PA Sangma penned his last letter for Manipur footballer Oinam Bembem

Tura: Former Lok Sabha Speaker Purno Agitok Sangma penned his last letter to Home Minister Rajnath Singh recommending an Arjuna award for India’s iconic woman footballer Oinam Bembem. Sangma dashed off the letter to Singh on March 3, one day before a fatal heart attack in Delhi. “He had recommended her (Bembem) name for the

Tura: Former Lok Sabha Speaker Purno Agitok Sangma penned his last letter to Home Minister Rajnath Singh recommending an Arjuna award for India’s iconic woman footballer Oinam Bembem. Sangma dashed off the letter to Singh on March 3, one day before a fatal heart attack in Delhi. “He had recommended her (Bembem) name for the

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MNP President clarifies on CorCom’s allegation

February 27, Imphal: A statement released from B Angousana Sharma, President of the newly formed Meitei Nationalist Party said ”CorCom has misunderstanding with the dialogue of politics.” ”To throw an ideology of a democrat is nature and common to all political statement of various politicians used on the same tone in various places in Manipur.

February 27, Imphal: A statement released from B Angousana Sharma, President of the newly formed Meitei Nationalist Party said ”CorCom has misunderstanding with the dialogue of politics.” ”To throw an ideology of a democrat is nature and common to all political statement of various politicians used on the same tone in various places in Manipur.

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MSAD supports NSF’s protest with a reservation : PR

February 25, Delhi : Manipur Students’ Association Delhi in a press release  strongly condemn the incident of harassment and assault on the members of Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) by Manipur Police at Mantripukhri, Imphal on 14th Feb 2016. The statement signed by Rajiv Mairembam, General Secretary, MSAD further states that MSAD demand an immediate action

February 25, Delhi : Manipur Students’ Association Delhi in a press release  strongly condemn the incident of harassment and assault on the members of Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) by Manipur Police at Mantripukhri, Imphal on 14th Feb 2016. The statement signed by Rajiv Mairembam, General Secretary, MSAD further states that MSAD demand an immediate action

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Naga People Organisation Manipur questions govt’s silence over NSF memo

KANGPOKPI, February 23: The Naga People’s Organization (NPO) in a statement has come out strongly against the prolong silence of the Manipur government over the alleged assault of NSF by State commandos on February 14 in Imphal. With the seven-day deadline of the NSF already expired and proposed bandh on Manipur vehicles set to be

KANGPOKPI, February 23: The Naga People’s Organization (NPO) in a statement has come out strongly against the prolong silence of the Manipur government over the alleged assault of NSF by State commandos on February 14 in Imphal. With the seven-day deadline of the NSF already expired and proposed bandh on Manipur vehicles set to be

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An open letter to General Bakshi, People of India and Mr. Arnab Goswami

Hello Sir, My name is Chinglen Kshetrimayum, I am from Manipur and I am not a threat to anyone. I studied in Sainik School Imphal for 5 years and I have hoisted the Indian flag. I used to proudly sing our national anthem (even though there is nothing a…

Hello Sir, My name is Chinglen Kshetrimayum, I am from Manipur and I am not a threat to anyone. I studied in Sainik School Imphal for 5 years and I have hoisted the Indian flag. I used to proudly sing our national anthem (even though there is nothing about Manipur or North-east in our national

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Naga Students’ Federation bans Meitei & Manipuri owned vehicles indefinitely

IMPHAL, Feb 22: Naga Students` Federation (NSF) in its emergency presidential council meeting held today at its conference hall discussed on the memorandum submitted to the Government of Manipur on February 16 and its failure to comply with the demands…

IMPHAL, Feb 22: Naga Students` Federation (NSF) in its emergency presidential council meeting held today at its conference hall discussed on the memorandum submitted to the Government of Manipur on February 16 and its failure to comply with the demands of the federation on or before February 23 midnight. Informing this in a press release,

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NSF bans Manipur vehicles

IMPHAL, Feb 22: Naga Students` Federation (NSF) in its emergency presidential council meeting held today at its conference hall discussed on the memorandum submitted to the Government of Manipur on February 16 and its failure to comply with the demands…

IMPHAL, Feb 22: Naga Students` Federation (NSF) in its emergency presidential council meeting held today at its conference hall discussed on the memorandum submitted to the Government of Manipur on February 16 and its failure to comply with the demands of the federation on or before February 23 midnight. Informing this in a press release,

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Business Standard Reports: Manipur emerging as a backpackers’ paradise

Business Standard reports that foreigner backpackers who have emotional attachment about the Second World War battles between the Japanese and Allied forces have been flocking to Manipur in northeast India like never before. Imphal has daily flights from Guwahati or can be reached from Guwahati and Silchar through the mountainous NHs 2 and 37. There are

Business Standard reports that foreigner backpackers who have emotional attachment about the Second World War battles between the Japanese and Allied forces have been flocking to Manipur in northeast India like never before. Imphal has daily flights from Guwahati or can be reached from Guwahati and Silchar through the mountainous NHs 2 and 37. There are

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Posters in Jadavpur University: ‘Freedom’ for Kashmir, Manipur, Nagaland

KOLKATA: A day after pro-Afzal Guru slogans were raised in Jadavpur University (JU), posters calling for ‘freedom’ for Kashmir, Manipur and Nagaland were found in the campus on Wednesday even as two rival groups of students brought out rallies in the varsity premises. “Hum kya chahe – Azadi. Kashmir ki Azadi. Manipur ki Azadi. Nagaland

KOLKATA: A day after pro-Afzal Guru slogans were raised in Jadavpur University (JU), posters calling for ‘freedom’ for Kashmir, Manipur and Nagaland were found in the campus on Wednesday even as two rival groups of students brought out rallies in the varsity premises. “Hum kya chahe – Azadi. Kashmir ki Azadi. Manipur ki Azadi. Nagaland

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Children home inmates given a treat

IMPHAL, Feb 15 : Inmates of Manipur Compassion children Home, Taloulong, PO Motbung, were treated to a day of study tour, fun and picnic, courtesy the initative of Brigadier Gautam Chauhan, Commander of 73 Brigade, Bishnupur. On receiving a special req…

IMPHAL, Feb 15 : Inmates of Manipur Compassion children Home, Taloulong, PO Motbung, were treated to a day of study tour, fun and picnic, courtesy the initative of Brigadier Gautam Chauhan, Commander of 73 Brigade, Bishnupur. On receiving a special request, the Commander sent a bus for the children to Motbung and they were taken

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CM inspects Kaina and Khongjom Memorial complex

IMPHAL, February 13: Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh today inspected construction works at the Mega Tourism projects undertaken under the funding of the Tourism Ministry, government of India at Kaina in Imphal East and Khongjom Khebaching in Thoubal district, informed a statement of the Chief Minister’s Secretariat. It said the CM visited Kaina first and

IMPHAL, February 13: Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh today inspected construction works at the Mega Tourism projects undertaken under the funding of the Tourism Ministry, government of India at Kaina in Imphal East and Khongjom Khebaching in Thoubal district, informed a statement of the Chief Minister’s Secretariat. It said the CM visited Kaina first and

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REVAMPING SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY IN MANIPUR : An open letter to the Chief Minister, Manipur

Hon’ble Chief Minister, Please allow me to draw your kind attention to the conditions of the Department of Science and Technology (DST) and Manipur Science and Technology Council (MASTEC) which I would describe as not very admirable today. Both the organizations are in debilitating conditions languishing for your attention that may restore to them their

Hon’ble Chief Minister, Please allow me to draw your kind attention to the conditions of the Department of Science and Technology (DST) and Manipur Science and Technology Council (MASTEC) which I would describe as not very admirable today. Both the organizations are in debilitating conditions languishing for your attention that may restore to them their

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Chandel rally demands implementation of action plan on Climate Change

IMPHAL, February 11: A mass rally was taken out today at the Chandel district headquarters demanding the immediate implementation of Manipur State Action Plan on Climate Change (MSAPCC). The rally was jointly organised by the Chandel District Farmers’ Union (CDFU), Chakpi River Progressive and Development Society (CRPDS), Maha Area Chief Association Chandel (MACAC), Peoples’ Development

IMPHAL, February 11: A mass rally was taken out today at the Chandel district headquarters demanding the immediate implementation of Manipur State Action Plan on Climate Change (MSAPCC). The rally was jointly organised by the Chandel District Farmers’ Union (CDFU), Chakpi River Progressive and Development Society (CRPDS), Maha Area Chief Association Chandel (MACAC), Peoples’ Development

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Manipur Earthquake Concert at Tamenglong

Manipur Earthquake Concert at Tamenglong – Alobo Naga & John Pamei

Youth volunteers, local MLA and artists from Tamenglong had joined hands together to raise relief funds for the vicitims of the 6.8 magnitude Manipur earthquake with epicenter at Kabui Khullen, Tamenglong.

Manipur Earthquake Concert at Tamenglong – Alobo Naga & John Pamei

Youth volunteers, local MLA and artists from Tamenglong had joined hands together to raise relief funds for the vicitims of the 6.8 magnitude Manipur earthquake with epicenter at Kabui Khullen, Tamenglong.

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MNP opposes UNC’s remarks on Manipur’s history

February 5,Imphal: A press release of the MNP (Meitei Nationalist Party) has strongly opposed the new false agenda and propaganda of UNC (United Naga Council) on the history of Manipur.The Founding President of MNP, B. Angousana Sharma, condemns and re…

February 5,Imphal: A press release of the MNP (Meitei Nationalist Party) has strongly opposed the new false agenda and propaganda of UNC (United Naga Council) on the history of Manipur.The Founding President of MNP, B. Angousana Sharma, condemns and rejects the fake historical fiction invented by UNC to distort, destroy and ridicule the unity and

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Politics of 3 bills and 9 unburied bodies in Manipur

By Nehginpao Kipgen It has been 150 days since the killing of 9 civilians, including an eleven-year-old boy in Churachandpur, Manipur, Northeast India. The tribal or hill people, under the aegis of Joint Action Committee (JAC), continue to demand for j…

By Nehginpao Kipgen It has been 150 days since the killing of 9 civilians, including an eleven-year-old boy in Churachandpur, Manipur, Northeast India. The tribal or hill people, under the aegis of Joint Action Committee (JAC), continue to demand for justice while the dead bodies lie in the district hospital morgue. The deaths were a

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COMMUNAL MANIPUR GOVERNMENT

By Heikrujam Nabashyam Since the beginning of 2002, more precisely March 6, 2002 subject to correction, Manipur is in the safe hands of CM O. Ibobi Singh and his cabinet. Till date, the 14 long years of unbroken rule of the state in the first two decad…

By Heikrujam Nabashyam Since the beginning of 2002, more precisely March 6, 2002 subject to correction, Manipur is in the safe hands of CM O. Ibobi Singh and his cabinet. Till date, the 14 long years of unbroken rule of the state in the first two decades of the 21st century have raised a basic

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An All-women post office inaugurated at Singjamei

February 4, Imphal: An all women post office, Singjamei Sub office was dedicated to the people of Manipur by Shri Vinod Kumar, Director (Posts) Manipur , with all ladies staff members including Post master. The Director congratulated the postmaster Smt…

February 4, Imphal: An all women post office, Singjamei Sub office was dedicated to the people of Manipur by Shri Vinod Kumar, Director (Posts) Manipur , with all ladies staff members including Post master. The Director congratulated the postmaster Smt GA. Memi Devi and other staff members on this historical occasion. He intimated that there

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Why AFSPA in a Democratic Country like India ?

By URIKHIMBAM JENISON   The people of the North Eastern region of India, particularly Manipur, suffer the most since the imposition of the Armed Forces (Special Powers Act), 1958. It has been more than 50 years since the people of Manipur have been living with this lawless law or rather the Act to be precise.

By URIKHIMBAM JENISON   The people of the North Eastern region of India, particularly Manipur, suffer the most since the imposition of the Armed Forces (Special Powers Act), 1958. It has been more than 50 years since the people of Manipur have been living with this lawless law or rather the Act to be precise.

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