The Travails of a Manipur Police Officer Whose Father-in-Law is an Insurgent Leader – The Wire

The Travails of a Manipur Police Officer Whose Father-in-Law is an Insurgent Leader
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Brinda is a deputy superintendent of police with 9 ARB Mahilla Battalion (an all-women battalion), waiting to hear from the Manipur police on her resignation, submitted to the state director general of police, L.M. Khoute, on January 26. “Till date …

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The Travails of a Manipur Police Officer Whose Father-in-Law is an Insurgent Leader
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Brinda is a deputy superintendent of police with 9 ARB Mahilla Battalion (an all-women battalion), waiting to hear from the Manipur police on her resignation, submitted to the state director general of police, L.M. Khoute, on January 26. “Till date …

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300 KW Gelnal hydel power project inaugurated

IMPHAL, May 4 : Gelnal Hydel Power Project of 300 KW capacity was inaugurated today at GM hall, Gelnal village, Senapati district in the presence of MLA Francis Ngajokpa, Kangpokpi ADC DK Thangboi and MANIREDA Director L Manglem. The plant was installe…

IMPHAL, May 4 : Gelnal Hydel Power Project of 300 KW capacity was inaugurated today at GM hall, Gelnal village, Senapati district in the presence of MLA Francis Ngajokpa, Kangpokpi ADC DK Thangboi and MANIREDA Director L Manglem. The plant was installed in the early 90s by the Department of Electricity, Manipur. Operations of the

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Reservation unrest in Manipur varsity – The Statesman


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Reservation unrest in Manipur varsity
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While the Manipur University Tribal Students’ Union (MUTSU) launched a two-day agitation seeking revocation of the UGC policy, the Manipur University Students’ Union said a democratic form of agitation should be organised rather than unruly protests.
JSCC urges MU to settle rowThe Sangai Express

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Reservation unrest in Manipur varsity
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While the Manipur University Tribal Students' Union (MUTSU) launched a two-day agitation seeking revocation of the UGC policy, the Manipur University Students' Union said a democratic form of agitation should be organised rather than unruly protests.
JSCC urges MU to settle rowThe Sangai Express

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Ksh Bhabananda Singh takes charge as Manipur BJP chief – Business Standard


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Ksh Bhabananda Singh takes charge as Manipur BJP chief
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Ksh Bhabananda Singh, who was recently appointed as Manipur’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president, today took charge at a ceremony held at the party head office in Nityaipat Chuthek. Bhabananda Singh was handed over the charge by outgoing …
New Manipur BJP chief vows to unseat CongressThe Hindu
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Ksh Bhabananda Singh takes charge as Manipur BJP chief
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Ksh Bhabananda Singh, who was recently appointed as Manipur's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president, today took charge at a ceremony held at the party head office in Nityaipat Chuthek. Bhabananda Singh was handed over the charge by outgoing …
New Manipur BJP chief vows to unseat CongressThe Hindu
Bhabananda vows to strengthen BJPE-Pao.net

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Manipur activists resent big dams; cite environmental concerns – thenortheasttoday.com

Manipur activists resent big dams; cite environmental concernsthenortheasttoday.comIMPHAL: Amidst the burning unrest in Manipur regarding the issue of ILP that has left the bodies of 9 martyrs unburied for more than 247 days on a stretch, to make matte…

Manipur activists resent big dams; cite environmental concerns
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IMPHAL: Amidst the burning unrest in Manipur regarding the issue of ILP that has left the bodies of 9 martyrs unburied for more than 247 days on a stretch, to make matters worse, the chaos regarding non-construction of dams has also come into the …

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It’s high time Meitei/Meetei to include in ST: DESAM

IMPHAL, May 4: The Democratic Students Alliance of Manipur (DESAM) has in statement said that it is time for Meitei/Meetei to include in the list of Schedule Tribe. Derogatory word as it seems, the word HAO, describing the people of hills of Manipur is…

IMPHAL, May 4: The Democratic Students Alliance of Manipur (DESAM) has in statement said that it is time for Meitei/Meetei to include in the list of Schedule Tribe. Derogatory word as it seems, the word HAO, describing the people of hills of Manipur is not offensive before the Meitei/Meetei adopted Hinduism and inclusion in the

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Panthou at safe Haven, devotes apologize to locality

IMPHAL, May 4: The devotees of Panthou alias Hijam Ratan has tendered an apology to the concerned locality of Wangkhei Hijam Leikai through the media. In a press meet held today at the Uripok Yambem Leikai the devotees of the godman made this apology before media persons. “The Loishang office bearers have been advised by

IMPHAL, May 4: The devotees of Panthou alias Hijam Ratan has tendered an apology to the concerned locality of Wangkhei Hijam Leikai through the media. In a press meet held today at the Uripok Yambem Leikai the devotees of the godman made this apology before media persons. “The Loishang office bearers have been advised by

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JSCC wants MU problems resolved

IMPHAL, May 4: The Joint Students’ Co-ordination Committee (JSCC), Manipur has expressed its concern over the volatile situation prevailing in the Manipur University (MU), campus since the last many days. In statement, JSCC media co-ordinator Manjit Sarangthem, demanded the authority concerned to immediately intervene into the matter and solve the problems so as the students

IMPHAL, May 4: The Joint Students’ Co-ordination Committee (JSCC), Manipur has expressed its concern over the volatile situation prevailing in the Manipur University (MU), campus since the last many days. In statement, JSCC media co-ordinator Manjit Sarangthem, demanded the authority concerned to immediately intervene into the matter and solve the problems so as the students

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Prashanta JAC imposes 48-hr general strike against Govt incompetency

UCM, AMUCO, JAC Lilong to support the strike IMPHAL, May 4: The Joint Action Committee (JAC) formed over the controversial death of Sagolsem Prashanta, today announced a two days state-wide general strike from midnight today. The general strike is call…

UCM, AMUCO, JAC Lilong to support the strike IMPHAL, May 4: The Joint Action Committee (JAC) formed over the controversial death of Sagolsem Prashanta, today announced a two days state-wide general strike from midnight today. The general strike is called at a time when Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System (JCILPS) announced a 42-hour

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Sadar Hills CSOs resolves to begins stir over Cdo issue

KANGPOKPI, May 4: Civil Society Organizations of Sadar Hills has decided to launch a series of agitation in protest against the installation of Commando out Post Gamgiphai in Sadar Hills. The decision of the CSOs Sadar Hills came after a joint meeting …

KANGPOKPI, May 4: Civil Society Organizations of Sadar Hills has decided to launch a series of agitation in protest against the installation of Commando out Post Gamgiphai in Sadar Hills. The decision of the CSOs Sadar Hills came after a joint meeting held yesterday late evening at Kangpokpi allegedly after the expiry of the stipulated

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Questions to my Chairman

By Thounaojam Brinda Everyone of us have felt the brunt of violence in varying degrees. Violations of human rights by all actors. Somebody rightly said that militancy has become the biggest industry in Manipur. 1. When did insurgents become retrogradin…

By Thounaojam Brinda Everyone of us have felt the brunt of violence in varying degrees. Violations of human rights by all actors. Somebody rightly said that militancy has become the biggest industry in Manipur. 1. When did insurgents become retrograding and perverted into apolitical militancy (there can be militancy even without using arms)? It is

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Nungei village under attack again

IMPHAL, May 4:The Joint Action Committee against Cruel Firing at Nungei Meira Paibi states that roads have been blocked since 10am today following the indiscriminate attack on the Nungei village. A press release by the convenor of the JAC, Sanjoy Khaid…

IMPHAL, May 4:The Joint Action Committee against Cruel Firing at Nungei Meira Paibi states that roads have been blocked since 10am today following the indiscriminate attack on the Nungei village. A press release by the convenor of the JAC, Sanjoy Khaidem states that three motorcycle borne muslim youths had fired indiscriminately at the Nungei meira

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Beyond Presumptions

Academics, and often journalism too, fall prey to what has been referred to as “axiomatic academics” or “axiomatic journalism”, as it were. Conflict studies, particularly in relation to the Northeast, and again particularly done by the numerous well-funded NGOs outside of this conflict region, are fond of this approach. Needless to say these studies are

Academics, and often journalism too, fall prey to what has been referred to as “axiomatic academics” or “axiomatic journalism”, as it were. Conflict studies, particularly in relation to the Northeast, and again particularly done by the numerous well-funded NGOs outside of this conflict region, are fond of this approach. Needless to say these studies are

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Irregularities alleged in appointment of teacher

IMPHAL, May 4: The Young Sporting Union (YSU) of Haoreibi Makha Leikai and Haoreibi Makha Leikai Nupi Yaipha Thousil Lup warned to revoke the appointment of K Umeshwori Devi of Haoreibi Makha Leikai Lower Primary School (Aided). Speaking at a press con…

IMPHAL, May 4: The Young Sporting Union (YSU) of Haoreibi Makha Leikai and Haoreibi Makha Leikai Nupi Yaipha Thousil Lup warned to revoke the appointment of K Umeshwori Devi of Haoreibi Makha Leikai Lower Primary School (Aided). Speaking at a press conference held at Manipur Press Club today, Secretary of YSU, Ningombam Somendro, contended that

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KSDDC lambast PHED minister’s clarification

IMPHAL, May 4: The Khousabung Sub Divisional Demand Committee (KSDDC) refuting that they did not receive relief materials from the so called Relief Committee, questioned whether the latter was a committee form by the government or a political agent of …

IMPHAL, May 4: The Khousabung Sub Divisional Demand Committee (KSDDC) refuting that they did not receive relief materials from the so called Relief Committee, questioned whether the latter was a committee form by the government or a political agent of the newly appointed PHED minister, T Manga Vaiphei. KSDDC was reacting to news item appeared

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Tamenglong organisations to intensify stir against failure to restore road connectivity

TAMENGONG, May 4: Several frontal organization of Tamenglong on Tuesday strongly condemning the National Highways Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd. (NHIDCL), warned to intensify stir against zero progress of restoration of Khongsang-Tamenglon…

TAMENGONG, May 4: Several frontal organization of Tamenglong on Tuesday strongly condemning the National Highways Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd. (NHIDCL), warned to intensify stir against zero progress of restoration of Khongsang-Tamenglong road. In this regards a meeting was convened at PWD IB Tamenglong headquarter by the Joint Forum for Transport Welfare Tamenglong to discuss about

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Panthou crisis

  The Ima Leishem Inaat Loishang has appealed to all to help in peaceful resolution of the confrontation at the locality of Panthou. Yambem Laba former President of the organisation said the confrontation occurred due to a communication gap. He said the incidents were unfortunate. He said no complaints were filed to the police regarding […]

 

The Ima Leishem Inaat Loishang has appealed to all to help in peaceful resolution of the confrontation at the locality of Panthou. Yambem Laba former President of the organisation said the confrontation occurred due to a communication gap. He said the incidents were unfortunate. He said no complaints were filed to the police regarding the burning of vehicles by the organisation.

The organisation wants to have a conducive environment where the locals and the devotees can freely exchange ideas and implement do’s and don’ts around the area.

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Dy CM appeals to all to live as one

    Imphal, May 4 DIPR  : Dy. CM   Gaikhangam has appeal to all sections to live  peacefully and harmoniously since the people of Manipur have a  common history. It is very important for the people of the state to remain unite. Gaikhangam further stated that with increase in population  , there is scarcity of […]

 

 

Imphal, May 4 DIPR  : Dy. CM   Gaikhangam has appeal to all sections to live  peacefully and harmoniously since the people of Manipur have a  common history. It is very important for the people of the state to remain unite. Gaikhangam further stated that with increase in population  , there is scarcity of land to  construct   halls and play ground  . Inaugurating   Irom Meijrao Mamang Makha Leikai Community  Hall here today he added it is fortunate for the people of Irom Meijrao to have space for Community Hall and appealed to the locals to look after  the hall as their own property.

The Community Hall was jointly constructed by Wangoi Kendra Development Council, Social Youth Club, Irom Meijrao and under the supervision of  S. Achouba Singh  Vice -Chairman, Manipur  Khadi and Village  Industries Board.

During the programme , cultural programmes  were performed by students of Guru Irabot Institute, Bashikhong and presentation were gifted to the dignitaries by Local Cluster Groups.

 

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7,51,376 REGISTERED IN MANIPUR EMPLOYMENT EXCHANGES

    Imphal,  May 4    (DIPR) :  A total of 7,51,376 applicants including   2,20,063  female applicants have Live-Registered in the different Employment Exchange of Manipur till the end of March, 2016 according to monthly progress report on the working of Employment Service, Manipur issued by the Directorate of  Employment Exchange, Manipur. Imphal West district has […]

 

 

Imphal,  May 4    (DIPR) :  A total of 7,51,376 applicants including   2,20,063  female applicants have Live-Registered in the different Employment Exchange of Manipur till the end of March, 2016 according to monthly progress report on the working of Employment Service, Manipur issued by the Directorate of  Employment Exchange, Manipur.

Imphal West district has the highest number of job seekers with 1,96,224 registered including  69,025 female. Imphal East district has 1,19,875 including 35,650 female , Thoubal 1,27,478 including 28,178 female , Bishnupur 71,878 including 18,793 female , Churachandpur 74,953 including 20,180 female , Ukhrul 30,721 including 9,398 female, Senapati 62,306 including  17,506 female , Tamenglong 26,343 including 6,522 female  and Chandel 32,040 including 10,259 female  .

The number of those registered under Physical/Handicapped are 2,794 (1,876 male and 918 female) and under U.E. I & G. B are 6,764 (3,130 male and 3,634 female) respectively.

During the month 1,444   applicants including 623  female applicants got themselves registered with Employment Exchanges in Manipur as against 2,613  applicants last month.

 

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  General strike  begins

    Imphal, May 4 UNA :  Joint Action Committee (JAC) formed over the controversial death by hanging of Sagolsem Prashanta today announced a two-day state-wide general strike beginning from Wednesday midnight. The general strike was called at a time while Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System (JCILPS) announced a 42-hour “public curfew” which […]

 

 

Imphal, May 4 UNA :  Joint Action Committee (JAC) formed over the controversial death by hanging of Sagolsem Prashanta today announced a two-day state-wide general strike beginning from Wednesday midnight.

The general strike was called at a time while Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System (JCILPS) announced a 42-hour “public curfew” which would be started from the midnight of May 5.

 

 

 

The decision to call the general strike was taken in a meeting held at the office of the United Committee Manipur (UCM) in which members of another JAC formed by the people of Lilong area where the youth was found murder and leaders of UCM and All Manipur United Club Organizations, (AMUCO) took part.

 

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