Bodies appeal to lift ban

The MMC and IPDS, organisers of Miss Manipur 2012, have appealed Apunba Ima Lup and other civil society organisations to lift the ban on organising beauty contest Source The Sangai Express

The MMC and IPDS, organisers of Miss Manipur 2012, have appealed Apunba Ima Lup and other civil society organisations to lift the ban on organising beauty contest Source The Sangai Express

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Inferno ravages at Amudon Akham Leikai

Properties worth lakhs were destroyed in a fire that broke out at an iron and steel workshop cum showroom at Amudon Akham Leikai under Lamphel Police Station at around 3 Source The Sangai Express

Properties worth lakhs were destroyed in a fire that broke out at an iron and steel workshop cum showroom at Amudon Akham Leikai under Lamphel Police Station at around 3 Source The Sangai Express

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CCpur debuts as SSC exam centre

Over three thousand candidates have turned up for the Combined Higher Secondary Level Examination today as Churachandpur debuts as exam centre under the Staff Selection Commission Source The Sangai Express S Singlianmang Guite

Over three thousand candidates have turned up for the Combined Higher Secondary Level Examination today as Churachandpur debuts as exam centre under the Staff Selection Commission Source The Sangai Express S Singlianmang Guite

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ZYF asks UGs to abjure violence

The Zeliangrong Youth Front Assam, Manipur and Nagaland has resolved to serve letter to all the militant organisations operating in Zeliangrong areas to abjure violence and not to loiter about with arms and other weapons Source The Sangai Express …

The Zeliangrong Youth Front Assam, Manipur and Nagaland has resolved to serve letter to all the militant organisations operating in Zeliangrong areas to abjure violence and not to loiter about with arms and other weapons Source The Sangai Express Newmai News Network

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CCpur rallies for safety

With four days to go for the regulation of compulsory helmet rules for two wheeler riders and pillion riders here, over five hundred two wheelers on Saturday took the streets here in a drive aimed to spread awareness of helmet for safety driving Sour…

With four days to go for the regulation of compulsory helmet rules for two wheeler riders and pillion riders here, over five hundred two wheelers on Saturday took the streets here in a drive aimed to spread awareness of helmet for safety driving Source The Sangai Express S Singlianmang Guite

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Poumai Naga Tsdoumai Me, Delhi PNTMD celebrates Silver Jubilee

The Poumai Naga Ts doumai Me, Delhi PNTMD celebrated its Silver Jubilee cum Fresher’s Social on October 24 at Don Bosco Technical Institute, Okhla Source The Sangai Express

The Poumai Naga Ts doumai Me, Delhi PNTMD celebrated its Silver Jubilee cum Fresher’s Social on October 24 at Don Bosco Technical Institute, Okhla Source The Sangai Express

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Irom Sharmila refuses award

Having shunned food and water for the last twelve years, Manipur’s ‘Iron Lady’ Irom Chanu Sharmila has decided not to accept any award till the Armed Forces Special Powers Act is withdrawn Source The Sangai Express Press Trust of India

Having shunned food and water for the last twelve years, Manipur’s ‘Iron Lady’ Irom Chanu Sharmila has decided not to accept any award till the Armed Forces Special Powers Act is withdrawn Source The Sangai Express Press Trust of India

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Khursid appointed Foreign Minister, Moily gets Petroleum

Salman Khurshid was today made External Affairs Minister and Veerappa Moily given Petroleum portfolio as Prime Minister Manmohan Singh undertook a major reshuffle of Council of Ministers and inducted 17 new faces Source The Sangai Express Press T…

Salman Khurshid was today made External Affairs Minister and Veerappa Moily given Petroleum portfolio as Prime Minister Manmohan Singh undertook a major reshuffle of Council of Ministers and inducted 17 new faces Source The Sangai Express Press Trust of India

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Aided college teachers decry apathy

Even though Aided colleges have been taking a major part in higher education for the last 30 years, it remains a big question whether or not teaching staff of these aided colleges are getting the benefits entitled to them under guidelines of the Univer…

Even though Aided colleges have been taking a major part in higher education for the last 30 years, it remains a big question whether or not teaching staff of these aided colleges are getting the benefits entitled to them under guidelines of the University Grants Commission UGC Source The Sangai Express

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CM reaffirms Govt’s egalitarian policy

Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh has asserted that as Manipur is home to various ethnic communities with different religious beliefs and interest every endeavour or policies of the Government must incorporate holistic approach to accommodate interest o…

Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh has asserted that as Manipur is home to various ethnic communities with different religious beliefs and interest every endeavour or policies of the Government must incorporate holistic approach to accommodate interest of cross section of the society Source The Sangai Express

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MSCW Manipur State Commission for Women concerned

Chairperson of the Manipur State Commission for Women Dr L Ibetombi has expressed serious concern over the rising number of crimes against women and children Source The Sangai Express

Chairperson of the Manipur State Commission for Women Dr L Ibetombi has expressed serious concern over the rising number of crimes against women and children Source The Sangai Express

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Seminar on local attires begins

A two day seminar on ‘The Indigenous customary and traditional dress code and ornaments of all ethnic communities of Kangleipak’ commenced from today at Keishamthong Kabui Khul community hall as a part of the 10th Indigenous Brothers’ Meet Source Th…

A two day seminar on ‘The Indigenous customary and traditional dress code and ornaments of all ethnic communities of Kangleipak’ commenced from today at Keishamthong Kabui Khul community hall as a part of the 10th Indigenous Brothers’ Meet Source The Sangai Express

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President, Pranab Mukherjee administering the oath as Minister of State to Ninong Ering, at a Swearing-in Ceremony, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi

President,  Pranab Mukherjee administering the oath as Minister of State to  Ninong Ering, at a Swearing-in Ceremony, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi

President,  Pranab Mukherjee administering the oath as Minister of State to  Ninong Ering, at a Swearing-in Ceremony, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi

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Deliberation on Village authority election

IMPHAL, Oct 28 NNN: Even as the state government of Manipur is setting the ball rolls to conduct the village authority elections in the hill districts of Manipur, tribal organisations opposing to such elections are all set to deliberate on the matter on October 30 at Kuki Inn, Imphal. Convened by the All Tribal Chiefs […]

IMPHAL, Oct 28 NNN: Even as the state government of Manipur is setting the ball rolls to conduct the village authority elections in the hill districts of Manipur, tribal organisations opposing to such elections are all set to deliberate on the matter on October 30 at Kuki Inn, Imphal.
Convened by the All Tribal Chiefs Forum, Manipur and Committee on Prtection of Tribal Areas, Manipur (COPTAM), tribal intellectuals, activists, village authorities and those who matter in the issue will participate in the programme.
All Tribal Chiefs Forum, Manipur president T.Kipgen and COPTAM general secretary Thangkam Lupheng have requested all the tribal leaders, tribal frontal bodies and activists to take part in the programme in the interest of the hill districts of Manipur.
“We are taking a common decision on October 30 and the meeting is very crucial,” said Thangkam Lupheng and T. Kipgen.

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Sainik School Painting competition

An International Peace Poster Contest on the theme “Imagine Peace” was conducted at Sainik School Imphal on 28 October 2012. A total of 106 cadets of the school studying in class VI, VII and VIII participated in the competition which was organised as part of 25th edition of Lions International Peace Poster Contest under the […]

An International Peace Poster Contest on the theme “Imagine Peace” was conducted at Sainik School Imphal on 28 October 2012. A total of 106 cadets of the school studying in class VI, VII and VIII participated in the competition which was organised as part of 25th edition of Lions International Peace Poster Contest under the aegis of Lions Club of Imphal Greater, Lions Club International District 322D. In the final result declared by a jury of two members namely Ng Norendrajit Singh and A Ashok Kumar from JNV Khgumbong and Sainik School Imphal respectively, Cadet Prabin Hemam (class VII) was adjudged first while Cadet Rohit Thokchom (class VII) and Cadet Boris Sougrakpam (class VII) stood second and third position respectively. The painting of the winner will be forwarded for District Level Competition to be held at Guwahati in the month of November 2012.

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22 ministers inducted into UPA II

Mail News Service New Delhi, Oct 28 : In a major reshuffle expected to be the last of the present minister, 22 ministers, including seven of cabinet rank, were inducted into the Manmohan Singh government in what is seen as the last such exercise by UPA-II before the 2014 general elections. Salman Khurshid was India’s […]

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New Delhi, Oct 28 : In a major reshuffle expected to be the last of the present minister, 22 ministers, including seven of cabinet rank, were inducted into the Manmohan Singh government in what is seen as the last such exercise by UPA-II before the 2014 general elections.
Salman Khurshid was India’s new external affairs minister as Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Sunday effected a major revamp of his council of ministers, inducting 22 faces, including seven of cabinet rank.
The President of India, as advised by the Prime Minister, appointed and administered the Oaths of Office and Secrecy to the following members of the Union Council of Ministers:-

CABINET MINISTERS

1.
Shri K. Rahman Khan
2.
Shri Dinsha J. Patel
3.
Shri Ajay Maken
4.
Shri M.M. Pallam Raju
5.
Shri Ashwani Kumar
6.
Shri Harish Rawat
7.
Smt. Chandresh Kumari Katoch

MINISTERS OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE)
1.
Shri Manish Tewari
2.
Dr. K. Chiranjeevi

MINISTERS OF STATE
1.
Dr. Shashi Tharoor
2.
Shri Kodikunnil Suresh
3.
Shri Tariq Anwar
4.
Shri Kotla Jaya Surya Prakash Reddy
5.
Smt. Ranee Narah
6.
Shri Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury
7.
Shri A.H. Khan Choudhury
8.
Shri Sarvey Sathyanarayana
9.
Shri Ninong Ering

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