Despite dists creation, DCs not given power : Haokholet

IMPHAL, Feb 17: Even as seven new districts were created for administrative convenience on December 8 last year, Deputy Commissioners of the newly created districts have not been given due official powers. This was stated by BJP candidate in Saitu AC Haokholet Kipgen during his flag hoisting ceremony held today at Hengbung ground. Speaking at […]

IMPHAL, Feb 17: Even as seven new districts were created for administrative convenience on December 8 last year, Deputy Commissioners of the newly created districts have not been given due official powers. This was stated by BJP candidate in Saitu AC Haokholet Kipgen during his flag hoisting ceremony held today at Hengbung ground. Speaking at […]

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It’s battle between pro-Manipur and anti-Manipur forces : CM

IMPHAL, Feb 17: Chief Minister Okram Ibobi has categorically stated that the ensuing Manipur State Assembly election is a crucial political battle between BJP which is determined to disintegrate Manipur and Congress which is committed to safeguard the integrity of Manipur at all costs. He was speaking at the flag hoisting ceremony of Congress candidate […]

IMPHAL, Feb 17: Chief Minister Okram Ibobi has categorically stated that the ensuing Manipur State Assembly election is a crucial political battle between BJP which is determined to disintegrate Manipur and Congress which is committed to safeguard the integrity of Manipur at all costs. He was speaking at the flag hoisting ceremony of Congress candidate […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/02/its-battle-between-pro-manipur-and-anti-manipur-forces-cm/

Irom Sharmila to Marry After Manipur Polls

Human rights activist Irom Sharmila plans to get married after the upcoming assembly elections in Manipur in March. Sharmila made the announcement while speaking to reporters in Imphal on Thursday. Sharmila had launched her fast-unto-death on November 4, 2000, demanding the repeal of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958. Desmond Coutanho, an NRI originally […]

Human rights activist Irom Sharmila plans to get married after the upcoming assembly elections in Manipur in March. Sharmila made the announcement while speaking to reporters in Imphal on Thursday. Sharmila had launched her fast-unto-death on November 4, 2000, demanding the repeal of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958. Desmond Coutanho, an NRI originally […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/02/irom-sharmila-to-marry-after-manipur-polls/

2017 polls may see highest deployment of SFs

NEW DELHI, Feb 15 :With little headway in efforts to end the economic blockade in Manipur, the upcoming assembly polls in the state may see one of the highest deployment of Central paramilitary forces in the recent times. Sources in the Home Ministry on Tuesday said that around 20,000 troops deployed in parts of UP […]

NEW DELHI, Feb 15 :With little headway in efforts to end the economic blockade in Manipur, the upcoming assembly polls in the state may see one of the highest deployment of Central paramilitary forces in the recent times. Sources in the Home Ministry on Tuesday said that around 20,000 troops deployed in parts of UP […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/02/2017-polls-may-see-highest-deployment-of-sfs/

IOC negates fuel shortage fear

There would be no shortage of fuel for the ensuing 11th State Assembly election in spite of the more than 100 days old UNC’s indefinite economic blockade. There has been a nagging fear that there may be shortage of fuel for the State Assembly election on account of the indefinite economic blockade. However, information received […]

There would be no shortage of fuel for the ensuing 11th State Assembly election in spite of the more than 100 days old UNC’s indefinite economic blockade. There has been a nagging fear that there may be shortage of fuel for the State Assembly election on account of the indefinite economic blockade. However, information received […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/02/ioc-negates-fuel-shortage-fear/

Why no potable water supply even after 15 years : Javadekar

IMPHAL, Feb 13: Accusing the Congress Government in the State of failing to provide basic amenities, mainly potable water to the people during its 15-year long rule, Union HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar asked the Government where have the funds sanctioned for welfare of the people gone. Javadekar said this while addressing a public meeting at […]

IMPHAL, Feb 13: Accusing the Congress Government in the State of failing to provide basic amenities, mainly potable water to the people during its 15-year long rule, Union HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar asked the Government where have the funds sanctioned for welfare of the people gone. Javadekar said this while addressing a public meeting at […]

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Cong promises potable water for all, CM takes digs at former Congmen now with BJP

IMPHAL, Feb 13: The incumbent Congress Government has pledged that it would invest maximum efforts to provide potable water to every household of the State provided it is re-elected in the 11th Manipur Legislative Assembly election. This was stated by Chief Minister O Ibobi at the flag hoisting ceremony of Congress candidate in Wangkhei AC […]

IMPHAL, Feb 13: The incumbent Congress Government has pledged that it would invest maximum efforts to provide potable water to every household of the State provided it is re-elected in the 11th Manipur Legislative Assembly election. This was stated by Chief Minister O Ibobi at the flag hoisting ceremony of Congress candidate in Wangkhei AC […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/02/cong-promises-potable-water-for-all-cm-takes-digs-at-former-congmen-now-with-bjp/

Check on influx still stands Mum on the deep divide

The stand of the Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System (JCILPS) that non-locals cannot and should not contest in the coming Assembly election is a clear indication that the demand to check the inflow of non-local people into the State still stands. With the State Government announcing the creation of seven new districts, the […]

The stand of the Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System (JCILPS) that non-locals cannot and should not contest in the coming Assembly election is a clear indication that the demand to check the inflow of non-local people into the State still stands. With the State Government announcing the creation of seven new districts, the […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/02/check-on-influx-still-stands-mum-on-the-deep-divide-2/

Non-locals cannot fight election : JCILPS

IMPHAL, Feb 9 : Unless the issue of implementing the Inner Line Permit system is resolved, non-Manipuris who arrived in the State after 1951 cannot fight the ensuing State Assembly election, stated JCILPS. Speaking to reporters at its office located at Sega Road Konjeng Hajari Leikai, JCILP convenor in-charge BK Moirangcha said that until and […]

IMPHAL, Feb 9 : Unless the issue of implementing the Inner Line Permit system is resolved, non-Manipuris who arrived in the State after 1951 cannot fight the ensuing State Assembly election, stated JCILPS. Speaking to reporters at its office located at Sega Road Konjeng Hajari Leikai, JCILP convenor in-charge BK Moirangcha said that until and […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/02/non-locals-cannot-fight-election-jcilps/

Manipur NPF’s working prez resigns

SENAPATI, February 8 (NNN): Working President of the Manipur State Unit of NPF, Solomon Veino, has tendered his resignation from the post and also from primary membership of the party today. Veino cited the party’s decision to deny him a ticket to contest in the ensuing Manipur assembly poll as the reason for his resignation. […]

SENAPATI, February 8 (NNN): Working President of the Manipur State Unit of NPF, Solomon Veino, has tendered his resignation from the post and also from primary membership of the party today. Veino cited the party’s decision to deny him a ticket to contest in the ensuing Manipur assembly poll as the reason for his resignation. […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/02/manipur-npfs-working-prez-resigns/

Irom Sharmila to Contest From Manipur CM Ibobi’s Constituency

Manipur’s iron lady Irom Sharmila will contest against Manipur Chief Minister and Congress’ Okram Ibobi Singh from the Thoubal constituency in the assembly polls next month. Sharmila formed her party People’s Resurgence and Justice Alliance (PRJA) in 2016 after she broke her 16-year-long hunger strike. Sharmila came to the fore with her resistance against the […]

Manipur’s iron lady Irom Sharmila will contest against Manipur Chief Minister and Congress’ Okram Ibobi Singh from the Thoubal constituency in the assembly polls next month. Sharmila formed her party People’s Resurgence and Justice Alliance (PRJA) in 2016 after she broke her 16-year-long hunger strike. Sharmila came to the fore with her resistance against the […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/02/irom-sharmila-to-contest-from-manipur-cm-ibobis-constituency/

Manipur Election 2017: Meitei Muslims hold a political weight that politicians can’t ignore

Manipur is a microcosm of India, inhabited by numerous ethnic communities professing various religions. Hinduism is the majority religion in the state followed by Christianity and Islam which forms the third largest religious community constituting 8.4 percent of the total population in Manipur. Even though Hindus are in majority, Indian politicians never dare to ignore […]

Manipur is a microcosm of India, inhabited by numerous ethnic communities professing various religions. Hinduism is the majority religion in the state followed by Christianity and Islam which forms the third largest religious community constituting 8.4 percent of the total population in Manipur. Even though Hindus are in majority, Indian politicians never dare to ignore […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/02/manipur-election-2017-meitei-muslims-hold-a-political-weight-that-politicians-cant-ignore/

Manipur CM is Phumdi Chor: Ram Madhav

Manipur BJP on Sunday assured that it would investigate all the cases of corruption and irregularities in utilisation of funds provided by the Centre if the party comes to power in the state after the Assembly elections in March. “If the BJP comes to power, we will investigate all allegations against Chief Minister Okram Ibobi […]

Manipur BJP on Sunday assured that it would investigate all the cases of corruption and irregularities in utilisation of funds provided by the Centre if the party comes to power in the state after the Assembly elections in March. “If the BJP comes to power, we will investigate all allegations against Chief Minister Okram Ibobi […]

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BJP declares second list of candidates

Two Women Candidates Make The Cut In Second List IMPHAL: A day after the ruling Congress party declared its candidates for all the 60 assembly constituencies, BJP Central Election Committee on Saturday released the second list of 27 candidates for the 11th Manipur Legislative Assembly election, which would be held on March 4 and 8 […]

Two Women Candidates Make The Cut In Second List IMPHAL: A day after the ruling Congress party declared its candidates for all the 60 assembly constituencies, BJP Central Election Committee on Saturday released the second list of 27 candidates for the 11th Manipur Legislative Assembly election, which would be held on March 4 and 8 […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/02/bjp-declares-second-list-of-candidates/

IOC allays fuel shortage fear during polls

IMPHAL, Feb 2: Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), Imphal office has assured that there would be little shortage of fuel for the 11th Manipur Legislative Assembly election. It has been calculated that around 800 Kls of petrol and 1000 Kls of diesel would be needed for the State Assembly election. Top officials of the IOC’s Imphal […]

IMPHAL, Feb 2: Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), Imphal office has assured that there would be little shortage of fuel for the 11th Manipur Legislative Assembly election. It has been calculated that around 800 Kls of petrol and 1000 Kls of diesel would be needed for the State Assembly election. Top officials of the IOC’s Imphal […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/02/ioc-allays-fuel-shortage-fear-during-polls/

17 IAS/IPS/MCS officers reposted

IMPHAL, Feb 1:The Election Commission of India (ECI) has effected the transfer and posting of 17 IAS/IPS/MCS officers in connection with the ensuing Assembly election. As per the ECI’s missive sent to the State Chief Secretary today, R Sudhan, MD, MSPDCL and Commissioner of Excision and Excise will replace Lunminthang Haokip as DC/DEO, Churachandpur and […]

IMPHAL, Feb 1:The Election Commission of India (ECI) has effected the transfer and posting of 17 IAS/IPS/MCS officers in connection with the ensuing Assembly election. As per the ECI’s missive sent to the State Chief Secretary today, R Sudhan, MD, MSPDCL and Commissioner of Excision and Excise will replace Lunminthang Haokip as DC/DEO, Churachandpur and […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/02/17-iasipsmcs-officers-reposted/

Manipur Elections 2017: Denied Ticket, BJP Leader Leaves Party, But Not Before Asking For ‘Payback’

Guwahati: Sapam Kunjakeswor Singh, better known as Sapam Keba, a former legislator from Manipur has resigned from the BJP after he was denied a ticket from Patsoi constituency for the assembly polls scheduled for March but not before making an unusual demand. Mr Singh, who was the state executive member of the BJP, has asked […]

Guwahati: Sapam Kunjakeswor Singh, better known as Sapam Keba, a former legislator from Manipur has resigned from the BJP after he was denied a ticket from Patsoi constituency for the assembly polls scheduled for March but not before making an unusual demand. Mr Singh, who was the state executive member of the BJP, has asked […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/02/manipur-elections-2017-denied-ticket-bjp-leader-leaves-party-but-not-before-asking-for-payback/

Corruption no issue

Corruption has become an obsessive concern of the public in Manipur today. Though there has been no formal opinion poll, it is anybody’s guess all such polls, formal and informal, would be unanimous on this. No newspaper has not written about how corrosive corruption has been, the local tea house talks, social media chatters and […]

Corruption has become an obsessive concern of the public in Manipur today. Though there has been no formal opinion poll, it is anybody’s guess all such polls, formal and informal, would be unanimous on this. No newspaper has not written about how corrosive corruption has been, the local tea house talks, social media chatters and […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/02/corruption-no-issue/

CEO ups drive to check expenditure

IMPHAL, Jan 31 : In connection with the ensuing Assembly election, the election expenditure monitoring team seized GI sheets yesterday, informed Chief Electoral Officer Vivek Kumar Dewangan. Briefing mediapersons today at the conference hall of Old Secretariat, the Chief Electoral Officer said that some individuals who were attempting to distribute GI sheets at Kshetrigao AC […]

IMPHAL, Jan 31 : In connection with the ensuing Assembly election, the election expenditure monitoring team seized GI sheets yesterday, informed Chief Electoral Officer Vivek Kumar Dewangan. Briefing mediapersons today at the conference hall of Old Secretariat, the Chief Electoral Officer said that some individuals who were attempting to distribute GI sheets at Kshetrigao AC […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/02/ceo-ups-drive-to-check-expenditure/

RSS to concentrate more on Manipur, Uttarakhand and Goa; UP, Punjab left to BJP

New Delhi, Jan 31 : The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has decided to divert its resources from Punjab and Uttar Pradesh to focus on the other three poll-bound States : Manipur, Uttarakhand and Goa. The move could hurt the BJP’s electoral prospects in the two bigger and politically crucial States, which among the five voting […]

New Delhi, Jan 31 : The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has decided to divert its resources from Punjab and Uttar Pradesh to focus on the other three poll-bound States : Manipur, Uttarakhand and Goa. The move could hurt the BJP’s electoral prospects in the two bigger and politically crucial States, which among the five voting […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/02/rss-to-concentrate-more-on-manipur-uttarakhand-and-goa-up-punjab-left-to-bjp/