Month: January 2018

Was part of many fake encounters, ordered to kill by superiors: Herojit to SC

NEW DELHI, Jan 8: Manipur’s once-dreaded encounter specialist, Head Constable Thounaojam Herojit Singh has now moved the Supreme Court with a sensational disclosure that he was “witness to a large number of fake encounters in Manipur between 2003 and 2009”.

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NEW DELHI, Jan 8: Manipur’s once-dreaded encounter specialist, Head Constable Thounaojam Herojit Singh has now moved the Supreme Court with a sensational disclosure that he was “witness to a large number of fake encounters in Manipur between 2003 and 2009”.

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A Chitreshwar chosen for Manipur State Award for Literature – E-Pao.net

A Chitreshwar chosen for Manipur State Award for LiteratureE-Pao.netImphal, January 08 2018: Aribam Chitreshwar Sharma has been chosen for conferring the prestigious Manipur State Award for Literature 2017-18, the highest official recognition for Manip…

A Chitreshwar chosen for Manipur State Award for Literature
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Imphal, January 08 2018: Aribam Chitreshwar Sharma has been chosen for conferring the prestigious Manipur State Award for Literature 2017-18, the highest official recognition for Manipuri literature. Informing this in a press release, Directorate of …

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Talks over NSU site positive KSO moves from ‘suspension’ to ‘call off’ stir stand

KANGPOKPI, Jan 8 : Talks over the National Sports University issue between the State Government and KSO Sadar Hills today bore fruit prompting the student body to call off its relaxed 36 hours total shutdown in the interest of resolving the issue harmoniously.

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KANGPOKPI, Jan 8 : Talks over the National Sports University issue between the State Government and KSO Sadar Hills today bore fruit prompting the student body to call off its relaxed 36 hours total shutdown in the interest of resolving the issue harmoniously.

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Waste to wealth in Manipur Hunt on for bio-energy in Loktak lake’s invasive plants

IMPHAL, Jan 8 :Scientists in Manipur — which dominates the media discourse on insurgency — are on an aggressive hunt for bioenergy sourced from alien plant invaders of the iconic Loktak lake, aiming to showcase the “Jewel of India” as a top bio-entrepreneurship destination.

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IMPHAL, Jan 8 :Scientists in Manipur — which dominates the media discourse on insurgency — are on an aggressive hunt for bioenergy sourced from alien plant invaders of the iconic Loktak lake, aiming to showcase the “Jewel of India” as a top bio-entrepreneurship destination.

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State’s NRC depends on Govt’s pol will

IMPHAL, Jan 8 : Compilation of National Register of Citizens (NRC) for the State of Manipur as done in Assam to identify foreigners depends on the State Government’s political will, say experts who have been studying the State’s demographic profile.

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IMPHAL, Jan 8 : Compilation of National Register of Citizens (NRC) for the State of Manipur as done in Assam to identify foreigners depends on the State Government’s political will, say experts who have been studying the State’s demographic profile.

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State Govt targets 1.5 lakh jobs

IMPHAL, Jan 8: The biggest or most challenging mission of the BJP-led coalition Government is its declaration of providing a job to each household of the State by 2022, and going by the same declaration, the Government has set a target of creating 1.5 …

IMPHAL, Jan 8: The biggest or most challenging mission of the BJP-led coalition Government is its declaration of providing a job to each household of the State by 2022, and going by the same declaration, the Government has set a target of creating 1.5 lakh jobs during the current financial year 2017-18.

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Include interests of Nagas of Manipur in final pact : NPF MSU

SENAPATI, Jan 8 : The Naga People’s Front, Manipur State Unit (NPF-MSU) in its meeting today resolved to submit a memorandum to the Prime Minister of India “to express the desire of the Naga people in the State of Manipur and to incorporate the interest of the Nagas in Manipur in the final solution”.

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SENAPATI, Jan 8 : The Naga People’s Front, Manipur State Unit (NPF-MSU) in its meeting today resolved to submit a memorandum to the Prime Minister of India “to express the desire of the Naga people in the State of Manipur and to incorporate the interest of the Nagas in Manipur in the final solution”.

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CM meets officials of VACD

Imphal, Jan 8 (DIPR):Chief Minister N Biren Singh met the officials of the newly constituted Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Department at Chief Minister’s Secretariat today.

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Imphal, Jan 8 (DIPR):Chief Minister N Biren Singh met the officials of the newly constituted Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Department at Chief Minister’s Secretariat today.

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SC raps CBI, SIT

IMPHAL, Jan 8 : The Supreme Court on Monday said that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Special Investigative Team (SIT) did not peruse Manipur fake encounters case seriously.
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IMPHAL, Jan 8 : The Supreme Court on Monday said that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Special Investigative Team (SIT) did not peruse Manipur fake encounters case seriously.

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Budget meeting

IMPHAL, Jan 8: In view of the next State Assembly session which will commence from February 2 and a full budget would be tabled, the Chief Minister today convened a meeting and discussed preparation of budget proposals for different departments.
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IMPHAL, Jan 8: In view of the next State Assembly session which will commence from February 2 and a full budget would be tabled, the Chief Minister today convened a meeting and discussed preparation of budget proposals for different departments.

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NGOs urge PM for pact before polls

DIMAPUR, Jan 8 : Several Naga organizations including the Naga Hoho have urged the Prime Minister of India to settle the Indo-Naga political issue before the Assembly elections to the State of Nagaland or postpone the Assembly elections, reports NNN.
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DIMAPUR, Jan 8 : Several Naga organizations including the Naga Hoho have urged the Prime Minister of India to settle the Indo-Naga political issue before the Assembly elections to the State of Nagaland or postpone the Assembly elections, reports NNN.

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J Songtun 11th Ward Wise Tournament ends in style

KANGPOKPI, Jan 8 : The 11th Ward Wise Tournament of Jamsat Songtun village in Kangpokpi District concluded in style with an engrossing friendly match between J Songtun veteran and GUDUP,…

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KANGPOKPI, Jan 8 : The 11th Ward Wise Tournament of Jamsat Songtun village in Kangpokpi District concluded in style with an engrossing friendly match between J Songtun veteran and GUDUP,…

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Bandh suspended

Thoubal: Hangamthabi Youth Club (HYC) and Lilong Haoreibi College Student Union, organised a meeting at Lilong Haoreibi College community hall to discuss the developing issue between the associations and the Principal of Lilong Haoreibi College.
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Thoubal: Hangamthabi Youth Club (HYC) and Lilong Haoreibi College Student Union, organised a meeting at Lilong Haoreibi College community hall to discuss the developing issue between the associations and the Principal of Lilong Haoreibi College.

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Foundation day

Thoubal: The 5th Foundation Day of Bishow Chanambam Music Guiding Centre was observed yesterday at Lamding Elangbam Leikai in Thoubal district.
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Thoubal: The 5th Foundation Day of Bishow Chanambam Music Guiding Centre was observed yesterday at Lamding Elangbam Leikai in Thoubal district.

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Prizes distributed

Thoubal: Children’s Creative Contemplative Educational Institution (C3EI), Thoubal conducted an award ceremony for the winners of its 6th Talent Hunt Examination 2017 , held on October 19 and 20 last year.
The examination was conducted for two subjects- Science and Mathematics. A total of 1150 students competed in the examination held at two centres- Manipur College, Singjamei and Vision Creative School of Science, Thoubal.
450 students (class IV to X) competed in the science subject while 700 students (class I to X) competed in Mathematics.
KM Blooming Higher Secondary School, Khangabok was adjusted the best school.
Former Vice President of the BJP Manipur Pradesh, Thokchom Jadumani, controller of the Talent Hunt Examination 2017, Dr Akoijam Priyokumar Singh and social worker Leitanthem Basanta attended the award ceremony as dignitaries.

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Thoubal: Children’s Creative Contemplative Educational Institution (C3EI), Thoubal conducted an award ceremony for the winners of its 6th Talent Hunt Examination 2017 , held on October 19 and 20 last year.
The examination was conducted for two subjects- Science and Mathematics. A total of 1150 students competed in the examination held at two centres- Manipur College, Singjamei and Vision Creative School of Science, Thoubal.
450 students (class IV to X) competed in the science subject while 700 students (class I to X) competed in Mathematics.
KM Blooming Higher Secondary School, Khangabok was adjusted the best school.
Former Vice President of the BJP Manipur Pradesh, Thokchom Jadumani, controller of the Talent Hunt Examination 2017, Dr Akoijam Priyokumar Singh and social worker Leitanthem Basanta attended the award ceremony as dignitaries.

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Winter presents given

Thoubal: Cradle For Disabled Union (CRAFDU) Yairipok Tulihal, Imphal East, under the aegis of Minorities Development Forum Manipur organised a gathering to present winter gifts to differently abled persons and the underprivileged people, today.
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Thoubal: Cradle For Disabled Union (CRAFDU) Yairipok Tulihal, Imphal East, under the aegis of Minorities Development Forum Manipur organised a gathering to present winter gifts to differently abled persons and the underprivileged people, today.

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KET scholarship distributed

KAKCHING, Jan 8 : The KET (Kakching Educational Trust) Scholarship 2018 was distributed today at Representative of Lois (Rol), Kakching Chumnang Leikai. The 11th scholarship award distribution ceremony was organised…

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KAKCHING, Jan 8 : The KET (Kakching Educational Trust) Scholarship 2018 was distributed today at Representative of Lois (Rol), Kakching Chumnang Leikai. The 11th scholarship award distribution ceremony was organised…

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Rhizome festival to promote endangered indigenous plants

THOUBAL, Jan 8 : The first of its kind, Rhizome festival, which aims to protect and promote indigenous and endangered food as well as medicinal plants of the State, will be organised at Ningtam Ingkhol, Tekcham Maning Ching, Thoubal district from Janua…

THOUBAL, Jan 8 : The first of its kind, Rhizome festival, which aims to protect and promote indigenous and endangered food as well as medicinal plants of the State, will be organised at Ningtam Ingkhol, Tekcham Maning Ching, Thoubal district from January 17 to 19.

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Th Shyamkumar inspects tree maintenance at Ukhrul

UKHRUL, Jan 8 (DIPR) : Forest and Environment Minister Thounaojam Shyamkumar inspected the trees planted under the Catchment Area Treatment (CAT) plan in Phadang, Ukhrul district yesterday. The tree plantation and nurturing was carried out by Forest of…

UKHRUL, Jan 8 (DIPR) : Forest and Environment Minister Thounaojam Shyamkumar inspected the trees planted under the Catchment Area Treatment (CAT) plan in Phadang, Ukhrul district yesterday. The tree plantation and nurturing was carried out by Forest officials of Kasom Khullen Range, Eastern Forest Division, Ukhrul. The trees were planted at an area of 130 hectares of land under the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA) Scheme 2016-2017.
Minister Th Shyamkumar lauded the forest officials for nurturing the trees carefully.
He said that sincere and collective efforts of the department and the locals are required to take up any developmental work in the State and further added that more development works will be taken up in the near future.
He urged the Forest officials to be vigilant so that the plantation is not destroyed by fire, grazing of animals or storm etc.

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Workshop concludes

IMPHAL, Jan 7:A 15-day workshop cum production on Manoharshai has concluded yesterday at Hidangmayum Mandav, Nambol Khajiri Mamang Leikai, Imphal West.
The 15 days programme which kick-started on December 4, 2017 aimed at reviving and promoting the uni…

IMPHAL, Jan 7:A 15-day workshop cum production on Manoharshai has concluded yesterday at Hidangmayum Mandav, Nambol Khajiri Mamang Leikai, Imphal West.
The 15 days programme which kick-started on December 4, 2017 aimed at reviving and promoting the unique style of Nat Sankritan- Manoharshai was organised by Slam Panchashini Devi under the Cultural Function and Production Grant Scheme of Ministry of Culture, Government of India.
MLA as well as chairman of Tourism Corporation of Manipur Ltd Dr Sapam Ranjan Singh, Retd Director Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance Academy, Imphal, Padmashree Shougaijam Thanil Singh, Social worker, Salam Budhi Singh and former president Ranganiketan Ajit Dash attended the event as dignitaries.

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