Breaking Barriers

Of all the athletics feats in history, the one accomplished by Roger Bannister on May 6, 1954 at Oxford University’s Iffley Road Track, is considered the greatest. Bannister’s keen rivalry with Australian John Landy, another mile runner, also the most romantic. Bannister ran the mile for the first time in human history under four minutes, […]

Of all the athletics feats in history, the one accomplished by Roger Bannister on May 6, 1954 at Oxford University’s Iffley Road Track, is considered the greatest. Bannister’s keen rivalry with Australian John Landy, another mile runner, also the most romantic. Bannister ran the mile for the first time in human history under four minutes, […]

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Bijoy denies slapping anybody

IMPHAL, May 23: Khurai MLA Dr Ng Bijoy has strongly refuted the allegation levelled against him that he had slapped an individual yesterday following an argument over distribution of relief materials for flood control in his constituency. Giving his clarification to media persons at his residence today, the MLA recounted that residents of Lai Puthiba […]

IMPHAL, May 23: Khurai MLA Dr Ng Bijoy has strongly refuted the allegation levelled against him that he had slapped an individual yesterday following an argument over distribution of relief materials for flood control in his constituency. Giving his clarification to media persons at his residence today, the MLA recounted that residents of Lai Puthiba […]

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The Hegemony Over Manipur State – Part I

By Thounaojam Brinda The resistance movement of Manipur has been gyrating in an ever increasing rate of violence and a widening class divide as in any another conflict zone. However, various measures are claimed to have been taken up and adopted by all players of this conflict towards bringing a solution to the same. The […]

By Thounaojam Brinda The resistance movement of Manipur has been gyrating in an ever increasing rate of violence and a widening class divide as in any another conflict zone. However, various measures are claimed to have been taken up and adopted by all players of this conflict towards bringing a solution to the same. The […]

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RIMS director’s appointment draws flak as service rules allegedly disregarded

By Dhanbir Maibam IMPHAL, May 23: A dispute has arisen over the re-appointment of Prof. Ch Arunkumar as director-in-charge of Regional Institute of Medical Sciences and the extension of his service years after some of his colleagues in the institute challenged the move as a flagrant violation of the guidelines of both the Union Ministry […]

By Dhanbir Maibam IMPHAL, May 23: A dispute has arisen over the re-appointment of Prof. Ch Arunkumar as director-in-charge of Regional Institute of Medical Sciences and the extension of his service years after some of his colleagues in the institute challenged the move as a flagrant violation of the guidelines of both the Union Ministry […]

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BJP’s attempt to bring PR will break up State: Gaikhangam

IMPHAL, May 23: Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam today said the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Manipur Unit is trying to bring President’s Rule in the State for their own sake which will only result in breaking up the State. The deputy Chief Minister was speaking at the flag-hoisting ceremony of Congress candidate of Ward No 12 […]

IMPHAL, May 23: Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam today said the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Manipur Unit is trying to bring President’s Rule in the State for their own sake which will only result in breaking up the State. The deputy Chief Minister was speaking at the flag-hoisting ceremony of Congress candidate of Ward No 12 […]

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FIR registered against Khurai MLA for slapping civilian

IMPHAL, May 23: In a bold move, a resident of Khurai has lodged an FIR against Khurai MLA, Dr Ng Bijoy Singh, for slapping the former last night at Khurai Puthiba. The FIR was lodged by Leishangthem Itocha Meitei, the alleged victim of assault today. Itocha was reportedly assaulted in full public view by the […]

IMPHAL, May 23: In a bold move, a resident of Khurai has lodged an FIR against Khurai MLA, Dr Ng Bijoy Singh, for slapping the former last night at Khurai Puthiba. The FIR was lodged by Leishangthem Itocha Meitei, the alleged victim of assault today. Itocha was reportedly assaulted in full public view by the […]

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Despite downpour meira rally staged

IMPHAL, May 23: Even as elaborate preparations were made to take out torch rallies at different places across Manipur valley, heavy downpour played spoilsport as heavy rain lashed the State starting from around 8.50 pm. Nonetheless, braving the downpour large groups of womenfolk took out torch rallies at Wangkhei, Kongba Bazar and Kongba Ucheckon. As announced […]

IMPHAL, May 23: Even as elaborate preparations were made to take out torch rallies at different places across Manipur valley, heavy downpour played spoilsport as heavy rain lashed the State starting from around 8.50 pm. Nonetheless, braving the downpour large groups of womenfolk took out torch rallies at Wangkhei, Kongba Bazar and Kongba Ucheckon. As announced […]

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15 houses swept away, 2000 paris inundated

IMPHAL, May 23 : The breached portion of Imphal River bank at Kyamgei Muslim Oinam Loukon has expanded from 50 feet to 400 feet, sweeping away 15 houses and inundating 2000 paris of paddy fields. With huge volumes of flood water gushing through the breached portion, at least 15 houses have been swept away and 2000 […]

IMPHAL, May 23 : The breached portion of Imphal River bank at Kyamgei Muslim Oinam Loukon has expanded from 50 feet to 400 feet, sweeping away 15 houses and inundating 2000 paris of paddy fields. With huge volumes of flood water gushing through the breached portion, at least 15 houses have been swept away and 2000 […]

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Construction material worth Rs 10 lakh robbed

Ukhrul, May 23 : Unidentified persons robbed the construction materials meant for the ongoing work of a polytechnic building at Langkhan area in Ukhrul in broad daylight on May 19. The stolen material is worth about Rs 10 lakh. Speaking to the media at the office of Ukhrul District Working Journalists Association (UDWJA), Ukhrul, today […]

Ukhrul, May 23 : Unidentified persons robbed the construction materials meant for the ongoing work of a polytechnic building at Langkhan area in Ukhrul in broad daylight on May 19. The stolen material is worth about Rs 10 lakh. Speaking to the media at the office of Ukhrul District Working Journalists Association (UDWJA), Ukhrul, today […]

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24 hours bandh derails normal life

IMPHAL, May 23: The 24 hours State wide public curfew imposed by Joint Action Committee formed against unprovoked firing by three unidentified youths at a meira paibi shed at Nungei on April 11 affected normal life in the State capital today. The JAC has been demanding the arrest of the three unidentified gunmen who fired rounds […]

IMPHAL, May 23: The 24 hours State wide public curfew imposed by Joint Action Committee formed against unprovoked firing by three unidentified youths at a meira paibi shed at Nungei on April 11 affected normal life in the State capital today. The JAC has been demanding the arrest of the three unidentified gunmen who fired rounds […]

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Growing culture of bandhs and shutdowns Toying with the future of youngsters

48 hours total shutdown called by the Churachandpur JAC. Followed by the 38 hours bandh imposed by the Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System (JCILPS) and another 24 hours bandh called by the Nungei JAC to demand that the Government pull up those responsible for opening fire on meira paibis who were on vigil […]

48 hours total shutdown called by the Churachandpur JAC. Followed by the 38 hours bandh imposed by the Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System (JCILPS) and another 24 hours bandh called by the Nungei JAC to demand that the Government pull up those responsible for opening fire on meira paibis who were on vigil […]

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AMFA, IEDFA, IWDFA condole

Imphal, May 23 : The All Manipur Football Association (AMFA), Imphal East District Football Association (IEDFA) and Imphal West District Football Association (IWDFA) have condoled the sudden demise of O Guneshwar Meitei who was the general secretary …

Imphal, May 23 : The All Manipur Football Association (AMFA), Imphal East District Football Association (IEDFA) and Imphal West District Football Association (IWDFA) have condoled the sudden demise of O Guneshwar Meitei who was the general secretary of IWDFA.

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Jr Girls Natl Football C’ship

Imphal, May 23 : The Junior Girls National Football Championship, organised by the All India Football Federation (AIFF) will begin from July 1.

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Imphal, May 23 : The Junior Girls National Football Championship, organised by the All India Football Federation (AIFF) will begin from July 1.

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Inter State Transfer dates announced

Imphal, May 23 : The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has announced the dates for Inter State Transfer for players, informed a statement issued by All Manipur Football Association (AMFA).
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Imphal, May 23 : The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has announced the dates for Inter State Transfer for players, informed a statement issued by All Manipur Football Association (AMFA).

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Kesho Sr Volleyball Tournament

Imphal, May 23 : 87 CRPF, 27 Assam Rifles, RYC Rangai and Jiri Police advanced with victories against their respective opponents in the ongoing Y Kesho Singh Memorial Senior Volleyball Tournament, organised by the All Jiribam Sports Association (AJSA),…

Imphal, May 23 : 87 CRPF, 27 Assam Rifles, RYC Rangai and Jiri Police advanced with victories against their respective opponents in the ongoing Y Kesho Singh Memorial Senior Volleyball Tournament, organised by the All Jiribam Sports Association (AJSA), Jiribam, today at Jiribam Government Higher Secondary School playground.

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15 houses swept away, 2000 paris inundated

IMPHAL, May 23 : The breached portion of Imphal River bank at Kyamgei Muslim Oinam Loukon has expanded from 50 feet to 400 feet, sweeping away 15 houses and inundating 2000 paris of paddy fields.
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IMPHAL, May 23 : The breached portion of Imphal River bank at Kyamgei Muslim Oinam Loukon has expanded from 50 feet to 400 feet, sweeping away 15 houses and inundating 2000 paris of paddy fields.

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Womenfolk protest

Local womenfolk staged a protest demonstration on Tinsid Road today against allegedly slapping a man by MLA Dr N Bijoy last evening when the man was struggling to tackle the flood situation together with other people near Lainingthou Puthiba premises…

Local womenfolk staged a protest demonstration on Tinsid Road today against allegedly slapping a man by MLA Dr N Bijoy last evening when the man was struggling to tackle the flood situation together with other people near Lainingthou Puthiba premises.

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DMC students demand

Urging the authority concerned to provide adequate infrastructure in the colleges, Joint Students’ Union of DM College, a body of student unions of DM College of Arts, Commerce and Science, has threatened to boycott 2016-17 academic session if the authorities fail to meet their demands.

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Urging the authority concerned to provide adequate infrastructure in the colleges, Joint Students’ Union of DM College, a body of student unions of DM College of Arts, Commerce and Science, has threatened to boycott 2016-17 academic session if the authorities fail to meet their demands.

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HSLC result today

Results of the High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC) examination, 2016 conducted by the Board of Secondary Education Manipur (BSEM) will be declared tomorrow (Tuesday), according to an official source.
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Results of the High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC) examination, 2016 conducted by the Board of Secondary Education Manipur (BSEM) will be declared tomorrow (Tuesday), according to an official source.

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BJP MLA questions

BJP MLA Kh Joykishan has questioned the alleged detention of a police Inspector for checking a vehicle belonging to one key leader of Congress party who also happens to be a relative of Chief Minister O Ibobi.
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BJP MLA Kh Joykishan has questioned the alleged detention of a police Inspector for checking a vehicle belonging to one key leader of Congress party who also happens to be a relative of Chief Minister O Ibobi.

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