Month: February 2017

Sekmai gives a high to Manipur politics – The New Indian Express


The New Indian Express

Sekmai gives a high to Manipur politics
The New Indian Express
SEKMAI: In “dry” Manipur, it is not just electoral politics that is getting this Assembly segment high. When it comes to the 16th Assembly constituency called Sekmai, located some 20 km from capital Imphal, there is more than one reason that the name …

The New Indian Express

Sekmai gives a high to Manipur politics
The New Indian Express
SEKMAI: In “dry” Manipur, it is not just electoral politics that is getting this Assembly segment high. When it comes to the 16th Assembly constituency called Sekmai, located some 20 km from capital Imphal, there is more than one reason that the name …

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Manipur Elections 2017: A history of fake encounters opens up old wounds ahead of polls

On April 6, 2007, Mung Hangzo of Kokaithan locality in Imphal stepped out to the local market barely half a kilometre from his house. The day was Good Friday, and the counsellor at an NGO, working for the rehabilitation of those affected by drug addiction, wanted to buy a camera. He met two friends on […]

On April 6, 2007, Mung Hangzo of Kokaithan locality in Imphal stepped out to the local market barely half a kilometre from his house. The day was Good Friday, and the counsellor at an NGO, working for the rehabilitation of those affected by drug addiction, wanted to buy a camera. He met two friends on […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/02/manipur-elections-2017-a-history-of-fake-encounters-opens-up-old-wounds-ahead-of-polls/

54 crorepatis in first phase of Manipur Assembly polls: ADR – Economic Times

Economic Times54 crorepatis in first phase of Manipur Assembly polls: ADREconomic TimesManipur Election Watch and Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) have analysed the self-sworn affidavits of all 167 candidates from 17 political parties, includin…


Economic Times

54 crorepatis in first phase of Manipur Assembly polls: ADR
Economic Times
Manipur Election Watch and Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) have analysed the self-sworn affidavits of all 167 candidates from 17 political parties, including 6 national parties, 5 state parties, 6 unrecognised parties and 14 independent …

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Rijiju repeats Modi; blames Congress for all ills of Manipur – Oneindia


Oneindia

Rijiju repeats Modi; blames Congress for all ills of Manipur
Oneindia
After Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed an election rally in Imphal, Manipur, on Saturday, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju held a poll meeting in Chandel on Monday. Rijiju, like his ‘boss’ PM Modi, blamed the ruling Congress for all the ills plaguing …
Manipur Assembly elections 2017: Militants organisations rampant in state because of Congress, says Kiren RijijuIndia.com
70 years of Congress rule responsible for Manipur’s destruction: RijijuBusiness Standard
All problems in Manipur, north-east region are created by Congress: Kiren RijijuBihar Prabha

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Oneindia

Rijiju repeats Modi; blames Congress for all ills of Manipur
Oneindia
After Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed an election rally in Imphal, Manipur, on Saturday, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju held a poll meeting in Chandel on Monday. Rijiju, like his 'boss' PM Modi, blamed the ruling Congress for all the ills plaguing …
Manipur Assembly elections 2017: Militants organisations rampant in state because of Congress, says Kiren RijijuIndia.com
70 years of Congress rule responsible for Manipur's destruction: RijijuBusiness Standard
All problems in Manipur, north-east region are created by Congress: Kiren RijijuBihar Prabha

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Irom Sharmila refuses to accept security escort provided by state authorities

The ECI had asked the state authorities to provide escort to Sharmila who is contesting the upcoming 11th Manipur state assembly elections from Thoubal. Irom Sharmila Chanu today refused to accept the ‘security escort’ provided to her by the state authorities under the direction of the Election Commission of India. Sharmila told PTI that she […]

The ECI had asked the state authorities to provide escort to Sharmila who is contesting the upcoming 11th Manipur state assembly elections from Thoubal. Irom Sharmila Chanu today refused to accept the ‘security escort’ provided to her by the state authorities under the direction of the Election Commission of India. Sharmila told PTI that she […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/02/irom-sharmila-refuses-to-accept-security-escort-provided-by-state-authorities/

Manipur elections 2017: AFSPA is no cure for militancy, it aggravated the disease, says PRJA – The Indian Express


The Indian Express

Manipur elections 2017: AFSPA is no cure for militancy, it aggravated the disease, says PRJA
The Indian Express
The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act — the AFSPA — is not the medicine for militancy and it is there to “extract resources” from Manipur, Irom Sharmila’s. To drive home the point, the Peoples’ Resurgence and Justice Alliance (PRJA) said that there …

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The Indian Express

Manipur elections 2017: AFSPA is no cure for militancy, it aggravated the disease, says PRJA
The Indian Express
The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act — the AFSPA — is not the medicine for militancy and it is there to “extract resources” from Manipur, Irom Sharmila's. To drive home the point, the Peoples' Resurgence and Justice Alliance (PRJA) said that there …

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Blasts Outside Journalists’ House In Manipur, No Casualty Reported – Times Now

Blasts Outside Journalists’ House In Manipur, No Casualty Reported
Times Now
A powerful explosion took place on Monday outside the house of two editors after militants allegedly planted a bomb here, police said. There were no reports of any casualty, however, a car was damaged due to the explosion, which happened at 8 pm today, …

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Blasts Outside Journalists' House In Manipur, No Casualty Reported
Times Now
A powerful explosion took place on Monday outside the house of two editors after militants allegedly planted a bomb here, police said. There were no reports of any casualty, however, a car was damaged due to the explosion, which happened at 8 pm today, …

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You need to give up ‘Giving up’

Birkarnelzelzit Thiyam Are you afraid to raise your hand in the class to ask the teacher for your doubts just because your friends sitting at the back of you will call you, “Over smart kid?” Are you scared to raise questions thinking the question might be stupid and all will laugh at you? Are you […]

Birkarnelzelzit Thiyam Are you afraid to raise your hand in the class to ask the teacher for your doubts just because your friends sitting at the back of you will call you, “Over smart kid?” Are you scared to raise questions thinking the question might be stupid and all will laugh at you? Are you […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/02/you-need-to-give-up-giving-up/

PM’s assurance fails to convince AMSU

IMPHAL, Feb 26 : The All Manipur Students’ Union (AMSU) has stated that PM Modi’s statement on the Framework Agreement was unsatisfactory. Speaking to media persons at its office located at DM College campus today, AMSU secretary general Manjit Sarangthem said that Prime Minister Modi’s statement on the Framework Agreement during his visit to the […]

IMPHAL, Feb 26 : The All Manipur Students’ Union (AMSU) has stated that PM Modi’s statement on the Framework Agreement was unsatisfactory. Speaking to media persons at its office located at DM College campus today, AMSU secretary general Manjit Sarangthem said that Prime Minister Modi’s statement on the Framework Agreement during his visit to the […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/02/pms-assurance-fails-to-convince-amsu/

Citizens are only temporary land owners: Ibobi

IMPHAL, Feb 26: Referring to the demand of NSCN-IM for their ancestral land, Chief Minister Okram Ibobi has stated that god is the first owner of lands while respective Governments are the second owners. Individuals or pattadars who are taking care of pieces of lands are temporary owners. There will be no land left if […]

IMPHAL, Feb 26: Referring to the demand of NSCN-IM for their ancestral land, Chief Minister Okram Ibobi has stated that god is the first owner of lands while respective Governments are the second owners. Individuals or pattadars who are taking care of pieces of lands are temporary owners. There will be no land left if […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/02/citizens-are-only-temporary-land-owners-ibobi/

Tear gas shell hits infant

A 7-month old baby girl sustained serious injury after being hit by a tear gas shell on her head this morning at Khundrakpam Makha Leikai. The baby girl was hit by a tear gas shell when police who came to arrest one Maibam Khogen from his residence tried to disperse infuriated locals by firing several […]

A 7-month old baby girl sustained serious injury after being hit by a tear gas shell on her head this morning at Khundrakpam Makha Leikai. The baby girl was hit by a tear gas shell when police who came to arrest one Maibam Khogen from his residence tried to disperse infuriated locals by firing several […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/02/tear-gas-shell-hits-infant/

Territorial integrity and corruption No order of precedence, please

As expected, the framework agreement signed between the Government of India and NSCN-IM on August 3, 2015 has emerged as the principal point of debate and the central issue of the ensuing 11th Manipur Legislative Assembly election. As the crucial election draws nearer and nearer, poll strategies of the two main contenders namely Congress party […]

As expected, the framework agreement signed between the Government of India and NSCN-IM on August 3, 2015 has emerged as the principal point of debate and the central issue of the ensuing 11th Manipur Legislative Assembly election. As the crucial election draws nearer and nearer, poll strategies of the two main contenders namely Congress party […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/02/territorial-integrity-and-corruption-no-order-of-precedence-please/

Secret Naga autonomy talks near resolution

New Delhi, Feb 26 :At secret meetings held every week, RN Ravi, the Indian Government’s official interlocutor on Nagaland, and insurgent leader Thuingaleng Muivah have been hammering out details of a political autonomy deal for Naga communities living inside and outside the state, a top government official familiar with the talks told The Sunday Express. […]

New Delhi, Feb 26 :At secret meetings held every week, RN Ravi, the Indian Government’s official interlocutor on Nagaland, and insurgent leader Thuingaleng Muivah have been hammering out details of a political autonomy deal for Naga communities living inside and outside the state, a top government official familiar with the talks told The Sunday Express. […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/02/secret-naga-autonomy-talks-near-resolution/

Jailed

The individual who was arrested by officials of the Forest Department while clearing and burning a portion of Langol Reserved Forest has been sent to jail Source The Sangai Express

The individual who was arrested by officials of the Forest Department while clearing and burning a portion of Langol Reserved Forest has been sent to jail Source The Sangai Express

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Sticks for ‘feast’

The victims who were allegedly beaten by BJP women supporters of Keinou Thongkha Mamang Leikai under Oinam A C have clarified that they are innocent and that they did not organise any election feast Source The Sangai Express

The victims who were allegedly beaten by BJP women supporters of Keinou Thongkha Mamang Leikai under Oinam A C have clarified that they are innocent and that they did not organise any election feast Source The Sangai Express

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Legal workshop

Manipur State Legal Services Authority in association with High Court of Manipur Legal Services Committee has organised a one day legal workshop for BSF troops yesterday at the auditorium of High Court of Manipur Source The Sangai Express

Manipur State Legal Services Authority in association with High Court of Manipur Legal Services Committee has organised a one day legal workshop for BSF troops yesterday at the auditorium of High Court of Manipur Source The Sangai Express

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UNLF clarifies

The militant outfit United National Liberation Front UNLF has clarified that Takhelmayum Kenedy alias Naoriya of Khurai Chingambam Keikai does not have any kind of connection with the outfit anymore Source The Sangai Express

The militant outfit United National Liberation Front UNLF has clarified that Takhelmayum Kenedy alias Naoriya of Khurai Chingambam Keikai does not have any kind of connection with the outfit anymore Source The Sangai Express

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Strange predicament for turncoats in Manipur polls

They were known to be die hard supporters of their respective parties but just ahead of Manipur elections they switched sides and were now faced with a strange predicament of explaining their stand to the voters Source The Sangai Express PTI

They were known to be die hard supporters of their respective parties but just ahead of Manipur elections they switched sides and were now faced with a strange predicament of explaining their stand to the voters Source The Sangai Express PTI

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Public rally taken out

As polling dates draw closer and election campaigns reach its peak, Church and philanthropic organisations in Churachandpur have launched massive ‘clean election’ drive in the district Source The Sangai Express

As polling dates draw closer and election campaigns reach its peak, Church and philanthropic organisations in Churachandpur have launched massive ‘clean election’ drive in the district Source The Sangai Express

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