Union Minister inspects Imphal airport Air Asia likely to start intl flight from Imphal next year

IMPHAL, Aug 29: Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation, Jayant Sinha today conducted a direct assessment of Imphal International Airport.
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IMPHAL, Aug 29: Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation, Jayant Sinha today conducted a direct assessment of Imphal International Airport.

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Criss-crossing pedestrians impede traffic flow

IMPHAL, Aug 27: Crossing of roads by pedestrians at the feet of BT Flyover on BT Road and Uripok road have been seriously hampering vehicular traffic.
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IMPHAL, Aug 27: Crossing of roads by pedestrians at the feet of BT Flyover on BT Road and Uripok road have been seriously hampering vehicular traffic.

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Toothless order adds to traffic chaos

IMPHAL, Aug 26: Even though the State Transport Department’s order which prohibits parking of vehicles at six specific areas of Khwairamband is still in force officially, the same order is no longer enforced on ground.

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IMPHAL, Aug 26: Even though the State Transport Department’s order which prohibits parking of vehicles at six specific areas of Khwairamband is still in force officially, the same order is no longer enforced on ground.

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Police recruitment Don’t politicise, advises BJP

IMPHAL, Aug 26: The recruitment process of 2000 Manipur Police Constables should not be politicized by the State Government, stated State Executive Member of BJP Manipur Pradesh Nimaichand Luwang today in an interaction with mediapersons at BJP office located at Nityaipat Chuthek, Imphal.

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IMPHAL, Aug 26: The recruitment process of 2000 Manipur Police Constables should not be politicized by the State Government, stated State Executive Member of BJP Manipur Pradesh Nimaichand Luwang today in an interaction with mediapersons at BJP office located at Nityaipat Chuthek, Imphal.

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Autos rally in response to JAC’s call

CCpur, Aug 26: The six-day long agitation schedule rolled out by the JAC Against Anti-Tribal Bills started today with diesel autos joining the protest and the half-day shutdown witnessing a clearly contrasting response in the district revealing the deep divide amongst the tribes despite sharing a common interest.

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CCpur, Aug 26: The six-day long agitation schedule rolled out by the JAC Against Anti-Tribal Bills started today with diesel autos joining the protest and the half-day shutdown witnessing a clearly contrasting response in the district revealing the deep divide amongst the tribes despite sharing a common interest.

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Don’t disturb education cry rung out Leave students alone : DESAM

THOUBAL, Aug 26: A large number of students belonging to different educational institutes formed a human chain at Thoubal Wangmataba on NH-102 urging all concerned not to disturb the smooth running of educational institutes during bandhs, general strikes and blockades.

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THOUBAL, Aug 26: A large number of students belonging to different educational institutes formed a human chain at Thoubal Wangmataba on NH-102 urging all concerned not to disturb the smooth running of educational institutes during bandhs, general strikes and blockades.

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People’s convention insists on 1952 base year

IMPHAL, Aug 22: A people’s convention held today at MDU Hall here has adopted 1951 as the base year for identification of indigenous peoples of Manipur.

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IMPHAL, Aug 22: A people’s convention held today at MDU Hall here has adopted 1951 as the base year for identification of indigenous peoples of Manipur.

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Naga forum says fresh Bill ‘highly questionable’ Draft Bill old wine in new bottle : MTFD

IMPHAL, Aug 22: Referring to the Draft Bill which has been made public by the State Government to regulate the entry of non-local people into Manipur, the Manipur Tribals’ Forum, Delhi (MTFD) has today asserted that it is not different from the earlier Bill which has been rejected by the President and declared that it is nothing but ‘old wine in new bottle’.

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IMPHAL, Aug 22: Referring to the Draft Bill which has been made public by the State Government to regulate the entry of non-local people into Manipur, the Manipur Tribals’ Forum, Delhi (MTFD) has today asserted that it is not different from the earlier Bill which has been rejected by the President and declared that it is nothing but ‘old wine in new bottle’.

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Truck burnt in blockade stir, bandh hits Kakching MPP questions rationale of cancelling recruitment test

SH/IMP/KAK, Aug 22 : A truck heading towards Imphal from Dimapur side was set ablaze at around 6 this evening near Keithelmanbi Cemetery along National Highway 2 by unknown miscreants suspected to be economic blockade volunteers along the highway.
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SH/IMP/KAK, Aug 22 : A truck heading towards Imphal from Dimapur side was set ablaze at around 6 this evening near Keithelmanbi Cemetery along National Highway 2 by unknown miscreants suspected to be economic blockade volunteers along the highway.

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MoS Railways promises rail connectivity by 2020

IMPHAL, Aug 21: Union Minister of State, Railways Rajen Gohain has stated the capital cities of all the North Eastern States would be connected by railways by 2020.
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IMPHAL, Aug 21: Union Minister of State, Railways Rajen Gohain has stated the capital cities of all the North Eastern States would be connected by railways by 2020.

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Over speeding vehicles worry senior citizens

IMPHAL, Aug 21: Speeding vehicles on the expanded portion of Tiddim Road from Keishampat to Malom and non-compliance with traffic rules particularly at road crossings have been creating lots of difficulties to senior citizens and aged persons.
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IMPHAL, Aug 21: Speeding vehicles on the expanded portion of Tiddim Road from Keishampat to Malom and non-compliance with traffic rules particularly at road crossings have been creating lots of difficulties to senior citizens and aged persons.

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SHRI scripts history First kidney transplant surgery conducted

IMPHAL, Aug 20 : Dubbed as one of the best health care service providers in the region, Shija Hospitals and Research Institute (SHRI), a multi- speciality hospital, scripted history by successfully conducting the first ever kidney transplantation surge…

IMPHAL, Aug 20 : Dubbed as one of the best health care service providers in the region, Shija Hospitals and Research Institute (SHRI), a multi- speciality hospital, scripted history by successfully conducting the first ever kidney transplantation surgery in the State.

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TCP OC moots modification of road geometry

IMPHAL, Aug 20: In order to address the problem of traffic congestion in Imphal city, there is a need to modify the existing road geometry, stated TCP OC H Rameshwar.
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IMPHAL, Aug 20: In order to address the problem of traffic congestion in Imphal city, there is a need to modify the existing road geometry, stated TCP OC H Rameshwar.

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11 shops razed to the ground in Jiri inferno

JIRIBAM, Aug 20: Eleven shops have been reduced to cinders at Jakuradhore bazar, 25 kms to the south of Jiribam police station, at around 1.30 am today.
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JIRIBAM, Aug 20: Eleven shops have been reduced to cinders at Jakuradhore bazar, 25 kms to the south of Jiribam police station, at around 1.30 am today.

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Language Day held all over State

Tbl/Jiri, Aug 20 :The 25th Manipuri Language Day was observed in different parts of Thoubal district today in commemoration of the inclusion of Manipuri language in the 8th Schedule of the Indian Constitution, our correspondent reports.
Patriotic Writers’ Forum, Manipur observed the day at MMRC, Khangabok and Unity Park. Like every year, the forum distributed Literary Awards to Manipuri writers at the function today.

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Tbl/Jiri, Aug 20 :The 25th Manipuri Language Day was observed in different parts of Thoubal district today in commemoration of the inclusion of Manipuri language in the 8th Schedule of the Indian Constitution, our correspondent reports.
Patriotic Writers’ Forum, Manipur observed the day at MMRC, Khangabok and Unity Park. Like every year, the forum distributed Literary Awards to Manipuri writers at the function today.

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JAC’s general strike throws life out of gear

IMPHAL, Aug 19: The 48 hours general strike (shortened to 24 hours) called by the JAC constituted against the declaration of the wanted tag on JCILPS former convener Kh Ratan threw life out of gear in Imphal city and all forms of business activities and educational institutions remained shut.

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IMPHAL, Aug 19: The 48 hours general strike (shortened to 24 hours) called by the JAC constituted against the declaration of the wanted tag on JCILPS former convener Kh Ratan threw life out of gear in Imphal city and all forms of business activities and educational institutions remained shut.

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52 patients successfully operated during 11th Surgical Outreach

TAMENGONG, Aug, 14: In what could be called a major achievement, Tamenglong District Hospital today successfully operated as many as 52 patients during the 11th Surgical Outreach Mission, our correspondent reports.
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TAMENGONG, Aug, 14: In what could be called a major achievement, Tamenglong District Hospital today successfully operated as many as 52 patients during the 11th Surgical Outreach Mission, our correspondent reports.

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Robita takes over Sharmila’s anti-AFSPA crusade

IMPHAL, Aug 13: After iconic Irom Sharmila broke her epic fast against the infamous Armed Forces Special Powers Act, 1958 on August 9, one Arambam Robita has launched an indefinite hunger strike against the same Act from today. Robita had yesterday announced that she would launch the fast. When Robita disclosed her decision to carry […]

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IMPHAL, Aug 13: After iconic Irom Sharmila broke her epic fast against the infamous Armed Forces Special Powers Act, 1958 on August 9, one Arambam Robita has launched an indefinite hunger strike against the same Act from today. Robita had yesterday announced that she would launch the fast. When Robita disclosed her decision to carry […]

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Locals repair suspension bridge

Kangpokpi, Aug 13 : Local people of Saikul and Makokching District Council Constituency repaired the Sai-kul- Makokching suspension bridge constructed over Iril River today.
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Kangpokpi, Aug 13 : Local people of Saikul and Makokching District Council Constituency repaired the Sai-kul- Makokching suspension bridge constructed over Iril River today.

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University of Culture, film and TV institute now grace State

IMPHAL, Aug 12: Manipur now has the infrastructure to preserve and promote its rich tradition, performing arts and culture, stated Governor V Shanmuganathan after inaugurating the much awaited Manipur University of Culture (MUC) this evening at the Mah…

IMPHAL, Aug 12: Manipur now has the infrastructure to preserve and promote its rich tradition, performing arts and culture, stated Governor V Shanmuganathan after inaugurating the much awaited Manipur University of Culture (MUC) this evening at the Maharaja Chandrakirti Auditorium, Palace Compound, Imphal.

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