Celebrating the unique cultural festival of the 16 tribes of Nagas of Manipur, Lui Ngai Ni was organized at Senapati public ground today Source The Sangai Express Courtesy The Hornbill Express
Celebrating the unique cultural festival of the 16 tribes of Nagas of Manipur, Lui Ngai Ni was organized at Senapati public ground today Source The Sangai Express Courtesy The Hornbill Express
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As celebrated every year, the traditional seed sowing festival of Naga tribes Lui Ngai Ni was celebrated at Tribal Research Institute, Chingmeirong here today Source The Sangai Express
As celebrated every year, the traditional seed sowing festival of Naga tribes Lui Ngai Ni was celebrated at Tribal Research Institute, Chingmeirong here today Source The Sangai Express
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As celebrated every year, the traditional seed sowing festival of Naga tribes Lui Ngai Ni was celebrated at Tribal Research Institute, Chingmeirong here today Source The Sangai Express
As celebrated every year, the traditional seed sowing festival of Naga tribes Lui Ngai Ni was celebrated at Tribal Research Institute, Chingmeirong here today Source The Sangai Express
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A large number of people today staged a protest demonstration at Kakching Lamkhai against the State Government’s plan to acquire agricultural land and homesteads forcibly for developing a special economic zone at Kuraopokpi, Kakching Source The Sang…
A large number of people today staged a protest demonstration at Kakching Lamkhai against the State Government’s plan to acquire agricultural land and homesteads forcibly for developing a special economic zone at Kuraopokpi, Kakching Source The Sangai Express
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Youth Popular Club, Kyamgei Awang Maning Leikai felicitated State archers who bagged silver and gold medals in the recent 35th National Games held at Kerala along with their coach at the club building here today Source The Sangai Express
Youth Popular Club, Kyamgei Awang Maning Leikai felicitated State archers who bagged silver and gold medals in the recent 35th National Games held at Kerala along with their coach at the club building here today Source The Sangai Express
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With the inauguration of the much awaited operation facility at Moreh sub district hospital, Directorate of Health Services Director Dr Okram Ibomcha personally conducted the first caesarean section surgery and helped a young woman deliver a baby boy y…
With the inauguration of the much awaited operation facility at Moreh sub district hospital, Directorate of Health Services Director Dr Okram Ibomcha personally conducted the first caesarean section surgery and helped a young woman deliver a baby boy yesterday Source The Sangai Express
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After a fabulous month long performance, Chingngaihlian bagged the Zomi Idol India during a glittering grand finale programme on Saturday night, reports our correspondent Source The Sangai Express
After a fabulous month long performance, Chingngaihlian bagged the Zomi Idol India during a glittering grand finale programme on Saturday night, reports our correspondent Source The Sangai Express
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Expressing resentment over the State Government’s failure to set up a magisterial inquiry on the alleged fake encounter carried out by the Assam Rifles which killed Khupneilal Neihsiel and Robert Hesei Kipgen at Kadangbang on January 28, JAC on Kadangb…
Expressing resentment over the State Government’s failure to set up a magisterial inquiry on the alleged fake encounter carried out by the Assam Rifles which killed Khupneilal Neihsiel and Robert Hesei Kipgen at Kadangbang on January 28, JAC on Kadangbang killing is set to impose a 5 day economic blockade from February 18, said a statement issued by Lunmang, secretary and convenor, Thangminlen Haokip of the JAC Source The Sangai Express
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Expressing resentment over the State Government’s failure to set up a magisterial inquiry on the alleged fake encounter carried out by the Assam Rifles which killed Khupneilal Neihsiel and Robert Hesei Kipgen at Kadangbang on January 28, JAC on Kadangb…
Expressing resentment over the State Government’s failure to set up a magisterial inquiry on the alleged fake encounter carried out by the Assam Rifles which killed Khupneilal Neihsiel and Robert Hesei Kipgen at Kadangbang on January 28, JAC on Kadangbang killing is set to impose a 5 day economic blockade from February 18, said a statement issued by Lunmang, secretary and convenor, Thangminlen Haokip of the JAC Source The Sangai Express
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Joint Students Co ordination Committee JSCC has said that admission of students in Class I and II in different Catholic schools of Imphal area would be done through draw of lots only Source The Sangai Express
Joint Students Co ordination Committee JSCC has said that admission of students in Class I and II in different Catholic schools of Imphal area would be done through draw of lots only Source The Sangai Express
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Kuki Students’ Organisation KSO , Moreh has set some guidelines for the students and teachers of Moreh Private Centre regarding Class X examination commencing February 17 Source The Sangai Express
Kuki Students’ Organisation KSO , Moreh has set some guidelines for the students and teachers of Moreh Private Centre regarding Class X examination commencing February 17 Source The Sangai Express
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Kuki Students’ Organisation KSO , Moreh has set some guidelines for the students and teachers of Moreh Private Centre regarding Class X examination commencing February 17 Source The Sangai Express
Kuki Students’ Organisation KSO , Moreh has set some guidelines for the students and teachers of Moreh Private Centre regarding Class X examination commencing February 17 Source The Sangai Express
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MOREH, Feb 15: An LIC office has been opened at Moreh for the first time today with a simple function attended by SDC Moreh Y Sher, marketing manager of LIC
MOREH, Feb 15: An LIC office has been opened at Moreh for the first time today with a simple function attended by SDC Moreh Y Sher, marketing manager of LIC Sichar divisional office T Lakra and branch manager of LIC Moreh L Lhouvum and Kakching LIC branch manager L Leisan was chief guest, president and guests of honour respectively.
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IMPHAL, February 15: The land owners affected by the proposed Special Economic Zone, SEZ Multi product staged a sit in protest under organised by the Lemba Laijing Loukon Protection Committee
IMPHAL, February 15: The land owners affected by the proposed Special Economic Zone, SEZ Multi product staged a sit in protest under organised by the Lemba Laijing Loukon Protection Committee at Kakching Lamkhai today.
The sit in protest was held against the government decision to acquire 450 acres of agricultural land forcibly in between Kakching Lamkhai and Kuraopokpi in Thoubal district for the construction of the proposed SEZ Multi product.
The protestors held placards reading `We want transparency,` `Don`™t grab poor farmers land`, `we condemn unlawful acquisition of law by force`, `we want justified development protect farmer`™s right.`
Speaking on the sideline of the protest, assistant secretary of the committee N Amuyaima Singh said the committee was formed after the deputy commissioner Thoubal issued a notification for acquiring 450 acres of agricultural and farm land at Lemba Laijing Loukon area in December 10, 2013.
He said the committee has also submitted several memorandums to the DC and the State government to revoke the decision to acquire the said land.
The protestors are demanding the government to revoke the decision regarding the land acquisition for the industrial estate and to seek another side where there is no dispute, he said stating that in case the government fails to meet the demand by April, the farmers have no option other than launch various forms of agitation including road blockade.
Amuyaima also alleged that certain unidentified persons had provided their consent for the land acquisition before the Union Minister of Commerce and Industry during her recent visit and inspection at the proposed site, while the genuine land owners were kept detained at Kakching Lamkhai and not allowed to meet the Union Minister.
The DC`™s order, he said will affect 400 household and added that the committee has already submitted a memorandum on the issue to Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman through the BJP Manipur Pradesh.
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IMPHAL February 15: The State Level Lui-Ngai-Ni festival was celebrated today at the Tribal Research Institute, Chingmeirong under the theme `Sowing the seed of peace and prosperity` organised by the
IMPHAL February 15: The State Level Lui-Ngai-Ni festival was celebrated today at the Tribal Research Institute, Chingmeirong under the theme `Sowing the seed of peace and prosperity` organised by the State level Organising Committee Lui-Ngai-Ni 2015.
Speaking to media persons, general secretary Organising Committee Dr Xavier Pamei stated that Lui Ngai Ni- the seed sowing festival was consolidated after a great deal of studies and consultations and was finally christened, `Lui Ngai Ni`™ in the year 1986.
The State government in recognition of the identity and the culture of the festival has declared it a State holiday, while the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India has also listed the festival as one of the tourist festival of India.
The celebration was also attended by deputy Speaker of Manipur Legislative Assembly MK Preshow Shimray, Phungyar (ST) MLA Victor Keishing, Tamenglong MLA Janghemlung.
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IMPHAL, February 15: An under construction school building extension of Patsoi Tulihal New Government Primary School was dismantled by local club and women organization along with angry locals alleging that
IMPHAL, February 15: An under construction school building extension of Patsoi Tulihal New Government Primary School was dismantled by local club and women organization along with angry locals alleging that the contractors had failed to maintain quality in the construction work.
The school building construction is an initiative undertaken under the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA).
The incident occurred this afternoon at around 2 at Patsoi Part-II Makha Leikai under Patsoi PS in Imphal West.
The school building was dismantled by members of Patsoi MakhaYaipha Lup (PAMYAL) and Patsoi Part-II Makha Leikai Women Development Association along with people of the locality.
A local speaking to IFP said that the contractor who has been assigned with the construction work of the school building is not maintaining the quality of the work.
He pointed out that the pillars are installed only for the namesake with the size visibly too small and the distance between the two pillars is more than 20 feet.
The cement usage in constructing the building is very less and the CI sheet used for covering the roof is of very cheap quality, he maintained.
The local club and women organization had instructed the contractor to stop the work few days, he said.
The contractor and the Headmaster of the school were also informed to be present at a meeting today at 1:30 pm by the local club. However the two did not turn up, he said.
Following which the angry locals along with local club members and women organization dismantle the under construction school building, he added.
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IMPHAL, February 15: The Joint Action Committee formed against the alleged killing of Khupneilal Neihsiel and Robert Hesei Kipgen at Kadangband on January 28 by 8 Assam Rifles has decided
IMPHAL, February 15: The Joint Action Committee formed against the alleged killing of Khupneilal Neihsiel and Robert Hesei Kipgen at Kadangband on January 28 by 8 Assam Rifles has decided to impose economic blockade for five days with effect from February 18.
The decision to impose the blockade was arrived at against the State government`™s failure to produce the magisterial inquiry report within the set 15-day deadline, informed the JAC.
According to a statement issued by the JAC`™s convenor Thangminlen Haokip and co-convener Lunmang, the JAC had made it clear to the government to furnish the inquiry report regarding the alleged Kadangband encounter in which a civilian driver, Khupneilal Neihsiel and the Central Administrative Officer CAO of KNF Robert Hesei Kipgen were shot dead while three others were grievously injured.
However, the government has miserably failed to establish the veracity of the fake encounter, it said.
The statement continued that the JAC has contemplated a State-wide general strike and remonstration, however, in view of the ongoing HSLC ad HSSLC examinations it has instead decided to resort to economic blockade so as to not disturb the exams.
The JAC, it said will also make sure there is no disruption both in transportation and in exam centres and also wants to reassure the students of peace of mind, support and cooperation.
It has further stated that the JAC and Kuki civil bodies had opted for a magisterial inquiry in lieu of the judicial inquiry with a view for immediate commencement and early culmination of the inquiry but the government`™s apathy towards the gesture by delaying the inquiry is hurtful.
The nature of the killing incident requires swift delivery of justice since an innocent civilian driver and a CAO of a SoO signatory of Kuki armed organization were slain in a fake encounter, it alleged.
The JAC has resorted to this extreme method of protest with the resolve to halt the repeated human rights violation by the Assam Rifles of which every person in the State irrespective of tribe or community is a victim in one way or another.
Most importantly, the JAC appeals to all state and inter-state transporters of economic goods to respect the blockade and abstain from any act of defiance that would aggravate the prevailing tension, it said.
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IMPHAL, Feb 15: An unidentified non-local who died at JNIMS on February 12 at around 12:30 am after he was admitted there by passersby who found him lying unconscious remains
IMPHAL, Feb 15: An unidentified non-local who died at JNIMS on February 12 at around 12:30 am after he was admitted there by passersby who found him lying unconscious remains unclaimed and unidentified.
Police have informed that the body is still lying at JINMS morgue.
The man seems to be around 40 years old, 5`™5` tall, wheatish complexion, he wears a shot and black hair, slim body, wears a black long pant with white and black stripes shirt.
Police said they will hand over the dead body to IMC for disposal if no one comes forward to claim the body by 10 am of February 18.
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Quite obviously Prime Minister Narendra Modi meant it when he said developing the Northeast is going to be one of his top priority areas. In what seems a translation of
Quite obviously Prime Minister Narendra Modi meant it when he said developing the Northeast is going to be one of his top priority areas. In what seems a translation of this informal statement of policy intent, in the past one week, almost on a daily basis, important Union cabinet ministers have been visiting the Northeast, many of them making Manipur a stop on their tours. These visits no doubt would put the state government on the alert, and nobody will disagree this is good. Democracy works best when checks and balances are built into the system at every level, from the very top right down to the bottom. No need for reminder again that this is precisely what has been lacking in Manipur for all this while. Those at the apex of the hierarchy of state power have come to think they are untouchables, not even by the law, and have been virtually doing whatever they fancy. This has also expectedly been having a cascading effect, and down the hierarchy too, this sense impunity has percolated. Today the entire officialdom has become a monolithic corruption structure where each class of employees scratch the back of the ranks above them and together reap their unholy harvest of public money. This will be more than evident even in a cursory scan of the wealth disproportionate to the known sources of income of these employees.
However, Like so many abnormal trends in governance, corruption too has become Manipur`™s new normal. But the trouble is, the government can give employment to barely 2 percent of the population, therefore even if this corruption monolith were to be accepted as a skewed form of wealth distribution system, it cannot reach the majority of the population. This being case, we are concerned because unless this monolith has been effectively checked, even if total dismantling of it is impossible, all talks of resolution to some of the most vexing social issues of Manipur, including insurgency, will remain in vain. This notwithstanding, though everybody knows corruption is a scourge affecting their individual lives directly or indirectly, their spirit of resistance has now been lulled effectively by the intimidating belief they are powerless to change anything. It is from this vantage that we are encouraged by the signs of new and sustained vigil the Union government seems intent on keeping on the state government. Hopefully, at the end of it, there will be some governance accountability introduced. Wasn`™t it the Prime Minister who had himself said government servants must remain as servants of the society and not its masters? We do hope this current rush of ministerial visits from Delhi is a way of the Prime Minister putting his money where his mouth is.
We must however say there are obvious cautions. Manipur is under a Congress government and the Union government is BJP. This must not result in any vendetta thereby topple democratic norms in Centre-State relations. We say this caution is essential for we also see the state unit of the BJP trying to take advantage, even encouraging the use of undemocratic means to unsettle the state government. This is especially repulsive because as yet the BJP does not have the people`™s mandate in the state, and the party is without a single seat in the state Assembly. The party still did not have this mandate in a bye election to a vacant Assembly seat held after the BJP government was installed at the Centre. If the BJP leadership in power at the Union were to facilitate in any way the undemocratic backdoor entry of the state BJP to the state Assembly through the undemocratic means of using the office of the state Governor, it may amount to some immediate gains for the party, but the longer term losses, in terms of a general depletion of faith of the people not just in any political party, but the Indian democratic polity itself, will far outweigh these immediate gains. Let the state BJP wait till the Assembly election next year to prove its credentials, and it would be to everybody appreciation if the Central BJP leaders rein in its state unit to ensure this is the case.
Leader Writer: Pradip Phanjoubam
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KANGPOKPI, February 15: Celebrating the unique cultural facade by the 16 tribes of Nagas of Manipur, Lui-Ngai-Ni festival hosted by Naga People Organization was organized today at Senapati Public Ground.
KANGPOKPI, February 15: Celebrating the unique cultural facade by the 16 tribes of Nagas of Manipur, Lui-Ngai-Ni festival hosted by Naga People Organization was organized today at Senapati Public Ground.
Traditionally the festival is to invoke the blessing of the creator on the seed crops by showing devotion through folk dances, songs and rituals and to reawaken their past glorious and values for their years to come.
Since the `seed sowing festival`™ is collective to all the Naga tribes and celebrated simultaneously during the onset of spring, it was christened `Lui-Ngai-Ni` in 1987.
L. Dikho, MLA 48(ST) Mao was the chief host of the event while Nagaland minister of Social Security & Welfare Kiyanilie Peseyie was the chief guest, Chandel MLA ST Nunghlung Victor was the guest of honor.
Special invitees include Zomi Council chairman LB Sona, Hmar Inpui president Dr. John Pulamte, Naga Hoho president P Chuba Ozukum, NSF president Tongpang Ozukum, speaker of UNC, ATSUM officials, women`™s union, chief headmen and other dignitaries.
The main highlights of the celebration were folk songs, cultural dances from various tribes such as Poumai, Inpui, Anal, Kharam, Zeliangrong, Chiru, Moyon, Mao, Lamkang, Maram, Chothe, Thangal, Maring, Tangkhul, Tarao and Mongsang.
In his presidential address, UNC president Gaidon Kamei asserted that the socio-cultural and ethno-political unity and solidarity inspires a common future.
So, in spite of the absence of completely identical cultures, dialects, belief system existing among the Naga tribes of Manipur and elsewhere, we have immense commonality in those aspects, he added.
He also urged the Naga community to work for unbending unity in true spirit of their cherished and common political aspiration and hope, which will keep stirring their aspiration.
He further plead that to ponder about our adversaries which hiss out venom of separatism, groupism, self-interest expressed it against the oneness of the Naga family while appealing that `let us stand firm lest our adversaries get a upper hand over us`.
Perhaps as we are in midnight`™s watch at this juncture, waiting for the dawn for which we have been looking forward to, the UNC president said.
He further shared the hope for `early solution to the decade-old Naga political problem in time bound manner with the political will under the new political dispensation in Delhi under the dynamic and able leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
In his concluding message he urged the people to strengthen the unity and let Lui-Ngai- Ni celebration inspire everyone afresh and make it more vibrant.
Kiyanilie Peseyie prayed that the leaders sow the best seed and reap the harvest in abundance with the blessing of Almighty from the people of peace and unity.
He urged the Nagas to join hand and look forward for future by building peace, unity and prosperity in the motherland and by forgetting the bad stories of the past.
He reminded the leaders of Nagas of Manipur that the outside people cannot bring change but only by themselves can bring the change through hard work, which always have a reward in manifold.
In solidarity message from LB. Sona, President, Zomi Council, he brings the regards from all the Zomi tribes which is scattered all over Northeast States and petitioned that `the seed of unity, prosperity and brotherhood`™ must be sowed in the Naga tribes.He manifested his appreciation to UNC for maintaining the society in harmony and unity and plead that UNC continue to work for the society and keep unified.
In the words of the Speaker of Naga Hoho `Silver or gold I have none, but what I have is many brothers and sisters living together in this beautiful land. We are one, I`™m proud of you. Our traditions, culture, rich attires, food habits, dances, folktales, music are all same and interwoven.`
He claimed that the festival theme `Sowing good will, reaping understanding` is the most relevant theme in the present context.
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