Body of anti tribal bill protest victim Khaizamang laid to rest

CHURACHANDPUR | Dec 28 : The body of Khaizamang Touthang (aged 11), which had been preserved at the Churachandpur District Hospital for more than 450 days, was buried at Bijang cemetery today. A huge number of people turned up to attend the funeral. Representatives of various Kuki voluntary organisations and valley based organisations like All […]

CHURACHANDPUR | Dec 28 : The body of Khaizamang Touthang (aged 11), which had been preserved at the Churachandpur District Hospital for more than 450 days, was buried at Bijang cemetery today. A huge number of people turned up to attend the funeral. Representatives of various Kuki voluntary organisations and valley based organisations like All […]

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Manipur can break out of its self-perpetuating cycle of economic stagnation and ethnic tension with a new political paradigm

By Sophia Rajkumari The recent events in Manipur – the State Government’s announcements regarding the formation of new districts in predominantly tribal populated hill areas and the retaliation by the so-called United Naga Council through the imposition of an economic blockade targeted at the denizens of the predominantly Meitei community populated Imphal Valley have hardly […]

By Sophia Rajkumari The recent events in Manipur – the State Government’s announcements regarding the formation of new districts in predominantly tribal populated hill areas and the retaliation by the so-called United Naga Council through the imposition of an economic blockade targeted at the denizens of the predominantly Meitei community populated Imphal Valley have hardly […]

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Old faultlines, new crisis

By A Bimol Akoijam The violence that erupted in Manipur on December 18 is unfortunate. However, the events were not unexpected. For a long time, there has been simmering anger against the “economic blockades” on the national highways imposed by tribal bodies such as the United Naga Council (UNC). The present blockade enforced by the […]

By A Bimol Akoijam The violence that erupted in Manipur on December 18 is unfortunate. However, the events were not unexpected. For a long time, there has been simmering anger against the “economic blockades” on the national highways imposed by tribal bodies such as the United Naga Council (UNC). The present blockade enforced by the […]

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Politics of economic blockade Dangerous and dirty politics

Manipur is not new to the politics of blockade. If politics is considered a dirty calling by quite a large number of people, nothing can be dirtier and more dangerous than this brand of politics. Manipur has seen enough blockade to understand how dangerous it can be. The present economic blockade imposed by the United […]

Manipur is not new to the politics of blockade. If politics is considered a dirty calling by quite a large number of people, nothing can be dirtier and more dangerous than this brand of politics. Manipur has seen enough blockade to understand how dangerous it can be. The present economic blockade imposed by the United […]

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Blockade lessons

Christmas has just got over. Unfortunate the celebrations this time were subdued in Imphal on account of the tensions in the state in the wake of the United Naga Council’s blockade of the state, protesting against the creation of new districts by the Manipur government, and the counter blockades that sprung up in response. It […]

Christmas has just got over. Unfortunate the celebrations this time were subdued in Imphal on account of the tensions in the state in the wake of the United Naga Council’s blockade of the state, protesting against the creation of new districts by the Manipur government, and the counter blockades that sprung up in response. It […]

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Internet data service to resume on friday

IMPHAL | Dec 28 As the law and order situation order improved in the past one week, the mobile data service will resume functioning from Friday. To prevent unfounded rumours through social media during the recent unrest in the state, the additional chief secretary, Dr J Suresh Babu had intimated the Telecom Enforcement Resource Monitoring […]

IMPHAL | Dec 28 As the law and order situation order improved in the past one week, the mobile data service will resume functioning from Friday. To prevent unfounded rumours through social media during the recent unrest in the state, the additional chief secretary, Dr J Suresh Babu had intimated the Telecom Enforcement Resource Monitoring […]

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Assam Rifles organises veterinary camp

21 Assam Rifles of 28 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR South has organised a veterinary camp under Operation Sadbhavana programme at Sajik Tampak village, Chandel on December 24 Source The Sangai Express

21 Assam Rifles of 28 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR South has organised a veterinary camp under Operation Sadbhavana programme at Sajik Tampak village, Chandel on December 24 Source The Sangai Express

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MU Dean’s office vandalised

A group of incensed Manipur University students vandalised the office of the Dean of Students’ Welfare apart from burning many articles kept inside the office last night after the Vice Chancellor postponed the Manipur University Students’ Union MUSU …

A group of incensed Manipur University students vandalised the office of the Dean of Students’ Welfare apart from burning many articles kept inside the office last night after the Vice Chancellor postponed the Manipur University Students’ Union MUSU election which was scheduled today Source The Sangai Express

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Declare UNC as unlawful organisation, says former MPP prez

UNC which has defied the orders of the Supreme Court and High Court should be declared as an unlawful organisation by the Centre, stated former president of Manipur People’s Party Laitonjam Borajao Source The Sangai Express

UNC which has defied the orders of the Supreme Court and High Court should be declared as an unlawful organisation by the Centre, stated former president of Manipur People’s Party Laitonjam Borajao Source The Sangai Express

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Naga Nation theory a hoax AAMYA

Asserting that there is a deep rooted conspiracy in the UNC sponsored economic blockade, the All Assam Manipuri Youths’ Association AAMYA has accused the Naga body of distorting the history of Manipur and added that it should do away with the outdate…

Asserting that there is a deep rooted conspiracy in the UNC sponsored economic blockade, the All Assam Manipuri Youths’ Association AAMYA has accused the Naga body of distorting the history of Manipur and added that it should do away with the outdated concept of Nagalim Source The Sangai Express

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Blockade here, fuel crisis in Tripura, Mizoram

Even as the economic blockade on both the highways leading to Manipur continues, there seems to be a spill over effect in other landlocked regions of North East India both Tripura and Mizoram are witnessing scarcity of fuel for a week after the Centr…

Even as the economic blockade on both the highways leading to Manipur continues, there seems to be a spill over effect in other landlocked regions of North East India both Tripura and Mizoram are witnessing scarcity of fuel for a week after the Centre asked Indian Oil Corporation to shift the route of sending fuel tankers to Imphal on priority, leaving the main fuel loading terminal in Guwahati to delay its load for other North Eastern States Source The Sangai Express Courtesy NDTV

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Newly appointed Chairperson feted

Newly appointed Chairperson of Wangoi Municipal Council Khaidem Mema was feted during a programme held at Wangoi Bazar community hall today Source The Sangai Express

Newly appointed Chairperson of Wangoi Municipal Council Khaidem Mema was feted during a programme held at Wangoi Bazar community hall today Source The Sangai Express

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EC asks States to be ready

In an indication that Assembly elections to five States could be announced anytime now, the Election Commission has asked the Centre and the State Governments to implement the model code of conduct as soon as the schedule is out Source The Sangai Ex…

In an indication that Assembly elections to five States could be announced anytime now, the Election Commission has asked the Centre and the State Governments to implement the model code of conduct as soon as the schedule is out Source The Sangai Express PTI

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CSOs caution over Sports varsity

Civil society organizations of Sadar Hills today cautioned the State Government from making further plan to set up National Sports University at L Tangnaum village, commonly known as Haraothel village under Kangpokpi district, without consulting the vi…

Civil society organizations of Sadar Hills today cautioned the State Government from making further plan to set up National Sports University at L Tangnaum village, commonly known as Haraothel village under Kangpokpi district, without consulting the village authority and CSOs Sadar Hills, our correspondent reports Source The Sangai Express

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Media persons offered free rides

Uripok Kangchup Auto Mega Diesel Association has stated that media persons will not be charged for riding in any of the autos operating under the association Source The Sangai Express

Uripok Kangchup Auto Mega Diesel Association has stated that media persons will not be charged for riding in any of the autos operating under the association Source The Sangai Express

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CCpur JAC accuses Govt of fomenting communal tension

The JAC Against Anti Tribal Bills JACAATB has accused the Statae Government of allegedly creating communal tension in the State Source The Sangai Express

The JAC Against Anti Tribal Bills JACAATB has accused the Statae Government of allegedly creating communal tension in the State Source The Sangai Express

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Training programme

The District Library cum Youth Centre DLCYC , Thoubal Athokpam today organised a three day training programme on mushroom cultivation at United Youth Sporting Club, Langmeidong Mamang Leikai Source The Sangai Express

The District Library cum Youth Centre DLCYC , Thoubal Athokpam today organised a three day training programme on mushroom cultivation at United Youth Sporting Club, Langmeidong Mamang Leikai Source The Sangai Express

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INC observes 131st foundation day, Dy CM takes jibes at demonetisation

Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee MPCC has today observed the 131st foundation day of Indian National Congress INC , India’s oldest political party, at Congress Bhavan, BT Road, Imphal Source The Sangai Express

Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee MPCC has today observed the 131st foundation day of Indian National Congress INC , India’s oldest political party, at Congress Bhavan, BT Road, Imphal Source The Sangai Express

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