The Power of Tapta’s Lyrics and Music

By Usham Rojio

In January 2008, I presented a paper on the work of the popular singer Loukrakpam Jayenta, popularly known as Tapta, in a national seminar “Texts and Textualities: Comparative Perspectives” — organised by Centre for Comparative Liter…

By Usham Rojio

In January 2008, I presented a paper on the work of the popular singer Loukrakpam Jayenta, popularly known as Tapta, in a national seminar “Texts and Textualities: Comparative Perspectives” — organised by Centre for Comparative Literatur……

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Interaction programme on ‘Merger Agreement’ held

IMPHAL | Oct 12

A one-day ‘Interaction programme on Merger Agreement and its consequences on Manipur’ was held today at Hotel Nirmala located at M.G. Avenue, Imphal. It was organised by South East Asia Human Rights Association (SEAHRA) under the th…

IMPHAL | Oct 12

A one-day ‘Interaction programme on Merger Agreement and its consequences on Manipur’ was held today at Hotel Nirmala located at M.G. Avenue, Imphal. It was organised by South East Asia Human Rights Association (SEAHRA) under the theme ……

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Sensitisation prog on women rights held in Tml

TAMENGLONG| Oct 12

A one-day ‘Sensitisation programme on women rights and welfare schemes’ was held here today at SM Hall of Canara Bank, Tamenglong. It was held with the objective of providing mass awareness to the people of the district.

The …

TAMENGLONG| Oct 12

A one-day ‘Sensitisation programme on women rights and welfare schemes’ was held here today at SM Hall of Canara Bank, Tamenglong. It was held with the objective of providing mass awareness to the people of the district.

The prog……

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Indefinite bandh at Moreh stalls normal life

MOREH| Oct 12

The indefinite Imphal-Moreh bandh which was called from the night of October 11 in protest against the bomb blasts which occurred near the office walls of Kuki Students’ Union (KSO)-Moreh continued in full swing today.

Shops and st…

MOREH| Oct 12

The indefinite Imphal-Moreh bandh which was called from the night of October 11 in protest against the bomb blasts which occurred near the office walls of Kuki Students’ Union (KSO)-Moreh continued in full swing today.

Shops and stores……

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Awareness prog on natural disasters begins

THOUBAL| Oct 12

A ‘three-day training cum awareness programme on protection from natural disasters such as landslides and forest fires’ commenced at Mantripantha community hall, Chandel district.

The programme was organised by Civil Defence and …

THOUBAL| Oct 12

A ‘three-day training cum awareness programme on protection from natural disasters such as landslides and forest fires’ commenced at Mantripantha community hall, Chandel district.

The programme was organised by Civil Defence and Fore……

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Thoubal CDO arrests arms dealer

IMPHAL | Oct 12

A combined team Thoubal district police commandos and a column of 6 AR today arrested an arms dealer from Lilong bazaar.

According to official sources, the armed dealer was arrested around 7.30 and identified as one Md Riyajuddin…

IMPHAL | Oct 12

A combined team Thoubal district police commandos and a column of 6 AR today arrested an arms dealer from Lilong bazaar.

According to official sources, the armed dealer was arrested around 7.30 and identified as one Md Riyajuddin @ T……

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Organic farming tour to Sikkim flagged in

IMPHAL| Oct 12

The Organic Farming Tour to Sikkim organised by Sajik Battalion as part of Assam Rifles Civic Action Programme 2019-20 was flagged in by the governor of Manipur, Najma Heptulla on October12, said a release from IGAR (South).

The c…

IMPHAL| Oct 12

The Organic Farming Tour to Sikkim organised by Sajik Battalion as part of Assam Rifles Civic Action Programme 2019-20 was flagged in by the governor of Manipur, Najma Heptulla on October12, said a release from IGAR (South).

The cerem……

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‘There is need for preserving state indigenous rice seeds’

IMPHAL | Oct 12

“Manipur has abundant varieties of seeds especially rice seeds, but almost all farmers face difficulties in maintaining and preserving traditional rice seeds due to different factors,” said vice-chancellor Central Agricultural Unive…

IMPHAL | Oct 12

“Manipur has abundant varieties of seeds especially rice seeds, but almost all farmers face difficulties in maintaining and preserving traditional rice seeds due to different factors,” said vice-chancellor Central Agricultural Universit……

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KSO demands independent inquiry on Moreh blast

IMPHAL | Oct 12

Kuki Students’ Organisation (KSO) urged the government to constitute an independent inquiry committee headed by a retired judge to enquire over the yesterday’s night bomb blast that took place at KSO Moreh office, which is just 50 f…

IMPHAL | Oct 12

Kuki Students’ Organisation (KSO) urged the government to constitute an independent inquiry committee headed by a retired judge to enquire over the yesterday’s night bomb blast that took place at KSO Moreh office, which is just 50 feet ……

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NPO against ‘encroachment’ of ancestral land

IMPHAL |Oct 12

The Naga People’s Organisation (NPO), Senapati, has expressed its strong opposition to the proposed plan to erect memorial stone in the Naga ancestral land to be held as part of Anglo-Kuki war centenary on October 17.

According to…

IMPHAL |Oct 12

The Naga People’s Organisation (NPO), Senapati, has expressed its strong opposition to the proposed plan to erect memorial stone in the Naga ancestral land to be held as part of Anglo-Kuki war centenary on October 17.

According to the……

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KNF observes ‘Martyr day’

KANGPOKPI| Oct 12

Leaders and cadres of the Kuki National Front (KNF) paid tributes to founder Nehkholun Kuki on his 26th death anniversary today. He is regarded as the original vocal propagator of the idea of Kukiland movement.

Home secretary o…

KANGPOKPI| Oct 12

Leaders and cadres of the Kuki National Front (KNF) paid tributes to founder Nehkholun Kuki on his 26th death anniversary today. He is regarded as the original vocal propagator of the idea of Kukiland movement.

Home secretary of th……

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Collective effort needed to build ‘one India’, says MP Bhabananda

UKHRUL| Oct 12

A ‘Reception Programme cum Gandhi Sankalp Yatra’ was organised here today by the BJP Ukhrul enrolment in-charge at DRDA Training Hall, Ukhrul.

The programme was attended by MP and state president- BJP Manipur unit, Ksh. Bhabananda…

UKHRUL| Oct 12

A ‘Reception Programme cum Gandhi Sankalp Yatra’ was organised here today by the BJP Ukhrul enrolment in-charge at DRDA Training Hall, Ukhrul.

The programme was attended by MP and state president- BJP Manipur unit, Ksh. Bhabananda Sin……

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‘Women must involve in decision making and policy formulation’

IMPHAL | Oct 12

In an attempt to highlight and understand the close relationship between women and environment and their roles in environment protection, a one day workshop on ‘Feminist Ecologies – Highlighting Women’s Participation in Environmenta…

IMPHAL | Oct 12

In an attempt to highlight and understand the close relationship between women and environment and their roles in environment protection, a one day workshop on ‘Feminist Ecologies – Highlighting Women’s Participation in Environmental Ac……

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Pedestrian killed in road mishap

THOUBAL| Oct 12

A pedestrian died at around 8:00 am today when he was reportedly hit from behind by a Maruti A-star car (MN04A-9790) which was travelling from Thoubal towards Wangjing side. The mishap happened near the Athokpam Congress office at N…

THOUBAL| Oct 12

A pedestrian died at around 8:00 am today when he was reportedly hit from behind by a Maruti A-star car (MN04A-9790) which was travelling from Thoubal towards Wangjing side. The mishap happened near the Athokpam Congress office at NH-10……

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CM greets on Mera Houchongba

IMPHAL| Oct 12

CM, N. Biren Singh has extended his warm greetings and best wishes to the people of Manipur on the occasion of Mera Houchongba.

The CM, in his message, said, Mera Houchongba is the only age-old common customary and traditional fes…

IMPHAL| Oct 12

CM, N. Biren Singh has extended his warm greetings and best wishes to the people of Manipur on the occasion of Mera Houchongba.

The CM, in his message, said, Mera Houchongba is the only age-old common customary and traditional festiva……

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The Bond, Part 4

By Thiyam Nibgol, Dr. Nalini, Africa

One day, in the late evening hour, a man and woman approached them in their house. Neither Harry nor Debora could recognize them. They wanted to meet Victor. They were adamant that they meet Victor. Harry and De…

By Thiyam Nibgol, Dr. Nalini, Africa

One day, in the late evening hour, a man and woman approached them in their house. Neither Harry nor Debora could recognize them. They wanted to meet Victor. They were adamant that they meet Victor. Harry and Debora……

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RN Ravi to meet Naga representatives on Oct 18

IMPHAL I Oct 12

The Government of India representative and interlocutor for the Naga peace talks, RN Ravi, who is also the Governor of Nagaland will hold a consultative meeting with the “primary stakeholders, Church leaders and civil societies” at …

IMPHAL I Oct 12

The Government of India representative and interlocutor for the Naga peace talks, RN Ravi, who is also the Governor of Nagaland will hold a consultative meeting with the “primary stakeholders, Church leaders and civil societies” at 2.30……

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UCM reaffirms stand against any division on ethnic lines

IMPHAL | Oct 12

“Every community in the State should be consulted by the state government before placing any political aspiration and demand to the Centre. We are all prepared to resist if the NSCN (IM) peace talks outcome compromises state’s terri…

IMPHAL | Oct 12

“Every community in the State should be consulted by the state government before placing any political aspiration and demand to the Centre. We are all prepared to resist if the NSCN (IM) peace talks outcome compromises state’s territori……

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Flat tyre halts Air Asia passengers for 24 hrs at Imphal airport

IMPHAL | Oct 12

More than 150 passengers were left stranded for nearly 24 hours at Bir Tikendrajit International Airport (BTIA) after one of the rear tyres of a Delhi bound Air Asia flight deflated before taking off yesterday.

When IFP went to e…

IMPHAL | Oct 12

More than 150 passengers were left stranded for nearly 24 hours at Bir Tikendrajit International Airport (BTIA) after one of the rear tyres of a Delhi bound Air Asia flight deflated before taking off yesterday.

When IFP went to enqui……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/62064/flat-tyre-halts-air-asia-passengers-for-24-hrs-at-imphal-airport