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Union Railway Minister Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu will lay the foundation for construction of Imphal railway station at Malom on July 30.
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Union Railway Minister Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu will lay the foundation for construction of Imphal railway station at Malom on July 30.

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Students sensitised

The Narcotics and Affairs of Border (NAB) and All Manipur Students Guardians Organisation (AMSGO) jointly organised a one-day awareness programme on the ill effects of drug abuse at Standard Robarth Higher Secondary School, Canchipur today.
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The Narcotics and Affairs of Border (NAB) and All Manipur Students Guardians Organisation (AMSGO) jointly organised a one-day awareness programme on the ill effects of drug abuse at Standard Robarth Higher Secondary School, Canchipur today.

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Students hurt

At least four students sustained injuries when police fired tear gas shells to disperse student protesters who were blocking Imphal-Moreh road at Singjamei bazar today on the demand for removal of wanted tag on former JCILPS convener Khomdram Ratan and…

At least four students sustained injuries when police fired tear gas shells to disperse student protesters who were blocking Imphal-Moreh road at Singjamei bazar today on the demand for removal of wanted tag on former JCILPS convener Khomdram Ratan and implementation of ILPS in Manipur.

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India-Myanmar discuss security cooperation

New Delhi, Jul 27 (PTI): India and Myanmar today discussed ways to enhance cooperation to check activities of insurgent groups along the border, arms smuggling as also intelligence-sharing among security agencies.
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New Delhi, Jul 27 (PTI): India and Myanmar today discussed ways to enhance cooperation to check activities of insurgent groups along the border, arms smuggling as also intelligence-sharing among security agencies.

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STDCM to stage mass rally on Sept 18

IMPHAL, Jul 27: The Scheduled Tribe Demand Committee, Manipur (STDCM) is set to launch democratic forms of protest including a mass rally on September 18 to press their demands for inclusion of Meetei/ Meitei community in the Scheduled Tribe list.
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IMPHAL, Jul 27: The Scheduled Tribe Demand Committee, Manipur (STDCM) is set to launch democratic forms of protest including a mass rally on September 18 to press their demands for inclusion of Meetei/ Meitei community in the Scheduled Tribe list.

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Dialogue delves into ‘indigenous’ term

IMPHAL, Jul 27: Although the term ‘indigenous people’ is not mentioned in the Constitution, policy makers/planners have been initiating to incorporate the implication of the term as India is signatory to the United Nations Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, said Dr RK Ranjan.

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IMPHAL, Jul 27: Although the term ‘indigenous people’ is not mentioned in the Constitution, policy makers/planners have been initiating to incorporate the implication of the term as India is signatory to the United Nations Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, said Dr RK Ranjan.

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Meetei Mayek text books for Class XI to be introduced

IMPHAL, Jul 27 (DIPR): From the next academic session textbooks in twenty subjects in Meetei Mayek will be introduced in the schools of the State, said  Kh Raghumani, Director Language Planning and Implementation during a press conference held here today at DIPR organized by DIPR. Subsequently in the next year the textbooks for Class XII will also be introduced. The Directorate after its formation on September 4, 2013 is responsible for resolving all the language issues in the State. The Department is also entrusted to implement all the National and State Language Acts, rules, and policies. Apart from these, the Department has been acting as a State Nodal Language Department.

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IMPHAL, Jul 27 (DIPR): From the next academic session textbooks in twenty subjects in Meetei Mayek will be introduced in the schools of the State, said  Kh Raghumani, Director Language Planning and Implementation during a press conference held here today at DIPR organized by DIPR. Subsequently in the next year the textbooks for Class XII will also be introduced. The Directorate after its formation on September 4, 2013 is responsible for resolving all the language issues in the State. The Department is also entrusted to implement all the National and State Language Acts, rules, and policies. Apart from these, the Department has been acting as a State Nodal Language Department.

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‘Odd-Even’ in Tripura to combat fuel crisis

AGARTALA, Jul 27 :Tripura has introduced the “Odd-Even” system from Thursday in addition to the rationing of petrol and diesel due to extreme shortages as a result of the poor road condition stopping entry of fuel tankers in the State from Assam, said a senior Minister.

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AGARTALA, Jul 27 :Tripura has introduced the “Odd-Even” system from Thursday in addition to the rationing of petrol and diesel due to extreme shortages as a result of the poor road condition stopping entry of fuel tankers in the State from Assam, said a senior Minister.

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Last date extended

IMPHAL, Jul 27: Council of Higher Secondary Education Manipur (COHSEM) has informed that the last date of submission of enrolment list for Class XII along with necessary fees and documents (without fine) for the academic session 2016-2017 have been extended up to July 29. All the Principals have been informed to submit the printout copies […]

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IMPHAL, Jul 27: Council of Higher Secondary Education Manipur (COHSEM) has informed that the last date of submission of enrolment list for Class XII along with necessary fees and documents (without fine) for the academic session 2016-2017 have been extended up to July 29. All the Principals have been informed to submit the printout copies […]

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Shifting of NFSA rice for Chandel district begins

IMPHAL, Jul 27: Shifting of rice meant for distribution to beneficiaries of Chandel district under National Food Security Act (NFSA) from CAF & PD’s Sangaiprou godown to district godowns has begun from today.

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IMPHAL, Jul 27: Shifting of rice meant for distribution to beneficiaries of Chandel district under National Food Security Act (NFSA) from CAF & PD’s Sangaiprou godown to district godowns has begun from today.

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MDS set up to generate employment in rural areas

IMPHAL, Jul 27 (DIPR) : The Manipur Development Society (MDS) was set up to generate employment in the state in 1982, said S Ranjit Singh, Administrative Officer of the society. Established under the auspices of Planning Commission of India, with the Chief Secretary as its chairman, all the nine DCs as Members,  MDS has been taking up employment generating schemes in the field of handloom, minor irrigation, miscellaneous engineering works, agriculture covering mostly rural areas in the valley and hill districts of Manipur.

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IMPHAL, Jul 27 (DIPR) : The Manipur Development Society (MDS) was set up to generate employment in the state in 1982, said S Ranjit Singh, Administrative Officer of the society. Established under the auspices of Planning Commission of India, with the Chief Secretary as its chairman, all the nine DCs as Members,  MDS has been taking up employment generating schemes in the field of handloom, minor irrigation, miscellaneous engineering works, agriculture covering mostly rural areas in the valley and hill districts of Manipur.

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Judicial remand

MOIRANG, Jul 27: Five persons— who were arrested for hunting animal and eating meat inside Keibul Lamjao National Park on July 19, have been remanded to judicial custody till August 9 after they were produced before the Court of CJM, Bishnupur today.

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MOIRANG, Jul 27: Five persons— who were arrested for hunting animal and eating meat inside Keibul Lamjao National Park on July 19, have been remanded to judicial custody till August 9 after they were produced before the Court of CJM, Bishnupur today.

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AR saves

IMPHAL, Jul 27 : Medical team of 2 Assam Rifles of 9 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQs IGAR (South) saved two snake bite victims on July 26.
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IMPHAL, Jul 27 : Medical team of 2 Assam Rifles of 9 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQs IGAR (South) saved two snake bite victims on July 26.

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Discussion prog

IMPHAL, Jul 27 : MSCW has today organised a one day discussion on crime against women and children at Hotel Imphal. Rekha Sharma, Lilabati, Dr K Sobita, Ranjita Golmei, Farida Shah, and S Nilima attended amongst others.
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IMPHAL, Jul 27 : MSCW has today organised a one day discussion on crime against women and children at Hotel Imphal. Rekha Sharma, Lilabati, Dr K Sobita, Ranjita Golmei, Farida Shah, and S Nilima attended amongst others.

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Locals seek fair distribution of NFSA rice

Chandel, Jul 27: Chandel locals met the ADC Member, Lamboi Gangte on July 25 and discussed the irregularities in the distribution of rice under the National Food Security Act, a statement informed
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Chandel, Jul 27: Chandel locals met the ADC Member, Lamboi Gangte on July 25 and discussed the irregularities in the distribution of rice under the National Food Security Act, a statement informed

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One dies in Manipur; JE suspect – Eastern Mirror

One dies in Manipur; JE suspectEastern MirrorIMPHAL, July 27: Following the death of a suspected Japanese Encephalitis (JE) patient and widespread report of school children suffering from viral fever following the detection of JE cases in Manipur, dist…

One dies in Manipur; JE suspect
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IMPHAL, July 27: Following the death of a suspected Japanese Encephalitis (JE) patient and widespread report of school children suffering from viral fever following the detection of JE cases in Manipur, district authority of Churachandpur bordering

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Irom Sharmila’s Epic Fast to be remembered! Need to unleash Mass movement against AFSPA!

PRESS RELEASE IROM SHARMILA’S EPIC FAST TO BE REMEMBERED! NEED TO UNLEASH MASS MOVEMENT AGAINST AFSPA! SUPREME COURT DECISION VINDICATING STAND OF DEMOCRATIC MOVEMENT AGAINST AFSPA WILL ACT AS A MORAL FONT! North-East Forum for International Solidarity (NEFIS) wishes its best to Irom Sharmila, who has decided to put an end to her epic fast. […]

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PRESS RELEASE IROM SHARMILA’S EPIC FAST TO BE REMEMBERED! NEED TO UNLEASH MASS MOVEMENT AGAINST AFSPA! SUPREME COURT DECISION VINDICATING STAND OF DEMOCRATIC MOVEMENT AGAINST AFSPA WILL ACT AS A MORAL FONT! North-East Forum for International Solidarity (NEFIS) wishes its best to Irom Sharmila, who has decided to put an end to her epic fast. […]

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Draft of new Manipur bill almost finished: Ibobi – Morung Express

Draft of new Manipur bill almost finished: Ibobi
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Imphal, July 27 (NNN): Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh said that efforts are on for a new bill which is intended to protect interests of “indigenous” people of Manipur. “The drafting process is almost finished. All stakeholders of the hills

Draft of new Manipur bill almost finished: Ibobi
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Imphal, July 27 (NNN): Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh said that efforts are on for a new bill which is intended to protect interests of “indigenous” people of Manipur. “The drafting process is almost finished. All stakeholders of the hills

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Iron Lady of Manipur to end world’s longest hunger strike – TRT World


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Iron Lady of Manipur to end world’s longest hunger strike
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Sharmila, known as the Iron Lady of Manipur for her unwavering and nonviolent protest against rights abuses in the region, said she would break her fast on August 9. Manipur is surrounded by Nagaland in the north, Mizoram in the south, and Assam in the …
‘Iron Lady of Manipur‘ to end strike and get marriedThe National
Irom Sharmila to end 16-year-old hunger strike on August 9, will get married, fight electionsThe Indian Express
Iron lady to end fast, get married and fight Manipur pollsThe Shillong Times
Hindustan Times –Times of India
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TRT World

Iron Lady of Manipur to end world's longest hunger strike
TRT World
Sharmila, known as the Iron Lady of Manipur for her unwavering and nonviolent protest against rights abuses in the region, said she would break her fast on August 9. Manipur is surrounded by Nagaland in the north, Mizoram in the south, and Assam in the …
'Iron Lady of Manipur' to end strike and get marriedThe National
Irom Sharmila to end 16-year-old hunger strike on August 9, will get married, fight electionsThe Indian Express
Iron lady to end fast, get married and fight Manipur pollsThe Shillong Times
Hindustan Times –Times of India
all 209 news articles »

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‘Iron Lady of Manipur’ to end strike and get married – The National


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‘Iron Lady of Manipur‘ to end strike and get married
The National
NEW DELHI // After nearly 16 years of protest against alleged brutality, Indian activist Irom Sharmila surprised many by announcing that she will end her hunger strike on August 9 and get married. The 44-year-old, who is known as the “Iron Lady of
Iron Lady of Manipur to end world’s longest hunger strikeTRT World
Lonely in her struggle, Irom Sharmila to end fast 9 Aug: Plans to marry, contest Manipur pollsFirstpost
Irom Sharmila to break 16-year-long fast, will contest Manipur electionsThe Indian Express
Hindustan Times –Times of India
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The National

'Iron Lady of Manipur' to end strike and get married
The National
NEW DELHI // After nearly 16 years of protest against alleged brutality, Indian activist Irom Sharmila surprised many by announcing that she will end her hunger strike on August 9 and get married. The 44-year-old, who is known as the "Iron Lady of
Iron Lady of Manipur to end world's longest hunger strikeTRT World
Lonely in her struggle, Irom Sharmila to end fast 9 Aug: Plans to marry, contest Manipur pollsFirstpost
Irom Sharmila to break 16-year-long fast, will contest Manipur electionsThe Indian Express
Hindustan Times –Times of India
all 235 news articles »

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