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Husband-wife sent to judicial custody

IMPHAL, July 15: Elangbam Dhiren Singh and his first wife Bidyalaxmi, who were arrested in connection with the suspicious death of Sushila and her 10-month-old daughter, have been sent to

IMPHAL, July 15: Elangbam Dhiren Singh and his first wife Bidyalaxmi, who were arrested in connection with the suspicious death of Sushila and her 10-month-old daughter, have been sent to judicial custody by the Chief Judicial Magistrate West.

The two were produced before the CJM Imphal West, RK Memcha yesterday.

Sushila second wife of Dhiren was found hanging inside her room with her daughter lying dead on a bed nearby on July 1 at Keisamthong Elangbam Leikai Leirak Achouba.

The same day Dhiren and his first wife were arrested by the police.

Dhiren by profession is a teacher of the Little Master English Higher Secondary School, Samurou.

The two were first remanded to police custody for five days on July 2, 2014

On July 7, they were further remanded to 8 days in police custody.

Sources said that a charge sheet will soon be frame at the earliest.

The case is being handled by the Imphal West Women Police station, as their second case since inception last month.

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Locals round up extortionist

IMPHAL, July 15: An extortionist was apprehended by residents of Kwakeithel Mayaikoibi and handed over to the police this afternoon. The culprit has been identified as Oinam Rishikesh 32, son

IMPHAL, July 15: An extortionist was apprehended by residents of Kwakeithel Mayaikoibi and handed over to the police this afternoon.

The culprit has been identified as Oinam Rishikesh 32, son of O Tomba Singh of Sangaiprou Maning Leikai.

Sources informed that the extortionist was caught around 1.30pm while trying to serve a demand letter to retired dean of RIMS Dr T Yumjao.

A demand letter of United Revolutionary Front Organization signed by finance secretary Parikaba and president Yaisana a moped bearing registration number MN01Z 3214, two mobile handsets and cash were recovered from him. He was later handed over to the police.

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Slain ADC member mourned

IMPHAL, July 15: A five-minute silence was observed remembering the departed soul of (L) Ngalangzar Malue, ex-MADC, Ukhrul by the Autonomous District Council,Ukhrul. A press release of the ADC, Ukhrul

IMPHAL, July 15: A five-minute silence was observed remembering the departed soul of (L) Ngalangzar Malue, ex-MADC, Ukhrul by the Autonomous District Council,Ukhrul.

A press release of the ADC, Ukhrul has said that it condemns the brutal killing of the ex-MADC by unknown miscreants on July 12 at Finch Corner while he was on his way home to see his dying mother who also passed away on the same day.

The members also share the grievances of the bereaved family, it said, while expressing that its members do not have enmity with any individuals/ organisations and appealed to the concerned individual/organisation to clarify the killing at the earliest and not to repeat such acts in the future.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/07/slain-adc-member-mourned/

Fund collection for Hunger Marchers’ Day

IMPHAL, July 15: The All Manipur Students Union (AMSU) has announced that it will be conducting a donation drive from tomorrow in connection with 49th Hunger Marchers’ Day celebration. Speaking

IMPHAL, July 15: The All Manipur Students Union (AMSU) has announced that it will be conducting a donation drive from tomorrow in connection with 49th Hunger Marchers’ Day celebration.

Speaking to the media at their head quarter, general secretary L Regan revealed that a new donation receipt with counterfoil will be used instead of the old one.

He said that the new donation letter will bear the signature of AMSU finance secretary, S Anil.

He appealed the public not to entertain any donation if any person comes seeking of donation bearing the old receipt.

Meanwhile, L Regan also informed that the AMSU is going to celebrate its golden jubilee next year for which he invited suggestion and supports from others students’ body and NGO’s of state.

The secretary also revealed that it has opened a unit at CC Higher Secondary School from today.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/07/fund-collection-for-hunger-marchers-day/

DESAM appeal

IMPHAL, July 15: DESAM has in a press release demanded the Manipur University authority for a speedy declaration of the University’s examination results. It has also appealed to the authority

IMPHAL, July 15: DESAM has in a press release demanded the Manipur University authority for a speedy declaration of the University’s examination results.

It has also appealed to the authority to finish the construction of their examination block building on time.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/07/desam-appeal-2/

Manipur sustaining growth, says Okram – Times of India

E-Pao.netManipur sustaining growth, says OkramTimes of IndiaIMPHAL: Presenting the state budget for 2014-15, Manipur chief minister Okram Ibobi Singh on Tuesday said despite the challenges posed by resource constraints, the state had been able to susta…

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Manipur sustaining growth, says Okram
Times of India
IMPHAL: Presenting the state budget for 2014-15, Manipur chief minister Okram Ibobi Singh on Tuesday said despite the challenges posed by resource constraints, the state had been able to sustain economic growth momentum. "Our economy grew at 9.83% …
Another direction-less Budget tabledE-Pao.net

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Experience the beauty of Manipur on reel – Deccan Herald

Experience the beauty of Manipur on reelDeccan HeraldHow many times does the Northeast figure in our newspaper headlines if not for a bomb blast engineered by insurgent groups or an economic blockade? How many of us – not belonging to the northeast –…

Experience the beauty of Manipur on reel
Deccan Herald
How many times does the Northeast figure in our newspaper headlines if not for a bomb blast engineered by insurgent groups or an economic blockade? How many of us – not belonging to the northeast – can claim to know anything about its culture or even …

Manipur’s Development Debacle in Post 2015 Context – E-Pao.net

Manipur's Development Debacle in Post 2015 ContextE-Pao.netThe international discourse is strongly experienced in Manipur too, of increased effort to privatize people's land and their survival sources in the name of development and clear cut re…

Manipur's Development Debacle in Post 2015 Context
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The international discourse is strongly experienced in Manipur too, of increased effort to privatize people's land and their survival sources in the name of development and clear cut refusal to uphold indigenous peoples' rights. Manipur witnessed …

Govt finalises 5 new Governors’ names

Senior BJP leader and former Union Minister Ram Naik was today appointed as Governor of Uttar Pradesh and party’s vete ran Delhi leader O P Kohli will move to Gujarat, in the first appointment of five Governors by the Narendra Modi Govern ment Source…

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No SIU, says Dy CM

No Special Investigation Unit SIU has been set up under the State Home Dept, stated Deputy Chief Minister and Home Minister Gaikhangam Source The Sangai Express

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KLAKLO threatens, alleges Exserviceman

An Ex serviceman has alleged KLA KLO Touthang of threatening him to withdraw a land dispute case currently pending at the Court of CJM Churachandpur Source The Sangai Express

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No request for posting Suresh Babu

Teachers who are recruited under Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan RMSA should not ask the concerned authority to change their posting location, instead the teachers should teach students with utmost sincerity so that a qualitative change in the so…

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Moirang locals storm

Maternal family of Nirupama together with a large number of Moirang locals today tried to ransack her husband Nitin’s house located at Singjamei Chingamathak Source The Sangai Express

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Aimol bodies moot general strike

Demanding demarcation and eviction of encroachers from the road connecting Pallel Bazar to Aimol Tampak, and expansion of the IVR, the Aimol Tribe Union Manipur ATUM and Aimol Students’ Union Mani pur ASUM has called a state wide general strike with effect from 6 am of July 21 and this would be followed by indefinite blockade on Imphal Moreh highway Source The Sangai Express

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MNPF lambasts NSCNIM

Questioning which is better for the Nagas, life before ceasefire or after ceasefire between NSCN IM and Government of India, the Manipur Naga People’s Front MNPF said that the Naga people are facing untold suffering at the hands of NSCN IM during thi…

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UNC calls 24 hours bandh in ‘Naga areas’

The United Naga Council UNC has announced to call 24 hours bandh in ‘Naga areas’ of Manipur from the midnight of July 15 in protest against what it called ‘the military strength show’ of Manipur chief minister O Ibobi Singh against the Nagas and also…

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Ukhrul CSOs set 24 hrs deadline

Taking serious note of the tense situation unfolding at Ukhrul district after the assassination of ADC Member M Ngalangzar on July 12 at Finch Corner, following which police commandos raided and ransacked the office of Wung Tangkhul Region WTR , a public liaison office of NSCN IM and arrested of eight cadres apart from seizure, arms, ammunition and documents, many Tangkhul civil society organisations have set an ultimatum for restoring peace in the district Source The Sangai Express Mungchan Zimik

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