Manipur News

IMPHAL, February 29: The Indian Olympic Association and the Government of India haven’t yet given any recognition to the Indigenous games of the State, Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh observed today in the House. The leader of the House who also holds the Youth Affairs and Sports portfolio was clarifying to cut motions raised by

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/03/ioa-and-goi-yet-to-recognise-state-indigenous-games-cm/

IMPHAL, February 29: Members of the Joint Action Committee (JAC) formed against the death of rape victim of Chinikon and family members, today tried to storm in the Manipur Legislative Assembly when the assembly session was going on in full swing this afternoon. Protestors mostly wowmen folk, bearing placards which says “Hang the rapist to

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/03/jac-against-chinokon-rape-storm-assembly/

IMPHAL, February 29: The Manipur Legislative Assembly passed a total of Rs 1239.63 crore for seven demands today. The demands are Demand No 4 for Land Revenue, Stamps and Registration and District Administration amounting to Rs 80,86,46,000; Demand on 3 for Power amounting to Rs 579,20,53,000; Demand no 25 for Youth Affairs and Sports department

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/03/house-passes-rs-123963-crores-for-seven-demands/

KANGPOKPI, February 29: Kuki Inpi Manipur and Kuki Students’ Organization-GHQ have jointly condemned the brutal killing Molnom Junior High School Headmaster allegedly by Aimol Satu villagers yesterday night at Aimol Satu village under Tengnoupal Sub-Division in Chandel district. The joint statement of the Kuki Inpi Manipur KSO-GHQ said that the deceased L. Thongkhogin, Headmaster of

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/03/kim-kso-condemn-chandel-killing-gives-24-hrs-ultimatum/

BISHNUPUR, February 29: Condemning the incident where a housewife was found dead hanging under suspicious condition at Hameiban in Bishnupur district on February 25 around 8.30 pm, a sit-in-protest was staged at Thanga Salam High School ground today. The deceased housewife has been identified as Laishram ongbi Sophia, 23 wife of Thoiba. She hailed from

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/03/jac-suspects-foul-play-in-housewifes-death/

IMPHAL, February 29: Manipur will soon have a six-lane highway of international standard, Works minister Dr Kh Ratankumar Singh today declared while laying foundation stone of the Haotabi Kyamgei Bailey Bridge. The minister said a six-lane National Highway will soon connect Imphal and Haflong in Assam via Kangchup, Tamenglong and Tousem. After the foundation stone

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/03/state-to-have-sixlane-highway-soon-works-minister/

BISHNUPUR, February 29: Tension gripped Thanga in Bishnupur district after a sit-in-protest was staged near the venue of a one-day political conference with both sides seemingly from rival groups. The political conference was organized by Thanga Block Congress Committee at Thanga Haorang Chingyang Community Hall yesterday with MLA of Thanga Constituency T Mangibabu who is

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/03/tension-grips-thanga-as-rival-parties-hold-sitin-and-conference-at-the-same-venue/

IMPHAL, February 29: The death of an assistant teacher today, after he had allegedly suffered a severe beating from some NSCN IM cadres last evening, conjured up a mob who went on a rampage and set three houses and some vehicles on fire. The deceased is identified as assistant teacher of Molnom Junior high School

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/03/assistant-teachers-death-after-alleged-nscn-im-beating-triggers-mob-violence-in-aimol-satu-village/

IMPHAL, February 29: The state government hardly adopt service extension policy for retired government employees rather it re-engaged retired employees in the event of urgent requirement, said Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh, on the floor of the house today. The Chief Minister was responding to calling attention motion moved by the opposition MLA L Ibomcha

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/03/no-service-extension-but-reengagement-cm/

IMPHAL, February 29: The All Loktak Lake Area Fishermen Union Manipur has sought a clarification from the Loktak Development Authority chairman Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh on the issue of Loktak Lake. Speaking to a select media group, ALLAFUM secretary Oinam Rajen Singh said a huge fund amounting crores of rupees have been sanctioned by

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/03/allafum-demands-clarification-on-issues-surrounding-loktak-lake-cleaning/

IMPHAL, February 29: In a landmark judgement passed today, the High Court of Manipur has disqualified Moirang MLA Mairembam Prithiviraj Singh who is also the present parliamentary secretary of Youth Affairs and Sports, Tourism from being a member of the Manipur Legislative Assembly. The verdict, passed just 30 minutes passed noon today by a single

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/03/high-court-disqualifies-mla-prithiviraj-in-false-affidavit-case/

IMPHAL, February 29: BJP Nambol Mandal president Salam Brajamani has charged misuse of huge tourism development funds in Bishnupur district sanctioned by the Centre and further warned to approach the CBI to investigate the same. Nambol BJP workers today staged a sit in protest at the Nambol market condemning the Chief Minister and local MLA

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/03/bjp-nambol-alleges-misuse-of-huge-funds/