Day: April 24, 2016

CHANDEL, April 24: Following the hailstorm that wreaked havoc extensively at several villages under Tengnoupal Sub-Division in Chandel district yesterday, local MLA D. Korungthang who is also the Health, Family Welfare and GAD & CADA minister visited the villages affected by the natural calamity today to provide immediate relief assistance. During the visit, the minister

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IMPHAL, April 24: The general election of the Maring Nanorap Imphal (MNI) will be held on April 27 at the mini conference hall of Tribal Research Institute (TRI), Chingmeirong, informed by MMI vice president K Korung. In this regard, he requested all the concerned executives of the organization and Maring students living in Imphal area

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IMPHAL, April 24: The Shemrock Bubbles today celebrated its second anniversary under the theme “Join Us on a Wild Jungle Adventure” at Sangai Hall, Hotel Imphal. The event was attended by imminent personalities of the State representing various sectors including education, medical, politics and entertainment industries. Professor of Manipur University Rajendro Kshetri graced the celebration

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IMPHAL, April 24: The Spastic Society of Manipur, the Extension Centre of National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Multiple Disabilities (NIEPMD) is organizing a three day program beginning April 26 and to conclude on April 28. An Abilympics and Cultural Festival for persons with disabilities will be held on the first day at

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BISHNUPUR, April 24: The heavy downpour of rainfall since the last few days has inundated many villages along the southern part of Tiddim Road in Bishnupur district. Altogether ten residential houses at Senapati Sabal under Nambol constituency have been submerged in the water, causing panic to the family members. The submerged houses belong to Sairem

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IMPHAL, April 24: National Socialist Council of Nagaland (K) Shepoumaramth Region has asked general public, government departments, employees, contractors, suppliers, business establishments and NGOs which fall under the jurisdiction of the region to pay taxes to the Regional Government without fail so that the cause of Naga sovereignty can progress further. According to a statement

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IMPHAL, April 24: The Manipur Commission for Protection of Child Rights (MCPCR) in partnership with Manipur State Legal Services Authority (MASLSA) organised a “One Day District Level Awareness Programme on Implementation of Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, Right to Education Act & Child Labour

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I, Pradip Phanjoubam, Editor, The Imphal Free Press hereby apologise on behalf of the newspaper, The Imphal Free Press to the Supreme Court and the Attorney General for the articles “Centre defends Manipur killings” (Imphal Free Press, December 4, 2015) and “RPF reacts to Attorney General’s testimony on extra judicial killings before SC” (Imphal Free

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IMPHAL, April 24: Two key members of the BJP Manipur unit today joined the Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC). The two BJP members who joined the party have been identified as one P Sarat Khuman of Sagolband Assembly Constituency and his better half P (O) Debala of Sagolband, former vice president, Mahila Morcha BJP Manipur

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IMPHAL, April 24: The Naga Women’s Union (NWU) has strongly condemned the assault and carjacking incident on April 19 at Keithelmanbi, Senapati district. In a statement, the union said it is deeply disturbed by frequent incidents of kidnapping and hijacking of commuters along the NH-2, most recent being the assault of three women flower vendors

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IMPHAL, April 24: In a terrifying incident, a man who was called out by his alleged girlfriend was found brutally murdered at Langkhong village under Kashom Khullen Police Station in Ukhrul district today around 2 pm. The deceased has been identified as Bachaspatimayum Pittaranjan alias Korabin Sharma, 24 son of B Shantikumar Sharma of Nongmeibung

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IMPHAL, April 24: Khongjom Battle Memorial Celebration Committee, Manipur states that the real observation of the Khongjom battle will be observed at Khongjom Tengol Lampak on April 25. A press release by Chingtam Luwang, secretary of the Committee mentions.

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BISHNUPUR, April 24: The heavy rainfall accompanied by hailstorm that swept across the State last night inflicted severe damages to properties in many villages in Bishnupur district. Roofing sheets of residential houses at Ishpok village, Nambol were left with holes by the hailstorm. The impact of the hailstorm was so violent that a newly constructed

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IMPHAL, April 23: After the President’s Office rejected the Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System’s proposal to meet the President Pranab Mukherjee during his Khongjom Day visit today, the JCILPS had to submit its memorandum addressed to the President through the State chief secretary seeking immediate assent to the three Bills passed by voice

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BISHNUPUR, April 23: A heavy hailstorm created havoc in Bishnupur district today around 12:30pm. During the storm, hails which were larger than eggs damaged many GI roof tops at Oinam, Keinou, Maibam, Ishok Wahengkhuman, Kha Sanjenbam and other places in the district. Several houses damaged in the hailstorm which lasted around 15 minutes. Roof tops

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