports said. The incident came to light when family members tried to check the housewife as she failed to come …

Couple found dead in Manipur
Eastern Mirror
IMPHAL, November 3: A Manipuri couple was found dead inside their own house in Manipur's Jiribam sub-divisional headquarters on Thursday, reports said. The incident came to light when family members tried to check the housewife as she failed to come …

Exploring Ima Keithal, a 500-Year-Old Market with over 5000 Traders – All Women! – The Better India (blog)

Exploring Ima Keithal, a 500-Year-Old Market with over 5000 Traders – All Women!
The Better India (blog)
Studies suggest that the market’s female-only workforce originated as a result of the enforcement of the Lallup-Kaba, an ancient forced labour system in Manipur that sent men of the Meitei community to cultivate faraway lands and fight wars. The women …

Exploring Ima Keithal, a 500-Year-Old Market with over 5000 Traders – All Women!
The Better India (blog)
Studies suggest that the market's female-only workforce originated as a result of the enforcement of the Lallup-Kaba, an ancient forced labour system in Manipur that sent men of the Meitei community to cultivate faraway lands and fight wars. The women …

What you won’t see if you don’t see Manipur – Conde Nast Traveller India (registration)

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What you won’t see if you don’t see Manipur
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He was the dusty, forgotten god of polo, Somi Roy tells me, as we walk up steps carved into a hillside. I didn’t know that polo had a god, but we are on our way to find him and Roy, of Hun-tré!Adventures, is my guide.The shrine is modest, tucked into …

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What you won't see if you don't see Manipur
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He was the dusty, forgotten god of polo, Somi Roy tells me, as we walk up steps carved into a hillside. I didn't know that polo had a god, but we are on our way to find him and Roy, of Hun-tré!Adventures, is my guide.The shrine is modest, tucked into …

and more »

Union Sports Minister Vijay Goel to visit Manipur from 4th November, 2016 – Business Standard

Union Sports Minister Vijay Goel to visit Manipur from 4th November, 2016Business StandardThe Minister of State (I/C) for Youth Affairs and Sports Shri Vijay Goel will be on 2 day visit to Manipur from 4th November 2016. During his visit, the Minister …

Union Sports Minister Vijay Goel to visit Manipur from 4th November, 2016
Business Standard
The Minister of State (I/C) for Youth Affairs and Sports Shri Vijay Goel will be on 2 day visit to Manipur from 4th November 2016. During his visit, the Minister will inaugurate Football Academy at SAI Regional Centre, Imphal. He will inspect Land …

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Your two-minute guide to Manipur – Conde Nast Traveller India (registration)

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Your two-minute guide to Manipur
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manipur Loktak Lake is the largest freshwater lake in Northeast India, and is famous for the phumdis floating over it. World War II sites: The Battle of Imphal was one of the war’s turning points in Asia, which led to the Allied powers’ victories. A …

Conde Nast Traveller India (registration)

Your two-minute guide to Manipur
Conde Nast Traveller India (registration)
manipur Loktak Lake is the largest freshwater lake in Northeast India, and is famous for the phumdis floating over it. World War II sites: The Battle of Imphal was one of the war's turning points in Asia, which led to the Allied powers' victories. A …

Art and violence

It is a welcome development that dead bodies, especially horribly defaced victims of violence, have slowly but surely disappeared from the front pages of local dailies. Once upon a time, it was almost the thumb rule for the media here to grade newsworthiness of pictures by the gore and violence depicted. Crime reporting then was […]

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State celebrates Kut-2016 on theme of ‘unity through culture’

The State Level Kut, 2016 was celebrated on November 1 under a theme “Unity through Culture” at 1st MR Ground with Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh gracing the occasion as the chief guest. Addressing the crowd, the chief guest said the Kut festival had been in existence before the advent of Christianity in the state […]

Irate residents damage ‘waterless fire tanker’

Irate residents of Thangmeiband Hijam Dewan Leikai, Imphal caused damage to a water tanker of the fire service allegedly for coming without water when called for fighting fire at a house in the locality at around 8:30 pm yesterday. The fire incident occurred at a rented plot belonging to Loitongbam Tombi, 60. It is believed […]

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Centre ready to put Loktak on world tourism map: MoS Anil

Environment and Climate Change minister of state (independent charge) Anil Madhav Dave today spoke extensively on the Centre’s commitment to put Loktak Lake in the world tourism map. Addressing a press conference here at the Hotel Classic Grande today, the MoS said the lake has huge potential of being developed into a world class eco-tourism […]