One scrap collector was held and handed over to police after he was found stealing domestic solar lamps Source The Sangai Express
One scrap collector was held and handed over to police after he was found stealing domestic solar lamps Source The Sangai Express
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KNLF has urged the civil society organisations of Chandel district to revoke their decision of imposing bandh on Imphal Moreh road in protest against setting up of a designated camp at Semol village under Khengjoy Sub Division of the district Source …
KNLF has urged the civil society organisations of Chandel district to revoke their decision of imposing bandh on Imphal Moreh road in protest against setting up of a designated camp at Semol village under Khengjoy Sub Division of the district Source The Sangai Express
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At least four persons have been killed while six others sustained injuries in two separate road accidents which took place in Bishnupur district Source The Sangai Express
At least four persons have been killed while six others sustained injuries in two separate road accidents which took place in Bishnupur district Source The Sangai Express
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Imphal West District Police Commandos and Women Police Imphal West arrested one active woman member of URF near the LMS Law college, Chingmeirong gate Source The Sangai Express
Imphal West District Police Commandos and Women Police Imphal West arrested one active woman member of URF near the LMS Law college, Chingmeirong gate Source The Sangai Express
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Rise in temperature, water scarcity and change in rainfall pattern pricked conscience of the people of Ukhrul district about environment destruction caused by rampant defores tation and this was evident on the world environment day being observed at va…
Rise in temperature, water scarcity and change in rainfall pattern pricked conscience of the people of Ukhrul district about environment destruction caused by rampant defores tation and this was evident on the world environment day being observed at various levels across the district Source The Sangai Express Mungchan Zimik
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The Kuki National Liberation Front KNLF has decried all the hue and cry raised over the location of its designated camp at Semol village, Chandel district Source The Sangai Express
The Kuki National Liberation Front KNLF has decried all the hue and cry raised over the location of its designated camp at Semol village, Chandel district Source The Sangai Express
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A Delhi court has ordered the trial of a man on the charge of molesting and assaulting a girl from North East region when she was returning to home with her brother here in February this year Source The Sangai Express Press Trust of India
A Delhi court has ordered the trial of a man on the charge of molesting and assaulting a girl from North East region when she was returning to home with her brother here in February this year Source The Sangai Express Press Trust of India
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Citing serious anomalies in the selection process of NGOs for implementation of Link Worker Scheme LWS , the All Manipur Anti Drug Associat ion has sought immediate intervention of the Governor Source The Sangai Express
Citing serious anomalies in the selection process of NGOs for implementation of Link Worker Scheme LWS , the All Manipur Anti Drug Associat ion has sought immediate intervention of the Governor Source The Sangai Express
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Call for environment protection reverberated once again as the State joined other parts of the world in observing World Environment Day today Source The Sangai Express
Call for environment protection reverberated once again as the State joined other parts of the world in observing World Environment Day today Source The Sangai Express
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The 2nd Consultative Meeting of Indigenous Peoples Human Rights Groups of the North East India participated by Borok Peoples Human Rights Organisation BPHRO , Indigenous Women’s Forum of Northeast India IWFNEI , Karbi Human Rights Watch KHRW , Megha…
The 2nd Consultative Meeting of Indigenous Peoples Human Rights Groups of the North East India participated by Borok Peoples Human Rights Organisation BPHRO , Indigenous Women’s Forum of Northeast India IWFNEI , Karbi Human Rights Watch KHRW , Meghalaya Peoples Human Rights Council MPHRC , Naga Peoples Movement for Human Rights NPMHR , and Zomi Human Rights Foundation ZHRF , was held from June 2 and concluded on Wednesday at Ukhrul, Manipur Source The Sangai Express Newmai News Network
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A 35 year old man was beaten to death at Shangshak Phunghon village in Ukhrul district on the charge that he was stealing GI Pipes yesterday at about 6 Source The Sangai Express
A 35 year old man was beaten to death at Shangshak Phunghon village in Ukhrul district on the charge that he was stealing GI Pipes yesterday at about 6 Source The Sangai Express
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The Department of Forest Wild Life Wing, Government of Manipur in collaboration with the Indian Bird Conservation Network IBCN , Manipur Pole Star Guardians Association Thinungei POSGAT Thingpui Laimanai Village Authority and Centre for Conservat…
The Department of Forest Wild Life Wing, Government of Manipur in collaboration with the Indian Bird Conservation Network IBCN , Manipur Pole Star Guardians Association Thinungei POSGAT Thingpui Laimanai Village Authority and Centre for Conservation of Nature and cultivation of Science CCNCS held a World Environment Day programme under the theme, Raise your Voice, not the Sea level , today at Thingpui Laimanai Source The Sangai Express
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Congratulating Narendra Modi on becoming the new Prime Minister of India, the United People’s Front UPF has exuded confidence that the new Prime Minister would address the political demand of UPF and KNO which has been kept neglected and suppressed …
Congratulating Narendra Modi on becoming the new Prime Minister of India, the United People’s Front UPF has exuded confidence that the new Prime Minister would address the political demand of UPF and KNO which has been kept neglected and suppressed Source The Sangai Express
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The MLA of Singngat AC, Ginsuanhao, today felicitated students from his Constituency who have cleared the recently announced Classes X and XII examinations with an extraordinary grade along with two individuals who have cracked the MPSC examination S…
The MLA of Singngat AC, Ginsuanhao, today felicitated students from his Constituency who have cleared the recently announced Classes X and XII examinations with an extraordinary grade along with two individuals who have cracked the MPSC examination Source The Sangai Express S Singlianmang Guite
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With medical consignments under the National Rural Health Mission failing to reach the rural health centres since September last year, there is the growing suspicion that most of the rural health centres such as Primary Health Sub Centres may no longer…
With medical consignments under the National Rural Health Mission failing to reach the rural health centres since September last year, there is the growing suspicion that most of the rural health centres such as Primary Health Sub Centres may no longer have adequate stock of medicines to meet the requirements of the rural people Source The Sangai Express
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Certain sections of the indigenous people of North East region represented by Borok Peoples Human Rights Organisation BPHRO , Indigenous Women’s Forum of Northeast India IWFNEI , Karbi Human Rights Watch KHRW , Meghalaya Peoples Human Rights Council…
Certain sections of the indigenous people of North East region represented by Borok Peoples Human Rights Organisation BPHRO , Indigenous Women’s Forum of Northeast India IWFNEI , Karbi Human Rights Watch KHRW , Meghalaya Peoples Human Rights Council MPHRC , Naga Peoples Movement for Human Rights NPMHR , and Zomi Human Rights Foundation ZHRF , have reiterated their stance on the right to self determination RSD of indigenous peoples and urged the Government of India to uphold its commitment to the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Source The Sangai Express Mungchan Zimik
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Like any other mega events of the world, the FIFA World Cup has also its murky side. French football legend and the president of Union of European Football Associations, Michel
Like any other mega events of the world, the FIFA World Cup has also its murky side. French football legend and the president of Union of European Football Associations, Michel Platini fumes over a British newspaper’s report, he charged the newspaper of tarnishing his reputation by drawing him into corruption standers. The legend was in news regarding the Qatar 2022 World Cup bid. Platini claimed that he was no longer astonished by the spreading of unfounded rumours at an important moment for the future of football. The Daily Telegraph had alleged the football legend had held “a secret meeting” with Mohammed bin Hammam, the man who is also in controversy, accused of bribing to secure support for Qatar 2022 World Cup campaign. The controversial selection of Qatar to host the 2022 had resulted in bitter row. There was even a proposal that the tournament should be moved to winter to avoid the scorching summer heat of Qatar. FIFA president Joseph Blatter who voted for the United States to host the 2022 World Cup had explained that there was “definitely direct political influence” on European executive committee members to vote for Qatar. Blatter had told the German weekly Die Zeit that European leaders recommended to its voting members to opt for Qatar, because of major economic interest. FIFA therefore was under criticism for awarding Qatar to host the 2022 World Cup. But Blatter defended FIFA’s move saying that the criticism was born out of ‘European delusion and ethnocentrism’. Blatter speaking to a football website had said that it is high time that Europe started to understand that they do not rule the world anymore, and that some former European imperial powers can no longer impose their will on others. Here, it is important to note that politics and economics play an important role in awarding mega events to a particular country. It has been a concerted effort of the FIFA to take its events to new areas of the world such as South Korea, Japan, South Africa, Brazil and Qatar. They have expanded the borders of soccer. But FIFA and foreign investors have had benefits from it. An explainable logic is that new countries offer new areas for foreign investment. There are always demands for construction of new stadiums. Foreign investors have earned huge profits by investing into Brazilian construction firms, for instance. Most of the designs and constructions of stadiums in Qatar is being done by international firms based in the US. The last world cup which was held in South Africa was also not free from debate on politics and economics related to the event. As argued by critics, the majority of tournament favourites are nations with developed economies and histories as colonial powers. Alongside, multinational corporations have their brand names all over the World Cup products, to the extent that Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg was renamed Coca-Cola Park. The Creative Workers’ Union of South Africa called for a boycott of the Kick-off concert on the grounds that the featured international artists were signed in by corporates, rather than local artists. Finally FIFA did increase the number of local artists shortly before the concert. Guardian columnists like Chris Rodriguez have dubbed the tournament a “vanity project” and “testament to there being no concern for the national welfare among its decision makers”. Back home in India, with the Cup getting closer for the kick-off, the corporate houses are switching gear to connect with TV audience who are not hooked to cricket. Brands such as Hero MotoCorp, Lava Mobiles, Microsoft, Nokia and Adidas are leading the race to woo soccer fans reports The Hindustan Times. Sony Six, the new official broadcaster of FIFA is selling slots for Rs 2.5 lakh per 10 seconds, the same ESPN TV channel charged during the last World Cup despite just 900 seconds available, against 2,400 seconds during T20 cricket matches. Nevertheless, sports fans have to find a middle ground between the extremes of economics & politics and the sporting spirit of the game called football, without pretending that social injustice associated with the game is no longer a problem. With just six days to go, we are keeping our finger crossed lest the electricity ditches us.
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IMPHAL, June 5: State Health minister Phungzathang Tonsing today urged the officials concerned of the department of AIDS Control to devise a strategy for the inclusion of Hepatitis C treatment
IMPHAL, June 5: State Health minister Phungzathang Tonsing today urged the officials concerned of the department of AIDS Control to devise a strategy for the inclusion of Hepatitis C treatment program in the National AIDS control program.
The Health minister was speaking at the closing function, of Northeast Conclave at the conference hall of the Classic Hotel. The three day conclave was organised by the Manipur State AIDS Control Society in collaboration with the Department of AIDS Control.
Minister Phungzathang Tonsing said that Viral Load Testing facilities are provided in the State capital now and routine testing of People Living With HIV/AIDS is being conducted free of cost in every government health institute.
He also said everyone is aware that the HIV/AIDS situation in the State is at an alarming stage, although Manipur has a small population which accounts just 0.2 percent of the country’s total population.
Elaborating further on the subject, he said around 90 percent of the State’s population is aware of HIV/AIDS, its routes of transmission and preventive measures.
The most common mode of HIV transmission in the State is through sharing of needles among injecting drug users, which everyone is already aware of, he commented.
However, the epidemic has also penetrated into the general population through the sexual route of transmission, resulting in the increase of HIV infection among women and children, the minister expressed.
The first case of HIV infection in the State was reported in the year 1990 and till March 2014, there are 44624 HIV positive cases, of which 12693 are women and 2944 are children, he said.
The state government has been actively involved in the fight against HIV/AIDS by joining hands with various NGOs, he said.
He also said that the state health department and the state AIDS Control Society have been providing free treatment and taking proper care of the people living with HIV/AIDS in some government hospitals.
Several NGOs have also contributed their valuable services to the State government in these regards, he continued.
He also said that it is very unfortunate that the epidemic of HIV/AIDS is affecting the youth of the society in every nook and corner of the State and the increasing number of People Living with HIV/AIDS and those who have died due to the Hepatitis-C co Infection of HIV AIDS is alarming in Churachanpur district, he said.
Today’s closing function was also attended by joint secretary Department of AIDS Control, Government of India, KB Agarwal as the president.
UNAIDS Country Coordinator in India, Oussama Tawil, deputy director general (TI) department of AIDS control, Dr Neeraj Dhingra, CDC, Dr V Sampath Kumar were also present as the guests of honour.
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IMPHAL, June 5: The drug mafia still uses the postal service system as possibly the easiest route for drug trafficking in Manipur. Imphal West District Police has seized 15,000 capsules
IMPHAL, June 5: The drug mafia still uses the postal service system as possibly the easiest route for drug trafficking in Manipur. Imphal West District Police has seized 15,000 capsules of banned Spasmo Proxyvon (SP) from a post office delivery van at Lilong on Thursday.
According to a highly placed source, four medium sized parcel boxes containing contraband items were received at the head quarter of the Post Office in Babupara on Wednesday. The parcels were to be delivered in three places at Chandel and in a place at Pallel. The parcels were being delivered to their respective destinations when the Imphal West District Police team intercepted the parcel at Lilong.
Police sources said the parcels containing the SP capsules were seized after an intelligence input and the seized capsules were brought back to the head quarter of post office at around 1 pm.
After a thorough verification, the police found that the parcels weighing 3 kg contain SP capsules.
Police put the total number of the seized capsules to 15,000. Police sources said the parcels were sent from Chandigarh. But, according to a highly placed source the parcels were sent from Delhi at fake addresses in Chandel and Pallel.
The capsules were deposited at the Imphal Police station on Thursday.
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IMPHAL, June 5: The Kuki National Liberation Front, KNLF armed wing of the Kuki National Organisation, a signatory of the tripartite Suspension of Operation agreement with both the Centre and
IMPHAL, June 5: The Kuki National Liberation Front, KNLF armed wing of the Kuki National Organisation, a signatory of the tripartite Suspension of Operation agreement with both the Centre and the State had never broken the SoO ground rules since signing it on September 9, 2013. No group should try to disturb the peace process of the outfit and create tension.
This was stated by KNLF general secretary Tonglenlal Haokip alias Lalmoi during a press conference somewhere in Chandel district.
He said Kuki Chiefs Association, KCA, Chandel District, Kuki Peoples’ Forum, KPF, Chandel Thadou Students’ Association/Chandel, Kuki Women for Human Rights, United Zou Organisation, UZO and other Kuki civil society organisations have been wrongly pressuring for the shifting of the KNLF’s designated camp at Khengjoy sub-division.
The development is unfortunate not only for the KNLF but for the entire Kuki society, he asserted before adding that there is an agreement against involvement of civil bodies of the Kuki Society during the signing of SoO agreement.
Lalmoi said the Kuki civil bodies are not making their own statements, but the United Kuki Liberation Front, UKLF in trying to stay alone in Chandel district had forced the leaders of the organisations to sign on the statements they had already written.
It is learnt that such acts have been deliberately carried out by leaders of UKLF including Khupmang, JM Thadou, Ngamcha, Sonminthang, Kennedy and its Joint Monitoring Group member, Jacob, he alleged.
He continued, the KNLF is a peace loving SoO signatory, however, this doesn’t mean that the unarmed 40 KNLF cadres at the Semol Designated camp have surrendered.
The cadres have been staying peacefully with the neighbouring villagers with the approval of the DGP, Manipur and IGAR (S), he said and added at present, the camp is being guarded by 26 Sector Assam Rifles and 6 Dogra regiment for which the KNLF is grateful to the DGP and IGAR (S).
Elaborating on accusations that the cadres present at the Semol designated camp are imposters, he said the cadres are all approved after verification by the Ministry of Home Affairs, government of India and Intelligence Department of the government of Manipur.
Further declaring the charges as baseless and void, he said the cadres all received stipends every six months.
The Kuki Peoples’ Forum is not a civil organisation of the Kuki society, he said before alleging that it was formed by the UKLF for its own use, which is to misguide the public.
The KNLF has no faction till date, however, before its signing the SoO agreement, 13 cadres of the outfit had surrendered before the 6 Dogra Regiment along with nine arms, he said.
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