Modi to address rally at Imphal

IMPHAL,Feb 15 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit poll-bound Manipur on February 25 to address an election rally at the historic Kangla Fort in Imphal, said BJP MP and Manipur in-charge Prahlad Singh Patel here on Wednesday.
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IMPHAL,Feb 15 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit poll-bound Manipur on February 25 to address an election rally at the historic Kangla Fort in Imphal, said BJP MP and Manipur in-charge Prahlad Singh Patel here on Wednesday.

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Blockade deals a blow on poll campaign

IMPHAL, Feb 8: Election campaigns in Manipur have been severely affected by the United Naga Council (UNC)’s indefinite economic blockade being imposed since November 1, 2016 over the new district creation issue.

IMPHAL, Feb 8: Election campaigns in Manipur have been severely affected by the United Naga Council (UNC)’s indefinite economic blockade being imposed since November 1, 2016 over the new district creation issue.

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No plan to meet State Govt today : UNC

SENAPATI, Feb 6 : While clarifying that the United Naga Council (UNC) has no plan to meet the State Government on February 7, S Milan general secretary of the UNC said today that the ‘Presidential Council Meeting’ of the Naga apex body on February 7 in…

SENAPATI, Feb 6 : While clarifying that the United Naga Council (UNC) has no plan to meet the State Government on February 7, S Milan general secretary of the UNC said today that the ‘Presidential Council Meeting’ of the Naga apex body on February 7 in Manipur will “critically explore the update of the tripartite talk” held between the Government of India, the United Naga Council and the Manipur Government on February 3 at North Block, New Delhi.

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Indigo to carry coffin of State youth

DIMAPUR, Jan 11:Two days after Indigo Airline has decided to offer free transport of coffins and “Human Remains (HUM) of poor North East people” from Delhi to the North Eastern States, the airline will carry first coffin of a youth from Manipur on Thursday. Inspector General of Police (IGP) Robin Hibu, Nodal Officer for NE people in Delhi informed Newmai News Network this evening that a coffin containing the mortal remains of one youth from Ukhrul district, Sovoi Kazingmei will be transported to Imphal from New Delhi by Indigo Airline without any charge on Thursday.

DIMAPUR, Jan 11:Two days after Indigo Airline has decided to offer free transport of coffins and “Human Remains (HUM) of poor North East people” from Delhi to the North Eastern States, the airline will carry first coffin of a youth from Manipur on Thursday. Inspector General of Police (IGP) Robin Hibu, Nodal Officer for NE people in Delhi informed Newmai News Network this evening that a coffin containing the mortal remains of one youth from Ukhrul district, Sovoi Kazingmei will be transported to Imphal from New Delhi by Indigo Airline without any charge on Thursday.

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Naga CSOs bare fangs at AR, CO

SENAPATI, Jan 10: Naga civil society organisations have accused the Assam Rifles of physically assaulting leaders of the All Naga Students’ Association Manipur (ANSAM), who are also volunteers of the UNC, on January 9.

SENAPATI, Jan 10: Naga civil society organisations have accused the Assam Rifles of physically assaulting leaders of the All Naga Students’ Association Manipur (ANSAM), who are also volunteers of the UNC, on January 9.

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ANSAM president, 2 others pulled up, freed

SENAPATI, Jan 9: A highly volatile situation was witnessed in the whole of Senapati town today affecting normal life severely for a brief period following the detention of leaders of All Naga Students’ Association, Manipur (ANSAM) by 34 Assam Rifles. T…

SENAPATI, Jan 9: A highly volatile situation was witnessed in the whole of Senapati town today affecting normal life severely for a brief period following the detention of leaders of All Naga Students’ Association, Manipur (ANSAM) by 34 Assam Rifles. They were released later but only after the furious Naga public intervened.

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Bandh call disrupts normal life in Moreh

IMPHAL, Jan 9 : Normal life at border town Moreh and movement of vehicles along Imphal-Moreh stretch of National Highway 2 were disrupted yet again by a bandh today called by social organisations to protest the killing of a village chief and a local C…

IMPHAL, Jan 9 : Normal life at border town Moreh and movement of vehicles along Imphal-Moreh stretch of National Highway 2 were disrupted yet again by a bandh today called by social organisations to protest the killing of a village chief and a local Church chairman by unidentified people yesterday.

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UNC set to intensify stir, Govt offices to be picketed from Dec 31

SENAPATI, Dec 28: The Naga people’s consultative meet held under the banner of the United Naga Council (UNC) at Senapati today resolved to launch ‘democratic picketing’ of State Government offices in ‘Naga districts’ from midnight of December 31, 2016 …

SENAPATI, Dec 28: The Naga people’s consultative meet held under the banner of the United Naga Council (UNC) at Senapati today resolved to launch ‘democratic picketing’ of State Government offices in ‘Naga districts’ from midnight of December 31, 2016 and prevent the district administration from functioning.

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“Meiteis and Nagas must restore trust”

DIMAPUR, DEC 20: The recently formed Working Group of six Naga outfits namely GPRN/NSCN (M.B Neokpao/N.Kitovi), NSCN (Reformation), NNC/FGN (Shingnya/Thinosilie), NNC (Z. Royim/ V Nagi), NNC/GDRN (Kiumukam/Hetoi) and NNC/NPGN) (Temjenyanger/Hozheto) appealed for restoration of trust between the Nagas and the Meiteis in Manipur. These six outfits also appealed for calm “amid the testing hour”. The […]

DIMAPUR, DEC 20: The recently formed Working Group of six Naga outfits namely GPRN/NSCN (M.B Neokpao/N.Kitovi), NSCN (Reformation), NNC/FGN (Shingnya/Thinosilie), NNC (Z. Royim/ V Nagi), NNC/GDRN (Kiumukam/Hetoi) and NNC/NPGN) (Temjenyanger/Hozheto) appealed for restoration of trust between the Nagas and the Meiteis in Manipur. These six outfits also appealed for calm “amid the testing hour”. The […]

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TR Zeliang writes to O Ibobi

DIMAPUR, Dec18 : Nagaland Chief Minister TR Zeliang has written to his Manipur counterpart O Ibobi Singh seeking the latter’s “urgent and immediate intervention” to ensure that the lives and properties of the Nagas in Imphal valley are secured.

DIMAPUR, Dec18 : Nagaland Chief Minister TR Zeliang has written to his Manipur counterpart O Ibobi Singh seeking the latter’s “urgent and immediate intervention” to ensure that the lives and properties of the Nagas in Imphal valley are secured.

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Hmar peace talks on December 16

AIZAWL, DEC 13: The third round of peace talks between the Mizoram government and the Hmar People’s Convention (Democratic) will be held on December 16 in Aizawl.

AIZAWL, DEC 13: The third round of peace talks between the Mizoram government and the Hmar People’s Convention (Democratic) will be held on December 16 in Aizawl.

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Korean choir mesmerizes people at Dimchrang festival

SHILLONG, Dec 10: A choir from Korea held the Chief Minister, Dr. Mukul Sangma and all in attendance mesmerized with their renditions of gospel songs and Christmas carols during their performance at the Dimchrang festival at Ampati on Saturday.

SHILLONG, Dec 10: A choir from Korea held the Chief Minister, Dr. Mukul Sangma and all in attendance mesmerized with their renditions of gospel songs and Christmas carols during their performance at the Dimchrang festival at Ampati on Saturday.

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NPMHR oberves International Human Rights Day

DIMAPUR, Dec 10: The Naga Peoples Movement for Human Rights (NPMHR) has said today that one of the deeper concerns that human rights movements and defenders are now faced with in today’s contemporary world is the increasing shrinking space of democracy everywhere. According to the NPMHR, the recent arrest and detention of “human rights defenders”, such as the leaders of the United Naga Council (UNC) President Gaidon Kamei and its publicity secretary SK Stephen by Manipur Police is another grave example of shrinking space of democracy and the growing intolerance of states against democratic expressions of its citizens.

DIMAPUR, Dec 10: The Naga Peoples Movement for Human Rights (NPMHR) has said today that one of the deeper concerns that human rights movements and defenders are now faced with in today’s contemporary world is the increasing shrinking space of democracy everywhere. According to the NPMHR, the recent arrest and detention of “human rights defenders”, such as the leaders of the United Naga Council (UNC) President Gaidon Kamei and its publicity secretary SK Stephen by Manipur Police is another grave example of shrinking space of democracy and the growing intolerance of states against democratic expressions of its citizens.

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First deaf school inaugurated in Mizoram

AIZAWL, Dec 8 : The Deaf School of Mizoram was inaugurated on Thursday by Social Welfare Minister, PC Lalthanliana. This school is the first of its kind in the State and is located at Rev S Lalmuana building, Vaivakawn, Aizawl.

AIZAWL, Dec 8 : The Deaf School of Mizoram was inaugurated on Thursday by Social Welfare Minister, PC Lalthanliana. This school is the first of its kind in the State and is located at Rev S Lalmuana building, Vaivakawn, Aizawl.

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Governor calls for plastic free State

IMPHAL, Dec 3 : Governor Dr Najma Heptulla, today assured to make Manipur a plastic-free State after seeking advice and necessary action in this regard from the Centre.

IMPHAL, Dec 3 : Governor Dr Najma Heptulla, today assured to make Manipur a plastic-free State after seeking advice and necessary action in this regard from the Centre.

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TR Zeliang bats for Tri-lateral Highway

DIMAPUR, Nov 28 : Nagaland Chief Minister TR Zeliang stressed on the importance of the proposed India-Myanmar-Thailand Trilateral Highway saying it could be one of the most significant steps for connectivity in the Southeast Asian region in the 21st Century since the road will not only connect North East India with Myanmar and Thailand but will be a part of the greater scheme of connectivity of the BBIN (Bangladesh – Bhutan – India – Nepal) with South East Asia.

DIMAPUR, Nov 28 : Nagaland Chief Minister TR Zeliang stressed on the importance of the proposed India-Myanmar-Thailand Trilateral Highway saying it could be one of the most significant steps for connectivity in the Southeast Asian region in the 21st Century since the road will not only connect North East India with Myanmar and Thailand but will be a part of the greater scheme of connectivity of the BBIN (Bangladesh – Bhutan – India – Nepal) with South East Asia.

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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.
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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.

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UNC asks all to gather

SENAPATI, Nov 27: The United Naga Council (UNC) has informed all ‘tribe hohos’, frontal organisations, student and women organisations, Church leaders, village authorities and the Naga public from the districts of Chandel, Ukhrul, Tamenglong and Senapa…

SENAPATI, Nov 27: The United Naga Council (UNC) has informed all ‘tribe hohos’, frontal organisations, student and women organisations, Church leaders, village authorities and the Naga public from the districts of Chandel, Ukhrul, Tamenglong and Senapati to conglomerate at the respective Deputy Commissioner offices by 2 pm on Monday, November 28 and wait for the unconditional release of the UNC leaders with prayers.

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Don’t harm non-locals in Naga areas : UNC president

Senapati, Nov 24 : United Naga Council (UNC) Gaidon Kamei has directed the Nagas not to harm non locals in Naga areas. Gaidon Kamei said that such directive has become a matter of urgency as Nagas have been provoked from certain quarters in the valley districts and that there can be reactions in the Naga areas.

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Senapati, Nov 24 : United Naga Council (UNC) Gaidon Kamei has directed the Nagas not to harm non locals in Naga areas. Gaidon Kamei said that such directive has become a matter of urgency as Nagas have been provoked from certain quarters in the valley districts and that there can be reactions in the Naga areas.

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FCI rice-loaded truck set ablaze by blockade supporters

IMPHAL, Nov 24 : One FCI rice-loaded truck was set ablaze by the volunteers of United Naga Council (UNC) along Imphal-Jiribam road (National Highway 37) last night, according to a report. The truck was torched by UNC volunteers at Sibilong village near…

IMPHAL, Nov 24 : One FCI rice-loaded truck was set ablaze by the volunteers of United Naga Council (UNC) along Imphal-Jiribam road (National Highway 37) last night, according to a report. The truck was torched by UNC volunteers at Sibilong village near Nung Dolan around 8.30 pm. They pulled down rice bags from the vehicle and forced the driver and the handyman to get down before setting the truck on fire.

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