Manipur during 1960s

About Manipur: Manipur is a state in northeastern India, with the city of Imphal as its capital. It is bounded by Nagaland to the north, Mizoram to the south, and Assam to the west; Burma (Myanmar) lies to its east. The state covers an area of 22,327 square kilometres (8,621 sq mi) and has a […]

About Manipur: Manipur is a state in northeastern India, with the city of Imphal as its capital. It is bounded by Nagaland to the north, Mizoram to the south, and Assam to the west; Burma (Myanmar) lies to its east. The state covers an area of 22,327 square kilometres (8,621 sq mi) and has a […]

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BJP urged to clarify on uncertified ads

IMPHAL, Mar 6 : The Editors’ Guild, Manipur today met and discussed the show cause notices issued to eight Editors of Imphal based newspapers by the Election Commission of India for carrying an advertisement made by the Manipur unit of the BJP on March…

IMPHAL, Mar 6 : The Editors’ Guild, Manipur today met and discussed the show cause notices issued to eight Editors of Imphal based newspapers by the Election Commission of India for carrying an advertisement made by the Manipur unit of the BJP on March 3.

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Handed over

IMPHAL, Feb 20 : Two eaglets rescued by one M Open Meitei of Tangjeng Khunjao were handed over to People for Animals, Manipur. The eaglets were found abandoned in a bamboo grove.
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IMPHAL, Feb 20 : Two eaglets rescued by one M Open Meitei of Tangjeng Khunjao were handed over to People for Animals, Manipur. The eaglets were found abandoned in a bamboo grove.

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Committee urges to resolve Khongjom Day issue

IMPHAL, Jan 2 : Khongjom Battle Memorial Committee, Manipur today urged the State Government to release the submitted document which evidently proved that Khongjom Day observed every year at Kheba Hill should be on April 25, not on April 23.

IMPHAL, Jan 2 : Khongjom Battle Memorial Committee, Manipur today urged the State Government to release the submitted document which evidently proved that Khongjom Day observed every year at Kheba Hill should be on April 25, not on April 23.

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Old faultlines, new crisis

By A Bimol Akoijam The violence that erupted in Manipur on December 18 is unfortunate. However, the events were not unexpected. For a long time, there has been simmering anger against the “economic blockades” on the national highways imposed by tribal bodies such as the United Naga Council (UNC). The present blockade enforced by the […]

By A Bimol Akoijam The violence that erupted in Manipur on December 18 is unfortunate. However, the events were not unexpected. For a long time, there has been simmering anger against the “economic blockades” on the national highways imposed by tribal bodies such as the United Naga Council (UNC). The present blockade enforced by the […]

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Manipur Blockade: United Naga Council (UNC) to intensify economic blockade

The United Naga Council on Wednesday decided to intensify the ongoing economic blockade in Manipur. UNC has imposed an indefinite blockade since November 1 in protest against the State government’s plan to create two new districts. The Naga outfit has ignored appeals from all sections, including church leaders, to call off the agitation. The State […]

The United Naga Council on Wednesday decided to intensify the ongoing economic blockade in Manipur. UNC has imposed an indefinite blockade since November 1 in protest against the State government’s plan to create two new districts. The Naga outfit has ignored appeals from all sections, including church leaders, to call off the agitation. The State […]

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Centre asks Manipur govt to utilise Central forces properly

NEW DELHI, Dec 28 : The Centre has asked the Manipur government for proper utilisation of 17,500 paramilitary personnel sent to the state to reopen a national highway which was blocked for nearly two months by a Naga group. In a communication, the Union home ministry conveyed to the Manipur government to “re-arrange and utilise” […]

NEW DELHI, Dec 28 : The Centre has asked the Manipur government for proper utilisation of 17,500 paramilitary personnel sent to the state to reopen a national highway which was blocked for nearly two months by a Naga group. In a communication, the Union home ministry conveyed to the Manipur government to “re-arrange and utilise” […]

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Nagaland: Naga Students Federation takes responsibility of burning some Manipur bound items

KOHIMA: The Naga Students Federation (NSF) has taken the responsibility of burning some items from Manipur bound truck last night and burnt on the National Highway as the truck driver defy to hear the NSF volunteers to return the truck back to Dimapur, as done by other Manipur bound trucks, but volunteers did not harm any […]

KOHIMA: The Naga Students Federation (NSF) has taken the responsibility of burning some items from Manipur bound truck last night and burnt on the National Highway as the truck driver defy to hear the NSF volunteers to return the truck back to Dimapur, as done by other Manipur bound trucks, but volunteers did not harm any […]

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Withdraw economic blockade in Manipur by Christmas or face counter blockade on Nagaland bound vehicles: MYHROA (Assam) warns UNC/NSF

A newly formed JAC has unanimously resolved to impose indefinite counter economic blockade along all National Highways leading to Nagaland from Karbi-anglong District, Gholaghat District and Jorhat District, if the UNC/NSF fails to withdraw their economic blockade before or by the Christmas. According to a release, the Meetei Youths’ for Human Rights Organisation of Assam […]

A newly formed JAC has unanimously resolved to impose indefinite counter economic blockade along all National Highways leading to Nagaland from Karbi-anglong District, Gholaghat District and Jorhat District, if the UNC/NSF fails to withdraw their economic blockade before or by the Christmas. According to a release, the Meetei Youths’ for Human Rights Organisation of Assam […]

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NSUI, Manipur appeals for solution

IMPHAL, Dec 4 : Apprising State’s issues by UNC to the Centre without consulting the State Government is unfortunate, said National Students’ Union of India (NSUI), Manipur State president P Bankimchandra Meitei.
Speaking to mediapersons at its office …

IMPHAL, Dec 4 : Apprising State’s issues by UNC to the Centre without consulting the State Government is unfortunate, said National Students’ Union of India (NSUI), Manipur State president P Bankimchandra Meitei.
Speaking to mediapersons at its office located at Congress Bhavan, Bankimchandra said that economic blockade imposed by UNC has completed one month.
While the people understand the demand put forth by UNC, putting common people in difficulties is something UNC should consider and resort to alternate means of agitation.

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Naga bodies urge PM to intervene

SENAPATI, Nov 27 : The United Naga Council (UNC), the All Naga Students’ Association, Manipur (ANSAM) and the Naga Women Union (NWU) have sought the ‘immediate intervention’ of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the Sadar Hills and Jiribam issues. The three Naga organisations also apprised the Prime Minister on the arrest of United Naga Council […]

SENAPATI, Nov 27 : The United Naga Council (UNC), the All Naga Students’ Association, Manipur (ANSAM) and the Naga Women Union (NWU) have sought the ‘immediate intervention’ of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the Sadar Hills and Jiribam issues. The three Naga organisations also apprised the Prime Minister on the arrest of United Naga Council […]

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Annual meet cum award distribution

Thoubal: The annual meet cum award distribution programme of Senior Citizen Welfare Forum, Manipur will be held on November 25 at IRDEO complex, Wangbal, said a statement issued by the secretary of SCWFW.
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Thoubal: The annual meet cum award distribution programme of Senior Citizen Welfare Forum, Manipur will be held on November 25 at IRDEO complex, Wangbal, said a statement issued by the secretary of SCWFW.

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Commissioning of Coast Guard ship ‘Rani Gaidinliu’ on Oct 19, 2016 at Vishakhapatnam

Shri Rajendra Singh, FTM, TM Director General of Indian Coast Guard, Dr J Suresh Babu, IAS Additional Chief Secretary, Govt. of Manipur, Additional Director General Shri VSR Murthy, PTM, TM and other officers from Indian Coast Guard, Distinguished invitees, Ladies and Gentlemen;

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Shri Rajendra Singh, FTM, TM Director General of Indian Coast Guard, Dr J Suresh Babu, IAS Additional Chief Secretary, Govt. of Manipur, Additional Director General Shri VSR Murthy, PTM, TM and other officers from Indian Coast Guard, Distinguished invitees, Ladies and Gentlemen;

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Proposed shutdown deferred till Oct 18

IMPHAL, Oct 13 : After noting the points spelt out by Chief Minister O Ibobi during a meeting with tribal student leaders today evening, the All Tribal Students’ Union, Manipur has decided to suspend its proposed indefinite total shutdown in tribal are…

IMPHAL, Oct 13 : After noting the points spelt out by Chief Minister O Ibobi during a meeting with tribal student leaders today evening, the All Tribal Students’ Union, Manipur has decided to suspend its proposed indefinite total shutdown in tribal areas from October and instead give time till October 18.


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RNC, Manipur urges

IMPHAL, Sep 3 : Rongmei Naga Council, manipur has urged the State Government to initiate necessary steps and release the farmers who were arrested by 23 AR Rifles.
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IMPHAL, Sep 3 : Rongmei Naga Council, manipur has urged the State Government to initiate necessary steps and release the farmers who were arrested by 23 AR Rifles.

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Sharmila, Manipur and the struggle

On 9th August, another history was created. ‘Another’, because first was created in 1942 during Quit India Movement when Gandhi along with his companions was arrested by British. On this 9th August, here in Manipur, Irom Sharmila who moved on the path of non violence (Gandhi was also a follower of non violence) for 16 […]

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On 9th August, another history was created. ‘Another’, because first was created in 1942 during Quit India Movement when Gandhi along with his companions was arrested by British. On this 9th August, here in Manipur, Irom Sharmila who moved on the path of non violence (Gandhi was also a follower of non violence) for 16 […]

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Manipur Biker Thoudam Opendro becomes the first Indian to complete the Trans AM Bike Race in United States

Opendro Thoudam, a software professional in Bangalore, is the first Indian, probably the first Asian, to ride and complete the 7000 km long Trans Am Bike Race in the United States of America. Born and brought up at Thoudam, Thoubal District Manipur, he used to cycle 18 km (to & fro) every day as a […]

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Opendro Thoudam, a software professional in Bangalore, is the first Indian, probably the first Asian, to ride and complete the 7000 km long Trans Am Bike Race in the United States of America. Born and brought up at Thoudam, Thoubal District Manipur, he used to cycle 18 km (to & fro) every day as a […]

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Manipur Myanmar Democracy

“You can change your friend but you cannot change your neighbours”, goes a saying. If we must comment, the saying has a fair dose of truth, even if it does not qualify to be called a universal truth and the same saying applies to neighbouring States/countries. Although there are very few corporate houses in Manipur […]

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“You can change your friend but you cannot change your neighbours”, goes a saying. If we must comment, the saying has a fair dose of truth, even if it does not qualify to be called a universal truth and the same saying applies to neighbouring States/countries. Although there are very few corporate houses in Manipur […]

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State kick-starts Diarrhoea Fortnight

IMPHAL, Jul 12 : In an attempt to curb instances of diarrhoea among children below the age of five years, State Health Society, Manipur, on Tuesday, launched the Intensified Diarrhoea Control Fortnight programme at the conference hall of JNIMS Hospital. Health and Family Welfare Minister D Korungthang, Health Services and Mission Director Dr O Ibomcha, […]

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IMPHAL, Jul 12 : In an attempt to curb instances of diarrhoea among children below the age of five years, State Health Society, Manipur, on Tuesday, launched the Intensified Diarrhoea Control Fortnight programme at the conference hall of JNIMS Hospital. Health and Family Welfare Minister D Korungthang, Health Services and Mission Director Dr O Ibomcha, […]

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