Dead body found, to be disposed of

IMPHAL, Sep 5 : Dead body of a man recovered near MBC gate yesterday morning will be disposed of in case no one claims the body on or before 11 am of September 7, said a statement issued by the Officer-in-charge, Imphal police station.
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IMPHAL, Sep 5 : Dead body of a man recovered near MBC gate yesterday morning will be disposed of in case no one claims the body on or before 11 am of September 7, said a statement issued by the Officer-in-charge, Imphal police station.

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Workshop concludes

IMPHAL, Sep 5 : A two-day workshop on education through culture organised by Bal Vidya Mandir and Shiksha Vikas Samiti Manipur has concluded today at Lamyanba Shanglen.
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IMPHAL, Sep 5 : A two-day workshop on education through culture organised by Bal Vidya Mandir and Shiksha Vikas Samiti Manipur has concluded today at Lamyanba Shanglen.

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AMWJU meets RIMS representatives

IMPHAL, Sep 5 : Representatives of the standing committee of All Manipur Working Journalists’ Union, journalists and RIMS Medical Superintendent Prof Amuba held a joint meeting in connection with the en passe which existed between the reporters and RIM…

IMPHAL, Sep 5 : Representatives of the standing committee of All Manipur Working Journalists’ Union, journalists and RIMS Medical Superintendent Prof Amuba held a joint meeting in connection with the en passe which existed between the reporters and RIMS doctors., said a statement issued by A Jiten Singh, secretary, information and publicity, AMWJU.

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UDA to organise competition

IMPHAL, Sep 5: The United Development Association, Khangabok, is organizing the 17th State level Maths & Science competition. The participation forms can be obtained from schools, or form centres from September 10 till October 6.

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IMPHAL, Sep 5: The United Development Association, Khangabok, is organizing the 17th State level Maths & Science competition. The participation forms can be obtained from schools, or form centres from September 10 till October 6.

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No change in Govt’s stance to pass Bill: Ibobi

IMPHAL, Sep 5: Although the Bill prepared anew by the Government for protection of indigenous peoples of the land was not tabled in the State Assembly today, Chief Minister O Ibobi maintained that the State Government has not changed its stance to table the Bill in the House.

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IMPHAL, Sep 5: Although the Bill prepared anew by the Government for protection of indigenous peoples of the land was not tabled in the State Assembly today, Chief Minister O Ibobi maintained that the State Government has not changed its stance to table the Bill in the House.

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To flush out NE militants Arms, copters sent to Myanmar

GUWAHATI, Sep 5 : In what may force Indian insurgent outfits to leave their bases in Myanmar, New Delhi has started supplying advanced weaponry and gadgets to the Myanmar Army to enable it to set up its military headquarters close to areas occupied by…

GUWAHATI, Sep 5 : In what may force Indian insurgent outfits to leave their bases in Myanmar, New Delhi has started supplying advanced weaponry and gadgets to the Myanmar Army to enable it to set up its military headquarters close to areas occupied by the rebel groups.

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Cabinet Secy reviews work progress of ICP

IMPHAL, Sep 5: Union Cabinet Secretary PK Sinha today reviewed the progress of the construction of Moreh integrated check post (ICP) through video conferencing.
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IMPHAL, Sep 5: Union Cabinet Secretary PK Sinha today reviewed the progress of the construction of Moreh integrated check post (ICP) through video conferencing.

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ZYF asks JDCC to spell out details

IMPHAL, Sep 5 : Taking note of the earlier announcement made by the Jiribam District Demand Committee (JDCC) that it will be launching a series of agitation to demand that Jiribam be upgraded to the status of a full fledged district, the Zeliangrong Yo…

IMPHAL, Sep 5 : Taking note of the earlier announcement made by the Jiribam District Demand Committee (JDCC) that it will be launching a series of agitation to demand that Jiribam be upgraded to the status of a full fledged district, the Zeliangrong Youth Front has asked JDCC to spell out the details of their demand.

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Indefinite bandh on Ypk-Tbl road starts

THOUBAL, Sep 5 : In protest against the decision of the Manipur State Power Distribution Company Ltd to string a 33KV HT line across Phoudel Mamang Leikai under Wangkhem Assembly Constituency, the JAC formed against this exercise has started an indefin…

THOUBAL, Sep 5 : In protest against the decision of the Manipur State Power Distribution Company Ltd to string a 33KV HT line across Phoudel Mamang Leikai under Wangkhem Assembly Constituency, the JAC formed against this exercise has started an indefinite bandh along the road that connects Yairipok and Thoubal.

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Binalakshmi Nepram to attend largest women’s rights forum in Brazil

Imphal/N Delhi, Sep 5 : Binalakshmi Nepram has been selected amongst a few in the world to attend the 13th International Forum on Women’s Rights and Development to be held in Brazil this week.

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Imphal/N Delhi, Sep 5 : Binalakshmi Nepram has been selected amongst a few in the world to attend the 13th International Forum on Women’s Rights and Development to be held in Brazil this week.

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Rs 165.4 lakh lost due to faulty design : CAG

IMPHAL, Sep 5 : The Comptroller and Auditor General of India, in its report, has noted that the Irrigation and Flood Control Department of the State Government has incurred a wasteful expenditure of Rs 165.40 lakh and extra expenditure of Rs 54.88 lakh…

IMPHAL, Sep 5 : The Comptroller and Auditor General of India, in its report, has noted that the Irrigation and Flood Control Department of the State Government has incurred a wasteful expenditure of Rs 165.40 lakh and extra expenditure of Rs 54.88 lakh due to faulty design/drawing and deviation from the recommendations respectively for construction of the bypass arrangement of water conductor system of Thoubal multipurpose project.

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DPC fiasco of 2013 Dy CM gives detailed clarifications

IMPHAL, Sep 5: The process for recruitment of 2000 male Constables in Manipur Police held in 2013 was cancelled on account of irregularities in procedures and general principles committed in the course of the same process, stated Deputy Chief Minister …

IMPHAL, Sep 5: The process for recruitment of 2000 male Constables in Manipur Police held in 2013 was cancelled on account of irregularities in procedures and general principles committed in the course of the same process, stated Deputy Chief Minister and Home Minister Gaikhangam.

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Manipur in the backdrop of AFSPA and Irom Sharmila

I am humbled to be invited to speak on the 29th Harendra Nath Barua Memorial Lecture, whose legacy as a true nationalist, a freedom fighter, fearless journalist, social crusader, and noted intellectual is something we all crave to follow yet find extre…

I am humbled to be invited to speak on the 29th Harendra Nath Barua Memorial Lecture, whose legacy as a true nationalist, a freedom fighter, fearless journalist, social crusader, and noted intellectual is something we all crave to follow yet find extremely difficult.

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Reflections on the contingencies of anti-AFSPA movement

Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA), 1958 was almost unheard of to the masses until Ms. Irom Chanu Sharmila launched her ‘fast unto death’ protest in November 2000 demanding revocation of this ‘draconian’ law. Crimes against the local populace committed by the ‘Armed Forces’ misusing the legal immunity presented by AFSPA, 1958 would have largely remained the gallantry award winning actions of counter-insurgency operations if Ms. Sharmila had not given teeth to the Anti-AFSPA movement.

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Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA), 1958 was almost unheard of to the masses until Ms. Irom Chanu Sharmila launched her ‘fast unto death’ protest in November 2000 demanding revocation of this ‘draconian’ law. Crimes against the local populace committed by the ‘Armed Forces’ misusing the legal immunity presented by AFSPA, 1958 would have largely remained the gallantry award winning actions of counter-insurgency operations if Ms. Sharmila had not given teeth to the Anti-AFSPA movement.

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Self-stigma : Let us do more than just ‘talk about it’

Senior HIV activists who have not only helped shape HIV responses on the ground over the years, but also have been living with the virus for several years, shared their personal battle against self-stigma at a press conference session hosted by The Work For Change (www.theworkforchange.org) and partners at the 21st International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2016) held in Durban, South Africa.

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Senior HIV activists who have not only helped shape HIV responses on the ground over the years, but also have been living with the virus for several years, shared their personal battle against self-stigma at a press conference session hosted by The Work For Change (www.theworkforchange.org) and partners at the 21st International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2016) held in Durban, South Africa.

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Waiting for repeal of AFSPA in Manipur – Business Standard

Waiting for repeal of AFSPA in Manipur
Business Standard
The question on the minds of the people of Manipur, who have been under the fear of what activists refer to as the “draconian and undemocratic” Armed Forces (Special Protection) Act of 1958 is this. What will happen when all these data are presented to

Waiting for repeal of AFSPA in Manipur
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The question on the minds of the people of Manipur, who have been under the fear of what activists refer to as the “draconian and undemocratic” Armed Forces (Special Protection) Act of 1958 is this. What will happen when all these data are presented to

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Two Manipur teachers bag national awards – Eastern Mirror


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Two Manipur teachers bag national awards
Eastern Mirror
IMPHAL, September 5: Two Manipur school principals were honoured National Award for Teachers-2015 at a function held at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi on Monday. The two award winning teachers are Sinam Indirani Devi, Principal of Churachand Higher …
Teachers’ Day observed in Manipur, NagalandAssam Tribune
State Govt observes Teachers’ DayThe Sangai Express

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Two Manipur teachers bag national awards
Eastern Mirror
IMPHAL, September 5: Two Manipur school principals were honoured National Award for Teachers-2015 at a function held at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi on Monday. The two award winning teachers are Sinam Indirani Devi, Principal of Churachand Higher …
Teachers' Day observed in Manipur, NagalandAssam Tribune
State Govt observes Teachers' DayThe Sangai Express

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Peace talks on the verge of final solution : NSCN (IM) Settle our case first : Kuki bodies

IMPHAL, Sep 1 : In the face of the NSCN (IM) recently announcing that the peace talk with the Government of India is on the verge of a final solution, the Kuki Inpi (Revived Apex Body) and Kuki Movement for Human Rights Trust have submitted a joint memorandum to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to first […]

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IMPHAL, Sep 1 : In the face of the NSCN (IM) recently announcing that the peace talk with the Government of India is on the verge of a final solution, the Kuki Inpi (Revived Apex Body) and Kuki Movement for Human Rights Trust have submitted a joint memorandum to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to first […]

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Peace talks on the verge of final solution : NSCN (IM) Settle our case first : Kuki bodies

IMPHAL, Sep 1 : In the face of the NSCN (IM) recently announcing that the peace talk with the Government of India is on the verge of a final solution, the Kuki Inpi (Revived Apex Body) and Kuki Movement for Human Rights Trust have submitted a joint memorandum to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to first […]

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IMPHAL, Sep 1 : In the face of the NSCN (IM) recently announcing that the peace talk with the Government of India is on the verge of a final solution, the Kuki Inpi (Revived Apex Body) and Kuki Movement for Human Rights Trust have submitted a joint memorandum to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to first […]

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Police foil bid to storm Manipur assembly – The Indian Express


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Police foil bid to storm Manipur assembly
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manipur, manipur assembly, manipur assembly protest, bjp, bjp manipur, manipur politics At least two elderly persons were taken to hospital and several people were hurt as security forces fired tear gas. Police and paramilitary personnel on Monday
Manipur’s young moving ahead in this isle of turbulenceBusiness Standard
Police use tear gas to break agitations near Manipur AssemblyFinancial Express
Holiday declared for educational institutes Curfew imposed around AssemblyThe Sangai Express

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Police foil bid to storm Manipur assembly
The Indian Express
manipur, manipur assembly, manipur assembly protest, bjp, bjp manipur, manipur politics At least two elderly persons were taken to hospital and several people were hurt as security forces fired tear gas. Police and paramilitary personnel on Monday
Manipur's young moving ahead in this isle of turbulenceBusiness Standard
Police use tear gas to break agitations near Manipur AssemblyFinancial Express
Holiday declared for educational institutes Curfew imposed around AssemblyThe Sangai Express

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