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43rd foundation day of Manipur Press Club observed

Imphal, January 6, 2017 (DIPR): All Manipur Working Journalists’ Union (AMWJU) observed the 43rd Foundation Day of Manipur Press Club, today, at Majorkhul, Imphal. Shri Y. Khemchand Singh, Speaker, Manipur Legislative Assembly, Shri Th. Shyamkumar, Minister of Forest & Environment, MAHUD, Government of Manipur and Shri Wangkhemcha Shamjai, President, All Manipur Working Journalists’ Union (AMWJU) […]

Negligence slur on Bishnupur hospital

Bishnupur, October 08 2017: A local JAC has said that a 50-year old patient died at District Hospital Bishnupur on Oct 5 due to gross negligence on the part of doctors and nurses on duty . Naorem (O) Premila Leima of Toubul Mayai Leikai was admitted to District Hospital Bishnupur at around 6 pm of […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/10/negligence-slur-on-bishnupur-hospital/

MUTSU urges for 31 pc reservation

Imphal, August 25 2017: The Manipur University Tribal Students’ Union (MUTSU) has urged MU authority to ensure that 31 per cent seats are reserved for ST in admission in all departments . Addressing media persons today at Manipur Press Club, president of MUTSU Duigaipou said that denial of 31 per cent seats reservation to ST […]

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Launch of Quarterly Hournal “Beyond The Horizon”

Imphal, August 17: A quarterly journal entitled as “Beyond The Horizon” was launched at Manipur Press Club, Majorkhul, here today. The 48-pages journal covers a wide range of social, political and economic views of democratic organisations and individuals, which were not published in the mainstream media. ‘Beyond The Horizon’ provides views and opinions of democratic […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/08/launch-of-quarterly-hournal-beyond-the-horizon/

Association urges State Government to review NDPS Act 1985 in the coming Assembly session

Imphal, July 11 2017: The Lamding Educated Welfare Association has urged the State Government to review the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act 1985 in the coming Assembly session slated for July 20 . Speaking to media persons at Manipur Press Club today, the association’s president Sorokhaibam Ojit Singh said that according to the said […]

RMSA teachers to launch pen down stir

Imphal, July 05 2017: Teachers of RMSA have decided to launch pen down strike from tomorrow to protest non-payment of salary for about 8 months . Addressing media persons at Manipur Press Club today, president of RMSA Graduate Teachers’ Association N Prakasana said teachers under RMSA are not getting their monthly salary since November last […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/07/rmsa-teachers-to-launch-pen-down-stir/

Uripok Homicide: Father of the accused narrates the other side story

Imphal. June 7: Father of Khongbanbtabam Hitler, the accused arrested in connection with the twin homicide case at which 60 years old RK Lakhipiyari and her 30 years old pregnant daughter Monica were found brutally murdered on May 30 today narrates the other side story of the accused at Manipur press club today. Khongbantabam Imocha said that […]

Ills of bandhs/blockades highlighted

IMPHAL, Apr 9: Apart from economic losses and physical hardships, bandhs/blockades leave multiple psychological effects. According to Prof Dr RK Lenin of RIMS Psychiatric Department, frequent bandhs/blockades have traumatic effects on the psyche of the people of Manipur both individually as well as collectively. Speaking to media persons at Manipur Press Club here this afternoon, […]

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Sharmila’s mom denied permission to meet daughter

IMPHAL, Aug 19: Irom Chanu Sharmila’s mother Irom Sakhi was denied permission to meet her daughter by JNIMS security today. Sharmila’s brother Irom Singhajit told reporters at Manipur Press Club that everybody has the right to meet the anti-AFSPA campaigner as she is no more a prisoner but a free-woman. He said that he took […]

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Ratan’s houses raided, JAC fumes

IMPHAL, Jul 9: The JAC constituted against the de-claration of wanted tag on former JCILPS convenor Khomdram Ratan has announced to stage mass sit-in-protests at different localities of Singjamei from 11 am to 4 pm on July 10 and 11. While speaking at a press conference held at Manipur Press Club, JAC convenor Th Subhashchandra […]

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MSAP against racial profiling

IMPHAL, May 30: The recent series of incidents of assaults, molestation as well as racial discrimination against the people from the north-eastern states in the major cities where a good

IMPHAL, May 30: The recent series of incidents of assaults, molestation as well as racial discrimination against the people from the north-eastern states in the major cities where a good numbers of students and working professional are populated has largely affected to the students communities said Anthony Moirangthem, president, Manipur Students’ Association of Pune (MSAP) speaking to the media the Manipur Press Club, today. Anthony said that they have submitted a memorandum on May 19 to the Governor of Manipur, Chief Minister, Deputy Chief Minister and Education minister in this regard. He further said that MSAP strongly appealed to the authorities concerned of the Manipur state Government and Central Government to take immediate steps in the major cities to end the racial discrimination and take serious action against racial labeling. He opined that the history and unique culture of the northeast should be included at the school level education curriculum of other states and central boards. He further maintained that due to the law and order situation in the state there has been mass exodus of the students to other states. In this regard there is need for hostels, particularly for working women professionals with proper security, he added.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/05/msap-against-racial-profiling/

Non-licence holder vendors unhappy with licence holders

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IMPHAL, July 24: The Street Vendors’ licence holders today around 11 am dispersed vendors without licence for selling their wares at Khwairamband according to Potsangbam Shyamashakhi Devi, president of Khwairamband Keithel Lambi-Mataida Potpham Phambi Lup during a press conference at … Continue reading →

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The lup has further demanded the Imphal Municipal Council to provide details of the licence card holders and number of licence holders at the earliest.

She further said that the attitude of licence holders towards the non-license holders is disgraceful and demeaning, even though they are all trying to earn some money and the only difference is that they hold licence, she added.

She further lamented the action of state government remaining as spectator to the incident.

The government should take the issue seriously and should provide proper place for the street vendors on the first floor of the two buildings of Ima Market, she said.

She express that the place provided by the government at Sana Keithel in an improper area which is not a suitable place to sell wares and earn for livelihood.

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Workshop on Innovative Experiments in Chemistry

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Manipur,IMPHAL, July 23: A three day training workshop on Innovative Experiments in Chemistry began today at the Manipur Press Club organized by Manipur Science and Technology Council. The training program was inaugurated by Rajesh Agarwal, Commissioner Science and Technology. Th … Continue reading →

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Manipur,IMPHAL, July 23: A three day training workshop on Innovative Experiments in Chemistry began today at the Manipur Press Club organized by Manipur Science and Technology Council.

The training program was inaugurated by Rajesh Agarwal, Commissioner Science and Technology.

Th Surendranath Singh, Director, Manipur Science and Technology Council (MASTEC) said that the program aims at imparting training to the Chemistry teachers on hands on activities for classroom teaching for better understanding of Science by the students.

He stated that the target participants are school Science teachers, science workers in science clubs, science NGOs etc.

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Tapta Northeast music tour

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IMPHAL, April 4: Popular artist Tapta is set for a North East India Musical Tour to spread love peace and togetherness. This was announced by by Nelson Elangbam, Managing Director of the North East Brother Entertainment Pvt Limited during a … Continue reading →

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The tour with the theme of “Reaching the Brotherhood once lost” will start on April 8, 2013 at 10 am from Kangla and will be flagged off by M Prithiviraj, Parliamentary Secretary, Tourism and YAS.

The 20 member team will travel to several destinations in the North East and send out a message of love, peace and togetherness.

The team will be leaving Manipur on April 8 and Tapta North East tour will start from Wapokpi on April 10th; Karaikandi on April 11th; Aizawl on April 13th; Shillong April 14th and will conclude on April 19th at BOAT in Imphal.

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Seminar on Beauty Contests in the state.

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Manipur, IMPHAL, February 3: A one day seminar on “Shak-henbi Changdamnabagi Ihou/Ichel da Khunai sigi Meetyeng” was held today at Manipur Press Club jointly organized by Apunba Manipur Kanba Lup (AMKIL); Ching-Tam United Women`s Association (CHITUWA); Kangleipak Lamjing Apunba Meiralup (KANGLAMEI); Poirei Leimarol Meira Paibi Apunba Manipur (PLMPAM) and Women Association for Civic Action Kangleipak (WACAK). The theme loosely translated would mean `Societal response to the culture of beauty contests`.

Contestants posing for a group picture during the Miss Manipur contestant screening test at the Iboyaima Shumang Leela Shanglen on Wednesday. From our archives

Dr Dhanabir Laishram, said that it is not right to completely ban beauty contests but instead it should be organized by assigning a dress code.

Validating this call, Dr Ch Shilaramani, Associate Professor, DM College of Arts said that beauty contest should be organized in the state after a dress code is decided by conducting a conference of hill and valley peoples.

Dr N Pramodini, Director Women Study Centre, MU pointed out that girls taking part in various beauty contests are used as commodities.

Film Maker Ningthouja Lancha meanwhile said that beauty contests are being organized by a particular company for the marketing purpose of its products like garments, cosmetic etc. and also in some countries it is organized for such like purposes of promoting something, but that it serves no purpose whatsoever in Manipur.

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All Manipur Working Journalist Union (AMWJU) anniversary

The post All Manipur Working Journalist Union (AMWJU) anniversary appeared first on KanglaOnline.com.IMPHAL, Sept 12: The XXXIX Foundation day of All Manipur Working Journalist Union will be held on Sunday September 16 at Manipur Press Club at 9 am. …

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IMPHAL, Sept 12: The XXXIX Foundation day of All Manipur Working Journalist Union will be held on Sunday September 16 at Manipur Press Club at 9 am. Chief Minister, O Ibobi Singh, Works and transport Minister Dr Kh Ratankumar Singh … Continue reading →

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All Manipur Working Journalists Union President`s home attacked

The post All Manipur Working Journalists Union President`s home attacked appeared first on KanglaOnline.com.IMPHAL, August 11: The residence of Ahongsangbam Mobi Singh, the President of the All Manipur Working Journalists Union (AMWJU) was tonight at…

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IMPHAL, August 11: The residence of Ahongsangbam Mobi Singh, the President of the All Manipur Working Journalists Union (AMWJU) was tonight attacked by unidentidied persons by lobbing grenade on hid home. The grenade after falling on the tin roof of … Continue reading →

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7th edition of Nungsibi Greece by Saratchand Thiyam

The post 7th edition of Nungsibi Greece by Saratchand Thiyam appeared first on KanglaOnline.com.IMPHAL, Aug 6: The seventh edition of the ‘Nungshibi Greece” written by Saratchand Thiyam was released during the 10th anniversary of the publication…

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IMPHAL, Aug 6: The seventh edition of the ‘Nungshibi Greece” written by Saratchand Thiyam was released during the 10th anniversary of the publication of the travelogue today at the Manipur Press Club. Tagore Literature Awardee, Nongthombam Kunjamohan who attended as … Continue reading →

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Imphal editors threatened

The post Imphal editors threatened appeared first on KanglaOnline.com.Manipur, IMPHAL, Aug 6: Editors of several local dailies have been threatened by a group calling itself the KYKL (MDF) for refusing to publish a statement issued by the group. Mean…

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Manipur, IMPHAL, Aug 6: Editors of several local dailies have been threatened by a group calling itself the KYKL (MDF) for refusing to publish a statement issued by the group. Meanwhile, the state Home Minister Gaikhangam issued a red alert … Continue reading →

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Hiroshima Day observed at Imphal

The post Hiroshima Day observed at Imphal appeared first on KanglaOnline.com.IMPHAL, Aug 6: The Indo-Japan Friendship Association, Manipur today observed the 67th Hiroshima Day at the Manipur Press Club. The observation was attended by PHED Minister …

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IMPHAL, Aug 6: The Indo-Japan Friendship Association, Manipur today observed the 67th Hiroshima Day at the Manipur Press Club. The observation was attended by PHED Minister I Hemochandra Singh, IJFA president, W Bhumeshwar and Imphal Municipal Council Chairperson, N Raghumani … Continue reading →

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