Quinquennial Congress to be held

The Manipur Christian Congregation with an objective to renew the faith and strengthen the fellowship of Christians in the State will celebrate Quinquennial Congress on the theme Called to Holiness under the initiative of the Manipur Baptist Conventi…

The Manipur Christian Congregation with an objective to renew the faith and strengthen the fellowship of Christians in the State will celebrate Quinquennial Congress on the theme Called to Holiness under the initiative of the Manipur Baptist Convention, MBC at TNL Ground, Ukhrul from March 26 to March 29, reports Mungchan Zimik Source The Sangai Express

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Electoral roll authentication prog launched Duplicate voters to be deleted

National Electoral Roll Purification and Authentication Programme NERPAP , aimed at bringing a totally error free and authenticated electoral roll has been launched today all over the country Source The Sangai Express

National Electoral Roll Purification and Authentication Programme NERPAP , aimed at bringing a totally error free and authenticated electoral roll has been launched today all over the country Source The Sangai Express

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Four UGs arrested

A combined team of Thoubal district police commandos and 2 AR arrested a PREPAK Pro cadre while conducting cordon and search operation at Langathel area yesterday Source The Sangai Express

A combined team of Thoubal district police commandos and 2 AR arrested a PREPAK Pro cadre while conducting cordon and search operation at Langathel area yesterday Source The Sangai Express

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Gaikhangam condemns

Referring to the detention of Rural Development Minister Francis Ngajokpa and MLA DK Korungthang at Khudengthabi along Imphal Moreh highway by AR troops som time back, Deputy Chief Minister and Home Minister Gaikhangam condemned the same incident as an…

Referring to the detention of Rural Development Minister Francis Ngajokpa and MLA DK Korungthang at Khudengthabi along Imphal Moreh highway by AR troops som time back, Deputy Chief Minister and Home Minister Gaikhangam condemned the same incident as an act of disrespecting the country’s National flag Source The Sangai Express

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Manipuri cultural fest held at Silchar

A four day Manipuri cultural festival cum workshop and multicultural events organised by Manipuri Diaspora, Assam was held from Feb 21 to 24 at Banga Bhawan, Silchar Source The Sangai Express

A four day Manipuri cultural festival cum workshop and multicultural events organised by Manipuri Diaspora, Assam was held from Feb 21 to 24 at Banga Bhawan, Silchar Source The Sangai Express

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Home Ministry opposes AFSPA repeal

The controversial Armed Forces Special Powers Act AFSPA will stay as Union Home Ministry has rejected an official Committee’s recommendation for repeal of the Act Source The Sangai Express Press Trust of India

The controversial Armed Forces Special Powers Act AFSPA will stay as Union Home Ministry has rejected an official Committee’s recommendation for repeal of the Act Source The Sangai Express Press Trust of India

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DESAM alleges foul play

The Democratic Students’ Alliance of Manipur DESAM has accused Manipur University authorities of manipulating the process of selecting PhD candidates Source The Sangai Express

The Democratic Students’ Alliance of Manipur DESAM has accused Manipur University authorities of manipulating the process of selecting PhD candidates Source The Sangai Express

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Govt claims security of NE folks taken up

The Government has taken up various steps for safety and security of the citizens hailing from the North East region and residing in various parts of the country including metropolitan cities Source The Sangai Express Press Information Bureau

The Government has taken up various steps for safety and security of the citizens hailing from the North East region and residing in various parts of the country including metropolitan cities Source The Sangai Express Press Information Bureau

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MLA picks holes in DM university Bill, ILPS or similar Bill to be tabled Session extended by two days, four Bills passed

As decided by the State Cabinet yesterday, the ongoing session of Manipur Legislative Assembly has been extended by two days so that the Bill for protection of indigenous people and regulation of immigration can be tabled and passed by the House Sour…

As decided by the State Cabinet yesterday, the ongoing session of Manipur Legislative Assembly has been extended by two days so that the Bill for protection of indigenous people and regulation of immigration can be tabled and passed by the House Source The Sangai Express

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Cycle rally marks World Wildlife Day

Director, Manipur Zoological Garden, Government of Manipur along with People For Animals jointly organized a cycle rally in connection with the World Wildlife Day celebration today Source The Sangai Express

Director, Manipur Zoological Garden, Government of Manipur along with People For Animals jointly organized a cycle rally in connection with the World Wildlife Day celebration today Source The Sangai Express

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PhD entrance test at MU ATSUM, MUTSU allege discrepancies

Pointing out most ST candidates for the PhD programme in Manipur University have been denied admission in the department of Chemistry, English and Life Sciences which is in direct contravention of the ST reservation norm of 31 of the university, the A…

Pointing out most ST candidates for the PhD programme in Manipur University have been denied admission in the department of Chemistry, English and Life Sciences which is in direct contravention of the ST reservation norm of 31 of the university, the All Tribal Students’ Union Manipur ATSUM and Manipur University Tribal Students’ Union MUTSU have warned of taking up strenuous steps if the discrepancies are not given prompt and proper attention to by the appropriate University authority Source The Sangai Express

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IGNTU agitation Fulfil promises ANSAM, KSO

At the invitation of the State Government in connection with the Indira Gandhi National Tribal University IGNTU issue, a joint team of Kuki Students’ Organisation, General Headquarters KSO Ghqs and All Naga Students’ Association Manipur ANSAM lea…

At the invitation of the State Government in connection with the Indira Gandhi National Tribal University IGNTU issue, a joint team of Kuki Students’ Organisation, General Headquarters KSO Ghqs and All Naga Students’ Association Manipur ANSAM leaders met Ngamthang Haokip, Minister IFCD Stationery yesterday at 9 Source The Sangai Express

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Drugs seized in CCpur

A combined team of Field G team of BSF, 54th Battalion of BSF and Narcotics Control Bureau seized drugs and ganja worth Rs 2,14,000 and Rs 1,17,09 in cash at Zoljam village in Churachandpur district at around 3 Source The Sangai Express

A combined team of Field G team of BSF, 54th Battalion of BSF and Narcotics Control Bureau seized drugs and ganja worth Rs 2,14,000 and Rs 1,17,09 in cash at Zoljam village in Churachandpur district at around 3 Source The Sangai Express

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ImphalDimapur winger service ceased

Manipur Inter State Taxi Service Workers’ Association has ceased passenger service between Imphal and Dimapur from today due to unwarranted levying of tax on winger operators and harassment at Dimapur Source The Sangai Express

Manipur Inter State Taxi Service Workers’ Association has ceased passenger service between Imphal and Dimapur from today due to unwarranted levying of tax on winger operators and harassment at Dimapur Source The Sangai Express

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IW cops to launch special traffic drive

Imphal West district police , in a step to prevent road mishap during Holi festival, is set to organise a special drive from February 5 to February 9, a statement issued by the Superintendent of Police, Imphal West informed Source The Sangai Express

Imphal West district police , in a step to prevent road mishap during Holi festival, is set to organise a special drive from February 5 to February 9, a statement issued by the Superintendent of Police, Imphal West informed Source The Sangai Express

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Centre to States Send graft cases of IAS officers in time

Noting instances of delay, the Centre has asked all State Governments to send corruption cases involving IAS officers to it in time Source The Sangai Express Press Trust of India

Noting instances of delay, the Centre has asked all State Governments to send corruption cases involving IAS officers to it in time Source The Sangai Express Press Trust of India

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MNRF celebrates raising day

The militant outfit Manipur Naga Revolutionary Front MNRF celebrated its 4th raising day today at its general headquarters and all unit headquarters, conveyed a press release issued by the outfit’s information and publicity assistant secretary Rex Ka…

The militant outfit Manipur Naga Revolutionary Front MNRF celebrated its 4th raising day today at its general headquarters and all unit headquarters, conveyed a press release issued by the outfit’s information and publicity assistant secretary Rex Kashung Source The Sangai Express

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HRDM decries Transport Dept order

Human Rights Defender, Manipur during a press meet held at Manipur Press Club today has decried the High Security Registration Plate order issued by the Directorate of Transport, Government of Manipur terming it as a means to loot money from the public…

Human Rights Defender, Manipur during a press meet held at Manipur Press Club today has decried the High Security Registration Plate order issued by the Directorate of Transport, Government of Manipur terming it as a means to loot money from the public while warning to file a PIL against the department Source The Sangai Express

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NERPAP launched in State

IMPHAL, March 3: The National Electoral Roll Purification and Authentication Programme was launched in Manipur as part of its nation-wide launch to improve the electoral roll, said State`™s Chief Electoral

IMPHAL, March 3: The National Electoral Roll Purification and Authentication Programme was launched in Manipur as part of its nation-wide launch to improve the electoral roll, said State`™s Chief Electoral Officer O Nabakishore, also the additional Chief Secretary today.

After announcing the launching of the same programme in the state, the CEO said that his office will work its best to check multiple registration of electors`™ name, repeating images, repeating EPIC number etc. in the electoral roll under this programme.

He said that under NERPAP, facility will be provided for voluntarily disclosure of multiple entries by the voters.

Addressing media persons at a press meet at his office in the New Secretariat building, he said as per the directive of the Election Commission of India to every CEO of various States to formally launch NERPAP today, it was launched in the State also.

With an objective of bringing an error-free and authenticated electoral roll after considering the inputs of various CEOs, ECI has decided to launch the comprehensive National Electoral Roll Purification and Authentication Programme from today with a clear timeline and well-defined goal, he stated.

He said the major objective of NERPAP is to link and authenticate EPIC data of electors with Aadhar data of UIDAI only. If there is any duplication of electoral rolls, such cases would be disposed off within 15 days by the concerned EROs after intimating the concerned electors, he added.

It will conduct the correction of errors or any relevant entry pertaining to electors within 15 days on the production of cogent documentary evidence, he said, adding electors can improve quality of their images by following due procedures. The mobile numbers and email addresses of the electors will be obtained and fed in the ER database so that periodic information of poll day revision schedule, deletion/correction notice etc and other facilitation service can be provided to them, the CEO said.

He said the means of feeding Aadhar numbers and EPIC card numbers by electors through the national voters`™ service portal through the website of ECI or through SMSes to `51060` or e-mail and mobile apps is under development and is likely to be available by first week of March. The ECO, Manipur has already directed every DC of the State to conduct the rectification of electoral errors, he said.

He further stated that under the voters`™ education programme, the month of March will be focussed on `women to be proud as voters`™ awareness campaign. He said on the International Women`™s Day on March 8, women voters in large numbers will enrol in the electoral roll through the awareness programme.

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Human Rights body to file PIL against govt order for compulsory installation of High Security Number Plates

IMPHAL, March 3: The Human Rights Defender, Manipur is likely to lodge a PIL at the Manipur High Court soon against the Transport Department if it doesn`™t withdraw the order

IMPHAL, March 3: The Human Rights Defender, Manipur is likely to lodge a PIL at the Manipur High Court soon against the Transport Department if it doesn`™t withdraw the order issued by its Director that made the High Security Registration Number Plates on vehicles mandatory in the State.

Speaking to the media at the Manipur Press Club, HRDM general secretary Moirangthem Rakesh said the order issued by the Director has created an avenue for the police personnel, VDF personnel and traffic control police personnel to earn sizeable incomes.

The memory chip devices which are to be installed in high security plates are not easily available. Many vehicles installed with high security plates have been stolen but the department has not been able to trace the vehicles, he said.

Even as the installed high security plates have failed to function properly in the State, police and traffic police and VDF personnel are demanding money from vehicle owners by citing the non-installation of the high security number plates as the reason, he said.

He further stated that police and VDF personnel demand to know from vehicle owners whether they have proper verifications of their vehicles and have got the high security number plates installed while checking vehicles instead of finding out any unwanted elements.

It is not their duty to find the details about vehicles, he said, adding in a similar vein, traffic control police personnel whose job is to control traffic flow have also started checking vehicles.

All these activities must be done by the Transport Department, he said, adding their unwarranted activities are creating lots of hindrance to the people. This must be stop at the earliest, he emphasised.

Many Treasury Rules (TRs) have been drawn by the traffic police, police and VDF personnel but in which account the money thus collected have been put in, he demands to know.

Moreover, the department also connived with the company to fleece money by befooling people in the name of installing high security plates for security reasons, he said.

HRDM chairman Joy Chingakham said the State`™s Human Right Commission is defunct for many years now and thus human rights have been violated with impunity.

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