Ima Keithel : post-earthquake

Photos by Aribam Munindrajit Imphal ,12 Jan 2016: The women vendors of Ima keithel has been left to set up their stalls in the streets after the 4th Jan 2016 Earthquake that left the newly built market shed damaged and unusable.  They have been demanding for a temporary shed until a new market shed has

Photos by Aribam Munindrajit Imphal ,12 Jan 2016: The women vendors of Ima keithel has been left to set up their stalls in the streets after the 4th Jan 2016 Earthquake that left the newly built market shed damaged and unusable.  They have been demanding for a temporary shed until a new market shed has

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More than 80 pc voters exercise their franchise in local body polls

IMPHAL, January 11: Voter turnout for the 18 Municipal Councils and eight Nagar Panchayats covering four valley districts which went to polls today was recorded at more than 80 percent, although official statement is awaited. Jiribam sub-division in Im…

IMPHAL, January 11: Voter turnout for the 18 Municipal Councils and eight Nagar Panchayats covering four valley districts which went to polls today was recorded at more than 80 percent, although official statement is awaited. Jiribam sub-division in Imphal East district recorded 77 percentage of voter turnout, while it is estimated to be between 85

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Kabui Khullen villagers uncertain about govt rehabilitation initiative post quake

IMPHAL, January 7: The government has not reached the epicentre of the earthquake affected Kabui Khullen Part 1, under Tamenglong district till January 6, alleged scholar and activist Malem Ningthouja who had reached the village since the 4 of January …

IMPHAL, January 7: The government has not reached the epicentre of the earthquake affected Kabui Khullen Part 1, under Tamenglong district till January 6, alleged scholar and activist Malem Ningthouja who had reached the village since the 4 of January along with five others. Malem came down heavily against the delay in official response to

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‘Con-man Kangujam Kanarjit arrested’

IMPHAL, January 5: Police nabbed Kangujam Kanarjit Singh, 30, son of K Ibotombi Singh, a resident of Khongman Bashikhong Wangkhei Loumanbi Leirak on charges of fraud, assault and criminal breach of trust. He was arrested from his residence at about 9 am today by personnel of Porompat Police Station. “This individual claimed that he is

IMPHAL, January 5: Police nabbed Kangujam Kanarjit Singh, 30, son of K Ibotombi Singh, a resident of Khongman Bashikhong Wangkhei Loumanbi Leirak on charges of fraud, assault and criminal breach of trust. He was arrested from his residence at about 9 am today by personnel of Porompat Police Station. “This individual claimed that he is

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Disaster of 6.7 magnitude earthquake in Manipur so far

IMPHAL, January 4: The 6.7 magnitude earthquake which occurred at 4:35 a.m. on Monday, January 4 with its epicentre at Tamenglong district at a depth of 17 km below the ground have killed at least five and injured 33 persons in Imphal. A girl was kille…

IMPHAL, January 4: The 6.7 magnitude earthquake which occurred at 4:35 a.m. on Monday, January 4 with its epicentre at Tamenglong district at a depth of 17 km below the ground have killed at least five and injured 33 persons in Imphal. A girl was killed in a building collapse at Tamenglong district, while another

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Manipur hit by 6.7 magnitude earthquake

India’s North-East region has been hit by a 6.7 magnitude earthquake today but there was no immediate word on casualties. The tremor hit at 4.35 am (23.05 GMT Sunday) 33km west-northwest of the city of Imphal, capital of Manipur state, USGS said. India’s meteorological department said the epicenter of the quake was in Tamenglong region

India’s North-East region has been hit by a 6.7 magnitude earthquake today but there was no immediate word on casualties. The tremor hit at 4.35 am (23.05 GMT Sunday) 33km west-northwest of the city of Imphal, capital of Manipur state, USGS said. India’s meteorological department said the epicenter of the quake was in Tamenglong region

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Sharmila calls for plebiscite on Armed Forces Special Powers Act-1958

IMPHAL, January 2: Irom Chanu Sharmila today said a plebiscite on the Armed Forces Special Powers Act 1958 should be held for the people to decide whether the Act should continue or not. Speaking to media persons after she was produced before the court…

IMPHAL, January 2: Irom Chanu Sharmila today said a plebiscite on the Armed Forces Special Powers Act 1958 should be held for the people to decide whether the Act should continue or not. Speaking to media persons after she was produced before the court of the CJM Imphal West A Noutuneshori Devi here today, the

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Gaikhangam distributes farm equipments to farmers

IMPHAL, December 31: Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam, today distributed Tractors and Powers Tillers to selected farmers in a function held at the office premises of Veterinary & Animal Husbandry Department, Sanjenthong. The function was also attended by Minister (Com & Inds/Vety & AH/Seri) Govindas Konthoujam and Parliamentary Secretary (Hort & SC/CADA) Vungzagin Valte. Farm mechanization

IMPHAL, December 31: Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam, today distributed Tractors and Powers Tillers to selected farmers in a function held at the office premises of Veterinary & Animal Husbandry Department, Sanjenthong. The function was also attended by Minister (Com & Inds/Vety & AH/Seri) Govindas Konthoujam and Parliamentary Secretary (Hort & SC/CADA) Vungzagin Valte. Farm mechanization

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NO to ‘Free Basics (by Facebook)’, YES to ‘Net Neutrality’

By Ringo Pebam Imagine that with Facebook’s “Free Basics” (formerly known as internet.org), our orange planters in Tamenglong, our farmers in Thoubal, can access only Facebook and couple of other

By Ringo Pebam Imagine that with Facebook’s “Free Basics” (formerly known as internet.org), our orange planters in Tamenglong, our farmers in Thoubal, can access only Facebook and couple of other

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Manipur Civil Services Combined Competitive (Preliminary) Examination, 2015 : Notification

Applications are invited only through online for the Manipur Civil Services Combined Competitive (Preliminary) Examination, 2015 under the Manipur Civil Services Combined Competitive Examination Rules, 2010 for selecting candidates for

Applications are invited only through online for the Manipur Civil Services Combined Competitive (Preliminary) Examination, 2015 under the Manipur Civil Services Combined Competitive Examination Rules, 2010 for selecting candidates for

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Manipuri Woman among reputed designers of handloom to showcase her collections

IMPHAL, December 29: Under Tantavi series on the theme of Tradition and Trend, Development Commissioner for Handlooms, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India brought out an exhibition called ‘‘India Handloom’’,

IMPHAL, December 29: Under Tantavi series on the theme of Tradition and Trend, Development Commissioner for Handlooms, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India brought out an exhibition called ‘‘India Handloom’’,

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BJP’s popularity will not last long, Gaikhangam claims

  This was stated by Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam, who is also the president of Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee, speaking as the chief guest at the 92th ‘Dal Day’ observation

  This was stated by Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam, who is also the president of Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee, speaking as the chief guest at the 92th ‘Dal Day’ observation

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Canine Carnival 2015

Photos by Aribam Munindrajit   Canine Carnival 2015 kick-started on December 25 at Hapta Kangjeibung Ground, with participation of around 150 dogs of 20 different breeds. The festival is organized by

Photos by Aribam Munindrajit   Canine Carnival 2015 kick-started on December 25 at Hapta Kangjeibung Ground, with participation of around 150 dogs of 20 different breeds. The festival is organized by

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AR seizes illegal gold worth Rs 7. 11 cr

IMPHAL, December 26: Troops of 2 Assam Rifles of 9 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) apprehended two individuals carrying a huge cache of illegal gold

IMPHAL, December 26: Troops of 2 Assam Rifles of 9 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) apprehended two individuals carrying a huge cache of illegal gold

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Manipuri Dance performance enthrals crowd at Mandalay National Theatre in Myanmar

IMPHAL, December 26: A Manipuri Dance troupe enthralled a crowd attending an Indian Cultural programme at the National Theatre of Mandalay, Myanmar on December 24, 2015. The event was organised

IMPHAL, December 26: A Manipuri Dance troupe enthralled a crowd attending an Indian Cultural programme at the National Theatre of Mandalay, Myanmar on December 24, 2015. The event was organised

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Scribe killed during Momoko agitation remembered on third death anniv

IMPHAL, December 23: The 3rd death anniversary of journalist Thangjam Dwijamani was held today at the Cheiraoching, Thangmeiband. The observation was attended by family members, local MLA Khumukcham Joykishan, friends,

IMPHAL, December 23: The 3rd death anniversary of journalist Thangjam Dwijamani was held today at the Cheiraoching, Thangmeiband. The observation was attended by family members, local MLA Khumukcham Joykishan, friends,

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Zeliangrong Cultural Research Centre at Khuopum Valley is need of hour: M Asnikumar

IMPHAL, December 18: The celebration of Rani Gaidinliu Centenary cum Golden Jubilee of All Zeliangrong Students’ Union (AZSU) (Assam, Manipur and Nagaland) which started from December 15 at the public

IMPHAL, December 18: The celebration of Rani Gaidinliu Centenary cum Golden Jubilee of All Zeliangrong Students’ Union (AZSU) (Assam, Manipur and Nagaland) which started from December 15 at the public

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Mayanglambam Ojit awarded the National Honour Award 2015

IMPHAL, December 14: Mayanglambam Ojit Kumar Singh, one of the feature article writers of the magazine NeScholar has been awarded the National Honour Award 2015 in a function organized at

IMPHAL, December 14: Mayanglambam Ojit Kumar Singh, one of the feature article writers of the magazine NeScholar has been awarded the National Honour Award 2015 in a function organized at

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Candle-light vigil at Jantar Mantar against extra judicial killings in Manipur by security personnel

NEW DELHI, December 11: A large number of Manipuri youth gathered today, December 11, at Jantar Mantar under the banner of North-East Forum for International Solidarity (NEFIS) for a candle-light

NEW DELHI, December 11: A large number of Manipuri youth gathered today, December 11, at Jantar Mantar under the banner of North-East Forum for International Solidarity (NEFIS) for a candle-light

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