Day: October 11, 2016

MU reservation row perturbs AMTU

Newmai News Network IMPHAL, OCT 11: The All Manipur Tribal Union (AMTU)  has expressed its deepest concern over the Manipur University (MU) admission seat reservation row which has taken a turn for the worse. General secretary of AMTU, Romeo Bungdon expressed regret that all the tribal students have left the varsity expressing resentment with the […]

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Newmai News Network IMPHAL, OCT 11: The All Manipur Tribal Union (AMTU)  has expressed its deepest concern over the Manipur University (MU) admission seat reservation row which has taken a turn for the worse. General secretary of AMTU, Romeo Bungdon expressed regret that all the tribal students have left the varsity expressing resentment with the […]

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Kwak Tanba ritual performed

By Our Staff Reporter IMPHAL, Oct 11 : The age old ritual of Kwak Tanba was performed today at Uttra Shanglen, Sana Konung, in the presence of titular king Leishemba Sanajaoba and other important members of Sana Konung. The ritual is held annually on t…

By Our Staff Reporter IMPHAL, Oct 11 : The age old ritual of Kwak Tanba was performed today at Uttra Shanglen, Sana Konung, in the presence of titular king Leishemba Sanajaoba and other important members of Sana Konung. The ritual is held annually on the 10th of Manipuri lunar Month Mera.

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RK Maipaksana remembered

By Our Staff Reporter IMPHAL, Oct 11 : The 92nd birth anniversary of noted journalist and social worker RK Maipaksana was observed today at Lamyanba Shanglen, Palace Compound. The observance was held under the aegis of RK Maipaksana Memorial Trust, Singjamei. Herojit Nongmaithem, columnist of Naharolgi Thoudang was conferred with the RK Maipaksana Journalist Fellowship […]

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By Our Staff Reporter IMPHAL, Oct 11 : The 92nd birth anniversary of noted journalist and social worker RK Maipaksana was observed today at Lamyanba Shanglen, Palace Compound. The observance was held under the aegis of RK Maipaksana Memorial Trust, Singjamei. Herojit Nongmaithem, columnist of Naharolgi Thoudang was conferred with the RK Maipaksana Journalist Fellowship […]

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MLA calls for promotion of Thadou culture, identity

SADAR HILLS, Oct 11 Kangpokpi  AC MLA Nemcha Kipgen today called for revitalizing the identity and culture of Thadou tribe during the annual meet organised by Thadou Students’ Association at Sir Shankarlal Concert Hall, North Campus  New Delhi on October 8. Th Joy Haokip, Dy Director, Army Headquarters, Delhi and L Kipgen, president, Thadou Inpi, […]

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SADAR HILLS, Oct 11 Kangpokpi  AC MLA Nemcha Kipgen today called for revitalizing the identity and culture of Thadou tribe during the annual meet organised by Thadou Students’ Association at Sir Shankarlal Concert Hall, North Campus  New Delhi on October 8. Th Joy Haokip, Dy Director, Army Headquarters, Delhi and L Kipgen, president, Thadou Inpi, […]

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Two tourist spots inaugurated at Purul

To promote Purul as a famous tourist destination,  Eco-Tourism Me, a group established by Purul  youth,  has constructed an innovative park and a viewpoint. Purul Viewpoint was inaugurated and sponsored by Kh Siile Anthony, Director, HRD & E, NEC, Shillong on Sunday in the presence of Thomas Taishya, president, Purul Union (PU). Siile Anthony noted […]

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To promote Purul as a famous tourist destination,  Eco-Tourism Me, a group established by Purul  youth,  has constructed an innovative park and a viewpoint. Purul Viewpoint was inaugurated and sponsored by Kh Siile Anthony, Director, HRD & E, NEC, Shillong on Sunday in the presence of Thomas Taishya, president, Purul Union (PU). Siile Anthony noted […]

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KSO, Moreh seizes expired food items

Following a complaint against selling to expired food items at Moreh Hill Town, Kuki Students’ Organisation inspect the shop wherein expired date of Everyday milk powder was found tempered, said a statement issued by the information and publicity secretary of KSO, Moreh. The shop is owned by one Haridash Banik who is also a member […]

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Following a complaint against selling to expired food items at Moreh Hill Town, Kuki Students’ Organisation inspect the shop wherein expired date of Everyday milk powder was found tempered, said a statement issued by the information and publicity secretary of KSO, Moreh. The shop is owned by one Haridash Banik who is also a member […]

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DC releases Maring text books

Chandel Deputy Commissioner Bobby Waikhom today released the first prescribed text books of Maring dialect for class I to VIII by Maring Literature Society (MLS) at Khukarthil village community hall, reports our correspondent. Maring Uparap Assembly president L Modun Charanga, Chandel Autonomous District Council Chief Executive Officer L Darsinso Aimol and ZEO Chandel L Priyokumar […]

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Chandel Deputy Commissioner Bobby Waikhom today released the first prescribed text books of Maring dialect for class I to VIII by Maring Literature Society (MLS) at Khukarthil village community hall, reports our correspondent. Maring Uparap Assembly president L Modun Charanga, Chandel Autonomous District Council Chief Executive Officer L Darsinso Aimol and ZEO Chandel L Priyokumar […]

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Material culture and subsistence practices of Monsang Naga society: Continuity and change

(Contd from previous issue) The other implication of this practice was that this constituted proof or testimony to the kind of animal killed by the individual or groups. This was necessary because, in case any type of allegations of stealing an animal was levied by other villagers, the close relatives, or for that matter the […]

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(Contd from previous issue) The other implication of this practice was that this constituted proof or testimony to the kind of animal killed by the individual or groups. This was necessary because, in case any type of allegations of stealing an animal was levied by other villagers, the close relatives, or for that matter the […]

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Cong vs BJP battle line drawn

Interesting days ahead The battle line is drawn. BJP versus the Congress. One which has been in power for the third consecutive term and the other trying to ride the Modi wave with Assam already opening the door and becoming the first North East State to have a BJP Government. Making things more interesting is […]

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Interesting days ahead The battle line is drawn. BJP versus the Congress. One which has been in power for the third consecutive term and the other trying to ride the Modi wave with Assam already opening the door and becoming the first North East State to have a BJP Government. Making things more interesting is […]

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Wounded woman succumbs

By Our Staff Reporter IMPHAL, Oct 11: A young woman who had been undergoing treatment at a hospital after she suffered burn wounds under suspicious circumstances  has succumbed to the injuries. Naorem (N) Telem (O) Renubala alias Ichanchoubi (27) suffered burn injuries at her Loitang Khunou home at around 7.30 pm of October 3. She […]

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By Our Staff Reporter IMPHAL, Oct 11: A young woman who had been undergoing treatment at a hospital after she suffered burn wounds under suspicious circumstances  has succumbed to the injuries. Naorem (N) Telem (O) Renubala alias Ichanchoubi (27) suffered burn injuries at her Loitang Khunou home at around 7.30 pm of October 3. She […]

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Sword Vashum takes drive to Chingjaroi

Mungchan Zimik Ukhrul, Oct 11 : Intending BJP candidate Sword Vashum has pledged to give his utmost priority to developing remote villages in order to upgrade the lifestyle and living standard of the people. Speaking at a one day BJP political awareness camp held at Chingjaroi Khullen village, Ukhrul, Sword Vashum from 45 Chingai Constituency […]

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Mungchan Zimik Ukhrul, Oct 11 : Intending BJP candidate Sword Vashum has pledged to give his utmost priority to developing remote villages in order to upgrade the lifestyle and living standard of the people. Speaking at a one day BJP political awareness camp held at Chingjaroi Khullen village, Ukhrul, Sword Vashum from 45 Chingai Constituency […]

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BJP petitions Heptulla against poll oriented recruitment

By Staff Reporter Imphal, Oct 11 : The State unit of the BJP led by Prahlad Singh Patel, BJP in-charge of Manipur Pradesh,  State unit president K Bhabananda Singh and vice president of the State unit Premananda Singh have jointly submitted a memorandum to Governor Najma Heptulla alleging that the Congress Government has gone on […]

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By Staff Reporter Imphal, Oct 11 : The State unit of the BJP led by Prahlad Singh Patel, BJP in-charge of Manipur Pradesh,  State unit president K Bhabananda Singh and vice president of the State unit Premananda Singh have jointly submitted a memorandum to Governor Najma Heptulla alleging that the Congress Government has gone on […]

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CBSTDCM, Cong leaders discuss ST status

By Our Staff Reporter IMPHAL, Oct 11: Members of the Coordinating Body on Scheduled Tribe Demand Committee Manipur (CBSTDCM) and Congress leaders held a discussion session on the demand for enlistment of Meitei/Meetei in ST category  under the Constitution of India. The discussion session was attended by presidents of District Congress Committees and Block Congress […]

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By Our Staff Reporter IMPHAL, Oct 11: Members of the Coordinating Body on Scheduled Tribe Demand Committee Manipur (CBSTDCM) and Congress leaders held a discussion session on the demand for enlistment of Meitei/Meetei in ST category  under the Constitution of India. The discussion session was attended by presidents of District Congress Committees and Block Congress […]

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Framework Agreement on Oct 19 menu

‘First Conference of Naga Village Authority of South Nagalim’ Framework Agreement on Oct 19 menu NNN/Correspondents SENAPATI, Oct 11: In the first of its kind, all the Naga villages in Manipur will conglomerate at Tagaramphung village, also called Yaikongpao, near Senapati district headquarters on October 19 to deliberate on the “historic Indo-Naga Framework Agreement, land […]

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‘First Conference of Naga Village Authority of South Nagalim’ Framework Agreement on Oct 19 menu NNN/Correspondents SENAPATI, Oct 11: In the first of its kind, all the Naga villages in Manipur will conglomerate at Tagaramphung village, also called Yaikongpao, near Senapati district headquarters on October 19 to deliberate on the “historic Indo-Naga Framework Agreement, land […]

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NPF decries MU’s decision

By Our Staff Reporter IMPHAL, Oct 11 : The Naga Peoples’ Front (NPF)  has said that the Congress led State Government is not concerned about the common good and collective progress of the State and strongly condemned the decision adopted by the Academic Council of Manipur University regarding reservation for ST students in admission to […]

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By Our Staff Reporter IMPHAL, Oct 11 : The Naga Peoples’ Front (NPF)  has said that the Congress led State Government is not concerned about the common good and collective progress of the State and strongly condemned the decision adopted by the Academic Council of Manipur University regarding reservation for ST students in admission to […]

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ICHAM blames Govt’s negligence

By Our Staff Reporter IMPHAL, Oct 11: The Information Centre for Hill Areas Manipur (ICHAM) has alleged that the Government’s negligence is responsible for the pathetic condition of Imphal-Jiribam highway. Speaking to mediapersons at their Lamlong office today, ICHAM president N Rajendro said that the Imphal-Jiribam highway deteriorated to such a sorry state because BRTF […]

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By Our Staff Reporter IMPHAL, Oct 11: The Information Centre for Hill Areas Manipur (ICHAM) has alleged that the Government’s negligence is responsible for the pathetic condition of Imphal-Jiribam highway. Speaking to mediapersons at their Lamlong office today, ICHAM president N Rajendro said that the Imphal-Jiribam highway deteriorated to such a sorry state because BRTF […]

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BJP goes on the offensive against Cong

BJP goes on the offensive against Cong Our Correspondent BISHNUPUR, Oct 11 : Going on the offensive against the Congress, the State BJP today launched a series of verbal diatribes against the party during a one day political conference at Ningthoukhong bazar. In a statement, the State unit of the BJP said that State BJP […]

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BJP goes on the offensive against Cong Our Correspondent BISHNUPUR, Oct 11 : Going on the offensive against the Congress, the State BJP today launched a series of verbal diatribes against the party during a one day political conference at Ningthoukhong bazar. In a statement, the State unit of the BJP said that State BJP […]

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Tribal students to rally on Oct 13

By Our Staff Reporter IMPHAL, Oct 11 : Reaffirming the resolution adopted in the joint sitting of tribal student organisations on October 9, a joint meeting of tribal organisations convened by the All Tribal Students’ Union, Manipur (ATSUM) today has resolved to stage a peaceful rally on October 13 to protest the decision of the […]

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By Our Staff Reporter IMPHAL, Oct 11 : Reaffirming the resolution adopted in the joint sitting of tribal student organisations on October 9, a joint meeting of tribal organisations convened by the All Tribal Students’ Union, Manipur (ATSUM) today has resolved to stage a peaceful rally on October 13 to protest the decision of the […]

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ST students continue protest against MU’s decision

Academic Council decides to refer matter to Visitor (President of India) By Our Staff Reporter IMPHAL, Oct 11: ST students of Manipur University who left the university yesterday in protest against the Academic Council’s meeting to follow reservation norms of the CEI (Reservation in Admission) Act 2006 staged a protest demonstration in front of Khuman […]

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Academic Council decides to refer matter to Visitor (President of India) By Our Staff Reporter IMPHAL, Oct 11: ST students of Manipur University who left the university yesterday in protest against the Academic Council’s meeting to follow reservation norms of the CEI (Reservation in Admission) Act 2006 staged a protest demonstration in front of Khuman […]

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Supporters pile pressure on Francis to quit Cong

By Our Staff Reporter IMPHAL, Oct 11: After two senior Congress MLAs have resigned from the party’s primary leadership, 49 (ST) Tadubi Assembly Constituency MLA Francis Ngajokpa has come under intense pressure to quit the party. Workers and supporters of Francis Ngajokpa held a  meeting at Maram Centre today and the MLA, though not present, […]

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By Our Staff Reporter IMPHAL, Oct 11: After two senior Congress MLAs have resigned from the party’s primary leadership, 49 (ST) Tadubi Assembly Constituency MLA Francis Ngajokpa has come under intense pressure to quit the party. Workers and supporters of Francis Ngajokpa held a  meeting at Maram Centre today and the MLA, though not present, […]

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