Manipur News

IMPHAL, March 31: The JAC formed soon after the alleged killing of Laishram Chinglemba alias Naopa of Kwakeithel Moirang Purel Leikai has resolved to ostracise and expel the accused and his family members from the locality. The resolution was taken during a meeting held at the local community hall, Kwakeithel Moirang Purel Leikai. The JAC

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IMPHAL, March 31: Although the court has rejected the pleas seeking reopening of the July 23 BT Road Fake Encounter case following fresh disclosure from one of the main accused in the case Thounaojam Herojit Singh, further course of actions will be taken up according to the resolutions of the JAC and the local clubs,

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IMPHAL, March 31: Konthoujam MLA K Sarat today refuted allegations from the Konthoujam Mamang Tribal Women Society that his escorts had used foul language against some women, and said the allegation is baseless and could be a political conspiracy on the behest of his rivals. Speaking to media persons at his residence today, Sarat said

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CHANDEL, March 31: Inspector of Schools-II Ng Esha John today inaugurated a newly constructed Barrack type Teacher’s quarter of Purum Chumbang Primary School under Autonomous District Council (ADC) Chandel at Purum Chumbang Village. The inaugural function was also attended by Chandel ADC Engineering Cell assistant engineer Yaiskhul Singh and Purum Chumbang Village chief Parhoi Chothe

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IMPHAL, March 31: The final argument in regard to the killing of Sapam Robinhood has been given by senior advocate Khaidem Mani before the Commission of Inquiry headed by Mutum Binoykumar Singh today. The hearing was held at the State Guest House located at Sanjenthong for the second day and began from 11 am onwards

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/03/sr-adv-khaidem-mani-points-out-police-lapses-seeks-cbi-inquiry-in-robinhoods-death/

IMPHAL, March 31: The 4th State level aquarium exhibition cum flower show organised by the Manipur Science & Technology Council and Aquarium and Floriculture Entrepreneurs was inaugurated today at the Manipur Science Aquarium, DM College Campus, Imphal. The week long exhibition cum flower show was inaugurated by State Informatics Officer, National Informatics Centre Manipur Kh

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BISHNUPUR, March 30: In a dramatic incident, a newly married housewife who went missing since today morning was found later staying in one of her relative’s houses, igniting tension between two families. The housewife is identified as Thounaojam ningol Takhellambam ongbi Anju alias Chaoba, 22 wife of Th Bijenkumar of Oinam Bazar in Bishnupur district.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/03/tension-erupts-after-housewife-flees-home/

IMPHAL, March 30: The District and Sessions Court, Imphal West, M Manojkumar Singh, today dismissed both the pleas of Herojit and Sanjit’s mother Taratombi, citing technical shortcomings and limitation of powers. The court in its judgement with respect to the petition filed by Taratombi, mentioned that the contents in the affidavit submitted by Herojit or

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/03/district-court-says-it-is-powerless-to-direct-further-probe-into-sanjit-killing-case/

IMPHAL, March 30: Member of Parliament (Outer) Thangso Baite has fervently appealed to the civil and student organisations to stop imposing bandh and blockade in the State for whatever reasons in order to set a good example to younger generation as well as in the society. He was speaking at the inauguration of a newly

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/03/lets-stop-imposing-bandh-blockade-for-better-future-urges-mp-thangso-baite/

IMPHAL, March 30: Married women of Malangmei clan residing in Manipur, Assam and Nagaland gathered together at a function under the banner Malangmei Kaikhuang Luh Kaokimei, held today at Bitiang (Laphok) in Tamenglong district. The main theme of organizing the function is to offer prayer by the married women and get blessing from their brothers

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IMPHAL, March 30: A one day annual debate competition on the topic “Enforcement of Human Rights is a Hindrance to Counter Insurgency Operation” was held today at the banquet hall of 1st Manipur Rifles. The competition was organised by the MPTC, Pangei under the aegis of National Human Rights Commission, New Delhi. The inaugural programme

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/03/manipur-police-conducts-debate-competition-on-human-rights/

IMPHAL, March 30: There is much challenge for concern in dealing with juvenile homes in counselling and dealing with juvenile of different forms via victims and perpetrators, said Prof MC Arun, Director of Centre for Manipur Studies, Manipur University. He was speaking at a one day training programme on ‘POCSO Act 2012 & JJ Act

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/03/significant-care-protection-for-juvenile-still-absent-prof-mc-arun/

KANGPOKPI, Mar 30: Nehru Yuva Kendra, Kangpokpi and Senapati invited application from concerned youths who have passed Class X for deployment as a National Youth Corps volunteers for the year 2016-27. Encouraging ST/SC women for the volunteers, S. Gourakishwor Singh, District Youth Coordinator, NYK, Kangpokpi and Senapati informed that two volunteers per block will be

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IMPHAL, March 30: The Sub-Inspector of the Manipur Police who allegedly shot dead his cousin brother has been remanded 6 days to police custody by the JMIC Imphal East today. The accused identified as Laishram Birjit alias Chaoba, 28, son of Dr Laishram Ranbir, a sub inspector of the Manipur Police and presently attached with

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/03/cousin-killer-cop-remanded-to-police-custody/

IMPHAL, March 30: In the wake of the replacement of president post of Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) following revolt by dissident MLAs pressing their demands; Chief Minister O Ibobi, Deputy CM Gaikhangam and new MPCC president TN Haokip will be meeting with All India Congress Committee (AICC) leaders in New Delhi soon. It may

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/03/cm-dy-cm-mpcc-prez-to-meet-aicc-top-brass/

IMPHAL, March 30: The All Manipur Bengali Students’ Union (AMBSU), a lone Bengali students’ organisation of the State submitted a memorandum to the Chief Minister through the Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC), Jiribam today, urging to implement provision of Section 29 (2) (f) of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/03/ambsu-memo-pitches-for-implementation-of-rte-provision/